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1 C. DRAFT Approval Resolution Report Author and Contact Information: B. Project Design Plans (310) A. Detailed Design Description and Materials (Applicant Prepared) Fernando Soils, Associate Planner Attachment(s): permit application is filed (plan check). The applicant has been advised that changes during plan check may require revisions and subsequent approval from the Architectural Commission or staff, as appropriate. separate and apart from this application. Formal compliance review will occur when a building code. Applicants are encouraged and have the option of requesting a comprehensive review Applications for architectural review ate preliminarily evaluated for compliance with the zoning ZONING CODE COMPLIANCE the hearing. information on the design thesis and supplemental materials for review by the Commissioners at URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS from mid-july through November of this year. The applicant will provide additional background International retailer s new Winter Collection and will remain on the upper portion of the façade The project consists of the installation of a bold temporary, partially translucent collage graphic reminiscent of artwork from the 1960 s. The composite art mural is in celebration of this similar environmental graphic. Commission may approve a sign accommodation to authorize the installation of a mural or Pursuant to of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC), the Architectural seasonal artistic vinyl decal. The proposed vinyl graphic will be applied to the facade for proposed to be installed on the on upper portion of the glass facade. The graphic consists of on the street-facing elevation of the existing Christian Dior retail building. The mural is The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a sign accommodation to allow a mural REPORT SUMMARY approximately five months as a seasonal display. applicant with an approval. Recommendation: Conduct public hearing to discuss the project details and provide the Project Agent: Jennifer Forbes, Christian Dior Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for mural on the façade of a building. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in Request for approval of a Sign Accommodation to allow a temporary the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Dior (PLI ) this project. Subject: 309 NORTH RODEO DRIVE Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 BEVRLYRLY Architectural Commission Report 455 N. Rexford Drive Beverly hills, CA TEL. (310) FAX, (310) City of Beverly Hills Planning Division

2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Newspaper Notice n/a n/a n/a n/a Agenda Posting 72 Hours 7 Days 6/17/2018 6/13/2018 Website 72 Hours 7 Days 6/17/2018 6/13/2018 Type of Notice Required Period Actual Period Notice Date Date Required Actual Notice Public outreach and notification was not required for this project. PUBLIC OUTREACH AND NOTIFICATION Resources Code 2100O façade of the building, front yard landscaping or minor low-scaled accessory structures, such as fences or walls. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the subject activity The subject project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA V June20, North Rodeo (Dior) 21178), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines in that the project includes the review of building design, colors and materials to the (temporary wall graphic) could result in a significant effect on the environment. The project has also been reviewed and found not be a historic resource. Public Mailed Notice n/a n/a n/a n/a Property Posting n/a n/a n/a n/a Architectural Commission Report

3 I Architectural Commission Report 309 North Rodeo (Dior) June 20, 2018 Attachment A Detailed Design Description and Materials (applicant prepared)

4 Architectural City of Beverly Hills Page 3 of 12 A Indicate Requested Application Review Application SECTION 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION I ZONING INFORMATION Staff Review Three (3) sets of plans required (all plan sets must be 11 x 17 in size). Architectural Commission Review Eight (8) sets of plans required (all plan sets must be 11 x 17 in size). Public Notice materials required for Sign Accommodations (see Section 5 for public notice requirements). B C Identify the scope of work (check all that apply): E New construction Remodel: mt. & Ext, no floor area added Façade Remodel ONLY Remodel: nt. & Ext. floor area added Sign(s) Business Identification Awning(s): E New Recovery Number of signs proposed: D Building Identification Sign(s) D Open Air Dining: #Tables # Chairs E Number of signs proposed: Sign Accommodation (explain reason for the accommodation request below): Other: Facade Temporary Vinyl Graphic Mural Describe the scope of work proposed including materials and finishes: I Number of signs proposed: fj Upper facade of the building ( above Store display window and entrance) to be covered with printed graphic m ural from evening of to early November. Material Is AVERY DENNISON MPI 2150 Translucent Flim Art work file is presented in the application attachments. D E F Identify the Project Zoning (City Zoning Map: R-4 R-4X R-4 R-4-P R-4X2 R-3 RMCP C-3 C-3A C-3B C-5 C-3T-1 C-3T-2 C-3T-5 C-5 Other: Lot is currently developed with (check all that apply): General Office Building Multi-family Building Other (specify below): Retail Building Vacant Medical Office Building Restaurant Has the existing structure been designed by a notable architect or is it identified on any historic resource inventory, including the City of Beverly Historic Resources Survey (Verify with the Planning Division if the property is listed on the City s survey)? Yes No If yes, please list Architect s name: Peter Matino

5 - Avery - - City of Beverly Hills Architectural Review Application Page 4 of 12 SECTION 3 PROJECT DETAILS AND MATERIALS A Indicate in the chart below all (continues applicable signage details: on next page) Type of Sign Quantity Dimensions Square Ft Maximum Area Permitted by Code B List specific materials and finishes for all of (List, the not applicable, for features that do not the architectural features proposed apply.): in the project FACADE (List all material for all portions visible from the street) Texture/Finish: Color/Transparency: Vinyl Matte Den nison MPI Partial_Translucency 2150 printed full color WINDOWS/DOORS (Include frame, trim, glass, metal, etc.) ROOF COLUMNS BALCONIES & RAILINGS OUTDOOR DINING ELEMENTS (List all material for all outdoor dining elements.)

6 City of Beverly Hills Architectural Review Application Page 5 of 12 SECTION 3 PROJECT DETAILS AND MATERIALS AWNINGS, CANOPIES (continued from previous page) DOWNSPOUTS / GUTTERS BUSINESS ID SIGN(S) BUILDING ID SIGN(S) EXTERIOR LIGHTING PAVED SURFACES FREESTANDING WALLS AND FENCES OTHER DESIGN ELEMENTS C Describe the proposed landscape theme, complements the proposed style of if architecture: applicable. Explain how the proposed landscaping

7 spaciousness, balance,_taste, fitness, broad vistas and high quality. design and, in general, contributes to the image of Beverly Hills as a place of beauty, 1. Describe how the proposed building or structure is in conformity with good taste and good Review Commission: A Clearly identify how your project adheres to each of the required findings of the Architectural SECTION 4 DESIGN ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS (for Commission level applications only) e. ncept for approval based on design, color and the harmony within the fashion luxury retail area of Rodeo Driv Complying with municipal code, we are coming to the Architecture Commission with our temporary mural co structures are involved. code and other applicable laws insofar as the location and appearance of the buildings and 5. Describe how the proposed development is in conformity with the standards of the municipal precise plans adopted pursuant to the general plan. developments on land in the general area, with the general plan for Beverly Hills, and with any 4. Describe how the proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed depreciate in appearance and value. Describe how the proposed building or structure is not, in its exterior design and appearance, of inferior quality such as to cause the nature of the local environment to materially 3. may tend to make the environment less desirable. reasonably protected against external and internal noise, vibrations, and other factors which 2. Describe how the proposed building or structure indicates the manner in which the structure is inter 2018 Dior Fashion show. pre-launch of our Winter collection in a few select Global doors. Keeping in mind the luxury shopping experien - ce that Rodeo Drive creates for its patrons The proposed project is a seasonal addition to our established Rodeo Drive boutique. It anounces the exciting Page 6 of 12 City of Beverly Hills Architectural it will anounce exclusivity and evoke the spirit of the acclaimed W Review Application

8 çi Architectural Commission Report 309 North Rodeo (Dior) June20, 2018 Attachment B Project Design Plans

9 ] Location: Christian Dior Boutique 309 North Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, CA Installation: Evening of 07/12/18 Removal: Beginning of November (exact date IBC)

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12 I Architectural Commission Report 309 North Rodeo (Dior) June20, 2018 Attachment C DRAFT Approval Resolution

13 RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PERMIT TO ALLOW A in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA MURAL ON THE FACADE OF A BUILDING FOR THE DRIVE (PL DIOR). Public Page 1 of 6 AC XX-18 Resource Code Sections 21000, et Section 4. The subject project has been reviewed pursuant to the provisions set forth project. resolution documents the official action of the Architectural Commission with respect to the Section 3. Consistent with Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section , this districts, subject to findings set forth in Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section deny design-related aspects of projects located in the city s commercial and multi-family authorizes the Architectural Commission the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or Section 2. Beverly Hills Municipal Code Article 30, Chapter 3 of Title 10, building for the property located at 309 North Rodeo Drive. applied for architectural approval of a sign accommodation to allow a mural on the façade of a Sanborn Properties LTD, and the tenant, Christian Dior (Collectively the Applicant ), has Section 1. Jennifer Fotbes, Dior agent/architect, on behalf of the property owner, determines as follows: The Architectural Commission of the City of Beverly Hills hereby finds, resolves and PROPERTY LOCATED AT 309 NORTH RODEO SiGN ACCOMMODATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESOLUTION NO. AC XX- 18

14 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code $), seq.), and the city s local CEQA Guidelines. The subject project is exempt from the California pursuant to Section (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines in that the project includes the review of Page2of6 ACXX-18 structure is reasonably protected against external and internal noise, vibrations, and other factors B. The plan for the proposed building or strttcture indicates the manner in which the design principles to reinforce the city s urban form and promote the image of Beverly Hills. incorporates an appropriate balance of color, high quality materials and appropriate architectural spaciousness, balance, taste, fitness, broad vistas, and high quality. Specifically, the project and good design and, in general, contributes to the image of Beverly Hills as a place of beauty, A. The plan for the proposed building or structure is in conformity with good taste findings: report(s), oral and written testimony, the Architectural Commission hereby makes the following Section 6. Based upon the evidence presented at the hearings, including the staff application. June 20, 201$ at which time oral and documentary evidence was received concerning the Section 5. The Architectural Commission conducted a duty noticed public hearing on environment. there is no possibility that the subject activity could result in a significant effect on the minor low-scaled accessory structures, such as fences or walls. It can be seen with certainty that building design, colors and materials to the façade of the building, front yard landscaping or seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections et

15 constructed using contemporary building materials and practices, and, as conditioned, compliant with all applicable building codes, including standards that protect against unwanted noise and vibrations. Page3of6 ACXX48 those exterior elements of the building which the Planning Commission found contributed to the F. The proposed development is designed in a manner that protects and preserves regulations. involved. As conditioned, the project will be designed in compliance with all applicable other applicable laws insofar as the location and appearance of the buildings and structures are E. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this code and appropriate to other improvements in the general vicinity. manner that complies with local ordinances. The overall design is consistent with and the applicable goals and policies set forth in the general plan, and, as conditioned, designed in a with any precise plans adopted pursuant to the general plan. The proposed project complies with proposed developments on land in the general area, with the general plan for Beverly Kills, and D. As conditioned, the proposed building or structttre is in harmony with the surrounding improvements and is well matched to the selected materials. quality and durability. Moreover, the project design is appropriate to the building and materials proposed for the project, which incorporates contemporary building material of known appearance and value. Specifically, the commission has reviewed the design and construction inferior quality such as to cause the nature of the local environment to materially depreciate in C. Proposed building or structure is not, in its exterior design and appearance, of which may tend to make the environment less desirable. The proposed project is proposed to be

16 under section Therefore, this finding is not applicable to the subject project. by the Planning Commission to be a project that qualifies as a character contributing building of this title. The proposed project does not include a request and has not been determined Page4of6 ACXX-18 Director of Community Devetopment, or designee, shall be submitted to the staff liaison to 4. Compliance with Special Conditions. Any special conditions that require approval by the applicable conditions imposed by any discretionary review approval. shall demonstrate complianèe with all applicable provisions of the city s municipal code and 3. Compliance with Municipal Code. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant codes, which may require review and approval from other city commissions or officials. only. No approval is implied or granted with regard to applicable city zoning or technical 2. Architectural Approval. Project approval is for the design-related aspects of the project building permit plan check process. project planner, both in hard copy format and in electronic format, prior to submitting for the a revised plan set that has fully incorporated all such conditions shall be submitted to the 1. Revised Plan Submittal. For all projects that are approved with project-specific conditions, Standard Conditions No Project-Specific Conditions request defined in this resolution subject to the following conditions: Section 7. Based on the foregoing, the Architectural Commission hereby grants the determination of the project as a character contributing building in accordance with section 10-

17 5. Project Rendering. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall incorporate review application, whichever is greater. Page5of6 ACXX-1$ Development Department. certification to be entered in the administrative record maintained by the Community passage, approval, and adoption of this resolution, and shall cause this resolution and its Section 8. The Secretary of the Architectural Commission shall certify to the from the date of approval, unless extended pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 8. Validity of Permits. The rights granted by this approval shall remain valid for three (3) years Architectural Commission. charges. A substantial modification to the approved project requires approval from the with the commission s action. This determination shall be subject to applicable fees and or designee, shall determine if changes to the approved project are in substantial compliance 7. Substantial Compliance with Approved Plans. The Director of Community Development, cover sheet(s) of the bitilding permit set of plans. 6. Approval Resolution. A copy of the signed resolution of approval shall be scanned onto the evaluate project compliance during construction. Community Development, or designee, and shall include sufficient design information to quality and detail of the rendering shall be subject to approval from the Director of into the building permit set of plans, an updated color rendering of all building facades. The the commission within fourteen (14) days of approval or prior to submittal of the plan check

18 appropriate fees with the City of Beverly Kills City Clerk. Council within fourteen (14) days of the final action by filling a written appeal and paying Page6of6 ACXX-18 Mark Odell, Urban Designer Michelle Kaye, Chair Community Development Department Architectural Commission Approved as to Form and Content: Adopted: June 20, 201 $ Section 9. Decisions of the Architectural Commission may be appealed to the City