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Home My WebLink AboutPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 11/09/22PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 9, 2022 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California (Meeting held via Zoom) CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Roberts called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Aylaian, Ervin, Hirschbein, Excused Absence: Chair Weremiuk Staff Present: Planning Director Hadwin Associate Planner Mlaker REPORT OF POSTING OF AGEN The agenda was available for public ac side of Council Chamber) by-9:00 pm or City's website as required by -established ACCEPTANCE OF'THE AGEN Vice Chair Roberts rioted his recur absence a,temporary chairperson will Vice Chair Roberts di: not inkattendance at th Roberts Associate Planner Kikuchi, :rior bulletin board (west 2022, and posted on the res. ,'2A; and said given Chair Weremiuk's appointed for this project. on the minutes of October 26, 2022; as he was Commissio`nelrHirschbein disclosed his recusal on the minutes of October 26, 2022, as he was not in atten aannce at this meeting. Miller, seconded by.A'y�l�t aian'accept the agenda, as presented. AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS ABSENT: WEREMIUK 1till 91 3Ke) kV 1 i41:4 II &I Vice Chair Roberts opened public comments; and with no speakers coming forward, public comments was closed. Planning Commission Minutes November 9, 2022 City of Palm Springs CONSENT CALENDAR: 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 26, 2022 Moruzzi, seconded by Miller to approve Item 1A, as part of the Consent Calendar. AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, MILLER, MORUZZI ABSENT: WEREMIUK ABSTAIN: HIRSCHBEIN, ROBERTS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Vice Chair Roberts disclosed a business -related conflict of interest and would not be participating in the discussion or vote. Planning Director Hadwin proposed Comn for this project. The Commission voiced Aylaian as chairperson for this project. 2A. ANTHONY HAZELL PERMIT (CUP) APP COCKTAIL LOUNGE NORTH PALM CAN) CUP). (NK)'_,'-�, Associate Planner Kikuchi presented the Acting Chair Aylaian ANTHONY HAZEI for questions from There beinq no further sioner Aylaian temporarily chair the meeting ipport to temporarily appoint\�ommissioner IDEX, LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE IeTO OPERATE A 1,476-SQUARE-FOOT ACCESSORY MICRO DISTILLERY AT 700 E,'291N'E-G1 SECTION 10 (CASE 5.1563 project as outlined in the staff report. on the distillery process and was available hearing was closed. Mr. Hazel[ said'it was not cbvbred in the justification letter and presentation but they we're hoping to review the, use of utdoor space and be able to provide additional seating in the back of the building. Planning Director Hadwin concurred with Attorney Priest in that staff has not had the opportunity to analyze additional seating or use of the outdoor. Director Hadwin explained there are two options for consideration: 1.) a continuance; or 2.) amend the Conditional Use Permit in the future. Mr. Hazel[ responded that he prefers to do a continuance so he can submit the additional items for review by staff and the Commission. 2 Planning Commission Minutes November 9, 2022 City of Palm Springs Hirschbein, seconded by Miller to continue to date certain of December 14, 2022. AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI ABSENT: WEREMIUK ABSTAIN: ROBERTS Vice Chair Roberts re -joined the meeting at 5:59 p.m. ��i1��I�IIs�:1�7-1�1;91�I�'�'i■�C.7iL' 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4A. DAP HEALTH FOR A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN�RELATED TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FORJHE ADDITION OF 19,257- SQUARE FEET OF MEDICAL tOFFICE/SPACE LOCATED AT 1695 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PIR2, SECTION 11 (CASE NOS. 5.0934 PDD 281). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented a" kVerview of theproposed project as outlined in the staff report. MARIA SONG, project act, introduced /thedeve;l�opment team and addressed questions from the Commission pertaining to,the median improvements on Vista Chino Road and Sunrise�Way' Ms. Song provided PowerPoint presentation and described the design changes and�was available for questions from the Commission. SHERI SAENZ; Chief P `ple/and Places; Officer, DAP, spoke about the importance of expanding ttheirservices and providing more housing for the community. �l �� Commissioner Hirschbein\ thinks��he architecture is outstanding and would be voting in favor of�the,,project. He %does not think the housing barrier will prevent pedestrians from crossing on Sunrise Way. He requested this strong argument be made and include a safe crossing to the City Council when this project goes for their review. He does not think it's wise to let the trafffic,engineer's define how the City is designed. Commissioner Moruzz concurred with Commissioner Hirschbein and said that part of the plan is disappointing, but the rest of the project is great. Commissioner Miller agreed with Commissioners Hirschbein and Moruzzi about pedestrians crossing on Sunrise Way. He likes the decorative arch on the wider median to prevent pedestrian crossing and suggested placing a simple thin metal barrier could be put in on a 2-3-foot median to further extend the prohibition of crossing on Sunrise Way. 3 Planning Commission Minutes November 9, 2022 City of Palm Springs Although, he does not think this will prohibit everyone from jaywalking but at least there's a way to increase the safety barrier across Sunrise Way. Associate Planner Maker pointed -out that is the final development plan review and does not go to City Council for review. Attorney Priest stated that whether a median should be installed as opposed to a traffic crossing or signal has been addressed by the City Council as identified in the staff report. He reported the City Council gave an alternative to put in median barriers by the Engineering Division. Vice Chair Roberts concurred with his fellow Comm issibnefs�arid�said that he frequently goes by this intersection once or twice daily. He said/unless`the\barrier concepts are developed to greater length pedestrians are going to walk to therendtiof the barrier and cross. He agrees this is a beautiful project they,can,bbe very proud of and`is looking to staff to help with this. He thinks Vista Chino should "be part of the conversation as well. Planning Director Hadwin provided options for the Comniissibn; and noted that Vista Chino is a State Highway under the authority of Caltrans \He,s aid they can initiate conversation with Caltrans and also can instructVty Staff to start conversion with the applicant about how to extend the barriers through the north and south sides., Vice Chair Roberts said he -would like to\direct staff to vaork With the applicant and the City Engineer to see if they can come,up with a better solution: He suggested making it difficult to cross in the center median -noting noting that frone life could be saved then it's worth the time and expense, they are�going to spend on this.\He added as a separate point for the Vista Chino side the solutio\\ work'ori the, Commissioner-Hirschbein�proposed ad`dingIa ,condition for the applicant to place signage on the DAP,prope rrty and the`Vista Sunrise II Apartments that directs pedestrians to use the crosswalks at both intersections. Engineering Staff confirmed they can work with the Roberts, seconded by Aylaian to approve the final development plan is in substantial conformance\with the �t inary Planned Development District (PDD) with additional direction, as follows:_ 1. City Engineer to work with the developer to improve the Sunrise Way median design potentially including barriers that prohibit pedestrian crossings at mid -block. 2. City Engineer to consult with Cal Trans to address mid -block pedestrian crossings of East Vista Chino Road. 3. Signage to be placed on the DAP campus and Vista Sunrise II Apartments alerting pedestrians that a mid -block crossing is unsafe and established crosswalks at traffic lights are to be utilized to be finalized by City Engineering. 2 Planning Commission Minutes November 9, 2022 City of Palm Springs AYES: AYLAIAN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS ABSENT: ERVIN, WEREMIUK PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: • Improve temporary sidewalk at Thompson development to accommodate wheelchairs. Initiate conversation with DAP to facilitate delivery services PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Upcoming discussion on hybrid settings for • City Council upcoming Planning items for re ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:07 p�m'to 5 2022, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. A ; Wed r Hadwin irector 14, 5