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Home My WebLink About2005-01-12 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 12, 2005 Council Chambers, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Cohen; Roath; Hochanadel; Conrad; Vice Chair Shoenberger; Chairwoman Marantz. Absent: None. CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Marantz called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Interim Director of Planning, Gary Wayne, reported that the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Comment portion of the meeting open. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Roxanne Ploss, Palm Springs, concerned about flood plain, she would like to see the beauty of this valley protected. Dana Stewart, Palm Springs, stated that they have appeared before to require an environmental impact study not just a Mitigated Negative Declaration on the developments for the Chino Canyon alluvial fan and other hillside areas. She's here to insist that the proper essential studies be conducted before further consideration is given to this project or any project proposed for the Chino Canyon alluvial fan and other hillsides. There being no further appearances; Pubic Comments was closed. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Case 5.1028-CUP- Application by Michael and Kathy Judson -Carr with Three Things, LLC, on behalf of property owner Judy Goldring, to allow for an on -sale beer and wine, wine tasting, gift shop and art gallery located at 242 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15, APN 513-091-011. Vice Chair Shoenberger abstained due to business conflict. Assistant Planner Diane Bullock gave details of project at the exhibits. Planning Commission Minutes Of January 12, 2005 Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open; there being no appearances the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel,5-0, 1 abstention/Shoenberger) to approve, subject to Conditions, with the following new condition added: Prior to installation of new sign, existing holes to be filled (from previous sign) and face of wall to be re -painted. 4. Case 5.0080-C- CUP Amendment - Application by Our Saviors Church to amend the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow for temporary Recreational Vehicle parking located at 1020 East Ramon Road, Zone R-2, Section 14, APN 508-110-051. Chairwoman Marantz abstained due to a business conflict. Associate Planner Matthew Feske gave details of report at exhibits. Vice Chair Shoenberger declared the Public Hearing open. The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed project Pastor David Sanger, Palm Springs, stated that this group of people has been volunteering around the country for about 40 years. They are retired, calm people. To the west, there are many trees that will block the parking lot. Burt Inglehart, Palm Desert, a member Our Saviors Church, stated that this church has had an opportunity to relocate outside of Palm Springs but instead invested its' chips in the future of this city. He requests that serious consideration for approval of this project be taken. Ira Anderson, answered additional questions from the Planning Commissioners. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Conrad/Roath, 4-1 (Shoenberger), 1 abstention/Marantz) denial of project.* *Note: Commissioners felt this was a policy decision. 5. Case No. 5.0973-PD-287, TTM 31095 - Application by Wessman Development for a preliminary planned development district and tentative tract map, to subdivide 30.4 acres into 46 lots with 39 graded single family lots and 7 un-graded lots for future development as single family residences and to allow a reduction in interior lot width from 140' to 120' and with limited 25' maximum building heights in the hillside area, located north of 751 West Via Escuela, South of Sanborn Way and North of Chino Canyon Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 3, APN # 504-150-002-008 and 009. Gary Wayne stated that staff noticed today that Public Hearing Notice for today's hearing was incomplete and therefore requested a continuance to January 26, 2005. Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing declared open. The following persons spoke in opposition of the proposed project. Miles Barrett, Palm Springs 2 Planning Commission Minutes Of January 12, 2005 Scott Kennedy, Palm Springs The following person spoke in favor of the proposed project. John Wessman, Palm Springs There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed. Marshall Roath, requested from the applicant to bring in computer simulations of 1000 ft. around site. M/S/C (Conrad/Roath, 6-0) to continue to January 26, 2005. Planning Commission requested applicant to bring in computer simulations of project and to attend a 2nd Architectural Advisory Meeting prior to January 26, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting. Vice Shoenberger, asked if it is it appropriate to make a request or a requirement from the applicant. Gary Wayne, stated that the applicant was gone and in fairness to him, we could convey the Planning Commission direction as a request. It should not be a demand. It can be a request. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: 6. Case 5.0934 - PD280 - Application by McCormack Baron Salazar for final development plans for the Vista Sunrise Apartments located at 1313 East Vista Chino, Zone P and R-2, Section 11. Principal Planner Jing Yeo gave details of Phase I of the Desert Aids health and housing project. She stated that all the plans were recommended for approval by Design Review Committee. Commissioner Conrad asked where the smoking area was designated to. Maria Sung, representing the architect firm, was not aware about the smoking area. Commissioner Conrad stated her concern was that she did not want people smoking in one corner where children might be playing or in an open space amenity. M/S/C (Conrad/Shoenberger, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions. 7. Case No 5.0344 - Application by the City of Palm Springs for review of proposed color and materials at the Convention Center, located at 277 North Avenida Caballeros, Zone R-4-VP, Section 14. Principal Planner Alex Meyerhoff requested item be continued to January 26, 2005. M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel, 6-0) to continue to January 26, 2005. 3 Planning Commission Minutes Of January 12, 2005 8. Case 3.0258-MAJ - Application by Smoke Tree Ranch to construct a maintenance yard facility located at 1800 South Sunrise Way, Zone R-3, Section 24, APN 510020032. Commissioner Conrad abstained due to being a homeowner at Smoke Tree Ranch. Vice Chair Shoenberger abstained due to a business conflict. Associate Planner Matthew Feske gave details of project. M/S/C (Hochanandel/Roath, 4-0, 2 abstentions Conrad/Shoenberger) to approve, subject to Conditions. 9. Case 3.2605-MAJ - Application by Bernard Investments to construct a four -unit, single - story condominium in two buildings located at 2240 Junipero Avenue, Lots 41 & 42, Zone R-2, Section 3. Associate Planner Matthew Feske gave details of project at exhibits. M/S/C (Conrad/Cohen, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. The alley way referred to planning staff. 10. Case 3.2606-MAJ - Application by Bernard Investments to construct a two -unit, single - story condominium building located at 2652 Junipero Avenue, Lot 43, Zone R-2, Section 3. Associate Planner Matthew Feske gave details of project at exhibits. M/S/C (Conrad/Cohen, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. The alley way referred to planning staff. 11. Case 3.2607-MAJ - Application by Bernard Investments to construct a four -unit, single story condominium in two buildings located at 2790 Junipero Avenue, Lot 35 & 36, Zone R-2, Section 3. Associate Planner Matthew Feske gave details of project at exhibits. M/S/C (Conrad/Cohen, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. The alley way referred to planning staff. 12. MISCELLANEOUS: None. 4 Planning Commission Minutes Of January 12, 2005 13. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: *General Plan Update- Goes to City Council tonight for approval of final agreement. *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments- None. 14. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Took all public testimony for Crescendo and will continue tonight. The presentation of airport land use compatibility will go before the City Council tonight. 15. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS- With regret, Chairwoman Marantz read a letter of resignation from Commissioner Jerry Grence, nonetheless, she is extremely happy for his promotion. Vice Chair Shoenberger expressed his appreciation for Mr. Grence's hard work to the planning commission and is truly sorry to see him go. He was a very positive force on the commission. He hopes the director will report to the council, who knows already, the importance of filling the vacant position. Commissioner Conrad stated that it would be a good time for installing a procedure at the Planning Services counter; anytime a sign permit is applied for that a condition be issued to have the existing holes and paint the entire wall. Another concern Commissioner Conrad has is that the Vicery Hotel is painting their roof tiles black. This needs to be investigated. Someone has to be there to make sure the site is kept in a manner that makes us all proud that we have approved a project in a community. Gary Wayne responded by saying that it would be brought up at the Department Staff Meeting on Thursday. It is usually Engineering and/or Building inspections that take place during construction. Regarding the sign code issue, it is a matter of writing the code correctly to require rejuvenation. Sign programs that come before you will be consistent with the sign code or more restricted. And if restricted it will be clearly explained that there is a need for some special consideration that would get you close to or consistent with the the required findings for variances. Commissioner Roath suggested someone should be at the Architectural Advisory Meetings taking minutes. Chairwoman Marantz suggested that the meeting could be recorded and that they could use hand-held microphones. Commissioner Roath inquired about a study session to discuss presentation from applicants. Gary Wayne indicated it would be on the next study session. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. of Planning Services