HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-26 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
January 26, 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 1:34 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 21, 2005, at City Hall exterior
bulletin board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of December 8, 2004 and December 22, 2004 were
submitted.
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M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 5-0, 1 abstention/Conrad) to approve minutes of December 8, 2004 and
December 22, 2004.
Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Comments portion of the meeting open. Seeing
none, Public Comments was closed.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
2. CONSENT AGENDA: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case No. 5.0973-PD-287, TTM 31095 - Application by Wessman Development for
a preliminary planned development district and tentative tract map, for the Boulders
project 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.
Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, apologized for noticing problem on January 12�h. The
item should have been removed from the calendar at that meeting. The City Attorney
has ruled that the testimony taken and the direction provided by the Commission at that
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meeting was inadmissible. So we will be starting at the offset again, walk you through
the process and the Public Hearing will be open for everyone to provide comments at
that point in the hearing. Alex Meyerhoff reviewed details of proposed project.
Paul DePalalitis, Environmental Consultant, gave brief comments on key items in report.
Hans Girox, Palm Desert, gave details regarding vibration.
Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open.
The following persons spoke in opposition of proposed project
Jane Smith, Palm Springs
Andy Linsky, Palm Springs
Charles Greer, Palm Springs
John Goodrich, Palm Springs
John Macan, Palm Springs
Dana Stewart, Palm Springs
Scott Kennedy, Palm Springs
Rodney Drew, Palm Springs
Dick Simon, Palm Springs
Charles Sachs, Palm Springs
Robert Philippsen, Palm Springs
Miles Barrett, Palm Springs
Janice Smith, Palm Springs
The following persons spoke in favor of proposed project.
Marvin Roos, Palm Springs, Director of Design Development for MSA Consulting, Inc.
Emily Hemphill, Palm Springs, attorney representing John Wessman
John Wessman, Palm Springs, one of the developers on the proposed project
Michael Braun, Palm Springs, representing Wessman Development
Mario Gonzales, Cathedral City, a partner with John Wessman
There being no further appearances, Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing
closed.
The Planning Commissioners had a discussion regarding their concerns about the
project.
M/S/C (Conrad/Cohen, 6-0) to continue to meeting of February 9, 2005. With a request
for additional to be provided as follows: to submit a photo simulation or contoured study
model to address the issue of coccidioides immitis and coccidioidomycosis alternate
street plans or a discussion why alternate street plans were rejected and additional
information on rock crushing and the benefits of lowering the rock crusher.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
4. 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. (Continued from Planning Commission Meeting of 1/12/2005.)
Interim Director of Planning, Gary Wayne, requested to continue to indefinite date.
5. Case 3.2594 - Application by City of Palm Springs Department of Aviation to construct
passenger screening checkpoint and hold -rooms at 3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Zone A, Section 18.
Principal Planner Jing Yeo gave a detailed report at exhibits.
Director of Aviation, Richard Walsh, gave additional information on project.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Conrad, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions.
MISCELLANEOUS:
6. Case 5.0830 PD-260, TTM29691 Application by Fairfield Resorts, Inc. for a time
extension from January 30, 2005 to January 30, 2007.
Chairwoman Marantz recused herself due to her office being within 500 feet of project.
Principal Planner Jing Yeo gave details of project.
Gayne Wayne stated that staff is recommending one (1) year time extension.
Fernando Villa, on behalf of applicant, gave additional information regarding request for
time extension.
M/S/C (Conrad/Roath, 4-1(Shoenberger) to approve, request for a time extension for a
period of 90 days.
7. Case R-04-002 — Determination that the vacation of portions of lots "R", "S" "P" and
"Q", of the Desert Highlands Estates located west of Indian Avenue, South of Tramview
Avenue and north of Las Vegas Road, is consistent with the City's General Plan.
Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details of project.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Shoenberger, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions.
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8. Case R-04-031 - Determination that the vacation of a 105 foot long, 5-foot wide strip of
- Granvia Valmonte right of way located between Arquilla Road and Hermosa Drive,
adjoining APN #: 507-272-002 (1125 Granvia Valmonte) is consistent with the City's
General Plan.
Gary Wayne requested item be pulled from Agenda for a Planning Staff restudy.
9. Case R-04-045 - Determination that the vacation of a 282 foot long, 25-foot wide Tuscan
Road right of way located north of Via Escuela Way and south of Via Oliver, adjacent to
APN: 504-192-012 and 013, is consistent with the City's General Plan.
Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details of project.
M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel, 6-0) to deny, but not conceptually opposed. To delay until
Development Plans are submitted.
10. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
*General Plan Update- Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2005.
`Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments- None.
11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The Crescendo project was approved at the last meeting
12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS- Commissioner Conrad invited
everyone at the City and the audience to the 501h Anniversary party of the Historical
Society. It's a celebration that will be held at the Palm Springs Historic Plaza Theatre on
Tuesday, February 15, 2005. You may purchase tickets by calling the Historic Society at
323-8397. We encourage everyone to attend. It will be a fabulous celebration of Palm
Springs history.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the
meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
Gary .yne,erim Director o,�Planning Services
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