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Home My WebLink About2005-02-09 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS j PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 9, 2005 Council Chambers, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Ringlein; Cohen; Roath; Hochanadel; Conrad; Vice Chair Shoenberger; and 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 on February 4, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 12, 2005. M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 5-0, 1 abstention/Ringlein, 1 absent/Conrad) to approve minutes of January 12, 2005, with one correction as follows: On the Public Comment section, the second comment should read, "not just a Mitigated Negative Declaration". 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open. There being none, Public Comments was closed. 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. (Continued from meeting of January 26, 2005.) Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details of proposed project. He stated that staff had received and submitted some revised material on the project. Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open. The following persons spoke in opposition of proposed project: } Nicki McLaughlin, Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of February 9, 2005 Andy Linsky, Palm Springs Dana Stewart, Palm Springs Roxanne Ploss, Palm Springs Rick Opler, Palm Springs John Goodrich, Palm Springs Rodney Drew, Palm Springs Carol Bertoid, Palm Springs Marie Tuchfarber, Palm Springs Miles Barrett, Palm Springs The following persons spoke in favor of proposed project: Marvin Roos, planning consultants & engineers for the project, representing MSA Consulting Hans Girox, Palm Desert, representing Girox & Associates Emily Hemphill, Palm Springs, attorney representing the developer Michael Braun, representing Wessman Development Julian De LaTorre, representing MSA Consulting John Wessman, Palm Springs, one of the co -developers of project There being no further comments, Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing closed. The Planning Commissioners had several questions for the project designers. M/S/C (Conrad/Roath, 3-4) to deny, not opposed to in -fill development and should be entitled — but details are not satisfactory. MOTION FAILED. J M/S/C (Shoenberger/Hochanadel, 7-0) to continue, to the February 23, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting. 4. Case 5.1015 / 32378 - CUP/TTM -Application by Macrina Court Villas to create a one lot condominium map of approximately 0.92 acres and construct 11 two-story condominium buildings with attached garages located at 500 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 12, APN 508353037 & 508353038. Associate Planner, Matthew Feske, gave details of project. It has been before the Architectural Advisory Committee and has been approved. The applicant has made all the changes the Architectural Advisory Committee has required. Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open. The following person spoke in favor of the proposed project. Christopher Krull, one of the general partners on this project. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Conrad/Shoenberger, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, including the Architectural Advisory Committee's recommendation to add 2-piece tile roof and smooth stucco finish. 2 Planning Commission Minutes of February 9, 2005 5. Case 5.1011 PD-299 / TTM 32353 -Application by Landau Development Company to subdivide approximately 0.91 acres into 4 lots and construct 4 single-family residences of approximately 2,500 square feet with a private street of 24 feet in width and approximately 220 feet in length located at 260 West Vista Chino, Zone R-3, Section 3, APN 504310011. Commissioner Roath recused himself due to a business conflict (has a project across the street). Associate Planner, Matthew Feske, gave details of project. This project has been before the Architectural Advisory Committee and has been recommended for approval, as submitted. Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open. The following person spoke in favor of the proposed project. Robert Barckley, representing Landau Development There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel, 6-0, 1 abstention/Roath) referred to planning staff for restudy with the following recommendations: Major emphasis on the architecture dealing with solar control. 6. Case 6.482 - VAR - Application by Ronald Bowdoin & Leonard Colombo for a variance for relief in the rear yard setback from15' to 5' to construct an addition of approximately 110 square feet to an existing legal, non -conforming garage with a side yard setback of 3 feet and a rear yard setback of 5 feet located at 566 South Calle Santa Rosa, Zone R-2 Section 23 APN 508124007. 00 . M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel, 7-0) to continue, to indefinite date. 7. Case 5.1032 - CUP - Application by Howard Arshop on behalf of Howard's Hollywood Hangout, LLC, to allow the sales of alcohol in the existing cigar and hookah shop located at 245 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15, APN 513153034. Associate Planner, Matthew Feske, gave details of project. Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open. The following person spoke in favor of the proposed project. Howard Arshop, Palm Springs There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Hochanadel/Roath, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval 3 _ Planning Commission Minutes of February 9, 2005 ') 8. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None. 9. MISCELLANEOUS: None. 10. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: *General Plan Update- Jing Yeo stated that the consultant at the Planning Center and the public outreach specialist, MIG, are well on their way in terms of gathering preliminary data . MIG is moving forward with their resource interviews this week and early next week. The Planning Center was in town yesterday photographing and mapping the downtown area so that they could be ready for the February 24`" Downtown Workshop which will be held at the Hilton Hotel. It will be open public meeting in the morning which will be widely advertised on Channel 17 and in the newspaper. *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments -None. 11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The Council Cabinet meeting is scheduled for tonight. 12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS- Toni Ringlein stated that she was honored to be appointed as a Planning Commissioner and because of the controversial project (Boulders) she has reviewed all materials supplied by staff and feels comfortable with voting and taking action on proposed project. Chairwoman Marantz stated that tonight is the Council `7 Cabinet meeting. Chairwoman Marantz gave Alex Meyerhoff pictures she has taken of the sign complaints at the Travel Lodge. Tracy Conrad thanked the Council for fixing the street on Alejo between Indian and Palm Canyon. Nice job. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Gary WaynXInterim Direeefor of Planning Services 0