HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-09 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 9, 2005
Council Chambers, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Ringlein, Cohen; Hochanadel;
Conrad; Vice Chair Shoenberger; Chairwoman
Marantz
Absent: Commissioner Roath.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Marantz called the meeting to order at 1:35p.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, March 4, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin
board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: M/S/C (Cohen/Hochanadel, 6-0) to approve minutes of February
23, 2005.
} PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing open, there being
none, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. 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 and 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.
Gary Wayne requested item to be continued to indefinite time, project will be re -noticed.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Ringlei n, 6-0 ) to continue to indefinite time.
4. Case 5.1039 CUP Application by The Horizon Hotel for poolside bar located at 1050
East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 23.
Gary Wayne requested item to be continued to indefinite time, project will be re -noticed.
i� M/S/C (Hochanadel/Ringlein, 6-0) to continue to indefinite time.
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5. TTM 28668 - Application by Edith Armstrong Toor to subdivide 4.48 acres gross acres of
land into six single family lots located west of Rose Avenue at Coronado Avenue, Zone
R-1-A, Section 10.
Principal Planner, Jing Yeo, gave details of report at exhibits.
Chairwoman Marantz declared public hearing open.
The following persons spoke in opposition of proposed project.
Andy Linsky, Palm Springs
The following persons spoke in favor of proposed project.
Marvin Roos, Rancho Mirage, representing MSA Consulting
Emily Hemphill, attorney representing applicant
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
M/S/C (Shoenberger/ Ringlein, 6-0) to approve.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
6. Case 5.0830 — Application by Fairfield Resorts, Inc. for final development plans for the
Star Canyon Resort located at 961 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Zones W-C-1, 4W-R-3,
Sections 22 and 23.
Gary Wayne stated that the applicant has requested item be withdrawn from consideration.
7. Case 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 1/26/2005.)
Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details of the project. He provided details with exhibits
and presented color and material sample boards to the Commission.
M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions.
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Case 3.0619 - AA - Application by Pacifica Capital Group to renovate and construct a
second -story element to add 13 rooms to the The Colony Palms Hotel, located at 572
North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 11.
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Associate Planner, Matthew Feske, gave details of the project.
M/S/C (Conrad/Cohen, 6-0) to approve, with Condition #40 to be deleted and replaced by new
condition, as submitted.
9. Case 3.2054 — SFR - Application by Gene and Vicki Nichols to construct a
5,767.47 sq. ft. single family residence at 2242 Palermo Drive Zone, R-1-B, Section
3, APN 504-191-010.
Assistant Planner, Diane Bullock, gave details of report. Gene Nichols answered questions
from the Planning Commissioners. Vice Chair Shoenberger stated that the graphic cross
section showing the elevation in comparison to the neighbors on both sides was very helpful. A
schematic of 2 houses most affected. Commissioner Conrad stated that the pad elevations and
references within the staff report that described building height issues were very helpful.
M/S/C (Conrad/Cohen, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions and additional condition to be
added: Ridgeline of house cannot exceed 734.
10. Case 3.2649 AA - Application by Robert Graham to construct a 3,366 square foot single
family residence at 1011 West Racquet Club Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 3, APN 504-
161-012.
Commissioner Hochanadel recused himself due to a business conflict.
Assistant Planner, Rebecca Clark, gave details of the project and exhibits.
M/S/C (Conrad/Shoenberger, 5-0, 1 abstention/Hochanadel) to approve, subject to Conditions.
MISCELLANEOUS:
11. 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 Olivera
adjacent to APN: 504-192-012 and 013, is consistent with the City's General Plan.
Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details at exhibits. Senior Civil Engineer, Marcus Fuller,
gave further details.
M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel, 6-0) to approve.
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COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
'General Plan Update- Principal Planner, Jing Yeo, gave an update on the Downtown
Urban Design workshop held on February 24, 2005, and the General Plan Steering
Committee which met last week.
*Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments -None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Gary Wayne stated at the last City Council meeting they voted to
continue the Boulders project and directed staff to find a consultant to review the rock crushing
operation, an independent 3rd party review.
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS- Commissioner Cohen inquired about the
signage on windows at the Ralph's Shopping Center on Sunrise and Ramon Road. Gary
indicated that staff is currently processing a violation regarding that issue.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the
meeting adjourned at 2:47 p.m.
Ga ay , Interim Dire or of Planning Services
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