HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-13 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 13, 2005
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Ringlein, Roath, Cohen,
Hochanadel; Conrad and Vice Chair Shoenberger.
Absent: Chairwoman Dianne Marantz.
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Shoenberger called the meeting to order at 1:35 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, April 8, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin
board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: M/S/C (Hochanadel/Conrad, 3-0, 1 absence/Marantz) to approve
minutes of July 14, 2004. M/S/C (Ringlein/Roath, 5-0, 1 abstention/Conrad) to approve
minutes of March 23, 2005.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Vice Chairman Shoenberger declared the Public Comments portion of
the meeting open.
Jarvis Crawford, Palm Springs, in favor of addition to the James O. Jessie Unity Center project.
Seima Moloi, Palm Springs, in favor of the addition to the James O. Jessie Unity Center project.
CONSENT AGENDA: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case TTM 32732 / 5.1022 PD 305 — An application by 111/Camino Real LLC, for
Tentative Tract Map and Planned Development District 305. The Tentative Tract Map is
to subdivide approximately 5.55 acres into 11 lots. The Planned Development District is
to construct 25 new residential town homes, 9 single family residences and a
commercial building in the Resort Overlay Zone located near Camino Real and East
Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-2 and R-3, Section 26, APNs 511-042-012 and 511-042-
011.
Vice Chairman Shoenberger declared the Public Hearing portion of the meeting open. There
being none the Public Hearing was closed.
Gary Wayne indicated that staff would be re -noticing the Public Hearing.
M/S/C (Roath/Ringlein, 6-0) to continue, to Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 2005.
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4. Case 5.0909 CUP - An application by The KOR Group to review the required street
improvements along Cahuilla Road, as stated in Condition #34, #38, and #39 of the
approved Conditional Use Permit for the Viceroy (former Estrella Inn) located at 415 S.
Belardo Road, Zone R-3, Section 15, APN 513-202-005, ET. SEC.
Gary Wayne indicated the project would not be re -noticed for the Public Hearing. Date is
certain.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Roath, 6-0) to continue, to Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 2005.
5. Case 6.480 - Application by George Moore for approval of a five and one half (5'/2) foot
variance (for a nine and one half (9'/z) foot rear yard setback) to allow 120 square feet of
an existing non permitted expansion of a single-family residence at 1590 E. Paseo El
Mirador, Zone R-1-C, Section 11, APN 507-122-004.
Contract Planner, Joe Prutch, gave details of project at exhibits.
Vice Chairman Shoenberger declared the Public Hearing portion of the meeting open.
Diane Blasedel, Ealy, Hemphill & Blasedel, attorney at law, representing applicant, claimed a
carport was added on to the house with City permits which allowed a 10 ft. rear yard set -back.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
Commissioner Conrad felt it was a matter for the City Attorney and the City Council to make the
findings for a variance.
M/S/C (Conrad/Ringlein) to deny, recommend to City Attorney and City Council. Commissioner
Conrad withdrew her motion. Commissioner Ringlein withdrew her motion also. MOTION
FAILED.
M/S/C (Conrad/Ringlein, 6-0) to continue, to Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 2005.
To allow applicant to review matter further with Staff and City Attorney.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
6. Case 3.2132 — An application by Felipe Castaneda, owner of the Indian Manor, for
architectural approval of the renovation of the Indian Manor Hotel, with a determination
that proposed renovation does not include additions or enlargements of a non-
conforming building, and approval of the alteration of a building in the established
setback located at 784 Indian Canyon Drive North, Zone R-3, Section 11, APN 507-
181-001. (Removed from Calendar.)
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7. Case 5.0830 PD-260 - Application by Fairfield Resorts for final development plans for
the Star Canyon Resort located at 961 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zones W-C-1 and W-
R-3, Sections 22 and 23.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Roath, 6-0) to continue, to Planning Commission meeting of May 11, 2005.
8. Case 3.2692 - Application by Interactive Design Corp. for an addition to the James O.
Jessie Unity Center located at 480 Tramview Road, Zone 0, Section 34, APN 669-033-
025.
Assistant Planner, Rebecca Clark, gave details of proposed project at the exhibits.
M/S/C (Conrad/Cohen, 6-0) to approve, as submitted.
MISCELLANEOUS:
9. Case 5.1047 - Movie Colony Traffic Calming Program, Section 11.
Director of Downtown Development, Jerry Ogburn, gave details of proposed project at exhibits
Vice Chairman Shoenberger stated his concern that all neighborhoods want to keep traffic out
of their neighborhood. He stated that, unless there was a very good reason specific to that
neighborhood or a traffic study was conducted to indicate the volume of traffic is creating a
problem he was uncomfortable approving a street closure. Also, the fact that neighborhoods
want to become more private or exclusive was not sufficient reason to reduce access.
Commissioner Conrad felt that this neighborhood has a special reason for it because of the high
volume of traffic on Indian Canyon Way and because of the commercial development which
abuts this neighborhood.
Negat Jerry Kohan, Palm Springs, owner of the Spanish Inn, stated his support of the movie
colony traffic calming proposed project.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Roath, 6-0) to approve, as submitted.
COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
*General Plan Update- None.
*Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments- None.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. At the April 61h meeting action was taken for the
designation of the Historic site. At tonight's City Council meeting 2 subcommittees will be
appointed.
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS- Gary Wayne reported that the Planning
Dept. had commissioned a third party report on rock crushing for the Boulders project. He
would provide a copy to the Planning Commissioners. The Boulders project was continued to
the City Council meeting of April 20, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further bupiness, Vice Chairman Shoenberger, declared
the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
Gary WaynX
Interim D' ector of Plan
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