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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 27, 2005
Council Chambers, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Ringlein, Roath, Cohen, Hochanadel,
Vice Chair Shoenberger and Chairwoman Marantz
Absent: Tracy Conrad
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, April 22, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin
board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 13, 2005,
M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 1 abstention/Marantz) to approve, minutes of April 13, 2005.
CONSENT AGENDA: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Comments portion of the meeting open:
Roxanne Ploss, Palm Springs, concerns about type of growth in the city.
Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, expressed concerns over growth in the Tennis Club area.
Jane Smith, Palm Springs, shared concerns over health issues in the desert
Les Starks, Palm Springs, submitted information for future wind energy proposals.
There being no further appearances, the Public Comment portion was closed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case TTM 32732 / 5.1022 PD 305 — An application by 111/Camino Real LLC, for a
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. (Continued
from April 13, 2005 Meeting.)
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Planning Staff has recommended to continue this project to the Planning Commission
meeting of May 11, 2005.
Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing portion of the meeting open.
The following people spoke in favor of the proposed project.
Jim Cioffi, Palm Springs, very anxious to see this project move forward.
Nicole Payne, stated that this project is energy efficient
Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing portion closed.
M/S/C (Cohen/Shoenberger, 6-0) to continue to Planning Commission meeting of May 11,
2005.
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. (Continued from
April 13, 2005 Meeting.)
Gary Wayne indicated that today staff received a request from applicant to continue this matter
to the May 11, 2005 Planning Commission meeting.
Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing portion of the meeting open. There being
none, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 5-1/Roath) to continue to Planning Commission meeting of May 11,
2005.
5. Case 6.480 - Application by George Moore for approval of a five and one half (5'/z) 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. (Continued from April 13, 2005
Meeting.)
Gary Wayne stated that staff is requesting a continuance of this item, to the meeting of May 25,
2005, so that older records can be thoroughly reviewed.
M/S/C (Hochandel/Ringlein, 6-0) to continue to the Planning Commission meeting of May 25,
2005.
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6. Case No. 5.0975 (Related Cases TTM 31905, Variance No. 6.473) - An application by
Palm Springs Marquis, LLC, for a Development Agreement which includes a Financial
Impact Mitigation Fee (FIM Fee) obligation, an agreement by the applicant to pay certain
infrastructure improvements, landscaping, lighting and other public maintenance
expenses, and memorializing property expectations of the City and the Developer,
located at 190 Calle Encilia South, Zone R4-VP I.L., Land Use H43/30, Section 14, T4S,
R4E, SBBM, APN #508-082-005.
Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details of project.
Chairwoman Marantz declared the Public Hearing portion of the meeting open.
John Raymond, Director of Community Development, gave additional information regarding the
transient occupancy tax for hotel rooms versus the financial impact mitigation fee for timeshare
resorts.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
M/S/C (Shoenberger/Hochanadel, 6-0) to approve, as submitted.
- ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
7, Case 5.1014 PD-301 / TTM 32160 - An application by Bayshore Development Co., LLC,
and Creosote Partners for approval of final development plans for a Planned
Development District 301, for the construction of fifty-two (52) detached single-family
residences (Enclave at Sunrise) and associated on and off -site improvements located at
the Northwest corner of Sunrise Way and Racquet Club Road, Zone N-0-5, Indian Land
(IL) Section 2.
Commissioner Ringlein abstained due to living within 500 ft. of proposed project.
Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details of proposed project.
Vice Chair Shoenberger made a comment that he would vote in favor of the project because the
applicant has been in substantial conformance with the preliminary development plans but for
future reference, he had expressed concern with this project, having only one entrance and the
walls facing inward in all directions rather than outward toward the neighborhood. At the
Architectural Advisory Committee meeting, members also expressed concern over the walls and
architecture but they were limited because the preliminary plans had been approved. In the
future, he would like to look at this type of project more carefully.
M/S/C (Shoenberger/Hochanadel, 3-3 abstentions/Ringlien/Roath/Cohen) to approve.
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8. Case 3.2689 - SFR - Application by Benjamin Hertz, agent for Richard Christie, to build
a new single-family residence of approximately 5,400 square feet located at 520 Camino
Calidad, Zone R-1-A, Section 22, APN 513-363-002.
Chairwoman Marantz abstained due to business reasons.
Associate Planner, Matthew Feske, gave details of proposed project at the exhibits.
Vice Chairman Shoenberger stated a neighbor had written a letter expressing concern over
several issues. He directed Matthew Feske to address these concerns with the applicant.
M/S/C (Shoenberger/Hochanadel, 5-0, 1 abstention/Marantz) to approve. MOTION
WITHHELD.
Vice Chairman Shoenberger reopened the item so that everyone would have an opportunity to
speak.
Mr. & Mrs. Coppa, Palm Springs, they live directly below the proposed project. They expressed
their concern over their view of the stucco wall and suggested adding plants and trees to lessen
the impact from their home.
Benjamin Hertz, Palm Springs, architect for the project, stated they are willing to work with the
neighbors regarding their concerns.
M/S/C (Shoenberger/Hochanadel, 5-0, 1 abstention/Marantz) to approve, subject to Conditions
of Approval.
MISCELLANEOUS: Gary Wayne reported that on the next Study Session for May 0 it would
include Ex-Parte communication from the City Attorney; modifying the times/date of the
Planning Commission meetings by the City Clerk, also discuss the Consent Calendar.
The Planning Commission decided they would like to have a site tour of projects under
construction.
COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
• General Plan Update- Gary Wayne reported that the Steering Committee will be
meeting on Thursday. The consultant is working on the final draft of the Downtown
Design Guidelines. In May, we will be having a General Plan Festival in conjunction with
the Village Fest, on Thursday evening, with booths where people can go and get
information and offer their comments and opinions.
• Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments- None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. The Downtown Parking Management Plan will be on the
City Council agenda tonight. Gary Wayne reported at the last City Council meeting, Mr.
Wessman consented to an E.I.R for the Boulders project. The City will be selecting an
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independent E.I.R. consultant very soon. He introduced Kevin Grant, Contract Planner, who is
currently doing all the in-house environmental reviews. Gary Wayne reported that the Planning
Department has adopted a policy that will no longer accept environmental documents prepared
by the applicant. They will be prepared either by in-house or City hired consultants.
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Chairwoman Marantz reported an issue
with Code Enforcement that has not been handled. She also stated that there is no reason for a
business to have 7 going out -of -business signs. Commissioner Cohen made a comment that
the signal lights at Camino Real and Palm Canyon are very slow and need to be re -adjusted.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the
meeting adjourned at 3:12 pm.
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