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Home My WebLink About2005-05-25 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 25, 2005 Council Chambers, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Ringlein, Roath, Cohen, Hochanadel, Conrad and Shoenberger Absent: Dianne Marantz CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Shoenberger called the meeting to order at 1:32 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, May 20, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 27, 2005. M/S/C (Roath/Ringlein, 5-0) to approve minutes of April 27, 2005. CONSENT AGENDA: 2A. Case 3.2666 — An application for architectural approval by William Mangum to construct a second floor addition to an existing single family residence located at 2469 Cahuilla Hills Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 27, APN 513-430-037. Commissioner Roath requested item to be pulled. Joe Prutch, Contract Planner, gave details of the project at exhibits. Wendel Veith, architect for the project, was available for any questions from the Commission. M/S/C (Hochanadel/Ringlein, 4-0, 1 abstention/Roath) to approve, with the new condition as follows: to add additional landscaping to mitigate view (the tree that was previously planted is acceptable). 2B. Case 3.2594 — An application for architectural approval by City of Palm Springs, Department of Aviation, to construct Phase 2 of terminal expansion to include new regional terminal, hold rooms, passenger conveyance and weather protection located at 3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone A, Section 18. Gary Wayne requested the item be continued to the meeting of June 8, 2005. i M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 5-0) to continue to meeting of June_8, 2005. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 25, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairman Shoenberger declared the Public Comments portion of the meeting open. There being none, the Public Comments portion of the meeting was closed. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Case 6.480 - Application by George Moore for approval of a five and one half (5'/) foot variance (for a nine and one half (9'/2) 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 27, 2005 meeting.) Gary Wayne requested item to be continued to the meeting of June 22, 2005. Chairman Shoenberger declared the public hearing portion of the meeting open. There being none, the public hearing was closed. M/S/C (Roath/Conrad, 6-0) to continue to meeting of June 22, 2005. 4. Case 5.1041 CUP - Application by John Walter Wohlleib and John David Clark for approval of a Conditional Use permit allowing Class 47 liquor license located at Chrome Grill Restaurant, 214 E. Arenas Road, Zone C-2, Section 14, APN 508-081-003. Contract Planner, Joe Prutch, gave details of the project. Chairman Shoenberger declared the Public Hearing portion of the meeting open. Kent Shank, managing partner for applicant, stated they are primarily a restaurant that serves liquor. There being no further appearances, the Pubic Hearing portion of the meeting was closed. M/S/C (Roath/Hochanadel, 6-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 5. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None. MISCELLANEOUS: 6. Case 5.0881 PD-269 - Application by Ashbrook Communities for final development plans for 89 single-family homes located at the northwest corner of Bogert Trail and the Palm Canyon Wash, Zone W-R-1-B, Section 35. 2 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 25, 2005 Principal Planner, Jing Yeo, gave details of the project at the exhibits. Chairman Shoenberger inquired if this project had been approved by the Architectural Advisory Committee with a gate. Jing responded that it had been approved with a gate. The following persons spoke: Dennis Danahey, Scheurer Architects, available to answer any questions Marna Van Horn, Palm Springs, stated that the gating of the project was one of the requisites in the pdd when originally submitted. Tom Dozci, TKD, Landscape Architect, available to answer any questions Tim McGowan, Ashbrook Communites, stated that they have been looking at this site for about 7 or 8 years. It is clearly a premier site and they are glad to have it. M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 3-2 Hochanadel/Roath, 1 abstention/Hochanadel) to approve. MOTION WITHDRAWN. M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 4-0, 2 abstention/Roath/Conrad) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 7. Case 5.0804 PD 254 — Application by Palm Springs Modern Homes for minor changes to the final development plans to redesign the project entryway, sidewalk location and landscaping at 489 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone R-3, Section 15. Commission Conrad abstained due to owning property directly across the street from project. Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave details of the project at exhibits. The following persons spoke: Greg Trousdell, Palm Springs Modern Homes, gave additional information regarding landscaping and sidewalks. Rose Mihata, Palm Springs, voiced concerns about parking spaces and the height of project. M/S/C (Roath/Ringlein, 5-0, 1 abstention/Conrad) to approve, with the following modifications: no change to the sidewalk; the parking spaces on the south side of Tahquitz Canyon to remain and add 2 parking spaces on the north side of Tahquitz; and reduce the landscape median from 37' to 22'. 8. Case 5.0666 PD 231 - Application by Lennar Communities for a time extension for the Preliminary Planned Development District from July 17, 2005 to July 15, 2010, for a period of five (5) years for the Palm Springs Classics/Escena project located at Gene Autry Trail, Zone WM1 P, W05 and W, Section 7 and 18. Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave a review and details of the project. 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 25, 2005 Marvin Roos, MSA Consulting, reiterated that this project has been approved and requested the time extension for five (5) years. Commissioner Conrad inquired about the Quimby fees. Marvin Roos replied that they have been included in the PDD. Commissioner Conrad further stated a big commitment has been made to this project and she believes it will be completed long before the five year period. M/S/C (Conrad/Hochanadel, 6-0) to approve, a five (5) year time extension. Case 5.0870 PD 268 / TTM 31318 and 31351 — Application by Ernest Noia, for a time extension for the Preliminary Planned Development District, for the Indian Oasis Resort located at the intersection of Crossley Road and Mesquite Avenue, Zone W-M-1, M-1 and W, Section 20. Principal Planner, Alex Meyerhoff, gave a review and details of the project. Marvin Roos, MSA Consulting, requested a one (1) year extension. M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 6-0) to approve, a one (1) year time extension. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: • General Plan Update — Gary Wayne reported that The General Plan Community Festival was held last Thursday, May 19`h, and it was well attended. The Consultants are currently in the process of gathering the results from the information they collected from participants. He felt it was a very successful meeting for the General Plan process. • Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments — None. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council has not had any planning actions during the last few meetings. The next scheduled City Council meeting they will be looking at the Boulder's E.I.R. contract, the Applications Procedures and the Contempo Homes project. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Gary Wayne introduced Norm Canchola, Pacific Municipal Consultants, who has been helping staff in his absence. His background includes Director of Community Development as well as Parks and Recreation. Commission Ringlein stated she was driving on Alejo between Indian and Palm Canyon and saw about 8 vehicles going in the wrong direction because signs were not well marked. She then called Mr. Barakian who handled the situation on a timely manner. Commissioner Cohen reported that the signal light at Baristo and Indian Canyon takes about 4 minutes to change. He requested engineering and public works take a look at this. Gary Wayne reported that on the Study Session for June 1 s` the topic of Golf Course conversion will be on the agenda. rd City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 25, 2005 i Commissioner Hochanadel inquired about the time change for the Planning Commission meetings. Gary replied that he would draft a document for their review. Commissioner Hochanadel inquired about their appointments for the Architectural Advisory Committee. It is as follows: Toni Ringlein to cover month of June; Marshall Roath to cover month of July; Larry Hochanadel to cover month of August; Jon Shoenberger to cover month of September; Leo Cohen to cover month of October. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman Shoenberger, declared the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. No Canchola Acting Interim Director of Planning /-b