HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-19 PC MinutesROLL CALL:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 19, 2005
Council Chambers, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Present:Hutcheson, Ringlein, Roath, Cohen, Shoenberger,
Vice Chair Hochanadel, Chairwoman Marantz
Absent: None
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Marantz called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Director of Planning Services, reported that the
agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin board
and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Comments. There being none,
Public Comments was closed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case 5.1073 CUP — An application by Dick Taylor Productions for a Conditional Use
Permit to construct the Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre - a 23,729 square foot, 1000-
seat pavilion tent, to be temporarily operated for production shows for a period of three
(3) years located at 123 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15, APN
513560008.
Principal Planner, Jing Yeo, provided background information as outlined in the staff reported
dated October 19, 2005,
She reported that on September 26th, a neighborhood meeting was held and well attended. On
October 10th, the AAC recommended approval requesting more details of lighting towers and to
add a gathering place in front of the lobby area to provide an exterior gathering place for the
patrons of the theatre.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, reported a memo was distributed to the Commission
regarding Condition #4 be amended as indicated. He recommended this condition be
substituted replacing the standard condition since this is a temporary structure within a larger
project.
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Discussion was made regarding the sign program, parking, elevation and future development.
Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing:
Dick Taylor, applicant, addressed concerns regarding the terms of the lease agreement;
Heapproachedthe exhibits addressing the entrance, lobby area, access to the parking lot, bus
idling and off -site parking location. He further emphasized their willingness to work with the City
and the surrounding merchants.
Michael Braun, representing Wessman Development, spoke in support of the project. He
further indicated that the plans and location would not interfere with the redevelopment of the
Desert Fashion Plaza.
Joy Meridith, President of Main Street for Downtown Merchants, spoke in support of the project.
She further indicated that the developer is very supportive of the downtown merchants and the
marketing has been done very well.
Mary Perry, Director of Marketing, Palm Springs Art Museum, spoke in support of the project.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Redevelopment for City of PalmSprings, spoke
regarding the bus concern at The Follies on Tahquitz Canyon Way.
There being no further comments, Chairwoman Marantz closed the Public Hearing.
} M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 7-0) to recommend approval to City Council, subject to Conditions
of Approval; with the following amendments:
• Substitution of Condition #4 per memorandum
• Add to Condition #3 "Within 60 days of the termination of the permit, all
structures and improvements as shown on the approved plans shall be
removed from the site and the site shall be maintained in a first class
condition in accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and
regulations of all federal, state and local bodies having jurisdiction."
4. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None.
5. MISCELLANEOUS: None.
6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
"General Plan Update — The first draft of the Land Use Plan will be submitted at the
next meeting
*Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
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7. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council meeting tonight will include the Palm
Springs Pavillion Theatre and The Springs project.
8. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Chairwoman Marantz reminded
the Commission that the City Council Cabinet meeting will be week from today.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz declared the
meeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
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Direr or of Plafininal Services
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