HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-26 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 26, 2005
Council Chambers, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
ROLL CALL: Present: Hutcheson, Ringlein, Roath, Cohen, Shoenberger,
Vice Chair Hochanadel, Chairwoman Marantz
Absent: None
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Marantz called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Director of Planning, Craig Ewing, reported that the
agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 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 no
comments, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
2A. Case 3.2752 AA - An application by Juan Alvarez, owner, to build a 7,976 square foot
single-family residence located at 1441 Bogert Trail, Zone RIB, Section 35, APN 512-
210-031.
M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.
2B. Case 3.2764AA' An application by Jack and Carol Freytagto construct a 5,064square
foot single-family residence located at 600 Bogert Trail, Zone R-1-B, Section,35,. APN
512-270-004.
M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson,7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.
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2C. Case 3.2779 AA - An application by Brad Kious to construct a 3,976 square foot single-
family residence located at 3133 Barona Road, Zone R-1-B, Section 35, APN 512-190-
033.
Director of Planning Services, Craig Ewing, requested this project be removed from the agenda
pending the AAC's recommendations.
2D. Case 3.2795 AA - An application by Anthony Francis to construct a 5,633 square
foot single-family residence located at 587 Camino Calidad, Zone R-1-A, Section 22,
APN 513-260-029.
M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Case 5.1060 CUP — An application by Nextel Communications to construct a 52' tall
cellular antenna with a prefabricated equipment shelter surrounded by a 6' tall wrought
iron fence on a 40'x20' lease area located at 788 South Vella Road (Big Ten Mini
-- Storage), Zone M-1, Section 19, APN 680-160-025.
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Director of Planning Services, Craig Ewing, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 26, 2005.
Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
Chip Clustka, with ALCOA Wireless Services representing Nextel Communications, addressed
concerns regarding the surrounding fence and palm trees
James Cahill, Palm Springs, addressed concern with potential red blinking lights.
Robert Harrison, Palm Springs, lives directly behind Big Ten Mini Storage, concerned about
potential health issues, property values, and represented neighbors whom are not happy about
this project.
Chairwoman Marantz closed the Public Hearing.
Recommendation: Recommend that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration and
approve Case 5.1060 CUP.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Roath, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, and recommend that
City Council adopt a Negative Declaration.
4. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None. -
5. MISCELLANEOUS: None.
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6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
"General Plan Update- Craig Ewing reported a background report on the "draft" Land
Use Plan will be presented to the General Plan Steering Committee on November 3rd
The "draft" Land Use Element and Map will be presented on November 10`"
*Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments - Craig Ewing reported the
contract with a firm whom has provided services for the planning department is coming
to an end. He further stated that differentalternatives will be looked such as additional
recruiting for permanent employees and having dedicated consultant planners on larger
projects.
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Tonight the Council Cabinet Meeting will be held at 6:00
p. M.
8. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS — Chairwoman Marantz reported
that this will be the last Planning Commission meeting to hold Public Hearings at 2:00 p.m. She
indicated thereafter there will be no set time.
Discussion was made regarding pre -application project coming before the Planning Commission
Study Sessions.
i Commissioner Roath stated he attend the neighborhood meeting at The Orchard Tree Inn.
9. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to a Planning Commission
Study Session at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005, of City Hall, Large Conference
Room, 3200'East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the
meeting adjourned at 3: p.m.
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