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Home My WebLink About2005-11-09 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 9, 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 and Chair 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 A. Ewing, reported that the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2005, at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of October 12, 2005, October 19, 2005 and October 26, j 2005. M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 7-0) to approve, minutes of October12, 2005. M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 7-0) to approve, minutes of October 19, 2005. M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 7-0) to approve, minutes of October 26, 2005. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing. David Levine, Palm Springs, emphasized neighbor's concerns regarding the side yard set- backs, noise and parking concerns in regard to the draft resolution no. 5033. Randolph Maxted, Palm Springs, voiced his concern about the runoff and drainage problem. There being no further comments, Public Comments was closed. CONSENT AGENDA: 2A. Adoption of Resolution No. 5033, Case 3.2735 / 6.484 VAR - An application by Arthur and Rita Kahn, owners, to construct a 1,447 sq. ft. single-family residence located at 2235 Rim Road, Zone R-1-13, Section 25. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Ringlein, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 2B. Case 3.2787 —AA —An application by James Cioffi to construct a 4,429 square foot I single-family residence located at 605 Las Palmas Heights, Zone R-1-A, Section 10. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 2005 Commission Cohen abstained due to a conflict of proximity. Chairwoman Marantz abstained due to a business conflict. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 absent Cohen/Marantz) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 2C. Case 5.0889 PD 269 / TM30058 - A request by K. Hovnanian Companies for revisions to the Final Approved Landscape Plan in the single-family residential community, Four Seasons, located at 3801 North Sunrise Way, Zone PD116A, Section 35. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Ringlein, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Case 5.1066 CUP - An application by Donald Ward for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 24 bed assisted living facility at the Palm Springs Serenity Retreat located at 2095 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 3. Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 9, 2005. Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. / Donald Ward, applicant, gave a history of the proposed project and requested approval of the project. There being no further comments the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Shoenberger, 6-1/Hochanadel) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 4. Case 5.1062 CUP - . An application by Tarbell Financial Corporation, Inc. for _a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 3,438 square foot office within the Historic Village Center located at 123 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15. Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 9, 2005. Discussion was made regarding retail and commercial use. Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing. Martha Higgins, representing Wessman Development, spoke in favor of this project as an excellent temporary use. George Baca, representing Tarbell Realtors, proposed the addition of three plasma screens to T the hotel to help promote Palm Springs_ 2 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of November9, 2005 1 There being no further comments, the Public Comments was closed. Discussion was made regarding the ultimate goal of the re -model of the Fashion Plaza. Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing, recommended modifications to Condition #7. M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 7-0) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, with the following modifications: Condition #7, sentence #1, "Subject to the limitations of Condition #1, the Conditional Use Permit shall in any event expire after two (2) years." The second sentence to be deleted. 5. Case 5.1072 CUP An application by Lisa Taranto for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a day spa at the Palm Canyon Resort and Spa located at 2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 35. Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, provided background information as outlined in the November 9, 2005 staff report. Commissioner Shoenberger reported this project is a timeshare resort. He reported the parking ll has always been a problem for this resort. Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing. Frank Sartain, president of Twin Springs Homeowners Association, addressed parking concerns. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Shoenberger commented on history of the resort and the parking concerns of the neighborhood. Further discussion was made regarding the parking concerns. M/S/C (Shoenberger/Roath, 6-1/Hutcheson) to continue to Planning Commission meeting of November 23, 2005. Direction to staff was given to research the use of hotel facility day passes. 6. Case 6.485 VAR An application by Leslie Wheeler for a Variance to reduce the required front yard setbacks from twenty five (25) feet to fourteen (14) feet located at Smoketree Ranch, 1800 South Sunrise Way, Rock 7,. Zone R-1-A, Section25. Craig A. Ewing recommended continuance due to an error in noticing of project. M/S/C (Ringlein/Hochanadel, 7-0) to continue to Planning Commission Meeting of November 23, 2005. 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 2005 7. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None. 8. MISCELLANEOUS: Planning Commission schedule for the Architectural Advisory Meetings. New schedule as follows: December 2005 Leo Cohen May 2006 Dianne Marantz January 2006 — Leo Cohen June 2006 Rick Hutcheson February 2006 Toni Ringlein July 2006 — Toni Ringlein March 2006 Larry Hochanadel August 2006 — Marshall Roath April 2006 Dianne Marantz September 2006— Larry Hochanadel 9. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: • `General Plan Update - The General Plan Steering Committee will be meeting tomorrow in which the consultant will be presenting the draft Land Use Element. • *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments - None. 10. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Craig A. Ewing, gave an update for the schedule upcoming City Council meetings. 11. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS Commissioner Ringlein indicated i l she would not be present at the November 23, 2005 meeting. Commissioner Ringlein reported tomorrow night there will be a premier of the Palm Springs Idol competition in front of the Desert Fashion Plaza. She gave further information regarding Public Arts and Village Fest funding for this event. Commissioner Hochanadel inquired on the demonstration for rock crushing that was recently conducted. Chair Marantz inquired about the sign program for the Biltimore project. As well as a bookstore at the Plaza Mercado who has had a canvas sign for about six months now. Commissioner Hochanadel inquired about the time schedule for the The Spanish Inn. Chair Marantz inquired on the status of the Indian Manor. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m. 4