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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 23, 2005
Council Chambers, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
ROLL CALL: Present: Hutcheson, Roath, Cohen, Shoenberger, Vice
Chair Hochanadel, Chair Marantz .
Absent: Ringlein
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Marantz called the meeting to order at 1:32 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 18, 2005, at City Hall exterior bulletin
board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 9, 2005
(\ M/S/C (Hochanadel/Roath, 5-0, 2 absent/S hoenberger/Ring lei n) to approve, minutes of
November 9, 2005.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Comments. There
being no comments, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Case 3.2798 - An application by the Hanson House Foundation for the final approval of
architectural plans for an approximately 4,564 square feet lodging and office building at
an existing facility.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Ringlein) to approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case 5.1072 — CUP- An application by Lisa Taranto for a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a spa as an accessory use to a hotel at the Palm Springs Resort and Spa
located at 2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 35, APN 512-180-009.
Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, reported that staff has researched the parking
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requirements and the use of day passes.
Shoenberger voiced his concern with the amount of vehicles parked along the street.
Discussion was made regarding adequate parking spaces to accommodate resort employees
and guests, as well the maximum amount of day use passes.
Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing:
William Bradford, General Manager, Palm Canyon Resort, gave additional information regarding
the amount of existing parking spaces, employee and guest parking and day use passes.
Lisa Taranto, applicant, indicated the timeshare owners are the majority of the spa services
clients and no advertising will be done.
There being no further comments, the Public Comments was closed:
Commissioner Shoenberger commented that this Planning Commission sees the vehicles
parking on the street as a real problem that will only get worse. He urged the General Manager
to find a way to alleviate this problem.
M/S/C (Cohen/Roath, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) to approve,, subject to Conditions of Approval.
4. Case 3.2790 MAJ An application by James Cioffi to construct an 18,037 square foot
warehouse/industrial building at 19302 Newhall St. Zone/GP M2/IND, Section 15/3/4.
Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave a summary of the staff report dated November 23,
2005
Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
Jim Cioffi, applicant, indicated the project was designed for wind resistance and available for
questions.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed.
M/S/C(Hochanadel/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) to approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
5. 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, Rock 7, 1800 South Sunrise, Zone R-1A Section 35, APN 510-123-
004.
Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing, reported this project is being requested for
continuance to December 14, 2005:
M/S/C (Cohen/Hochanadel, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) to continue to December 14, 2005.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
6A. Case 5.1071 PD 318 / TPM 33989 - A Final Planned Development review for the
Northeast corner of Los Felices and Sepulveda, Zone RGA-6, Section 3.
Assistant Planner, Diane Bullock, summarized the staff report dated November 23, 2005.
M/S/C (Hutcheson/Roath, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Ringlei n) to approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
Shoenberger was present for the meeting hereafter.
6B. Case 5.1037 PD 309 / TTM 33161 — A Final Planned Development review for 301 Radio
Road, Vista San Jacinto, Zone R2, Section 34, APN 669-441-013.
Chair Marantz abstained due to a business conflict.
Assistant Planner, Diane Bullock, summarized the staff report dated November 23, 2005.
M/S/C (Roath/Hutcheson, 5-0, 2 absent/Marantz/Ringlein) to approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval. ,
MISCELLANEOUS
7. Case TPM 30581 — An application by the Stroke Activity Center for a time extension
from September 18, 2005 to September 18, 2006, for the subdivision of approximately
four (4) acres of land in two (2) parcels on the northeast corner of Alejo Road and
Commercial Road, Zone PD 158 and M-1-P Section 12.
Principal Planner, Jing Yeo, gave a summary of the staff report dated November 23, 2005.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) to approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
OTHER BUSINESS:
8. Initiation of a Zone Text Amendment to change the ambulance requirements of the M-1-
P Zone to match those of the M-1 Zone:
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Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave a summary of the staff report dated November 23,
2005.
Vice Chair Hochanadel requested the study to include other locations which would allow for this
type of business.
M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) to direct staff to initiate the Zone Text
Amendment.
9. Commission Meeting Schedule — December 2005
The Commission unanimously agreed that the Planning Commission meeting of December 28,
2005 to remain as scheduled.
10. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
'General PlanUpdate — The General Plan Steering Committee will reviewing the
draft Land Use Plan for the second time on December 1st. Ten neighborhood
meetings throughout the City will be held from December 6th _ 19th
"Work Program Priorities and; Subcommittee Assignments — Update.
11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Clarification was made on the Mesquite Village project that
was pulled from City Council's agenda:
12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Chair Marantz requested the
topic of temporary signs to be brought up at the next study session. Commissioner Hutcheson
requested staff follow-up on letter received from Don and Theresa Osman.
Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, reported staff is working on ways to simplify and improve
staff reports. Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to a Study Session at 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 fast Tahquitz
Canyon Way.
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