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j PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
January 11, 2006
City Hall, Council Chamber
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
ROLL CALL: Present: Ringlein, Roath, Cohen, Shoenberger,
Vice Chair Hochanadel, Chair Marantz
Absent: Hutcheson
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Marantz called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing, reported
that the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2006, at City Hall exterior
bulletin board and the Department of Planning and Zoning counter.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Comments. There
being no comments, Public Comments was closed_
CONSENT AGENDA:
2A. Approval of Minutes: August 11, 2004, September 8, 2004 and September 22, 2004.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Hutcheson) to approve, minutes of August
11, 2004, September 8, 2004 and September 22, 2004.
2B. Case 3.2832 — SFR - An application by Holden and Johnson Architects to build a 5,218
square foot single-family residence located at 435 Bogert Trail, Zone R-1-13, Section 35,
APN 512-271-006.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5'0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Hutcheson) to approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
2C. Case 3.2827-MAJ - An application by Michael and Laurie Valkis to construct a
commercial office building with warehouse storage and equipment staging for
Spartan Concrete and Asphalt Cutting, Inc., located at 19206 McLane Street, Zone M-2,
Section 15:
j� M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Hutcheson) to approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
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2D. Case 3.2793-MAJ - An application by World Class Auto Center, LLC, to construct three
buildings that house up to 20 multi -tenant light office / industrial units on 3.12 gross
acres located on the southwest corner of San Luis Rey and Sunny Dunes, Zone WM-1,
Section 20:
M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Hutcheson) to approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case 5.1078 -CUP - An application by Young Ja Yoo to allow a spa as an accessory
use to a hotel at the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 2000 North Palm Canyon Drive,
Zone C-1/R-3, Section 3, APN 504-320-028.
Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave a summary of the staff report dated January 11,
2006.
Commissioner Shoenberger entered the council chamber.
Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
Thomas Doyle, General Manager, requested clarification regarding the use of the spa services
for hotel guests only.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion was made regarding the limitation of the spa services to hotel guests only due to the
under -parking.
M/S/C (Roath/Hochanadel, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Hutcheson) to approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
Note: Shoenberger abstained due arriving late and missing the staff presentation.
Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing, reported the applicant may appeal the decision of
the Planning Commission to the City Council within 15 days of today's action.
4. Case 5.1083 - CUP An application by Richard Meaney for a single family residence
and guesthouse over 1/50 of the lot area located at 525 Camino Calidad, Zone R-1-A,
Section 22, APN 513-260-027.
Commissioner Shoenberger abstained due to a business conflict.
Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave a summary of the staff report dated January 11,
2006.
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Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
Raymond Urruty; one of the designers, available for questions from the Commission.
There being no further comments, Public Comments was closed.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger/Hutcheson) to approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
5. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None.
MISCELLANEOUS:
6. Case 3.2414 - AA - An application by Casey Colley for a time extension for a single-
family residence located at 240 Ridge Mountain Drive, Zone R2, Section 34, APN 513-
570-004.
Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave a summary of the staff reported dated January 11,
2006. He indicated a condition has been added stating no more than one time extension to be
j \\ granted for this application.
M/S/C (Hochanadel/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson) to approve, subject Conditions of
Approval.
7. Sign 05-81 - An application by Mark Ingram of Lyle Commercial for a sign program for
the Terrace Eateries located at 395 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15,
APN 513-082-042.
Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave a summary of the staff report dated January 11,
2006.
Discussion was made regarding grand opening banners and the types of lighting to be used on
the signs.
Steve Lyle, Palm Springs, was available for questions from the Commission.
Jim Cross, Best Signs, Inc., gave further clarification regarding neon lighting and the types of
signs proposed.
M/S/C (Ring lei n/Roath, 6-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson) to approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.
8. COMMISSION/WORK PROGRAM:
*General Plan Update: Craig Ewing reported the first meeting of the year will be on
Thursday, January 12, 2006.
*Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments- None.
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9. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. Craig Ewing reported that on January 18, 2006,
the City Council will be discussing the Chino Cone and the land use policy within the Urgency
Ordinance.
10. COMMISSION STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Craig Ewing reported that
discussions will be made with the Chair regarding setting up a 3`' meeting starting in March or
April. He indicated several applicants with complex projects are prepared to hire contract
planning services known as Focused Entitlement providing a more predictable timeline
schedule. Chair Marantz took several pictures of signs and requested a follow up to be made.
Craig Ewing reported these pictures will be submitted to Code Enforcement for investigation.
Vice Chair Hochanadel requested Engineering take a good look at the corner of Ramon and
Sunrise because of the heavy flooding on the street indicating an art piece would not go well in
that area. Commissioner Cohen praised the AAC for their outstanding work.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further ,business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the
meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
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