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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-25 PC MinutesJ ROLL CALL: Present: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 25, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Cohen, Hutcheson, Ringlein, Roath, Shoenberger, Vice Chair Hochanadel, and Chair Marantz. Absent: None. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Marantz called the meeting to order at 1:31,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 20, 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: December 28, 2005 and January 11, 2006 M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 7-0) To appprove minutes of December 28, 2005 and January 11, 2006. 2B. Case 3.2612 - MAJ - An application by Palm Springs Modern Homes to construct a 2,461 square foot office building at 2699. North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 3. M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger, and Chair Marantz) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 2C. Case 3.2763 MAJ - An application by James Cioffi for Palm 1 Springs Plumbing to construct a 9,114 square foot mixed -use industrial building located at 1750 Executive Drive, Zone M-1-P, Section 6. M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 2D. Case 5.1029 PD-315 / TPM 33561 / 5.1065 An application by P.S. Venture Indian Canyon / San Rafael, LLC, for final development plans for 211 condominium units located on the northeast corner of Indian Canyon Drive and San Rafael Road, Zone CM, Section 25. M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Case 3.2740 MAJ - An application by David E. Bell, owner of Tramway Industrial Center, to construct a combination manufacturing / industrial building with office, impound yard and towing service on 1.48 acres located at 370 West San Rafael Drive, Zone M-1, Section 34, APN 669-452-025. Associate Planner, Diane Bullock; provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 25, 2006. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Vice Chair Hochanadel, 7-0) To adopt the Negative Declaration and approve Case 3.2740, subject to Conditions of Approval. 4. ` Case 5.1077 CUP An application by Plaza Motors, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a furniture showroom with an existing building located at 290 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone RA, Section 14. Commissioner Shoenberger stated he has a business related conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion and vote and left Council Chamber at 1:54 p.m. Principal Planner, Jing Yeo, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 25, 2006. She further reported that the Indian Planning Commission has recommended approval of the project, 2 i subject to the Conditions. Discussion was made regarding the required fire sprinkler system. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. Marvin Roos, MSA Consulting, representing Plaza Motors, gave a history of the project and requested thatthe fire sprinkler system be eliminated; and an allowance for the gate to be repainted. Commissioner Cohen inquired if the fire sprinkler system is mandated. Scott Ventura, Palm Springs Fire Department, reported that it is a recommendation not a requirement. There being no further comments, Chair Marantz closed the Public Hearing: M/S/C (Cohen/Roath, 5-1/Vice Chair Hochanadel, 1 absent/Shoenberger) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; with the following amendment`. Condition #9 shall be, "the steel gates shall be repainted or replaced with a similar barrier consisting of upgraded materials" and Fire Condition#1 to be deleted. Vice Chair Hochanadel stated he voted no on this project because he is in favor of the fire department's recommendation to install a fire sprinkler system; Commissioner Shoenberger returned to Council Chamber at 2:15 p.m. 5. Case 3.2807 / TTM 33936 An application by Amado Hermosa 11, LLC, for the development of a 42-unit condominium complex on an 4.7 acre parcel located at 1400 East Amado Road, Zone R-4, Section 14, APN 508-060-015. Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 25, 2006. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing: Dennis Freeman, developer, requested to keep Calle Rolph open as an access road. There being no further comments, Chair Marantz closed the Public Hearing. 3 Discussion was made regarding keeping Calle Rolph open as an access road and not using the balconies for storage. M/S/C (RoathNice Chair Hochanadel, 7-0)'To recommend adoption of the Negative Declaration and approval of Case TTM 33936 to City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval; with the following amendments"Calle Rolph to be open an access road except for construction" and 'Balconies not be used as storage area". 6. Case 5.1025 PD 307 - An application by H & H Investments, LLC, for a proposed Planned Development District 307, and the development and operation of a 94,000 square foot shopping center located on the northwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way, Zone RA, Section 14, APN 508-070-035 and 508-070-042. Commissioner Shoenberger stated he has a business related conflict of interest, would not participate in the discussion and vote and left Council Chamber2:16 p.m. Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 25, 2006. He further indicated the Indian Planning Commission has reviewed the project and recommended approval. Discussion was made regarding traffic concerns, Section 14's prohibition of drive through parking and truck loading zones: Chairwoman Marantz opened the Public Hearing. Hank Gordon, H & H Investments, gave clarification regarding the access road, loading zones and traffic concerns. Allen Sanborn,project engineer, addressed traffic concerns. Randolph Scott, Palm Springs, spoke regarding the existing shopping center in this area. There being no further comments, Chair Marantz closed the Public Hearing. Discussion was made regarding the meandering sidewalks. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Ringlein, 6-0, 1,absent/Shoenberger) To recommend adoption of the Mitgated Negative Declaration and approval of Case 5.1025 PD 307 to City Council. Commissioner Shoenberger returned to Council Chamber at 2:55 p.m. 4 7. Case 5.1046 PD 232 / TTM 33341 - An application by Aqua Palm Springs, LLC, for a proposed Planned Development District 232 and Tentative Tract Map 33341 fora 156 unit condominium complex on an approximately 24 acre parcel located at 2705 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone PD 71A, Section 13. Chairwoman Marantz stated she has abusiness related conflict of interest, would not partcipate in the discussion and vote and left Council Chamber at 2:57 p.m. Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 25, 2006. Vice Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. Ken Agey, Palm Springs, president of Los Compadres HOA, voiced his concern regarding the retention ponds and the set -backs on Baristo. Owen Killey, Palm Springs, voiced his concern regarding an access road on Baristo and read a letter from Los Compadres HOA in opposition of the proposed project. Dennis Cunningham, developer for the project, gave additional information and clarified the set -backs. Marvin Roos, MSA Consulting, gave a history of the prosed project and further information: Greg Trousdell, Palm Springs Modern Homes, requested the fire condition be deleted and gave further information. Ken Agey, Palm Springs, submitted a letter from Los Compadres HOA, Stan?, lives next door to project, and inquired what would separate the two properties: Dennis Cunningham, responded that a block wall would be built where the 2 properties abutt. Commissioner Cohen questioned if traffic control would be done on Los Compadres and Baristo. Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, indicated a,4-way stop would be installed. Discussion was made regarding the 2nd story; windows on Baristo, landscaping, a gated entrance, water retention and the storm drain system. Commissioner Shoenbergerstated that he is not in favor of a gated community and did not feel people would drive through the private roads to take a short cut. He was also concerned with adequate guest parking and street width. Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services, stated the guest parking is distributed throughout the site and indicated that staff is 5 satisfied with the parking M/S/C (Shoenberger/Ringlein, 6-0, 1 absent/Chair Marantz) To recommend adoption of the Mitgated Negative Declaration and approval of Case 5.1046 PD 232 and TTM 33341 to City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval; with the following amendment: Fire Conditions#5band 6 to be deleted; and no gated entrance., Chair Marantz returned to the Council Chamber at 3:47p.m. 8. Case 5.1056 GPA - An application by Palm Canyon 102, L.P., to amend the Palm Springs General Plan to allow residential land use at the subject site, which is presently reserved for resort commercial activities located at850 and 990 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 23, APN 508-172-005, 508-172-006 and 508-172-007. Commissioner Shoenberger stated he has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion or vote and left the Council Chamber at 3:48 p.m. Chair Marantz stated she has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and the vote and left Council _..1 Chamber at 3:48 p.m. Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing; provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 25, 2006. Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. Robert Firth, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of proposed amendment. April Hildner, Palm Springs, represents the Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood, spoke in favor of the proposed amend but concerned about traffic impact on their neighborhood. DavidHilliard, applicant; gave additional information. There being no further comments, Chair Hochanadel closed the Public. Hearing. M/S/C (Roath/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 absent/Shoenberger, and Chair Marantz) To recommend adoption of the Mitgated Negative Declaration and approval of Case 5.1056 GPA to City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Shoenberger returned to Council Chamber at 3:57 p.m. Chair Marantz returned to Council Chamber at3:57 p.m. 6 9. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None. MISCELLANEOUS: 10. Case,5.0830 PD-260 / TTM 29691 - An application by Fairfield Resorts, Inc., for a time extension from January 30, 2006 to January 30, 2007 for Planned Development District 260 and Tentative Tract Map 29691 for 254 timeshare units located at 961 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zones C-1 and R-3, Sections22 and 23. Chair Marantz stated she has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion or vote and left the Council Chamber at 4:01 p.m. Principal Planner, Jing Yeo, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 25, 2006. The following people commented on the proposed project: Jono Hildner, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of this project. Paul Crippan, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of this project. Dana Stewart, Palm Springs, voiced her concern about developers integrating solar products and maximum height limits. Florence Klaasen, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the proposed project. Joan Martin, spoke in opposition of the project: Noel Tapia, attorney representing applicant, requested approval of the one year time extension. Commissioner Ringlein stated she felt the vision of the community has changed and the applicanthashad ample time to bring a quality project to fruition. M/S/C (Ringlein/Roath, 5-1/Shoenberger, 1 absent/Chair Marantz)To deny, without prejudice. Prinicipal Planner, Jing Yeo, stated that the applicant may appeal the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council. 11. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:; * *General Plan Update - :Jing Yeo gave an update of the January 26th General Plan Steering Committee meeting. * *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments 7 12. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. 13. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, announced Jing Yeo, has accepted a position for the City of Santa Monica. The Commissioners were saddened to hear the news but nonetheless wished her the very best on her new endeavor, Chair Marantz reported she has received several complaints about the lawn at Palm Springs Country Club and requested staff follow-up. 14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairwoman Marantz, declared the meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. } rai gA. inOACP Director of Plg Services �P 8.