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Home My WebLink About2006-03-08 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 08, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Present: Cohen, Hutcheson, Ringlein, Roath, Shoenberger, Vice Chair Hochanadel, and Chair Marantz. Absent: None. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chair Marantz opened the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Jade Nelson, Palm Springs, voiced his concern with Item 3 regarding high density for that area and traffic conditions. There being no further comments, Public Comments was closed. \ CONSENT AGENDA: Chair Marantz requested Items 2B and 2C be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Commissioner Roath requested Item 2D be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. 2A. Approval of Minutes: February 22, 2006 M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Roath, 7-0) To approve, minutes of February 22, 2006 2B. Resolution of Denial for Case 5.1011 PD 299 / TPM 32353, an application by Landau Development Company Inc. for a Planned Development District and a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide approximately .091,acres into four -lot subdivision and the construction of four single-family residences located at260 West Vista Chino, Zone R-3, Section 3. Chair Marantz commented she did not find any specific reasons for the denial of this project. Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services, gave clarification regarding 1 the findings for the motion of denial. He suggested this would be the time for further clarification from the Commission to capture issues from the previous meeting. M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Ringlein, 7-0) To adopt, Resolution of Denial for Case 5.1011 PD 299 / TPM 32353: 2C.Resolution of Denial for Case 6.1019 PD 302 / TTM 32736, an application by Marshall Ininns Design Group, for a Planned Development District and a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide approximately 8.4 acres and construct 42 condominium units on the north side of 34th Avenue at Lawrence and Marguerite Streets, Zone W-R-G-A, Section 20. Discussion was made regarding the denial of this project: Vice Chair Hochanadel and Commissioner Hutcheson concurred a motion of denial was appropriate for this project. Craig A. Ewing reported this project would be forwarded to the City Council. M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Ringlein, 7-0) To adopt, Resolution of Denial for Case 5.1019 PD 302 / TTM 32736: 2D. Case 3.2851 -SFR - An application by Marlow LaFountaine construct a 4,339square foot single family residence located at 279 Camino Alturas, Zone R-1-13, Section 27. Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 8, 2006. Commissioner Roath commented on page 7„Conditions 4 and 7, require curbs, gutters and sidewalks when there an none in the surrounding neighborhood. Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Engineering; reported Engineering Condition 1 defers off -site improvements to covenant. M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Ringlein, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Case 5.1082 PD 321 / TTM 34165 - An application by Nexus Development for a Planned Development District 321 and Tentative Tract Map 34165 for a planned residential project consisting of 84-unit 2 i residential condominiums on approximately 8.5 acres located at the southeast corner of Avenida Caballeros and Alejo Road, Zone MBR & HR, Section 14. Commissioner Shoenberger stated he has a business related conflict of interest on Item 3 and would not participate in the discussion and vote and left the Council Chamber at 1:47 p.m. PrincipalPlanner, Edward Robertson, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 8, 2006. Discussion was made regarding the portion of the areas to be demolished and street width. Commissioner Ringlein requested clarification on the front, rear and side yard set -backs. Edward Robertson' indicated all the perimeter set -back' requirements are met. Further discussion was made regarding the set- backs. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. Mark Kirkhart, Principal of Design Architects, gave further information using the Power Point Presentation. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed. Further discussion was made regarding the density of the project and privacy between the courtyards. Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Engineering, reported that the project is conditioned to include sidewalks on both sides of the street with handicap ramps on each intersection. He indicated that there are safety issues to consider when vehicular and pedestrian areas are merged. Craig A. Ewing recommended that the Commission consider an amendment instead of elimination of Engineering Condition 13 to allow the applicant to work with the City Engineer on an alternate option for the sidewalks and curbs. M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Shoenberger) To recommend adoption, of the Mitigated Negative Delcaration to City Council; and approval of Case 5.1082 PD 321 / TTM 34165, subject to Conditions of Approval as amended, 'To allow the applicant to work with the City Engineer on an alternate solution for the sidewalks and curbs. 1 l 3 Commissioner Shoenberger entered the Council Chamber at 2:40 p.m. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: 4. SP 06-011 - An application by Riofine Neon for apermanent main sign for Dale's Lost Highway located at 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone CBD, Section 15. Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated March S, 2006. Discussion was made regarding the location of the sign. Fine' Score, Riofine Sign Company, gave additional information and was available for questions from the Commssion M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Cohen, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. MISCELLANEOUS: 5. Case 5.1100 -SNC - An application by the Desert Highland/Gateway Community Action Association to change the name of Las Vegas Road to Rosa Parks Road. Assistant Planner, Michael Blumson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 8, 2006. Seima Moloi, President of Desert Highland/Gateway Community Action Association, requested consideration for the street name change and approval of the resolution. M/S/C (Cohen/Ringlein, 7-0) To adopt the resolution and recommend approval to City Council. 6. DISCUSSION: Order of Business Craig A. Ewing stated at the previous meeting the Commission had questions regarding order ofpriorites for motions and receiving public testimony. Discussion was made regarding the City Council's Rules of Procedure Handbook. The Commission was in agreement to bring back this item as a Consent Item. 7. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: * *General Plan Update } * *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments 4 Craig A. Ewing gave an update of the City Council's direction from the February 22nd Study Session for the Draft Land Use Plan. 8. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. 9. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Craig A. Ewing reported the preliminary application for Wessman's Museum Market Plaza project has been received and the maps have been posted on the window adjacent to the Development Services entrance. Craig A. Ewing stated five new requests have been received for the "Focus Entitlement" process. He further added that City Council has directed staff to prepare an ordinance for Chino Cone. Discussion was made regarding code enforcement related issues. Craig A. Ewing gave an update on Commission requests and upcoming Study Sessions. The Commission discussed the Architectural Advisory Committee's struggle with narrow lots and set -back. issues: Discussion was made regarding single family residences. 10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chair Marantz declared the meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m. r i#nii P Direc r of PServices Cl