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Home My WebLink About2006-05-10 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 10, 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. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The May 10, 2006, agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning Services counter by 5:00 p.m. on May 5, 2006. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chair Marantz opened the public comments portion of the meeting. Steven Simms, Palm Springs, spoke regarding bicycling paths, height limits and the density of projects. Dana Stewart, Palm Springs, spoke in support of enhancing our heritage and smart development Alex Yeron (unclear, did not sign in) Palm Springs, requested the height limits be kept low. Theres Hayes, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of growth and development within the city. There being no further comments, Public Comments was closed. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Hochanadel stated he has a conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote for Item 2C. Commissioner Hutcheson stated he has a conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote for Item 213. 2A. Approval of Minutes: April 26, 2006 M/S/C (Roath/Roath, 7-0) To approve, minutes of April 26, 2006. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 10, 2006 2B. Resolution of Approval for Case 6.487 VAR - An application by Robert Seale to allow a garage within the front yard setback located at 280 Camino Sur, Zone R-1-A, Section 10. M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 6-0, 1 abstention/Hutcheson) To approve. 2C. Case 3.2875 - SFR - An application by Faruk & Paula Taysi to construct a 3,883 square foot single-family residence located at 678 La Mirada, Zone R-1-A, Section 22. M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 6-0, 1 abstention/Vice Chair Hochanadel) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Case 5.1089 PD 322 - An application by Wessman Holdings, LLC, to construct a 51-unit, four-story boutique hotel building with a swimming pool on approximately 36, 217 square feet site located at the southwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Cahuilla Road, Zone R-3, Section 15, APN 513-141-013 and 004. Principal Planner, Edward Robertson gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 10, 2006. Director of Community and Economic Development, John Raymond, provided background information and clarification relating to the Winter's property and the Owner Participation Agreement. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. John Wessman, applicant, gave further clarification relating to the Winter's property, the Owner Participation Agreement, and the proposed project including parking and landscaping. Gene Dippal, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project. Bob Helbling, Palm Springs, read a letter written by Lauri Aylaian, in opposition to the project. Steve Hubbard, Operations Director, Palm Springs Art Museum, indicated that the museum was not opposed to the project. Michael Bruskis, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to the project. Roxanne Ploss, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project. Charles Sacs, Palm Springs, spoke opposition of the project. John Williams, Palm Springs, spoke opposition of the project. is City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 10, 2006 Pam Price, Palm Springs, spoke opposition of the project. Johanna Schenke, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project. Bob Helbling, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project. Andrew Cardenas, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project. Jay Nelson, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project. Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project. There being no further comments, Chair Marantz closed the public hearing. A recess was taken at 3:06 p.m. The meeting resumed at 3:16 p.m. Commissioner Roath commented on the architecture and found it appealing; but he does not support the project because it does not meet the requirements for the Downtown Guidelines, heights, setbacks, lot coverage or on -site parking. Commissioner Shoenberger stated his concerns with the Downtown Guidelines, height and parking requirements not being met. Chair Marantz suggested the continuance of this project so that staff could provide further clarification on setbacks, heights and the Downtown Guidelines. She requested the applicant to erect story poles on the site. Commissioner Hochanadel suggested to the applicant to consider underground parking by reducing the proposed building partially by one floor. Commissioner Hutcheson concurred and suggested that the applicant submit a 3 dimensional model; he felt the project is out of scale for the neighborhood and parking has not been appropriately addressed. He is in favor of a re -study. Commissioner Ringlein is also in favor of the applicant submitting a 3-dimensional model; and requested consideration of the development of the downtown corridor in relation to the final product. John Wessman, applicant, stated he prefers for the Commission to make a decision today; and he feels that he has designed a building that has a footprint of what was submitted to City Council. M/S/C (Roath/Cohen, 7-0) To continue, to Planning Commission meeting of May 24, 2006; planning staff to restudy setbacks, parking, the Downtown Guidelines and further clarification on the Owners Participation Agreement from the City Attorney. 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 10, 2006 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: 4. Case 5.1068 PD 316 - An application by Design ARC Architects, on behalf of 803 North Palm Canyon LLC, for approval of a Final Planned Development District to include a Mixed Use Project with commercial/retail, parking use and 2-story residential condos located at 803 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 316, Section 10. Craig A. Ewing gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 10, 2006. Chair Marantz stated she attended the AAC meeting when this project was presented and the project was found favorable. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Vice Chair Hochanadel, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. MISCELLANEOUS: 5. Case 5.0982 PD 290 / TTM 31848 - A request by Scott Lissoy of Palm Springs Village 309 LLC, for a time extension of the previously approved Planned Development District 290 located at Avenida Caballeros and San Rafael Drive, Zone R-1-C, Section 35. Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, presented the staff report regarding this item dated May 10, 2006. M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Hutcheson, 7-0) To approve. 6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: **General Plan Update: **Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments— None. Craig A. Ewing gave a review on the traffic study. 7 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. Discussion was made relating to an upcoming joint meeting between the City Council, Planning Commission and the Architectural Advisory Committee. 11 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of May 10, 2006 8. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Discussion was made regarding the approval of the Spanish Inn and the scheduled time -line Commissioner Shoenberger requested a review by code enforcement on an old deteriorating Hawaiian building, Tiki, which has been vacant for about 3 years, located on Camino Real between Twin Palms and Laverne. He made a request to add the City's Budget as a discussion item on a Study Session. He inquired on thepossibilityof staff including an "Economic Analysis" on staff reports. Further discussion was made on an economic analysis. Discussion was made relating to an official bikeway system being incorporated into the General Plan Update in the City's Land Use and Circulation Policy. 9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chair Marantz, declared the meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m. Cram . E ing, Direc of Plan in ervices 5