HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-26 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 26, 2006
Council Chambers, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
ROLL CALL: Present Present
This Meeting: to Date:
Year: 2006
Excused Absences:
Dianne Marantz, Chair
X
15 0
Larry Hochanadel, Vice Chair
X
15 0
Jon Shoenberger
11 4
Leo Cohen
X
13 2
Marshall Roath
X
14 1
Toni Ringlein
X
14 1
Rick Hutcheson
X
14 1
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The July 26, 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 July
21. 2006.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened the Public Comments portion of the meeting.
Dana Stewart, Palm Springs, displayed a copy of the Coachella Valley Water Report
and suggested several articles of interest to the Commission.
There being no further comments, Chair Marantz, closed the Public Comments portion
of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Chair Hochanadel requested Item 2A be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further
discussion.
M/S/C (Hutcheson/Hochanadel, 6-0, 1 absent/Shoenberger) To approve, Item 213, as
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2A. Case TPM 34672 - An application by, VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC.,
requesting to waive the requirement for a parcel map, and a request for a
Certificate of Compliance to be issued and recorded, to subdivide one
parcel into two parcels on an existing developed site located at 4855 East
Mesquite Avenue, Zone M1, Section 19, APN 680-160-040.
Associate Planner, Diane Bullock, gave background information as outlined in the staff
report dated July 26, 2006.
Chair Marantz requested further discussion on the vehicles parked on this site.
Chair Hochanadel requested clarification relating to the requirements of a parcel map if
this property is sold.
Michael Morgan, applicant, gave additional information on the vehicles in question.
M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Ringlein, 6-0, 1 absent/Shoenberger) To approve,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
2B. Case 3.2888 SFR - An application by, Gabriel Lujan, agent for Larry Owens,
owner, to construct a 4,413 square foot single-family residence located 2110
Leonard Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 3, APN 504-192-023.
Approved, as part of the Consent Agenda.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
4. Case 3.2894 MAJ - An application by, SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT, to
construct a 6,934 square foot executive terminal and a 14,281 square foot
transient hangar with associated parking and landscaping within the Palm
Springs Airport located at 250 North El Cielo Road, Zone A, Section 18,
APN 677-270-022.
Associate Planner, Diane Bullock, gave background information as outlined in the staff
report dated July 26, 2006.
Chair Marantz requested further clarification relating to the parking.
Doug Wagner, Aviation Development Group, gave further details and was available for
questions.
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Jeff Zimmerman, Operations Manager, gave further details and was available for
questions.
M/S/C (Vice Chair Hoch anadel/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Shoenberger) To approve,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
MISCELLANEOUS:
5. Case SP 05-142 - An application by, AKC Services, Inc., agent for
Walgreens, requesting approval for two (2) main signs over 50 square feet
located at 1700 East Vista Chino Road, Zone C-1, Section 1, APN 501-311-
002.
Assistant Planner, David Newell, gave background information as outlined in the staff
report dated July 26, 2006.
Commissioner Ringlein requested clarification on the location of the sign.
Commissioner Cohen requested clarification on the colors of the building.
M/S/C (Hutcheson/Roath, 6-0, 1 absent/Shoenberger) To approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval.
6. Case 5.0976 CUP - An application by, Burrtec Waste Industries
Incorporated, requesting a two-year time extension for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a solid waste transfer and recycling facility at located 19071
and 19209 McLane Street, Zone M2, Section 15, APN 666-391-001 and 666-
391-002.
Assistant Planner, David Newell, gave background information as outlined in the staff
report dated July 26, 2006.
Vice Chair Hochanadel requested clarification on the jurisdiction of the waste disposal.
Bob Kuznik, applicant, gave additional information.
M/S/C (Hutcheson/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Shoenberger) To approve the two-year time
extension of the Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 5.0976 - CUP.
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7. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
*General Plan Update
*Work Program Priorities
Craig A. Ewing gave a review of the discussion items for the upcoming meeting.
Craig A. Ewing reported the topic for the next Planning Commission Study Session held
on August 2nd will be Overlay Zones for Neighborhoods.
8. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.
Craig A. Ewing gave a review of the items for discussion for the upcoming meeting.
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS -
Chair Marantz commented that she is in favor of major projects being presented at a
Study Session prior to the Public Hearing. Craig A. Ewing reported he would follow-up
with the City Council on this matter.
There being no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:21 p.m.
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