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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-23 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 23, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 ROLL CALL: Present Present Year: FY 2006/2007 This Meeting: to Date: Excused Absences: Chair Marantz 4 1 Vice Chair Hochanadel X 5 0 Cohen X 3 2 Hutcheson 4 1 Ringlein X 4 1 Caffery X 2 0 Scott X 2 0 REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The August 23, 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 Friday, August 18, 2006. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chair Hochanadel opened Public Comments. There being no appearances, Public Comments was closed. CONSENT AGENDA: M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To approve, as part of the Consent Agenda. City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 2A. Minutes of June 28, 2006 and August 9, 2006. Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Commissioner Scott abstained from voting on the minutes of June 28, 2006. Commissioner Caffery abstained from voting on the minutes of June 28, 2006. Commission Ringlein abstained from voting on the minutes of August 9, 2006.) 2B. Case 3.2907 SFR - An application by Mark Logan, owner, to construct a single-family residence of approximately 5,400 square feet located at 1495 Avenida Sevilla, Zone RIB, Section 35. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician) Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Case 5.1107 CUP - An application by Omnipoint Communications, Inc. a subsidiary of T-Mobile USA, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit for the installation of'a sixty foot tall commercial communication antenna designed as a monopole and four equipment cabinets located at Southern California Edison Farrell Substation, 1955 Executive Drive, Zone M-1-P, APN 677-040- 023. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner) Assistant Planner, David Newell, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. Commissioner Hochanadel requested clarification on the height of the pole. Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. Monica Moretta, representing T-Mobile, indicated they are in acceptance of the conditions of approval and is available for questions from the Commission. Chair Hochanadel recommended the color of the pole to remain the natural steel color so that no maintenance is needed for the paint touch-up. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Caffery/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To recommend approval to City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. 2 City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 4. Case 3.2886 MAJ - An application by Jason Wilson, agent for Shook Building Systems, Inc., to construct a 13,680 square foot warehouse building, on an approximately 1.01-acre site, to be used for storage of "PODS" located on the north side Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-13, Section 15, APN 513-390-029. (Project Planner: Diane Bullock, Associate Planner) Associate Planner, Diane Bullock, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. She indicated that this project requires an environmental report because it is over 10,000 square feet. Chair Hochanadel requested clarification on the retention basins. Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. Jason Wilson, owner of the property, is available for questions from the Commission. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Cohen/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To approve the draft Negative Declaration; and approve Case 3.2886, subject to Conditions of Approval. 5. Case 5.661-A - An application by Daniel W. Lass, owner at Sagewood Condominium Complex, to modify the existing Planned Development PD 26- A by removing all walls that divide the dwelling units #43 and #44, known as 1433 and 1445 North Cerritos Road, in order to create one unit, known as 1433 North Cerritos Road, Zone PD-26, Section 12, APN 507-421-033. (Project Planner: Diane Bullock, Associate Planner) Associate Planner, Diane Bullock, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. Commissioner Cohen requested clarification on the demolition of the project and notification to the homeowners association. Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. David Cummings, architectural committee for Sagewood, indicated they reviewed the plans several times and recommended approval of the proposed project to Sagewood. Ed Dietrich, president of the board for Sagewood, commented that they did approve the review by the architectural committee. City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 Marshall Roath, designer, gave additional information relating to the stucco and windows. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Cohen/Scott, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 6. Case 5.1112 MAJ / TTM 32736 - An application by Marshall Ininns Design Group, for a Tentative Tract Map (Mountain Terrace) to subdivide an approximate 7.6-acre parcel into a condominium map and a Major Architectural application for the development of a 41-unit attached and detached cluster condominium complex located on the north side of 34th Avenue at Lawrence and Marguerite Streets, Zone W-R-G-A (6), Section 20, APN 680-180-002. (Project Planner, Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. Commissioner Scott requested clarification on the bike trail on the north side. Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. Marshall Ininns, architect, gave additional details on the flood control access area and indicated a small roadway would be built to access the slopes; available for questions from the Commission. Don Regan, Palm Springs, neighbor, inquired if road work is scheduled for Avenue 34th and Rush Street. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Scott requested clarification on the proposed type of materials for the surrounding wall and the private entrance. ' M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To recommend adoption of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration to City Council and approval of Case 5.1112 Major and Tentative Tract Map 32736, subject to Condition of Approval, to include: "The 2nd gated entry shall be limited to emergency access only." LI City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 7. Case 5.1103 CUP / 3.2941 MAJ / TTM 33162 - An application by Palm Springs Modern Homes VI, LLC, (Pedregal) for a Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit and a Major Architectural Review for construction of a 132 condominium complex on approximately 13.96-acres located at 2855 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R3, Section 3, APN 504-040-047 and 048. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) Commissioners Hochanadel, Cohen, Scott and Caffery stated that they met with part of the development team on this project for review and informational purposes. Edward Robertson reported that this project has been processed through the Focus Entitlement Review. He indicated that Hogle Ireland has processed the application on behalf of the City and introduced Chris Brown, who would be presenting the project. Chris Brown, Hogle & Ireland, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. He requested Condition #17 be deleted, which pertains to planned developments only, and is not applicable to this project. Commissioner Scott requested clarification on the petroglyph rock found in the project area and the sound barrier wall. Chair Hochanadel requested clarification on the fire access. Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing Greg Trousdell, Palm Springs Modem Homes, indicated their development team is present and indicated that they have been working on this project for 2 years. He gave additional information. Dennis Cunningham, Palm Springs Modern Homes, gave further details relating to the petroglyph rock and the continued neighborhood meetings. Sean Finn, DesignARC, gave a visual presentation of the proposed project. Marvin Roos, MSA & Associates, gave a history of the proposed site and additional information. James Cioffi, architect, commented on his role in the project. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Cohen requested clarification on the proposed bridge and the lighting plan. Commissioner Scott requested clarification relating to the pedestrian entrance, Condition #60 relating to the 8 foot wide sidewalk, the sound t l barrier wall and phasing. 5 City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 Chair Hochanadel requested clarification on the location of the mechanical (air conditioning) equipment, berms and the proposed work for the end of the roadway. Commissioner Ringlein commented that the proposed project is well -designed. Commissioner Caffery stated that this is a well thought out project which Palm Springs needs. M/S/C (Caffery/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To recommend adoption of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration to City Council and approval of Case 5.1103 Conditional Use Permit, Case 3.2941 Major and Tentative Tract Map 33162, subject to Conditions of Approval, to include, the developer work with city engineering staff work to resolve the meandering sidewalk issue and Condition #17 to be deleted. A recess was taken at 3:10 p.m. The meeting resumed at 3:21 p.m. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: 8. Case 5.0997 MAJ - An application by Jacob Finney for Sprint Nextel, to construct an approximately 230 square foot equipment enclosure building to shelter mechanical equipment for an existing 55 foot tall wireless communication monopalm located at 2101 Sahara Road, Zone P, Section 1, APN 501-351-001. (Project Planner, David Newell, Assistant Planner) Assistant Planner, David Newell, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. Commissioner Caffery requested clarification on the surrounding uses. Jacob Finney, Irvine, gave information relating to development on this site and gave additional information. Commissioner Caffery stated his concern with addition of the equipment enclosure and indicated he felt it would take up too much area in comparison to the monopalm only. Chair Hochanadel commented that any enhancement on this site is needed. M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 4-1/Caffery), 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To approve, >. subject to Conditions of Approval. 0 City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 9. Case 3.2909 SFR - An application by Marmol Radziner & Associates, agent for Stefan Bishop, owner, to construct a single-family residence of approximately 3,295 square feet located at 2230 Southridge Drive, Zone R-1- A, Section 25, APN 510-250-002. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner) Assistant Planner, David Newell, reported a correction on page 2 of the draft resolution which should read, ".. . the Planning Commission hereby approves Case 3.2909 SFR." He gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. Brad Williams, agent for the owner, is available for questions from the Commission. M/S/C (Scott/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. MISCELLANEOUS: 10. Case 5.0984 PD 291- An application by Geiger, LLC, for final approval of development plans for the Home Depot store located within the previously approved "Springs Shopping Center" located on the northeast corner of Gene Autry Trail and East Ramon Road, Zone M-1-P, Section 17, APN 677- 280-041 and 677-420-032 - 034. (Project Planner, Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. Commissioner Ringlein requested clarification on the proposed type of material to enclose the garden center. M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 4-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz, 1 abstained/ Caffery) To approve, as submitted. 11. Case 5.0982 PD 290 / TTM 31848 - An application by SUNCAL PSV, LLC, for final development plans for the approval of landscape and architectural plans for AVALON PSV, formerly known as "Palm Springs Village", due to a change in ownership located north of San Rafael Road and East of Indian Canyon Avenue, Zone PD 209, Section 35. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) 7 City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 23, 2006. Commissioner Ringlein reported that she attended the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting when this project was heard and a concern was addressed relating to the maintenance building and a possible disturbance to the adjoining property. Commissioner Scott requested clarification on the exterior surrounding wall. Marvin Roos, MSA & Associates, gave additional information. Blake Goetz, Fire Chief, stated that the fire department has a concern with the fire access on the clubhouse building and they are working with the applicant to resolve this issue. Russ Allison, representing SunCal, is available for questions from the Commission. Chair Hochanadel requested clarification on the water feature and the wind mitigation. M/S/C (Ring lein/Cohen, 4-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Chair Marantz, 1 abstained/ Caffery) To approve, as submitted. 12. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: **General Plan Update - **Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments - Craig A. Ewing reported that the next General Plan Steering Committee meeting will be held on August 31, 2006, and gave an update relating to the traffic analysis and the circulation plan. 13. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: No actions to report. 14. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Craig A. Ewing gave clarification regarding the Commission meeting with developers and/or neighbors to review a project and the status of the viewing projects at a pre - application level. Commissioner Caffery voiced his concern with the pre -application process. The Commission discussed this issue at further detail. 8 City of Palm Springs Planninig Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.