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Home My WebLink About2006-09-27 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 27, 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 X 6 1 Vice Chair Hochanadel X 7 0 Cohen X 5 2 Ringlein X 6 1 Hutcheson X 6 1 Caffery X 4 0 Scott X 4 0 Report of Posting of Agenda: The September 27, 2006 agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2006. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chair Marantz opened Public Comments -Ziva Hillenger, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 8. -Keith McCormick, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 8, -Vic Gainer, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 8. -Jade Nelson, Palm Springs, spoke in reference to Item 8 and gave a history of the site. -Mark Anderson, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 8. -Bob Helbling, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 8. -Tamara Stevens, read a letter on behalf of Ed Torres, PSEDC, stating their support of Item 8. -Karl Killefer, Palm Springs, spoke relating to Item 6 and requested consideration be given for the potential increased traffic along the alley. �I There being no further appearances, Public Comments was closed. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 2006 CONSENT AGENDA: Chair Marantz and Commissioner Hutcheson reported that they were not present for the meeting of August 23, 2006 and would abstain from voting on these minutes. 2A. Minutes of August 23, 2006 M/S/C (Caffery/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 abstained/Chair Marantz/Hutcheson) To approve, minutes of August 23, 2006. 2B. Case 3.2954 - An application by James Cioffl, agent for the Palm Springs Resort, INC., owners of the existing Ramada Inn, re -flagged as The Holiday Inn, for exterior renovations located at 1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3 (I.L.), Section 24, APN 502-310-033. (Project Planner: Diane Bullock) Chair Marantz reported a request has been made to pull Item 2B from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. \ Associate Planner, Diane Bullock, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 27, 2006. James Cioffi, architect, stated he is in agreement with the conditions. Commissioner Caffery requested clarification on the landscape canopies. M/S/C (Caffery/Cohen, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: 3. Case 3.2938 SFR - An application by Gerould Glenn Morrison to construct an approximate 2,953 square foot single family residence located at 2355 Milo Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 3, APN 504-161-008. (Project Planner, David Newell, Assistant Planner) Assistant Planner, David Newell, gave background information as outlined in the staff' report dated September 27; 2006. Chair Marantz requested clarification on the proposed color. Commissioner Caffery requested clarification on the elevations. F) City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 2006 Pat Seabol, applicant, reported that this will not be a manufactured home. Commissioner Caffery suggested that consideration be taken for the neighbors above this property and have the roofing material blend in with the surrounding area. M/S/C (Caffery/Scott, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 4. Case 3.398 SFR - An application by Don & Yvonne Merritt, owner, to remodel and expand an existing 1,960 single-family residence located at 2333 North Vista Drive, Zone R-1-13, Section 3, APN 504-171-016. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner) Assistant Planner, David Newell, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 27, 2006. Chair Marantz requested further information on the neighborhood response. Vice Chair Hochanadel requested clarification on the 5 foot sidewalks and curbs in this area. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Cohen, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. Case 5.1109 CUP - An application by Alcoa Wireless Services of Sprint Nextel, agent for Douglas C. Jones, for a Conditional Use Permit to install a forty-five foot tall communication antenna designed as a monopalm located within the existing building at 3500 East Tachevah Drive, Zone M-1-P, Section 7, APN 677-452-007. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner) (Continued from September 13, 2006.) . Assistant Planner, David Newell, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 27, 2006. Commissioner Hutcheson requested clarification on projects being brought forward without FAA approval. Commissioner Caffery stated his concern on the high amount of monopalms coming to the area. Commissioner Ringlein reiterated the request for a map indicating the location of cell towers within the City. 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 2006 Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. -Tom Hannah, representing Sprint Nextel, answered questions from the Commission and gave additional information. -Mark Anderson, Palm Springs, commented that he liked the design and location of the proposed project. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. Discussion was made relating to height versus the number of cell towers. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Cohen, 6-1/Vice Chair Hochanadel) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 6. Case 3.2934 MAJ / TTM 34933 - An application by Five Star Property Development, LLC, for David Stricker and Larry Cornell, owners of Ironwood, to divide air -space and construct 12 condominium units on approximately .069 acres located at 720 and 750 South Calle Palo Fierro, Zone R-3, Section 23, APN 508-181-017 and 018. (Project Planner: Diane Bullock, Associate Planner) Vice Chair Hochanadel stated he has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. He left the council chamber at 2:31 p.m. Associate Planner, Diane Bullock, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 27, 2006. She requested Condition #15 be deleted. Director of Public Works, Dave Barakian, addressed the overhead utility lines on the east, west and north property lines. Commissioner Hutcheson requested further information on the access to the alley and traffic. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. -David Strikler, applicant, requested condition #95 be eliminated due to a hardship and answered questions from the Commission. -Tamara Stevens, Palm Springs, voiced her concern with the width of the alley. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. E City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 2006 Chair Marantz commented that the alley has been there for a long time and in good condition however she is concerned with the undergrounding of utility lines. Further discussion was made relating to the paving of the alley. M/S/C (Scott/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel) To recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 34933 to City Council; and approve Case 3.2934, subject to Conditions of Approval; with the following revision to Condition #95, "All utility lines to be deferred to covenant." Vice Chair Hochanadel re-entered the council chamber at 2:50 p.m. 7. Case 5.0981 MAJ / TTM 32071 - An application by Marshall Ininns Design Group (Mesquite Villas 03) to subdivide approximately 6.8 acres for a condominium map and to construct 90 condominium units along the south side of Mesquite Drive, Zone R-3, Section 22, APN 513-300-045 and 048. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) Chair Marantz stated she has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. She left the council chamber at 2:52 p.m. Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 27, 2006. Commissioner Caffery indicated he could have a potential conflict of interest and would abstain from the discussion and vote and left the council chamber at 2:55 p.m. Vice Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. -Marshall Ininns, architect, stated that they are in compliance with the conditions, gave additional information and answered questions from the Commission. -Denny Schallock, Palm Springs, lives adjacent to this project, stated that this site is on a wash and indicated the dust and noise would be a health hazard to the elderly. -Judy Hall, Palm Springs, lives to adjacent to.this project, concerned with the quality of air, view, water and the access on Mesquite. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Ringlein requested clarification on the hours of construction and noise and dust mitigation. 5 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 2006 Director of Public Works, Dave Barakian, gave further clarification on the hydrology study and the water run-off. He spoke in further detail regarding Engineering Condition #34, relating to the requirement of debris basin on allottee land. Commissioner Ringlein thanked the applicant for their sensitivity towards mountainous areas and for not adding walls and gates to the development. M/S/C (Ringlein/Scott, 5-0, 2 absent/Caffery/ Chair Marantz) To approve the project architecture and recommend approval of the condominium map to the City Council. Chair Marantz and Commissioner Caffery re-entered the council chamber at 3:17 p.m. A recess was taken at 3:17 p.m. The meeting resumed at 3:31 p.m. 8. Case 5.1042 PD 311 / TTM 33514 - An application by South Palm Canyon LLC, agent for Wayne & Frances Lee, for a proposed Planned Development District to allow the development of 125 condominium units and approximately 39,000 square feet of commercial space on an approximate 2.67-acre site located at 450 - 490 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15, APN: 513-214-004, 005 and 513-214-010, 011. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) Craig A. Ewing recommended this project be continued to the meeting of October 11, 2006, because the Environmental Impact Report is currently under the Comment Period. Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, gave background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 27, 2006. Chair Marantz stated Commissioner's Hochanadel, Cohen and herself have seen a visual presentation of this project. Commissioner's Ringlein and Scott stated they have seen a presentation of the project at the Main Street meeting and Open House. Commissioner Caffery stated he has seen the project presentation at the PSEDC meeting and the Open House. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. -Brian Linnekan, applicant, gave a visual presentation of the project. -Ana Escalante, architect, stated the benefits of this project including revitalization of downtown and the public amenities. 0 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 2006 -Lance O'Donnell, architect, stated the architecture goals for the project and gave additional information relating the set -backs, elevations, landscape features. He gave a visual presentation of different viewpoints of the proposed project. -Tom Doczi, landscape architect, TKD Associates, gave details relating to the landscaping. -Roxanne Ploss, Palm Springs, voiced her concern that project is too dense and too high. -Char (no last name written), real estate agent, spoke in favor of the project. -Dan Hall, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project. -Wesley (last name not legible), Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project. -Paul Mediano, vice-president of Main Street, spoke in favor of the project. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was continued until the meeting of October 11, 2006. Commissioner Ringlein requested clarification on the elevations on Indian Canyon and Ramon Road, parking, commercial delivery and trash pick-up. She suggested an art project for the construction fence. Commissioner Scott commented that the project is very dense and suggested the project be opened up more, possibly adding a water or art feature on Indian Canyon. He suggested this project be taken to the Historic Preservation Board for informational purposes. Commissioner Cohen re -iterated an art project on the construction fence and suggested a rendering of the proposed building. Commissioner Hutcheson complemented the parking on street level but concerned with the frontage on Indian Canyon and suggested adding landscaping to this area. Chair Marantz was very pleased with the architecture and requested clarification on fire protection for the height of the building. Dave Barakian, Director of Public Works, gave clarification on the prohibition of street parking near this intersection. M/S/C (Ring lei n/Cohen, 7-0) To continue, to the meeting of October 11, 2006. MISCELLANEOUS: 9. Schedule of Planning Commission representation to the Architectural Advisory Committee meetings. 7 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 2006 The Schedule of Attendance to the Architectural Advisory Meetings is as follows October 2006 Leo Cohen April 2007 Dianne Marantz November 2006 Bill Scott May 2007 Dianne Marantz December 2006 Rick Hutcheson June 2007 Toni Ringlein January 2007 Toni Ringlein July 2007 Leo Cohen February 2007 Larry Hochanadel August 2007 Leo Cohen March 2007 Jon Caffery September 2007 Bill Scott 10. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: -General Plan Update -Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments Craig A. Ewing reported that the General Plan Steering Committee will meet tomorrow, September 28th, and gave further details. 11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: None to report. 12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS - Vice Chair Hochanadel reported a safety hazard (hole in the street) on Indian Canyon and Garnet Street be referred to the Engineering Department for repair. 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m. ....t,, , .. - I x