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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
OCTOBER 4, 2006
Large Conference Room – City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California
2:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA – Craig A. Ewing reported that the October 4, 2006
agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of
Council Chamber) and the Planning Services Department counter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
September 29, 2006.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened the Public Comments portion of the meeting.
Jono Hildner, Palm Springs, commented that they are in favor of the 3 items of discussion on
today’s agenda.
Frank Tyson, Palm Springs, suggested that Public Benefits also the include impact on
neighborhood properties; limit deviation from zoning standards and responsible planning.
Dennis Cunningham, Palm Springs, spoke about the requirements of bonding in the Chino
Cone area.
Ernie Vincent, Palm Springs, gave additional information regarding bonds on projects.
Vic Gainer, Palm Springs, stated that the density transfer is critical to keeping the Cone open.
There being no further comments, Public Comments was closed.
2. DISCUSSION – ESA-SP Zone -
*Transferring density outside of the Chino Cone
*Requiring completion bonds on projects
*Enforcement provisions
Craig A. Ewing gave background information relating to the ESA – SP Zone. The
Commission discussed the above 3 items.
The Commission discussed grading and completion bonds and the re-naturalized state of the
project site.
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City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission Study Session Minutes
of October 4, 2006
The Commission discussed the Transfer of Density from within the ESA-Sp zone to other
areas of the City. The transfer from a residential to a mixed use was discussed.
3. DISCUSSION - PUBLIC BENEFIT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS – Review
from September 6, 2006 Planning Commission Study Session
Craig A. Ewing gave an overview of the discussion the Planning Commission held at its
Study Session of September 11, 2006.
Craig will develop this into a Resolution and will be placed on the Consent Agenda.
4. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS –
Dianne Marantz commented that the Ethics Training was invaluable.
Bill Scott reported that the Convention Center is filled to capacity and the streets are full.
He’s concern with all the new developments and there not being sufficient parking.
Rick Hutcheson commented that the median near the Visitors center is very dirty. He
requested it be referred to Code Enforcement.
Leo Cohen stated that the Architectural Advisory meetings are going very late.
Larry Hochanadel, requested that the Engineering Dept. follow-up on a huge hole on Indian
Avenue near the Pilot Gas Station.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 4:06
p.m.
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