HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-25 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 25, 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
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Vice Chair Hochanadel
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Cohen X
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Ringlein X
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Hutcheson X
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Caffery
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Scott X
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Y Report of Posting of Agenda: The 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, October 20, 2006.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments.
- Tamara Stevens, PSEDC, read a letter written by Ed Torres, who spoke in favor of the
Smoke Tree Commons project and the Chino Cone Ordinance.
There being no further appearances, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Chair Marantz requested Item 213 be pulled for further discussion.
M/S/C (Scott/Hutcheson, 5-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery) To approve,
Item 2A and 2C, as part of the Consent Agenda.
I 2A. Minutes of September 27, 2006 Approved, as part of the Consent Agenda.
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2B. Case 3.2953 SFR - An application by Thomas Joanides, owner, to construct
a 5,134 square foot, single-family residence on a developed parcel
approximately .047 acres located at 320 West Camino Alturus, Zone R113,
Section 27, APN 513-380-021 - 020. (Project Planner: Chris Ison, Planning
Technician)
Chair Marantz requested clarification on the height of the home.
M/S/C (Scott/Ringlein, 5-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery) To approve,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
2C. Case 3.2966 SFR - An application by Jana & David Duffner, owners, to
construct a 4,498 square foot single-family residence on a vacant parcel
approximately 0.46 acres located at 1440 Avenida Sevilla, Zone R-113,
Section 35, APN 512-210-054. (Project Planner: Chris Ison, Planning
Technician) Approved, as part of the Consent Agenda.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
3. Case 3.2944 - MAJ - An application by Verizon to construct a 6,000 square
foot office / warehouse building and associated site improvements located
at 950 Williams Road, Zone M-1 (Section 19 Redevelopment Project Area 4),
APN 680-160-040. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner /
Continued from the October 11, 2006 meeting)
Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated October 25, 2006. Associate Planner, Ken Lyon, gave additional
information at the exhibits.
Chair Marantz requested clarification on the type of material proposed for the building.
Commissioner Scott stated that he was in attendance at the Architectural Advisory
Committee and indicated that the consensus was that it should remain simple style with
the recommendation that all 4 sides be developed.
Commissioner Hutcheson stated he liked the improvements that have been made.
M/S/C (Scott/Hutcheson, 5-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery) To approve,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
4. Case 32550 PM Waiver - An application by Fulton Buntain of Desert Four
LLC, requesting to waive the requirement of a parcel map to subdivide two
parcels into one parcel for condominium purposes at located at 19071 and
19753 McLane Street, Zone M2, Section 15, APN 666-411-002. (Project
Planner: Diane Bullock, Associate Planner)
Associate Planner, Diane Bullock, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 25, 2006.
M/S/C (Hutcheson/Scott, 5-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery) To approve,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
5. Case 10.457 Determination - An application by Elvira J. D'Agostino
Professional Building, LLC, requesting the Planning Commission to
determine Hair Stylist as a similar permitted use in the Professional Zone for
a property located at 180 North Luring Drive, Zone P, Section 13. (Project
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Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner)
Commissioner Hutcheson stated he has a conflict of interest and would not participate
in the discussion and vote. He left the council chamber at 1:55 p.m.
Assistant Planner, David Newell, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 25, 2006.
Commissioner Ringlein requested clarification on the zoning process.
M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 4-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery, 1 abstained/
Hutcheson) To approve, as submitted.
Commissioner Hutcheson re-entered the council chamber at 2:00 p.m.
6. Case 5.1050 / PD 312 - Smoke Tree Commons Final PD Architecture and
Landscape Plans for a previously approved Planned Development District
312 for the development of approximately 170,265 square feet shopping
center on the southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Farrell Drive,
Zone C-S-C, Section 36. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal
J Planner)
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Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated October 25, 2006.
Commissioner Hutcheson requested clarification on the loading area.
Commissioner Scott commended the design team and requested clarification on the flat
roofs and solar energy features.
Commissioner Cohen stated that he attended the Architectural Advisory Committee
meeting twice and the reception was very good.
M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery) To approve, as
submitted.
7. Planned Developments and Public Benefit Requirements - To consider a
draft City Council Policy Statement. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing,
Planning Director)
Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated October 25, 2006.
The Commission requested clarification and discussed Public Benefits in detail.
Commissioner Hutcheson suggested additional language be included pertaining to
environmental conservation features. The Commission was in agreement.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery) To adopt the
resolution and approve, with the inclusion of language pertaining to LEAD Certified
buildings.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. Case 5.1110 / PD 327 - An application by Cioffi Architects for Nichols
Properties to develop a 2-story mixed -use commercial / residential building
with covered parking and associated landscaping on an approximate 0.60-
acre parcel located at 135 West Hermosa Place, Zone C-1 / R-2, Section 10,
APN: 505-263-006. (Project Planner: Diane Bullock,
Associate Planner)
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Chair Marantz reported that this Item has been requested to be continued until
November 8, 2006.
Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances, the Public
Hearing was closed.
M/S/C (Cohen/Ringlein, 4-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery, 1 abstained/
Hutcheson) To continue, to the meeting of November 8, 2006.
9. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Chino Cone and Adjacent Areas - To
consider an amendment to the Environmentally Sensitive Area -Specific Plan
(ESA-SP) Zone. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning
Services / Continued from the meeting of October 11, 2006.)
Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated October 25, 2006.
ll Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
Jono Hildner, Palm Springs, suggested additional language be added to
the amendment pertaining to the Performance Agreement and Enforcement sections.
- Jeff Balinger, Best, Best & Krieger, representing Century Vintage, stated that the off -
site density transfer being proposed will not be effective and suggested an amendment
of the General Plan and Zoning Code.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Scott commented that he had no objections to the changes Mr. Hildner
suggested, and voiced his concern with the receiving site of the density transfer.
Commissioner Ringlein was in agreement with Mr. Hildner's suggested changes.
The Commission discussed performance bonds in detail.
Craig A. Ewing provided additional information relating to Transfer Outside Planning
Areas.
M/S/C (Hutcheson/Cohen, 5-0, 2 absent/Vice Chair Hochanadel/Caffery)
To continue; with direction to planning staff to amend the draft policy and resolution.
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10. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
**General Plan Update
**Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Ken Lyon gave a review on the General Plan Update.
Craig A. Ewing gave details relating to complaints which have been received in
reference to amplified outdoor music.
11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.
12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS -
Commissioner Hutcheson reported that he would not be attending the next meeting on
November 1 st
Commissioner Ringlein reported an engineering complaint relating to the pavement on
De Anza at the Enclave at Sunrise
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at
2:54 p.m.
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