HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-27 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
December 27, 2006
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Marantz called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present
Present
Year: FY 2006/2007
This Meeting:
to Date:
Excused Absences
Chair Marantz
X
12
1
Vice Chair Hochanadel X
12
1
Cohen
9
4
Ringlein
11
2
Hutcheson
X
12
1
Caffery
X
9
1
Scott
X
10
0
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., Friday,
December 22, 2006.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments, there being no appearances, Public
Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Director of Planning Services, Craig A. Ewing, requested Item 2A, the minutes of
November 22, 2006, be withdrawn.
2A. Minutes of November 22, 2006
Withdrawn
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2.B. 3.2981 MAJ - An Application by Desert View East, LLC to construct an
approximately 5,078 square foot warehouse building located at 19116
Ruppert Street, Zone M2, Section 16, APN 666-402-005. (Project Planner:
David Newell)
M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Hutcheson, 5-0, 2 absent/Cohen/ Ringlein) To approve.
3. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: None.
MISCELLANEOUS:
4. 10.468 Letter of Determination requested by Carrie Bonica, Owner, to allow
In The Doghouse property at 4711-B East Palm Canyon Drive, zoned CDN to
be considered for dog care and grooming, Zone CDN, Section 30. (Project
Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)
Christopher Ison, Planning Technician, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated December 27, 2006.
The applicant addressed the Planning Commission's concerns relating to the
elimination of dog waste, location, walking of the dogs, hours of operation and the
maximum number of dogs allowed.
Commissioner Scott requested the following provision be included: No
overnight boarding allowed.
Commissioner Hochanadel requested staff address the control of complaints at this
location.
M/S/C (Hutcheson/Caffery, 4-1/Vice Chair Hochanadel), 2 absent/Cohen/ Ringlein) To
approve the determination, as amended: No over -night boarding allowed.
5. 5.0931 An Application by Century Vintage Homes to amend PDD 297 to allow
a reduction of the Front Yard Setback of lot 7 and to allow patio covers.
Zone PDD 297 Section 34, 3674 Mountain Gate. (Project Planner:
Christopher Ison, Planning Technician.)
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Christopher Ison, Planning Technician, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated December 27, 2006. He indicated this item consists of two
separate applications.
Chair Marantz requested confirmed with staff the side yard set -backs.
Commissioner Scott requested clarification on the administrative process for the patio
covers.
Tom Hill, representing Century Homes, gave further details relating to the front yard set-
back reduction and requested approval.
M/S/C (Caffery/Scott, 5-0, 2 absent/Cohen/ Ringlein) To approve, to allow a patio
cover in the rear yard of lot 7, subject to staffs recommendation for administrative
minor modifications.
The Commission confirmed with staff the set -backs and requested clarification on the
existing neighboring homes.
Commissioner Scott stated that he is not in favor of the reduced set -backs simply for a
larger swimming pool
M/S/C (Scott/Vice Chair Hochanadel, 5-0, 2 absent/Cohen/ Ringlein) To deny,
the request to reduce the front yard setback of lot 7.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
"General Plan Update
"*Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Craig A. Ewing provided the status of the General Plan update.
Craig A. Ewing provided additional details on signage for temporary construction
fencing.
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8. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.
10. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS -
Chair Marantz requested code enforcement follow-up on a complaint she had previously
reported regarding a parked trailer.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:05 p.m.
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