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Home My WebLink About2007/02/14 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS i PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 14, 2007 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present Present Year: FY 2006/2007 This Meeting: to Date: Excused Absences Chair Marantz X 15 1 Vice Chair Hochanadel X 15 1 Cohen X 12 4 Ringlein 13 3 Hutcheson X 15 1 Caffery X 12 1 Scott X 13 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. on Friday, February 9, 2007. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chair Marantz opened Public Comments. -John Herrall, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda, Item 2C, concerned with the height and mass. -Beatrice Dann, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 2C, concerned with the height and mass. -Daniel Hogan, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 2C; concerned with the water drainage. -Dan Valentino, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of Consent Agenda, Item 2C, concerned with the scale of property. -Steve Van, applicant rebuttal, for Consent Agenda, Item 2, provided additional information pertaining to the height, elevations and lot line adjustment. • There being no further comments, Public Comments was closed. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2007 CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Hutcheson requested Item 2C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. M/SIC (Scott/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) To approve, Items 2A and 213, as part of the Consent Agenda. 2A. Minutes of December 13, 2006 and December 27, 2006. Approved, as part of the Consent Agenda. 213. Case 3.2978 (7.1231 AMM) / 3.2979 / 3.2980 (7.1232 AMM) - A request by Tuscan Homes LLC, to construct three single-family residences, approximately 3,600, 4,400 and 3,300 square feet located at 2100, 2160 and 2200 Tuscan Road, Section 03, Zone R-1-A. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician) Approved, as part of the Consent Agenda. • 2C. Case 3.2999 / 7.1215 AMM - An application by Steven J. Van, owner, for a request to increase building height to construct an approximate 6,355 square foot single-family residence on a parcel approximately 0.435 acres or 15,116 square feet located at 350 El Portal, Section, 27, Zone R-1-B. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician) Christopher Ison, Planning Technician, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007. Craig A. Ewing provided further clarification on the size of the substandard lot and stated that the language from the zoning code and the general plan would be provided at the next meeting pertaining to the hillside ordinance. M/SIC (Caffery/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) To continue, to an indefinite date, and direct planning staff to prepare an analysis of the proposed height of the home in comparison to the surrounding homes. MISCELLANEOUS: 3. Case 3.2984 MAJ / 5.1025 PD 307 - An application by H & H Investments, LLC., for the approval of final development plans for Pads D and E of the previously approved Planned Development District (PD 307) called "Tahquitz Plaza" located on the northeast comer of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way, Zone C-1AA, Section 14, APN: 508-070-035 and 508-070-042. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner) 2 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2007 iCommissioner Cohen noted an error the agenda should read: ". . . on the northwest corner . . . " David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007. Craig A. Ewing noted a potential long time problem could arise with code enforcement pertaining to the Architectural Advisory Committee's recommendation for "no storage against the rear windows". Allen Sanborn, Sanborn A&E, architect, provided additional details relating to the storefront windows. M/S/C (HutchesonNice Chair Hochanadel, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: The glass windows / window displays on the street- side elevations be approved by the Planning Department. 4. Case 5.0899 PD 271 / TM 30050 - PDD AMND - An application by Newport Coast Capital Management to amend the previously approved final development plans for PD 271 (ALTA) to allow for a flat roof option for Plan "B" • of the Final Development Plans located at 600 South Palm Canyon Drive, Section 35, Zoned PDD 271, APN: 513-280-001. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician) Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007. Commissioner Caffery stated he has a property-related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. He left the Council Chamber @ 2:20 p.m. Chair Marantz noted an error on the address for this project indicating it was much further south. M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 5-0, 1 absent/Ringlein, 1 abstained/ Caffery) To approve, as submitted. Commissioner Caffery re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:23 p.m. 5. Case 5.0984 PD 291 - PDD AMND - An application by Endure Investments, LLC., to amend the final development plans involving one of the buildings within a previously approved Planned Development District 291, "The Springs Shopping Center", located at the northeast comer of Gene Autry Trail and East • Ramon Road, Zone PDD 291, Section 17. (Project Planner, Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner) 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2007 • Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007. Commissioner Caffery noted his concern with the landscaping and signage. M/S/C (Cohen/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: Landscaping plans to be approved by the Planning Department. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. Case 5.1142 CUP - An application by Rhonda Swanson for Palm Desert National Bank to allow the operation of a full-service financial institution in an existing vacant office facility pending completion of the Rael Project located at 333 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15, APN: 513-082-036. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant 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 2:30 p.m. • Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007. Commissioner Caffery noted his concern with a new tenant coming forward and using the existing conditional use permit. Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing, and no speakers coming forward the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Cohen, 5-0, 1 absent/Ringlein, 1 abstained/ Chair Marantz) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: This CUP shall expire upon vacation of the property by the current applicant. Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:34 p.m. Craig A. Ewing noted that this is the Planning Commission's final action which may be appealed to the City Council. 7. Case 5.1136 CUP - An application by Simon Moore, La Casita Restaurant, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow additional entertainment, karaoke, dancing, live music and DJ entertainment to existing program and to extend hours • located at 100 South Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-A, Section 14 (IL), APN: 508- 081-002. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner) 4 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2007 Craig A. Ewing requested this item to be continued to an indefinite date; a new notice will be posted and mailed. Vice Chair Hochanadel noted an error on the street name which should be "Indian Canyon Drive". M/S/C (Caffery/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) To continue, to an indefinite date. 8. Case No. 6.498 VAR - An application by Frito Lay for a Variance to increase the maximum fence height in the front yard setback from four and one-half feet to seven feet located at 19251 Ruppert Street, Zone M-2, Section 15, APN: 666- 401-009 and 004. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner) David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. Allen Sanborn, Sanborn A&E, representing the owner, commented this property has been • vandalized and the wall would secure the vehicles and the property. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Caffery/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) To approve, subject to conditions of approval. The Planning Commission took a recess was at 2:42 p.m. The meeting resumed at 2:52 p.m. 9. Case No. 5.1108 PD 326 / TTM 34580 - An application by Wessman Holdings, LLC, for a proposed Planned Development District 326 and Tentative Tract Map 34580 (The Edge at Belardo) to subdivide approximately 6.9 acres into 66 detached town-home lots and 6 lettered lots (Lots A-F), recreation area and swimming pool located at the southwest comer of Belardo Road South and Morongo Road, Zoned R-3 (Multiple-family Residential & Hotel), Section 22, APN: 513-300-033 and 043. (Project Planner, Edward O. 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 2:54 p.m. • Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007. 5 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2007 Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing. -John Wessman, applicant, provided additional detailed information pertaining to the density, parking spaces, elevations and the view corridors. He requested condition #29 be eliminated and lot #66 to remain; and does not want to add the 2 additional guest parking spaces. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission discussed energy conservation, pad elevations and building height. Commissioner Caffery stated that he does not feel the 2 guest parking spaces are required and would prefer to see a larger recreation and landscape area. MIS/C (Caffery/Cohen, 5-0, 1 absent/Ringlein, 1 abstained/ Chair Marantz) To adopt the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval of Case 5.1108 PD 326 and Tentative Tract Map 34580 to the City Council; as amended: "Condition#29 —That if lot#66 is to be retained it is to be developed outside of the open space zone. "Work with planning and engineering staff to resolve conditions of approval. Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 3:54 p.m. 10. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: • "General Plan Update * "Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments Craig A. Ewing provided details of the screen check draft environmental impact report. Craig A. Ewing reminded the Commission of the joint meeting with the City Council to be held on March 14, 2007. 11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. Craig A. Ewing provided details of the City Council's Study Session to be held February 15, 2007; the topic of discussion will be the parking concerns at the Convention Center. • 6 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2007 12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Commissioner Scott provided details relating to the Modernism events starting on February 16th. Vice Chair Hochanadel reported the timing is off on the signal light on Sunny Dunes and Palm Canyon and needs to be checked. 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 3:59 P.M. A. ing, At Dir r of Planni ervices • • 7