HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-28 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 28, 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 16 1
Vice Chair Hochanadel X 16 1
Cohen X 13 4
Ringlein X 14 3
Hutcheson 15 2
Caffery X 13 1
Scott X 14 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 23, 2007.
Craig A. Ewing requested Item 2C, Case 3.2999 SFR moved from the Consent Agenda
to Other Business as Item 3A and Item 3 then becomes Item 3B.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments, and no speakers coming forward Public
Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Commissioner Scott requested Item 2B be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further
discussion.
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2A. Draft Minutes of January 24, 2007.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Vice Chair Hochanadel, 5-0, 2 absent/Hutcheson/ Caffery) To approve,
minutes of January 24, 2007.
2B. Draft Resolution for Minor Changes to Planned Development Districts.
(Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services)
Craig A. Ewing provided further details relating to insignificant changes and setbacks to
Planned Development Districts.
Commissioner Caffery entered the Council Chamber at 1:41 p.m.
M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 5-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson, 1 abstained/ Caffery) To approve, draft
resolution, as submitted.
OTHER BUSINESS:
3A. Case 3.2999 SFR / 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
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 28, 2007.
The following persons came forward and spoke:
-John Harrell, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project, requested the balcony to
be removed.
-Daniel Hogan, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project, voiced concerns with
the balcony affecting his privacy, size of proposed structure and the drainage problem.
-Jane McFee, Palm Springs, concerned with the drainage problems on this lot.
-Earl Rose, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project; concerned with the density
of the project and drainage problems.
-Tom Warrick, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project; suggested a revision to
the plans.
-Steven Van, applicant rebuttal, provided additional details pertaining the 2 story
neighboring homes, height, elevations, setbacks and lot size.
-Bill Beck, seller of the property, spoke in favor of the project and provided additional
details relating to the property and the flooding concerns.
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Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Engineering, provided additional details pertaining
to the storm water runoff and indicated the property is not in a designated flood
zone and a standard condition is required for the provision of a hydrology study.
The Commission discussed privacy concerns, height and setbacks.
Further discussion was made pertaining to the Zoning Code regulations and the findings
for the Administrative Minor Modification.
Staff provided an additional map and details to the adjacent properties.
Commissioner Scott stated he was not in favor of this project because he felt the
neighboring properties will be adversely affected as a result of the approval, it is not
justified by environmental feature or historic development patterns of the property or
neighborhood and is not a harmonious relationship with existing and proposed adjoining
developments.
M/S/C (Scott/-1, -) To deny, Case 3.2999 and 7.1215 AMM. THE MOTION DID NOT
RECEIVE A SECOND AND WAS LOST.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Vice Chair Hochanadel, 2-4/Cohen/ Chair Marantz/ Scott/ Caffery), 1
absent/Hutcheson) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. MOTION FAILED.
M/S/C (Caffery/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson) To reconsider the Item.
M/S/C (Caffery/Chair Marantz, 6-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson) To continue to March 28,
2007, project referred back to the Architectural Committee to review project height, roof
lines, ridge lines, window locations and consideration of the project architecture and its
fit into the neighborhood character.
3B. Case 7.1223 AMM - An appeal by John Moore of a decision by the Director
of Planning Services for a request to reduce the side yard setback from 10
feet to 8 feet and the rear setback from 15 feet to 13 feet located at 2313
Camino Pelicano, Section 12, Zone R-1-C. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing,
Director of Planning Services)
Craig A. Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
February 28, 2007.
Commissioner Caffery concurred with Vice Chair Hochanadel and also suggested a
reduction of the building size to the applicant.
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John Moore, applicant, provided background information and his reason for filing the
appeal.
Vice Chair Hochanadel suggested to the applicant to work within the required setbacks
and move the proposed casita towards the main house.
M/S/C (Caffery/Ringlein, 6-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson) To deny, and uphold the Director’s
decision.
Craig A. Ewing noted this item is subject to an appeal to the City Council within 15 days.
The Planning Commission took a recess at 3:12 p.m.
The Planning Commission resumed the meeting at 3:20 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Case TTM 31422-A - An application by David and Trudy Johnston to
subdivide approximately 2.5 acres into five lots located at 2630 Anza Trail
and 2641 Morongo Trail, Zone R-1-B, Section 25. (Project Planner: David
Newell, Assistant Planner)
David Newell, Planning Assistant, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 28, 2007.
Chair Marantz opened the public hearing. There being no appearances, the public
hearing was closed.
Vice Chair Hochanadel stated his preference for wedge or rolled curbs.
Commissioner Caffery requested consideration from engineering staff for the large
drainage swales which take up too much property on single family homes.
M/S/C (Scott/Caffery, 6-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson) To recommend approval to City
Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
*Condition #25 - to allow a wedge or rolled curb
*Condition #29 - to allow a wedge or rolled curb
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5. Case 5.1136 CUP - An application by Simon Moore, on behalf of 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 / C-2,
Section 14 (IL), APN: 508-081-002. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez,
Assistant Planner)
Bryan Fernandez, Planning Assistant, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated February 28, 2007.
Bryan Fernandez noted that no outside construction is proposed.
Chair Marantz opened the public hearing, there being no appearances, the public
hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed the parking situation and noted the majority of tenants in
this complex are business offices which should not affect the parking.
Commissioner Ringlein noted more entertaining places are needed downtown and
a pedestrian experience is being promoted and does not see a problem with the parking
for this project.
The Commission discussed control of signage for this complex.
M/S/C (Caffery/Ringlein, 6-0, 1 absent/Hutcheson) To approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval, as amended:
*Condition #5 to include: A sign program shall be required for all new sign applications.
6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
* *General Plan Update
* *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Craig A. Ewing provided an update on the screencheck copy of the Consolidated Draft
of the General Plan and indicated it would be brought to the Commission in April.
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.
Craig A. Ewing reminded the Commission that the next Study Session will consist of a
review on Planned Development Districts in conjunction with the joint meeting with the
City Council on March 14, 2007.
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8. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS: None.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at
3:55 p.m.
Craig A. Ewing, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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