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Home My WebLink About2007-06-27 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 27, 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 This Meeting: to Date: Year: FY 2006/2007 Excused Absences: Chair Marantz X 26 1 Vice Chair Hochanadel X 26 1 Cohen X 23 4 Ringlein X 23 4 Hutcheson X 25 2 Caffery X 21 3 Scott X 21 3 REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was available for public access at the City Hail exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2007. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Staff requested Item 2C pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. Commissioner Scott noted his abstention on the minutes of May 2nd and May 9th. Commissioner Caffery noted his abstention on the minutes of May 9th and Item 213. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chair Marantz opened Public Comments: There being no appearances, Public Comments was closed. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of June 27, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR: M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 7-0) To approve, Items 2A and 213, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Scotts abstention on the minutes of May 2nd and May e. Commissioner Caffery's abstention on the minutes of May gth and Item 2B.) 2A. Draft Minutes of May 2, 2007, May 9, 2007 and May 16, 2007. Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Scotrs abstention on the minutes of May 2, 2007 and May 9, 2007. Commissioner Caffery's abstention on the minutes of May 9, 2007.) 2B. Case 3.2667 and 3.2668 MAJ Time Extension - An application by Virgil Havener for a one year time extension to construct two one-story 4-unit apartment complexes located at 549 El Placer and 563 El Placer, Zone R-2, Section 19. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner). Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Caffery's abstention.) MISCELLANEOUS: 2C. SP 06-083 - An application by Regal Cinemas to allow an attraction board below the existing sign located at 789 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone C-1- AA, Section 14. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner) David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2007. Mr. Newell requested condition #6 modified to include the existing signage on the building's north elevation be removed. Chair Marantz requested further clarification on the details of the sign. Chris Polster, AKC Services representing the applicant, responded the board will accommodate all the titles of the movies and start time with no flashing, blinking or scrolling. The Commission and staff discussed the issuance of special sign permits for temporary events of public interest such as the Film Festival. Staff noted there is a provision in the zoning code stating the intensity of lighting to a sign may be reviewed by the director. 2 City of Palm springs Planning Commission Minutes of June 27. 2007 M/S/C (Caffery/Scott, 7-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended: *Condition #6 modified to include removal of the existing signage on the building's north elevation on the glass above the entrance. 3. SP 07-056 - An application by Best Signs, Inc. for a sign program on a commercial industrial building located at 630 Vella Road, Zone M-1, Section 19, APN: 680-191-007. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner). Chair Marantz noted a business related conflict of interest and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 1:50 p.m. Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, noted the conditions of approval for this project were not included in the staff report and have been distributed. Mr. Fernandez provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2007. The Commission discussed a tenant occupying more than one space and the signage permissible. The consensus was to condition one sign per tenant. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Cohen, 6-0, 1 abstained/ Chair Marantz) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 1:59 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. Case 3.3051 MAJ / 6.499 VAR - An Application by Ramon Partnership to construct an office building with associated parking in the front yard setback area located at 4001 East Ramon Road, Zone P, Section 19. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner) Commissioner Caffery noted his abstention and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. He left the Council Chamber at 2:01 p.m. David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2007. Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, provided additional details on the vacation of Avenida Evelita. 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of June 27, 2007 Commissioner Scott requested the applicant address the landscaping plan between the adjacent property line. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing: -Will Kleindist, project architect, WWCOT/Mills Architects, addressed the south property line and landscaping concerns. Mr. Kleindist requested an 8 foot wall trash enclosure with chain -link roofing and provided details on the first LEED certified building in the city. There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the landscaping adjacent to the property line and the trash enclosure. Commissioner Scott commended the applicant on the architecture and the concept of the LEED Certified building. WS/C (Scott/Cohen, 6-0, 1 abstained/ Caffery) To approve Case 3.3051 MAJ and 6.499 VAR, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended: "Trash enclosure to include an 8 foot maximum height wall with chain -link roofing. Commissioner Caffery re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:12 p.m. 5. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM * Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments - Update. 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update. 7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Commissioner Scott requested staff address the procedure for public comments during the Architectural Advisory Committee meetings. Staff responded dialogue would continue with the Archictural Advisory Committee to determine which method works best for them. Mr. Robertson reported the Final Environmental Impact Report for Boulders and Crescendo project has been received and will be forwarded to the Commission for review. 12 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of June 27. 2007 Commissioner Cohen requested staff address abandoned signs on buildings within the city. Staff responded to call in and report the addresses so that proper action can be taken. Commissioner Ringlein reported an abandoned banner for Cirque Dreams. Mrs. Ringlein noted the Architectural Advisory Committee has requested a joint study session to discuss metal buildings. Vice Chair Hochanadel requested staff follow-up on the blue tarp roofs on Ramon Road previously reported. Chair Marantz requested staff address the progress of the Home Depot construction. Staff explained the plan check and permitting track process. 8. ADJOURNMENT: The being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 2:21 p.m. Ed and O_ Ro6ertson Acting Director of Planning Services 5