HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-08 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
August 08, 2007
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present
Present
Year: FY 2007/2008
This Meeting:
to Date:
Excused Absences:
Chair Marantz
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2
Vice Chair Hochanadel X
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0
Cohen X
4
0
Ringlein X
4
0
Hutcheson X
4
0
Caffery X
4
0
Scott X
4
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,
August 3, 2007.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Planning Commission will discuss the
order of the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent
Calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
The agenda was accepted with no changes.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Hochanadel opened public comments, and there being no appearances, public
comments was closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Hutcheson noted his abstention on Item 2B.
Commissioner Caffery noted his abstention on Item 26.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Scott, 6-0, 1 absent/Chair Marantz) To approve, Items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D,
2E and 2F, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson's
abstention on Item 2B and Commissioner Caffery's abstention on Item 2B.)
2A. Draft Minutes of July 26, 2007.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2B. Draft Resolution to recommend denial to the City Council for the request by
Palm Springs Modem Homes VI, LLC, Case 5.1103 CUP 13.2941 MAJ / TTM
33162 (Pedregal) to delete the requirement to underground utility lines and
recommend approval to the City Council to remove the street light along
Tram Way Road.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson's
abstention and Commissioner Caffery's abstention.)
2C. SP 07-081 - An application by Imperial Sign Company for a new sign
program at a commercial building located at 3700 East Tachevah Drive,
Zone W-M-1-P, Section 7. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant
Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2D. SP 07-089 - An application by Quiel Bros. Sign Company to install one
permanent main sign approximately 68.75 square feet located at 330
East Amado Road, Zone C-2, Section 14, APN: 508-031-016. (Project
Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner).
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2E. Case 3.3105 MAJ - An application by Dollar Rent A Car to construct an
approximate 455 square foot modular office building located at 326 North
Civic Drive, Zone A, Section 13, APN: 502-100-804. (Project Planner: Bryan
Fernandez, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2F. Case 3.2743 MAJ - An application by Allen Yadgari of Hotel Modeme to
architecturally renovate the former Tiki Hotel and Spa located at 1910
South Camino Real, Zone R-2, Section 26, APN: 611-141-001. (Project
Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. Case 10.0461 DET - A request by the Livmor Estates Neighborhood to close
Livmor Avenue at Civic Avenue adjacent to the dog park. (Marcus Fuller,
Assistant Director of Public Works)
David Barakian, Director of Public Works, provided background information as outlined
in the staff report dated August 8, 2007. Mr. Barakian noted the City Council approved
a community development block grant for improvements to Civic Drive which would tie
into this project to include a meandering sidewalk and a location for a bus stop. Staff
noted both the fire and police departments did not have any objections to this street
closure.
Commissioner Cohen requested posting of traffic signage to alert drivers on Farrell
Road of the road closure. Staff responded a traffic sign could be posted on Farrell Drive
and either Louella Road or Airlane Road.
M/S/C (Caffery/Hutcheson, 6-0, 1 absent/Chair Marantz) To recommend approval to
City Council, as amended:
*To include traffic signage reflecting the street closure.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Case 5.1150 CUP / 6.500 VAR - An application by T-Mobile USA for the
installation of a forty-five foot high commercial communications
antenna designed as a monopalm and six equipment cabinets within a
579 square foot lease area located at 4711 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone
CDN, Section 30, APN: 681-170-056. (Project Planner: David A. Newell,
Assistant Planner)
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, stated staff received a request from the applicant
requesting a continuation and indicated staff is in concurrence with the request.
M/S/C (Cohen/Caffery, 6-0, 1 absent/Chair Marantz) To continue, to an indefinite date.
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5. Case 5.1158 CUP - An application by Mark Matthews, on behalf of Wiefels &
Sons, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a pet/animal crematorium
located at 4615 Camino Parocela, Zone M-1, Section 19, APN: 680-093-011.
(Project Planner: Christopher Brown, Contract Planner)
Christopher Brown, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated August 8, 2007.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing:
-Jim Cioffi, architect for the project, was available for questions from the Commission.
There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Scott, 6-0, 1 absent/Chair Marantz) To recommend approval to the
City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval.
6. Case 5.1161 CUP - An application by D.R. West, LLC for the construction of
two Building Pads and the use of a drive -through facility within the
Gene Autry Plaza shopping center located at the southeast comer of Ramon
Road and Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 20, APN: 680-170-
044. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated August 8, 2007.
Commissioner Scott requested staff address how many drive -through facilities will be
allowed. Staff confirmed the drive -through use is for only one facility.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing, and there being no appearances, the
public hearing was closed.
M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Chair Marantz) To approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
7. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: Work Program Priorities and
Subcommittee Assignments
Craig A. Ewing reported the City Council extended the urgency ordinance for office uses
on the first floor in the CBD zone and therefore the Commission will discuss this topic at
their September study session.
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8. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: No actions taken during the month of August.
9. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUETS: None reported.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
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