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Home My WebLink About2008/01/23 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 23, 2008 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1:33 p.m. Year: FY 2007/2008 Present ROLL CALL: Present This Meeting: to Date: Excused Absences: Chair Marantz X 15 2 Vice Chair Hochanadel X 17 0 Cohen X 17 1 Ringlein X 16 Caffery X 16 Scott X 17 0 • REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda 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, January 18, 2008. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Ringlein requested Item 213 pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.) Chair Marantz open public comments and there being none, public comments was closed. CONSENT CALENDAR: MIS/C (Cohen/Ringlein, 6-0) To approve, Items 2A, 2C and 2D as part of the Consent Calendar. City of Palm springs Planning Commission Minutes of January 23, 2008 • 2A. Draft minutes of January 9, 2008. Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. 2B. Case 5.1162 PD 342 (Palm Mountain Resort and Spa) - A draft resolution for a General Plan Amendment and Planned Development District to renovate an existing 120 room hotel to a 188 room hotel on an approximately 2.77-acre site located at 155 South Belardo Road, Zone R3, Section 15, APN 613-142-001. (Project Planner: Lyn Calerdine, Contract Planner) Commissioner Ringlein requested staff revise the conditions to reflect the correct calculation of fifteen (15) in-lieu parking spaces. Staff reported that the in-lieu parking fee is $12,000. per parking space. Commissioner Scott noted that he is not in favor of the project because he felt this is a misuse of the zoning code. • M/S/C (RingleinNice Chair Hochanadel, 5-1/Scott) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended: -In-lieu parking fee for 15 parking spaces. 2C. Case 6.497 VAR - A draft resolution to allow an existing single-family dwelling addition constructed without permits within the required 15 foot setback located at 1590 Paseo El Mirador, Zone R-1-C, Section 11, APN: 507- 122-004. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner) Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. 2D. Case 3.2879 MAJ - An application by Roger Evans to construct an approximately 8,000 square foot warehouse building located at 4589 East Sunny Dunes Road, Zone M1, Section 19, APN: 680-160-036. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner) Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. 2 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of January 23, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS 3. Case 5.1188 - A conformity report for the proposal by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Cultural Indian's Cultural Museum project located at the southeast comer of East Tahquitz Canyon Way and Hermosa Drive, Zone RA, Section 14, APN: 508-100-038 and 040. (Project Planner: Diane A. Bullock, Associate Planner) Diane Bullock, Associate Planner provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 23, 2008. Ms. Bullock reported that staff is recommending several traffic improvement measures, including installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Hermosa Drive. Commissioner Ringlein noted that she attended the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting, when this project was presented, and the consensus was that this is an excellent design. -Tom Davis, Chief Planning & Development Officer, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla • Indians, stated their development team is available for questions and provided further details on the tribe's review process. M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 6-0) To recommend approval to the City Council, as amended: -inclusion of the revised suggested engineering conditions. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. Case 5.1080 CUP / 6.492 VAR - An application by Sprint Nextel for a Conditional Use Permit to install a forty-four foot high communication antenna designed as a slim-line monopole with equipment cabinets and a Variance to exceed the fifteen foot antenna height maximum located at 605 East Industrial Place, Zone C-M, Section 23, APN: 508-162-009. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner) David A. Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 23, 2008. Mr. Newell noted on page 3 of the staff report that it should reflect condition #1 regarding re-paving and re-striping of the parking lot. 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of January 23, 2008 Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing: -Larry Cornell, Palm Springs, managing partner, Five Star Property Development, requested consideration be taken for the surrounding redevelopment of the neighborhood; and noted their preference for a monopalm with palm trees to camflouge the antenna. -Michael Rice, Palm Springs, owner of the property, stated he has upgraded the property and felt that the antenna would not be an eye-sore to the new development across the street. There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Ringlein stated she felt that utility poles are more offensive than cell towers and agreed that a monopalm with surrounding palm trees would look better in this area. Commissioner Scott stated he felt a monopalm and surrounding palm trees would cluster the area and preferred a monopole. • Commissioner Caffery noted this is exactly what the Commission has requested. Vice Chair Hochanadel noted his preference for a monopalm at this location noting that a monopole would look out of character with the surrounding environment. M/S/C (Caffery/Scott, 5-1/Vice Chair Hochanadel) To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. 5. Case 5.1182 CUP - An application by Kum Ja Chung, dba North End Market and Liquor, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of a convenience / liquor store at 19345 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone HC, Section 15, APN: (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner) David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 23, 2008. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 6-0) To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 4 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of January 23, 2008 6. Case 3.3157 MAJ (Rosa Gardens) - An application by Desert Highland Associates, LP, to construct a two-story, 59-unit affordable apartment complex on approximately 4.54 acres at the northwest comer of McCarthy Road and Radio Road, Zone R-2, APN: 669-420-009. (Project Planner: Christopher Brown, Contract Planner) Staff requested this item be continued to an indefinite date. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances the Public Hearing was continued to an indefinite date. M/SIC (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Cohen, 6-0) To continue, to an indefinite date. 7. Case 5.1172 - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add Section 93.15.10 and amend Section 91.00.10 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, relating to the establishment of land use regulations for condominium hotel projects. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services) • Mr. Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 23, 2008. Mr. Ewing reported that the City Attorney has concluded that specific controls are needed and has prepared a draft zoning text amendment. The Commission discussed the assessment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the 28 consecutive day stay by the Condominium Hotel owner. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Ringlein/Caffery, 6-0) To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. 8. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments Mr. Ewing provided an update on the ordinance for office uses on the first floor in the downtown area. Staff reported that the City Council will be meeting tonight to conduct interviews for the Planning Commissioner vacancy. 5 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of January 23, 2008 46 9. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Vice Chair Hochanadel offered to attend the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting for the month of May 2008. Chair Marantz noted that attending the Architectural Advisory Committee meetings can be very insightful for upcoming projects. Commissioner Ringlein announced the Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival to be held on April 11 th and 12th and invited everyone. Mr. Ewing announced David Newell's promotion from Assistant Planner to Associate Planner. Staff noted that the engineering department would be providing an update on the street improvement and private development on East Palm Canyon Drive. 10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m. r�wi Director of Plankab Services i 6