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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 27, 2008
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present Present Year: FY 2007/2008
This Meeting: to Date: Excused Absences:
Chair Marantz X 18 2
Vice Chair Hochanadel X 20 0
Cohen X 20 0
Ringlein X 18 2
Caffery X 19 1
• Scott X 20 0
Conrad X 3 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 22, 2008.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mr. Ewing requested Item 5 pulled from the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments. There being none, Public Comments was
closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. Draft minutes of February 13, 2008
• M/S/C (Cohen/Scott, 7-0) To approve, minutes of February 13, 2008.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
3. Case 3.0829-C MAJ - An application by the Palm Springs International
Airport to expand the lobby area, install new landscaping, new canopies
and two new buildings located at 3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone A,
Section 18. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)
Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 27, 2008.
Commissioner Scott commented that he attended the Architectural Advisory Committee
meeting when this project was presented and they also recommended the redesign of
the entry from the oasis into the terminal.
Commissioner Conrad noted that she also attended the Architectural Advisory
Committee meeting and they requested a restudy the bollard systems.
Allen Smoot, Owner's Representative, Palm Springs International Airport, provided
further details on the previously approved landscape plan, the options for the bollard
• system, and stone material. Mr. Smoot provided details on the airport layout and
landscape plan.
-Michael Buccino, landscape architect for the project, noted that he has worked
with desert landscaping in the Palm Springs area since 1966 and provided further
details on the native landscaping incorporated into this project.
Ms. Conrad clarified that she is in favor of the lawn, the star of jasmine plants and snap
dragons; her preference is for the landscape to blend with the mid-century architecture
and not necessarily an Indian oasis.
Vice Chair Hochanadel concurred with Ms. Conrad noting that Palm Springs is grass,
citrus trees and annual plants.
Chair Marantz suggested retaining the grass in the interior area and a reduction of
grass in the exterior area near the large water fountain.
M/SIC (Conrad/Scott, 6-1/Vice Chair Hochanadel) To continue, to the meeting of March
5, 2008, with specific direction:
-To reconsider a mid-century design for the landscape plan.
-Review alternative bollard systems.
-Refurbish the deteriorated surfaces in the Wexler building.
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4. Case 10.464 DIET - An application by Ernie G. Noia, Esq. requesting that the
Planning Commission determine that a tobacco store / smoke shop use is
similar to other uses listed in the M-1 Zone. The proposed use would be
located at 903 Crossley Road (Oasis Plaza), Zone M-1, Section 20, APN 680-
562-001 and 002. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 27, 2008.
M/S/C (RingleinNice Chair Hochanadel, 7-0) To approve, as proposed.
5. Request for a Finding of Conformity to the Palm Springs General Plan for a
Temporary Homeless Shelter. Applicant: County of Riverside
(Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services)
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be re-noticed.
• 6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
" Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Mr. Ewing provided further details on outreach meetings scheduled for the update of the
Housing Element.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Ringlein commented on the importance of implementing a master
parking plan to address the parking concerns.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned to March 5, 2008.
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