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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 11, 2008
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present Present Year: FY 2007/2008
This Meeting: to Date: Excused Absences:
Chair Marantz X 28 3
Vice Chair Hochanadel X 31 0
Cohen X 31 0
Ringlein X 27 4
Caffery X 28 3
• Scott X 30 1
Conrad X 13 1
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 Department counter by 5:00 p.m.
on Friday, June 6, 2008.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mr. Ewing requested a two week continuance for Item 3 (Case 3.0829-C) for further
review of the landscape plans presented today.
Chair Marantz noted her abstention on Item 2A.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments; there being no appearances Public
• Comments was closed.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2A. Case 5.1056 PD 314 /TTM 33575 (The Cameron formerly Mesquite Village) -
A request by David Hilliard of Palm Canyon 102, LP, for a one year time
extension for a previously approved project located at 850 and 990 South
Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 314, Section 23; APN: 508-172-005, 007 and
009. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
Chair Marantz noted her abstention and would not be participating in the discussion and
vote. Chair Marantz left the Council Chamber at 1:35 p.m.
Chair Hochanadel suggested removal of the construction fencing.
Mr. Hilliard, applicant, stated their willingness to remove the construction fencing as
long as it is not required for dust control.
Commissioner Conrad noted her preference for removal of the construction fencing and
• spoke in favor of the time extension for this site.
Commission Ringlein concurred with removal of the construction fencing.
M/S/C (Conrad/Ringlein, 5-0, 1 absent/Caffery, 1 abstained/ Chair Marantz) To
recommend to the City Council approval of a one-year time extension, as amended:
-The applicant/developer shall be required to remove the fencing around the perimeter
of the property, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 1:45 p.m.
Commissioner Caffery entered the Council Chamber at 1:45 p.m.
2B. Case SP 08-003 (Oceo) - An application by Sign-a-Rama on behalf of 111
Camino Partners requesting a sign program for a multi-tenanted commercial
building and a residential complex located at the southeast corner of East
Palm Canyon Drive and South Camino Real, Zone PD 305, Section 26, APN:
511-042-011 and 012. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 6-0, 1 abstained/ Caffery) To approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
3. Case 3.0829-C MAJ - An application by the Palm Springs International
Airport to expand the lobby area, the main exterior courtyard, add three new
concession buildings and install new landscape located at 3400 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone A, Section 18. (Project Planner: Edward
Robertson, Principal Planner)
Mr. Ewing requested this Item be continued to the meeting of June 25, 2008.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Cohen, 7-0) To continue to the meeting of June 25, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. Case 5.1201 CUP - An application by Family of Love Church for the
operation of a church facility to include religious assemblies, ceremonies
and related activities at an existing commercial building located at 1301
Montalvo Way, Unit 3, Zone M-1-P, Section 7, APN: 677-461-002 and 003.
• (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated June 11, 2008.
Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing:
-Bobbi Fletcher, board member and advisory board chair, stated that the use is not
intrusive to industrial activity and noted several definitions for "compatible". Ms.
Fletcher stated that there are over 13 churches operating in the same zone and noted
the stringent regulations of toxic materials by government agencies such as OSHA.
-Brooks Young, pastor, stated the Planning Department was contacted prior to signing
the lease and was informed that the church was allowed; and have paid the required
fees.
-Gabriel Lujan, project designer, expressed concern with the existing churches in the M-
1-P zone and addressed the parking concerns. Mr. Lujan clarified their intent is not to
open an adult business such as a nightclub or strip club.
-Ofelia Seals, Riverside, spoke in support of the church; noting that the church not only
educates and teaches its members but also provides support for families and homeless
people.
-Efrain Young, church deacon, spoke of the church's opportunity for the youth to grow
and have a safe place to go to. Mr. Young requested approval of the conditional use
permit.
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PUBLIC HEARING (cont'd):
-Jeffrey Robertson, church deacon in training, spoke in support of the church; and
strongly encouraged the Commission to approve the conditional use permit.
-Anita Young, church member, stated the church was founded in April 2007 and
provided details on the services the church provides to meet the needs of the
community.
-Kristen Crawford, Cathedral City, read a letter into the record from her
mother Joanne Campezi, pertaining to church's growth; spoke highly of the pastor
and requested approval of the project.
-Javier Lopez, Palm Springs, church member, spoke of ways the church has helped him
grow and become a better person; requested approval of the conditional use permit.
-Brian Strahl, represents the property owner, stated the building is a nine tenant building
and clarified that the Terminix building is not directly adjacent to the church's tenant
space.
-Charlotte Rougel, expressed gratitude for the church's help in providing assistance to
her when she had a fire in her home.
-Mandy Alquist, Palm Springs, church & board member, stated the importance for the
church members to have a place to call their home and requested approval.
-Bobbi Fletcher and Brooks Young, applicants, requested a period of five years for the
• conditional use permit and allowance of additional service times.
-Scott Ventura, Fire Division Chief, provided details on the determination of occupancy
and an annual review by the Fire Department.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Further discussion occurred on the tenant vacancies for the building, hours of operation
for future assemblies and the adjacent industrial uses.
M/SIC (Caffery/Cohen, 7-0) To approve, and direct staff to bring back a resolution of
approval; and staff to work with the applicant on a schedule consisting of:
-A Five year term for the Conditional Use Permit based on the lease.
-Hours of operation based on allowing administrative activities during the day and
assembly activities on nights and weekends.
-Adequate parking based on the zoning standards for the complex and an annual
review to be conducted by the Fire Department.
5. Case 5.1171 PD 351 / TTM 35544 - An application by Greg Jackson of
Sienna Productions on behalf of Foundations Enterprise Group for a Final
Planned Development to convert an existing 13 unit apartment building into
a 12 unit condominium located at 588 San Lorenzo Road Zone R3, Section
23, APN: 508-191-013 and 015. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate
Planner)
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Commissioner Conrad noted her abstention since she was not involved in the original
approval of the project.
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated June 11, 2008.
Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing; there being no appearances the Public
Hearing was closed.
M/S/C (Caffery/Scott, 6-0, 1 abstained/ Conrad) To approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: Work Program Priorities and
Subcommittee Assignments
Mr. Ewing provided an update on the Utility Undergrounding Subcommittee and
the Architectural Advisory Subcommittee meetings that were held recently.
Mr. Ewing reported that the City Council would be conducting interviews on July 25th
• for the Boards and Commission vacancies.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Conrad requested a meeting take place with the Airport subcommittee,
including Mr. Don Wexler, to study the landscape plans that were distributed today.
Commissioner Ringlein requested an update on the perimeter landscaping located at
The Springs and Sossa's Market on Gene Autry and Vista Chino Road.
Vice Chair Hochanadel requested an update on dialogue between hotel builders and
cell tower companies. Staff responded this request would be forwarded to Economic
Development department.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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