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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 08, 2008
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present Present Year: FY 2008/2009
This Meeting: to Date: Excused Absences:
Larry Hochanadel, Chair X 11 0
Leo Cohen, Vice Chair X 10 1
Toni Ringlein X 9 2
Jon Caffery 9 2
Bill Scott X 8 3
Tracy Conrad X 8 3
Doug Donenfeld X 11 0
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was posted 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,
October 3, 2008.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Staff requested Item 1 B moved from the Consent Calendar to Architectural Review for a
full report and consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing:
-Julie McKinney, Palm Springs, spoke in reference to Case 3.3140, said that she and
her husband live next door and they are in favor of the plans, including the 2nd story
master bedroom addition; however, they are opposed to the roof deck because it
would violate their privacy.
There being no further appearances, Public Comments was closed.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Conrad noted her abstention on the minutes of September 3, 2008.
1A. Minutes of September 3, 2008 and September 10, 2008.
M/S/C (Scott/Ringlein, 6-0, 1 absent/Caffery) To approve, Item 1A as part of the
Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Conrad's abstention on the minutes of
September 3, 2008.)
1 B. Case 3.3265 MAJ - (Moved to Architectural Review)
2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
1B. Case 3.3265 MAJ - An application by Robert Howard for the construction of
a 3,302 square foot mixed-use commercial building with associated parking
area and landscaping located at 2555 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1,
• Section 3, APN: 504-073-002. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant
Planner)
Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 8, 2008.
Commissioner Conrad questioned what type of stone material will be used. Mr. Dana
Hollinger, builder, responded that the stone material will be a cultural lead stone.
Commissioner Conrad suggested the stone samples be reviewed by staff.
Commissioner Ringlein requested staff address the on-street parking along Highway
111. Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, responded that is open public
parking and does not anticipate a change in the near future.
Commissioner Donenfeld questioned what the museum will be displaying. Mr. Hollinger
replied that it will be a natural history museum displaying wildlife specimens and
artifacts.
M/S/C (Conrad/Donenfeld, 6-0, 1 absent/Caffery) To approve, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
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2A. Case 3.3140 MAA - An application by James Blum for a 535 square foot
addition at a height of 22 feet to a hillside lot located at 1935 Camino Monte,
Zone R-1-C, Section 27, APN: 513-400-001. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker,
Assistant Planner) .
Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 8, 2008. Mr. Mlaker clarified that the roof deck is no longer a
part of this application.
Chair Hochanadel questioned if construction has begun for the remodel. Staff noted
that the initial foundation for the addition has been constructed, however, if approval is
not granted, it could be converted into a carport.
Commissioner Conrad questioned if there was any discussion at the Architectural
Advisory Committee meeting about the aesthetics of adding a "modern box" (the master
room addition) to a 1930's/1940's cottage style home.
Commissioner Donenfeld stated that he was in attendance at the AAC meeting when
this project was presented and felt that the general idea from the AAC members was
that this had been a long arduous process and a full comprehensive review had been
given to the architectural elements.
. -David Cofrances, architect, (responding to questions from the Commission) said that
the existing house is a 1950's "mid-century modern" and explained that they went
through a very descriptive process with the AAC; he provided further details pertaining
to the height, the architectural design and the compatibility to the neighboring homes.
Mr. Cofrances stated that the flat roof (the addition) will be beige in color and compatible
with the stucco.
M/S/C (Scott/Vice Chair Cohen, 5-1/Conrad), 1 absent/Caffery) To approve, subject to
Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-No roof deck will be allowed.
-The color of the roof top to be beige or desert color.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. Case 5.1175 GPA / CZ / TTM 28308 - An application by Southwest Real
Estate Holdings, LLC for a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide a 3.22 acre
parcel into seven residential parcels and one commercial parcel, a General
Plan Amendment requesting a change in land use designation and a Change
of Zone located at the northwest corner of Sunny Dunes and South Sunrise
• Way, Zone R-1-C, Section 23, APN: 508-231-005 and 508-240-010. (Project
Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
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Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing; there being no appearances, the Public
Hearing was continued.
M/SIC (RingleinNice Chair Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Caffery) To continue, to the meeting
of October 22, 2008.
3B. Case 5.0976 CUP-A - An application by Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. for an
amendment to the previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the
development of a municipal solid waste Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
and transfer station located at the southwest corner of 19th Avenue and
McLane Street, Zone M-2, Section 15, APNs: 666-391-001, -002 & 666-411-
005. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 8, 2008. Mr. Newell noted two corrections in the conditions of
approval: page 7, Vll.a-3 - ". . . Riverside County Health Department" should be . . .
"Riverside County Department of Waste Management" and page 10, XVI.g-1 ". .
"California Integrated Waste Management Board" should be "Department of
Environmental Health Local Enforcement Agency".
• Discussion occurred on the types of classes that will be conducted in the education
center.
Commissioner Donenfeld expressed concern with the number of visitor parking spaces
needed for the educational classroom and the M-2 zone parking classification since this
is clearly more than a warehouse use.
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing:
-Chuck Tobin, applicant, provided an overview of the recycling facility and was available
for questions from the Commission.
-Rick Wade, Palm Springs Disposal, stated that the project is appropriate for this
area and is consistent with both the county and city-wide waste management plan. Mr.
Wade explained some of the benefits would include: a net reduction in trips and travel
time, and new employment opportunities will be offered in the City.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Conrad complimented the design team on the material board for an
industrial building and noted that this project has been long-awaited. Discussion
occurred on the maximum off street parking.
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Mr. Tobin provided further details pertaining to trucks running during off-peak hours to
avoid traffic congestion, the on-site litter program and housekeeping methods to help
reduce odors.
Commissioner Scott questioned planning condition #7 pertaining to "flat portions of the
roof shall be a light reflective color". Staff responded that a new condition will be
developed on the basis of more technical measures of reflectance and light.
Further discussion occurred on the types of materials this facility will process and
recycle.
M/S/C (Conrad/Donenfeld, 6-0, 1 absent/Caffery) To adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND), determine the parking requirements for the proposed use and
approve the CUP Amendment (Case 5.0976 CUP-A), as amended:
-PL Condition #7 - All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be an off white non-
reflective color.
-Env. 1, Vll.a-3 - ". . . Riverside County Health Department" shall be . . . "Riverside
County Department of Waste Management".
-Env. 1, XVI.g-1 ". . . "California Integrated Waste Management Board" shall be . . .
• "Department of Environmental Health Local Enforcement Agency".
Mr. Tobin expressed appreciation to the planning and engineering staff for their
dedication and hard work with the many issues associated with this facility.
3C. Case 5.1211 - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the
Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the establishment of policies and
standards for outdoor accessory uses and religious institutions. (Project
Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning)
Staff noted further review is needed and requested a continuance to the meeting of
October 22, 2008.
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing; there being no appearances, the Public
Hearing was continued to the meeting of October 22, 2008.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Scott, 6-0, 1 absent/Caffery) To continue, to the meeting of October
22, 2008.
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PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Ringlein requested staff forward a request to the City Council for
consideration of reduction of trash pick-up to once per week.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Ewing reported the City Council will meet next week and provided details on
upcoming planning items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
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