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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 19, 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.
ROLL CALL: Present Present Year: FY 2008/2009
This Meeting: to Date: Excused Absences:
Larry Hochanadel, Chair X 15 0
Leo Cohen, Vice Chair X 14 1
Toni Ringlein X 12 3
Jon Caffery X 13 2
Bill Scott X 12 3
Tracy Conrad X 11 4
• Doug Donenfeld X 15 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,
November 14, 2008.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened Public Comments; there being no appearances, Public
Comments was closed.
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission Minutes
November 19, 2008
• 1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. Case 5.11081 PD 326 Time Extension -A request by Wessman Holdings for a
one year time extension for a previously approved 66-unit town-homes on
an approximate 6.498 vacant parcel located between 1501 and 1601 South
Belardo Road, Zone R-3, Section 22, APN 513-300-003 and -043. (Project
Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
M/S/C (Ringlein/Vice Chair Cohen, 7-0) To approve a one year time extension from
April 18, 2009 to April 18, 2010.
2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
2A. Case 5.1176 / PD 347 - An application by J.H. Farrell Business Park, LLC,
for the approval of final development plans for five single story buildings
consisting of general and medical offices on an approximate 2.7-acre parcel
located at the northeast comer of Farrell Drive and Computer Way, Section
12, Zone M-1-P, APN: 507-350-038. (Project Planner: David A. Newell,
Associate Planner)
• David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated November 19, 2008. Staff has determined that the final plans are in
substantial conformance with the previously approved development standards.
M/S/C (Donenfeld/Vice Chair Cohen, 7-0) To approve, as submitted.
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
3A. Case 5.1204 GPA / ZTA - Proposed Draft Specific Plan to allow up to 955
high-density residential units, up to 400,000 square feet of commercial retail
and office space, and up to 620 hotel rooms located at the northwest comer
of North Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way, and other nearby
properties. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning)
Commissioner Conrad noted a business-related conflict of interest and would not be
participating in the discussion or vote. Ms. Conrad left the Council Chamber at 1:40
p.m.
M/S/C (Ringlein/Vice Chair Cohen, 6-0, 1 abstained/ Conrad) To continue to the
meeting of December 3, 2008.
Commissioner Conrad re-entered the Council Chamber at 1:41 p.m.
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City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission Minutes
November 19, 2008
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PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
None reported.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Ewing provided an update on tonight's City Council meeting. Staff reminded
the Commission that there will be no meeting next week (November 26th) and the public
hearing for the Desert Fashion Plaza Specific Plan is scheduled for December 3rd.
Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, requested three volunteers for the
panel to review proposals for landscape architect for the Tahquitz Canyon Way
median. Vice Chair Cohen, Commissioner Donenfeld and Commissioner Scott
volunteered to participate in the consultant selection committee.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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Director of Pla nin Services
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