HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-14 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 14, 2008
Council Chambers, 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 2007/2008
This Meeting:
to Date:
Excused Absences:
Chair Marantz
X
25
3
Vice Chair Hochanadel
X
28
0
Cohen
X
28
0
Ringlein
X
24
4
Caffery
X
25
3
Scott
X
27
1
Conrad
10
1
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was posted and 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, May 9, 2008.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Staff requested Item 2C to be continued to May 28, 2008.
Commissioner Caffery noted his abstention on the minutes of April 2nd and on Item 26.
Commissioner Scott requested Item 2B pulled from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion.
Commissioner Ringlein noted her abstention on the minutes of April 2nd and 9th.
Chair Marantz noted her abstention on Items 4 and 5.
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1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments:
-Felix Barthelemy, Palm Springs, spoke in regards to Item 2C; requested a continuance
until he receives a written response from the Planning Director pertaining to a lot split.
-Andrew Knauchinkle, Palm Springs, spoke in regards to Item 2C, voiced concern with
proper notification to the abutting homeowners and requested more time for the
continuance.
There being no further appearances Public Comments was closed.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
M/S/C (Scott/Ringlein, 6-0, 1 absent/Conrad) To approve Item 2A, as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2A. Draft minutes of April 2, 2008, April 9, 2008 and April 23, 2008.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Caffery's abstention
on the minutes of April 2nd and Commissioner Ringlein's abstention on the minutes of
April 2nd and April 9th.)
2B. Case 5.1070 PD 317 / TTM 30047 (Eagle Canyon) - A request by CR-Eagle
Member, LLC for a one-year time extension for a previously approved
subdivision of 75 single-family residences, 166 town homes and an activity
center located at both north and south of Bogert Trail, west of South Palm
Canyon Drive, Zone SPA and W-R-1-A, Section 34. (Project Planner:
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) (Continued from the April 23, 2008
meeting.)
Commissioner Caffery noted his abstention and would not be participating in the
discussion and vote. He left the Council Chamber at 1:47 p.m.
Commissioner Scott recommended removal of the construction fencing since grading
has not commenced.
-David Ball, CT Realty, provided details on the complexity of the project, including
a sophisticated drainage system involving a catch basin and reconstruction of water
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lines for East Palm Canyon Drive. Mr. Ball stated they have no objection with the
removal of the construction fencing.
M/S/C (Scott/Cohen, 5-0, 1 absent/Conrad, 1 abstained/ Caffery) To recommend
approval to the City Council; as amended:
-Removal of the construction fencing unless required for PM 10 (dust control).
Commissioner Caffery re-entered the Council Chamber at 1:54 p.m.
2C. Case 3.3216 SFR - An application by Michael Marini to construct a 4,000
square foot single-family residence on a hillside lot located at 844 Panorama
Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 3, APN: 504-211-004. (Project Planner: David A.
Newell, Associate Planner)
Chair Marantz noted her abstention and would not be participating in the discussion and
vote. Chair Marantz left the Council Chamber at 1:55 p.m.
The Commission requested clarification on several items when this project returns to
them.
M/S/C (Caffery/Scott, 5-0, 1 absent/Conrad, 1 abstained/ Chair Marantz) To continue,
to the meeting of May 28, 2008.
Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:05 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS:
3. Case 5.1205 SNC - An application by the City of Palm Springs to rename a
portion of Calle Alvarado to Jackie Lee Houston Way directly in front of the
convention center between Amado Road and Andreas Road. (Project
Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated May 14, 2008. Mr. Newell noted the correct street name change as
"Jackie Lee Houston Parkway".
M/S/C (Vice Chair Hochanadel/Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Conrad) To recommend approval
to the City Council.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
NOTE: BOTH ITEMS 4 AND 5 WERE HEARD SIMULTANEOUSLY.
4. Case 3.3210 MAJ - A request by Mario Berardi and Gary Stewart to construct
a 4,500 square foot warehouse and associated 600 square foot office with
on -site parking and landscaping located at 19253 Newhall Road, Zone M-2,
Section 15, APN: 666-402-012 (Lot 45). (Project Planner: Ken Lyon,
Associate Planner)
Chair Marantz noted her abstention on Items 4 and 5 due to a business related conflict
of interest and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. She left the
Council Chamber at 2:10 p.m.
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated May 14, 2008.
-Gary Stewart, co -applicant, stated they are in agreement with the recommended
changes from the Architectural Advisory Committee and the project architect is currently
working on the revisions.
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing; there being no appearances the Public
Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Scott requested the construction fencing to be installed after the grading
permit has been issued and the color of the construction fencing to be beige.
M/S/C (Scott/Ringlein, 5-0, 1 absent/Conrad, 1 abstained/ Chair Marantz) To approve,
subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended:
-Construction fencing to be installed after grading permit has been issued.
-Color of construction fence screening to be beige.
5. Case 3.3211 MAJ - A request by Mario Berardi and Gary Stewart to construct
a 4,500 square foot warehouse and associated 500 square foot office with
on -site parking and landscaping located at 19299 Newhall Road, Zone M-2,
Section 15, APN: 666-402-014 (Lot 44). (Project Planner: Ken Lyon,
Associate Planner)
M/S/C (Scott/Ringlein, 5-0, 1 absent/Conrad, 1 abstained/ Chair Marantz) To approve,
subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Construction fencing to be installed after grading permit has been issued.
-Color of construction fence screening to be beige.
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Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:16 p.m.
6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: Work Program Priorities and
Subcommittee Assignments
Mr. Ewing requested the Commission identify dates of availability for the Utility
Undergrounding and Architectural Advisory Committee subcommittee meetings.
Commissioner Ringlein noted that she and Commissioner Caffery would be available on
June 4th at 1 p.m. for the Utility Undergrounding subcommittee meeting. Ms. Ringlein
highly recommended the presentation on LEED Certification (previously heard at their
study session) to be offered to the Resource Conservation Committee.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Mr. Ewing provided an update on the City Council items for tonights meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
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