HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-04 PC Study Session MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
JUNE 4, 2008
Large Conference Room, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 2:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present
Present
Year: FY 2007/2008
This Meeting:
to Date:
Excused Absences:
Chair Marantz X
27
3
Vice Chair Hochanadel X
30
0
Cohen X
30
0
Ringlein X
26
4
Caffery X
27
3
Scott X
29
1
Conrad X
12
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, May 30, 2008.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments; there being none, Public Comments was
closed.
2. DISCUSSION — ZONING CODE ORIENTATION -
Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services, reported that the Commission has
received a copy of the Definition section of the Zoning Code. Staff noted that the
Commission has struggled with certain definitions and provided an overview on the
following definitions.
• Attached
• Building Height, Hillside Lots and String line
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission Study Session
Minutes of June 4, 2008
• Carport
• Classic Automobiles
• Religious institution instead of churches
• Adult day care
• Floor Area Ratio
• Home Improvement Center
• Flag lots
• Recreational vehicle park
• Front yard setback line
• Sign Ordinance
• Street width — compact and tandem parking
• Structure — Permanent and temporary
The Commission discussed roof decks, defined heights for high-rise buildings, project
costs, recreational vehicle parking and storage sheds.
Mr. Ewing thanked the Commission for the opportunity to discuss the zoning code
definitions and noted that no amendments would be brought forward at this time.
3. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS —
Mr. Ewing provided an update on the Museum Market Plaza project going before the
City Council tonight.
Commissioner Ringlein requested staff review the landscape plans approved for The
Springs Shopping Center.
Staff provided an update on the work performed at the OCEO project. Commissioner
Cohen requested staff follow-up on the meandering wall on Cerritos Road. Further
discussion occurred on the time -lines for the Spanish Inn and on the status of the
Massage Envy application.
4. ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
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