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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 27, 2009
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 30 0
Leo Cohen, Vice Chair X 29 1
Bill Scott X 26 4
Tracy Conrad X 23 7
Doug Donenfeld 28 2
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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday,
May 21, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened Public Comments; and there being no appearances, Public
Comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
M/S/C (Scott/Vice Chair Cohen, 4-0, 1 absent/ Donenfeld) To approve, Item 1A and
1 B, as part of the Consent Calendar.
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1A. Minutes of May 13, 2009.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Conrad's
abstention.)
1 B. Case TTM 32263 - A request by Jeffery Parker of The Jameson Company for
a one-year time extension for a previously approved tentative tract map
located at 1301 Montalvo Way, Zone M-1-P, Section 7, APN 677-461-002 &
003. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. MISCELLANEOUS:
2A. Case 3.2841 SFR APPEAL. An appeal by Hector Romero, owner, of the
director's decision to deny a request for a consolidant-coated gravel
driveway in lieu of asphalt located at a single family residence at 2500
Cahuilla Hills Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 27. (Project Planner, Ken Lyon,
Associate Planner)
The Planning Department has received a request from the appellant to continue this
case to a date certain of June 10, 2009.
M/S/C (Scott/Conrad, 4-0, 1 absent / Donenfeld) To continue to a date certain of June
10, 2009.
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
3A. Case 5.1221 ZTA-1 - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend
the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the establishment of policies and
standards for second units in various residential zoning designations.
(Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated May 27, 2009.
Commissioner Conrad requested clarification on the designation of areas where second
units are allowed. Ms. Conrad noted that she is in favor of the parking requirement for
second units (with or without kitchens) and an owner-occupancy requirement.
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Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing; and there being no appearances, the
Public Hearing was closed.
M/S/C (Conrad/Vice Chair Cohen, 4-0, 1 absent / Donenfeld) To direct staff to prepare
a draft ordinance to amend Section 93.18.00 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to second
units in residential zones, as recommended:
-Off-street parking shall be provided for Second Units.
-To include a requirement for owner occupancy, as reviewed by the City Attorney.
-Permitting process and development standards for Second Units without kitchens shall
be the same as those allowed for Second Units with kitchens.
Director Ewing reported that a draft ordinance will be brought back to the Commission
for their review.
4. OTHER BUSINESS:
4A. Architectural Advisory Committee: Appointment of Architectural Advisory
Committee member.
Chair Hochanadel reported that the appointment will be postponed until a later date.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel expressed concern with the police concealing their bicycles and
issuing citations for infractions in the downtown area while the city is working on
attracting more business.
Vice Chair Cohen requested Public Works staff review the red curbs and limited parking
on North Palm Canyon (Uptown area), north of Alejo Road.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Ewing reported that Jon Caffery has submitted his resignation effective
immediately and will not be filing for re-appointment.
The City Council will have a joint meeting with the Sustainability Commission this
evening.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:03 p.m. to a regular meeting on
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way.
r i . Ewin ICP
Director of an ing Services
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