HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-11 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 11, 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
23
0
Leo Cohen, Vice Chair
X
22
1
Toni Ringlein*
X
19
4
Jon Caffery
X
21
2
Bill Scott
X
19
4
Tracy Conrad
X
17
6
Doug Donenfeld
X
23
0
*Commissioner Ringlein arrived at 1:38 p.m.
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 Friday,
February 6, 2009.
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.
Planning Commission Minutes
of February 11, 2009
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
M/S/C (Scott/Vice Chair Cohen, 6-0, 1 absent/Ringlein) To approve, Item 1A and 16, as
part of the Consent Calendar.
1A. Minutes of January 28, 2009.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
1B. Case 3.2826 MAJ (Desert Oasis Industrial Lofts) - A request from Desert Oasis
Industrial Lofts, LLC, for a one year time extension for a previously approved
project consisting of 58 service/manufacturing lofts within seven buildings
located at 400 West San Rafael Road, Zone M-1, Section 34, APN 669-430-015
and 016. (Project Planner - Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. MISCELLANEOUS:
2A. Palm Springs Zoning Code - Initiation of Amendment Related to Second Units
in Single Family Residential Zones. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP,
Director of Planning Services)
David Newell provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
February 11, 2009.
Director Ewing noted the difficulty in defining a kitchen or "cooking facility" and staff has
determined the best way to maintain control is to regulate the size of the sink since it is
subject to a plumbing permit.
Discussion occurred on the discretionary review process for hillside developments with
respect to second units as guest house or rental.
Commissioner Caffery suggested increasing the required fees and raising the
standards substantially. Mr. Caffery requested staff look at the possibility of limiting the
rental units to the primary occupant of the single family residence through a deed
restriction, as well as establish a strict definition of "kitchen".
M/S/C (Donenfeld/Scott, 7-0) To initiate the Zone Text Amendment relating to Second
Units in Single Family Residential Zones.
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2$. Palm Springs Zoning Code - Initiation of an Amendment Regarding the
Definition of "Hillside Area". (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director
of Planning Services)
Director Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
February 11, 2009. Director Ewing noted that from the Commission's study sessions, staff
has drafted language to include consideration of the overall lot, exclude the required
setbacks from the calculations and maintain a 10% minimum.
Commissioner Ringlein noted that she is in agreement with this definition and
requested the measurement of height to be addressed, as well. Staff noted this item
would be brought up at the next study session.
M/S/C (Scott/Ringlein, 7-0) To initiate the Zone Text Amendment relating to the definition
of "Hillside Area".
Staff noted that the ad hoc committee may be interested in seeing a couple of selected
properties as examples of the formula calculations. Commissioner Ringlein
expressed interest in viewing these sites, as well.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
No comments were reported.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Ewing reported that the City Council will meet tonight in a study session joint
meeting with the Palm Springs Neighborhood Involvement Committee and Historic
Preservation Board. Staff provided an update on next week's City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:18 p.m. to Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at
1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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