HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-08 PC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 08, 2009
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called 1:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present Present Year: FY 2009/2010
This Meeting: to Date: Absent:
Larry Hochanadel, Chair X 1 0
Leo Cohen, Vice Chair X 1 0
Jon Caffery 0 1
Bill Scott X 1 0
Tracy Conrad 0 1
Doug Donenfeld X 1 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 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
July 1, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened public comments:
-John Allen, president, Versailles Homeowners Association, spoke in reference to Item 313,
requested additional studies be made with respect to the existing locations, coverage and
alternate sites.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. Case 5.0734-CUP Time Extension - A request by CMH Consulting Group to
allow a commercial antenna continue operation under its previously approved
Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 2050 Executive Drive, Zone
M-1-P, Section 6, (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
M/S/C (Scott/Donenfeld, 4-0, 2 absent/Conrad/ Caffery) Approved, as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
(ITEM 2A. CASE 1153 CUP / 3.3038 MAJ AND ITEM 2B. CASE 5.1025 PD 307 WERE
HEARD SIMULTANEOUSLY.)
2A. Case 5.1153-CUP / 3.3038-MAJ - A request by Hank Gordon of Sunquitz SWC,
LLC, for a minor amendment to a Condition of Approval to allow additional
time to complete the undergrounding of onsite utilities for a previously
approved project located at southwest corner of North Sunrise Way and East
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone RA, Section 14. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing,
AICP, Director of Planning Services)
2B. Case 6.1025 PD 307 AMND - A request by Hank Gordon of Sunquitz NWC, LLC,
for a minor amendment to a Condition of Approval to allow additional time to
complete the undergrounding of on -site utilities located on the northwest
corner of North Sunrise Way and East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone RA, Section
14. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)
Director Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff reports dated July
8, 2009.
-Hank Gordon, applicant, (responding to questions from the Commission) addressed the
expiration of the utility easement and the high costs of undergrounding the utilities.
M/S/C (ScottIVice Chair Cohen, 4-0, 2 absent/Conrad/ Caffery) To approve, a minor
amendment to Condition of Approval No. 136 for Case 5.1153-CUP / 3.3038-MAJ.
M/S/C (Scott/Vice Chair Cohen, 4-0, 2 absent/Conrad/ Caffery) To continue Case 5.1025
PD 307 AMND to an undetermined date.
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2C. Case 10,468 DET - An application by Paul Mahoney requesting that the
Planning Commission determine that a retail garden shop use is similar to
other uses listed in the C-1 (Central Retail Business) Zone. The proposed
request is to allow a retail garden shop within the C-1 Zone at 2393 North Palm
Canyon Drive, Section 3, (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated July 8, 2009.
-Paul Mahoney, applicant, (responded to questions from the Commission) provided details
on their intent to beautify the vacant site with a garden center and offer classes to the
community.
M/S/C (Donenfeld/Scott, 4-0, 2 absent/Conrad/ Caffery) To approve, subject that the use
being located (1) along North Palm Canyon Drive between Vista Chino Road and
Tramway Road and (2) on a minimum half (0.5) acre lot.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. Case TPM 36032 16.514 VAR - A request by AT&T Corporate Real Estate for a
Parcel Map Waiver application to subdivide a property into two parcels and a
Variance application to allow a reduced lot width within the M-1-12 (Planned
Research and Development) Zone for the property located at 700 Research
Drive, Zone M-1-P, Section 12. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate
Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated July 8, 2009.
Chair Hochanadei opened the public hearing:
-Lonnie Ellisor, Blu Croix Ltd., representing the applicant, stated that they are in
compliance with the conditions and was available for questions from the Commission.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
M/S/C (DonenfeldNice Chair Cohen, 4-0, 2 absent/Conrad/ Caffery) To approve, subject
to Conditions of Approval.
3B. 5.1203 CUP 16.607 VAR - A request by T-Mobile USA, Inc. for a Conditional Use
Permit application to construct a 60-foot tall commercial communication
antenna within a slim -line monopole and for a Variance application to reduce
the side yard setback and exceed the maximum antenna height permitted at
1900 East Palm Canyon Drive (Club Trinidad), Zone R-3, Section 24, APN: 502-
324-004. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, AssociatePlanner)
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David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated July 8, 2009.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing:
-Monica Moretta, Omnipoint Communications, representing. T-Mobile, stated T-Mobile is
in compliance with the conditions and provided background history on other locations and
details on the antenna height and separation.
-Roy Zigman, requested postponement of the project until January/February 2010 since
many homeowners are out of the state and suggested another location.
-Judy Murand, Versailles board member, questioned the clustering of co -locations and the
potential noise factors.
-Monica Moretta, representing the applicant, addressed areas with existing coverage and
the mitigated measures that will be taken to reduce the noise levels.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
M/S/C (Donenfeld/Vice Chair Cohen, 4-0, 2 absent/Conrad/ Caffery) To continue to the
meeting of July 22, 2009.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel requested staff follow-up on a recent building re -paint on the northwest
corner of South Palm Canyon and Sunny Dunes.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Ewing reported that there will be no City Council meeting tonight and provided an
update on the future planning items.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned adjourned at 3`40 p.m. to Wednesday, July 22, 2009,
at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm
Springs, California.
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