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Home My WebLink About2013-01-09 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 09, 2013 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order 1:30 pm ROLL CALL: Present Present FY: 2012 / 2013 This Meeting: to Date: Absences: Lyn Calerdine X 12 0 Philip Klatchko X 11 1 Leslie Munger X 12 0 J.R. Roberts X 12 0 Kathy Weremuik 11 1 Doug Hudson, Vice Chair X 12 0 Doug Donenfeld, Chair X 11 1 REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was posted for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Commission unanimously accepted the agenda, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chair Donenfeld opened public comments: -Michael Hess, applicant for Item 1 B, provided information on the coffee roasting business. There being no further appearances public comments was closed. Planning Commission Minutes January 9, 2013 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: To approve, Items 1A, 113, 1 C and 1 D, as part of the Consent Calendar. Motion Leslie Munger, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Kathy Weremiuk 1A. Draft minutes of October 24, 2012. Approved, as presented. 1B. Case 10.474 Determination - An application by Michael Hess of Blue Gecko Coffee Roasting Company requesting that the Planning Commission determine that a wholesale coffee roasting business is similar to a retail bakery use in the HC (Highway Commercial) Zone at 19345 North Indian Canyon Drive. (Ken Lyon, RA Associate Planner) Approved, as presented. 1C. Case 5.0976 CUP AMND - A request by Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for a one-year time extension for the construction and operation of a municipal solid waste Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and transfer station located at the southwest corner of 19th Avenue and McLane Street, Zone M-2, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner) Approved, as presented. ID. Case 5.1042-PD 311 - A request by South Palm Canyon, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed -use planned development consisting of up to 125 condominium units and approximately 39,000 square feet of retail/commercial. space on a 2.67-acre site located at 450-490 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) Approved, as presented. p Planning Commission Minutes January 9, 2013 2. OTHER BUSINESS: 2A. Case 5.1284 PD 360 - A request by Palm Grove Group LLC, for approval of Final Planned Development plans for the Arrive Hotel; a 32-room hotel with accessory retail and restaurant uses, pool, landscaping and off-street parking on a roughly 1.27 acre site at 1551 North Palm Canyon Drive. (Ken Lyon, RA, Associate Planner) Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, presented an overview of the proposed project as described in the staff report. The Commission discussed the proposed project. ACTION: To approve Case 5.1284 PD 360, a Final Planned Development for the Arrive Hotel, subject to Conditions of Approval. Motion Leslie Munger, seconded by J.R. Roberts and unanimously carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Kathy Weremiuk 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3A. Case 5.1289 CUP - An application by the Copa Room Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for a new cocktail lounge and nightclub in a renovated 6,000- square foot existing building located at 244 East Amado Road,Zone REO, Section 14 Master Plan. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner) Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner, presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2013. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: -Tony DiLombo, applicant, addressed the proposed parking configuration and was available for questions from the Commission. There being no further comments the public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the proposed project. t3 Planning Commission Minutes January 9, 2013 ACTION: To approve Case 5.1289 CUP for a new cocktail lounge and nightclub, subject to Conditions of Approval. Motion J.R. Roberts, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried 6- 0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Kathy Weremiuk 3B. Case 5.1286 CUP - An application by Sparrows Hotel for Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcohol in the pool building for the convenience of guests at the hotel located at 1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-2 / R- 3, Section 23. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner). David A. Newell, Associate Planner, presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2013. The Commission asked for clarification from staff on the proposed project. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: -Josie Smith, applicant, responded to questions from the Commission. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. ACTION: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. Motion Leslie Munger, seconded by Lyn Calerdine and unanimously carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Kathy Weremiuk PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commissioner Calerdine congratulated staff on the commencement of work on the rehabilitation of Coco's driveway. [Al Planning Commission Minutes January 9, 2013 Chair Donenfeld questioned the fees charged at the parking structure located across the street from the museum. Director Ewing responded that he would follow-up with John Raymond, Economic Development Director, to provide an update on the parking situation. . Commissioner Munger requested staff provide the interview questions for the AAC candidates for the Commission's review. Staff provided an update on the status of the AAC vacancies. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Ewing reported that the City Council will review the conditional use permit for the Sparrows Hotel and the historic classification for the J.W. Robinson Hotel. He noted that the meeting of February 27, 2013 may be cancelled. Commissioner Calerdine commented on the Director's upcoming retirement and questioned the status of hiring of a new Planning Director. Staff provided an update on the review process for the Palm Springs Downtown project. Commissioner Munger requested coverage for the AAC meeting of January 22, 2013. She noted that she would not be in town during the last week of February through the first two weeks of March. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:20 pm to Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. Marto Wheeler, AICP Director of Planning Services 5