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Home My WebLink About2013-01-23 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 23, 2013 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:31 pm. ROLL CALL: Present Present FY: 2012 / 2013 This Meeting: to Date: Absences: Lyn Calerdine X 13 0 Philip Klatchko X 12 1 Leslie Munger 12 1 J.R. Roberts X 13 0 Kathy Weremuik 11 2 Doug Hudson; Vice Chair X 13 0 Doug Donenfeld, Chair 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 counter by 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Chair Donenfeld reported that a request for continuance has been received for Item 5.1282 and 5.1283 CUP, Intervention 911. Commissioner Hudson noted that he would be recusing from 313, Case 5.1292 CUP, due to a financial conflict of interest. The agenda was approved, as amended. Planning Commission Minutes January 23, 2013 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chair Donenfeld opened public comments: -Larry Fechter, (Deepwell Neighborhood resident) spoke in reference to Item 2A, Case 5.1282 and 5.1283 CUP, spoke in opposition of the proposed projects. -Tom Stansbury, (Deepwell Neighborhood resident), spoke in reference to Item 2A, Case 5.1282 and 5.1283 CUP Intervention 911, spoke in opposition of the proposed projects. -Jonathon Rosenblatt, (Deepwell Neighborhood resident), spoke in reference to Item 2A, Case 5.1282 and 5.1283 CUP, commented on the short turnaround notice of the agenda to round up the neighbors. -Eric McLaughlin, applicant, Item 2A, Case 5.1282 and 5.1283 CUP, commented on the difficulty of this project without a classification to regulate sober living facilities and requested postponement of items to a later date. There being no further appearances public comments was closed. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Commissioner Klatchko requested clarification on the retroactive time extension request for Item 1C. Staff provided an update on the status of establishing criteria for time extension requests. Commissioner Calerdine disclosed that five (5) years ago, his firm was involved in the EIR preparation for Item 1C, Case 5.0996 PD 292; and clarified that he does not have a conflict of interest. ACTION: To approve, Items 1A, 1 B and 1C, as part of the Consent Calendar. Motion Philip Klatchko, seconded by Lyn Calerdine and unanimously carried 5-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Leslie Munger, Kathy Weremiuk 1A. Draft minutes of November 7, 2012. Approved, as presented. 2 Planning Commission Minutes January 23, 2013 113. Case 3.3108 MAJ -A request for a one-year time extension by Indian Oasis Self Storage, LP, for the previously approved construction of a 65-unit self storage facility located at 900 San Luis Rey Drive, Zone M-1, Section 20. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner) Approved, as presented. 1C. Case 5.0996-PD 294 - A request for a one-year time extension by Wessman Development for the previously approved Crescendo Planned Development District 294; a 79-lot high -end single-family residential development in a 42.2-acre parcel located along West Racquet Club Road and Vista Grande Avenue; Zone R-1-A/PDD-294, Section 3. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) Approved, as presented. 2. OTHER BUSINESS: 2A. Case 5.1282 CUP and 5.1283 CUP Intervention 911 - Appeal of Planning Director's determination. ACTION: To continue to a date certain of February 13, 2013. Motion Lyn Calerdine, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried 5-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Leslie Munger, Kathy Weremiuk 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3A. Case 5.1291 CUP - A request by Craig Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to install commercial communication antennae on the roof of an existing building located in the business park at 401 Radio Road, Zone M-1, Section 34. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report in the staff report dated January 23, 2013. 3 Planning Commission Minutes January 23, 2013 Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: -Bob Lienhard, applicant, addressed questions from the Commission and provided further details. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. ACTION: To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended: -Location of communication antenna shall be on rooftop towards the center of the building. Motion Lyn Calerdine, seconded by Philip Klatchko and unanimously carried 5-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Leslie Munger, Kathy Weremiuk 3B. Case 5.1292 CUP - A request by Craig Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to install commercial 'communication antennae on the roof of an existing office building located at 1330 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 11. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) Vice Chair Hudson noted his abstention on this item and left the Council Chamber at 2:11 pm. David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 23, 2013. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: -Bob Lienhard, applicant, responded to questions from the Commission and provided further details. There being no further comments the public hearing was closed. Associate Planner Newell noted a correction on the draft resolution, PLN 7, the maximum height of the antenna is 41 feet from finished grade. ACTION: To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. r, 0 Planning Commission Minutes January 23, 2013 Motion Philip Klatchko, seconded by Lyn Calerdine and carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Lyn Calerdine ABSENT: Leslie Munger, Kathy Weremiuk RECUSE: Vice Chair Hudson PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: No comments were reported. Vice Chair Hudson re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:20 pm. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Principal Planner Robertson updated the Commission on *The posting of vacancies for the Architectural Advisory Committee and the City's enotification process for agenda notification. *The time of meeting for the Planning Commission meetings. *The Planning Director's upcoming retirement party. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:27 pm to Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at 1:30 pm, at City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. Director of Planning Services 5