HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-06 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 06, 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 1:33 pm.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT
PRESENT
FY: 2012/2013
THIS MEETING:
TO DATE:
ABSENCES:
Lyn Calerdine
X
15
0
Philip Klatchko
X
14
1
Leslie Munger
X
14
1
J.R. Roberts
X
15
0
Kathy Weremiuk
X
13
2
Doug Hudson, Vice Chair
X
14
1
Doug Donenfeld, Chair
X
15
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 4:00 pm on Thursday,
February 28, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Roberts requested two corrections on the minutes of December 5, 2012.
The agenda was approved, as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld opened the public comments portion of the meeting:
-Charles Sachs, Casa De Oro, spoke about issues with removal of trees and barren
landscaping.
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-Steven Sims, Casa De Oro, spoke about problems with the irrigation for the landscape.
-Don Rice, Casa De Oro, questioned approval of the landscape plan for the
homeowners association.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: To approve Item 1A and 1 B, as amended.
Motion Philip Klatchko, seconded by Kathy Weremiuk and unanimously carried 6-0 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson,
Lyn Calerdine, Kathy Weremiuk
ABSENT: Leslie Munger
1A. Minutes of December 5, 2012 and December 12, 2012.
Approved, with two corrections on the minutes of December 5, 2012 (p. 4).
1B. Case 3.3610 SFR An application by Mario Berardi for a roughly 5,631 square foot
single family residence with casita on a roughly 17,861 square foot lot at 3151 Casa
Bonita, "Estancias Tract", Canyon South Specific Plan, Zone R-1-A. (Project Planner:
Ken Lyon, RA, Associate Planner) That the Planning Commission approve Case 3.3610
SFR subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit A.
Approved, as submitted.
2. STUDY SESSION ORIENTATION: Case 5.1132 PD 333 Preliminary discussion of
future amendment to an approved Planned Development for hotel and condominiums
by CDI Ventures LLC, located at northeast corner of Amada Road and Calle Alvarado,
Zone HR, Section 14. (Project Planner: Craig Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning
Services)
Director Ewing summarized the entitlements for the previously approved Planned
Development and noted that the development team will be filing an amendment to
revise the site and elevations plans.
John Raymond, Director Community & Economic Development, provided historical
background of the project.
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Laurie Kibby, CDI Ventures, LLC, provided information about their objectives and vision
for the redesign of the project.
The Commission requested clarification on the height, setbacks, location of
condominium units and pedestrian access to the Convention Center.
The Commission discussed the preliminary project including:
• Stronger pedestrian linkage to the Convention Center.
• 4-way stop sign and crosswalk.
• The architecture of the Convention Center is taken into consideration.
• Entry location.
• Pedestrian circulation.
• Location of the restaurant and views.
Chair Donenfeld thanked the development team for bringing forward the preliminary
materials for review and comment.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
*Commissioner Calerdine will be absent for the 2nd meeting in March.
*An update on the interview process for the new Planning Director.
*The status of the landscape plan for Casa de Oro.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
No comments:
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:38 pm to
Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 1:30 pm at City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way.
M. Margo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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