HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-13 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 13, 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 1:30 pm.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT
PRESENT
FY: 2012 / 2013
THIS MEETING:
TO DATE:
ABSENCES:
Lyn Calerdine
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1
Philip Klatchko
14
2
Leslie Munger
13
3
J.R. Roberts X
16
0
Kathy Weremiuk X
14
2
Doug Hudson, Vice Chair X
14
2
Doug Donenfeld, Chair X
16
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,
March 7, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was approved, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments and no appearances coming forward public
comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Approve, Items 1A and 1 B, as part of the Consent Calender, as presented.
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Motion Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried 4-0
on a roll call vote.
AYES: J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Kathy Weremiuk
ABSENT: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, Lyn Calerdine
1A. Case 3.2172 MAA - A request by Bill and Madelyn Trainor for approval of a Major
Architectural Application (MAA) for a renovation and addition of an existing single
family home on a hillside lot at 295 Camino Carmelita. (KL)
Approved, as submitted.
1 B. Case 3.3622 MAA - A request by Mark Sheard and Dusty Atkins for a Minor
Architectural Application (MAA) for the construction of a steel framed shade
structure at the rear of the residence to facilitate solar array at the hillside
property located 2494 North Vista Drive, Zone R-1-13, Section 3. (DN)
Approved, as submitted.
2. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. Case 5.1252 GPA / CUP - A request by Garnet Solar Power Generation Station
1, LLC, for a General Plan Amendment to allow renewable energy uses within
the "D" (Desert) Land Use designation and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
construct and operate a 5.0-megawatt solar energy conversion system consisting
of 17,000 photovoltaic panels on approximately 39.7 acres of the 134.3-acre site
located at 5400 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zones W and W-M-1-P, Section 23.
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, presented the proposed project as outlined in the
staff report dated March 13, 2013.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Billy Owens, applicant, provided information pertaining to the proposed project, mining
operation and their request to defer or waive the utility undergrounding.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
The Commission discussed the applicant's request to defer the undergrounding of
utilities and the details of the mining operation.
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ACTION: To recommend approval to the City Council, as amended.
-Extend the time limit on solar use for five additional years.
-The required on -site fencing shall be installed in such a way that will allow unimpeded
movement of wildlife through the site.
Motion Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried 4-0
on a roll call vote.
AYES: J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Kathy Weremiuk
ABSENT: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, Lyn Calerdine
ACTION: To recommend to the City Council that all proposed utility lines shall be
installed underground.
Motion J.R. Roberts, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Kathy Weremiuk
ABSENT: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, Lyn Calerdine
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
The Commission thanked Director Ewing wholeheartedly for his service to the City.
Chair Donenfeld spoke in memory of Patrick McGrew and his service to the Historic Site
Preservation Board.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Ewing provided an update on the upcoming planning related items for the City
Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
In memory of Patrick McGrew, the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:23 pm to March
27, 2013 at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ward O. Robertson
Principal Planner
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