HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-22 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 22, 2013
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Chair Donenfeld adjourned the previous meeting and called this meeting to order at
1:47 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Calerdine, Donenfeld, Hudson, Klatchko, Munger, Roberts, Weremiuk
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, Thursday,
May 16, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments:
-Gary Costa, executive director, The Center, spoke in reference to item 2B.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 13 AND APRIL 10, 2013
ACTION: Approve minutes of March 13 and April 10, 2013.
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Motion J.R. Roberts, seconded by Kathy Weremiuk and carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair Hudson, Kathy Weremiuk
ABSTAIN: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, Lyn Calerdine
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
2A. CASE SP 12-001 (SIGN PROGRAM) - BEST SIGNS, INC. TO ESTABLISH
A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE "LA PLAZA" SHOPPING COMPLEX LOCATED
AT115 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15.
Associate Planner Newell presented the project as outlined in the staff report dated May
22, 2013.
-Jim Cross, Best Signs, (representing the applicant) addressed questions from the
Commission.
ACTION: Approve, subject to Conditions.
Motion J.R. Roberts, seconded by Leslie Munger and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair
Hudson, Lyn Calerdine, Kathy Weremiuk
2B. CASE 5.1255 CUP - A REVIEW OF AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT THAT AUTHORIZES "THE CENTER" TO OPERATE A FOOD
BANK AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY WITHIN AN OFFICE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 610 BELARDO ROAD, ZONE PD-77, SECTION 22.
Associate Planner Newell provided a review on the Food Bank / Distribution facility.
ACTION: To receive and file with condition to have an additional review in May of 2014.
Motion Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by J.R. Roberts and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair
Hudson, Lyn Calerdine, Kathy Weremiuk
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
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3A. CASE 5.1296 PDD 363 TTM 36525; AN APPLICATION BY SOL, PS,
LLC FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A
CHANGE OF ZONE AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A GATED COMMUNITY WITH 46 TWO AND
THREE- STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS WITH
PRIVATE STREETS, LANDSCAPING AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE ON
A ROUGHLY 7.11 ACRE PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, HR (HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN.
Commissioners Calerdine, Munger and Vice Chair Hudson commented that they
reviewed the DVD of the meeting when this item was originally heard.
Director Wheeler provided an update on the proposed project.
Chair Donenfeld re -opened the public hearing:
-Vincent Barbato, applicant, Sol, PS, LLC, provided an overview on the series of public
benefits that have been incorporated into the project.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Munger spoke in favor of the project; noting that she's had a chance to
look at the developer's work in the valley and they do very quality work.
ACTION: To certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval of the
preliminary PDD and Tentative Tract Map, subject to Conditions, as amended:
Delete PLN 19 and PLN 24.
Revise PLN 23 to include perimeter gates at the main vehicular entry and an
emergency exit along Avenida Caballeros.
Delete ENG 16,17 and 18.
Add new conditions: All homes to be provided with pools and spas at the time of initial
construction.
Allow reduced setbacks for pools, spas and water features from five (5) feet to (3) three
feet to the property line.
Solar panel upgrade options shall be provided for all prospective homebuyers.
Energy efficient upgrade options shall be provided for all prospective homebuyers.
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Horitculture Walk shall be built as approved
by the department of Planning Services.
Work with the City's Park Director to install twenty-five (24") box trees at Ruth Hardy
Park pursuant to approval of director of Parks & Recreation.
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Motion Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by J.R. Roberts and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Leslie Munger, Philip Klatchko, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair
Hudson, Lyn Calerdine, Kathy Weremiuk
4. DISCUSSION ITEM: GROUP HOMES
Director Wheeler requested a continuance on this item. A draft ordinance will be made
available as soon as possible.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS, COMMENTS:
Commissioner Weremiuk commented that she would be out of town during the month of
August and would not be available to attend the AAC meetings.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Wheeler congratulated Commissioner Klatchko on his reappointment to the
Planning Commission and provided an update on the upcoming items for the
Commission's review.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:31 pm to Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 11:30
am, City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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