HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-12 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 12, 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: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner
Munger, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -
Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director Wheeler, Principal Planner Robertson,
Administrative Coordinator Hintz
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,
June 6, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Roberts requested Item 1 B pulled from the Consent Calendar. The
agenda was accepted, as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments:
LISA MIDDLETON, chair, Tahquitz Creek Estates Neighborhood Organization, spoke in
reference, to Item 213, expressed concern with trash and debris on the vacant property.
PAUL CRIPPAN, Palm Springs, spoke in reference to Item 1B, commented on the lack
of maintenance on the site.
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DAVID HILLIARD, applicant for Item 16, addressed the concerns regarding
maintenance and upkeep of the property.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 24, 2013 and MAY 29, 2013.
ACTION: Approve.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and carried 6-
0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner
Munger, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk and Chair
Donenfeld
ABSTAIN: Vice -Chair Hudson
1B. Case 5.1056 PD 314 (The Cameron) Time Extension - A request by Palm
Canyon 102, LP, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved
mixed -use project located at 850-990 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD
314, Section 23.
Principal Planner Robertson presented the project as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Weremiuk commented in favor of continuing to allow the applicant to
meet with the neighborhood to resolve the issues of maintenance and homeless
encampment.
ACTION: To continue to a definite date of June 26, 2013, to allow the applicant to meet
with the neighborhood to resolve the maintenance issues and direct staff to bring back
code enforcement history and police calls made to the property.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Munger and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and
Chair Donenfeld
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2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. Case 5.1132-PD 333 AMND (Dolce Palm Springs) - A proposal by CDI
Ventures, LLC, to amend a previously approved PDD for a 200-room hotel,
50-unit condominium complex and a parking structure to be located at the
northeast corner of Amado Road and Calle Alvarado, Zone PDD 333,
Section 14.
Principal Planner Robertson presented the staff report dated June 12, 2013.
LAURIE KIBBY, applicant, described the same drawings that went before the AAC and
noted that the sidewalks were not shown and provided details on the proposed project
and green initiatives that will be incorporated into the development.
MARK PHILP, project architect, provided a presentation of the project site, conceptual
plan, connecting streets, meandering sidewalks and the modified plan.
Vice -Chair Hudson noted the significant size of the building and wants to see more 3D
images that include looking down at the building, eye -level view points and a shade and
shadow study. He spoke in favor of the aesthetics and simple colors, however, noted
that the project lacked commercial/retail components and the massing of the building is
directed towards the neighborhood.
A recess was taken at 2:49 pm.
The meeting resumed at 3:00 pm.
The Commission made the following comments:
Commissioner Roberts said that he was
components of the project; the hotel and
public.
not concerned with the commercial/retail
restaurant will hopefully attract the general
Commissioner Klatchko saw significant interest in pedestrian public and private sphere
linking to convention center.
Commissioner Weremiuk is not convinced retail component is important; stressed
importance of shade and street trees.
Commissioner Munger believes retail enhances resort/convention center
Vice -Chair Hudson said they should provide bikes for guests.
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Bill Fauber, AAC Vice -Chair, provided comments that were made during the AAC
meeting of April 22, 2013.
John Raymond, Economic Development Director, provided background information on
the site and addressed the parking scheme proposed for the project.
The Commission requested these comments be forwarded to the City Council.
Commissioner Calerdine suggested curvilinear connection to Alvarado and median
consideration on Avenida Caballeros.
Vice -Chair Hudson requested studies (shade and shadow / photographic for the
increasing distance to the adjacent residential properties).
Commissioner Roberts suggested clearer and more developed streetscape plan; a
better connection to the convention center.
Commissioner Weremiuk requested a streetscape plan that includes sidewalk and bike
and a clearer review of sustainable features.
ACTION: Approve, based upon the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 200700845,
subject to the attached conditions of approval, as amended:
• Avenida Caballeros shall have minimum 8' sidewalks w/ shade trees on private
property pursuant to fig. 5-6 and 5-7 in Section 14 Specific Plan.
• Amado Road shall have a minimum 5' sidewalk, 4' parkway and shade trees
spacing out 30' or less per Section 14 Specific Plan.
• For Amado Road and Avenida Caballeros the planting material along the street
frontages shall be pursuant to Table 5-5 and 5-6 within Section 14 Specific Plan.
• Streetscape furniture shall be provided along Avenida Caballeros subject to
approval of Director of Public Works pursuant to Section 14 Specific Plan.
• Crosswalks at Avenida Caballeros and Calle Amado shall meet paving
requirements of Section 14 Specific Plan 5.2.13.
Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner
Munger, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -
Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
Commissioner Klatchko commented on the AAC meeting that included the new AAC
members.
Vice -Chair Hudson appreciated the joint session with the Tribal Planning Commission
and suggested a joint meeting with the City Council in the future.
Commissioner Roberts suggested a timeline to establish a bike lane.
Commissioner Munger asked if the Commission would go DARK in August.
Commissioner Calerdine suggested a budget request list for City to pursue projects.
Commissioner Weremiuk suggested the Commission discuss the joint session with the
Tribe.
The Measure J funding list was requested to follow-up.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Wheeler reported a study session would be held on July 10th at 11:30 am.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:48 pm to Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 1:30
pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
M. argo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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