HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-26 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 26, 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: 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 20, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Klatchko recused himself on Item 2D due to a business related conflict of
interest.
Commissioner Roberts recused himself on Item 2A due to a property related conflict of
interest.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments:
GREG GILMAN, Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood Organization, spoke in reference
to Item 1 B, commented on the applicant complying with the neighborhood to address
their issues.
PAUL CRIPPAN, spoke in reference to Item 1B, (lives across the street from the
property) urged the Commission not to extend the entitlements for more than one year.
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DAVID HILLIARD, applicant, Item 113, addressed the issues of concern relating to time
extension request.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Munger requested a correction on page 2 of the minutes and requested
Item 1 B pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Approve.
Motion Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson, Chair
Donenfeld
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 5, 2013
Approved, as amended.
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 A 850-990
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD 314, SECTION 23. (GM)
Commissioner Munger inquired about the frequency of trash removal.
Vice -Chair Hudson inquired about the anticipated site preparation for soil stabilization.
Commissioner Roberts requested that staff make a record of the Commission's
comments on their intention to approve this time extension for one more year and
scrutinize the project if it returns for another time extension in the future.
ACTION: Approve a one-year time extension from July 12, 2013 to July 11, 2014.
Motion Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson, Chair
Donenfeld
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. CASE 3.3577 MAA, 7.1375 AMM & 5.1300 CUP - SCHNABEL HOUSE FOR
THE RENOVATION AND ADDITON TO AN EXISTING HOUSE ON A
HILLSIDE LOT TOTALING 4,308-SQUARE FEET; AN ADMINISTRATIVE
MINOR MODIFICATION FOR REDUCTION OF SETBACKS AND
MODIFICATION OF BUILDING HEIGHT; A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A 518-SQUARE FOOT CASITA LOCATED AT 420 WEST CHINO CANYON
ROAD, ZONE R-1- A, SECTION 3. (GM)
Commissioner Roberts left the Council Chamber at 1:52 pm.
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff
report.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
SEAN LOCKYER, project architect, provided a presentation of the site plan, property
lines, street view and computer simulation of proposed building.
JOHN WESSMAN, stated that he owns 30 acres across the street from the proposed
project and the street is planned to be widened in the future.
KORT SCHNABEL, applicant, commented on the landscape and preservation of views.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Vice -Chair Hudson expressed appreciation to the development team for their efforts in
providing the computer simulation of the proposed project and maintaining the height of
13 feet.
The Commission requested clarification on the landscape (height of the trees) and roof
materials.
Vice -Chair Hudson noted concern with the number of trees and their height and
encouraged the applicant to provide desert appropriate shrubs to maintain their privacy.
ACTION: Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended
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Roof color shall be off-white.
The trees shall be maintained to a maximum height of 12' - 20'.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Roberts
A recess was taken at 2:27 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 2:36 pm.
2B. CASE 5.1298 CUP - ANDREW WOOSTER ON BEHALF OF A & J CHAMPION,
LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A KENNEL (DOG
CARE, BOARDING AND GROOMING) WITHIN A 3,552-SQUARE FOOT
SPACE OF A MULTI -TENANT INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING LOCATED AT
5000 CALLE SAN RAPHAEL, ZONE M-1, SECTION 20. (DN)
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff
report.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing and with no appearances coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Munger expressed concern with the hours of operation and requested a
stipulation to include no overnight boarding.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she had concern with overnight boarding because of no
outdoor space available.
Chair Donenfeld deferred this item until the end of the meeting to allow staff to contact
the applicant to advise him of the meeting.
2C. CASE 8.256 SIGN VARIANCE - BEST SIGNS, INC. ON BEHALF OF APHM
ZOSO, LLC FOR A SIGN VARIANCE TO SECTION 93.20.06(A)(2) OF THE
ZONING CODE TO VARIOUS SIGNS AT THE RESORT HOTEL LOCATED AT
150 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE RA, SECTION 14. (DN)
Director Wheeler presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
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JIM CROSS, Best Signs, (representing the applicant) provided details pertaining to the
style, color and dimensions of the signage.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed the height of the block letters.
Commissioner Munger made an amendment to the motion seconded by Commissioner
Calerdine to approve the size of the block letters to 40-inches in height.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Chair Donenfeld, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk
NOES: Vice -Chair Hudson, Commissioner Klatchko
Motion: J.R. Roberts, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions, as amended:
To increase the block letters from 36-inches to 40-inches in height.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson, Chair
Donenfeld
2D. CASE 5.1294-GPA/ZC - A PROPOSAL BY THE CITY TO AMEND THE
CURRENT GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF SEVEN
SEPARATE PARCELS TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 18.8 ACRES TO HIGH
DENSITY AND MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (ER)
Commissioner Klatchko recused himself on this item and left the Council Chamber at
2:03 pm.
Principal Planner Robertson provided a brief overview of the proposed project.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
NICOLE CRISTE, Terra Nova Consulting, (representing the City of Palm Springs)
provided background information on the mandatory State requirements to update the
Housing Element.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed
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Commissioner Calerdine noted that a map was not included to identify the location of
each of the sites.
The Commission requested clarification on other locations available to provide housing
and the allowed uses in the R-3 zone.
ACTION: To recommend approval of the Negative Declaration, the General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change to the City Council, with comment to direct staff to
provide further review to determine if the parcels are required for affordable housing
designation.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Munger and carried 5-1
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Munger, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk,
Vice -Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld
NOES: Commissioner Calerdine
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Klatchko
(THIS ITEM WAS HEARD OUT OF ORDER.)
2B. CASE 5.1298 CUP - ANDREW WOOSTER ON BEHALF OF A & J CHAMPION,
LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A KENNEL (DOG
CARE, BOARDING AND GROOMING) WITHIN A 3,552-SQUARE FOOT
SPACE OF A MULTI -TENANT INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING LOCATED AT
5000 CALLE SAN RAPHAEL, ZONE M-1, SECTION 20. (DN)
Chair Donenfeld re -opened the public hearing:
ANDREW WOOSTER, applicant, was available for questions from the Commission.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
The Commission requested clarification on the hours of operation, overnight boarding,
outdoor space and overnight staffing in shifts.
Commissioner Munger requested the entire building be supplied with air conditioning.
Commissioner Calerdine made an amendment to the motion seconded by
Commissioner Roberts to allow overnight boarding.
AYES: Commissioner Klathko, Commissioner Roberts, Vice -Chair Hudson,
Commissioner Calerdine
NOES: Commissioner Munger, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Donenfeld
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Motion Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by Leslie Munger and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
To allow overnight boarding.
There shall be staff on duty and awake 24 hours a day.
The entire leased space shall be air-conditioned.
All State and County Licenses shall be obtained and maintained.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Chair Donenfeld, Vice -Chair Hudson,
Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Munger, Commissioner Roberts,
Commissioner Weremiuk
A recess was taken at 4:00 pm.
The meeting resumed at 4:06 pm.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
3A. CASE 5.1290 PD 361 - PRESENTATION OF THE REDESIGNED KIMPTON
ANNEX BUILDING LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE.
Director Wheeler reported that this is a presentation only and no Planning Commission
action is required.
JOHN WESSMAN, applicant, provided a presentation of the redesigned Downtown -
Kimpton Annex Building.
Commissioner Weremiuk commented that this architecture looks heavier.
Commissioner Calerdine commented that the roof area facing Palm Canyon would
make excellent view space.
Commissioner Klatchko noted that the mass has increased for the adjacent building and
now as high as the hotel; he likes that the Palm Canyon facade is lower and the
setbacks for plaza use.
Commissioner Weremiuk does not have a problem with the height but darker color
makes it feel larger even though moved back. Work on architecture to "feel lighter" and
'less boxy".
Commissioner Roberts said that he is supportive of the different architectural character.
The hotel has a lightness; however the building with the orange color has a "bulky" feel
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and out of place. He encouraged the applicant to bring a different architectural
character to the building; he liked the gold/yellow color of the building.
Commissioner Munger commented that you are drawn to the orange color building in
the center.
Commissioner Calerdine suggested the design needs to be elegant. The passageway
to the courtyard does not look very inviting to draw people there.
Vice -Chair Hudson commented that they have a great architect and applauds the whole
idea. He is not opposed to the "blockiness" of the building. The small one story
building on the north facade is a good building but not taking advantage of downtown.
Director Wheeler noted that the gold/yellow office portion has a vertical feel and the
orange building has a horizontal feel. The corner building might be a great opportunity
for a rooftop garden.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
Commissioner Weremiuk requested more clear plans.
Commissioner Roberts inquired if there are requirements for outdoor space for kennels
and suggested establishing guidelines for this type of use.
Commissioner Munger spoke about moving items to the beginning of the agenda.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Wheeler provided an update on the upcoming Planning items and reported a
regular meeting will be held during the month of August. The majority of the
Commission would not be present on August 7th. A meeting will be scheduled for
August 14th.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 5:01 pm to 11:30 am, Wednesday, July 10,
2013, City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Director of Planning Services
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