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Home My WebLink About2013-07-24 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 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 Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld Absent: Commissioner Calerdine and Commissioner Roberts Also Present: Director Wheeler, Principal Planner Robertson and Planning 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, July 18, 2013. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chair Donenfeld opened public comments and with no appearances coming forward public comments was closed. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Commissioner Weremiuk requested Item 1113 pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Planning Commission Minutes 2 July 24, 2013 ACTION: Approve. Motion: Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and carried 4- 0-3 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Weremiuk, Commissioner Lowe and Chair Donenfeld ABSENT: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Roberts ABSTAIN: Vice -Chair Hudson 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 12, 2013 AND JULY 10, 2013 Approved, as presented. (Noting Vice -Chair Hudson's abstention on the minutes of July 10, 2013.) 1B. REQUEST BY TERRA NOVA INC. FOR A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR EAGLE CANYON, A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 317, TO CONSTRUCT 75 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, 155 TOWN - HOMES AND AN ACTIVITY CENTER ON APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AT BOGERT TRAIL, ZONE PD 317, SECTION 34 (CASE 5.1070 PD 317). Commissioner Weremiuk requested further details on the basis of the extension and how soon the development is expected to begin. NICOLE CRISTE, Terra Nova Planning and Research, representing the applicant, explained that this is a very difficult site in south Palm Springs in which the land was tied up in bankruptcy until January 2011. MR. MASTERSON, project representative, stated that this project has become economically viable in the last six months and spoke about their efforts in working with developers and home builders. Commissioner Weremiuk commented that time extensions should not be extended indefinitely and would like to see action on this project. ACTION: To approve. Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Klatchko and unanimously carried 5-0-2 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice - Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld 2 Planning Commission Minutes 3 July 24, 2013 ABSENT: Commissioner Calerdine and Commissioner Roberts 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2A. VARIANCE REQUEST BY GREGORY WILCOX TO REDUCE A REAR YARD SETBACK FROM FIFTEEN FEET TEN FEET FOR A GARAGE EXPANSION ON A HILLSIDE LOT AT 2288 SOUTHRIDE DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 25 (case 6.529 VAR). Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: SELENA LINKOUS, project architect, provided details on their request for the variance at the subject property. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Approve, subject to Conditions. Motion: Vice -Chair Hudson, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and unanimously carried 5-0-2 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld ABSENT: Commissioner Calerdine and Commissioner Roberts 2B. APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT IN LAND USE CATEGORIES ELIMINATING CLOSED RANGES AND RETAINING DENSITY CAPS (CASE 5.1301 GPA). Director Wheeler presented an overview on the proposed General Plan amendment in Land Use categories as outlined in the staff report. The Commission discussed approved projects at lower density and the housing requirements for the General Plan. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Recommend approval to the City Council, as amended 3 Planning Commission Minutes 4 July 24, 2013 Exhibit 'A' - Medium Density Residential, remove the verbiage "condos" and replace with "common interest subdivisions". Motion: Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and unanimously carried 5-0-2 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld ABSENT: Commissioner Calerdine and Commissioner Roberts 3. NEW BUSINESS: 3A. AMENDMENT OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 301 TO CONSTRUCT NINETEEN (19) NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AT THE "ENCLAVE AT SUNRISE" LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE WAY AND RACQUET CLUB ROAD. (CASE 5.1014 - PD 301 AMND). Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed amendment as outlined in the staff report. CHRISTOPHER BRANDON, project architect, responded to questions from the Commission in reference to notification to the HOA and the new architectural design facade. JOHN BARNETT, exclusive listing broker, stated that the market is not, looking for homes with stacked stone. RYAN MCDANIEL, project manager, provided details on the architectural modifications to the three different schemes. JOHN BARNETT, commented that the proposed new housing schemes will blend in beautifully with the subdivision giving the homes a cleaner line. The Commission commented and discussed their concern with the new design not integrating into the existing neighborhood. The Commission would prefer to see more stacked stone incorporated into the new design. ACTION: To continue to a date certain of August 14, 2013 and direct staff to: Return to the Architectural Advisory Committee with the Commission's comments and for final review. The applicant to incorporate some features from the existing homes into the new design and notify the HOA. 12 Planning Commission Minutes 5 July 24, 2013 Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Vice -Chair Hudson and unanimously carried 5-0-2 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld ABSENT: Commissioner Calerdine and Commissioner Roberts 3B. PROPOSED MINOR AMENDMENT TO PDD 321 TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING CHANGES FOR ALL LOTS IN PDD 321, "THE MORRISON'; SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE 5.1082 PD 321). Director Wheeler presented the proposed minor amendment to PDD 321 to establish development standards for processing insignificant changes at the Morrison. Commissioner Weremiuk expressed concern that there was no response from the HOA regarding this proposal. ACTION: To continue to a date certain of August 14, 2013 to allow the HOA to respond to this proposal. Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously carried 5-0-2 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld ABSENT: Commissioner Calerdine and Commissioner Roberts PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: No comments were made. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Wheeler commented that the AAC has been discussing a tentative date of September 11, 2013 at 11:30 am to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The Commission concurred with the date and time. She noted the September meeting will include a proclamation for former Commissioner Munger. 5 Planning Commission Minutes 6 July 24, 2013 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:34 pm to Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. M. ffargo Wheeler, AICP Director of Planning Services G