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Home My WebLink About2013-09-11 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 11, 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 1:32 pm. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Director Wheeler, Principal Planner Robertson and 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 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2013. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Commission approved the agenda, as proposed. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chair Donenfeld opened public comments: -ED MARTEKA, spoke in favor of Item 1C, commented that the owner and architect were very considerate of the neighborhood and terrain. -EMILY HEMPHILL, legal representative for the applicant on Item 4B, provided background information on the residential subdivision. Ms. Hemphill stated that the traffic calming structures are not needed in the gated development and it would be a detriment to the community. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 2 September 11, 2013 -SKIP RUTZIDK, Monte Sereno resident (one of the three board members) commented that the property is a gated community and none of the homeowners want the "chokers" and it would be a detriment to the community. -FRANK TYSEN, chairman, Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization, spoke in reference to Item 2E (Palm Mountain Resort), said they are very pleased with the downscaling of the development; requested the keyhole doors be kept. -STEVE DASZETA, spoke in reference to Item 1C, expressed concern with accuracy of the lot line and drainage for this property. There being no further appearances, public comments was closed PRESENTATION: Chair Donenfeld presented the Certification of Commendation to former Planning Commissioner Leslie Munger for her years of service to the City. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Staff noted a minor correction on Item 1 B; the correct address is 200 Oasis Road. Commissioner Roberts noted his abstention on the minutes of July 24th due to his absence. Commissioner Weremiuk noted her abstention on the minutes of Aug. 14th due to her absence. She requested Item 1 B be pulled for discussion on the AAC's comments. Commissioner Calerdine noted his abstention on the minutes of July 24th. ACTION: Approve, Items 1A, 1 B and 1 C as part of the Consent Calendar. Motion Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 24 AND AUGUST 14, 2013. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 3 September 11. 2013 Approved. (Commissioners Calerdine and Roberts abstained on the minutes of July 24th.) (Commissioners Roberts and Weremiuk abstained on the minutes of August 14th.) 1B. IMAD MUHAREB FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAJ) TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI -TENANT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LANDSCAPING AT THE VACANT SITE LOCATED AT 200 WEST RADIO ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 34 (CASE 3.3649 MAJ). (DN) Approved. 1C. GREGORY WAGONER & WILLIAM BEAN FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (SFR) TO CONSTRUCT A 3,248-SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE AND ATTACHED 616-SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ON A 21,780-SQUARE FOOT HILLSIDE LOT (CEQA CLASS 3 EXEMPTION) LOCATED AT 675 WEST STEVENS ROAD, ZONED R-1-A (CASE 3.3668 SFR / 7.1397 AMM). (DN) Approved. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2A. CONT'D - THE BUREAU OF 1NDIAN AFFAIRS ON BEHALF OF DIANA BOW AND LUCILLE BOW FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE A ROUGHLY FIVE ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO CONFORMING PARCELS AND A CLASS 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (MIN OR LAND DIVISIONS) PURSUANT TO CEQA FOR A PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ACANTO ROAD, ALLOTMENT 80C, ZONE R-1-13; SECTION 35 (IL) (CASE TPM 36431). (KL) Principal Planner Robertson provided an overview of the proposed project. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: -EDWARD RUIZ, representing the applicants, explained that their request is to subdivide five acres into two single-family residences and was available for questions from the Commission. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. ACTION: To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Motion Commissioner Calerdine seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 4 September 11, 2013 AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld 2B. DEL TACO LLC, FOR A SIGN VARIANCE TO ADD SIX SIGNS ON BUILDING AND MODIFY EXISTING PYLON SIGN TO ADD DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT DEL TACO RESTAURANT, 6620 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 14 (Case 8.257). (GM) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: -MARK RABER, facilities dept. for Del Taco, provided details on the specifics of the artwork pieces and pylon sign. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed -MARK RABER indicated his preference is not to reduce the pylon graphic by 10%. Staff provided a recap of the AAC's comments when this project was reviewed. ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions of approval, as amended: -Eliminate proposed condition PSP 1. Motion Commissioner Weremiuk seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld 2C.RICK BRACAMONTE, OWNER OF PALM SPRINGS RECYCLING REQUESTING A REVIEW REQUIRED BY A CONDITION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDTIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A RECYCLING CENER AT 280 OASIS ROAD, M-1, SECTION 34. (CASE 5.1184 CUP). (GM) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 5 September 11, 2013 Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing -RICK BRACAMONTE, owner, Palm Springs Recycling, expressed appreciation to eliminate condition of approval #4. -FRANK BURGESS, adjacent property owner, commented about several concerns with trash and vehicles parking on the street. -RICK BRACAMONTE, addressed the public testimony relating to trash and responded that a higher wall was constructed to mitigate this issue. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the consequences of placing a limitation on the CUP or imposing further review in the future. ACTION: To approve with the elimination of condition #4 of the previously approved Conditional Use Permit Motion Commissioner Weremiuk seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld A recess was taken at 2:32 pm. The meeting resumed at 2:40 pm 2D.JEFFREY E. CHOATE, OWNER, REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED 536-SQUARE FOOT ACCESSORY GUEST HOUSE, WHICH EXCEEDS 1/50TH OF THE LOT AREA, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 VIA LOLA, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 10 (CASE 5.1303 CUP). (DN) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: -STEVE TOEDEBUSCH, project designer, explained the details for the proposed detached guest house. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 6 September 11, 2013 Vice -Chair Hudson commented that he is familiar with this neighborhood and felt that the scheme is well designed. He commented that he would like to see a Zoning Code analysis of total square footage instead of percentage of lot coverage. ACTION: Approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. Motion Commissioner Weremiuk seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld 2E. PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT, L.P., REQUESTING A PDD AMENDMENT FOR AN ADDITION OF TWENTY HOTEL ROOMS AND OFFICE SPACE AT 165 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE PD342 (5.1162-PD342-AMND). (ER) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: JIM ELLIS, General Manager; commented that approval was for 40 rooms however, they chose to go with more space and add only 20 rooms. He indicated that the project architect was available for questions from the Commission. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. -ALLEN SANBORN, Sanborn A&E, addressed relocation of the keyhole doors. They will be keeping those on 3 or 4 walls. ACTION: Approve, subject to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Conditions of Approval. Motion Commissioner Weremiuk seconded by Commissioner Klatchko and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 7 September 11, 2013 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 3A. CONT'D - PALM SPRINGS FREEWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO DEVELOP A 65-ROOM HOTEL, TWO DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS AND SIGNAGE AT 610 WEST GARNET AVENUE, ZONE M1 P, SECTION 15 (CASE 5.0856-CUP). (ER) ACTION: Table. Motion Chair Donenfeld seconded by Commissioner Roberts and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4A. PS SOL, LLC, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A GATED COMMUNITY OF 46 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS LOCATED ON ROUGHLY 7.11 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, ZONE HR, SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE 5.1296 PDD 363 TTM 36525). (KL) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Staff confirmed that there are established designs standards for this development. ACTION: Approve subject to Condition of Approval, as amended: -Backyard Pool, Landscape and Street Tree Plans to return to the Architectural Advisory Committee for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Commissioner Roberts asked staff to confirm that the noise easement condition approved by the City Council and written by the City Attorney is added correctly to the conditions. Motion Commissioner Weremiuk seconded by Chair Donenfeld and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 8 September 11, 2013 4B. RIDGEBACK MONTE SERENO, LLC, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A MINOR MENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 269 "MONTE SERENO", SEEKING DELETION OF ENGINEERING CONDITION OF APPROVAL #9, INSTALLATION OF THREE TRAFFIC CALMING STRUCTURES AND A CLASS 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ZONE W-R-1-13, PDD 269, SECTION 35 (IL) (CASE 5.0881 PD 260 TTM 30046). (KL) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Carol Templeton, Engineering Associate, responded to questions from the Commission. -MARVIN ROOS, MSA Consulting, commented that to his knowledge only two projects were conditioned for traffic calming devices. He explained that this is a community that does not want the traffic calming devices built in the development. -EMILY HEMPHILL, legal representative for the applicant, responded to questions from the Commission relating to the number of houses that are built on the development and indicated that the board conducted a survey of the homeowners and all of them said that they do not want the traffic calming devices installed. Commissioner Roberts expressed concern that no official vote from the homeowners' association was done. Commissioner Weremuik expressed concern that there are no sidewalks on the streets Commissioner Klatchko said that he is in favor of granting the request to remove the condition because the streets are not too long. ACTION: Approve, the elimination of Condition #9: Written proof of HOA Board vote shall be submitted to the Planning Department. Motion Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and carried 6-1-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld NOES: Commissioner Klatchko Vice -Chair Hudson suggested the topic of street safety should be reviewed by the AAC City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes 9 September 11, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: None. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Wheeler provided an update on the City Council's action of on -site sign posting and the notification to neighborhoods. She spoke about the discussion items for the upcoming joint meeting with the AAC and noted that October 23rd is scheduled as a study session for training and follow-up from today's joint meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 3:53 pm to Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. M. Margo Wheeler, AICP Director of Planning Services