HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-09 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 09, 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
Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice
Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
ABSENT: None
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,
October 3, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Calerdine requested Item 1C pulled from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 1A and 1B, as part of the Consent Calendar.
Motion Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson,
Chair Donenfeld
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1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
Approved, as presented.
1B. TA EDISON CORP. FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO
CONSTRUCT A 2,035 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND 483-
SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ON A VACANT HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED 2408 VISTA
DRIVE, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3679 MAJ). (DN)
Commissioner Calerdine asked that staff confirm that no trash enclosure is required.
Approved, as presented.
1C. PALM SPRINGS FREEWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-
YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO DEVELOP A 65-ROOM HOTEL, TWO DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS
AND SIGNAGE AT 610 WEST GARNET AVENUE, ZONE M1P, SECTION 15 (CASE
5.0856-CUP). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson provided an overview of the proposed time extension.
Commissioner Calerdine noted the advantage to the City in resolving the wastewater
issues on Indian Canyon and Gene Autry Trail and suggested this be brought to the
attention of the City Manager and Director of Economic Development. Director Wheeler
concurred that this comment will be forwarded to appropriate parties and would provide
an update at their next meeting.
ACTION: Approve subject to the previously adopted Negative Declaration and
conditions of approval. Motion Commissioner Calerdine seconded by Commissioner
Lowe and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson,
Chair Donenfeld
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments and with no appearances coming forward
public comments was closed.
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. BARISTO GROUP, LLC, FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE THIRD AND FINAL
PHASE OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 288
AND A CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REMAINING 11
NEW HOMES IN THE PARTIALLY BUILT DISTRICT LOCATED AT LUGO ROAD,
ZONE PDD 288 (CASE 5.0977 PD 288 / TTM 31887). (ER)
ACTION: Table and direct staff to publish a new hearing date.
Motion Chair Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson,
Chair Donenfeld
2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING
ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS FOR HOME SOLAR USE AND INDUSTRIAL SOLAR
FIELDS AND ALLOWABLE ZONES AND DESIGN STANDARDS (CASE 5.1304
ZTA). (MW)
ACTION: Continue to the meeting of October 23, 2013.
Motion Chair Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson,
Chair Donenfeld
3. NEW BUSINESS:
3A. JPM BUILDING LLC, FOR A SIGN PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH SIGN CRITERIA
FOR THE MULTI-TENANTED COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED 500 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE (THE FIVE HUNDRED BUILDING), ZONE C-1 (CASE SP 13-
002). (DN)
Planning Director Wheeler presented the proposed sign program.
Vice-Chair Hudson provided a recap of the AAC comments when this project was
presented.
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JEFF GRADY, Signarama, spoke about working with the architect to create beam
signage for new tenants and requested the three monument signs for identification.
JOHN MONAHAN, owner, is in agreement with having no signs on the 2nd floor and
requested the address spelled out on the monument signs for branding and marketing
purposes. Mr. Monahan requested approval of the three monument signs and indicated
the center would have 20 to 25 tenants.
Commissioner Klatchko commented that monument signs are normally used for large
shopping centers for example, listing another building and feels all the tenants need to
be listed on the monument signs.
Vice-Chair Hudson commented that the logic of the Indian Canyon and Ramon Road
three monument signs is strong. He does not agree with upper floor signage.
Commissioner Roberts commented that the three monument signs are appropriate for
the retail and most office space is upstairs does not include signage on the building.
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions of approval, as amended:
1. Allow three monument signs in locations shown.
2. Allow "five hundred" spelled out.
3. No logo colors on monument signs.
4. No wall signage on north elevation of the building.
5. No wall signage on second floor.
6. 9" maximum letter size.
Motion Commissioner Weremiuk seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson,
Chair Donenfeld
JEFF GRADY, Signarama, said there was confusion at the AAC meeting with the 9"
letter height. He requested 17" letter height for the building beams and two awnings on
the east and west.
Vice-Chair Hudson commented that he attended the AAC and agreed that 9" letter
height is not effective on the building beams and suggested allowing a maximum of 17"
letter height.
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MOTION WAS RECONSIDERED.
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions of approval, as amended:
1. Allow three monument signs in locations shown.
2. Allow "five hundred" spelled out.
3. No logo colors on monument signs.
4. No wall signage on north elevation of the building;
5. No wall signage on second floor;
6. Signage on the building beams may be a maximum of 17" in letter height and 9" letter
height for "five hundred" awning sign.
Motion Commissioner Weremiuk seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson,
Chair Donenfeld
3B. INDOHAMMOND RUTHLA FOR A DETERMINATION THAT AN ANIMAL
GROOMER USE IS A SIMILAR PERMITTED USE IN THE PROFESSIONAL (P)
ZONE AT 1800 VIA NEGOCIO. (GM)
Director Wheeler presented the request for a determination that an animal groomer is a
similar permitted use in the Professional Zone.
Commissioner Klatchko questioned about the possibility of setting a precedent to allow
animal groomers in other Professional zones that are not appropriate.
Director Wheeler pointed out the other retails uses that are permitted and have been
deemed appropriate in this zone.
ACTION: To determine that an animal groomer use is a permitted use in the P Zone.
Motion Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson, Chair
Donenfeld
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
Commissioner Calerdine requested an update on the tennis court lighting project that
went before the City Council last week. Director Wheeler provided a recap and noted
that the project was approved with conditions.
Commissioner Calerdine commented that the monument signs at the Ralph's Shopping
Center look nice.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Wheeler thanked those who attended the City Council meeting to receive the
proclamation and reminded the Commission about the Planning Department's Open
House event scheduled for October 30th and invited the Commission to attend.
Director Wheeler summarized the notification process and sign posting requirement
recently approved by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:38 pm to Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at
11:30 am City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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M. Margo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services