HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-12 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 12, 2014
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:32 pm.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner
Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -
Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Wheeler, Associate Planner Newell and Admin.
Planning 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 12:00 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2014
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld open the public comments portion of the meeting and with no
appearances coming forward public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 22, 2014
ACTION: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of January 22, 2014.
Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0-
1 on a roll call.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Weremiuk
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT LLC, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS
RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER
LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF
EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-
C AND RMHP (CASE TPM 36693). (GM)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project.
Engineering staff responded to questions from the Commission regarding closing the
gaps in the sidewalks; noting that staff is looking into this issue.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
PAUL HRYN, addressed continuation of the sidewalks; said they are putting in 700 feet
of sidewalk to the west; as they come up with a new plan for the remainder parcel it will
be conditioned at the time.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Approve with conditions.
Motion: Commissioner Klatchko, 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 and
Chair Donenfeld
2B. LALITH CHANDRASENA FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW MOTORCYCLE SALES AND REPAIR AT 6650 NORTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE HC (CASE 5.1325 CUP). (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
He noted a correction to the name of the business as Palm Springs Motors (not Palm
Springs Yamaha).
Staff noted this property is fully -developed with infrastructure built in.
Commissioner Roberts expressed concern with motorcycles test drives and outside
placement shown on site.
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Staff noted conditions PLN. 8 and PLN 9. focus on outdoor displays and vehicle testing.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
LALITH CHANDRASENA, applicant, commented that the majority of motorcycles will be
stored inside the facility with only a few displayed outdoors.
Director Wheeler noted that fire conditions were distributed to the Commission at
today's meeting and staff is requesting to add these conditions with the exception of #2
and #3.
ACTION: Approve, with conditions, with the fire conditions submitted with the exception
of conditions #2 and #3.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, 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 and
Chair Donenfeld
2C. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 93.23.15, RELATING
TO ZONING REGULATIONS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS
COOPERATIVES AND COLLECTIVES IN THE CITY (CASE 5.1218-C).
(MW)
Director Wheeler presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
JIM CAMPER, Organic Solutions of the Desert, requested clarification on the changes
with the proposed language.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Recommend approval to the City Council.
Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and
Chair Donenfeld
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
The Commission requested staff follow-up on the following items:
• The City may want to initiate a comprehensive review on the water and sewer
issues off of the two 1-10 interchanges. (Director Wheeler will follow-up.)
• The exhibits were not included on-line for one of the projects.
• Hugh Kaptur, a local architect, is being honored with a star on the Palm Springs
Walk of Fame on Friday @ 2:00 pm.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Wheeler reported the study session will be rescheduled to March 12th.
The next Planning Commission meeting will include a discussion on AAC membership
for three (3) expired terms.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments the Planning Commission
adjourned at 2:08 pm to Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council
Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Director of Planning Services
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