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Home My WebLink About2015-01-14 PC Meeting MinutesCALL TO ORDER: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 14, 2015 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Chair Hudson called the meeting to order at 1 :32 pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Staff Present: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Vice-Chair Klatchko and Chair Hudson Commissioner Weremiuk Flinn Fagg, Terri Hintz, Savat Khamphou, Glenn Mlaker and Edward Robertson 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, January 8, 2015. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: The agenda was accepted, as presented. Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Vice-Chair Klatchko and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Vice-Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Commissioner Weremiuk PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chair Hudson opened the public comments portion of the meeting: City of Palm Springs 2 Planning Commission Minutes January 14, 2015 DAVID POWELL, resides at Center Court, does not have issues with the Palomino project; however, requested more than the minimum notification be done to encourage neighborhood participation. There being no further comments public comments was closed. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 1A and 1 B, as presented. Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Vice-Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Commissioner Weremiuk 1A. 3 SQUARE, LLC, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAJ) AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION (AMM) TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 525 CAMINO CALIDAD, ZONE R-1-A (CASE 3.3771 MAJ /7.1438 AMM). (KL) Approved, as presented. 18. 3 SQUARE, LLC, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAJ) AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION (AMM) TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 587 CAMINO CALIDAD, ZONE R-1-A. (CASE 3.3772 MAJ /7.1439 AMM). (KL) Approved, as presented. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2A. CALIENTE TROPICS LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A NEW RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE AT THE CALIENTE TROPICS RESORT LOCATED AT 411 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3. (CASE NO. 5.1359 CUP). (GM) City of Palm Springs 3 Planning Commission Minutes January 14, 2015 Assistant Planner Mlaker provided an overview of the proposed CUP request. Chair Hudson opened the public hearing: STEVE RAWLINGS, representing Caliente Tropics LLC, concur with conditions as proposed. He spoke about the recent purchase of the hotel and their plans to open the restaurant and remodel the interior and exterior of the building. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Roberts suggested the possibility of adding a rolled curb to increase parking along Twin Palms Drive. Vice-Chair Hudson did not share the concern for additional parking since many of the restaurant patrons will be hotel occupants. Commissioner Calerdine commented that the restaurant area parking is remote from the hotel; and if there is parking shortage it may affect people in the hotel. He suggested a shared parking program. Commissioner Middleton said it's important to add adequate parking on site and there is considerable traffic and speed in this area. She applauded the applicant for refurbishing the hotel in this part of town. Commissioner Lowe said East Palm Canyon needs a lot of development and is happy to see this property will be developed. ACTION: Approve with conditions as submitted. Motion: Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Vice-Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Commissioner Weremiuk 28. SPECTRUM SERVICES REPRESENTING VERIZON WIRELESS, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL A FIFTY (50) FOOT TALL COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION ANTENNA; AND VARIANCE REQUEST TO INCREASE ANTENNA HEIGHT THIRTY-FIVE (35) FEET LOCATED AT A DESERT WATER AGENCY SITE ON SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P. (CASE NO. 5.1315 CUP; VAR 6.531). (GM) City of Palm Springs 4 Planning Commission Minutes January 14, 2015 Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Calerdine asked about adding screening on the Dream Homes side. MIKE HAYES, applicant, Spectrum Services, addressed questions from the Commission noting that DWA will not allow any trees within their compound and the area in front of the Dream Homes subdivision is currently landscaped. Chair Hudson opened the public hearing and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Middleton concurred with the applicant that the existing Palo Verdes on the Dream Homes side will camouflage better than palm trees. Mike Hayes said it is fairly common for utility companies not to allow plantings inside their compound possibly for future expansion. Commissioner Lowe noted the Commission has recommended monopoles to encourage co-location by other telecommunication carriers and the applicant has done so. ACTION: Approve with conditions and recommend approval to City Council. Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and carried 5- 1-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Vice- Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson NOES: Commissioner Roberts ABSENT: Commissioner Weremiuk 3. NEW BUSINESS: 3A. MIDTOWN PALOMINO FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT THE FINAL PHASE OF THE PALOMINO PROJECT CONSISTING OF 6 TWO-STORY CONDOMINIUM STRUCTURES AT THE EXISTING PALOMINO CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 401 AVENIDA CABALLEROS, ZONE HR-IL, SECTION 14; (CASE NO. 3.3790-MAJ). (ER) City of Palm Springs 5 Planning Commission Minutes January 14, 2015 Principal Planner Robertson provided an overview of the proposed project. He noted that this is a Major Architectural Application and does not require CEQA evaluation; therefore, no public hearing is necessary. Commissioner Calerdine (responding to public comment) asked if a sign was posted at the site. Principal Planner Robertson said that the applicant did post a sign at the site and two community meetings were held. ACTION: Approve as presented. Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. A YES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Vice-Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Commissioner Weremiuk 3B. LARS VIKLUND FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING ELEVEN ONE-STORY BUILDINGS AND THE ADDITION OF TWO NEW BUILDINGS AT THE LA SERENA VILLAS; A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3; (CASE NO. 3.2130-MAJ). (ER) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Mr. Robertson noted that staff is planning to meet with a subcommittee of the AAC and HSPB along with the applicant to reconcile the differences in their recommendations. ACTION: Approve subject to conditions as submitted. Motion: Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Vice-Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Commissioner Weremiuk PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: The Commission commented on the following items: City of Palm Springs 6 Planning Commission Minutes January 14, 2015 • A thank you letter received from the developer of the Vibrante project; and the applicant's willingness to work with the Commission's recommendations. • Cell tower height (staff is pursuing expert review of coverage maps, inventory map and drafting new regulations on cell tower ordinance). • Review noticing requirements and compare with surrounding jurisdictions. • Update on the City Council's action of the Alvarado project. • Discussion of gated developments. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Fagg reported a POD subcommittee meeting would be scheduled upon Commissioner Weremiuk's return. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:27 pm to Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. 1 c.. ' -r-1 ---,.~___....· . J. \ ~~