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Home My WebLink About2015-03-11 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 11, 2015 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hudson called the meeting to order at 1:33 pm. ROLL CALL: Present This Meeting: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk and Chair Hudson Excused: Vice -Chair Klatchko Staff Present: Flinn Fagg, Terri Hintz, Savat Khamphou, Ken Lyon and Edward Robertson REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was posted 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, March 5, 2015. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Commissioners Calerdine and Roberts requested the minutes pulled for discussion and noted their changes. ACTION: Accept the agenda and approve the minutes, as amended. Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Vice -Chair Klatchko PUBLIC COMMENTS: City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes March 11, 2015 Chair Hudson opened public comments: DENNIS FREEMAN, DENLAR, LLC, applicant for Item 1B, requested this item be pulled for discussion of the engineering conditions. -GEOFFREY BYERLY, adjacent neighbor to Item 113, expressed concern with the shading of his solar panels and requested moving the site construction further south. There being no further speakers public comments was closed. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 25, 2015. Approve, as amended, as a part of the Acceptance of Agenda. 1 B. A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION BY DENLAR LLC FOR A SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2110 NORTH LEONARD (ZONE R-1-13) (Case 3.3817 MAJ). (KL) Associate Planner Lyon presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Technical Questions: Commissioner Weremiuk asked if the solar rights act (letter distributed) would prevent shading of the on -site solar panels. MICHAEL DAUDT, legal representation for the City, responded that he would need to review the law in relation to the proposed project. Commissioner Calerdine requested a technical analysis to see if there is a shading issue. Dennis Freeman, Denlar, LLC, said they considered the location of the neighbor's solar panels. Mr. Freeman said that there are no sidewalks or gutter in the entire neighborhood and noted concern with several of the engineering conditions. Commissioner Roberts suggested to the neighbor to provide a shade study to assist in seeing if this is an issue. ACTION: Continue to a date certain of March 25, 2015, and direct staff and the applicant to work together to resolve the following issues: z City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes March 11, 2015 1. A legal analysis of the solar rights act as it relates to the neighbor's solar panels and a technical study in reference to any shade issues. 2. The applicant to work with Engineering and Planning staff to resolve the engineering conditions in question. Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Vice -Chair Klatchko 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2A. SERGE DOROSHIN'S REQUEST FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPLICATION (PDD 376); A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 36815) FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES, AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A 32-UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AND TWO LIVE WORK UNITS LOCATED AT 262 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE LSC, SECTION 14; (CASE 5.1358-PDD 376 / TTM 36815 & 3.3788-MAJ). (ER) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report noting that this site is located in the Section 14 area and the additional height is allowed. Chair Hudson disclosed that he met with the architectural designer on this project. Technical Questions: Commissioner Weremiuk commented or requested clarification on: 1. Does this project meet the Section 14 Design Guidelines? (It does meet the design guidelines; however, it does not meet the requirement for open -space for which the relief is being sought in the PDD.) 2. Are the pools on a zero lot -line? 3. Parking for commercial trucks. Chair Hudson opened the public hearing -CHRIS PARDO, Chris Pardo Design, spoke about this being a difficult project site (limited access) and noted that the project is gated so that it would not become a thoroughfare and prohibit parking. He commented that the two front live/work units are 3 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes March 11, 2015 not required to have bathrooms and provided details in reference to the ADA parking spaces, pedestrian gates, height and materials. There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed. The Commission questioned and/or commented on: 1. Bathroom plumbing for the commercial space in the live/work units. 2. Open pedestrian gates would make it friendlier. 3. Guest parking. Chair Hudson noted the vehicular access from Calle Encilia is appropriate; however, the pedestrian entry and the Indian Canyon elevation need more articulation in landscape and hardscape. He said the canvas elements will be very critical in creating a communal space and the groundscape could benefit from more articulation and suggested looking at different paving patterns. He would like to see more sun shading and protection for the windows. Commissioner Middleton said she did not see a shade study and noted that the landscaping would be a challenge; there will be several months with very little sunlight on the north and south side and is not sure this plant material will work. Commissioner Roberts expressed concern with shading issues on the commercial areas and suggested considering an encroachment to make it stand out. ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions, as amended: 1. Pedestrian gates shall remain unlocked. 2. Plumbing and electrical stub out shall be provided in the commercial space. 3. A requirement that the ground floor of the live/work units be used only as commercial space. 4. Add trees and shading and incorporate the canopy into the design. 5. Require additional engineering review for zero setback lot -line for pool. 6. Enhance the treatment to the pedestrian gates on Calle Encilia and Indian Canyon side. 7. Enhance paving pattern including the carport areas. 8. Revise the landscape plan to address the shaded elements of the project. 9. Pre -wire for solar. 10. Shading for the commercial glazing on the live/work units shall be provided. 11. An encroachment permit is encouraged, if needed for shade structures. 12. HVAC and pool equipment shall be enclosed and installed on ground floor. e! City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes March 11, 2015 Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Vice -Chair Klatchko 213. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTION 94.10.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL CALL UP OF COMMISSION AND BOARD ACTIONS (CASE NO. 5.1363 ZTA). (FF) Director Fagg presented the zone text amendment relating to Councilmember call up of Commission and Board actions. The Commission asked questions relating to: 1. A similar ordinance for Commission call-up on AAC actions. 2. The difference between an appeal by an applicant and a review by a councilmember. 3. Add the verbiage, "a final action" instead of decision. Chair Hudson opened public comments and with no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Recommend approval to City Council, as amended -Add verbiage: "City Council review of a planning or zoning final action of the planning commission shall follow the procedure provided ..." Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Hudson ABSENT: Vice -Chair Klatchko PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: 1. Subcommittees have been very effective in resolving issues for continued projects. s City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes March 11, 2015 2. Staff will obtain additional information from City Attorney to follow prescribed guidelines for subcommittees. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Fagg reminded the Commission of the next PDD subcommittee meeting on March 25th. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: No comments. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:38 pm to Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. f Flinn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services 3