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Home My WebLink About2015-05-13 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 13, 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 1:32 pm. ROLL CALL: Present This Meeting: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko and Chair Hudson Absent This Meeting: None Staff Present: Michael Daudt, Flinn Fagg, Terri Hintz, Savat Khamphou, Ken Lyon, Glenn Mlaker and David Newell 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, May 7, 2015. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Roberts requested the minutes pulled for corrections. Chair Hudson noted that Item 2A would be continued. The Commission accepted the agenda, as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chair Hudson opened the public comments portion of the meeting and with no speakers coming forward public comments was closed. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Item 1 B and 1 C as part of the Consent Calendar. City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 Motion: Vice -Chair Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 8 AND 22, 2015 ACTION: Approve the minutes of April 8 and 22, 2015, as corrected. Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson 1B. JAMES VAN DUYN FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2420 TUSCAN ROAD, ZONE R-1-13 (CASE 3.3518 MAJ). (KL) Approved, as submitted. 1C. RODNEY DREW FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 672- SQUARE FOOT FREESTANDING CARPORT ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 985 VIA LIVORNO, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3799 MAA). (GM) Approved, as submitted. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2A. CONT'D - GANDO PROPERTIES FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATE 96,445 SQUARE FEET OFFICE SPACE, WAREHOUSE AND A SELF -STORAGE FACILITY ON AN APPROXIMATE 4.5-ACRE PARCEL AND A VARIANCE APPLICATION SEEKING FOR TH REDUCTION OF SIDE -YARD SETBACKS LOCATED AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRIAL AND TACHEVAH DRIVE M-1-P (CASE 3.3830 MAJ / 6.542 VAR). (ER) Director Fagg noted that the applicant is submitting revised plans and requested this item be continued to June 10. 2015. ACTION: Continue to a date certain of June 10, 2015. Page 12 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson 2B. CONT'D - SPECTRUM SERVICES (VERIZON WIRELESS) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FIFTY-FIVE (55) FOOT TALL MONOPOLE STRUCTURE (DESIGNED AS A PALM TREE) WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND A VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED AT A DESERT WATER AGENCY SITE ON SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P (CASE NOS. 5.1315 CUP & 6.531 VAR). (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker provided an update on the project as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Weremiuk disclosed that she lives in Escena development but has no relationship with the declarant or interest in the golf course maintenance. Chair Hudson opened the public hearing: -MIKE HAYES, applicant, representing Verizon Wireless, stated it was his understanding at the subcommittee meeting that they could fit in the palm trees without pulling out any Palo Verdes. There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Middleton commented said she met with the applicant, as part of the subcommittee meeting, and provided a recap of their discussion, as follows: 1. Interspersed planting of three Palm trees between existing trees. 2. No existing Palo Verdes is removed. 3. Improve the maintenance of the property. Commissioner Weremiuk requested Code Enforcement follow-up with Escena regarding the dead Palo Verde tree and weeds. She confirmed that she walked the site (disclosed at previous meeting) and there is no impact from the views of the homes in Escena. ACTION: Recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance to the City Council, with conditions, as amended: 1. Planting of three (3) 25 -' 30 foot tall fan palms in the landscaped area adjacent to San Joaquin Drive to provide screening for the adjacent Dream Homes neighborhood. Page 13 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson 2C. CONT'D - NEW CHURCH II, LLC FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATIONS TO RENOVATE EXISTING HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT A BANQUET SPACE AND THREE-STORY HOTEL TO OPERATE A 93-ROOM HOTEL WITH RESTAURANT AND ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USES ON 3.1-ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BARISTO ROAD AND BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3, (CASE 5.1345 GPA, PD 372, CUP AND 3.0678 MAJ). (DN) Director Fagg requested a continuance of this item to June 10, 2015. ACTION: Continue to date certain of June 10, 2015. Motion: Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson 2D. STEPHEN WOOSTER, ON BEHALF OF THE EDWARD M. OGDEN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB USE WITHIN AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 2080 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE (5.1166 CUP). (FF) Director Fagg presented the proposed project for a cocktail lounge and nightclub use as outlined in the staff report. The Commission asked for clarification on: • Upgrading the appliances and/or fixtures to current water' conservation standards; • Occupancy limit and parking requirements; • Compliance with the Noise Ordinance; • Is restaurant use permissible? • Consideration given to traffic control for two nightclubs in this area? Chair Hudson opened the public hearing: Page 14 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 STEPHEN WOOSTER, applicant, was available for questions from the Commission GEORGE MELTON, represents Tangerine Court HOA, expressed concern with noise and traffic safety issues in this area. STEPHEN WOOSTER, applicant, clarified that roof deck opens up; however, one of the conditions is to keep it closed. There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Roberts noted that this building is adequately parked and if there are traffic problems they may be coming from other businesses. He pointed out that there are a lot of accidents with pedestrian crossing in this area and it would be a great location to install a crosswalk. Commissioner Lowe said he is pleased to see that this building will be occupied; however, he is concerned with the traffic issues in this area. Assistant Director of Public Works, Savat Khamphou indicated that Cal Trans is taking a lead on the traffic issues in this area and staff will follow-up. The Commission questioned and/or commented on: • Does project meet current building code (energy and water standards)? • Concern with imposing a condition for newer building codes - this is a global issue; • Newer building - possibly work with staff on creating guidelines; • Decibel readings for establishment; • Maintain accurate records of complaints (decibel readings). Commissioner Weremiuk commented that she would be voting in opposition of the project because of her concern with the existing fixtures not being at the current building code for water usage. ACTION: Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended: 1. Return to the Planning Commission for review in one (1) year. Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and carried 5-2-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Vice - Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson NOES: Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk Page 15 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 2E: MICHAEL FRICK FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 497- SQUARE FOOT DETACHED CASITA WITHOUT KITCHEN FACILITIES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2141 EAST CALLE LILETA, ZONE R-1-C (CASE NO. 5.1364 CUP). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project to construct a detached casita as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Weremiuk asked for clarification on the effective date of the new ordinance. Chair Hudson opened the public hearing: STAN POLLAKUSKY, project designer, explained that the casita that will be used for the homeowner guests and does not believe the noise concern is valid. There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions, as amended: 1. Add language to conform to the new Ordinance relating to the rental of Accessory Second Dwelling Units for periods of less than 30 days. Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson 2F. GERGIS YOUSEF FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND THE EXISTING RETAIL SPACE FOR AN EXISTING GAS STATION LOCATED AT 2796 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 5.0712 CUP). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed request to expand the retail space for the existing gas station. The Commission questioned and/or commented on the following issues: • Significant architecture; • Review by the Historic Site Preservation Board and Architectural Advisory Committee; • Enhancement of landscape plan; • Deteriorating asphalt. Page 16 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 Chair Hudson opened the pubic hearing: GERGIS YOUSEF, applicant, explained that no changes would be made to the building or canopy; the only change is to enclose the garage. STAN POLLAKUSKY, project designer, does not understand why it must go for further review with when no significant changes are being made. There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed. Chair Hudson said he is familiar with this building and feels this is a very important building. He spoke in favor of review by the Historic Site Preservation Board. Commissioner Roberts appreciates the applicant's willingness to improve the building and preserve the character. Commissioner Middleton thinks it is appropriate for the Historic Site Preservation Board to review this project. This will be beneficial to the preservation of this building and will be a more economically viable building. ACTION: Return to the Historic Site Preservation Board to provide comments on the proposed addition and materials and; 1. The applicant to consider providing a landscape (removal of turf) and asphalt plan. Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: The Commission commented and/or asked for clarification on the following: Update on the recent water subcommittee meeting; 1. PDD small lot subcommittee status update; 2. Status report of approved projects; 3. Downtown project status update. Page 17 City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes May 13, 2015 PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: *Discussion of potential Street Name Change Applications for Crossley Road and 34th Avenue. Director Fagg provided details on the street name changes for Crossley Road and 34th Avenue. Commissioner Calerdine is in favor of waiving the requirement of the initiation of the petition by 60% of the property owners. Commissioner Roberts noted hesitancy in funding street signage for a certain neighborhood and suggested an alternate source (fundraising or Measure J). Vice -Chair Klatchko requested clarification on the name change affecting the Golf Club Drive section. The Commission requested that the Director initiate the street name change applications. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:15 pm to 1:30 pm., Wednesday, May 27, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Taghuitz Canyon Way. Flinn Fagg, AIC Director of Planning Services Page 18