HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-27 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 27, 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,
Vice -Chair Klatchko and Chair Hudson
Absent This Meeting: None
Staff Present: Flinn Fagg, Michael Daudt, Terri Hintz, Savat Khamphou,
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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,
May 21, 2015.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hudson opened the public comments portion of the meeting:
TONY HOETKER, adjacent neighbor, spoke in reference to Item 3A, expressed
concern with the building height restrictions, an easement in the rear -yard setback and
the inadequate notice given to neighbors.
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JOY BROWN-MEREDITH, spoke in reference to Item 2C, questioned the size of a 5 ft.
flag and the distance it will be located from the property line. Ms. Brown -Meredith
spoke as president of MainStreet Palm Springs, (in reference to Item 2D) said they are
not in opposition to tattoos but sees no reason to change the zone to allow the use in
the C-B-D.
TRAE DANIEL, spoke in reference to Item 3C, requested consideration be given to
extend the street name change to include Golf Club Drive.
KEVIN HARMON, Crossley Community resident, spoke in reference to Item 3C,
requested the street name change to extend to Golf Club Drive.
SEAN WOOD, spoke in support of Item 2D, commented that allowing tattoos in the
CBD will attract people and expressed willingness to work with the Commission in
setting high standards.
There being no further speakers the public comments portion was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 1A and 1 B as part of the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine 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: MAY 13, 2015
Approved, as submitted.
1 B. RON HOVSEPIAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A POOLSIDE SHADE
STRUCTURE ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING THREE -UNIT BUILDING ON A
ROUGHLY 12,865 SQUARE FOOT HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 505 SEPULVEDA
ROAD, ZONE RGA-6 (CASE 3.3800 MAJ). (KL)
Approved, as submitted.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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2A. JONATHAN WASSER ON BEHALF OF PLAZA INDIAN AVENUE INC. FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AMPLIFIED
ENTENTERTAINMENT, ADD A DANCE FLOOR AND MODFIY THE HOURS OF
OPERATION FOR AN EXISTING COCKTAIL LOUNGE (CHILL BAR) LOCATED AT
212 AND 216 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONED LSC BY SECTION 14
SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE 5.1320 CUP) (DN)
Planning Director Fagg reported that staff is requesting a continuance to June 10, 2015
to allow for additional notification.
ACTION: Continue to a date certain of June 10, 2015.
Motion: Vice -Chair Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine 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. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND
THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN TO CLARIFY THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
HEIGHT FOR THE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) LAND USE
DESIGNATION (CASE 5.1374 SP-A). (FF)
Planning Director Fagg presented the proposed request to amend the Section 14
Specific Plan in reference to a maximum height limit of 24 feet for medium density
residential zoning districts.
Chair Hudson opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: To recommend approval to the City Council.
Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, 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. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS
ZONING CODE (PSZC) 93.20.07 AND 93.20.08 REGARDING REAL ESTATE SIGNS
AND OTHER TEMPORARY SIGNS (CASE 5.1338 ZTA). (FF)
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Planning Director Fagg provided background information on the zone text amendment
regarding real estate signs and other temporary signs.
Chair Hudson verified that real estate signs are not currently allowed in public right-of-
ways and if there is any restriction on the distance from the property line.
Commissioner Weremiuk commented that campaign signs have a 30 day limitation prior
to elections and absentee ballots come out at the same time. Ms. Weremiuk noted 70%
of the residents vote absentee and suggested allowing more time to adjust for the trend
in how people are voting.
Commissioner Middleton questioned if it is appropriate to limit the placement of signs on
public right-of-ways for specific time of day.
Chair Hudson opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
Director Fagg suggested moving forward with the size recommendations and the issue
of signs in the right-of-way and political signs could be reviewed at a later time.
The Commission discussed and concurred that people are landscaping in the public
right-of-way.
ACTION: To recommend approval to the City Council and direct staff and the City
Attorney to:
•Provide research on permitting real estate signs in the public right-of-ways and
extending the time period for political signs in reference to absentee ballots.
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
2D. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS
ZONING CODE (PSZC) 92.09.01 AND 92.09.02 TO ALLOW TATTOO PARLORS
AND BODY PIERCING STUDIOS IN THE C-B-D (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT)
ZONE UPON APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE 5.1373 ZTA).
(FF)
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Planning Director Fagg provided background information on the ordinance adopted in
1998 prohibiting the tattoo use in the C-B-D zone and permitted in the P (Professional)
zoning district.
The Commission commented and/or discussed the following issues:
-How many licensed tattoo parlors are in the city?
-Categorization for hair and nail salons;
-ls tarot reader allowed in the CBD district?
-Are body piercing studios allowed?
-Consider expanding zoning areas;
-Are tattoos allowed during special events?
Chair Hudson opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Roberts commented that this is a service people want and preferred
setting high standards for permitted uses in the C-B-D zone and reviewing on a case -
by -case basis.
40 Commissioner Weremiuk said it is worth considering allowing this use in other districts
and suggested a subcommittee review setting standards.
Commissioner Lowe concurred that tattoos are mainstream today and does not see it
differently than other personal services.
Commissioner Middleton thinks it's a good idea to look into expanding to other
Commercial districts.
ACTION: Continue to a date certain of June 10, 2015 and direct staff to:
• Review expanding the permitted zoning for this type of use other than in
the C-B-D district;
• Research the status of the existing body piercing salon on Arenas.
• Establish a subcommittee consisting of: Calerdine, Lowe and Middleton
Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Klatchko, Chair Hudson
3. NEW BUSINESS:
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3A. ROBERT SCHATZ FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW HILLSIDE SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A ROUGHLY 22,406 SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT
2379 NORTH LEONARD STREET, ZONE R-1-13- (CASE 3.3852 MAJ). (KL)
A recess was taken at 2:36 pm.
The meeting resumed at 2:42 pm.
Associate Planner Lyon presented the proposed hillside single-family residence as
outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Roberts brought up the public testimony that questioned the setbacks
and building height.
Planning Director Fagg confirmed that the casita would be subject to the new
regulations regarding limitation on rental of the second dwelling unit.
RANDY AGOR, architect, responded to Commission questions regarding the placement
of the power line easement setback, building height and incorporating water
conservation fixtures.
ACTION: Approve subject to conditions, as amended:
• The applicant is encouraged to limit amount of lawn/turf and install low water
consumption fixtures.
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
3B. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF
34TH AVENUE TO SHORE BRIDGE ROAD AND TO ESTABLISH THE DATE OF
THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 8,
2015 (CASE 6.1375 SNC). (FF)
Planning Director Fagg provided background information as outlined in the staff
memorandum. Mr. Fagg referenced a correction that the street name change should be
Shore Bridge Lane.
ACTION: Approve the resolution, as amended:
0 Street name change to: Shore Bridge Lane
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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
3C. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF
CROSSLEY ROAD TO LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD AND TO ESTABLISH THE
DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF JULY 8, 2015 (CASE 5.1376 SNC) (FF)
Planning Director Fagg provided an overview on the proposed street name change.
Commissioner Roberts questioned the public testimony requesting to extend the street
name change to Golf Club Drive.
Commissioner Lowe commented that he is sympathetic to changing the entire street
name.
do Commissioner Weremiuk preferred to vote on this item as one motion to keep the cost
down to the city. She requested that the staff report include the Black History
Committee as requesting the street name change too.
ACTION: Continue to a date certain of June 10, 2015, to allow staff to report back the
number of residents that will be impacted on Golf Club Drive.
Motion: Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk 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:
Commissioner Roberts, as a part of the Commission, thanked Chair Hudson for his
hard -work and dedication to the City.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Planning Director Fagg expressed appreciation to Doug Hudson for his calm and
authoritative leadership as Chair.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:23 pm to Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 1:30
pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Fli n Fagg, AICP
Director of Planning Services