HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-09 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
September 09, 2015
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Klatchko called the meeting to order at 1:37 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present This Meeting: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld,
Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton,
Commissioner Weremiuk and Chair Klatchko
Excused This Meeting: Vice -Chair Roberts
Staff Liaisons: Flinn Fagg, Michael Daudt, Terri Hintz, Savat Khamphou,
Ken Lyon, David Newell 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 6:00 pm on Thursday,
September 3, 2015.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Calerdine noted his abstention on the minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Klatchko opened public comments and with no appearances coming forward
public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Weremiuk requested Item 1 B pulled from the Consent Calendar for
further discussion.
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1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 10, 2015 JOINT STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
1C. ANDREW T. JESSUP REQUESTS FOR THE VACATION OF CAMINO
PAROCELA RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE END OF FERN CANYON DRIVE
(TRACT NO. 2726, MB51PG90), SECTION 22, T.4.N, R.4.E. (ENGINEERING
CASE FILE R 14-26). (FP)
ACTION: Approve Items 1 A and 1 C as presented.
Motion: Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and unanimously
carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Klatchko
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Roberts
1 B. 02 ARCHITECTURE REQUESTING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL
ON BEHALF OF HUTKIN FAMILY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
APPROXIMATELY 5,059-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON AN
APPROXIMATELY 24,829-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 3182 BOGERT
TRAIL, ZONE R-1-13. (CASE 3.3900-MAJ) (ER).
Commissioner Weremiuk questioned why the 20 feet front yard setback would be
allowed.
Staff pointed -out that the aerial map indicates both the easement and hillside encroach
are further on this lot than on the adjacent properties and it meets the criteria.
ACTION: Approve the project as recommended by the Architectural Advisory
Committee.
Motion: Commissioner Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously
carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Klatchko
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Roberts
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. PCG-SP VENTURES I, LLC. FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF AN
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EXISTING RESORT HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY USES ON A 3.65-ACRE PARCEL
LOCATED AT 333 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, RESORT OVERLAY
ZONE (CASE 5.1377 CUP / 3.1155 MAJ). (KL)
Associate Planner Lyon provided an overview of the proposed hotel renovation and
explained the capture ratio and shared parking concepts.
The Commission requested clarification and/or commented on:
• What is the methodology used for the parking study?
• Clarification on the parking calculation for the number of employees.
• Details on the open -space in front of the hotel.
• Emergency access gates on Twin Palms.
• Concern that the landscape plan was not included in the packet - staff provided
an update on the revised landscape palette.
Chair Klatchko opened the public hearing:
-STAN ASARO, Roy Asaro, Architects, was available for questions from the
Commission.
-RICK PATTON, General Manager, Curve Hotel, clarified that there are more parking
spaces than 12 and addressed the access gates on Twin Palms and concrete and brick
paving.
-STAN ASARO, provided details pertaining to the landscape buffer and walkways.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
GEOFF BRIDERALL, landscape architect, provided details on the shading plan.
Commissioner Middleton made a motion to approve the project and congratulated the
landscape design on this project and the developer on the decision to close the
courtyard and providing a strong aesthetic feature.
Commissioner Calerdine commented that this is one of the best re -use projects for
1960's hotels that have come forward.
Commissioner Weremiuk commented that this project has come a long way and likes
that the historic elements have been maintained.
ACTION: Approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Motion: Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Donenfeld and
unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Klatchko
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Roberts
2B. 383 SOUTH, LLC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MEETING
HALL (EVENT SPACE) OF APPROXIMATELY 8,640-SQUARE FEET 1N SIZE
WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 383 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-B-D (CASE 5.1383 CUP). (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed request to operate an event hall as
outlined in the staff report. Mr. Newell reported that the applicant has requested to
allow outdoor events on occasions and if the Commission desires a revision to PLN 3
can be made so that entertainment and amplified music shall be limited to the interior of
the building unless otherwise approved by the Planning Director.
The Commission requested clarification and/or commented on:
• Is a liquor license required?
• Status of discussion on establishing a standard for limiting the impact of bass
levels.
• Monitoring of decibel levels.
• Staff suggested a Land Use Permit could be imposed to allow outdoor events.
Chair Klatchko opened the public hearing:
-MICHAEL GAMBLE, chief operating manager officer, spoke about their plans to use
this historic building as an event center in the CBD zone. Mr. Gamble indicated their
intent is to be a good neighbor and they are looking forward to the revisions to the Noise
Ordinance.
-JIM GROSS, spoke in support of the re -adaptive use of the historic building for an
event space in this area.
-CARL ENSER, chief administrative officer, Eisenhower Health Centers, is happy to see
this coming but wants to make sure noise is not an issue because they operate a
neurology clinic next door.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Chair Klatchko said he is very familiar with this building and thinks this is a great re -use
of the building.
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ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions, as amended:
• Modify PLN 3.: "A land use permit shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for any outdoor event at the site and the measurement of decibels
may be required to determine conformance with the Noise Ordinance".
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and
unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Klatchko
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Roberts
2C. DEAD OR ALIVE, LLC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
BEER AND WINE LOUNGE OF APPROXIMATELY 980-SQUARE FEET IN SIZE
WITHIN AN EXISTING MULTI -TENANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 150 EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 5.1381 CUP). (ND)
Associate Planner Newell provided an overview of the proposed beer and wine lounge
as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Klatchko opened public comments:
CHRISTINE SOTO, applicant, responded to questions from the Commission and
indicated that there will be no access to the rear of the property and is very excited to
see all the different projects in South Palm Springs.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
The Commission commented and/or requested clarification on:
Will the stone wall be maintained?
• Concern with parking on this corner; however, it's exciting to see this corner
starting to develop.
• Caution with the name of the bar due to a pedestrian death near this area.
• The building owner operates the restaurant next door which will draw parking
from this use; and all other uses would have parking problems.
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and
unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Klatchko
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Roberts
3. NEW BUSINESS:
3A. PALM SPRINGS FREEWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, REQUESTING FOR A ONE-
YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 65-ROOM HOTEL, TWO DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS,
ASSOCIATED PARKING AND SIGNAGE AT 610 WEST GARNET AVENUE, ZONE
M-1-P, SECTION 15; (CASE 5.0856-CUP). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson provided an overview on the one-year time extension
request as outlined in staff report.
Commissioner Donenfeld remembered this project from previous years noting that this
applicant he has gone through years of dealing with water agencies and sees there is a
light at the end of the tunnel. He supports the time extension for one more year.
Commissioner Calerdine said this is a perfect use for this site and made a motion for
approval.
ACTION: Consider a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0856-
CUP, from August 11, 2015 to August 10, 2016.
Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and
unanimously carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Klatchko
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Roberts
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
The Commission commented and/or requested clarification on:
• Issues with the voting system in the chamber.
• Looking forward to recommendations by the subcommittee for a policy for time
extensions.
• Status of Small Lots 1 PDD's subcommittee discussion.
• Update on major projects in the city.
• A request to amend the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan will be forthcoming.
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PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Fagg reminded the Commission that the next Planning Commission meeting
would be held on Thursday, September 24th and provided an update on the City
Council's concern with a zone text amendment pertaining to carport structures.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:26 pm to Thursday, September 24, 2015, at
1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Flinn Fagg, AlC
Director of Planning Services
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