HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-24 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
September 24, 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 1:31 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present This Meeting: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld,
Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton,
Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Roberts and Chair
Klatchko
Absent This Meeting: None
Staff Present: Flinn Fagg, Michael Daudt, Terri Hintz, Savat Khamphou,
Glenn Mlaker, 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 17, 2015.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Middleton requested Item 1 C pulled from Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
Commissioner Weremiuk noted her abstention on minutes of August 12, 2015.
Commissioner Calerdine requested Item 1 B pulled from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Director Fagg provided an update on the request that was received to continue Item 2A
and recommended the item be heard.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Klatchko opened public comments:
-CURT CLINE, requested approval of Item 1 B.
-RON BOWDOIN, representing Chill Bar (Item 3B) stated that the sound engineer is
available for questions on this matter.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 2015
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of August 12, 2015.
Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and carved 6-0-1
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Vice -Chair Roberts, Chair Klatchko
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Weremiuk
1 B. CURT AND ATSUKO CLINE FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,280-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A MAJOR
THOROUGHFARE LOCATED AT 114 WEST SAN MARCO WAY, ZONE R-1-C
(CASE 3.3885 MAJ). (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker provided an overview on the proposed house as outlined in
the staff report.
Commissioner Calerdine requested clarification on the landscaping on the west and
north sides.
Commissioner Roberts stated that the house is beautiful and is an excellent use of this
small parcel.
ACTION: Approve as submitted with conditions.
Motion: Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Roberts, Chair Klatchko
1C. JAVIER MORENO REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION BY TO CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,427-SQUARE
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A 19,395-SQUARE FOOT PARCEL
ALONG A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AT 2580 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C
(CASE 3.3903-MAJ). (ER)
Commissioner Middleton said this is an excellent use of the property; however,
questioned the location of the pool equipment near the property line.
Staff responded that they would work with the applicant to see if the pool equipment
could be relocated.
Commissioner Middleton requested the guest house not be used as a short term rental,
separate from the full home.
Commissioner Weremiuk suggested imposing a requirement that pool equipment be
located five feet from the property line.
ACTION: Approve as recommended by the AAC with additional conditions:
1. Pool equipment to be located at least 5 feet from any property line.
2. Guest house shall not be rented as a short term rental separate from the main
home per the requirements of PSZC section.
Motion: Commissioner Middleton, seconded by Commissioner Donenfeld and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Roberts, Chair Klatchko
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2A. A REQUEST TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION BY PETITION FROM THE
LAWRENCE AND MARGUERITE STREET RESIDENTS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF
34TH AVENUE TO SHORE BRIDGE LANE BETWEEN CROSSLEY ROAD EAST TO
MARGUERITE STREET (CASE 5.1375 SNC). (FF) (Continued from August 12,
2015 meeting)
Director Fagg provided background information on the proposed street name change
and noted that the Lawrence Crossley neighborhood is requesting to continue the item
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to October 2016. He also noted the meeting that had taken place between
representatives of Tahquitz Creek Villas HOA and Lawrence Crossley Neighborhood
Organization.
The Commission commented and/or requested clarification on:
• The status of the Vibrante development.
• Initiation of this application that began the process.
• Public testimony taken at the July 8th Planning Commission meeting.
• The Vibrante development will include 5 - 7 houses that face on 34th Avenue.
• No current properties that have street addresses on 34th Avenue.
ACTION: Table.
Motion: Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Donenfeld and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Roberts, Chair Klatchko
3. NEW BUSINESS:
3A. DAVID ENDRES 1 DEBBIE REICHLING FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 4,170-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON
A HILLSIDE LOT AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION REQUESTING
AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT LOCATED AT 2355 NORTH MILO DRIVE,
ZONE R-1-C (CASE 3.2938 MAJ & 7.1456 AMM). (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker provided background information on the proposed hillside lot
as outlined in the staff report.
JAMES CIOFFI, architect, indicated they met with the neighbors and addressed issues
relating to the height of the house. He spoke about the elevation, setbacks and height;
noting that the house is stepped -down into the hill and pointed -out the views (pictures)
from the adjacent neighbors.
The Commission asked technical questions pertaining to:
• The height of the adjacent property to the left.
• Are story poles placed on the site?
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Commissioner Calerdine commented that the height of the adjacent house appears to
be very close to the height of this house; and noted that this is the best use of land
because of the slope.
Commissioner Lowe made a Motion to approve as submitted and motion was seconded
by Commissioner Calerdine. Further discussion occurred.
Commissioner Roberts said the house is beautiful but in hillside developments views
are very important. He said he is not convinced that this house will not have an effect
on the parcel above it and would like to see a story pole on the center section of the
house that rises up to ensure that no significant impact will be made.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she would like to see a story pole or the height brought
down two feet.
Chair Klatchko questioned if staff has heard from the owner of the undeveloped lot that
is most affected. He said that they are the ones most affected and since they do not
have a problem he is less concerned.
Commissioner Calerdine recalled that Tuscany Heights had a significant impact to the
views on Milo Drive (houses to the west). He encourages the use of these types of
split-level houses on hillsides because of the cutting and filling to the site; he is happy
with the design.
Commissioner Lowe said that because it is only a 3 ft. wide section (the architectural
feature) that is 24 ft. and not the entire house he does not have a concern. He is
agreeable to placing story poles on this section and withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Middleton said that although she admires the architecture; she has a
concern with number of the properties that appear to violate the height limit and does
not want to set precedence.
The Commission discussed that no one is guaranteed a view and the question is to
what degree it would affect someone's view.
ACTION: Continue to October 14, 2015, to allow the applicant to place story poles on
the four comers of the 22 ft. section.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Roberts, Chair Klatchko
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3B. A REPORT ON THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ISSUED TO JAYDUBYA
ENTERTAINMENT, LLC FOR A COCKTAIL LOUNGE WITH INDOOR AMPLIFIED
MUSIC AT 212 AND 216 S. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE LSC BY SECTION 14
SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE 5.1320 CUP). (DN)
Associate Planner Newell provided an update as outlined in the staff report.
The Commission requested clarification and/or commented on:
• The Apparent STC (Sound Transmission Class): the higher number means less
sound permeating the wall (a better number).
• DL Acoustic was hired by the applicant for assessment.
• Status of standards for measuring bass levels.
• Has Spurline (adjacent neighbor) contacted staff?
TODD DAVIDSON, Mirage Developers, contract developer, stated that supplemental
report was submitted to staff consisting of the materials used for the sound attenuated
wall and the acoustic engineer found that their wall was greater than the required
criteria.
DAVID LUBMAN, DL Acoustics, Certified Acoustical Consultant, stated that the rating
was STC 50 rating and the required is 60. He stated that the weakness is not in the
bass and the real problem is in higher frequencies. He indicated that it could be a path
going through the ducts which could be fixed inexpensively and bring it very close to
compliance.
JIM OSTERBERGER, Spurline, said the situation has gotten somewhat better but there
is still some bass coming through; he requested another review in 3 months.
RON BOWDOIN, requested to come back in less than 3 months for review to allow
them continue to operate and make the investment decisions they need to make.
ACTION: To continue to a date certain of November 12, 2015, to allow the sound
engineer to file the report and the applicant to continue the work to mitigate the noise
issue.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Roberts, Chair Klatchko
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3C. A & J PALMAS LTD. PARTNERSHIP TO ESTABLISH A SIGN PROGRAM FOR
THE EXISTING MULTI -TENANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 555 S. PALM CANYON
DRIVE, ZONE C-1 I PD-82 (CASE SP 15-002). (DN)
Commissioner Middleton noted a business -related conflict of interest and would not be
participating in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 2:55 pm.
Commissioner Lowe confirmed with the City Attorney that he does not have a conflict of
interest.
Associate Planner Newell provided an overview on the proposed sign program as
outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Roberts said that most people would drive to the back of the building and
it made sense to have individual names of the businesses on the rear door.
ACTION: To return for review of a monument sign to allow tenant visibility on Palm
Canyon and only allow signage for the end -unit tenants and in the rear, as
recommended by the AAC.
Vice -Chair Roberts made a Motion and it was seconded by Commissioner Donenfeld.
Discussion occurred.
LARRY DEITZ, Signs by Tomorrow, said that they agree not to have logos on the front
only simple font and does not think a monument sign would be practical. He indicated
that the main entrances are in the rear and visibility is limited in the front of the building.
Commissioner Roberts noted concern with sign cluttering on Palm Canyon and the
messiness of old lettering and expressed a preference for a monument sign.
Commissioner Donenfeld suggested signage on the lower fascia as an alternative to the
monument sign which would be less expensive.
Commissioner Roberts concurred with the options as recommended by the AAC and
further discussion occurred.
Commissioner Roberts changed his Motion, as follows:
ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions including the three (3) conditions
recommended by the AAC:
1. Limit Palm Canyon signage to lower fascia (dark colored beam), or return
with monument sign for Palm Canyon signage.
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2. Two end cap tenants are limited to three signs conforming to specs.
(maximum 14" letter height along the south side and the north, east and
west signs are limited to the brown fascia to 8" in height.)
Motion: Vice -Chair Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Donenfeld and carried 6-0-1
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Roberts, Chair Klatchko
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Middleton.
Commissioner Middleton re-entered the Council Chamber at 3:22 pm.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
The Commission requested clarification and/or commented on:
• Status of new hotel for the downtown project.
• The Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan update will be held at a study session
on October 14th.
• Subcommittee updates.
• 3D models requested for projects.
• City land sales and reclaimed property.
• One Palm Springs will be hosting a candidate forum on water issues.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:29 pm to Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at
1:30 pm City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
F inn Fagg, AIC
Director of Planning Services
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