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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-08 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 08, 2016 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Klatchko called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. ROLL CALL: Present This Meeting: Absent This Meeting: Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Klatchko None. Donenfeld, Commissioner Hirschbein, Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Calerdine, Chair Staff Present: Flinn Fagg, Michael Daudt, Terri Hintz 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, June 2, 2016. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Lowe and Vice -Chair Calerdine noted their abstention on the minutes of the May 23, 2016 due to their absence. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chair Klatchko opened public comments: GARY LUEDERS, volunteer at PS Air Museum, Vietnam Veteran and retired pilot, said that this project is a part of the whole big picture for the museum and this new hangar will be dedicated to the history heritage of Vietnam and Korea. Planning Commission Minutes City of Palm Springs June 8, 2016 ROBERT FINDLY, Vietnam Veteran, is grateful to have the museum honor this aircraft they flew and urged approval of the expansion. There being no further speakers public comments was closed. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 23, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Weremiuk requested a correction on page 3. ACTION: Approve minutes of May 23, 2016, as amended. Motion: Commissioner Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and carried 5-0-2 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Hirschbein, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Chair Klatchko ABSTAIN: Commissioner Lowe, and Vice -Chair Calerdine. 2. NEW BUSINESS 2A. PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM, FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 20,230-SQUARE FOOT HANGAR GALLERY EXPANSION AT THE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM LOCATED AT 745 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE A. (CASE 3.1412 MAA). (GM) Planning Director Fagg provided an overview of the proposed hangar expansion. Commissioner Weremiuk said the museum is a very important part of the community and will support this addition. She resides at the Escena Development and a member of the HOA and said she received some noise complaints from an amplified outdoor event (Splash House). FRED BELL, PS Air Museum, vice-chairman & managing director, addressed Commissioner Weremiuk's concern about the noise spillover and said he was not aware of any noise complaints related to the event. He assured the Commission that they will comply with the Noise Ordinance and he'd be happy to talk to the HOA. Commissioner Weremiuk asked staff if there a time limit that can be placed on outdoor amplified music. Planning Director Fagg responded that it is difficult to tie it to an Architectural Application; however, they are subject to the City's Noise Ordinance. 21 K Planning Commission Minutes City of Palm Springs June 8, 2016 Commissioner Hirschbein questioned why this project did not o to the AAC for review. q Y P 1 g Planning Director Fagg explained that since there is an approved Master Plan and colors and materials are consistent with the Plan it is not necessary to go for review to the AAC. Commissioner Lowe congratulated and thanked all those in the audience who served our Country. Commissioner Middleton said they had a Splash Event in her neighborhood and the organizers made themselves available to meet with the neighborhood leaders to try to mitigate the sound. She would be happy to connect Commissioner Weremiuk with them. Vice -Chair Calerdine thanked the applicant for taking over the spillover from downtown and said that the museum is a tremendous asset to the city. Chair Klatchko concurred that the museum is a valuable asset to the city and is pleased to see history will be carried forward. ACTION: Approve with Conditions, as submitted. Motion: Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Hirschbein, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Calerdine, Chair Klatchko PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Commissioner Donenfeld noted that this is Chair Klatchko's last meeting as he will be terming out and praised him on his incredible ability, fairness and good judgment as Chair of the Commission. Vice -Chair Calerdine thanked Chair Klatchko for his hard work. Vice -Chair Calerdine requested a briefing on the College of the Desert Master Plan and disposal of the former site. Commissioners Weremiuk, Middleton and Hirschbein wholeheartedly thanked Chair Klatchko for his time serving on the Commission. 3 1Page Planning Commission Minutes City of Palm Springs June 8, 2016 PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Planning Director Fagg reviewed the subcommittees in place: • Desert Fashion Plaza Landscape Subcommittee: Commissioner Weremiuk. Vice -Chair Calerdine was appointed (replacing former Commissioner Roberts). • Downtown Park Subcommittee: Commissioner Weremiuk, Commissioner Middleton (alternate). Commissioner Hirschbein was appointed. • Liaison to the Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Middleton. • PDD 1 Small Lot Subcommittee: Vice -Chair Calerdine, Commissioner Weremiuk. Commissioner Hirschbein was appointed (replacing former Commissioner Roberts). Planning Director Fagg provided an update on the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) expired terms, vacancies and interviews (scheduled for 11:30 am on June 22, 2016). ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:05 pm to Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 1:30 O pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. Flinn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services 4i