HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-08 PC Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
City Hall, Council Chamber
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Weremiuk called the meeting to order at 1:44 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Hirschbein, Commissioner Hudson,
Commissioner Middleton, Vice Chair Calerdine, Chair Weremiuk
Excused: Commissioner Lowe
Staff Planning Director Fagg, Director of Engineering Garcia, Planning Administrative
Present: Coordinator Hintz, Administrative Secretary Bruggemans, Assistant Planner
Kikuchi, Associate Planner Lyon
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, November 2, 2017.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Planning Director Fagg reported that the applicant for Item 3A has requested the project
be continued to a date uncertain and requested this Item moved to the Consent Calendar.
Vice Chair Calerdine, seconded by Hirschbein to accept the agenda as amended.
AYES: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Middleton, Vice Chair Calerdine, Chair
Weremiuk
ABSENT: Lowe
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Weremiuk opened public comments:
ANITA CARRILLO, spoke in reference to Item 313, said they've had more pleasant
interactions with the applicant and spoke about the importance of neighborhood
involvement.
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LANNY SWERDLOW, spoke in favor of allowing adult -use cannabis for on -site
consumption.
JOHN CROSS, representing Best Signs, spoke in reference to Item 3C, described the
revisions made to the proposed sign program amendment.
YOUSSEF IBRAHIM, owner, (99 Cent Shopping Center, Item 3C), requested re-
consideration of monument sign for the shopping center.
STEVE TAPPAN, owner, (Legacy Palm Springs, Item 4A) provided background
information and requested consideration and approval of the project.
ROLAND LEWIS, (neighbor to the north) in reference to Item 3B, spoke in favor of the
revised landscape proposal and in particular with keeping his solar panels unobstructed.
BRANDON ABBOTT, legal representation for owner (Item 313), reiterated the applicant's
efforts and concessions made by his client to ensure his neighbors are minimally affected
by the proposed project.
There being no further speakers the public comments portion of the meeting was closed_
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Donenfeld, seconded by Vice Chair Calerdine to approve Items 1A and 3A
under the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Middleton, Vice Chair Calerdine, Chair
Weremiuk
ABSENT: Lowe
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 25, 2017
Approve as submitted.
3A.
PALM SPRINGS SAFE ACCESS INC. FOR AN APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR THE BUSINESS AT 1247 SOUTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL (CASE 17-
056 APPL). (FF)
Continue to a date uncertain.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
3B. MARK WALTERS AND RICK CASSAR, OWNERS, FOR A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 7,211 SQUARE
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT
1610 HILLVIEW COVE (ZONE R-1-C (CASE 3.4035 MAJ 17.1527 AMM).
(KL)
Associate Planner Lyon summarized the changes made to the proposed project as
outlined in the staff report.
SEAN LOCKYER. project architect, described the modifications made to the proposed
project.
Chair Weremiuk prefers to limit the plants to the height of their full growth instead of the
city monitoring it.
Vice Chair Weremiuk, seconded by Donenfeld to approve with changes subject to final
review by subcommittee-
1. Modification to condition PLN 10 - Appoint a subcommittee consisting of
Donenfeld, Calerdine and one Architectural Advisory Committee landscape
member to review and approve a landscape plan for the rear yard setback
area where the plants at mature height will not violate the intended height
limit that staff has proposed with an exception to the 10'-15' areas on the
northwest and northeast corners on the site.
AYES: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Middleton, Calerdine, Weremiuk
ABSENT: Lowe
3C. BEST SIGNS, INC., ON BEHALF OF HUNTINGTON GARDENS, LLC.,
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE
SUNRISE CENTER, A MULTI -TENANT SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED
AT 100-186 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PD (CASE SP 17-007). (NK)
Assistant Planner Kikuchi presented the proposed changes to the sign program
amendment.
Vice Chair Calerdine left the Council Chamber at 2:45 pm for the remainder of the meeting
Commissioner Hudson thanked the applicant and the owner of the project. He said this is
a very good example of the applicant listening and thinks the revised proposed sign
program is much more successful and complements the architecture.
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Commissioner Hudson, seconded by Middleton to approve as submitted.
AYES: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Middleton, Weremiuk
ABSENT: Lowe, Calerdine
A recess was taken at 2:47 pm. The meeting resumed at 2:58 pm.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4A. LEGACY PALM SPRINGS, LLC, OWNER, FOR A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION PROPOSING A DEVELOPMENT OF A
114-BED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WITH ACCESSORY
COMMERCIAL USES ON A 1.43-ACRE LOT LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PDD 357 (CASE 5.1237 MAJ). (KL)
Associate Planner Lyon provided an overview of the proposed development as outlined in
the staff report.
Commissioner Hudson thinks it's a good project. He said this design is much better than
what is evident in some of the drawings. He explained that the AAC had concerns
because they did not have enough materials to make an informed opinion (railing and
privacy screen on the south facade for adjoining hotel).
Chair Weremiuk expressed concern with the project by-passing the Architectural Advisory
Committee review process.
Commissioner Hudson proposed having a design subcommittee of the Planning
Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee with the applicant and architect to
review the design, colors and materials board.
Chair Weremiuk, seconded by Hudson to continue to a date certain of December 13, 2017,
for review by subcommittee and return to the Planning Commission for final review:
• Design, elevations, colors and materials board
• Planning Commission subcommittee to consist of Hudson and Hirschbein
• Architectural Advisory member of subcommittee to be determined by the
AAC Chair and City Attorney
AYES: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Middleton, Weremiuk
ABSENT: Lowe, Calerdine
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
• A request to waive the requirement for the Planning Commission to meet in August.
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PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:27 pm to 1:30 pm,
Wednesday, December 13, 2017, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way.
F inn Fagg, AICP
Director of Planning Services