HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-10 PC Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 10, 2019
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Woods called the meeting to order at 1:32 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Song, Vice Chair Moruzzi, Chair
Woods
Absent: Grace Garner
Staff Present: Planning Director Fagg, Attorney Priest, Administrative Coordinator
Hintz, Engineering Associate Minjares, Associate Planner Mlaker
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, April 4, 2019.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Song, seconded by Hirschbein to accept the Agenda, as presented.
AYES: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Song, Moruzzi, Woods
ABSENT: Garner
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
BRIAN FOSTER, applicant, Item 4A, Pinnacle Point (Lot 7), said that the home has been
designed to complement the indoor/outdoor lifestyle with specific requirements from the
owner. He was available for questions from the Commission.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OF MARCH 27, 2019
Donenfeld, seconded by Hirschbein to approve the minutes, as submitted.
AYES:
Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Moruzzi, Woods
ABSENT:
Garner
ABSTAIN:
Song
Planning Commission Minutes
April 10, 2019
City of Palm Springs
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4A. PINNACLE PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,224-SQUARE FOOT
HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR
MODIFICATION FOR A REDUCTION IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
AND AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT LOCATED AT 1747 PINNACLE
POINT (LOT 7), ZONE PDD 79 (CASES 3.4095 MAJ & 7.1562 AMM). (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker presented an overview on the proposed hillside house as outlined
in the staff report.
Commissioner Song requested a condition be added that the perimeter wall detail to be
approved by Staff at the time of Building Permit plan check.
Donenfeld, seconded by Moruzzi to approve with changes:
1. Perimeter wall detail to be approved by Staff at the time of Building Permit plan
check.
AYES: Donenfeld, Hirschbein, Hudson, Song, Moruzzi, Woods
ABSENT: Garner
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
• Status of General Plan Update;
• Shout out to first responders for a great job handling a small fire with high winds;
• Introduction of New Assistant Planner Ivan Flores;
• Update on Cannabis Moratorium.
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:02 pm to 1:30 pm,
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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Flinn Fagg, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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