HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-28 PC Meetings MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
October 28, 2020
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
(Via Zoom)
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Weremiuk called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
ROLL CALL: Ervin, Hirschbein, Lewin, Song, Vice Chair Moruzzi, Chair
Weremiuk
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Newell, Administrative Coordinator
Hintz, 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 6:00 pm, Thursday, October 22, 2020.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Staff is requesting a continuance of Item #213 to date certain of December 9, 2020.
The Commission accepted the agenda, as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 8, 2020 AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Song, seconded by Lewin to approve minutes, as presented.
AYES: ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, LEWIN, SONG, MORUZZI, WEREMIUK
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. CONTINUED - DESTINATION RAMON, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF PAD SITE "D" TO INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION
OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2)
QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS WITH DRIVE-THROUGHS LOCATED
AT 5601 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 20 (CASE NOS.
5.1513 CUP & 3.4179 MAJ). (GM)
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Associate Planner Mlaker provided details of the subcommittee review and revisions to the
site plan.
Chair Weremiuk opened the public hearing:
STAN ROTHBART, applicant, stated that the product that came out of the subcommittee
review is a far better project than they initially had. They have accepted all of the
comments that have been made and was available for questions from the Commission.
MARTY WOLF, Raising Cane's Site Design Manager, responded to questions from the
Commission pertaining to the outer lane (queueing lane) of the drive -through and size of
canopy.
There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Hirschbein, as part of the subcommittee review, said has full confidence in
the AAC's review of the sign program and would like to see this item return on the Consent
Calendar. He noted that the project team responded very well to the subcommittee
comments and all issues have been addressed.
Hirschbein, seconded by Song to approve subject to conditions of approval.
AYES: ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, LEWIN, SONG, MORUZZI, WEREMIUK
*Chair Weremiuk requested the sign program application come back to the Commission on
the Consent Calendar, per Commissioner Hirschbein's comment.
2B. SPECTRUM SERVICES ON BEHALF OF VERIZON WIRELESS FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY CONSISTING OF A FORTY-THREE (43) FOOT HIGH
MONOPOLE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINETS LOCATED
WITHIN DEMUTH PARK AT 3601 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE, ZONE "O"
(CASE NO. 5.0793 CUP). (ER)
Chair Weremiuk opened the public hearing:
JOHN HENNING, legal representation for the neighboring cell tower, will defer comment
until item is heard.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
Hirschbein, seconded by Song to continue to date certain of December 9, 2020.
AYES: ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, LEWIN, SONG, MORUZZI, WEREMIUK
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3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
4. NEW BUSINESS: None.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: None.
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: None.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
• City Council action summary on Planning Commission items.
• City Council direction of the General Plan Update Vision & Priorities.
• Next Planning Commission will be held on November 18th at 4 pm.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:02 pm to their regular
meeting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
FI nn Fagg, AICP
Development Services Director
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