HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-09 PC Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
(Meeting held via Zoom)
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Weremiuk called the meeting to order at 5:33 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Aylaian, Ervin, Hirschbein, Miller, Moruzzi, Vice Chair Roberts, Chair
Weremiuk
Staff Present: Assistant Planning Director Newell, Attorney Priest, Administrative
Coordinator 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) by 9:00 pm on Thursday,
February 3, 2022, and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and
procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Aylaian, seconded by Miller to accept the agenda, as presented.
AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS,
WEREMIUK
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moruzzi, seconded by Hirschbein to approve Item 1A, as presented.
AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
ABSTAINED: MILLER
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 12, 2022
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND
CHAPTER 94.05 OF THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL
DENSITIES ON PROPERTIES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
PERMITTED ON HOTEL OR COMMERCIAL SITES (CASE 5.1539 ZTA)
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Roberts, seconded by Aylaian to continue to date uncertain.
AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS,
WEREMIUK
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
3A. HAWKINS AND MARSHALL, ON BEHALF OF CARMELITA PROPERTIES
LIMITED, FOR MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR
MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS TO CONSTRUCT A 3,465-SQUARE-
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A 15,173-SQUARE-FOOT
HILLSIDE PARCEL LOCATED AT 310 WEST CRESTVIEW DRIVE, ZONE
R-1-C, SECTION 27 (CASE 3.4215 MAJ & CASE 7.1632 AMM). (NK)
In response to Commissioner Hirschbein's question, Assistant Planning Director Newell
responded the story poles and ribbon/strings are up on the sites and he will send the
certification of story -poles to the Commission.
Roberts, seconded by Miller to continue to regular meeting of February 23, 2022.
AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS,
WEREMIUK
3B. HAWKINS AND MARSHALL, ON BEHALF OF CARMELITA PROPERTIES
LIMITED, FOR MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR
MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY 3,291-
SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH THE MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT OF 25.8 FEET ON A 11,206-SQUARE-FOOT HILLSIDE
PARCEL LOCATED AT 322 WEST CRESTVIEW DRIVE, ZONE R-1-C,
SECTION 27 (CASE 3.4216 MAJ & CASE 7.1633 AMM). (NK)
Aylaian, seconded by Miller to continue to regular meeting of February 23, 2022.
AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS,
WEREMIUK
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4A. WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (WHCHC)
FOR THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 390 TO CONSTRUCT A 71-UNIT MULTIPLE -FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.76-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST STEVENS ROAD AND NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 AND R-2 (CASE NO. 5.1520 PD-390). (DN)
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Assistant Planning Director Newell provided background information and noted the project
remains as presented in the prior approval with minor refinements made to address
concerns related to restricting access at the rear of the project site.
MATT MASON, Director of Real Estate Development for WHCHC, responded to
Commissioner Aylaian's question relating the specific type of income category for units, Mr.
Mason said 32 units will meet the "very low-income levels" and the other 37 units will meet
the "low-income levels". The remaining two other units are manager's units and not low-
income units.
Commissioner Hirschbein questioned what the thickness of the fascia of the sloped roof will
be. The project architect, Wil Carson, responded the depth of the sloped roof is 14-18 inches
and includes 2 pieces of foam on top of it and exceeds the Title 24 requirements by 10%
and noted the edge bevels will be a 45-degree angle.
Commissioner Aylaian disclosed she met with the project representative prior to the meeting.
Aylaian, seconded by Moruzzi to approve Final Development Plans, as presented.
AYES: AYLAIAN, ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS,
WEREMIUK
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
• In response to Commissioner Hirschbein's question about the total number of SB9
projects have been permitted, Assistant Director Newell said no formal applications
have been received and will provide updates to the Commission.
• In response to Commissioner Moruzzi's question about the road extension on South
Camino Monte Road and timing to return to the Commission, Mr. Newell said
additional environmental analysis may be required, and it could take several months.
• Commissioner Moruzzi commented that the City of Desert Hot Springs approved
fulfillment centers at 150 feet in height.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Newell summarized the projects that will be on the next Planning Commission
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:01 pm to 5:30 pm,
Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
avid Newell, AICP
Assistant Director of Planning
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