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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-25 PC Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 25, 2023 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 5:30 pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Aylaian, Hirschbein, Miller, Moruzzi, Vice Chair Roberts, Chair Weremiuk Excused Absence: Ervin Staff Present: Planning Director Hadwin, Attorney Jim Priest, Assistant Planning Director Newell, Planning Technician Bruno, Administrative Secretary Bruggemans 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, January 19, 2023, and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Chair Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Roberts to accept the agenda, as amended. AYES: AYLAIAN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK ABSENT: ERWIN PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR: NONE 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2A. DTPS B-3 LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPROVALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX STORY, 73,300- SQUARE FOOT MIXED USE BUILDING (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND COMMERCIAL) WITH 45 FOR -SALE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND GROUND ON BLOCK "B" OF THE DOWNTOWN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WAY; 200 NORTH BELARDO ROAD, MAJ & TTM 37935 EOT). (DN) Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 2023 City of Palm Springs FLOOR COMMERCIAL LOCATED PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM ZONE CBD (CASE NOS. 3.3908 Assistant Planning Director Newell presented project as outlined in staff report. He explained the extenuating circumstances that the applicant faced including the determination by the Department of Industrial Relations that prevailing wage applies to this project, as well as delays created by the ongoing pandemic. PUBLIC HEARING: MICHAEL BRAUN, applicant, stated that the City of Palm Springs has been working with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) since 2019 to resolve this issue. Mr. Braun said as a Charter City, Palm Springs is exempt from prevailing wages under State Law, but that the DIR is not accepting that position. He said their biggest hurdle is the court hearing with Department of Industrial Relations and final plan check. There being no further speaker the public hearing was closed. Vice Chair Roberts requested a more detailed update on the financing of the project. Mr. Braun responded that they plan to start the project in September or October, pending resolution of the issue with DIR. Commissioner Aylaian suggested language to be added to Finding No. 3. Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt resolution determining no CEQA review is necessary and approving a one-year extension of time with changes in added language: 1. Modify language on Finding No. 3, at the end of second paragraph add: ".. . and the project and it's environment remain substantially consistent with those analyzed in the previously approved environmental impact report." AYES: AYLAIAN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK ABSENT: ERWIN Chair Weremiuk commented that this was the situation they envisioned when they were looking at an extension. She will be very excited to see this project move forward. 2B. DAYSTAR HOTELS LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A LAND USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A RESTAURANT OFFERING 2 Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 2023 City of Palm Springs PUBLIC SERVICE WITHIN AN EXISTING HOTEL LOCATED AT 450 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R3, (CASE NOS. 5.1568 CUP & LUP 22-056). (RB) Planning Technician Bruno presented the project as outlined in the staff report. The Commission requested clarification about adequate parking for the general public, live music and hours of operation. Commissioner Aylaian questioned if the City could waive a federal mandate for two required A.D.A. parking spaces, as the proposed project only provided one. Attorney Priest responded if the total parking requirement is being reduced with the waiver, then the accessible parking requirement is reduced, as well. Vice Chair Roberts thinks it will be a lovely addition. He confirmed with staff that allowing 50 seats would require 6 additional parking spaces. Commissioner Hirschbein asked about pedestrian access into the project. The applicant said they want to be sensitive to neighborhood and access to the project will be on Palm Canyon. Commissioner Miller noted concern about having an outdoor restaurant and bar open until midnight in a residential neighborhood. He also had concerns with the guest drop- off on Palm Canyon and suggested the Commission re -visit the parking plan in 3 to 6 months after opening. Commissioner Aylaian stated she would support the condition that the restaurant stop serving food and beverage at 10:00 pm, non -amplified music, and to revisit the parking plan in six -months. Commissioner Moruzzi stated support of signage. Commissioner Hirschbein requested as part of the conditions that public pedestrian access be restricted to Palm Canyon. Roberts seconded by Chair Weremiuk to approve the project, subject to conditions of approval with added changes: 1. Allow 50 seats, waiving the additional parking requirements; 2. Hours of operation for food and drinks to end at midnight, allowance of non - amplified music until 10:00 pm; 3. Allow small signage plan, as permitted by the zoning code; 3 Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 2023 City of Palm Springs 4. An administrative review of public access restrictions, parking plan and other complaints to be reviewed within one year of opening. Staff to return to Planning Commission if changes are needed. AYES: AYLAIAN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK ABSENT: ERWIN 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE 4. NEW BUSINESS: NONE PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: • Update on California's COVID-19 State of Emergency for conducting meetings by teleconference. • Changes to the Urban Lot Splits and ADU Zone changes. • Update on The Thompson Hotel. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: • Update on the Planning Commission gate appeal for the 12 @ Las Palmas development. • Update on upcoming items for the next Planning Commission meeting. • Update on the Planning Department's review process of applications and the on- line permitting system. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:04 pm to 5:30 pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. noL- ristopher Hadwin Planning Director 4