HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-22 PC Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 22, 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, Miller, Moruzzi, Vice Chair Roberts, Chair Weremiuk
Excused Absence: Ervin, Hirschbein
Staff Present: Planning Director Hadwin, Attorney Priest, Associate Planner
Mlaker, Assistant Planner Rubalcava, 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, February 16, 2023, and posted on
the City's website as required by established policies and procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Roberts, seconded by Miller to continue Item 3A under Public Hearings to a date
uncertain, and to accept the agenda, as amended.
AYES: AYLAIAN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
ABSENT: ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
ROY HUEBNER, applicant and owner representative, spoke in reference to Item 4A,
explained that the project was denied instead of being conditioned due to the 15-ft. rear
setbacks. He indicated that the applicant/owner moved the house to comply with the
setbacks resulting in a minor redesign. He said he supports staff recommendation and
requested the ARC action be overturned.
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SCOTT CONNELLY, spoke in reference to Item 3A, said he's opposed to the proposed
project based on potential negative environmental impacts to Bighorn sheep along the
hillside development.
CANDANCE KAHN, spoke in reference to Item 3A, spoke in opposition of the project;
noting that Bighorn sheep are a tourist attraction.
CONSENT CALENDAR: NONE
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. A REQUEST BY EHRLICH GROUP, ON BEHALF OF LUGA SERKA,
LLC, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING
PARCEL INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS LOCATED AT 2805
ANZA TRAIL, ZONE R-1-13, (CASE TPM 38536) (AR)
Assistant Planner Rubalcava presented the project as outlined in the staff report.
Bruce Ehrlich, Ehrlich Group, representing the owner, provided details on the ownership
of the property. He explained that the hammerhead on the tentative tract map is at the
request of the fire department for maneuverability of the rear lot.
Commission Comments:
In response to Commissioner Miller's question regarding the intent to preserve existing
home; Attorney Priest responded that the structure is a Class 3 building and if it were to
be demolished or a major alteration it would require Historic Site Preservation Board
(HSPB) approval. Mr. Priest recommended that the Commission proceed with the
Tentative Map and AMM applications.
Roberts seconded by Aylaian, to approve as presented with added condition:
1. The applicant shall obtain or receive approval of an Administrative Minor
Modification (AMM) before proceeding with the project.
AYES: AYLAIAN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
ABSENT: ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
3A. REQUEST BY GRIT DEVELOPMENT, ON BEHALF OF JOHN
WESSMAN, FOR A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 730 LINEAR FOOT EXTENSION OF SOUTH
CAMINO MONTE ROAD (PRIVATE ROADWAY) PROVIDING ACCESS
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TO EXISTING HILLSIDE LOTS LOCATED AT SOUTH CAMINO MONTE
ROAD, ZONE 0-20, SECTION 27 (CASE 3.4273 MAJ)
Commissioner Miller seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to continue to a date
uncertain.
AYES: AYLAIAN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
ABSENT: ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN
4. OTHER BUSINESS:
4A. AN APPEAL BY PINNACLE PALM SPRINGS, LLC, OF THE DECISION
BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE TO DENY A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAJ) FOR A PROPOSAL TO
CONSTRUCT A 3,627-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT
AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION TO REDUCE THE
MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK LOCATED AT 1711 PINNACLE
POINT (LOT 1), ZONE PDD 79 (CASE 3.4350 MAJ & 7.1663 AMM).
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Associate Planner Mlaker provided details on the appeal of the Architectural Review
Committee decision as outlined in the staff report.
Associate Planner Mlaker reported that the applicant revised the site plan by relocating
the front architectural feature to meet the rear yard setback, used a darker color
scheme, and revised the roof parapets. He said the stacked white stone was replaced
with the horizontal raked stucco and three windows added.
Attorney Priest discussed that this is a De Novo appeal, and the Planning Commission
can consider the evidence and any additional information, such as the redesign of the
project, and the final decision can be made by the Planning Commission to approve or
deny the appeal with any added conditions.
Commission Comments:
Chair Weremiuk requested clarification to approve the changes with the stacked stone
or with an alternative.
Commissioner Miller said he prefers the stacked stone to not be a bright white but a
darker, earth tone.
Chair Weremiuk requested the decision of the Planning Commission be presented to
the ARC.
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Miller, seconded by Roberts to overturn the ARC decision and approve the project.
AYES: AYLAIAN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
ABSENT: ERVIN, HIRSCHBEIN
*With a request that staff return to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) to present
the decision of the Planning Commission.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
4. NEW BUSINESS: NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: NONE
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
• Update on lifting of the State Emergency Order in reference to
teleconferencing of meetings.
• The March 8th Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled.
• Update on City Council unanimous approval of the extension on the Condo
building in Lot B.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:24 pm to 5:30 pm, Wednesday, March 22,
2023, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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ristopher Hadwin
Director of Planning
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