HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-22 PC Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 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, Hirschbein, Miller, Moruzzi, Vice Chair Roberts, Chair
Weremiuk
Excused Absence: None
Staff Present: Planning Director Hadwin, Attorney Priest, Associate Planner Yoon,
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 Hirschbein to accept the agenda.
AYES: AYLAIAN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 8, 2022, JUNE 22, 2022,
DECEMBER 14, 2022, JANUARY 25, 2023, FEBRUARY 8, 2023,
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Weremiuk, seconded by Roberts to continue draft minutes to a future meeting date.
AYES: AYLAIAN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
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City of Palm Springs
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4A. MCGEE SHARON ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF DESERT
PRODUCTIONS LLC, FOR A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 10,959-SQUARE FOOT
WAREHOUSE FACILITY ON A 21,923-SQUARE FOOT
UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED AT 200 OASIS ROAD (APN: 669-
444-012, 669-4"-011), ZONE M-1-SP (CASE 3.2864 MAJ/DP) (SY)
Associate Planner Yoon presented the project as outlined in the staff report.
Gisela Colon, artist, explained that the main function of the warehouse is to store her art
pieces. She said the landscape plants were chosen from the Coachella Valley Plan but
is completely flexible to change to whatever is recommended.
Commission Comments:
Chair Weremiuk stated she would like to send comments to the ARC to firmly
recommend that the Pennisetum fountain grass is not used, as it is invasive; and also,
to look carefully at the two tree selections and make the best decision.
Commissioner Aylaian commented that the Hesperaloe Parviflora shown under all the
tree canopies typically requires bright, direct sunlight and recommended that the ARC
review that as well.
Vice Chair Roberts noted concern about the planting advisories being too restrictive.
He said that if the ARC would like to take a chance; there are new varieties the
Commission does not know about. He prefers using planting recommendations for the
ARC instead of giving restrictions of what they can't use.
Roberts seconded by Aylaian to approve as presented with planting recommendation to
the ARC as discussed by the Commission.
AYES: AYLAIAN, HIRSCHBEIN, MILLER, MORUZZI, ROBERTS, WEREMIUK
Chair Weremiuk stated that it is a nicely designed project.
Vice Chair Roberts concurred and thanked the applicant for an excellent and attractive
building. He suggested the applicant consider using solar panels for the project.
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City of Palm Springs
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
• Update on City Council review of the RIOS project.
• The upcoming Study Session on April 12th will include review of the inclusionary
housing policy, affordable housing, the Art Colony project and annual update of
the Zoning Code; and discussion of in -person meetings with a hybrid option for
the general public.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
• Discussion about State requirements for the number of reviews on housing
projects. Attorney Priest confirmed the State allows 5 reviews by the City and a
study session is considered one of those reviews.
• An update request for the affordable housing project on Palm Canyon and
Stevens Rd.
• An update request for the Dream Hotel, Thompson Hotel, Serena Park and
Orchid Tree Hotel.
• A status request for a project on Indian Canyon that's slated to open in April.
• Chair Weremiuk thanked former Commissioner Charlie Ervin for his time serving
on the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:28 pm to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, April 12,
2023, at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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Christopher Hadwin
Director of Planning
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