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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM 1A - 12-04-2024 PC Meeting Minutes - DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES December 4, 2024 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California CALL TO ORDER: Chair Weremiuk called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Weremiuk, Baker (departed at 8:30 pm), Miller, Murphy, Morrill Excused: Rotman Staff Present: Planning Director Christopher Hadwin, Associate Planner Glenn Mlaker, Principal Planner Edward Robertson, Attorney Jim Priest, Engineer Rick Minjares, Administrative Specialist Anita Fields. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 9:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Baker moved, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to accept the Agenda. AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY EXCUSED: ROTMAN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments supporting Item #3B referenced job creation, diversification of economy, benefits to infrastructure, and agreements reached with environmental groups. Public comments against Item #3B referenced environmental concerns, speculative nature of economic benefits, and transportation issues. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 9, 2024 Commissioner Miller moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve Consent item #1A. AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY EXCUSED: ROTMAN Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 4, 2024 City of Palm Springs Page 2 EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. A REQUEST BY PLC COMMUNITIES TO AMEND AN EXISTING FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 153-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE AN INCREASE OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS TO 157; MINOR CHANGES TO THE SITE PLAN AND A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE MIRALON DESIGN GUIDELINES OF THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 801 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, (CASE NO. PDD-2024-0005) (ER). RECOMMENDATION: Readopt the MND as the controlling CEQA document and approve the amended project as submitted subject to attached conditions Items #2A and #3A were presented in tandem. Edward Roberton, Principal Planner, presented the Staff Report and answered questions of the commission. Patrick McCabe, PLC Communities, for the applicant, spoke and answered questions of the commission. Chair Weremiuk moved, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to readopt the MND as the controlling CEQA document and approve the amended project as submitted subject to attached conditions, with recommendations for the Architectural Review Committee: 1. To provide interior streetscapes for review. 2. Request for more shade trees. AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY EXCUSED: ROTMAN 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. A REQUEST BY FREEHOLD COMMUNITIES FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 39054 FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES ON A 16.8-ACRE PARCEL IN PLANNING AREA 5 WITHIN PHASE 1 OF THE MIRALON DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 801 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PDD 290, SECTION 35, CASE STM-2024-0007/TPM 39054 (ER). RECOMMENDATION: Readopt the MND as the controlling CEQA document and approve TPM 35094 as submitted subject to attached conditions. Commissioner Miller moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve Item #3A to r eadopt the MND as the controlling CEQA document and approve TPM 35094 as submitted subject to attached conditions. AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY EXCUSED: ROTMAN Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 4, 2024 City of Palm Springs Page 3 B. A REQUEST BY PS CANYON DEVELOPMENT, LLC, OWNER TO CERTIFY A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND APPROVE A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A 739,360-SQUARE FOOT WARHOUSE ON A THIRTY-EIGHT (38) ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND 19TH AVENUE. (CASE 3.4361 MAJ) (GM) RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report as complete. 2. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations. 3. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 4. Approve a Major Development Permit application subject to attached conditions of approval. Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner, presented the Staff Report and answered questions of the commission. Rick Minjares, City Engineering Associate, spoke and answered questions of the commission. Nicole Criste, CEQA Consultant, Terra Nova Planning, spoke and answered questions of the commission. Jim Priest, City Attorney, spoke and answered questions of the commission. David Snider, Owner of Snider Development and Manager of PS Canyon Development, LLC, applicant, spoke and answered question of the commission. Chair Weremiuk moved, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve Item #3B with additional conditions to improve environmental protections and enhance the working environment. 1. Require that the developer adhere to the settlement agreements reached with third parties. 2. Trucks must comply with applicable state regulations regarding the electrification of fleets. 3. The inclusion of both inside and shaded outside break areas for workers, and Indoor bike racks. 4. Ensure access to site by food trucks. 5. The applicant shall endeavor to use 100% carbon-free power via Desert Community Energy or SCE to satisfy the primary power requirements for the project. The applicant and staff will determine feasibility of implementation. 6. The applicant reviews plantings to ensure that the landscaping can survive the difficult conditions in that area. AYES: WEREMIUK, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY ABSENT: BAKER EXCUSED: ROTMAN 4. NEW BUSINESS: None. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 4, 2024 City of Palm Springs Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: The staff Holiday Party will be rescheduled for January 2025, after January 16, 2025. Commissioner Murphy requests that more specific information regarding financial benefits be included in Staff Reports for warehouse-type projects. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: The conclusion of the updated General Plan may be presented to the City Council at the January 9, 2025 meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to 5:30 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2024.