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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM 1A - 07-08-2025 PC Meeting Minutes - DRAFTPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 8. 2025 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 pm ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Weremiuk, Vice Chair Aylaian, Baker, Miller, Murphy, Morrill, Rotman, Alernate Hernandez Excused: None. Staff Present: Planning Director Christopher Hadwin, Associate Planner Noriko Kikuchi, City Attorney Tari Williams, Administrative Specialist Anita Fields, Engineering Associate Rick Minjares, Engineering Assistant Jonathan Samaniego 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 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Planning Commission will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. Commissioner Miller moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to accept the Agenda. AYES: WEREMIUK, AYLAIAN, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY, ROTMAN EXCUSED: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Election of Chair and Vice Chair, pursuant to PSMC 2.06.020. [Officer terms will be from this election through June 30, 2026.] Vice Chair Aylaian moved, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to elect Kathy Weremiuk as Chair. AYES: WEREMIUK, AYLAIAN, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY, ROTMAN EXCUSED: None. Commissioner Murphy moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to elect Lauri Aylaian as Vice Chair. AYES: WEREMIUK, AYLAIAN, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY, ROTMAN EXCUSED: None. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025 City of Palm Springs A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 10, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Commissioner Murphy moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve the minutes. AYES: WEREMIUK, AYLAIAN, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY, ROTMAN EXCUSED: None. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 4. 4. NEW BUSINESS: 5. A. A REQUEST BY IN-N-OUT BURGER FOR A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 3,886-SF RESTAURANT AND AN AUXILIARY DRIVE-THRU FACILITY AT A 2.35-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 1801 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-S-C, SECTION 25 (CASE DP- 2025-0006). (NK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution determining that the project is exempt from CEQA review and approve the project subject to conditions. Noriko Kikuchi, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and answered questions of the commission. Peter Kulmaticki, Development Manager, In-N-Out, applicant, spoke and answered questions of the commission. Tracy Conrad, Chief Operating Officer, Smoke Tree Ranch, spoke and answered questions of the committee. Public comments expressed both support for the project and concerns regarding traffic circulation and public safety. Commissioner Miller moved, seconded by Commissioner Vice Chair Aylaian to approve the application, subject to conditions: 1. That the project be studied at a joint subcommittee of the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Committee prior to consideration of the Major Architectural Application for the following items: a. Complete redesign of building architecture to comply with the Community Design and Land Use Elements of the General Plan and provide architecture that is representative of the surrounding area and the unique character of Palm Springs. b. Review of drive-thru aisle screening/landscaping to consider a combination of landscaping, berming, and walls, with an emphasis on the north-east corner, to ensure appropriate light and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025 City of Palm Springs noise mitigation to nearby residential uses. c. Provision of additional shading in the parking lot, with consideration of additional landscape islands and trees where appropriate and where they do not conflict with underground utilities. d. Review of all landscaping, including consideration of providing 36” box for all shade trees, and ensuring that tree wells are of an appropriate size to ensure tree health and survival. e. Provision of additional shading for the west outdoor dining area through architectural elements or landscaping. f. Provision of an additional east-west sidewalk along the north or south side of the shopping center drive aisle to provide a pedestrian connection from Smoke Tree Lane to the shopping center. If located on the south side, provide crosswalk or safe crossing measures for pedestrians to reach the subject site. The rebuilding of the private drive at the south end. g. Provision of any necessary traffic calming measures, including additional signage or pavement striping, to direct pedestrians and cyclists into the site from the pedestrian path, and minimize conflicts with vehicles exiting the drive-thru aisle and at Smoke Tree Lane. h. Review of location and number of bike racks closer to the entrance to ensure convenience, accessibility and safety. 2. That the applicant agrees to work cooperatively with current and future adjacent property owners to ensure pedestrian and cyclist connectivity as appropriate, including along the new frontage road pathway and the east-west connection along the shopping center drive aisle. 3. That a landscape maintenance plan be provided prior to Certificate of Occupancy and to the satisfaction of the Planning Director to ensure appropriate irrigation and health of landscaping. 4. Strike Engineering condition No. 42. 5. Revise Admin No. 7 and Planning No. 8 to accommodate the use of speakers at a low volume level for drive thru pick up order. 6. Engineering to look at redesigning the “pork chop” to make it more prominent and able to turn in and turn out, and to block headlight glare. AYES: WEREMIUK, AYLAIAN, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY, BAKER, ROTMAN NOES: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: None. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Hadwin noted that the July 22, 2025 meeting will have a full agenda. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:43 pm to 5:30 pm, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.