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Home My WebLink About5/15/2013 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.B. ;pQ P ALM Sp4 .y V N Cq4/1:01t % CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: May 15, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: DONALD SKEOCH — AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LIGHTED TENNIS COURT AT THE ESTANCIAS DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 3182 LAS BRISAS WAY. CASE NO. 5.1285 CUP APPEAL FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Department of Planning Services SUMMARY The item was continued from the Council meeting of March 6, 2013 at the request of the appellant. The Council, acting on the request of the appellant re-scheduled the hearing to a date certain of May 15, 2013. On April 4, 2013, the appellant Donald Skeoch informed staff that he will be out of the county in May; therefore request the hearing to be continued one more time to the meeting of June 19, 2013. RECOMMENDATION 1. Take no public testimony at this time; 2. Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the public hearing M. Airgo Wheeler, AICP mes Thompson, City Clerk Director of Planning Services David H. Ready, City Man ITEM NO. Edward Robertson From: Don Skeoch <dskeo63@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2013 2:45 PM To: Glenn Mlaker, Edward Robertson Cc: Don Skeoch Subject: Board of Appeals Meeting Date Glenn& Edward- I just returned from a business trip in China as part of Governor Brown's delegation. Prior to leaving, we had discussed moving my appeal date on my tennis court lights to May 15th. I have now been asked to return to China in Mayas part of Mayor Villaraigosa's delegation. Consequently, I will be out of the country and unable to make that appointment. Could you let me know what dates would be available in June? I apologize for the rescheduling of this appeal, however,between a busy travel schedule for work and living in Los Angeles it has become quite challenging to set up a date that I can attend. I appreciate your patience. -Don Skeoch 3182 Las Brisas Way Palm Springs, CA 92264 02 1 Edward Robertson From: Don Skeoch <dskeo63@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2013 12:22 AM To: Edward Robertson Cc: Don Skeoch Subject: Re: Board of Appeals Meeting Date Edward- I've cleared the day on my calendar so June 19th should be fine. Thanks! -Don On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 11:12 PM, Don Skeoch<dskeo63La)=ail.com>wrote: Edward- I'm checking with my assistant to make sure the day is cleared. I will let you know as soon as I hear back. Thanks! -Don Sent from my iPad On Apr 23, 2013, at 3:31 PM, "Edward Robertson" <Edward.Robertsonaa yalmspringss-ca.gov> wrote: Hello Don, How about June 19`h 2013? Let me know. Edward From: Don Skeoch [mailto:dskeo63(a>gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 2:45 PM To: Glenn Mlaker; Edward Robertson Cc: Don Skeoch Subject: Board of Appeals Meeting Date 03 Glenn & Edward- I just returned from a business trip in China as part of Governor Brown's delegation. Prior to leaving, we had discussed moving my appeal date on my tennis court lights to May 15th. I have now been asked to return to China in May as part of Mayor Villaraigosa's delegation. Consequently, I will be out of the country and unable to make that appointment. Could you let me know what dates would be available in June? I apologize for the rescheduling of this appeal, however,between a busy travel schedule for work and living in Los Angeles it has become quite challenging to set up a date that I can attend. I appreciate your patience. -Don Skeoch 3182 Las Brisas Way Palm Springs, CA 92264 2 04 O�QpLM SAS city of Palm Springs v m Office of the City Clerk 3200 E.Tahquirz Canyon Way • Palm Springs,CA 92262 Tel:(760) 323-8204 • Fax:(760)322-8332 • TDD:(760)864-9527 • Web: www.palmspringsca.gov NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting held on March 20, 2013, the City Council continued Public Hearing Item No. 1.A. to May 15, 2013: APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION BY DONALD SKEOCH TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LIGHTED TENNIS COURT AT THE ESTANCIAS DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 3182 LAS BRISAS WAY (CASE 5.1285 CUP): I, James Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Notice of Continuance was posted at or before 6:00 p.m. on March 21, 2013, as required by established policies and procedures. AMES THOMPSON City Clerk 05 Post Office Box 2743 0 Palm Springs, California 92263-2743 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION Y1�°i ecAe Date: March 20, 2013 Subject: 3181 Las Brisas Way AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Desert Sun on March 9, 2013. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. �Y: Kathie Hart, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board, and in the Office of the City Clerk and on March 7, 2013. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. MAISA& Kathie Hart, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to each and every person on the attached list on March 7, 2013, in a sealed envelope, with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. (78 notices) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. kc"Mhb Kathie Hart, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk 06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPEAL OF CASE 5.1285 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A LIGHTED TENNIS COURT 3181 LAS BRISAS WAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of March 20, 2013. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's November 14, 2012, denial of a Conditional Use Permit Application by Donald Skeoch, property owner for a lighted tennis court in the Estancias Development at 3181 Las Brisas Way, Zone R- 1-B. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt under the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 3 (Section 15303(a) new single-family residence) exemption. REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this are available for public review at City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review these documents. COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally at the public hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be made to the Planning Commission by letter (for mail or hand delivery) to: James Thompson, City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior, to the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)). An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner, at (760) 323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, por favor (lame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245. mes Thompson, City Clerk 07 Cn 5/8/13 Dear Palm Springs City Council, 2013 MAY _9 PH 2= 38 J JILS I J In reference:Appeal of Planning Commissioni'JeIciiionbn lighted tennis court in Estancia at South Palm Canyon. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the meeting on May 15, 2013. 1 have to be in Washington DC for work. I previously wrote letters and gave supporting documents against the lighted tennis courts in Estancia for the March 20, 2013 meeting where a continuation was granted to Mr. Skeoch. My views and opinions are still the same and I strongly disagree with granting a conditional use permit for 3182/3181 Las Brisas Way. I live directly across the street from the tennis court property. I purchased my home when it was zoned for 48 individual single-family residences,this change will completely alter my enjoyment in the community. It also will have many negative effects from noise issues to disturbing the beautiful night skies. Also subsequently as people are moving into these newly finished homes the opposition will only escalate. I had gone into greater detail in my previous letters,so I will just simply state please uphold the denial for a CUP in Estancias for tennis court lighting. Thank you, f1"+' Jessica Norte and Family /0 5/8/13 Dear Palm Springs City Council, 2013 NAY -9 PM 2- 38 h In reference:Appeal of Planning Commission s'Jeci6nbn lighted tennis court in Estancia at South Palm Canyon. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the meeting on May 15, 2013. I have to be in Washington DC for work. I previously wrote letters and gave supporting documents against the lighted tennis courts in Estancia for the March 20, 2013 meeting where a continuation was granted to Mr. Skeoch. My views and opinions are still the same and I strongly disagree with granting a conditional use permit for 3182/3181 Las Brisas Way. I live directly across the street from the tennis court property. 1 purchased my home when it was zoned for 48 individual single-family residences,this change will completely alter my enjoyment in the community. It also will have many negative effects from noise issues to disturbing the beautiful night skies. Also subsequently as people are moving into these newly finished homes the opposition will only escalate. I had gone into greater detail in my previous letters, so I will just simply state please uphold the denial for a CUP in Estancias for tennis court lighting. Thank you, fly Jessica Norte and Family 09