The agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2007.

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)

Chair Marantz opened Public Comments.

-John Herrall, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda, Item 2C, concerned
with the height and mass.
-Beatrice Dann, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 2C, concerned with
the height and mass.
-Daniel Hogan, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Consent Agenda Item 2C; concerned with
the water drainage.
-Dan Valentino, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of Consent Agenda, Item 2C, concerned with
scale of property.
-Steve Van, applicant, Consent Agenda, Item 2C, provided additional information pertaining
to the height, elevations and the lot line adjustment.

There being no further comments, Public Comments was closed.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Commissioner Hutcheson requested Item 2C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.

Motion to To approve, Items 2A and 2B, as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Scott, seconded by Hutcheson.

Vote to To approve, Items 2A and 2B, as part of the Consent Agenda. (Approved)

2A. Minutes of December 13, 2006 and December 27, 2006.

2B. Case 3.2978 (7.1231 AMM) / 3.2979 / 3.2980 (7.1232 AMM) - A request by Tuscan Homes LLC, to construct three single-family residences, approximately 3,600, 4,400 and 3,300 square feet located at 2100, 2150 and 2200 Tuscan Road, Section 03, Zone R-1-A. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

2C. Case 3.2999 / 7.1215 AMM - An application by Steven J. Van, owner, for a request to increase building height to construct an approximate 6,355 square foot single-family residence on a parcel approximately 0.435 acres or 15,116 square feet located at 350 El Portal, Section, 27, Zone R-1-B. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Christopher Ison, Planning Technician, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Craig A. Ewing provided further details on the substandard lot and stated that the language from the zoning code and the general plan would be provided at the next meeting pertaining to the hillside ordinance.

Motion to To continue, to an indefinite date, and direct planning staff to prepare an analysis of the proposed height of the home in comparison to the surrounding homes. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Hutcheson.

Vote to To continue, to an indefinite date, and direct planning staff to prepare an analysis of the proposed height of the home in comparison to the surrounding homes. (Approved)

MISCELLANEOUS:

3. Case 3.2984 MAJ / 5.1025 PD 307 - An application by H & H Investments, LLC., for the approval of final development plans for Pads D and E of the previously approved Planned Development District (PD 307) called "Tahquitz Plaza" located on the northeast corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way, Zone C-1AA, Section 14, APN: 508-070-035 and 508-070-042. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner)

Commissioner Cohen noted an error on the agenda which should read: . . . on the northwest corner . . . ".

David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Craig A. Ewing noted a potential long time problem could arrive with code enforcement pertaining to the Architectural Advisory Committee’s recommendation for "no storage against the rear windows".

Allen Sanborn, Sanborn A&E, architect, provided additional details relating to the storefront windows.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: The glass windows / window displays on the street-side elevations be approved by the Planning Department. Moved by Hutcheson, seconded by Vice Chair Hochanadel.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: The glass windows / window displays on the street-side elevations be approved by the Planning Department. (Approved)

4. Case 5.0899 PD 271 / TM 30050 - PDD AMND - An application by Newport Coast Capital Management to amend the previously approved final development plans for PD 271 (ALTA) to allow for a flat roof option for Plan "B" of the Final Development Plans located at 500 South Palm Canyon Drive, Section 35, Zoned PDD 271, APN: 513-280-001. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Commissioner Caffery stated he has a property related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. He left the Council Chamber @ 2:20 p.m.

Chair Marantz noted an error on the address for this project indicating it was much further south.

Motion to To approve, as submitted. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, as submitted. (Approved)

Commissioner Caffery re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:23 p.m.

5. Case 5.0984 PD 291 - PDD AMND - An application by Endure Investments, LLC., to amend the final development plans involving one of the buildings within a previously approved Planned Development District 291, "The Springs Shopping Center", located at the northeast corner of Gene Autry Trail and East Ramon Road, Zone PDD 291, Section 17. (Project Planner, Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Commissioner Caffery noted his concern with the landscaping and signage.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: Landscape plans to be approved by the Planning Department. Moved by Cohen, seconded by Hutcheson.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: Landscape plans to be approved by the Planning Department. (Approved)

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

6. Case 5.1142 CUP - An application by Rhonda Swanson for Palm Desert National Bank to allow the operation of a full-service financial institution in an existing vacant office facility pending completion of the Rael Project located at 333 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15, APN: 513-082-036. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Chair Marantz stated she has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 2:30 p.m.

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Commissioner Caffery noted his concern with a new tenant coming forward and using the existing conditional use permit.

Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing, and no speakers coming forward the Public Hearing was closed.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: This CUP shall expire upon vacation of the property by the current applicant. Moved by Hutcheson, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: This CUP shall expire upon vacation of the property by the current applicant. (Approved)

Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:34 p.m.

Craig A. Ewing noted that this is the Planning Commission’s final action which may be appealed to the City Council.

7. Case 5.1136 CUP - An application by Simon Moore, La Casita Restaurant, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow additional entertainment, karaoke, dancing, live music and DJ entertainment to existing program and to extend hours located at 100 South Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-A, Section 14 (IL), APN: 508-081-002. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Craig A. Ewing requested this item to be continued to an indefinite date; a new notice will be posted and mailed.

Vice Chair Hochanadel noted an error on the street name which should read, "Indian Canyon Drive".

Motion to To continue, to an indefinite date. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Hutcheson.

Vote to To continue, to an indefinite date. (Approved)

8. Case No. 6.498 VAR - An application by Frito Lay for a Variance to increase the maximum fence height in the front yard setback from four and one-half feet to seven feet located at 19251 Ruppert Street, Zone M-2, Section 15, APN: 666-401-009 and 004. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner)

David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.

Allen Sanborn, Sanborn A&E, representing the owner, commented this property has been vandalized and the wall would secure the vehicles and property.

There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.

Motion to To approve, subject to conditions of approval. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, subject to conditions of approval. (Approved)

The Planning Commission took a recess at 2:40 p.m.

The Planning Commission resumed the meeting at 2:52 p.m.

9. Case No. 5.1108 PD 326 / TTM 34580 - An application by Wessman Holdings, LLC, for a proposed Planned Development District 326 and Tentative Tract Map 34580 (The Edge at Belardo) to subdivide approximately 6.9 acres into 66 detached town-home lots and 6 lettered lots (Lots A-F), recreation area and swimming pool located at the southwest corner of Belardo Road South and Morongo Road, Zoned R-3 (Multiple-family Residential & Hotel), Section 22, APN: 513-300-033 and 043. (Project Planner, Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Chair Marantz stated she has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 2:54 p.m.

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing.

-John Wessman, applicant, provided additional detailed information pertaining to the density, parking spaces, elevations and the view corridors. He requested condition #29 be eliminated and lot #66 to remain; and does not want to add the 2 additional parking spaces.

There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.

The Commission discussed energy conservation, pad elevations and building height.

Commissioner Caffery stated that he does not feel the 2 guest parking spaces are required and would prefer to see a larger recreation and landscape area.

Motion to To adopt the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval of Case 5.1108 PD 326 and Tentative Tract Map 34580 to the City Council; as amended:

*Condition #29 - That if lot #66 is to be retained it is to be developed outside of the open
space zone.
*Work with planning and engineering staff to resolve conditions of approval. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To adopt the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval of Case 5.1108 PD 326 and Tentative Tract Map 34580 to the City Council; as amended:

*Condition #29 - That if lot #66 is to be retained it is to be developed outside of the open
space zone.
*Work with planning and engineering staff to resolve conditions of approval. (Approved)

Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 3:54 p.m.

10.   COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
                                         * General Plan Update
                                          *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments

Craig A. Ewing provided details of the screencheck draft environmental impact report.

Craig A. Ewing reminded the Commission of the joint meeting with the City Council to be held on March 14, 2007.

11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.

Craig A. Ewing provided details of the City Council’s Study Session to be held February 15, 2007; the topic of discussion will be the parking concerns at the Convention Center.

12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:

Commissioner Scott provided details relating to the Modernism Events starting on February 16th.

Vice Chair Hochanadel reported the timing is off on the signal light on Sunny Dunes and Palm Canyon and needs to be checked.

13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m.

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2C. Case 3.2999 / 7.1215 AMM - An application by Steven J. Van, owner, for a request to increase building height to construct an approximate 6,355 square foot single-family residence on a parcel approximately 0.435 acres or 15,116 square feet located at 350 El Portal, Section, 27, Zone R-1-B. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Christopher Ison, Planning Technician, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Vote to To continue, to an indefinite date, and direct planning staff to prepare an analysis of the proposed height of the home in comparison to the surrounding homes. (Approved)

MISCELLANEOUS:

3. Case 3.2984 MAJ / 5.1025 PD 307 - An application by H & H Investments, LLC., for the approval of final development plans for Pads D and E of the previously approved Planned Development District (PD 307) called "Tahquitz Plaza" located on the northeast corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way, Zone C-1AA, Section 14, APN: 508-070-035 and 508-070-042. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner)

Commissioner Cohen noted an error on the agenda which should read: . . . on the northwest corner . . . ".

David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Craig A. Ewing noted a potential long time problem could arrive with code enforcement pertaining to the Architectural Advisory Committee’s recommendation for "no storage against the rear windows".

Allen Sanborn, Sanborn A&E, architect, provided additional details relating to the storefront windows.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: The glass windows / window displays on the street-side elevations be approved by the Planning Department. (Approved)

4. Case 5.0899 PD 271 / TM 30050 - PDD AMND - An application by Newport Coast Capital Management to amend the previously approved final development plans for PD 271 (ALTA) to allow for a flat roof option for Plan "B" of the Final Development Plans located at 500 South Palm Canyon Drive, Section 35, Zoned PDD 271, APN: 513-280-001. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Commissioner Caffery stated he has a property related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. He left the Council Chamber @ 2:20 p.m.

Chair Marantz noted an error on the address for this project indicating it was much further south.

Motion to To approve, as submitted. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, as submitted. (Approved)

Commissioner Caffery re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:23 p.m.

5. Case 5.0984 PD 291 - PDD AMND - An application by Endure Investments, LLC., to amend the final development plans involving one of the buildings within a previously approved Planned Development District 291, "The Springs Shopping Center", located at the northeast corner of Gene Autry Trail and East Ramon Road, Zone PDD 291, Section 17. (Project Planner, Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Commissioner Caffery noted his concern with the landscaping and signage.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: Landscape plans to be approved by the Planning Department. Moved by Cohen, seconded by Hutcheson.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: Landscape plans to be approved by the Planning Department. (Approved)

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

6. Case 5.1142 CUP - An application by Rhonda Swanson for Palm Desert National Bank to allow the operation of a full-service financial institution in an existing vacant office facility pending completion of the Rael Project located at 333 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15, APN: 513-082-036. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Chair Marantz stated she has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 2:30 p.m.

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Commissioner Caffery noted his concern with a new tenant coming forward and using the existing conditional use permit.

Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing, and no speakers coming forward the Public Hearing was closed.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: This CUP shall expire upon vacation of the property by the current applicant. Moved by Hutcheson, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval; as amended: This CUP shall expire upon vacation of the property by the current applicant. (Approved)

Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:34 p.m.

Craig A. Ewing noted that this is the Planning Commission’s final action which may be appealed to the City Council.

7. Case 5.1136 CUP - An application by Simon Moore, La Casita Restaurant, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow additional entertainment, karaoke, dancing, live music and DJ entertainment to existing program and to extend hours located at 100 South Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-A, Section 14 (IL), APN: 508-081-002. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Craig A. Ewing requested this item to be continued to an indefinite date; a new notice will be posted and mailed.

Vice Chair Hochanadel noted an error on the street name which should read, "Indian Canyon Drive".

Motion to To continue, to an indefinite date. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Hutcheson.

Vote to To continue, to an indefinite date. (Approved)

8. Case No. 6.498 VAR - An application by Frito Lay for a Variance to increase the maximum fence height in the front yard setback from four and one-half feet to seven feet located at 19251 Ruppert Street, Zone M-2, Section 15, APN: 666-401-009 and 004. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner)

David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.

Allen Sanborn, Sanborn A&E, representing the owner, commented this property has been vandalized and the wall would secure the vehicles and property.

There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.

Motion to To approve, subject to conditions of approval. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, subject to conditions of approval. (Approved)

The Planning Commission took a recess at 2:40 p.m.

The Planning Commission resumed the meeting at 2:52 p.m.

9. Case No. 5.1108 PD 326 / TTM 34580 - An application by Wessman Holdings, LLC, for a proposed Planned Development District 326 and Tentative Tract Map 34580 (The Edge at Belardo) to subdivide approximately 6.9 acres into 66 detached town-home lots and 6 lettered lots (Lots A-F), recreation area and swimming pool located at the southwest corner of Belardo Road South and Morongo Road, Zoned R-3 (Multiple-family Residential & Hotel), Section 22, APN: 513-300-033 and 043. (Project Planner, Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Chair Marantz stated she has a business related conflict of interest and would not participate in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 2:54 p.m.

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 14, 2007.

Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing.

There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.

The Commission discussed energy conservation, pad elevations and building height.

Commissioner Caffery stated that he does not feel the 2 guest parking spaces are required and would prefer to see a larger recreation and landscape area.

Chair Marantz re-entered the Council Chamber at 3:54 p.m.

10.   COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
                                         * General Plan Update
                                          *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments

Craig A. Ewing provided details of the screencheck draft environmental impact report.

Craig A. Ewing reminded the Commission of the joint meeting with the City Council to be held on March 14, 2007.

11. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.

Craig A. Ewing provided details of the City Council’s Study Session to be held February 15, 2007; the topic of discussion will be the parking concerns at the Convention Center.

12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:

Commissioner Scott provided details relating to the Modernism Events starting on February 16th.

Vice Chair Hochanadel reported the timing is off on the signal light on Sunny Dunes and Palm Canyon and needs to be checked.

Feb 14, 2007 Planning Commission

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