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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call: 7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
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, March 9, 2007.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments, and no speakers coming forward, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Chair Marantz noted that Item 2B, Case 7.1223 AMM, has been withdrawn per the applicant.
Motion to To approve, Items 2A, 2C and 2D, as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.
Vote to To approve, Items 2A, 2C and 2D, as part of the Consent Agenda. (Approved)
2A. Draft Minutes of January 10, 2007.
2B. Draft Resolution for Case 7.1223 AMM a denial to the appeal by John Moore to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 8 feet and the rear setback from 15 feet to 13 feet located at 2313 Camino Pelicano, Section 12, Zone R-1-C. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services)
2C. Case TTM 31848 Time Extension - An application by SunCal Companies requesting a one year time extension of the Avalon Tentative Tract Map 31848, located north of Avenida Caballeros and San Rafael Drive, Zone PD-290, Section 35. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
2D. Case TTM 28668 Time Extension - An application by Edith Armstrong McCorkle Toor requesting a one year time extension of Tentative Tract Map 28668 located west of Rose Avenue and Coronado Avenue, Zone R-1-A, Section10, APN: 505-030-007. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case 3.2826 MAJ - An application by Chris La Farnara and Avalon Property Development, Inc. (Desert Oasis Industrial Lofts) to construct seven buildings with 58 service/manufacturing lofts and associated parking and landscaping on approximately 6.55 acres, located at 400 West San Rafael Road, Zone M-1, Section 34, (Project Planner, Fred Lowndes, Associate Planner).
Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 14, 2007.
He noted a letter was received from the United States Department of Interior regarding certain mitigation measures they would like to have incorporated into the project’s approval relating to the protection of certain endangered species, the Coachella Valley milk-vetch and the potential for migratory birds to be located on the site.
Discussion was made pertaining to the setbacks.
Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
-David Hawkins, H2A Architects, provided additional details relating to the project
vision, architecture and landscaping. He was available for questions.
-Carol Tiffon, Palm Springs, stated she was opposed to this project being built in a residential
area.
-Marvin Roos, requested clarification on why this project was being presented as a public
hearing.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed the loading area for large delivery trucks.
Craig A. Ewing provided additional information on the uses for the M-1 zone and performance standards relating to fire explosion hazards, radioactivity electrical disturbance, noise, vibration, dust and odors.
The Commission discussed the designated parking spaces and building safety codes.
Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
*To include the United States Department of Interior’s recommendations pertaining to the Coachella Valley milk-
vetch and the migratory bird treaty act. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.
Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
*To include the United States Department of Interior’s recommendations pertaining to the Coachella Valley milk-
vetch and the migratory bird treaty act. (Approved)
4. Case 5.1147 SNC - An application by Century Vintage Homes to change the name of North Indian Avenue to North Indian Canyon Drive beginning from the Interstate 10 corridor to the end of the city limits of the City of Palm Springs, which is approximately 0.88 miles to the north, General Plan - Major Thoroughfare. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 14, 2007.
Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
-Tom Hill, Century Vintage Homes, provided additional information and indicated they would be
covering the cost of the street name change. He was available for questions.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to To adopt a resolution of intention and set a public hearing date for April 11, 2007. Moved by Hutcheson, seconded by Ringlein.
Vote to To adopt a resolution of intention and set a public hearing date for April 11, 2007. (Approved)
5. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
* *General Plan Update
* *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
6. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Ringlein requested consideration from engineering staff on traffic problems at the intersection of Alejo and Indian Canyon Way; she recommended a traffic signal light for this area instead of "yield" signs. She also commented on a neighboring city’s architectural advisory committee meetings and the format used to reflect their comments.
Commissioner Cohen reiterated the traffic problems at the intersection of Alejo and Indian Canyon Way.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call: 7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
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, March 9, 2007.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments, and no speakers coming forward, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Chair Marantz noted that Item 2B, Case 7.1223 AMM, has been withdrawn per the applicant.
Motion to To approve, Items 2A, 2C and 2D, as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.
Vote to To approve, Items 2A, 2C and 2D, as part of the Consent Agenda. (Approved)
2A. Draft Minutes of January 10, 2007.
2B. Draft Resolution for Case 7.1223 AMM a denial to the appeal by John Moore to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 8 feet and the rear setback from 15 feet to 13 feet located at 2313 Camino Pelicano, Section 12, Zone R-1-C. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services)
2C. Case TTM 31848 Time Extension - An application by SunCal Companies requesting a one year time extension of the Avalon Tentative Tract Map 31848, located north of Avenida Caballeros and San Rafael Drive, Zone PD-290, Section 35. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
2D. Case TTM 28668 Time Extension - An application by Edith Armstrong McCorkle Toor requesting a one year time extension of Tentative Tract Map 28668 located west of Rose Avenue and Coronado Avenue, Zone R-1-A, Section10, APN: 505-030-007. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Case 3.2826 MAJ - An application by Chris La Farnara and Avalon Property Development, Inc. (Desert Oasis Industrial Lofts) to construct seven buildings with 58 service/manufacturing lofts and associated parking and landscaping on approximately 6.55 acres, located at 400 West San Rafael Road, Zone M-1, Section 34, (Project Planner, Fred Lowndes, Associate Planner).
Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 14, 2007.
He noted a letter was received from the United States Department of Interior regarding certain mitigation measures they would like to have incorporated into the project’s approval relating to the protection of certain endangered species, the Coachella Valley milk-vetch and the potential for migratory birds to be located on the site.
Discussion was made pertaining to the setbacks.
Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
-David Hawkins, H2A Architects, provided additional details relating to the project
vision, architecture and landscaping. He was available for questions.
-Carol Tiffon, Palm Springs, stated she was opposed to this project being built in a residential
area.
-Marvin Roos, requested clarification on why this project was being presented as a public
hearing.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed the loading area for large delivery trucks.
Craig A. Ewing provided additional information on the uses for the M-1 zone and performance standards relating to fire explosion hazards, radioactivity electrical disturbance, noise, vibration, dust and odors.
The Commission discussed the designated parking spaces and building safety codes.
Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
*To include the United States Department of Interior’s recommendations pertaining to the Coachella Valley milk-
vetch and the migratory bird treaty act. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.
Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
*To include the United States Department of Interior’s recommendations pertaining to the Coachella Valley milk-
vetch and the migratory bird treaty act. (Approved)
4. Case 5.1147 SNC - An application by Century Vintage Homes to change the name of North Indian Avenue to North Indian Canyon Drive beginning from the Interstate 10 corridor to the end of the city limits of the City of Palm Springs, which is approximately 0.88 miles to the north, General Plan - Major Thoroughfare. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 14, 2007.
Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.
-Tom Hill, Century Vintage Homes, provided additional information and indicated they would be
covering the cost of the street name change. He was available for questions.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to To adopt a resolution of intention and set a public hearing date for April 11, 2007. Moved by Hutcheson, seconded by Ringlein.
Vote to To adopt a resolution of intention and set a public hearing date for April 11, 2007. (Approved)
5. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM:
* *General Plan Update
* *Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
6. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Update.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Ringlein requested consideration from engineering staff on traffic problems at the intersection of Alejo and Indian Canyon Way; she recommended a traffic signal light for this area instead of "yield" signs. She also commented on a neighboring city’s architectural advisory committee meetings and the format used to reflect their comments.
Commissioner Cohen reiterated the traffic problems at the intersection of Alejo and Indian Canyon Way.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
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