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CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Roll call: 7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused

POSTING OF THE 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, June 15, 2007.

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

Chair Marantz opened Public Comments.

-Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 2; he complimented the developer for addressing the adjacent developer’s concerns by lowering the height and increasing the setbacks.
Ed Torres, president, Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation, spoke in favor of Item 2 and urged approval.
-Bonnie Lunfeldt, on behalf of Deauville HOA, spoke in reference to Item 2, stating concerns with the height setbacks, noise, litter and increased traffic.
-Roxann Ploss, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2; however, expressed concern with the setbacks and increased traffic.
-Michael Braun, representing Wessman Development, spoke in support of Item 2 and encourage development in the city.
-Darron Dahle, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2, not concerned with the height and urged approval.
-Mary Keil, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2; emphasizing the hotel hotel will provide high-end rooms needed for the convention center.
-Claire Jordan Grant, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2; encouraged revitalization of the community.

There being no further comments, the Public Comments was closed.

2.   PUBLIC HEARING: Case 5.1132 PD 333 / 3.3002 MAJ / TTM 35236 - An application by
      Loft Partners Palm Springs, LLC., to construct a 200 room hotel, 143 condominiums and a
      parking structure on 10.47 acres located at the northwest corner of Amado Road and
      Avenida Caballeros, Zone R4 & RGA-8, Section 14 (IL). (Project Planner: Edward
      Robertson, Principal Planner) (Continued from the June 13, 2007 Planning Commission
      meeting.)

Nicole Criste, Contract Planner with Terra Nova, provided an overview on the three major revisions made to the site plan. Mrs. Criste reported an error on the original staff report indicating the total number of units was miscalculated which should be 408 units not 345 units. The breakdown consisting of 180 condominium units and 228 hotel rooms.

Commissioner Scott noted he has a conflict with the transferring of density of hotel rooms to condominium units thereby affecting the Transient Occupancy Taxes.

The Commission and staff discussed potential sites for additional parking.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.

-Lauri Kibby, applicant, provided photographs of the story poles/balloons placed on the site in various areas depicting height and views from adjacent properties.  Ms. Kibby provided further details on the site line studies, total room count, open space and parking.
-Gary Carlson, Palm Springs, voiced concern with density and height affecting the view from his property.
-Dennis Freeman, representing Palomino, provided additional details pertaining to the heights that will impact the surrounding development and requested deletion of the 4th floor.
-Robert Stone, representing Warm Sands Neighborhood Association, stated they are in favor of the project, not opposed to the density or height, however are not impressed with the architectural design.
-John Wiesner, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project; noted his appreciation for the height reduction.
-Phil Allen, Palm Springs, provided details regarding the impact of the view from his residence.
-Candace Casey, California Development Enterprises, spoke in support of the project and urged approval.
-Paul Smith, Palm Springs, stated he is not opposed to the development, however he is concerned with density, height and setbacks.
-Shiela Cobrin, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project and emphasized the benefits to the city.
-Wesley Cole, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project emphasizing the benefits of the environmentally friendly hotel and complimented the developer for her efforts with the community outreach.
-Lauri Kibby, applicant rebuttal, provided further details and was available for questions.

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

Chair Marantz spoke in favor of the project and noted her appreciation for the revisions made to the project.

Commissioner Scott noted a concern with the residential units on Calle Alvarado not meeting the required setbacks. Greg Burnett, Genslar, provided details relating to the height of the parapet and the setbacks.

Commissioner Ringlein noted her appreciation for the green building and the height reduction.

Commissioner Cohen spoke in support of the project.

Commissioner Caffery spoke in favor of the project and noted he was pleased to hear the high-end brand hotel is coming to the city.

Commissioner Hutcheson stated the building is amazingly environmentally sensitive, the open space is extraordinary and the hotel brand is great for Palm Springs.

Steve Pollack with The Hardy Group in Atlanta, Georgia, provided additional details.

Motion to To adopt the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, and recommend approval of Case 5.1132 PD 333 and Tentative Tract Map 35236 to the City Council, as amended:

*A portion, approximately 28 condominiums units, be available for condominium/hotel use.
*Explore the possibility of creating additional visual corridors by relocating a portion of the 4th floor square footage elsewhere on the plan. Moved by Hutcheson, seconded by Ringlein.

Vote to To adopt the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, and recommend approval of Case 5.1132 PD 333 and Tentative Tract Map 35236 to the City Council, as amended:

*A portion, approximately 28 condominiums units, be available for condominium/hotel use.
*Explore the possibility of creating additional visual corridors by relocating a portion of the 4th floor square footage elsewhere on the plan. (Approved)

3. ADJOURNMENT:

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

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CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Roll call: 7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused

POSTING OF THE 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, June 15, 2007.

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

Chair Marantz opened Public Comments.

-Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 2; he complimented the developer for addressing the adjacent developer’s concerns by lowering the height and increasing the setbacks.
Ed Torres, president, Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation, spoke in favor of Item 2 and urged approval.
-Bonnie Lunfeldt, on behalf of Deauville HOA, spoke in reference to Item 2, stating concerns with the height setbacks, noise, litter and increased traffic.
-Roxann Ploss, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2; however, expressed concern with the setbacks and increased traffic.
-Michael Braun, representing Wessman Development, spoke in support of Item 2 and encourage development in the city.
-Darron Dahle, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2, not concerned with the height and urged approval.
-Mary Keil, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2; emphasizing the hotel hotel will provide high-end rooms needed for the convention center.
-Claire Jordan Grant, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of Item 2; encouraged revitalization of the community.

There being no further comments, the Public Comments was closed.

2.   PUBLIC HEARING: Case 5.1132 PD 333 / 3.3002 MAJ / TTM 35236 - An application by
      Loft Partners Palm Springs, LLC., to construct a 200 room hotel, 143 condominiums and a
      parking structure on 10.47 acres located at the northwest corner of Amado Road and
      Avenida Caballeros, Zone R4 & RGA-8, Section 14 (IL). (Project Planner: Edward
      Robertson, Principal Planner) (Continued from the June 13, 2007 Planning Commission
      meeting.)

Nicole Criste, Contract Planner with Terra Nova, provided an overview on the three major revisions made to the site plan. Mrs. Criste reported an error on the original staff report indicating the total number of units was miscalculated which should be 408 units not 345 units. The breakdown consisting of 180 condominium units and 228 hotel rooms.

Commissioner Scott noted he has a conflict with the transferring of density of hotel rooms to condominium units thereby affecting the Transient Occupancy Taxes.

The Commission and staff discussed potential sites for additional parking.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing.

-Lauri Kibby, applicant, provided photographs of the story poles/balloons placed on the site in various areas depicting height and views from adjacent properties.  Ms. Kibby provided further details on the site line studies, total room count, open space and parking.
-Gary Carlson, Palm Springs, voiced concern with density and height affecting the view from his property.
-Dennis Freeman, representing Palomino, provided additional details pertaining to the heights that will impact the surrounding development and requested deletion of the 4th floor.
-Robert Stone, representing Warm Sands Neighborhood Association, stated they are in favor of the project, not opposed to the density or height, however are not impressed with the architectural design.
-John Wiesner, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project; noted his appreciation for the height reduction.
-Phil Allen, Palm Springs, provided details regarding the impact of the view from his residence.
-Candace Casey, California Development Enterprises, spoke in support of the project and urged approval.
-Paul Smith, Palm Springs, stated he is not opposed to the development, however he is concerned with density, height and setbacks.
-Shiela Cobrin, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project and emphasized the benefits to the city.
-Wesley Cole, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of the project emphasizing the benefits of the environmentally friendly hotel and complimented the developer for her efforts with the community outreach.
-Lauri Kibby, applicant rebuttal, provided further details and was available for questions.

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

Chair Marantz spoke in favor of the project and noted her appreciation for the revisions made to the project.

Commissioner Scott noted a concern with the residential units on Calle Alvarado not meeting the required setbacks. Greg Burnett, Genslar, provided details relating to the height of the parapet and the setbacks.

Commissioner Ringlein noted her appreciation for the green building and the height reduction.

Commissioner Cohen spoke in support of the project.

Commissioner Caffery spoke in favor of the project and noted he was pleased to hear the high-end brand hotel is coming to the city.

Commissioner Hutcheson stated the building is amazingly environmentally sensitive, the open space is extraordinary and the hotel brand is great for Palm Springs.

Steve Pollack with The Hardy Group in Atlanta, Georgia, provided additional details.

Motion to To adopt the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, and recommend approval of Case 5.1132 PD 333 and Tentative Tract Map 35236 to the City Council, as amended:

*A portion, approximately 28 condominiums units, be available for condominium/hotel use.
*Explore the possibility of creating additional visual corridors by relocating a portion of the 4th floor square footage elsewhere on the plan. Moved by Hutcheson, seconded by Ringlein.

Vote to To adopt the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, and recommend approval of Case 5.1132 PD 333 and Tentative Tract Map 35236 to the City Council, as amended:

*A portion, approximately 28 condominiums units, be available for condominium/hotel use.
*Explore the possibility of creating additional visual corridors by relocating a portion of the 4th floor square footage elsewhere on the plan. (Approved)

3. ADJOURNMENT:

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

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