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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members 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, August 3, 2007.
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.
The agenda was accepted with no changes.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Hochanadel opened public comments, and there being no appearances, public comments was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Hutcheson noted his abstention on Item 2B.
Commissioner Caffery noted his abstention on Item 2B.
Motion to To approve, Items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson's abstention on Item 2B and Commissioner Caffery’s abstention on Item 2B.) Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To approve, Items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson's abstention on Item 2B and Commissioner Caffery’s abstention on Item 2B.) (Approved)
2A. Draft Minutes of July 25, 2007.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2B. Draft Resolution to recommend denial to the City Council for the request by Palm Springs Modern
Homes VI, LLC, Case 5.1103 CUP / 3.2941 MAJ / TTM 33162 (Pedregal) to delete the requirement to
underground utility lines and recommend approval to the City Council to remove the street light
along Tram Way Road.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson’s abstention and Commissioner Caffery’s abstention.)
2C. SP 07-081 - An application by Imperial Sign Company for a new sign program at a commercial building
located at 3700 East Tachevah Drive, Zone W-M-1-P, Section 7. (Project Planner: David A. Newell,
Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2D. SP 07-089 - An application by Quiel Bros. Sign Company to install one permanent main sign
approximately 58.75 square feet located at 330 East Amado Road, Zone C-2, Section 14, APN: 508-
031-015. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner).
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2E. Case 3.3105 MAJ - An application by Dollar Rent A Car to construct an approximate 455 square foot
modular office building located at 325 North Civic Drive, Zone A, Section 13, APN: 502-100-804.
(Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2F. Case 3.2743 MAJ - An application by Allen Yadgari of Hotel Moderne to architecturally renovate the
former Tiki Hotel and Spa located at 1910 South Camino Real, Zone R-2, Section 26, APN: 511-141-
001. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. Case 10.0461 DET - A request by the Livmor Estates Neighborhood to close Livmor Avenue at Civic
Avenue adjacent to the dog park. (Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works)
David Barakian, Director of Public Works, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2007. Mr. Barakian noted the City Council approved a community development block grant for improvements to Civic Drive which would tie into this project to include a meandering sidewalk and a location for a bus stop. Staff noted both the fire and police departments did not have any objections to this street closure.
Commissioner Cohen requested posting of traffic signage to alert drivers on Farrell Road of the road closure. Staff responded a traffic sign could be posted on Farrell Drive and either Louella Road or Airlane Road.
Motion to Approve To recommend approval to City Council, as amended:
*To include traffic signage reflecting the street closure. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Hutcheson.
Vote to Approve To recommend approval to City Council, as amended:
*To include traffic signage reflecting the street closure. (Approved)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Case 5.1150 CUP / 6.500 VAR - An application by T-Mobile USA for the installation of a forty-five foot
high commercial communications antenna designed as a monopalm and six equipment cabinets within a
579 square foot lease area located at 4711 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CDN, Section 30, APN: 681
-170-056. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, stated staff received a request from the applicant requesting a continuation and indicated staff is in concurrence with the request.
Motion to To continue, to an indefinite date. Moved by Cohen, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To continue, to an indefinite date. (Approved)
5. Case 5.1158 CUP - An application by Mark Matthews, on behalf of Wiefels & Sons, for a Conditional
Use Permit to operate a pet/animal crematorium located at 4515 Camino Parocela, Zone M-1, Section
19, APN: 680-093-011. (Project Planner: Christopher Brown, Contract Planner)
Christopher Brown, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2007.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing:
-Jim Cioffi, architect for the project, was available for questions from the Commission.
There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)
6. Case 5.1161 CUP - An application by D.R. West, LLC for the construction of two Building Pads and the
use of a drive-through facility within the Gene Autry Plaza shopping center located at the southeast
corner of Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 20, APN: 680-170-044. (Project
Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2007.
Commissioner Scott requested staff address how many drive-through facilities will be allowed. Staff confirmed the drive-through use is for only one facility.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing, and there being no appearances, the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.
Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)
7. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: * Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Craig A. Ewing reported the City Council extended the urgency ordinance for office uses on the first floor in the CBD zone and therefore the Commission will discuss this topic at their September study session.
8. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS:
No actions taken during the month of August.
9. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
None reported.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members 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, August 3, 2007.
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.
The agenda was accepted with no changes.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Hochanadel opened public comments, and there being no appearances, public comments was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Hutcheson noted his abstention on Item 2B.
Commissioner Caffery noted his abstention on Item 2B.
Motion to To approve, Items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson's abstention on Item 2B and Commissioner Caffery’s abstention on Item 2B.) Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To approve, Items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson's abstention on Item 2B and Commissioner Caffery’s abstention on Item 2B.) (Approved)
2A. Draft Minutes of July 25, 2007.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2B. Draft Resolution to recommend denial to the City Council for the request by Palm Springs Modern
Homes VI, LLC, Case 5.1103 CUP / 3.2941 MAJ / TTM 33162 (Pedregal) to delete the requirement to
underground utility lines and recommend approval to the City Council to remove the street light
along Tram Way Road.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hutcheson’s abstention and Commissioner Caffery’s abstention.)
2C. SP 07-081 - An application by Imperial Sign Company for a new sign program at a commercial building
located at 3700 East Tachevah Drive, Zone W-M-1-P, Section 7. (Project Planner: David A. Newell,
Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2D. SP 07-089 - An application by Quiel Bros. Sign Company to install one permanent main sign
approximately 58.75 square feet located at 330 East Amado Road, Zone C-2, Section 14, APN: 508-
031-015. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner).
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2E. Case 3.3105 MAJ - An application by Dollar Rent A Car to construct an approximate 455 square foot
modular office building located at 325 North Civic Drive, Zone A, Section 13, APN: 502-100-804.
(Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2F. Case 3.2743 MAJ - An application by Allen Yadgari of Hotel Moderne to architecturally renovate the
former Tiki Hotel and Spa located at 1910 South Camino Real, Zone R-2, Section 26, APN: 511-141-
001. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. Case 10.0461 DET - A request by the Livmor Estates Neighborhood to close Livmor Avenue at Civic
Avenue adjacent to the dog park. (Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works)
David Barakian, Director of Public Works, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2007. Mr. Barakian noted the City Council approved a community development block grant for improvements to Civic Drive which would tie into this project to include a meandering sidewalk and a location for a bus stop. Staff noted both the fire and police departments did not have any objections to this street closure.
Commissioner Cohen requested posting of traffic signage to alert drivers on Farrell Road of the road closure. Staff responded a traffic sign could be posted on Farrell Drive and either Louella Road or Airlane Road.
Motion to Approve To recommend approval to City Council, as amended:
*To include traffic signage reflecting the street closure. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Hutcheson.
Vote to Approve To recommend approval to City Council, as amended:
*To include traffic signage reflecting the street closure. (Approved)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Case 5.1150 CUP / 6.500 VAR - An application by T-Mobile USA for the installation of a forty-five foot
high commercial communications antenna designed as a monopalm and six equipment cabinets within a
579 square foot lease area located at 4711 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CDN, Section 30, APN: 681
-170-056. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, stated staff received a request from the applicant requesting a continuation and indicated staff is in concurrence with the request.
Motion to To continue, to an indefinite date. Moved by Cohen, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To continue, to an indefinite date. (Approved)
5. Case 5.1158 CUP - An application by Mark Matthews, on behalf of Wiefels & Sons, for a Conditional
Use Permit to operate a pet/animal crematorium located at 4515 Camino Parocela, Zone M-1, Section
19, APN: 680-093-011. (Project Planner: Christopher Brown, Contract Planner)
Christopher Brown, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2007.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing:
-Jim Cioffi, architect for the project, was available for questions from the Commission.
There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)
6. Case 5.1161 CUP - An application by D.R. West, LLC for the construction of two Building Pads and the
use of a drive-through facility within the Gene Autry Plaza shopping center located at the southeast
corner of Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 20, APN: 680-170-044. (Project
Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)
David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2007.
Commissioner Scott requested staff address how many drive-through facilities will be allowed. Staff confirmed the drive-through use is for only one facility.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing, and there being no appearances, the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.
Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)
7. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: * Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Craig A. Ewing reported the City Council extended the urgency ordinance for office uses on the first floor in the CBD zone and therefore the Commission will discuss this topic at their September study session.
8. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS:
No actions taken during the month of August.
9. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
None reported.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
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