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, December 7, 2007.

2B.   SP 07-025 - An application by Bank of America to replace the existing signs located at 588 South
        Palm Canyon Drive. Zone C-1, Section 22, APN: 513-280-004. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison,
        Planning Technician)

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2C.   Case 3.2574 MAA - An application by Marshal Ininns for an approximate 498 square foot addition to an
        existing single-family residence located at 110 Ridge Road. Zone R-2, Section 34, APN: 513-510-014.
      (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

MISCELLANEOUS:

3.   Case 3.3131 MAJ - An application by Taco Bell Corp. to construct an approximately 2,754 square foot
      restaurant with drive-through located within the Palm Springs Marketplace at 1717 East Vista Chino
      Road, Zone PD 227, Section 12, APN: 507-301-016. (Project Planner: David A. Newell,
      Assistant Planner)

David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

Chair Marantz noted this project has been to the Architectural Advisory Committee several times and requested staff confirm the recommendations have been completed. Staff confirmed that the plans have been revised to reflect the changes.

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)

4.   Case SP 07-149 - An application by Best Signs Inc. for Palm Springs Plumbing to amend the existing sign
      program to allow a monument sign located at 3800 East Vista Chino Road, Zone M-1-P, Section 6, APN:
      677-040-004. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)

Commissioner Hochanadel noted a business-related conflict of interest on Items 4 and 5 and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. Mr. Hochanadel left the Council Chamber at 1:41 p.m.

David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007. Mr. Newell provided further details on the the calculation of the sign area and noted this proposed monument sign is thirty-six square feet per side exceeding the twenty square feet maximum requirements.

Mr. Newell clarified that staff has recommended that the applicant to reduce the sign to less than 20 square feet which would require a re-design of the sign.

Jessie Cross, Best Signs, provided further details pertaining to the size of the sign and the sign area.

The Commission further discussed alternate methods of re-designing the sign to meet the 20 square foot requirement.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

*No individual tenant signs located on the main Monument Sign. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

*No individual tenant signs located on the main Monument Sign. (Approved)

5.   Case SI 07-157 - An application by Best Signs, Inc. for D.W. Johnston Construction Inc., to implement a
      sign program consisting of two monument signs and tenant signs for a multi-tenanted property located
      at 1801 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone P, Section 13, APN: 504-310-015. (Project Planner: Bryan
      Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Vice Chair Hochanadel did not participate in the discussion and vote on this item.

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

Chair Marantz spoke in favor of the building and sign program.

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)

Vice Chair Hochanadel re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m.

6.   Case 07-043 LUP - An application by Linda Ziegler for a fortune telling machine and associated displays
      located at 115 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15, APN: 513-143-009. (Project Planner:
      Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Craig A. Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007. Mr. Ewing noted an e-mail was received from the applicant stating she is unable to attend the meeting.

Commissioner Scott commented that he drove by the site and noted many cluttered items displayed outdoors. Staff responded that only the approved items would be authorized to be displayed outdoors.

Chair Marantz also expressed concern with too many items cluttering outdoors. Staff noted there are several different ways to approach this if it becomes an on-going problem.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

Revised Condition #8: The displays shall be maintained in a first class condition and kept free from rust and other corrosion. If the displayed items are damaged, they shall be immediately removed from view until such time as they are repaired. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Vice Chair Hochanadel.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

Revised Condition #8: The displays shall be maintained in a first class condition and kept free from rust and other corrosion. If the displayed items are damaged, they shall be immediately removed from view until such time as they are repaired. (Approved)

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

7.   Case 3.2999 SFR / 7.1215 AMM - A request by Steven Van to consider a re-designed single-family
      residence on a hillside lot located at 350 El Portal Road, Zone R-1-B, Section, , APN: 513-380-078.
   (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007. Mr. Robertson noted two sets of plans are displayed consisting of the original plan and the revised plan.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing:

-Steven Van, applicant, provided further details on the redesign of the project; including removal of the two balconies (addressing the privacy concerns) and reduction of the second floor (addressing massing concerns).  Mr. Van noted he has tried to be accommodate the neighbors as much as possible; and addressed the gate in the rear of the property.
-Daniel Hogan, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project, concerned with the height and mass for the neighborhood.
-Dan Valentino, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project, concerned with mass and the hillside designation given to this property.
-Tom Warrick, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project, concerned with mass and hillside disignation for this property.
-John Harrell, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the project, addressed the rear access road and voiced concern with the hillside designation, mass, compatibility and preservation.
-Steve Van, addressed testimony, addressed the hillside ordinance and the right to build on this property. Mr. Van requested approval of the project.

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

Commissioner Caffery stated this parcel has been determined as a hillside lot and the argument is if the project meets the intent of the hillside ordinance. Mr. Caffery felt it should be respectful of the surrounding area and conform to the land.

Chair Marantz indicated that she drove by the property and none of the surrounding homes are 26 feet in height.

Vice Chair Hochanadel noted if this project was built with a flat roof (to 18 feet) it would only be limited to the criteria of the architectural guidelines within the Zoning Code.

Commissioner Caffery stated he is in opposition of the project because he felt it is inconsistent with the intent of the hillside ordinance - the additional height was not used in conformance with the slope of the land, and the project design is not respectful of the surroundings and of an inappropriately large scale.

Motion to To deny. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Scott.

Vote to To deny. (Approved)

Mr. Ewing noted this is a recommendation to the City Council and would be scheduled for a City Council hearing.

8.   Case 5.1171 PD 351 / TTM 35544 - An application by Greg Jackson of Sienna Productions, to create
      one lot for the purpose of converting the existing 13 unit apartment building into 12 condominium units
      with covered parking, a six foot high wall with gate along San Lorenzo Road on
      approximately 0.73 acres located at 588 San Lorenzo Road, Zone R-3, Section 23, APN: 508-191-013
      and 031. (Project Planner Christopher Brown, Contract Planner)

Christopher Brown, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007. Mr. Brown noted an error on page 4 of the staff report, the street side yard setback indicated 3 feet and should be 25 feet.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing:

-Greg Jackson, representing the applicant, provided further details on architecture and indicated the gate will be used for security purposes.
-Wes Campbell, Palm Springs, stated this building has been vacant and neglected for a quite awhile; and the conversion would be great for the area.

There being no further comments the Public Hearing was closed.

Commissioner Caffery expressed concern with apartment conversions ultimately affecting affordable housing in the city.

Commissioner Ringlein also expressed concern with affordable housing and noted that the tribe has initiated a work force housing group to provide affordable housing throughout the valley.

Commissioner Caffery noted difficulty in approving this project because he does not have adequate information on the number of apartments rental within the city.

Commissioner Scott noted that many of the smaller apartment complexes do not qualify for condominium conversion because they do not meet the parking requirements.

Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval (Approved)

9.   Case 5.1161 CUP-A (Gene Autry Plaza) - An application by D.R. West, LLC to amend the existing
      Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-through facility and construct approximately 67,232 square feet
      of retail commercial at the southeast corner of Gene Autry Trail (Highway 111) and Ramon
      Road, Zone W-M-1, Section 20, APN: 680-170-044. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant
     Planner)

Mr. Robertson stated a request was received from the applicant to continue this item to January 9, 2008.

Motion to To continue, to the meeting of January 9, 2008. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To continue, to the meeting of January 9, 2008. (Approved)

10.   Case 5.1159 PD 340 / TTM 34729 - An application by Olivera Townhomes, LLC, to construct five
        2,413 square feet, detached two-story condominiums and a Tentative Tract Map 34729 for a
        condominium lot on an approximate 28,168 square foot lot located on the southwest corner of
        Via Olivera and Zanjero Road, Zone R-2, Section 3, APN: 504-270-004. (Project Planner: Edward O.
        Robertson, Principal Planner)

Nicole Criste, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing:

-Kent Salveson, developer, stated this project has been to the Architectural Advisory Committee about four or five times and many revisions have been made. Mr. Salveson provided further details on the overhangs and balconies; and addressed the bathroom windows and the storage area for trash receptacles.

There being no further comments the Public Hearing was closed.

Commissioner Scott noted it is unusual to approve a project contingent upon further review by the Architectural Advisory Committee. Staff responded that as a planned development district the code requires the final development plans to return to the Architectural Advisory Committee.

Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)

11. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: * Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments

Mr. Ewing reported that the City Council will meet in January to discuss the Housing Element and a public hearing will come before the Commission in late Spring. Mr. Ewing provided details on the upcoming amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:

Mr. Ewing bid farewell to Fred Lowndes, Associate Planner, who will be relocating to the East Coast.

Vice Chair Hochanadel noted a concern with a hotel/motel on South Palm Canyon which has become a half-way house. Mr. Ewing responded that a report would be given to the Commission.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 3:39 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, 0 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, December 7, 2007.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

The agenda was accepted, as presented.

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

Chair Marantz opened Public Comments. There being no comments, Public Comments was closed.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Motion to To approve, Items 2A, 2B and 2C, as part of the Consent Calendar. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vice Chair Hochanadel.

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

2A. Draft minutes of October 24, 2007.

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2B.   SP 07-025 - An application by Bank of America to replace the existing signs located at 588 South
        Palm Canyon Drive. Zone C-1, Section 22, APN: 513-280-004. (Project Planner: Christopher Ison,
        Planning Technician)

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2C.   Case 3.2574 MAA - An application by Marshal Ininns for an approximate 498 square foot addition to an
        existing single-family residence located at 110 Ridge Road. Zone R-2, Section 34, APN: 513-510-014.
      (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

MISCELLANEOUS:

3.   Case 3.3131 MAJ - An application by Taco Bell Corp. to construct an approximately 2,754 square foot
      restaurant with drive-through located within the Palm Springs Marketplace at 1717 East Vista Chino
      Road, Zone PD 227, Section 12, APN: 507-301-016. (Project Planner: David A. Newell,
      Assistant Planner)

David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

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)

4.   Case SP 07-149 - An application by Best Signs Inc. for Palm Springs Plumbing to amend the existing sign
      program to allow a monument sign located at 3800 East Vista Chino Road, Zone M-1-P, Section 6, APN:
      677-040-004. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner)

Commissioner Hochanadel noted a business-related conflict of interest on Items 4 and 5 and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. Mr. Hochanadel left the Council Chamber at 1:41 p.m.

Mr. Newell clarified that staff has recommended that the applicant to reduce the sign to less than 20 square feet which would require a re-design of the sign.

Jessie Cross, Best Signs, provided further details pertaining to the size of the sign and the sign area.

The Commission further discussed alternate methods of re-designing the sign to meet the 20 square foot requirement.

Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

*No individual tenant signs located on the main Monument Sign. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

*No individual tenant signs located on the main Monument Sign. (Approved)

5.   Case SI 07-157 - An application by Best Signs, Inc. for D.W. Johnston Construction Inc., to implement a
      sign program consisting of two monument signs and tenant signs for a multi-tenanted property located
      at 1801 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone P, Section 13, APN: 504-310-015. (Project Planner: Bryan
      Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Vice Chair Hochanadel did not participate in the discussion and vote on this item.

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

Chair Marantz spoke in favor of the building and sign program.

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)

Vice Chair Hochanadel re-entered the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m.

6.   Case 07-043 LUP - An application by Linda Ziegler for a fortune telling machine and associated displays
      located at 115 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15, APN: 513-143-009. (Project Planner:
      Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Commissioner Scott commented that he drove by the site and noted many cluttered items displayed outdoors. Staff responded that only the approved items would be authorized to be displayed outdoors.

Chair Marantz also expressed concern with too many items cluttering outdoors. Staff noted there are several different ways to approach this if it becomes an on-going problem.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

7.   Case 3.2999 SFR / 7.1215 AMM - A request by Steven Van to consider a re-designed single-family
      residence on a hillside lot located at 350 El Portal Road, Zone R-1-B, Section, , APN: 513-380-078.
   (Project Planner: Christopher Ison, Planning Technician)

Chair Marantz indicated that she drove by the property and none of the surrounding homes are 26 feet in height.

Vice Chair Hochanadel noted if this project was built with a flat roof (to 18 feet) it would only be limited to the criteria of the architectural guidelines within the Zoning Code.

Motion to To deny. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Scott.

Vote to To deny. (Approved)

Mr. Ewing noted this is a recommendation to the City Council and would be scheduled for a City Council hearing.

8.   Case 5.1171 PD 351 / TTM 35544 - An application by Greg Jackson of Sienna Productions, to create
      one lot for the purpose of converting the existing 13 unit apartment building into 12 condominium units
      with covered parking, a six foot high wall with gate along San Lorenzo Road on
      approximately 0.73 acres located at 588 San Lorenzo Road, Zone R-3, Section 23, APN: 508-191-013
      and 031. (Project Planner Christopher Brown, Contract Planner)

Commissioner Caffery expressed concern with apartment conversions ultimately affecting affordable housing in the city.

Commissioner Ringlein also expressed concern with affordable housing and noted that the tribe has initiated a work force housing group to provide affordable housing throughout the valley.

Commissioner Caffery noted difficulty in approving this project because he does not have adequate information on the number of apartments rental within the city.

Commissioner Scott noted that many of the smaller apartment complexes do not qualify for condominium conversion because they do not meet the parking requirements.

Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval (Approved)

9.   Case 5.1161 CUP-A (Gene Autry Plaza) - An application by D.R. West, LLC to amend the existing
      Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-through facility and construct approximately 67,232 square feet
      of retail commercial at the southeast corner of Gene Autry Trail (Highway 111) and Ramon
      Road, Zone W-M-1, Section 20, APN: 680-170-044. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant
     Planner)

Mr. Robertson stated a request was received from the applicant to continue this item to January 9, 2008.

Motion to To continue, to the meeting of January 9, 2008. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To continue, to the meeting of January 9, 2008. (Approved)

10.   Case 5.1159 PD 340 / TTM 34729 - An application by Olivera Townhomes, LLC, to construct five
        2,413 square feet, detached two-story condominiums and a Tentative Tract Map 34729 for a
        condominium lot on an approximate 28,168 square foot lot located on the southwest corner of
        Via Olivera and Zanjero Road, Zone R-2, Section 3, APN: 504-270-004. (Project Planner: Edward O.
        Robertson, Principal Planner)

Nicole Criste, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)

11. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: * Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments

12. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:

Mr. Ewing bid farewell to Fred Lowndes, Associate Planner, who will be relocating to the East Coast.

Vice Chair Hochanadel noted a concern with a hotel/motel on South Palm Canyon which has become a half-way house. Mr. Ewing responded that a report would be given to the Commission.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

Dec 12, 2007 Planning Commission

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