The agenda was posted and 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 8, 2008.

2B.   Case TTM AMND 31422 - A request for an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for Tentative
       Tract Map 31422 to remove the requirement for street improvements on Anza Trail at 2630 Anza Trail,
       Zone R-1-B, Section 25, APN: 510-130-008 and 025. (Project Planner: Christopher Brown,
       Contract Planner)

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2C.   Case 5.1021 PD 303 / TTM 32826 - A request by Victor Villeneuve of MDS Consulting, Inc. for a one-
       year time extension to commence construction of a 58-unit condominium complex located at 4455
       Matthew Drive, Zone W-R-2, Section 30, APN: 681-170-066. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez,
Assistant Planner).

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2D.   Case TTM 28668 - A request by Marvin Roos of MSA Consulting Inc., for a one-year time extension for
        a six-lot tract map located at Rose Avenue and Coronado Avenue, Zone R-1-A, Section 10, APN:
       505-030-007. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner).

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2E.   Case 5.1046 PD 232 / TTM 33341 (156 @ Tahquitz) - A request by Dennis Cunningham of Palm
       Springs Modern Homes for a one-year time extension for a 156-unit gated residential project on 24
       acres located at 2705 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone PD 71A, Section 13, APN: 502-530-
       001. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner).

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

MISCELLANEOUS

3.   Case SP 07-164 - An application by Mark Spohn on behalf of Spohn Commercial Inc. to implement a
      sign program consisting of tenant main signs for two multi-tenanted commercial buildings located at
      1701 and 1733 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 3, APN: 504-310-015 and 016.
      (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

Commissioner Conrad requested inclusion of a condition to restore the exterior sign area.

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

-Restoration of the exterior sign area. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.

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

-Restoration of the exterior sign area. (Approved)

Mr. Ewing noted that a condition to address the restoration of exterior surfaces will be made standard on all future sign programs.

4.   Case SP 07-175 (Smoke Tree Village) - An application by Best Signs for Donahue Schriber requesting to
      implement a sign program for the multi-tenanted commercial shopping center located at 1733 East Palm
      Canyon Drive, Zone CSC, Section 25, APN: 510-020-003, 010, 012 & 023. (Project
      Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Commissioner Conrad noted her abstension and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 1:50 p.m.

David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

The Commission discussed the maximum size for window signs.

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)

Commissioner Conrad re-entered the Council Chamber at 1:57 p.m.

5.   Case 3.0829 MAJ - An application by the Palm Springs International Airport to expand the lobby area,
     the main exterior courtyard, add three new concession buildings and install new landscape located at
     3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone A, Section 18. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant
     Planner)

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

-Al Smoot, Owner’s Representative, Palm Springs International Airport, provided information pertaining to the security check point and hold room, the landscaping, the front entry doors, and the two new concession buildings.
-Tim Sullivan, Gensler, provided further details using the site plan, the elevation plan and the architectural drawings.
-Al Smoot, provided additional details pertaining to the water feature and the adjacent boulders. Mr. Smoot requested allowance of planters/pots in this area and was available for questions from the Commission.

Commissioner Caffery stated that he liked the design and the oasis.

-Michael Buccino, landscape architect for the project, provided further details on the desert and oasis landscape.

Commissioner Conrad stated that there is a significant difference between the organic design proposed and the underlying design of the existing facility. Ms. Conrad noted that the terrazzo is beautiful except that it is highly neglected. Ms. Conrad emphasized the need for this project to return to the Architectural Advisory Committee for further changes. Commissioner Scott concurred in returning this project back to the Architectural Advisory Committee.

Chair Marantz noted that she felt that one meeting is not sufficient for the Architectural Advisory Committee or the Planning Commission and is in favor of a restudy.

Commissioner Hochanadel commented that many of the Architectural Advisory Committee’s concerns are design issues and not structural.

Motion to To continue, and return to the Architectural Advisory Committee with the following design directions:

1.  Consider a modern aesthetic design, rather than an organic approach as shown in the proposal.
2. Use plain or stained concrete and aggregate outdoors.
3.  Use bollards as an alternate to boulders.
4.  Reconsider the Architectural Advisory Committee recommendations.
5.  Reconsider the water feature with a modern aesthetic design.
6.  Maintain the terrazzo.
7. Refurbish the deteriorated surfaces in Wexler building.   Moved by Conrad, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To continue, and return to the Architectural Advisory Committee with the following design directions:

1.  Consider a modern aesthetic design, rather than an organic approach as shown in the proposal.
2. Use plain or stained concrete and aggregate outdoors.
3.  Use bollards as an alternate to boulders.
4.  Reconsider the Architectural Advisory Committee recommendations.
5.  Reconsider the water feature with a modern aesthetic design.
6.  Maintain the terrazzo.
7. Refurbish the deteriorated surfaces in Wexler building. (Approved)

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

6.   Case 3.3157 MAJ / 7.1285 AMM (Rosa Gardens) - An application by Desert
      Highland Associates, LP for construction of a 2-story, 59-unit affordable
      housing apartment complex on approximately 4.54 acres located at the northwest
      corner of Mc Carthy Road and Radio Road, Zone R-2, Section 34,
      APN: 669-420-009. (Project Planner: Christopher Brown, Contract Planner)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing:

-Brian Peulicke, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, provided further details and addressed the LEED certification, playground safety, the bicycle storage facility and solar implemention for the common areas
-Gwen Pugh, architect for the project, provided details on the building, ventilation and mechanical equipment.
-Brian Peulicke, applicant, stated condition #90 regarding the drainage on this propery would be a burden and requested this condition remain open for discussion.
-Gwen Pugh, architect, requested a change in the bedroom count (a reduction in the two-bedroom units by one, from 23 to 22 units, and an increase in three-bedroom units by one, from 23 to 24 units) and empahsized that the parking is more than adequate.

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

Mr. Robertson requested deletion of condition #2 since the applicant has met the condition. Mr. Ewing noted that staff does not have a problem with the request to change the bedroom count since staff will be following-up on the required parking during plan check process.

Motion to To adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Case 3.3157 MAJ and Case 7.1285 AMM, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

-Delete Condition #2
-Change in bedroom count to 22 two-bedrooms and 24 three-bedrooms Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Cohen.

Vote to To adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Case 3.3157 MAJ and Case 7.1285 AMM, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:

-Delete Condition #2
-Change in bedroom count to 22 two-bedrooms and 24 three-bedrooms (Approved)

7.   Case 5.0749 CUP AMND - An application by Victoria Randall on behalf of Mixie’s Boy Bar to amend an
      existing Conditional Use Permit to change club music format, extend operating hours and allow
      broadcast music on speakers in the patio located at 120 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD,
      Section 15, APN: 513-144-002. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

Chair Marantz noted that she can hear the music from the street when driving by.

Commissioner Ringlein noted her concern with second level amplified music and requested further review of the noise ordinance.

Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing:

-Victoria Rendall, applicant, provided further details on the music format, volume control, the outdoor speakers, and the expense to maintain the doors open.

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

Commissioner Caffery noted that he served on the Planning Commission when the original Conditional Use Permit came before them and an acoustic study was conducted which identified the bass tone from the second level source as a distraction for the neighbors. Mr. Caffery stated that he is not opposed to the project as long as the control of the volume is maintained during the late hours of operation, a maximum one year term is imposed on the Conditional Use Permit and that proper noticing to the neighborhood is provided.

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

-One (1) year review and reconsideration or revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
-The Conditional Use Permit to go before the Planning Commission if three (3) or more noise complaints are received or at Commission request. Moved by Conrad, seconded by Cohen.

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

-One (1) year review and reconsideration or revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
-The Conditional Use Permit to go before the Planning Commission if three (3) or more noise complaints are received or at Commission request. (Approved)

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

Mr. Ewing provided details on a future study session consisting of an orientation to discuss the Zoning Ordinance.

9. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:

None were reported.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

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CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 1:32 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Commissioner Conrad noted her abstention on Item 4.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Motion to To approve, items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E, as part of the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Scott.

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

2A. Draft minutes of January 23, 2008.

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2B.   Case TTM AMND 31422 - A request for an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for Tentative
       Tract Map 31422 to remove the requirement for street improvements on Anza Trail at 2630 Anza Trail,
       Zone R-1-B, Section 25, APN: 510-130-008 and 025. (Project Planner: Christopher Brown,
       Contract Planner)

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2C.   Case 5.1021 PD 303 / TTM 32826 - A request by Victor Villeneuve of MDS Consulting, Inc. for a one-
       year time extension to commence construction of a 58-unit condominium complex located at 4455
       Matthew Drive, Zone W-R-2, Section 30, APN: 681-170-066. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez,
Assistant Planner).

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2D.   Case TTM 28668 - A request by Marvin Roos of MSA Consulting Inc., for a one-year time extension for
        a six-lot tract map located at Rose Avenue and Coronado Avenue, Zone R-1-A, Section 10, APN:
       505-030-007. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner).

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

2E.   Case 5.1046 PD 232 / TTM 33341 (156 @ Tahquitz) - A request by Dennis Cunningham of Palm
       Springs Modern Homes for a one-year time extension for a 156-unit gated residential project on 24
       acres located at 2705 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone PD 71A, Section 13, APN: 502-530-
       001. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner).

Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.

MISCELLANEOUS

3.   Case SP 07-164 - An application by Mark Spohn on behalf of Spohn Commercial Inc. to implement a
      sign program consisting of tenant main signs for two multi-tenanted commercial buildings located at
      1701 and 1733 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 3, APN: 504-310-015 and 016.
      (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

Commissioner Conrad requested inclusion of a condition to restore the exterior sign area.

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

-Restoration of the exterior sign area. Moved by Scott, seconded by Cohen.

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

-Restoration of the exterior sign area. (Approved)

Mr. Ewing noted that a condition to address the restoration of exterior surfaces will be made standard on all future sign programs.

4.   Case SP 07-175 (Smoke Tree Village) - An application by Best Signs for Donahue Schriber requesting to
      implement a sign program for the multi-tenanted commercial shopping center located at 1733 East Palm
      Canyon Drive, Zone CSC, Section 25, APN: 510-020-003, 010, 012 & 023. (Project
      Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Commissioner Conrad noted her abstension and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. She left the Council Chamber at 1:50 p.m.

David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

The Commission discussed the maximum size for window signs.

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)

Commissioner Conrad re-entered the Council Chamber at 1:57 p.m.

5.   Case 3.0829 MAJ - An application by the Palm Springs International Airport to expand the lobby area,
     the main exterior courtyard, add three new concession buildings and install new landscape located at
     3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone A, Section 18. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant
     Planner)

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

Commissioner Caffery stated that he liked the design and the oasis.

-Michael Buccino, landscape architect for the project, provided further details on the desert and oasis landscape.

Chair Marantz noted that she felt that one meeting is not sufficient for the Architectural Advisory Committee or the Planning Commission and is in favor of a restudy.

Commissioner Hochanadel commented that many of the Architectural Advisory Committee’s concerns are design issues and not structural.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

6.   Case 3.3157 MAJ / 7.1285 AMM (Rosa Gardens) - An application by Desert
      Highland Associates, LP for construction of a 2-story, 59-unit affordable
      housing apartment complex on approximately 4.54 acres located at the northwest
      corner of Mc Carthy Road and Radio Road, Zone R-2, Section 34,
      APN: 669-420-009. (Project Planner: Christopher Brown, Contract Planner)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

7.   Case 5.0749 CUP AMND - An application by Victoria Randall on behalf of Mixie’s Boy Bar to amend an
      existing Conditional Use Permit to change club music format, extend operating hours and allow
      broadcast music on speakers in the patio located at 120 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD,
      Section 15, APN: 513-144-002. (Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner)

Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 13, 2008.

Chair Marantz noted that she can hear the music from the street when driving by.

Commissioner Ringlein noted her concern with second level amplified music and requested further review of the noise ordinance.

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

Mr. Ewing provided details on a future study session consisting of an orientation to discuss the Zoning Ordinance.

9. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:

None were reported.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

Feb 13, 2008 Planning Commission

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