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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 7 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, February 22, 2008.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mr. Ewing requested Item 5 pulled from the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments. There being none, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. Draft minutes of February 13, 2008
Motion to To approve, minutes of February 13, 2008. Moved by Cohen, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To approve, minutes of February 13, 2008. (Approved)
OTHER BUSINESS:
3. Case 3.0829-C MAJ - An application by the Palm Springs International Airport to
expand the lobby area, install new landscaping, new canopies and two new
buildings 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 27, 2008.
Commissioner Scott commented that he attended the Archiectural Advisory Committee meeting when this project was presented and they also recommended the redesign of the entry from the oasis into the terminal.
Commissioner Conrad noted that she also attended the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting and they requested a restudy the bollard systems.
Allen Smoot, Owner’s Representative, Palm Springs International Airport, provided further details on the previously approved landscape plan, the options for the bollard system and stone material. Mr. Smoot provided details on the airport layout and the landscape plan.
-Michael Buccino, landscape architect for the project, noted that has worked with desert landscaping in the Palm Springs area since 1966. Mr. Buccino provided further details on native landscaping incorported into this project City.
Ms. Conrad clarified that she is in favor of the lawn, the star of jasmine plants and snap dragons; her preference is for the landscape to blend with the mid-century architecture and not necessarily an Indian oasis.
Vice Chair Hochanadel concurred with Ms. Conrad noting that Palm Springs is grass, citrus trees and annual plants.
Chair Marantz suggested retaining the grass in the interior area and a reduction of grass in the exterior area near the large water fountain.
Motion to To continue, to the meeting of March 5, 2008, with specific direction:
-To reconsider a mid-century design for the landscape plan.
-Review alternative bollard systems.
-Refurbish the deteriorated surfaces in the Wexler building.
Moved by Conrad, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To continue, to the meeting of March 5, 2008, with specific direction:
-To reconsider a mid-century design for the landscape plan.
-Review alternative bollard systems.
-Refurbish the deteriorated surfaces in the Wexler building.
(Approved)
4. Case 10.464 DET - An application by Ernie G. Noia, Esq. requesting that the Planning Commission
determine that a tobacco store / smoke shop use is similar to other uses listed in the M-1 Zone. The
proposed use would be located at 903 Crossley Road (Oasis Plaza), Zone M-1, Section 20, APN
680-562-001 and 002. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 27, 2008.
Motion to To approve, as proposed. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Vice Chair Hochanadel.
Vote to To approve, as proposed. (Approved)
5. Request for a Finding of Conformity to the Palm Springs General Plan for a Temporary Homeless Shelter.
Applicant: County of Riverside (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services)
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be renoticed.
6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: * Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Mr. Ewing provided further details on the outreach meetings for the update of the Housing Element update.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Ringlein commented on the importance of implementing a master parking plan to address the parking concerns.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned to March 5, 2008.
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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 7 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, February 22, 2008.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mr. Ewing requested Item 5 pulled from the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three minute time limit.)
Chair Marantz opened Public Comments. There being none, Public Comments was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. Draft minutes of February 13, 2008
Motion to To approve, minutes of February 13, 2008. Moved by Cohen, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To approve, minutes of February 13, 2008. (Approved)
OTHER BUSINESS:
3. Case 3.0829-C MAJ - An application by the Palm Springs International Airport to
expand the lobby area, install new landscaping, new canopies and two new
buildings 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 27, 2008.
Commissioner Scott commented that he attended the Archiectural Advisory Committee meeting when this project was presented and they also recommended the redesign of the entry from the oasis into the terminal.
Commissioner Conrad noted that she also attended the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting and they requested a restudy the bollard systems.
Allen Smoot, Owner’s Representative, Palm Springs International Airport, provided further details on the previously approved landscape plan, the options for the bollard system and stone material. Mr. Smoot provided details on the airport layout and the landscape plan.
-Michael Buccino, landscape architect for the project, noted that has worked with desert landscaping in the Palm Springs area since 1966. Mr. Buccino provided further details on native landscaping incorported into this project City.
Ms. Conrad clarified that she is in favor of the lawn, the star of jasmine plants and snap dragons; her preference is for the landscape to blend with the mid-century architecture and not necessarily an Indian oasis.
Vice Chair Hochanadel concurred with Ms. Conrad noting that Palm Springs is grass, citrus trees and annual plants.
Chair Marantz suggested retaining the grass in the interior area and a reduction of grass in the exterior area near the large water fountain.
Motion to To continue, to the meeting of March 5, 2008, with specific direction:
-To reconsider a mid-century design for the landscape plan.
-Review alternative bollard systems.
-Refurbish the deteriorated surfaces in the Wexler building.
Moved by Conrad, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To continue, to the meeting of March 5, 2008, with specific direction:
-To reconsider a mid-century design for the landscape plan.
-Review alternative bollard systems.
-Refurbish the deteriorated surfaces in the Wexler building.
(Approved)
4. Case 10.464 DET - An application by Ernie G. Noia, Esq. requesting that the Planning Commission
determine that a tobacco store / smoke shop use is similar to other uses listed in the M-1 Zone. The
proposed use would be located at 903 Crossley Road (Oasis Plaza), Zone M-1, Section 20, APN
680-562-001 and 002. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 27, 2008.
Motion to To approve, as proposed. Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Vice Chair Hochanadel.
Vote to To approve, as proposed. (Approved)
5. Request for a Finding of Conformity to the Palm Springs General Plan for a Temporary Homeless Shelter.
Applicant: County of Riverside (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services)
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be renoticed.
6. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: * Work Program Priorities and Subcommittee Assignments
Mr. Ewing provided further details on the outreach meetings for the update of the Housing Element update.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Ringlein commented on the importance of implementing a master parking plan to address the parking concerns.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the meeting was adjourned to March 5, 2008.
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