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CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 1:38 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 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2009.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Commissioners Scott and Caffery requested a review of the minutes for January 14, 2009.

Chair Hochanadel requested Item 3A taken out of order, to be heard prior to Item 2A.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Chair Hochanadel opened public comments; and no speakers coming forward public comments was closed.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR:

1A. Minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009.

Commissioner Scott requested a change to the minutes of January 14, 2009, with respect to the motion for Item 4B. Commissioner Caffery requested a change to the minutes for January 14, 2009, with respect to the motion for Item 2A. Director Ewing noted that the minutes of January 14, 2009, would be amended to reflect the changes, as requested.

Motion to To approve, minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009, as amended. (Noting Commissioner Ringlein’s abstention on the minutes of January 14, 2009.) Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Caffery.

Vote to To approve, minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009, as amended. (Noting Commissioner Ringlein’s abstention on the minutes of January 14, 2009.) (Approved)

3. OTHER BUSINESS:

3A. Resolution of Appreciation - A resolution recognizing James Cioffi for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Architectural Advisory Committee.

Ms. Dianne Marantz presented a Commendation by the Planning Commission recognizing James Cioffi for his many years of service to the City of Palm Springs.

2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:

2A. Case 5.1160 PD 341 - Final PD (Convention Center Commons) - An application by O & M Tahquitz, LLC, (Nexus Development) for approval of the final development plans of a previously approved mixed-use development consisting of two hotels up to 306 rooms, retail/restaurant and office space used located on the northwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Hermosa Drive, Zone PD 341, Section 14 (IL), APN: 508-070-028 and -040. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 28, 2009.

Discussion occurred on the timelines for issuance of the grading permit, cosntruction fencing and dust control measures.

-Rob Eres, Nexus Development, stated that they are working with the hotel to put together the best possible branded hotel that is compatible with the community. Mr. Eres (responding to questions from the Commission) addressed the perimeter fencing and the status of financing for the hotel.

Motion to That the Planning Commission finds the final development plans in substantial conformance with the previously approved Preliminary Planned Development District (PD 341). Moved by Caffery, seconded by Donenfeld.

Vote to That the Planning Commission finds the final development plans in substantial conformance with the previously approved Preliminary Planned Development District (PD 341). (Approved)

PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:

Commissioner Conrad requested staff provide a report on the airport noise due to the irregular flight patterns in the south and west areas of the city.

Commissioner Cohen commented that he was in attendance at the Architectural Advsory Committee meeting this past Monday and the renovation of the Desert Fashion Plaza was extremely well-received by the AAC.

Commissioner Ringlein commented that she is proud to have the military jets flying overhead and encouraged the public to embrace it, as well.

Chair Hochanadel commented on an opinion piece written in the Desert Sun and noted his disagreement to the comments made towards the Commission.

PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

Director Ewing reported that is no City Council meeting tonight and reminded the Commission that next week’s study session would consist of the pre-application for the renovation of the Desert Fashion Plaza.

ADJOURNMENT:

The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:14 p.m. to Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.

Jan 28, 2009 Planning Commission

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CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 1:38 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 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2009.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Commissioners Scott and Caffery requested a review of the minutes for January 14, 2009.

Chair Hochanadel requested Item 3A taken out of order, to be heard prior to Item 2A.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Chair Hochanadel opened public comments; and no speakers coming forward public comments was closed.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR:

1A. Minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009.

Commissioner Scott requested a change to the minutes of January 14, 2009, with respect to the motion for Item 4B. Commissioner Caffery requested a change to the minutes for January 14, 2009, with respect to the motion for Item 2A. Director Ewing noted that the minutes of January 14, 2009, would be amended to reflect the changes, as requested.

Motion to To approve, minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009, as amended. (Noting Commissioner Ringlein’s abstention on the minutes of January 14, 2009.) Moved by Ringlein, seconded by Caffery.

Vote to To approve, minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009, as amended. (Noting Commissioner Ringlein’s abstention on the minutes of January 14, 2009.) (Approved)

3. OTHER BUSINESS:

3A. Resolution of Appreciation - A resolution recognizing James Cioffi for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Architectural Advisory Committee.

Ms. Dianne Marantz presented a Commendation by the Planning Commission recognizing James Cioffi for his many years of service to the City of Palm Springs.

2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:

2A. Case 5.1160 PD 341 - Final PD (Convention Center Commons) - An application by O & M Tahquitz, LLC, (Nexus Development) for approval of the final development plans of a previously approved mixed-use development consisting of two hotels up to 306 rooms, retail/restaurant and office space used located on the northwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Hermosa Drive, Zone PD 341, Section 14 (IL), APN: 508-070-028 and -040. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 28, 2009.

Discussion occurred on the timelines for issuance of the grading permit, cosntruction fencing and dust control measures.

-Rob Eres, Nexus Development, stated that they are working with the hotel to put together the best possible branded hotel that is compatible with the community. Mr. Eres (responding to questions from the Commission) addressed the perimeter fencing and the status of financing for the hotel.

Motion to That the Planning Commission finds the final development plans in substantial conformance with the previously approved Preliminary Planned Development District (PD 341). Moved by Caffery, seconded by Donenfeld.

Vote to That the Planning Commission finds the final development plans in substantial conformance with the previously approved Preliminary Planned Development District (PD 341). (Approved)

PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:

Commissioner Conrad requested staff provide a report on the airport noise due to the irregular flight patterns in the south and west areas of the city.

Commissioner Cohen commented that he was in attendance at the Architectural Advsory Committee meeting this past Monday and the renovation of the Desert Fashion Plaza was extremely well-received by the AAC.

Commissioner Ringlein commented that she is proud to have the military jets flying overhead and encouraged the public to embrace it, as well.

Chair Hochanadel commented on an opinion piece written in the Desert Sun and noted his disagreement to the comments made towards the Commission.

PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

Director Ewing reported that is no City Council meeting tonight and reminded the Commission that next week’s study session would consist of the pre-application for the renovation of the Desert Fashion Plaza.

ADJOURNMENT:

The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:14 p.m. to Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.

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