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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 5 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Donenfeld noted his abstention on the minutes and requested the two items under the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
Commissioner Hochanadel requested a change to the minutes with respect to a comment he made under Planning Commission Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened Public Comments and there being no appearances, Public Comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. Minutes of May 27, 2009.
Motion to To approve, minutes of May 27, 2009. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To approve, minutes of May 27, 2009. (Approved)
1B. Case 5.1056 PD 314 / TTM 33575 (The Cameron) - A request by David Hilliard of Palm Canyon 102, LP, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved project located at 850 and 990 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 314, Section 23, APN 508-172-005, -007 and -009. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Motion to To approve of a one-year time extension from July 12, 2009 to July 12, 2010. Moved by Donenfeld, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To approve of a one-year time extension from July 12, 2009 to July 12, 2010. (Approved)
2. MISCELLANEOUS:
2A. Case 5.1037 PD 309 AMND / TTM 33161 (Vista San Jacinto) - An amendment to a previously approved Planned Development District to allow 73 rentals and 5 for sale residential dwellings on an approximately 5.95 acre lot located at 301 Rosa Parks Road, Zone R2, Section 34, APN’s: 669-441-014 through -048. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner).
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2009.
(This item will be conducted for informational purposes only and no action will be taken at this meeting.)
Commissioner Conrad stated that given constant housing element challenge this would qualify as a public benefit because of its proximity to the new College of the Desert campus and the services it would provide. Chair Hochanadel concurred.
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
3A. Case 5.0902 CUP-C / 6.516 VAR - An application by Royal Street Communications California, LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to install a sixty foot tall commercial communication antenna designed as a monopalm and a Variance to exceed the maximum antenna height permitted (forty-one feet) and to allow reduced setbacks for the property located at 1776 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1 / R-3, Section 3, APN: 504-320-023. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2009.
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing:
-Veronica Arvizu, representing Royal Street Communications, provided background information on the new network and provider to the area; noting their preference for co-locations.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to To recommend approval of Case 5.0902 CUP-C and Case 6.516 VAR to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Donenfeld, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To recommend approval of Case 5.0902 CUP-C and Case 6.516 VAR to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)
3B. Case 5.1225 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the definition and measurement of building heights. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning)
Director Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2009. Staff believes that a basic height definition should require that the measurement of a building or structure begin at the lowest point where the structure touches the ground, prior to iniation of grading for the project.
The Commission discussed pre-project grade, height measurement for walls and fences and rooftop decks.
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public hearing and there being no appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to To adopt the draft resolution recommending that the City Council amend Section 91.00.01, with the correction to the first paragraph, as follows:
-"Whereas, Section 93.200.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes regulations for the development of buildings and structures."
Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To adopt the draft resolution recommending that the City Council amend Section 91.00.01, with the correction to the first paragraph, as follows:
-"Whereas, Section 93.200.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes regulations for the development of buildings and structures."
(Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Scott requested staff follow-up on restoring the previous sign area (former Alan Ladd building) on the southeast corner of Ramon Road and South Palm Canyon.
Commissioner Donenfeld questioned the status of the construction fencing at the Port Lawrence site.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Ewing reported that the City Council will meet on June 17th and provided an update on the upcoming Planning items.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:41 p.m. to a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 5 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Donenfeld noted his abstention on the minutes and requested the two items under the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
Commissioner Hochanadel requested a change to the minutes with respect to a comment he made under Planning Commission Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened Public Comments and there being no appearances, Public Comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. Minutes of May 27, 2009.
Motion to To approve, minutes of May 27, 2009. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To approve, minutes of May 27, 2009. (Approved)
1B. Case 5.1056 PD 314 / TTM 33575 (The Cameron) - A request by David Hilliard of Palm Canyon 102, LP, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved project located at 850 and 990 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 314, Section 23, APN 508-172-005, -007 and -009. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Motion to To approve of a one-year time extension from July 12, 2009 to July 12, 2010. Moved by Donenfeld, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To approve of a one-year time extension from July 12, 2009 to July 12, 2010. (Approved)
2. MISCELLANEOUS:
2A. Case 5.1037 PD 309 AMND / TTM 33161 (Vista San Jacinto) - An amendment to a previously approved Planned Development District to allow 73 rentals and 5 for sale residential dwellings on an approximately 5.95 acre lot located at 301 Rosa Parks Road, Zone R2, Section 34, APN’s: 669-441-014 through -048. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner).
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2009.
(This item will be conducted for informational purposes only and no action will be taken at this meeting.)
Commissioner Conrad stated that given constant housing element challenge this would qualify as a public benefit because of its proximity to the new College of the Desert campus and the services it would provide. Chair Hochanadel concurred.
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
3A. Case 5.0902 CUP-C / 6.516 VAR - An application by Royal Street Communications California, LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to install a sixty foot tall commercial communication antenna designed as a monopalm and a Variance to exceed the maximum antenna height permitted (forty-one feet) and to allow reduced setbacks for the property located at 1776 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1 / R-3, Section 3, APN: 504-320-023. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2009.
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public Hearing:
-Veronica Arvizu, representing Royal Street Communications, provided background information on the new network and provider to the area; noting their preference for co-locations.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to To recommend approval of Case 5.0902 CUP-C and Case 6.516 VAR to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. Moved by Donenfeld, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To recommend approval of Case 5.0902 CUP-C and Case 6.516 VAR to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. (Approved)
3B. Case 5.1225 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the definition and measurement of building heights. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning)
Director Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2009. Staff believes that a basic height definition should require that the measurement of a building or structure begin at the lowest point where the structure touches the ground, prior to iniation of grading for the project.
The Commission discussed pre-project grade, height measurement for walls and fences and rooftop decks.
Chair Hochanadel opened the Public hearing and there being no appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to To adopt the draft resolution recommending that the City Council amend Section 91.00.01, with the correction to the first paragraph, as follows:
-"Whereas, Section 93.200.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes regulations for the development of buildings and structures."
Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To adopt the draft resolution recommending that the City Council amend Section 91.00.01, with the correction to the first paragraph, as follows:
-"Whereas, Section 93.200.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes regulations for the development of buildings and structures."
(Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Scott requested staff follow-up on restoring the previous sign area (former Alan Ladd building) on the southeast corner of Ramon Road and South Palm Canyon.
Commissioner Donenfeld questioned the status of the construction fencing at the Port Lawrence site.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Ewing reported that the City Council will meet on June 17th and provided an update on the upcoming Planning items.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:41 p.m. to a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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