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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Hochanadel announced Item 3A and Item 3C would be continued to a later date.
Commissioners Caffery and Conrad noted their abstentions on the minutes of July 8, 2009, due to their absence.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened public comments:
-Stefanie Frith, reporter with The Desert Sun, explained that this would be her last Planning Commission meeting and expressed her gratitude in working with the Commission.
-Monica Moretta, on behalf of Omni Communications servicing T-Mobile, provided an update on their project at the Smoketree Village location.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to To approve Items 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, as part of the Consent Calendar. Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To approve Items 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Approved)
1A. Minutes of June 24, 2009 and July 8, 2009.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Caffery's and Conrad's abstention on the minutes of July 8, 2009.)
1B. Case 5.0856 CUP - A request by Palm Springs Freeway Development LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a 65-unit hotel with two drive-thru restaurants located at 610 Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-P, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
1C. Case 5.1164 PD 343 - A request by Crossley Partners, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District for a mixed use project consisting of a 54,122 square feet retail and office center on an approximate 3.8-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Crossley Road and East Sunny Dunes Road, Zone M-1, Section 2. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
1D. Case 5.1070 PD 317 / TTM 30047 (Eagle Canyon) - A request by Newport Federal/CT - Eagle Member LLC, for a time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District and Tentative Tract Map on an approximate 80-acre parcel located on the west side of South Palm Canyon Drive at Bogert Trail, Zone PD 317, Section 34 (Canyon South Specific Plan). (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
2A. Case SP 09-004 - An application by Best Signs to implement a Sign Program for the building located at 979 South Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 19. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner)
Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 22, 2009.
-Jim Cross, Best Signs, (responding to questions from the Commission) provided details on the type of material that will be used for the cube and addressed the size and color of the tiles.
Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The main sign (on the east side of the building) shall be reduced to a maximum of 116 square feet.
-The main sign shall be constructed of high quality, durable materials.
-The tiles shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior to installation.
-The tiles shall be eighteen (18) inches by eighteen (18) inches in size.
-The cornice feature shall be removed from the design of the second (smaller) monument sign located next to the Gene Autry Trial parking lot entrance.
Moved by Conrad, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The main sign (on the east side of the building) shall be reduced to a maximum of 116 square feet.
-The main sign shall be constructed of high quality, durable materials.
-The tiles shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior to installation.
-The tiles shall be eighteen (18) inches by eighteen (18) inches in size.
-The cornice feature shall be removed from the design of the second (smaller) monument sign located next to the Gene Autry Trial parking lot entrance.
(Approved)
2B. Case 10.469 DET. An application by Cynthia Kaye of CK Dance for a request that the Planning Commission determine that a dance studio is similar to the uses allowed in the M-1-P Zone, Section 12. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner).
Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 22, 2009.
Motion to To determine that a dance studio use is a similar use to other permitted uses allowed within the M-1-P zone. Moved by Scott, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To determine that a dance studio use is a similar use to other permitted uses allowed within the M-1-P zone. (Approved)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. Case 5.1203 CUP / 6.507 VAR - A request by T-Mobile USA, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 60-foot tall commercial communication antenna within a slim-line monopole and a Variance to reduce the side yard setback and exceed the maximum antenna height permitted at 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive (Club Trinidad), Zone R-3, Section 24. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) (Continued from the July 8, 2009 meeting)
Commissioner Conrad recused herself from this Item due to a property-related conflict of interest.
Motion to To continue to an indefinite date. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To continue to an indefinite date. (Approved)
3B. Case 5.1217 PD 355 (Villa Las Palmas) - A request by Robert H. Gray on behalf of Las Palmas Associates, LLC, for a Planned Development District to allow construction of an 11-unit, two-story hotel building on an approximate 16,140 square foot parcel located at 1490 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 22, 2009.
Commissioner Donenfeld disclosed that he owns property in this vicinity, however, it is more than 500 feet from the project and he would participate in the item.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing:
-Robert Gray, applicant, (responded to questions from the Commission) stated that the owner has no problem incorporating solar features and stated that this project was not economically feasible as a condo project and provided further details.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To continue to an undetermined date and direct staff to resend the project back to the Architectural Advisory Committee for further review to accommodate more than 12 parking spaces and incorporate solar and sustainability features into the project. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Conrad.
Vote to To continue to an undetermined date and direct staff to resend the project back to the Architectural Advisory Committee for further review to accommodate more than 12 parking spaces and incorporate solar and sustainability features into the project. (Approved)
3C. Case 3.3333 MAJ / TTM 36185 / 7.1320 AMM - A request by Community Dynamics for architectural approval of a 51-unit moderate income for-sale townhouse complex and a condominium map on an approximate 3.6-acre parcel located at 3130 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 2. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
Motion to To continue to a date certain of September 9, 2009. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To continue to a date certain of September 9, 2009. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Caffery questioned the qualifications of a public benefit. Director Ewing addressed the policy for public benefits and explained that it is the Commission's judgment call in defining a public benefit for each project.
Chair Hochanadel questioned the status of a sign program for the Sun Center. Staff confirmed that a sign program would be coming forward for this site in the near future.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Ewing provided an updated on the upcoming planning items scheduled for the City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:45 p.m. to Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Hochanadel announced Item 3A and Item 3C would be continued to a later date.
Commissioners Caffery and Conrad noted their abstentions on the minutes of July 8, 2009, due to their absence.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Hochanadel opened public comments:
-Stefanie Frith, reporter with The Desert Sun, explained that this would be her last Planning Commission meeting and expressed her gratitude in working with the Commission.
-Monica Moretta, on behalf of Omni Communications servicing T-Mobile, provided an update on their project at the Smoketree Village location.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to To approve Items 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, as part of the Consent Calendar. Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To approve Items 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Approved)
1A. Minutes of June 24, 2009 and July 8, 2009.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Caffery's and Conrad's abstention on the minutes of July 8, 2009.)
1B. Case 5.0856 CUP - A request by Palm Springs Freeway Development LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a 65-unit hotel with two drive-thru restaurants located at 610 Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-P, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
1C. Case 5.1164 PD 343 - A request by Crossley Partners, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District for a mixed use project consisting of a 54,122 square feet retail and office center on an approximate 3.8-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Crossley Road and East Sunny Dunes Road, Zone M-1, Section 2. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
1D. Case 5.1070 PD 317 / TTM 30047 (Eagle Canyon) - A request by Newport Federal/CT - Eagle Member LLC, for a time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District and Tentative Tract Map on an approximate 80-acre parcel located on the west side of South Palm Canyon Drive at Bogert Trail, Zone PD 317, Section 34 (Canyon South Specific Plan). (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
2A. Case SP 09-004 - An application by Best Signs to implement a Sign Program for the building located at 979 South Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 19. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner)
Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 22, 2009.
-Jim Cross, Best Signs, (responding to questions from the Commission) provided details on the type of material that will be used for the cube and addressed the size and color of the tiles.
Motion to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The main sign (on the east side of the building) shall be reduced to a maximum of 116 square feet.
-The main sign shall be constructed of high quality, durable materials.
-The tiles shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior to installation.
-The tiles shall be eighteen (18) inches by eighteen (18) inches in size.
-The cornice feature shall be removed from the design of the second (smaller) monument sign located next to the Gene Autry Trial parking lot entrance.
Moved by Conrad, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The main sign (on the east side of the building) shall be reduced to a maximum of 116 square feet.
-The main sign shall be constructed of high quality, durable materials.
-The tiles shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior to installation.
-The tiles shall be eighteen (18) inches by eighteen (18) inches in size.
-The cornice feature shall be removed from the design of the second (smaller) monument sign located next to the Gene Autry Trial parking lot entrance.
(Approved)
2B. Case 10.469 DET. An application by Cynthia Kaye of CK Dance for a request that the Planning Commission determine that a dance studio is similar to the uses allowed in the M-1-P Zone, Section 12. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner).
Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 22, 2009.
Motion to To determine that a dance studio use is a similar use to other permitted uses allowed within the M-1-P zone. Moved by Scott, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To determine that a dance studio use is a similar use to other permitted uses allowed within the M-1-P zone. (Approved)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. Case 5.1203 CUP / 6.507 VAR - A request by T-Mobile USA, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 60-foot tall commercial communication antenna within a slim-line monopole and a Variance to reduce the side yard setback and exceed the maximum antenna height permitted at 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive (Club Trinidad), Zone R-3, Section 24. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) (Continued from the July 8, 2009 meeting)
Commissioner Conrad recused herself from this Item due to a property-related conflict of interest.
Motion to To continue to an indefinite date. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To continue to an indefinite date. (Approved)
3B. Case 5.1217 PD 355 (Villa Las Palmas) - A request by Robert H. Gray on behalf of Las Palmas Associates, LLC, for a Planned Development District to allow construction of an 11-unit, two-story hotel building on an approximate 16,140 square foot parcel located at 1490 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 22, 2009.
Commissioner Donenfeld disclosed that he owns property in this vicinity, however, it is more than 500 feet from the project and he would participate in the item.
Chair Hochanadel opened the public hearing:
-Robert Gray, applicant, (responded to questions from the Commission) stated that the owner has no problem incorporating solar features and stated that this project was not economically feasible as a condo project and provided further details.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To continue to an undetermined date and direct staff to resend the project back to the Architectural Advisory Committee for further review to accommodate more than 12 parking spaces and incorporate solar and sustainability features into the project. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Conrad.
Vote to To continue to an undetermined date and direct staff to resend the project back to the Architectural Advisory Committee for further review to accommodate more than 12 parking spaces and incorporate solar and sustainability features into the project. (Approved)
3C. Case 3.3333 MAJ / TTM 36185 / 7.1320 AMM - A request by Community Dynamics for architectural approval of a 51-unit moderate income for-sale townhouse complex and a condominium map on an approximate 3.6-acre parcel located at 3130 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 2. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
Motion to To continue to a date certain of September 9, 2009. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen.
Vote to To continue to a date certain of September 9, 2009. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Caffery questioned the qualifications of a public benefit. Director Ewing addressed the policy for public benefits and explained that it is the Commission's judgment call in defining a public benefit for each project.
Chair Hochanadel questioned the status of a sign program for the Sun Center. Staff confirmed that a sign program would be coming forward for this site in the near future.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Ewing provided an updated on the upcoming planning items scheduled for the City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 2:45 p.m. to Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
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