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CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Caffery called the meeting to order at 1:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 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 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2011.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Caffery noted his abstention on Items 1A and 2A due to a business-related conflict of interest and would not be participating in the discussion and vote.
Commissioner Hudson noted his abstention on Items 1A and 2A due to a business-related conflict of interest and would not be participating in the discussion and vote.
Commissioner Donenfeld will assume chairmanship during Chair Caffery’s abstentions.
Commissioner Munger clarified that she checked the APN for 3801 Indian Canyon Drive and staff determined that the property is approximately 293 feet away from the end of the radius and has no conflict.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Caffery opened public comments; and no appearances coming forward public comments was closed.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Chair Caffery and Commissioner Hudson left the Council Chamber at 1:41 p.m.
Commissioner Donenfeld assumed Chairmanship.
1A. Case 5.1257 CUP - An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by College of the Desert (COD), for the installation of a 10-megawatt solar energy conversion system on approximately 60 acres located at the west portion of the West Valley Campus, North of Tramview Road and West of Indian Canyon Drive Zone R-1-C. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)
Edward O. Robertson pointed out that the AAC comments were distributed to the Commission this afternoon. Mr. Robertson explained that this is a "focus entitlement" project and introduced, John Criste with Terra Nova Planning, who provided the presentation.
Mr. Criste provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 26, 2011, and summarized the AAC’s recommendations from their January 24th meeting. Mr. Criste addressed the construction site access point, overhead and underground transmission lines, surrounding properties, lighting and environmental assessment.
Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, suggested engineering conditions 7, 8 and 9 be deleted and replaced to require the applicant to install an irrigation system.
Commissioner Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Edwin Deas, vice president, Business Affairs at College of the Desert, spoke about the importance of the advanced development of solar arrays and the anticipated date of completion for the campus. Mr. Deas expressed their intention of seeking staff clarfication on several conditions pertaining to required fees.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Case 5.1257-CUP, subject to the Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Revise PLN Condition #4 - to delete "off-white" and add "the color of the shade structure shall match the tan or beige roof color".
-To delete Engineering conditions #7, #8 and #9 and replace with condition Eng. #9 that states, "The applicant shall design and install a new irrigation system for the existing tamarisk windrow, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer." Moved by Tracy Conrad, seconded by Leslie Munger.
Vote to To adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Case 5.1257-CUP, subject to the Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Revise PLN Condition #4 - to delete "off-white" and add "the color of the shade structure shall match the tan or beige roof color".
-To delete Engineering conditions #7, #8 and #9 and replace with condition Eng. #9 that states, "The applicant shall design and install a new irrigation system for the existing tamarisk windrow, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer." (Approved)
Director Ewing reported this action is subject to appeal within 10 working days.
Chair Caffery and Commissioner Hudson returned to the dais at 2:13 p.m.
1B. Case 5.1222 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the definition of "hillside area" as contained within Section 93.13.00.A. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)
Director Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 26, 2011.
Chair Caffery opened the public hearing; and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed and were in favor of establishing a maximum altitude level that will trigger Planning Commission review in conjunction with this "hillside area" zone text amendment.
Motion to To continue the public hearing to an undetermined date with direction to staff:
-To research language to establish an elevation threshold and bring back the building height ordinance. Moved by Philip Klatchko, seconded by Doug Donenfeld.
Vote to To continue the public hearing to an undetermined date with direction to staff:
-To research language to establish an elevation threshold and bring back the building height ordinance. (Approved)
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
A.) Architectural Advisory Committee Interviews: Discussion of schedules
Director Ewing provided an update on the applications received for the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) vacancies and requested direction from the Commission in moving forward with the interview process.
The Commission discussed and agreed to schedule the AAC interviews for the study session meeting of February 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
Chair Caffery and Commissioner Hudson left the Council Chamber at 2:41 p.m for the remainder of the meeting.
Commissioner Donenfeld assumed Chairmanship.
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
2A. Case 5.1232 College Park Specific Plan - Background information and orientation to the draft College Park Specific Plan and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR). (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)
John Criste, Terra Nova Planning, provided information on the planning areas, adjacent properties, circulation plan, existing levee and drainage channel, landscape plan, industrial design concept for neighboring businesses and the preliminary development plan.
Director Ewing explained the jurisdictional relationship between the college district and the City for the proposed College of the Desert campus.
Director Ewing noted that no action is required on this item and reported that this project will return to the Commission for a public hearing in four weeks. Director Ewing welcomed any questions and/or comments from the Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Munger asked about the filing deadline for the 700 form. Staff will follow-up with the City Clerk's office on this item.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to There being no further comments the Commission adjourned at 3:19 p.m. to Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Conference at City Hall. Moved by Leslie Munger, seconded by Philip Klatchko.
Vote to There being no further comments the Commission adjourned at 3:19 p.m. to Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Conference at City Hall. (Approved)
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Caffery called the meeting to order at 1:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 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 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2011.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Caffery noted his abstention on Items 1A and 2A due to a business-related conflict of interest and would not be participating in the discussion and vote.
Commissioner Hudson noted his abstention on Items 1A and 2A due to a business-related conflict of interest and would not be participating in the discussion and vote.
Commissioner Donenfeld will assume chairmanship during Chair Caffery’s abstentions.
Commissioner Munger clarified that she checked the APN for 3801 Indian Canyon Drive and staff determined that the property is approximately 293 feet away from the end of the radius and has no conflict.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Caffery opened public comments; and no appearances coming forward public comments was closed.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Chair Caffery and Commissioner Hudson left the Council Chamber at 1:41 p.m.
Commissioner Donenfeld assumed Chairmanship.
1A. Case 5.1257 CUP - An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by College of the Desert (COD), for the installation of a 10-megawatt solar energy conversion system on approximately 60 acres located at the west portion of the West Valley Campus, North of Tramview Road and West of Indian Canyon Drive Zone R-1-C. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)
Edward O. Robertson pointed out that the AAC comments were distributed to the Commission this afternoon. Mr. Robertson explained that this is a "focus entitlement" project and introduced, John Criste with Terra Nova Planning, who provided the presentation.
Mr. Criste provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 26, 2011, and summarized the AAC’s recommendations from their January 24th meeting. Mr. Criste addressed the construction site access point, overhead and underground transmission lines, surrounding properties, lighting and environmental assessment.
Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, suggested engineering conditions 7, 8 and 9 be deleted and replaced to require the applicant to install an irrigation system.
Commissioner Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Edwin Deas, vice president, Business Affairs at College of the Desert, spoke about the importance of the advanced development of solar arrays and the anticipated date of completion for the campus. Mr. Deas expressed their intention of seeking staff clarfication on several conditions pertaining to required fees.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Case 5.1257-CUP, subject to the Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Revise PLN Condition #4 - to delete "off-white" and add "the color of the shade structure shall match the tan or beige roof color".
-To delete Engineering conditions #7, #8 and #9 and replace with condition Eng. #9 that states, "The applicant shall design and install a new irrigation system for the existing tamarisk windrow, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer." Moved by Tracy Conrad, seconded by Leslie Munger.
Vote to To adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Case 5.1257-CUP, subject to the Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Revise PLN Condition #4 - to delete "off-white" and add "the color of the shade structure shall match the tan or beige roof color".
-To delete Engineering conditions #7, #8 and #9 and replace with condition Eng. #9 that states, "The applicant shall design and install a new irrigation system for the existing tamarisk windrow, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer." (Approved)
Director Ewing reported this action is subject to appeal within 10 working days.
Chair Caffery and Commissioner Hudson returned to the dais at 2:13 p.m.
1B. Case 5.1222 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the definition of "hillside area" as contained within Section 93.13.00.A. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)
Director Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 26, 2011.
Chair Caffery opened the public hearing; and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed and were in favor of establishing a maximum altitude level that will trigger Planning Commission review in conjunction with this "hillside area" zone text amendment.
Motion to To continue the public hearing to an undetermined date with direction to staff:
-To research language to establish an elevation threshold and bring back the building height ordinance. Moved by Philip Klatchko, seconded by Doug Donenfeld.
Vote to To continue the public hearing to an undetermined date with direction to staff:
-To research language to establish an elevation threshold and bring back the building height ordinance. (Approved)
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
A.) Architectural Advisory Committee Interviews: Discussion of schedules
Director Ewing provided an update on the applications received for the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) vacancies and requested direction from the Commission in moving forward with the interview process.
The Commission discussed and agreed to schedule the AAC interviews for the study session meeting of February 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
Chair Caffery and Commissioner Hudson left the Council Chamber at 2:41 p.m for the remainder of the meeting.
Commissioner Donenfeld assumed Chairmanship.
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
2A. Case 5.1232 College Park Specific Plan - Background information and orientation to the draft College Park Specific Plan and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR). (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)
John Criste, Terra Nova Planning, provided information on the planning areas, adjacent properties, circulation plan, existing levee and drainage channel, landscape plan, industrial design concept for neighboring businesses and the preliminary development plan.
Director Ewing explained the jurisdictional relationship between the college district and the City for the proposed College of the Desert campus.
Director Ewing noted that no action is required on this item and reported that this project will return to the Commission for a public hearing in four weeks. Director Ewing welcomed any questions and/or comments from the Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Munger asked about the filing deadline for the 700 form. Staff will follow-up with the City Clerk's office on this item.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to There being no further comments the Commission adjourned at 3:19 p.m. to Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Conference at City Hall. Moved by Leslie Munger, seconded by Philip Klatchko.
Vote to There being no further comments the Commission adjourned at 3:19 p.m. to Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Conference at City Hall. (Approved)
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