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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call: 4 members present, 3 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 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was approved, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments and no appearances coming forward public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to Approve Approve, Items 1A and 1B, as part of the Consent Calender, as presented. Moved by Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson.
Vote to Approve Approve, Items 1A and 1B, as part of the Consent Calender, as presented. (Approved)
1A. Case 3.2172 MAA - A request by Bill and Madelyn Trainor for approval of a Major Architectural Application (MAA) for a renovation and addition of an existing single family home on a hillside lot at 295 Camino Carmelita. (KL)
Approved, as submitted.
1B. Case 3.3622 MAA - A request by Mark Sheard and Dusty Atkins for a Minor Architectural Application (MAA) for the construction of a steel framed shade structure at the rear of the residence to facilitate solar array at the hillside property located 2494 North Vista Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 3. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
Approved, as submitted.
2. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3A. Case 5.1252 GPA / CUP - A request by Garnet Solar Power Generation Station 1, LLC, for a General Plan Amendment to allow renewable energy uses within the "D" (Desert) Land Use designation and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct and operate a 5.0-megawatt solar energy conversion system consisting of 17,000 photovoltaic panels on approximately 39.7 acres of the 134.3-acre site located at 5400 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zones W and W-M-1-P, Section 23.
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report dated March 13, 2013.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Billy Owens, applicant, provided information pertaining to the proposed project, mining operation and their request to defer or waive the utility undergrounding.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
The Commission discussed the applicant's request to defer the undergrounding of utilities and the details of the mining operation.
Motion to Approve To recommend approval to the City Council, as amended.
-Extend the time limit on solar use for five additional years.
-The required on-site fencing shall be installed in such a way that will allow unimpeded movement of wildlife through the site. Moved by Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson.
Vote to Approve To recommend approval to the City Council, as amended.
-Extend the time limit on solar use for five additional years.
-The required on-site fencing shall be installed in such a way that will allow unimpeded movement of wildlife through the site. (Approved)
Motion to Approve To recommend to the City Council that all proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. Moved by J.R. Roberts, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson.
Vote to Approve To recommend to the City Council that all proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
The Commission thanked Director Ewing wholeheartedly for his service to the City.
Chair Donenfeld spoke in memory of Patrick McGrew and his service to the Historic Site Preservation Board.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Ewing provided an update on the upcoming planning related items for the City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
In memory of Patrick McGrew, the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:23 pm to March 27, 2013 at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Billy Owens, representing the applicant, provided details pertaining to the proposed project, the mining operation, site and their request to waive or defer undergrounding of utilities.
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call: 4 members present, 3 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 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was approved, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments and no appearances coming forward public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to Approve Approve, Items 1A and 1B, as part of the Consent Calender, as presented. Moved by Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson.
Vote to Approve Approve, Items 1A and 1B, as part of the Consent Calender, as presented. (Approved)
1A. Case 3.2172 MAA - A request by Bill and Madelyn Trainor for approval of a Major Architectural Application (MAA) for a renovation and addition of an existing single family home on a hillside lot at 295 Camino Carmelita. (KL)
Approved, as submitted.
1B. Case 3.3622 MAA - A request by Mark Sheard and Dusty Atkins for a Minor Architectural Application (MAA) for the construction of a steel framed shade structure at the rear of the residence to facilitate solar array at the hillside property located 2494 North Vista Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 3. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
Approved, as submitted.
2. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3A. Case 5.1252 GPA / CUP - A request by Garnet Solar Power Generation Station 1, LLC, for a General Plan Amendment to allow renewable energy uses within the "D" (Desert) Land Use designation and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct and operate a 5.0-megawatt solar energy conversion system consisting of 17,000 photovoltaic panels on approximately 39.7 acres of the 134.3-acre site located at 5400 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zones W and W-M-1-P, Section 23.
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report dated March 13, 2013.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Billy Owens, applicant, provided information pertaining to the proposed project, mining operation and their request to defer or waive the utility undergrounding.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
The Commission discussed the applicant's request to defer the undergrounding of utilities and the details of the mining operation.
Motion to Approve To recommend approval to the City Council, as amended.
-Extend the time limit on solar use for five additional years.
-The required on-site fencing shall be installed in such a way that will allow unimpeded movement of wildlife through the site. Moved by Kathy Weremiuk, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson.
Vote to Approve To recommend approval to the City Council, as amended.
-Extend the time limit on solar use for five additional years.
-The required on-site fencing shall be installed in such a way that will allow unimpeded movement of wildlife through the site. (Approved)
Motion to Approve To recommend to the City Council that all proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. Moved by J.R. Roberts, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson.
Vote to Approve To recommend to the City Council that all proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
The Commission thanked Director Ewing wholeheartedly for his service to the City.
Chair Donenfeld spoke in memory of Patrick McGrew and his service to the Historic Site Preservation Board.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Ewing provided an update on the upcoming planning related items for the City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
In memory of Patrick McGrew, the Planning Commission adjourned at 2:23 pm to March 27, 2013 at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Billy Owens, representing the applicant, provided details pertaining to the proposed project, the mining operation, site and their request to waive or defer undergrounding of utilities.
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