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CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:32 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was posted for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was approved, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments:
-Kathleen Adams, president, The Canyon HOA, spoke in reference to Item 2A, suggested parking restrictions on Belardo Road be imposed to minimize the congestion.
-Frank Tysen, vice-president, Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization, spoke in reference to Item 2A, expressed concern with the location for this use.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Munger noted her abstention on the minutes of March 6, 2013.
1A. Draft minutes for the meeting of March 6, 2013.
Motion to Approve. Moved by Philip Klatchko, seconded by Lyn Calerdine.
Vote to Approve. (Approved)
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
2A. Case 5.1255 CUP - A review of an existing Conditional Use Permit that authorizes "The Center" to operate a food bank and distribution facility within an office building located at 610 South Belardo Road, Zone PD-77, Section 22.
Principal Planner Robertson provided an update on the operation of the food bank.
The Commission requested clarification on the possibility of imposing parking restrictions on Belardo Road (red curb painting). The Commission noted concern with the tremendous growth in clients and overcrowding.
The Commission and staff discussed the possibility of parking restrictions for this area and other options to provide parking relief to this congested area.
Gary Acosta, Interim Executive Director, addressed the maximum capacity for the building and provided details on their plans to move to another location.
Motion to Staff to provide a written update in 30 days on:
-Street parking restrictions.
-To allow visits to the distribution facility. Moved by J.R. Roberts, seconded by Lyn Calerdine.
Vote to Staff to provide a written update in 30 days on:
-Street parking restrictions.
-To allow visits to the distribution facility. (Approved)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. Case 5.1293 PDD 362 An application by Joshua Levy for approval of a preliminary and final Planned Development District (PDD) in lieu of a Change of Zone setting the density of the site at forty (40) patient beds for an assisted living facility and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application seeking approval of an assisted living facility use on a roughly 1.1 acre parcel located at 2150 North Palm Canyon Drive (Zone C-1/R-2, Resort Combining Zone, Section 3).
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Josh Levy, applicant, provided details on the previous hotel use, larger size rooms, layout of the building and noise mitigation.
-Lance O'Donnell, project architect, described the building layout, architecture and occupancy rates for older hotels along this corridor.
-Cindy Zaech, registered nurse, provided details on management of assisted living homes.
-Josh Levy, applicant, provided a brief description of the proposed project.
There being no further appearances the public hearing closed.
Motion to Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended:
-Noise Disclosure: The applicant shall make available to all residents a written noise disclosure advising of the presence of a night club in the adjacent building and the potential for noise disturbances during the night-time hours.
-Misting System: The applicant shall install a misting system in the common areas in the courtyard for added resident comfort outdoors.
-Open Showers: The applicant shall make all showers open and fully accessible to residents. Moved by Lyn Calerdine, seconded by Leslie Munger.
Vote to Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended:
-Noise Disclosure: The applicant shall make available to all residents a written noise disclosure advising of the presence of a night club in the adjacent building and the potential for noise disturbances during the night-time hours.
-Misting System: The applicant shall install a misting system in the common areas in the courtyard for added resident comfort outdoors.
-Open Showers: The applicant shall make all showers open and fully accessible to residents. (Approved)
Director Wheeler reported that this project is tentatively scheduled for City Council review on May 15, 2013.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
The Planning Commission discussed their availability to conduct the AAC interviews and agreed on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:30 prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Klatchko requested a discussion itemfor an upcoming study session to include a zone text amendment for planned developments in lieu of a change of zone.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Wheeler commented on the upcoming study session to will include discussion of text amendments. that she have reviewed the Commission's previous comments on requests study sessions items and noted that a study session would be held for zone text amendments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:20 pm to Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:32 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was posted for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was approved, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments:
-Kathleen Adams, president, The Canyon HOA, spoke in reference to Item 2A, suggested parking restrictions on Belardo Road be imposed to minimize the congestion.
-Frank Tysen, vice-president, Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization, spoke in reference to Item 2A, expressed concern with the location for this use.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Munger noted her abstention on the minutes of March 6, 2013.
1A. Draft minutes for the meeting of March 6, 2013.
Motion to Approve. Moved by Philip Klatchko, seconded by Lyn Calerdine.
Vote to Approve. (Approved)
2. OTHER BUSINESS:
2A. Case 5.1255 CUP - A review of an existing Conditional Use Permit that authorizes "The Center" to operate a food bank and distribution facility within an office building located at 610 South Belardo Road, Zone PD-77, Section 22.
Principal Planner Robertson provided an update on the operation of the food bank.
The Commission requested clarification on the possibility of imposing parking restrictions on Belardo Road (red curb painting). The Commission noted concern with the tremendous growth in clients and overcrowding.
The Commission and staff discussed the possibility of parking restrictions for this area and other options to provide parking relief to this congested area.
Gary Acosta, Interim Executive Director, addressed the maximum capacity for the building and provided details on their plans to move to another location.
Motion to Staff to provide a written update in 30 days on:
-Street parking restrictions.
-To allow visits to the distribution facility. Moved by J.R. Roberts, seconded by Lyn Calerdine.
Vote to Staff to provide a written update in 30 days on:
-Street parking restrictions.
-To allow visits to the distribution facility. (Approved)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. Case 5.1293 PDD 362 An application by Joshua Levy for approval of a preliminary and final Planned Development District (PDD) in lieu of a Change of Zone setting the density of the site at forty (40) patient beds for an assisted living facility and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application seeking approval of an assisted living facility use on a roughly 1.1 acre parcel located at 2150 North Palm Canyon Drive (Zone C-1/R-2, Resort Combining Zone, Section 3).
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
-Josh Levy, applicant, provided details on the previous hotel use, larger size rooms, layout of the building and noise mitigation.
-Lance O'Donnell, project architect, described the building layout, architecture and occupancy rates for older hotels along this corridor.
-Cindy Zaech, registered nurse, provided details on management of assisted living homes.
-Josh Levy, applicant, provided a brief description of the proposed project.
There being no further appearances the public hearing closed.
Motion to Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended:
-Noise Disclosure: The applicant shall make available to all residents a written noise disclosure advising of the presence of a night club in the adjacent building and the potential for noise disturbances during the night-time hours.
-Misting System: The applicant shall install a misting system in the common areas in the courtyard for added resident comfort outdoors.
-Open Showers: The applicant shall make all showers open and fully accessible to residents. Moved by Lyn Calerdine, seconded by Leslie Munger.
Vote to Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended:
-Noise Disclosure: The applicant shall make available to all residents a written noise disclosure advising of the presence of a night club in the adjacent building and the potential for noise disturbances during the night-time hours.
-Misting System: The applicant shall install a misting system in the common areas in the courtyard for added resident comfort outdoors.
-Open Showers: The applicant shall make all showers open and fully accessible to residents. (Approved)
Director Wheeler reported that this project is tentatively scheduled for City Council review on May 15, 2013.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
The Planning Commission discussed their availability to conduct the AAC interviews and agreed on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:30 prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Klatchko requested a discussion itemfor an upcoming study session to include a zone text amendment for planned developments in lieu of a change of zone.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Wheeler commented on the upcoming study session to will include discussion of text amendments. that she have reviewed the Commission's previous comments on requests study sessions items and noted that a study session would be held for zone text amendments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:20 pm to Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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