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Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:32 pm.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members Present, 0 members Absent, 1 members Excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the City's website at: www.palmspringsca.gov.
Calerdine recuse on Item 2C
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Planning Commission will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on Consent Calendar and other agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Please note that the Planning Commission is prohibited from taking action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Three (3) minutes is allowed for each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings maybe offered at this time or at the time of the hearing.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public comments portion of the meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 2014
Commissioner Calerdine said asked staff to add:
Motion to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 14, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 14, 2014.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE, AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A GATED COMMUNITY OF 72 TWO AND THREE STORY SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS 0N INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND 114 TWO-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON COMMON LOTS WITH PRIVATE STREETS, LANDSCAPING, COMMUNITY POOLS, AND OFF-STREET PARKING ON A ROUGHLY 24-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS PROPOSED UNDER CEQA. (CASE 5.1046 PDD 232 AMND / TTM 36689; ZONE PD 71A). (KL).
Motion to approved Table. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Table.
2B. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRINT WIRELESS) FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN EIGHTY-FIVE FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE STRUCTURE WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER ADJACENT TO VISTA DEL MONTE ELEMENTRY SCHOOL AT 2744 NORTH VIA MIRALESTE, ZONE O (CASE NOS. 5.0969 CUP & 6.538 VAR). (GM)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
2C. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE PROPOSING RENOVATIONS TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE, TICKETING AND BAGGAGE CLAIM AREAS OF THE AIRPORT LOCATED AT 3400 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, (5.1319-MPU). (ER)
Commissioner Calerdine recused himself on this Item and left the Council Chamber at 2:20 pm.
Director Wheeler addressed the Commission's question regard the environmental review for the project.
Director Wheeler provided an overview on the
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: THOMAS NOLAN, executive director, presented the proposed project at outlined in the staff report. GLENN WILSON, explained the federal regulations and THOMAS NOLAN, addressed the large number of car rentals the airport has. ROBERT POLLICK, expressed concern with added traffic congestion. THOMAS NOLAN, stated that the majority of the traffic congestion is due from There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Roberts
Chair Donenfeld questioned if there is a change . . .
Roberts suggested the architect
The Commission discussed the mitigation
Motion to approved Recommend adoption of the MND and approval of the proposed Airport Master Plan Update to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Recommend adoption of the MND and approval of the proposed Airport Master Plan Update to the City Counc
This item will move forward to the City Council for review.
Commissioner Calerdine entered the Council Chamber at 2:48 pm.
2B. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRINT WIRELESS) FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN EIGHTY-FIVE FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE STRUCTURE WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER ADJACENT TO VISTA DEL MONTE ELEMENTRY SCHOOL AT 2744 NORTH VIA MIRALESTE, ZONE O (CASE NOS. 5.0969 CUP & 6.538 VAR). (GM)
Commissioner Roberts expressed concerns with the height and relocation of the cell tower.
Commissioner Weremiuk questioned why justification was not made by staff.
Commissioner Calerdine asked about existing power lines.
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments: ERNIE PALMERIN, spoke about the study made and the microwave dish. Will be adding three more palm trees and allow to accommodate co-locators. PAUL NUSSBAUM, spoke about Sprint's request for the relocation of the cell tower and addressed the antenna height. REBECCA ABEYTA, director, purchasing services, PSUSD, she said the controversy is the tower is located in the middle of the schoolyard. ERNIE PALMER, addressed the location that was chosen. PAUL NUSSBAUM, said it is a balance to have the There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Roberts confirmed that the current location the microwave dish is the best site. The applicant addressed the height needed to solve the needs of the school.
Commissioner Klatchko questioned the school's ownership of jurisdiction.
Commissioner Weremuik asked about a neighborhood meeting.
Commissioner Roberts
Chair Donenfeld spoke in favor of communications for the school district. He commented that the height is needed and this is simply a relocation of an existing tower.
Commissioner Calerdine spoke about
Commissioner Klatchko said he thinks the school district has the right of the continued use of the antenna. He encouraged
Motion to approved Approval with conditions and recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Chair Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approval with conditions and recommend approval to the City Council.
Director Wheeler said this will move forward for the City Council's review.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
3A. TIMBERLAKE HOLDINGS LTD. FOR A SIGN PROGRAM AT THE INDIAN CANYON CENTER ESTABLISHING WALL SIGN CRITERIA FOR SEVEN RETAIL STORES AND ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 350-364 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE LSC, SECTION 14. (CASE 14-003) (GM)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
JESSE CROSS, BEST SIGNS, addressed questions pertaining to the locations of the signs. He addressed the individual tenant signs pertaining to design and layout. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, applicant, addressed the existing design for the individual tenant signage. He indicated he inherited these signs and spoke about changing the signs for improvement. Commissioner Roberts like the monument sign but was hesitant on the design of each individual tenant.
Commissioner Klatchko questioned why this sign program does not have much specificity of the individual tenant signs. The applicant did not think it was appropriate to dictate a specific font. Commissioner Lowe felt it would be difficult to ditate color.
Motion to approved Approve. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Approve.
3B. KALANI FOODS, LLC FOR A LAND USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A VENDING CART ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (SIDEWALK) AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO A PERMITTED YOGURT PARLOR LOCATED AT 190 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY (CASE LUP 14-019). (DN)
The Commission took a recess at 3:09 pm.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
The meeting reconvened at 3:17 pm.
Director Wheeler presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Klatchko
Motion to approved Deny Case LUP 14-019. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Klatchko.
Vote to approved Deny Case LUP 14-019.
Director Wheeler reported this item could be appealed to the City Council within 15 days.
3C. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT ON BLOCK C BUILDING ELEVATIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AS REQUIRED BY PROJECT CONDITION NO. 1 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 23269, LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY FRONTAGE OF N. PALM CANYON DRIVE AND SOUTH OF "NEW MAIN STREET" (3.3607 MAJ). (DN)
Chair Donenfeld noted this Item is for informatinal purposes only..
JOHN WESSMAN, presented details on the elevations, setbacks and building height for Block C.
Commissioner Roberts asked about the background panel behind Sebastian's. They discussed led lighting. The hotel will be operated as a condominium use. He stated this will be a combination of mixed-use and residential. Mr. Wessman said the corner on Tahquitz was opened up.
Calerdine asked how people will get from underground parking in Block C. Mr. Wessman said that there currently is no underground parking in Block B and C.
Commissioner Klatchko asked about . . . creating open space. Wessman responded.
Commissioner Weremiuk asked about shade structures that will be incorporated on Palm Canyon Drive. She wants to see continuation of shade structure from the residential to the commercial. shade and functuality is her main concern.
Commissioner Roberts said he has confidence that Wessman will figure out the shading element. He expressed concern with the platform background behind on the Sebastian store. He thinks the scale is too masssive not the concept.
Commissioner Calerdine suggested bringing
Chair Donenfeld recapped that the sense of the Commission is He does not want the platform to overtake the project.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Weremiuk
Roberts said what was unclear was that the buildings were not mark and have a photo of the previous submittal.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
A study session will be held 12:30 pm Klatchko will not be able to attend. She is working on the field trip. Summer plans, July 23rd and next 8/29 - 9/20/14.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 12:30 pm, Wednesday, June 11, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Adjourn at 11:30 am to study session.
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Chair Donenfeld called the meeting to order at 1:32 pm.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members Present, 0 members Absent, 1 members Excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the City's website at: www.palmspringsca.gov.
Calerdine recuse on Item 2C
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Planning Commission will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on Consent Calendar and other agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Please note that the Planning Commission is prohibited from taking action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Three (3) minutes is allowed for each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings maybe offered at this time or at the time of the hearing.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public comments portion of the meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 2014
Commissioner Calerdine said asked staff to add:
Motion to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 14, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 14, 2014.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE, AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A GATED COMMUNITY OF 72 TWO AND THREE STORY SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS 0N INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND 114 TWO-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON COMMON LOTS WITH PRIVATE STREETS, LANDSCAPING, COMMUNITY POOLS, AND OFF-STREET PARKING ON A ROUGHLY 24-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS PROPOSED UNDER CEQA. (CASE 5.1046 PDD 232 AMND / TTM 36689; ZONE PD 71A). (KL).
Motion to approved Table. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Table.
2B. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRINT WIRELESS) FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN EIGHTY-FIVE FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE STRUCTURE WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER ADJACENT TO VISTA DEL MONTE ELEMENTRY SCHOOL AT 2744 NORTH VIA MIRALESTE, ZONE O (CASE NOS. 5.0969 CUP & 6.538 VAR). (GM)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
2C. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE PROPOSING RENOVATIONS TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE, TICKETING AND BAGGAGE CLAIM AREAS OF THE AIRPORT LOCATED AT 3400 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, (5.1319-MPU). (ER)
Commissioner Calerdine recused himself on this Item and left the Council Chamber at 2:20 pm.
Director Wheeler addressed the Commission's question regard the environmental review for the project.
Director Wheeler provided an overview on the
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing: THOMAS NOLAN, executive director, presented the proposed project at outlined in the staff report. GLENN WILSON, explained the federal regulations and THOMAS NOLAN, addressed the large number of car rentals the airport has. ROBERT POLLICK, expressed concern with added traffic congestion. THOMAS NOLAN, stated that the majority of the traffic congestion is due from There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Roberts
Chair Donenfeld questioned if there is a change . . .
Roberts suggested the architect
The Commission discussed the mitigation
Motion to approved Recommend adoption of the MND and approval of the proposed Airport Master Plan Update to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Recommend adoption of the MND and approval of the proposed Airport Master Plan Update to the City Counc
This item will move forward to the City Council for review.
Commissioner Calerdine entered the Council Chamber at 2:48 pm.
2B. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRINT WIRELESS) FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN EIGHTY-FIVE FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE STRUCTURE WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER ADJACENT TO VISTA DEL MONTE ELEMENTRY SCHOOL AT 2744 NORTH VIA MIRALESTE, ZONE O (CASE NOS. 5.0969 CUP & 6.538 VAR). (GM)
Commissioner Roberts expressed concerns with the height and relocation of the cell tower.
Commissioner Weremiuk questioned why justification was not made by staff.
Commissioner Calerdine asked about existing power lines.
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments: ERNIE PALMERIN, spoke about the study made and the microwave dish. Will be adding three more palm trees and allow to accommodate co-locators. PAUL NUSSBAUM, spoke about Sprint's request for the relocation of the cell tower and addressed the antenna height. REBECCA ABEYTA, director, purchasing services, PSUSD, she said the controversy is the tower is located in the middle of the schoolyard. ERNIE PALMER, addressed the location that was chosen. PAUL NUSSBAUM, said it is a balance to have the There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Roberts confirmed that the current location the microwave dish is the best site. The applicant addressed the height needed to solve the needs of the school.
Commissioner Klatchko questioned the school's ownership of jurisdiction.
Commissioner Weremuik asked about a neighborhood meeting.
Commissioner Roberts
Chair Donenfeld spoke in favor of communications for the school district. He commented that the height is needed and this is simply a relocation of an existing tower.
Commissioner Calerdine spoke about
Commissioner Klatchko said he thinks the school district has the right of the continued use of the antenna. He encouraged
Motion to approved Approval with conditions and recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Chair Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approval with conditions and recommend approval to the City Council.
Director Wheeler said this will move forward for the City Council's review.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
3A. TIMBERLAKE HOLDINGS LTD. FOR A SIGN PROGRAM AT THE INDIAN CANYON CENTER ESTABLISHING WALL SIGN CRITERIA FOR SEVEN RETAIL STORES AND ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 350-364 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE LSC, SECTION 14. (CASE 14-003) (GM)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
JESSE CROSS, BEST SIGNS, addressed questions pertaining to the locations of the signs. He addressed the individual tenant signs pertaining to design and layout. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, applicant, addressed the existing design for the individual tenant signage. He indicated he inherited these signs and spoke about changing the signs for improvement. Commissioner Roberts like the monument sign but was hesitant on the design of each individual tenant.
Commissioner Klatchko questioned why this sign program does not have much specificity of the individual tenant signs. The applicant did not think it was appropriate to dictate a specific font. Commissioner Lowe felt it would be difficult to ditate color.
Motion to approved Approve. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Approve.
3B. KALANI FOODS, LLC FOR A LAND USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A VENDING CART ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (SIDEWALK) AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO A PERMITTED YOGURT PARLOR LOCATED AT 190 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY (CASE LUP 14-019). (DN)
The Commission took a recess at 3:09 pm.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
The meeting reconvened at 3:17 pm.
Director Wheeler presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Klatchko
Motion to approved Deny Case LUP 14-019. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Klatchko.
Vote to approved Deny Case LUP 14-019.
Director Wheeler reported this item could be appealed to the City Council within 15 days.
3C. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT ON BLOCK C BUILDING ELEVATIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AS REQUIRED BY PROJECT CONDITION NO. 1 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 23269, LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY FRONTAGE OF N. PALM CANYON DRIVE AND SOUTH OF "NEW MAIN STREET" (3.3607 MAJ). (DN)
Chair Donenfeld noted this Item is for informatinal purposes only..
JOHN WESSMAN, presented details on the elevations, setbacks and building height for Block C.
Commissioner Roberts asked about the background panel behind Sebastian's. They discussed led lighting. The hotel will be operated as a condominium use. He stated this will be a combination of mixed-use and residential. Mr. Wessman said the corner on Tahquitz was opened up.
Calerdine asked how people will get from underground parking in Block C. Mr. Wessman said that there currently is no underground parking in Block B and C.
Commissioner Klatchko asked about . . . creating open space. Wessman responded.
Commissioner Weremiuk asked about shade structures that will be incorporated on Palm Canyon Drive. She wants to see continuation of shade structure from the residential to the commercial. shade and functuality is her main concern.
Commissioner Roberts said he has confidence that Wessman will figure out the shading element. He expressed concern with the platform background behind on the Sebastian store. He thinks the scale is too masssive not the concept.
Commissioner Calerdine suggested bringing
Chair Donenfeld recapped that the sense of the Commission is He does not want the platform to overtake the project.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Weremiuk
Roberts said what was unclear was that the buildings were not mark and have a photo of the previous submittal.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
A study session will be held 12:30 pm Klatchko will not be able to attend. She is working on the field trip. Summer plans, July 23rd and next 8/29 - 9/20/14.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 12:30 pm, Wednesday, June 11, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Adjourn at 11:30 am to study session.
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