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Vice-Chair Hudson called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 3, 2014. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the City's website at: www.palmspringsca.gov. Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5 the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the public meeting of the Planning Commission is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
The agenda was posted.
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.
Commissioner Roberts said changes to minutes. STaff is requested Item 3A to be renoticed and continued.
The agenda was approved, as amended.
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.
Vice-Chair Hudson opened the public comments: FRANK TYSEN, spoke about the changes to the Wessman project and the changes to the Specific Plan. He emphasized the Planning Commission's role is to . . . and will destroy the charm and character of PS. There being
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: JUNE 25, 2014
page 10, last paragraph, page 12, 4th paragraph from the top, "needs to be approved separately."
Motion to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 25, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 25, 2014.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONT'D:
2A. KEITH ZIMMERMAN FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, VARIANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION TO SUBDIVIDE A 0.62- ACRE LOT INTO THREE RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH REDUCED LOT WIDTHS; LOCATED ADJACENT TO ORANGE AVENUE, SOUTH OF SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND NORTH OF MESQUITE AVENUE, ZONE R-1-D (CASE NOS. TPM 36562, 6.539 VAR AND 7.1427 AMM). (DN)
Motion to approved Continue to July 23, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Continue to July 23, 2014.
2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE TO BECOME CONSISTENT WITH STATE HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS, CITYWIDE (5.1332- GPA/ZTA). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project. He said there is a requirement for State Law.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE noted concern that this may result in a lot of new units and no studies were done with traffic.
DIRECTOR WHEELER responded that each applicant will have to come forward.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK asked about why CUP's . . . she thinks is appropriate. She would like to be more descriminating. She also had concerns and asked about affordability standards.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS talked about 6 beds or less
VICE-CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed.
2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE TO BECOME CONSISTENT WITH STATE HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS, CITYWIDE (5.1332- GPA/ZTA). (ER)
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE asked about
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK clarified that . . .
WEREMIUK
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS said he supports a CUP.
1. mixed use and density downtown and limit FAR for housing. 2. Limit to 25% to 3. require a CUP for the residential care/group homes that are State Licensed
calerdine concerned about overall density; would like to see
Motion to approved Recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Recommend approval to the City Council.
DIRECTOR WHEELER
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) IN LIEU OF CHANGE OF ZONE, A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM #36767), AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM #36689), FOR A RESIDENTIAL GATED DEVELOPMENT OF 72 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND 114 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS IN 19, 6-UNIT BUILDNGS ON FOUR LOTS. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED ON A ROUGHLY 24-ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND FARRELL DRIVE. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (CEQA) IS PROPOSED. (CASE 5.1046 PDD 232 AMND / TPM 36767 / TTM 36689). (KL)
3B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) SECTION 93.21.00 RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ADD INFORMATION AND ILLUSTRATIONS REGARDING THE MOST RECENT TECHNOLOGY (CASE 5.1344 ZTA). (MW)
DIRECTOR WHEELER presented the proposed zone text amendment.
RALPH RAYA, said the new lighting ordinance meets the requirements for "night sky". He said it includes new technology and
VICE-CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing portion of the meeting and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed.
COMMISSIONER KLATCHKO thanked Mr. Raya for his knowledge.
Motion to approved Recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Recommend approval to the City Council.
DIRECTOR WHEELER said this will move forward to the City Council.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4A. TERRA NOVA INC. ON BEHALF OF THE EAGLE CANYON DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 317 TO CONSTRUCT 75 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, 155 TOWNHOMES AND AN ACTIVITY CENTER ON APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AT BOGERT TRAIL, ZONE PD 317, SECTION 34 (CASE 5.1070-PD 317) (ER)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed one-year time extension. He reported there is a new ownership.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS would like to get from the applicant the status of the project.
COMMISSIONER KLATCHKO asked why this is being brought forward as the time extension as opposed as a brand new project.
DIRECTOR WHEELER answered Klatchko's questions
JOHN CRISTE, representing Terra Nova Consulting, said the market has changed and the intent is to modify the project and submit a 30% reduction in density. ?, spoke about submitting a new map . . .
Motion to approved Approve a one-year time extension subject to revised conditions. Moved by Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.
Vote to approved Approve a one-year time extension subject to revised conditions.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON noted that these extensions.
4B. THE CHARLES COMPANY REQUESTING MINOR AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM FOR A NEW MONUMENT SIGN AT THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD (CASE 07-083 AMND). (GM)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Motion to approved Approve subject to conditions. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve subject to conditions.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS confirmed
DIRECTOR WHEELER said this
4C. GARY LEVINSON, OWNER FOR A NEW 5,692-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT AT 654 LAS PALMAS HEIGHTS DRIVE, ZONE R-1- A, SECTION 10. (CASE 3.3738 MAJ). (GM)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed project.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON asked about . . .
COMMISISOER KLATCHKO said he attend the AAC
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON asked about solar panels.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS
Motion to approved Approve with conditions. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve with conditions.
DIRECTOR WHEELER said this is final action.
4D. LES ALEXANDER, OWNER FOR A 5,825-SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON A 13,615-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 353 W. RADIO ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 34 (CASE 3.2905 MAJ). (GM)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed project.
CHRIS SAHLIN, PROJECT ARCHITECT, asked about some windows.
COMMISSIONER KLATCHKO said he attended the AAC.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK to work w/ staff and a Smart controller.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON asked if solar was considered.
1. Work with staff on the 2. Smart Controller and suggested pre-wiring for solar.
Motion to approved Approve with conditions. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve with conditions.
4E. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A. ELECTION OF CHAIR
B. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
VICE-CHAIR opened for nominations. COMMISSIONER LOWE/ROBERTS DOUG HUDSON FOR CHAIR.
vice-chair WEREMIUK/LOWE 2ND PHILIP KLATCHKO,
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK said it would be very helpful
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
DIRECTOR WHEELER said a workshop would occur with the AAC on July 23rd at noon. DIRECTOR WHEELER said Doug Donenfeld was a member. COMMISSIONER roberts. COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON AGREED.
commissioner weremiuk said he accepted.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 11:30 am, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
the meeting adjourned at 2:54 pm.
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Vice-Chair Hudson called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 3, 2014. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the City's website at: www.palmspringsca.gov. Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5 the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the public meeting of the Planning Commission is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
The agenda was posted.
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.
Commissioner Roberts said changes to minutes. STaff is requested Item 3A to be renoticed and continued.
The agenda was approved, as amended.
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.
Vice-Chair Hudson opened the public comments: FRANK TYSEN, spoke about the changes to the Wessman project and the changes to the Specific Plan. He emphasized the Planning Commission's role is to . . . and will destroy the charm and character of PS. There being
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: JUNE 25, 2014
page 10, last paragraph, page 12, 4th paragraph from the top, "needs to be approved separately."
Motion to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 25, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 25, 2014.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONT'D:
2A. KEITH ZIMMERMAN FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, VARIANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION TO SUBDIVIDE A 0.62- ACRE LOT INTO THREE RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH REDUCED LOT WIDTHS; LOCATED ADJACENT TO ORANGE AVENUE, SOUTH OF SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND NORTH OF MESQUITE AVENUE, ZONE R-1-D (CASE NOS. TPM 36562, 6.539 VAR AND 7.1427 AMM). (DN)
Motion to approved Continue to July 23, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Continue to July 23, 2014.
2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE TO BECOME CONSISTENT WITH STATE HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS, CITYWIDE (5.1332- GPA/ZTA). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project. He said there is a requirement for State Law.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE noted concern that this may result in a lot of new units and no studies were done with traffic.
DIRECTOR WHEELER responded that each applicant will have to come forward.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK asked about why CUP's . . . she thinks is appropriate. She would like to be more descriminating. She also had concerns and asked about affordability standards.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS talked about 6 beds or less
VICE-CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed.
2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE TO BECOME CONSISTENT WITH STATE HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS, CITYWIDE (5.1332- GPA/ZTA). (ER)
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE asked about
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK clarified that . . .
WEREMIUK
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS said he supports a CUP.
1. mixed use and density downtown and limit FAR for housing. 2. Limit to 25% to 3. require a CUP for the residential care/group homes that are State Licensed
calerdine concerned about overall density; would like to see
Motion to approved Recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Recommend approval to the City Council.
DIRECTOR WHEELER
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) IN LIEU OF CHANGE OF ZONE, A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM #36767), AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM #36689), FOR A RESIDENTIAL GATED DEVELOPMENT OF 72 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND 114 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS IN 19, 6-UNIT BUILDNGS ON FOUR LOTS. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED ON A ROUGHLY 24-ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND FARRELL DRIVE. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (CEQA) IS PROPOSED. (CASE 5.1046 PDD 232 AMND / TPM 36767 / TTM 36689). (KL)
3B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) SECTION 93.21.00 RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ADD INFORMATION AND ILLUSTRATIONS REGARDING THE MOST RECENT TECHNOLOGY (CASE 5.1344 ZTA). (MW)
DIRECTOR WHEELER presented the proposed zone text amendment.
RALPH RAYA, said the new lighting ordinance meets the requirements for "night sky". He said it includes new technology and
VICE-CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing portion of the meeting and with no appearances coming forward the public hearing was closed.
COMMISSIONER KLATCHKO thanked Mr. Raya for his knowledge.
Motion to approved Recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Recommend approval to the City Council.
DIRECTOR WHEELER said this will move forward to the City Council.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4A. TERRA NOVA INC. ON BEHALF OF THE EAGLE CANYON DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 317 TO CONSTRUCT 75 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, 155 TOWNHOMES AND AN ACTIVITY CENTER ON APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AT BOGERT TRAIL, ZONE PD 317, SECTION 34 (CASE 5.1070-PD 317) (ER)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed one-year time extension. He reported there is a new ownership.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS would like to get from the applicant the status of the project.
COMMISSIONER KLATCHKO asked why this is being brought forward as the time extension as opposed as a brand new project.
DIRECTOR WHEELER answered Klatchko's questions
JOHN CRISTE, representing Terra Nova Consulting, said the market has changed and the intent is to modify the project and submit a 30% reduction in density. ?, spoke about submitting a new map . . .
Motion to approved Approve a one-year time extension subject to revised conditions. Moved by Commissioner Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.
Vote to approved Approve a one-year time extension subject to revised conditions.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON noted that these extensions.
4B. THE CHARLES COMPANY REQUESTING MINOR AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM FOR A NEW MONUMENT SIGN AT THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD (CASE 07-083 AMND). (GM)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Motion to approved Approve subject to conditions. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve subject to conditions.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS confirmed
DIRECTOR WHEELER said this
4C. GARY LEVINSON, OWNER FOR A NEW 5,692-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT AT 654 LAS PALMAS HEIGHTS DRIVE, ZONE R-1- A, SECTION 10. (CASE 3.3738 MAJ). (GM)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed project.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON asked about . . .
COMMISISOER KLATCHKO said he attend the AAC
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON asked about solar panels.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS
Motion to approved Approve with conditions. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve with conditions.
DIRECTOR WHEELER said this is final action.
4D. LES ALEXANDER, OWNER FOR A 5,825-SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON A 13,615-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 353 W. RADIO ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 34 (CASE 3.2905 MAJ). (GM)
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROBERTSON presented the proposed project.
CHRIS SAHLIN, PROJECT ARCHITECT, asked about some windows.
COMMISSIONER KLATCHKO said he attended the AAC.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK to work w/ staff and a Smart controller.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON asked if solar was considered.
1. Work with staff on the 2. Smart Controller and suggested pre-wiring for solar.
Motion to approved Approve with conditions. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve with conditions.
4E. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A. ELECTION OF CHAIR
B. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
VICE-CHAIR opened for nominations. COMMISSIONER LOWE/ROBERTS DOUG HUDSON FOR CHAIR.
vice-chair WEREMIUK/LOWE 2ND PHILIP KLATCHKO,
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK said it would be very helpful
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
DIRECTOR WHEELER said a workshop would occur with the AAC on July 23rd at noon. DIRECTOR WHEELER said Doug Donenfeld was a member. COMMISSIONER roberts. COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON AGREED.
commissioner weremiuk said he accepted.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 11:30 am, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
the meeting adjourned at 2:54 pm.
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