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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 17, 2014.
Klatchko will be recused on 2B property with 500 feet. Roberts, item 3B due to ownership property. The agenda was approved, as amended.
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 Hudson opened the public comments: GARY COCKROFT, spoke on Item 3A, for Beazer Homes, gave details on the lot coverage; revisions have been made to plan 3 and 4; casita options have been added. They are hoping that the plans look good and are looking for approval. SPENCER HOWARD, resides at Escena, pleased to see the open floor plans and changes made to the project. There being no further appearances the public
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: July 9, 2014
Weremiuk changes on minutes, page 3,
Motion to approved 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. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.
Vote to approved 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. CONT'D - 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)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. He noted that the applicant has withdrawn the Variance and AMM request as it no longer required for the project.
Commissioner Calerdine asked
CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing: MARLENE BAILEY, Ocean West Homes, spoke about living in the city for many years and have built several homes. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
The applicant, Marlene came out and explained the access 1. 2. 3.
Commissioner Middleton asked if these homes will be prewired for solar. Marlene responded yes they will be. Commissioner Middleton thanked the applicant.
Vice-Chair Klatchko asked Weremiuk what she meant about separate metering for the home. He is uncomfortable with taking this forward.
Commissioner Roberts concurred with Klatchko; it might be very expensive. He noted a suggestion might be better.
1. Homes with Smart controllers. 2. Front yard desert scape. 3. Pre-wired for solar.
Motion to approved Approve, subject to conditions. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Approve, subject to conditions.
Director Wheeler said this will move forward to the City Council for review.s
2B. CONT'D - DOUGLAS C. JONES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT TWO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES CONSISTING OF SIXTY-SIX FOOT TALL MONOPOLES, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED ZONING HEIGHT, DESIGNED AS PALM TREES AT A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GOLDEN SANDS MOBILE HOME PARK AT 3430 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE O (CASE NO. 5.1321 CUP AND 6.533 VAR). (DN)
Motion to approved Continue to meeting of August 27, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Continue to meeting of August 27, 2014.
2C. 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)
Vice-Chair Klatchko recused himself from the Council Chamber at 1:54 pm.
ASSOCIATE PLANNER LYON presented the proposed as outlined in the staff report. He spoke about the vehicular access into the project and noted that the development will be gated. He noted that this project has been reviewed twice by the AAC with their comments in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS asked about the public benefit for the project. ASSOCIATE PLANNER LYON addressed the items that are submitted for public benefit.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE noted that gated communities have been approved in the city regardless that they are not consistent with the General Plan.
Discussion occurred on access on Farrell. ASSOCIATE PLANNER LYON addressed the GP Circulation goals is
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK questioned if an access is possible on Farrell. Ken Lyon and Eng. answered her questions.
DIRECTOR WHEELER outlined the AAC comments that had been made. She clarified that . . .
CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing: VINCENT BARBATO, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, said they have worked with the City, the neighbors, the market and take it as a group and make it work for everyone. They agree with most of the conditions but do not agree with all of them. They had a neighborhood meeting in the community. They were very adament with no gates and . . . he went over what the AAC wanted. They added another pool even though they felt that the proposed pools are sufficient. They went ahead and added another pool. Had meetings with Sundial and individual homeowners. They agreed not to built sundecks on Baristo etc. He talked about the market. MARVIN ROOS, REPRESENTING MSA CONSULTING, spoke about the building height. Inconsistency in the code, gating - the GP does not allow it. Farrell access. ARNOLD CASSOY, resides directly across the street, said they prefer this development being a gated community. They want the wall to be an interesting wall; prefer no access and parking on Baristo. For safety and traffic reasons they do not want to see parking on Baristo. KAREN resides in SunDial, does not see what the problem is and thinks this is a perfect project for this site. Was surprised pools needed restrooms. Farrell is too busy to have access. Said gated walls are everywhere and ppl want to know they are living in a gated community. RICHARD PASS, Sundial HOA, said they put out a newsletter to the neighbors, and it makes sense to have gated walls; access point for AAA is very dangerous. Thinks it would be a great place. Rooftop not to overlook their property. RUDY HERNANDEZ, APPLICANT, explained that their traffic specialist and they felt that an ingress and egress could not work on Farrell. They looked very heavily into this. OWEN COFFMAN, resides at stable across from project. It's very hard to take his horses between 7:15 - 8:30 am. Address solar facing his property and look BOB MYSER, a wall community is preferable on this site. VINCENT BARBATO, addressed the street width There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS commended the development team in talking with the neighbors. He expressed concerns with access on Farrell, the setbacks of 5 feet, the height of 3 story is too dense; reduced to 24 feet. He would like to look at staff for more public benefit and would like to see more open space. It feels extremely dense. He would like to see no gates around this project; making it more possible. He would like to see the streetscape with more streets on it.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK said she is uncomfortable with 24' wide streets, she said the height, houses facing the street.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE asked if the walls create noise mitigate. DIRECTOR WHEELER said yes to some degree they do. CALERDINE said that we don't know what will go in across the street on Farrell - it's a very busy street. He is generally opposed to gates but in this case if a college goes in across the street and they may use the development's parking.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON noted that this is a very unique building site and concerns, rooftops are in invitation to PS for noise and would be very supportive of adding solar. Likes the idea of broadening the street and eliminating the sidewalk.
COMMISSIONER LOWE said he is generally opposed to gated community; however, this is a unique site. But is not opposed to allow a gated community for this project.
CHAIR HUDSON said he generally opposed to a wall and gates but in this situation it is different. The location along Baristo is very appropriate. He prefers keeping the road with at its current street width; studies should be done in terms of how to use parralel parking spaces for adding more guest parking. The third story . . . the developer should give the roof decks more attention. He is willing to accept a roof deck
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE is in favor of roofdecks. DIRECTOR WHEELER
DIRECTOR WHEELER reported that the applicant is providing more guest parking than required. One of the issues of public benefit is additional guest parking, sustainable features include water conservation and solar wiring. She talked about tie-down helicopter
as amended: 10 foot side yard setbacks 28 foot wide streets 24 max. height for the homes pedestrian gates added to each home fronting Farrel & Baristo create privacy if balcony added. trail head on Baristo/Farrell a mini park permanant plaques and photos for history smart water controllers all homes shall be solar ready walls and gates allowed in this project but include more landscaping added.
walls with more landscaping to come back to AAC and PC roof deck will be allowed with no roof struture above the roof - max. feet of 24 feet. building height. create full archival record of the helicopter tiedown pad no front lawns; turf will be allowed for back yard eliminate the welcome to sign. solar pre-wiring for solar on sf buildings
ad an expanded area of turf adjacent to the pools; Commissioner Middleton thought gates on the individual homes onto Baristo and Farrell be made as an option.
Motion to approved Recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Recommend approval to the City Council.
Vice-Chair Klatchko re-entered the Council Chamber at 3:42 pm.
A recess was taken at 3:42 pm.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
2D. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM SMALL HOTEL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOCATED WEST OF BELARDO ROAD, NORTH OF BARISTO ROAD, EAST OF LUGO ROAD AND SOUTH OF ARENAS ROAD; AND SOUTHWEST OF TAHQUITZ DRIVE AND CAHUILLA ROAD (CASE 5.1322 GPA). (DN)
Motion to approved Table. Moved by Vice-Chair Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Table.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
3A. BEAZER HOMES FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 72 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN PLANNING AREAS 2A & 2B OF PD-231 (ESCENA) LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE W / M-1-P / PD-231 (CASE 5.0666 PD-231 FINAL PD). (DN)
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL described the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. He noted that applicant
CHAIR HUDSON AND COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK disclosed they met with the applicant for additional information.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK also disclosed she is a board member
KELTIE COLE, REPRESENTING BEAZER HOMES, commented on the things they changed .. . interior floor plans, grass has been removed. GARY COCKROFT explained the access points at the exhibits.
Middleton asked about pre-wired for solar. The applicant answered that they will be pre-wired and asked about permable concrete.
Motion to approved Approve. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve.
DIRECTOR WHEELER commented that the applicant has worked with hard and has become an expert in architecture.
3B. DAVID SALYER, OWNER FOR A NEW 502-SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ADDITION ON A HILLSIDE LOT AT 925 PANORAMA ROAD, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 3. (CASE 3.3740 MAJ). (GM)
Commissioner Roberts abstained on the project and left the Council Chamber at 4:10 pm.
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER LOWE said he sat through the AAC when this project was approved and they reviewed extensively.
w/ AAC recommendations.
Motion to approved Approve, subject to Conditions. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Vice-Chair Klatchko.
Vote to approved Approve, subject to Conditions.
3C. WESSMAN HOLDINGS, REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 54,122-SQUARE FOOT RETAIL AND OFFICE CENTER NAMED CROSSLEY POINTE LOCATED AT THE NORTHHWEST CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND CROSSLEY ROAD, (CASE 5.1164 / PD 343) (GM)
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Motion to approved Approve, subject to Conditions. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve, subject to Conditions.
3D. WESSMAN HOLDINGS, REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A 79-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT SUBDIVISION ON APPROXIMATELY 42-ACRE SITE KNOWN A CRESCENDO LOCATED ALONG WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND SOUTH OF TRAMWAY AND WEST VISTA GRANDE ROAD, ZONE R-1-A, PDD294, SECTION 3. (GM)
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE said in 2007 they worked on this project and he can partiipate
NEWELL said engineering conditions have been added.
Motion to approved Approve subject to Conditions. Moved by Vice-Chair Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.
Vote to approved Approve subject to Conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK spoke about Director Wheeler leaving the City.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
The meeting adjourned at 4:26 pm.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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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 17, 2014.
Klatchko will be recused on 2B property with 500 feet. Roberts, item 3B due to ownership property. The agenda was approved, as amended.
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 Hudson opened the public comments: GARY COCKROFT, spoke on Item 3A, for Beazer Homes, gave details on the lot coverage; revisions have been made to plan 3 and 4; casita options have been added. They are hoping that the plans look good and are looking for approval. SPENCER HOWARD, resides at Escena, pleased to see the open floor plans and changes made to the project. There being no further appearances the public
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: July 9, 2014
Weremiuk changes on minutes, page 3,
Motion to approved 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. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.
Vote to approved 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. CONT'D - 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)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. He noted that the applicant has withdrawn the Variance and AMM request as it no longer required for the project.
Commissioner Calerdine asked
CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing: MARLENE BAILEY, Ocean West Homes, spoke about living in the city for many years and have built several homes. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
The applicant, Marlene came out and explained the access 1. 2. 3.
Commissioner Middleton asked if these homes will be prewired for solar. Marlene responded yes they will be. Commissioner Middleton thanked the applicant.
Vice-Chair Klatchko asked Weremiuk what she meant about separate metering for the home. He is uncomfortable with taking this forward.
Commissioner Roberts concurred with Klatchko; it might be very expensive. He noted a suggestion might be better.
1. Homes with Smart controllers. 2. Front yard desert scape. 3. Pre-wired for solar.
Motion to approved Approve, subject to conditions. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved Approve, subject to conditions.
Director Wheeler said this will move forward to the City Council for review.s
2B. CONT'D - DOUGLAS C. JONES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT TWO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES CONSISTING OF SIXTY-SIX FOOT TALL MONOPOLES, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED ZONING HEIGHT, DESIGNED AS PALM TREES AT A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GOLDEN SANDS MOBILE HOME PARK AT 3430 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE O (CASE NO. 5.1321 CUP AND 6.533 VAR). (DN)
Motion to approved Continue to meeting of August 27, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Continue to meeting of August 27, 2014.
2C. 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)
Vice-Chair Klatchko recused himself from the Council Chamber at 1:54 pm.
ASSOCIATE PLANNER LYON presented the proposed as outlined in the staff report. He spoke about the vehicular access into the project and noted that the development will be gated. He noted that this project has been reviewed twice by the AAC with their comments in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS asked about the public benefit for the project. ASSOCIATE PLANNER LYON addressed the items that are submitted for public benefit.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE noted that gated communities have been approved in the city regardless that they are not consistent with the General Plan.
Discussion occurred on access on Farrell. ASSOCIATE PLANNER LYON addressed the GP Circulation goals is
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK questioned if an access is possible on Farrell. Ken Lyon and Eng. answered her questions.
DIRECTOR WHEELER outlined the AAC comments that had been made. She clarified that . . .
CHAIR HUDSON opened the public hearing: VINCENT BARBATO, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, said they have worked with the City, the neighbors, the market and take it as a group and make it work for everyone. They agree with most of the conditions but do not agree with all of them. They had a neighborhood meeting in the community. They were very adament with no gates and . . . he went over what the AAC wanted. They added another pool even though they felt that the proposed pools are sufficient. They went ahead and added another pool. Had meetings with Sundial and individual homeowners. They agreed not to built sundecks on Baristo etc. He talked about the market. MARVIN ROOS, REPRESENTING MSA CONSULTING, spoke about the building height. Inconsistency in the code, gating - the GP does not allow it. Farrell access. ARNOLD CASSOY, resides directly across the street, said they prefer this development being a gated community. They want the wall to be an interesting wall; prefer no access and parking on Baristo. For safety and traffic reasons they do not want to see parking on Baristo. KAREN resides in SunDial, does not see what the problem is and thinks this is a perfect project for this site. Was surprised pools needed restrooms. Farrell is too busy to have access. Said gated walls are everywhere and ppl want to know they are living in a gated community. RICHARD PASS, Sundial HOA, said they put out a newsletter to the neighbors, and it makes sense to have gated walls; access point for AAA is very dangerous. Thinks it would be a great place. Rooftop not to overlook their property. RUDY HERNANDEZ, APPLICANT, explained that their traffic specialist and they felt that an ingress and egress could not work on Farrell. They looked very heavily into this. OWEN COFFMAN, resides at stable across from project. It's very hard to take his horses between 7:15 - 8:30 am. Address solar facing his property and look BOB MYSER, a wall community is preferable on this site. VINCENT BARBATO, addressed the street width There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS commended the development team in talking with the neighbors. He expressed concerns with access on Farrell, the setbacks of 5 feet, the height of 3 story is too dense; reduced to 24 feet. He would like to look at staff for more public benefit and would like to see more open space. It feels extremely dense. He would like to see no gates around this project; making it more possible. He would like to see the streetscape with more streets on it.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK said she is uncomfortable with 24' wide streets, she said the height, houses facing the street.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE asked if the walls create noise mitigate. DIRECTOR WHEELER said yes to some degree they do. CALERDINE said that we don't know what will go in across the street on Farrell - it's a very busy street. He is generally opposed to gates but in this case if a college goes in across the street and they may use the development's parking.
COMMISSIONER MIDDLETON noted that this is a very unique building site and concerns, rooftops are in invitation to PS for noise and would be very supportive of adding solar. Likes the idea of broadening the street and eliminating the sidewalk.
COMMISSIONER LOWE said he is generally opposed to gated community; however, this is a unique site. But is not opposed to allow a gated community for this project.
CHAIR HUDSON said he generally opposed to a wall and gates but in this situation it is different. The location along Baristo is very appropriate. He prefers keeping the road with at its current street width; studies should be done in terms of how to use parralel parking spaces for adding more guest parking. The third story . . . the developer should give the roof decks more attention. He is willing to accept a roof deck
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE is in favor of roofdecks. DIRECTOR WHEELER
DIRECTOR WHEELER reported that the applicant is providing more guest parking than required. One of the issues of public benefit is additional guest parking, sustainable features include water conservation and solar wiring. She talked about tie-down helicopter
as amended: 10 foot side yard setbacks 28 foot wide streets 24 max. height for the homes pedestrian gates added to each home fronting Farrel & Baristo create privacy if balcony added. trail head on Baristo/Farrell a mini park permanant plaques and photos for history smart water controllers all homes shall be solar ready walls and gates allowed in this project but include more landscaping added.
walls with more landscaping to come back to AAC and PC roof deck will be allowed with no roof struture above the roof - max. feet of 24 feet. building height. create full archival record of the helicopter tiedown pad no front lawns; turf will be allowed for back yard eliminate the welcome to sign. solar pre-wiring for solar on sf buildings
ad an expanded area of turf adjacent to the pools; Commissioner Middleton thought gates on the individual homes onto Baristo and Farrell be made as an option.
Motion to approved Recommend approval to the City Council. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Recommend approval to the City Council.
Vice-Chair Klatchko re-entered the Council Chamber at 3:42 pm.
A recess was taken at 3:42 pm.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
2D. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM SMALL HOTEL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOCATED WEST OF BELARDO ROAD, NORTH OF BARISTO ROAD, EAST OF LUGO ROAD AND SOUTH OF ARENAS ROAD; AND SOUTHWEST OF TAHQUITZ DRIVE AND CAHUILLA ROAD (CASE 5.1322 GPA). (DN)
Motion to approved Table. Moved by Vice-Chair Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Table.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
3A. BEAZER HOMES FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 72 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN PLANNING AREAS 2A & 2B OF PD-231 (ESCENA) LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE W / M-1-P / PD-231 (CASE 5.0666 PD-231 FINAL PD). (DN)
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL described the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. He noted that applicant
CHAIR HUDSON AND COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK disclosed they met with the applicant for additional information.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK also disclosed she is a board member
KELTIE COLE, REPRESENTING BEAZER HOMES, commented on the things they changed .. . interior floor plans, grass has been removed. GARY COCKROFT explained the access points at the exhibits.
Middleton asked about pre-wired for solar. The applicant answered that they will be pre-wired and asked about permable concrete.
Motion to approved Approve. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve.
DIRECTOR WHEELER commented that the applicant has worked with hard and has become an expert in architecture.
3B. DAVID SALYER, OWNER FOR A NEW 502-SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ADDITION ON A HILLSIDE LOT AT 925 PANORAMA ROAD, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 3. (CASE 3.3740 MAJ). (GM)
Commissioner Roberts abstained on the project and left the Council Chamber at 4:10 pm.
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER LOWE said he sat through the AAC when this project was approved and they reviewed extensively.
w/ AAC recommendations.
Motion to approved Approve, subject to Conditions. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Vice-Chair Klatchko.
Vote to approved Approve, subject to Conditions.
3C. WESSMAN HOLDINGS, REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 54,122-SQUARE FOOT RETAIL AND OFFICE CENTER NAMED CROSSLEY POINTE LOCATED AT THE NORTHHWEST CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND CROSSLEY ROAD, (CASE 5.1164 / PD 343) (GM)
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Motion to approved Approve, subject to Conditions. Moved by Commissioner Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve, subject to Conditions.
3D. WESSMAN HOLDINGS, REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A 79-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT SUBDIVISION ON APPROXIMATELY 42-ACRE SITE KNOWN A CRESCENDO LOCATED ALONG WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND SOUTH OF TRAMWAY AND WEST VISTA GRANDE ROAD, ZONE R-1-A, PDD294, SECTION 3. (GM)
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER CALERDINE said in 2007 they worked on this project and he can partiipate
NEWELL said engineering conditions have been added.
Motion to approved Approve subject to Conditions. Moved by Vice-Chair Klatchko, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.
Vote to approved Approve subject to Conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK spoke about Director Wheeler leaving the City.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
The meeting adjourned at 4:26 pm.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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