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CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chair Klatchko called the meeting to order at 1:31 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 1 members excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was posted for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board, Planning Services counter and the City's webpage by 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2014.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Attorney Douglas Holland reported that Items 3C and 3D have been the subject of litigation at the Federal Court level. This morning the mediator for the Federal Court has requested these two items projects be continued for November 12, 2014. City Attorney requested no public testimony be taken at this time and offered to meet with any residents within the community that are present.
3C. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE ALEXANDER APARTMENTS, AN EXISTING FIVE-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD; ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP). (KL)
3D. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE PALM TEE HOTEL, AN EXISTING 16-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP). (KL)
Motion to approved To continue Items 3C and 3D to the Planning Commssion meeting of November 12, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved To continue Items 3C and 3D to the Planning Commssion meeting of November 12, 2014. (Approved)
The agenda was accepted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Acting Chair Klatchko opened public comments and no appearances coming public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 8, 2014
Motion to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 8, 2014, as amended. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 8, 2014, as amended. (Approved)
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. SOUTH PALM CANYON, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 311 TO CONSTRUCT 125 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 39,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL LOCATED AT 450-490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD311 (CASE 5.1342-PD311). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Robert questioned why staff is requesting approval since the project has not moved forward. Principal Planner Robertson noted the following reasons: 1.) the zoning code does not have any specific findings; 2.) staff has been persuaded that the applicant has been making sincere efforts to move the project forward (meetings with brokers and potential investors) and the upkeep and maintenance of the site is on-going.
Commissioner Lowe questioned why a time extension would be approved if a project is not viable.
Commissioner Calerdine asked about the consequences of a denial on the time extension. He concluded that starting the whole planning process over again would be a substantial amount with an environmental impact report.
ROBERT HERSCU, managing member South Palm Canyon, LLC, commentd that since the last hearing he has been involved with many financial bankers throughtout the country and said that they are waiting for the other large development in the city (three major projects: Museum Market Plaza, Lawrence Rael and this projects are bookends into downtown). He said this is a viable project, has invested $70 million into this project and wants to build it.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she is making a motion to support saff report and she usually questions continuances; but, this is a bookend for downtown and this is remaining as condos and would like to see downtown as a place where more residents live.
Commissioner Lowe expressed his concerns are not about the project itself; but that the investors believe this is not a viable project how many years will it be continued and will support the project.
Commissioner Middleton noted disappointment in the staff report and would like it to see more why this project will occur. Appreciates where financing is at. Will vote no one of these days. An important project.
Commissioner Roberts agrees this build would be an excellent project; however, he has a problem as the applicant using the Museum Market Plaza's developments. This project can sit indefinitely and does not think it is a viable project.
Commissioner Calerdine noted consideration that this site has existing viable uses and does not see the downside risk of not continuaning this project. He commented on mixed-use project use not having a good track record of finding financing and having the developer going through the entitlement process again will be costly. He does not see an advanatage in taking away the entitlements at this time.
Motion to approved Approve the time extension request subject to the previously certified EIR. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the time extension request subject to the previously certified EIR. (Approved)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT, LLC., FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND AN APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FOOT REMAINDER LOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TPM 36693). (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker provided a brief history and an overview of the proposed project.
Assistant Director of Engineering Khamphou addressed questions pertaining to the access points on Sunrise Way (the General Plan requires a median along Sunrise Way) and will only allow right-in and right-out to the accesses. If the median is installed Engineering prefers one access point to this parcel.
This Commission asked technical questions in reference to: the conceptual plan, planning review process, access points, subdivision of the parcel into the two lots, viability of lots and zoning for the parcel.
Vice-Chair Klatchko opened the public hearing:
PAUL HRYN, applicant, Dos Palmas Development, provided an explanation to the City Council's action of a commercial project that had access off of Sunny Dunes - this project had lots of opposition because of the access on Sunny Dunes. He said the access was moved from Sunny Dunes lot to Sunrise and two access points were approved on Sunrise Way.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Weremiuk asked if both sides of the parcels would be developled.
PAUL HRYN responded that he is a small developer and will build one project at a time and then sell it and then start designing a project for the Sunrise parcel. He replied that one access point will not work for this parcel and hopes the Engineering Dept. will consider the reduction in traffic flow.
Commisisoner Weremiuk said she would like to continue this project until their next meeting and give staff an opportunity to research this proposal to see if it's feasible both from an engineering and development point of view.
Director Fagg commented that before the Commission is consideration for a tentative map and one of the things they don't want to get into is a specific development plan for the 2nd parcel. Does the remainder parcel remain developable. Staff agrees there are a number of scenerios this could be developed.
Commissioner Weremiuk withdrew her motion.
Commissioner Calerdine said he supports the motion and likes the houses along Sunny Dunes; however, the remainder parcel will not have access on Sunny Dunes. He mentioned the commercial parcel immediately to the north has two access points and to the south there are a series of driveways on Sunny Dunes; he does not believe it is feasible to restrict access on Sunrise Way.
Commissioner Roberts asked staff if access would be granted to the vacant parcel from Sunrise Way, and not land lock the lot.
Assistant Director of Enginneering Khamphou responded that access would be granted after a traffic analysis has been conducted.
Commissioner Middleton said she supports the project and noted that the developer has built good homes on Sunny Dunes; the parcel that is before the Commission is going to conform to the surrounding residential properties and there is nothing dependent on not approving this project. A very challenging property to develop and will be interested to see what it will be.
Commisioner Weremuik questioned about incorporating sustainable features to the project. The applicant responded said that all the homes will have include solar systems, desert scape with water controllers and turf in the backyard and spoke of all of the efficiency featires will be incorporated into the homes.
Motion to approved Approve as submitted. Moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve as submitted. (Approved)
3B. SIERRA OAKS PARTNERS, LLC, FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 20-ACRE VACANT PARCEL INTO 40 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 10 LETTERED LOCATED AT 655 WEST RAMON ROAD, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TTM 36738). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson provided background information and presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
The Commission asked technical questions pertaining to the density, access points on Ramon Road and approval process.
Vice-Chair Klatchko opened the public hearing:
TODD CUNNINGHAM, applicant, Woodbridge Pacific Group, president, emphasized that this project is consistent with the general plan and zoning code; and spoke about the input they've received from the neighborhood association, focus groups and neighborhood meetings. He provided details pertaining to elimination of the long wall, enhance walkability and encourage connectivity to downtown, pedestrian circulation, plan without gates, maintain large lots, high-quality architecture, preseration of the views and landscaping on Ramon.
JOHN GIANDELONE, resides at the Canyons, said he is not in opposition to development of these parcels; however, expressed concern with the remaining undeveloped land (south area of the proposed development). He spoke about problems in this area with homeless encampments and the proposed development will prevent access to police and fire.
RON HALLERAN, resides at the Canyons, spoke about this plan eliminating the common area around the canyons providing a buffer. He expressed concern with the height, noise, dust, location of rock crushers and questioned the construction time-line.
KENNETH FALCON, resides to the west of proposed development, qustioned the height of the existing story poles at the site.
JIM HARLAN, resides in the Historic Tennis Club area, commented that the focus group that did not want homes on Ramon Road. He said these homes will be lovely but they have no context with the long walls and urged the Commission to approve a conceptual project.
FRANK TYSON, Historic Club Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization, chair, thanked the developer for reaching out to the community and requested correction on the height of the story poles.
TODD CUNNINGHAM, applicant rebuttal, addressed public testimony concerns relating to the access points, surrounding gated communities, timeline development, height of the story poles and buffer for the canyon homes.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Calerdine commented and/or asked questions regarding:
*The vertical elevation on the meandering sidewalk; (constant rise)
*The treatment for the retention basin (on the east end of the property) (open space maintained by the HOA and landscaped per City requirements).
*Request a basin plan to come back for Commission review;
*Access to the south acreage to the south and suggested an easement and/or pedestrian site provided between the two sites.
Commissioner Roberts asked questions and/or commented on the following:
*Do the current story poles reflect the actual height? (yes)
*Suggested exporting the rocks for off-site crushing. (mitigation measures prohibit rock crushing on-site)
Commissioner Middleton spoke in favor of the motion noting that this is a very attractive project and commended the applicant in reaching out to the neighborhood. She said suggested more shade trees and less palm trees and suggested a dog park if there is space (towards the east side).
Commissioner Roberts said that since this not a PDD or a gated community people can get out and walk their dogs.
Commissioner Weremiuk asked for a condition for the rentention basin come back for the Commission's review (encouraged pedestrian connection); and supports Commissioner Middleton's request to add more shade trees rather than palm trees.
Commissioner Calerdine said he thinks it's a very inventive project and particularly likes the front-yard, backyard rotation of the mountain views.
Motion to approved To re-adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval to the City Council with the added conditions:
1. Pedestrian access point on one of the streets to the property to the south.
2. Submit plans for a retention basin.
3. Incorporate more shade trees in the landscape plan. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved To re-adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval to the City Council with the added conditions:
1. Pedestrian access point on one of the streets to the property to the south.
2. Submit plans for a retention basin.
3. Incorporate more shade trees in the landscape plan. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
The Commission commented on the following items:
1. An overview of the status of the Museum Market Plaza development.
2. Number of approved hotel rooms; and how many have commenced development.
3. Advise applicants that their project must be complete prior to the AAC and Planning Commission review and consider into their timeline.
4. A request to tour the Museum Market Plaza site.
5. Continual requests for time extensions (not rubber stamping); provide a list of Las Vegas requirements for time extensions.
6. Provide an update to the Commission on current major projects under construction.
7. Number of hotel room shortage for the Convention Center to be fully operational.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Planning Director Fagg commentd on the following items:
1. A study session will be held on Nov. 12, 2014 at 11:30 am.
2. Provided the breakdown on the number of existing, approved and new submitals of hotel rooms.
3. Development Project list available on the City website.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:35 pm to 11:30 am Wednesday, November 12, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chair Klatchko called the meeting to order at 1:31 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 1 members excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was posted for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board, Planning Services counter and the City's webpage by 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2014.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Attorney Douglas Holland reported that Items 3C and 3D have been the subject of litigation at the Federal Court level. This morning the mediator for the Federal Court has requested these two items projects be continued for November 12, 2014. City Attorney requested no public testimony be taken at this time and offered to meet with any residents within the community that are present.
3C. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE ALEXANDER APARTMENTS, AN EXISTING FIVE-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD; ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP). (KL)
3D. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE PALM TEE HOTEL, AN EXISTING 16-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP). (KL)
Motion to approved To continue Items 3C and 3D to the Planning Commssion meeting of November 12, 2014. Moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Vote to approved To continue Items 3C and 3D to the Planning Commssion meeting of November 12, 2014. (Approved)
The agenda was accepted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Acting Chair Klatchko opened public comments and no appearances coming public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 8, 2014
Motion to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 8, 2014, as amended. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 8, 2014, as amended. (Approved)
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. SOUTH PALM CANYON, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 311 TO CONSTRUCT 125 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 39,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL LOCATED AT 450-490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD311 (CASE 5.1342-PD311). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Robert questioned why staff is requesting approval since the project has not moved forward. Principal Planner Robertson noted the following reasons: 1.) the zoning code does not have any specific findings; 2.) staff has been persuaded that the applicant has been making sincere efforts to move the project forward (meetings with brokers and potential investors) and the upkeep and maintenance of the site is on-going.
Commissioner Lowe questioned why a time extension would be approved if a project is not viable.
Commissioner Calerdine asked about the consequences of a denial on the time extension. He concluded that starting the whole planning process over again would be a substantial amount with an environmental impact report.
ROBERT HERSCU, managing member South Palm Canyon, LLC, commentd that since the last hearing he has been involved with many financial bankers throughtout the country and said that they are waiting for the other large development in the city (three major projects: Museum Market Plaza, Lawrence Rael and this projects are bookends into downtown). He said this is a viable project, has invested $70 million into this project and wants to build it.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she is making a motion to support saff report and she usually questions continuances; but, this is a bookend for downtown and this is remaining as condos and would like to see downtown as a place where more residents live.
Commissioner Lowe expressed his concerns are not about the project itself; but that the investors believe this is not a viable project how many years will it be continued and will support the project.
Commissioner Middleton noted disappointment in the staff report and would like it to see more why this project will occur. Appreciates where financing is at. Will vote no one of these days. An important project.
Commissioner Roberts agrees this build would be an excellent project; however, he has a problem as the applicant using the Museum Market Plaza's developments. This project can sit indefinitely and does not think it is a viable project.
Commissioner Calerdine noted consideration that this site has existing viable uses and does not see the downside risk of not continuaning this project. He commented on mixed-use project use not having a good track record of finding financing and having the developer going through the entitlement process again will be costly. He does not see an advanatage in taking away the entitlements at this time.
Motion to approved Approve the time extension request subject to the previously certified EIR. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved Approve the time extension request subject to the previously certified EIR. (Approved)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT, LLC., FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND AN APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FOOT REMAINDER LOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TPM 36693). (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker provided a brief history and an overview of the proposed project.
Assistant Director of Engineering Khamphou addressed questions pertaining to the access points on Sunrise Way (the General Plan requires a median along Sunrise Way) and will only allow right-in and right-out to the accesses. If the median is installed Engineering prefers one access point to this parcel.
This Commission asked technical questions in reference to: the conceptual plan, planning review process, access points, subdivision of the parcel into the two lots, viability of lots and zoning for the parcel.
Vice-Chair Klatchko opened the public hearing:
PAUL HRYN, applicant, Dos Palmas Development, provided an explanation to the City Council's action of a commercial project that had access off of Sunny Dunes - this project had lots of opposition because of the access on Sunny Dunes. He said the access was moved from Sunny Dunes lot to Sunrise and two access points were approved on Sunrise Way.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Weremiuk asked if both sides of the parcels would be developled.
PAUL HRYN responded that he is a small developer and will build one project at a time and then sell it and then start designing a project for the Sunrise parcel. He replied that one access point will not work for this parcel and hopes the Engineering Dept. will consider the reduction in traffic flow.
Commisisoner Weremiuk said she would like to continue this project until their next meeting and give staff an opportunity to research this proposal to see if it's feasible both from an engineering and development point of view.
Director Fagg commented that before the Commission is consideration for a tentative map and one of the things they don't want to get into is a specific development plan for the 2nd parcel. Does the remainder parcel remain developable. Staff agrees there are a number of scenerios this could be developed.
Commissioner Weremiuk withdrew her motion.
Commissioner Calerdine said he supports the motion and likes the houses along Sunny Dunes; however, the remainder parcel will not have access on Sunny Dunes. He mentioned the commercial parcel immediately to the north has two access points and to the south there are a series of driveways on Sunny Dunes; he does not believe it is feasible to restrict access on Sunrise Way.
Commissioner Roberts asked staff if access would be granted to the vacant parcel from Sunrise Way, and not land lock the lot.
Assistant Director of Enginneering Khamphou responded that access would be granted after a traffic analysis has been conducted.
Commissioner Middleton said she supports the project and noted that the developer has built good homes on Sunny Dunes; the parcel that is before the Commission is going to conform to the surrounding residential properties and there is nothing dependent on not approving this project. A very challenging property to develop and will be interested to see what it will be.
Commisioner Weremuik questioned about incorporating sustainable features to the project. The applicant responded said that all the homes will have include solar systems, desert scape with water controllers and turf in the backyard and spoke of all of the efficiency featires will be incorporated into the homes.
Motion to approved Approve as submitted. Moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approved Approve as submitted. (Approved)
3B. SIERRA OAKS PARTNERS, LLC, FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 20-ACRE VACANT PARCEL INTO 40 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 10 LETTERED LOCATED AT 655 WEST RAMON ROAD, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TTM 36738). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson provided background information and presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report.
The Commission asked technical questions pertaining to the density, access points on Ramon Road and approval process.
Vice-Chair Klatchko opened the public hearing:
TODD CUNNINGHAM, applicant, Woodbridge Pacific Group, president, emphasized that this project is consistent with the general plan and zoning code; and spoke about the input they've received from the neighborhood association, focus groups and neighborhood meetings. He provided details pertaining to elimination of the long wall, enhance walkability and encourage connectivity to downtown, pedestrian circulation, plan without gates, maintain large lots, high-quality architecture, preseration of the views and landscaping on Ramon.
JOHN GIANDELONE, resides at the Canyons, said he is not in opposition to development of these parcels; however, expressed concern with the remaining undeveloped land (south area of the proposed development). He spoke about problems in this area with homeless encampments and the proposed development will prevent access to police and fire.
RON HALLERAN, resides at the Canyons, spoke about this plan eliminating the common area around the canyons providing a buffer. He expressed concern with the height, noise, dust, location of rock crushers and questioned the construction time-line.
KENNETH FALCON, resides to the west of proposed development, qustioned the height of the existing story poles at the site.
JIM HARLAN, resides in the Historic Tennis Club area, commented that the focus group that did not want homes on Ramon Road. He said these homes will be lovely but they have no context with the long walls and urged the Commission to approve a conceptual project.
FRANK TYSON, Historic Club Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization, chair, thanked the developer for reaching out to the community and requested correction on the height of the story poles.
TODD CUNNINGHAM, applicant rebuttal, addressed public testimony concerns relating to the access points, surrounding gated communities, timeline development, height of the story poles and buffer for the canyon homes.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Calerdine commented and/or asked questions regarding:
*The vertical elevation on the meandering sidewalk; (constant rise)
*The treatment for the retention basin (on the east end of the property) (open space maintained by the HOA and landscaped per City requirements).
*Request a basin plan to come back for Commission review;
*Access to the south acreage to the south and suggested an easement and/or pedestrian site provided between the two sites.
Commissioner Roberts asked questions and/or commented on the following:
*Do the current story poles reflect the actual height? (yes)
*Suggested exporting the rocks for off-site crushing. (mitigation measures prohibit rock crushing on-site)
Commissioner Middleton spoke in favor of the motion noting that this is a very attractive project and commended the applicant in reaching out to the neighborhood. She said suggested more shade trees and less palm trees and suggested a dog park if there is space (towards the east side).
Commissioner Roberts said that since this not a PDD or a gated community people can get out and walk their dogs.
Commissioner Weremiuk asked for a condition for the rentention basin come back for the Commission's review (encouraged pedestrian connection); and supports Commissioner Middleton's request to add more shade trees rather than palm trees.
Commissioner Calerdine said he thinks it's a very inventive project and particularly likes the front-yard, backyard rotation of the mountain views.
Motion to approved To re-adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval to the City Council with the added conditions:
1. Pedestrian access point on one of the streets to the property to the south.
2. Submit plans for a retention basin.
3. Incorporate more shade trees in the landscape plan. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approved To re-adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval to the City Council with the added conditions:
1. Pedestrian access point on one of the streets to the property to the south.
2. Submit plans for a retention basin.
3. Incorporate more shade trees in the landscape plan. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
The Commission commented on the following items:
1. An overview of the status of the Museum Market Plaza development.
2. Number of approved hotel rooms; and how many have commenced development.
3. Advise applicants that their project must be complete prior to the AAC and Planning Commission review and consider into their timeline.
4. A request to tour the Museum Market Plaza site.
5. Continual requests for time extensions (not rubber stamping); provide a list of Las Vegas requirements for time extensions.
6. Provide an update to the Commission on current major projects under construction.
7. Number of hotel room shortage for the Convention Center to be fully operational.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Planning Director Fagg commentd on the following items:
1. A study session will be held on Nov. 12, 2014 at 11:30 am.
2. Provided the breakdown on the number of existing, approved and new submitals of hotel rooms.
3. Development Project list available on the City website.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned at 3:35 pm to 11:30 am Wednesday, November 12, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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