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CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chair Calerdine called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was posted and available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2016.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Vice-Chair Calerdine opened public comments:
TRAE DANIEL, spoke in reference to Item 2B the Dakota project, does not think that every piece of land needs to be developed and ecnouraged the city to colletect fees in-lieu of developing a park.
CHRIS ANDERSON, Oceo resident, spoke in reference to Item 2A, requested the Commission require only one community dumpster at the eastern part of the community.
DARREL PERRY, Oceo resident, said he is one of the owners on the north side of the wall and the new owners have no legal right to tear down the wall. He commented about the dumpsters attract transients and spoke in favor of elimination of all three trash enclosures.
KEVIN FRANK, Oceo resident, board member, requesting that the Commission not approve as an "As Built" conditions and require the developer to address: the lighting, one trash enclosure and sign in front of property.
There being no further speakers public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 25, 2016 STUDY SESSION, MAY 25, 2016 AND JUNE 8, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Weremiuk requested a change on the June 8th minutes.
Commissioner Middleton noted that she would be abstaining on voting on the minutes of May 25th as she was not present.
Vice-Chair Calerdine requested a minor change on the minutes of June 8th.
Motion to approve Approve the minutes as amended. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approve Approve the minutes as amended. (Approved)
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. OCEO PALM SPRINGS LP, REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF AS-BUILT CONDITIONS WHICH INCLUDE CHANGES TO THE ORIGINALLY APPROVED SITE, LIGHTING, AND LANDSCAPE PLANS AT THE OCEO DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1700 SOUTH CAMINO REAL, ZONE PD-305 (CASE NO. 5.1022 PD 305). (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker provided details of the proposed changes as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Donenfeld noted the most troubling aspect is the movement of the walls and questioned how the changes will affect the tract map. He questioned why the deficiencies where not picked up earlier during inspections.
Commissioner Weremiuk requested clarification pertaining to:
-Have both HOA'S been turned over to the homeowners?
-What are the City's remedies for compliance?
-Has fear of retailition been looked into (one of the letters commented on this)?
-Is there a requirement for a second sign?
-Concern about setting a precedence with loss of public space after the fact.
GEOFF PAYNE, Oceo developer, responded that in his opinion they have but they still have their own board and management.
Commissioner Middleton requested clarification on:
-Verify that the developer made decisions to change the project opposed to an inadvertant error.
-Notification was not given to the City.
-What is the City's procedure when a developer makes a decision to make changes to the project?
-Does the City have the option of pursuing legal action against the developer?
-Have civil actions been filed by the individual homeowners or the HOA against the developer?
-Concerned about setting a precedence.
Commissioner Hirschbein requested clarification on:
-Were the building plans approved in accordance to the development plans?
-Bona fide purchase.
-Is there an easement on the dumpster property?
-Are trash enclosures a requirement in similiar PDD's?
Vice-Chair Calerdine requested clarification :
-Is the condo map enforceable?
-Details on the building and engineering sign-off.
-Landscape plans - types of trees critical to the design of the units.
-Guest parking for the multi and single-family units.
Commissioner Weremiuk questioned if trash pickup is provided in this area.
A brief recess was taken at 2:28 pm to allow the Commission time to review the public correspondence received at the dais.
The meeting resumed at 2:39 pm.
GEOFF PAYNE, attorney/owner, provided details on the construction of the wall and explained that 3 inspections were done for the different phases of the wall. He indicated that the building inspector came back and told them that this is a condominium map and its it does not specify. Mr. Payne stated that street plans had to be changed without trash enclosures because trash pick-up would be provided and were approved. He said 15 extra trees were planted to offer shade and the HOA removed 22 trees and have installed 23 bollard lights.
Commissioner Donenfeld made a Motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Public testimony continued and further discussion by the Commission.
JEFF LA MAY, HOA, president, responded to questions from pertaiing to trash service, issue that owners are part-time residents and are not available to take out the trash, lighting and landscape.
DARREL PERRY, Oceo resident, is not requesting that the walls be torn down and moved.
CHRIS ANDERSON, Oceo resident, said the sales office told him that the guest parking spaces would be for single-family homes.
KEVIN FRANK, addressed the trash enclosures and bins stored in the garage or behind closed gates.
ALEX LYONS, Oceo resident and commercial building owner, said they've offered the HOA to use the trash dumpster but have rejected them. She said the trees were planted according to plan and the HOA removed them.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she is very unhappy with the loss of common open space. The only reason they are not being harsher is because five homeowners purchased innocently.
Commissioner Hirschbein does not agree about the lighting changes and prefers staff's recommendation. He thought the Commission is cherry-picking the changes.
Motion to approve Approve conditions with the following changes:
-1. Trash Enclosure: Planning Director to review a redesign the of the commercial trash enclosure or a trash enclosure on the east side. to allow occasional use by residents; or design a new standalone enclosure to contain several roll out bins.
2. Lighting Plan: Developer to provide documentation meeting the site lighting standards set by Section 93.21.00(18) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. Photometric plan to be presented for review and comment by the Oceo HOA. Planning Director to approve final lighting plan.
3. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan shall be approved as an "as-built" condition. Moved by Commissioner Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approve Approve conditions with the following changes:
-1. Trash Enclosure: Planning Director to review a redesign the of the commercial trash enclosure or a trash enclosure on the east side. to allow occasional use by residents; or design a new standalone enclosure to contain several roll out bins.
2. Lighting Plan: Developer to provide documentation meeting the site lighting standards set by Section 93.21.00(18) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. Photometric plan to be presented for review and comment by the Oceo HOA. Planning Director to approve final lighting plan.
3. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan shall be approved as an "as-built" condition. (Approved)
A recess was taken at 3:31 pm.
The meeting resumed at 3:40 pm.
2B. DAKOTA PS, LLC. REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO ELIMINATE ONE UNIT AND CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC PARK SPACE AT THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE 6.37-ACRE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1501 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE PD-365, SECTION 22 (CASE 5.1310 PD-365 AMEND). (DN)
Planning Director Fagg reported that new information was received and request this item be continued to the first meeting in July.
Motion to approve Continue to July 13, 2016. Moved by Vice-Chair Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Hirschbein.
Vote to approve Continue to July 13, 2016. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
Commissioner Middleton commented on an action by the Planning Commission that was appealed to bar single-servings of alcohol and requested they be notified.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she had a concern because Roy's has a drop-off and picked up in this location and did not randomly select this location.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Planning Director Fagg provided an update on these items:
-Update of the gas station on North Palm Canyon and Serena Park .
-A project status report on approved projects.
-Election of Officers will be at next meeting.
-Summer meeting schedule.
-Commissioner Middleton will cover the AAC meeting for the month of July.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 4:10 pm to Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chair Calerdine called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was posted and available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2016.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Vice-Chair Calerdine opened public comments:
TRAE DANIEL, spoke in reference to Item 2B the Dakota project, does not think that every piece of land needs to be developed and ecnouraged the city to colletect fees in-lieu of developing a park.
CHRIS ANDERSON, Oceo resident, spoke in reference to Item 2A, requested the Commission require only one community dumpster at the eastern part of the community.
DARREL PERRY, Oceo resident, said he is one of the owners on the north side of the wall and the new owners have no legal right to tear down the wall. He commented about the dumpsters attract transients and spoke in favor of elimination of all three trash enclosures.
KEVIN FRANK, Oceo resident, board member, requesting that the Commission not approve as an "As Built" conditions and require the developer to address: the lighting, one trash enclosure and sign in front of property.
There being no further speakers public comments was closed.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 25, 2016 STUDY SESSION, MAY 25, 2016 AND JUNE 8, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Weremiuk requested a change on the June 8th minutes.
Commissioner Middleton noted that she would be abstaining on voting on the minutes of May 25th as she was not present.
Vice-Chair Calerdine requested a minor change on the minutes of June 8th.
Motion to approve Approve the minutes as amended. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Lowe.
Vote to approve Approve the minutes as amended. (Approved)
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. OCEO PALM SPRINGS LP, REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF AS-BUILT CONDITIONS WHICH INCLUDE CHANGES TO THE ORIGINALLY APPROVED SITE, LIGHTING, AND LANDSCAPE PLANS AT THE OCEO DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1700 SOUTH CAMINO REAL, ZONE PD-305 (CASE NO. 5.1022 PD 305). (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker provided details of the proposed changes as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Donenfeld noted the most troubling aspect is the movement of the walls and questioned how the changes will affect the tract map. He questioned why the deficiencies where not picked up earlier during inspections.
Commissioner Weremiuk requested clarification pertaining to:
-Have both HOA'S been turned over to the homeowners?
-What are the City's remedies for compliance?
-Has fear of retailition been looked into (one of the letters commented on this)?
-Is there a requirement for a second sign?
-Concern about setting a precedence with loss of public space after the fact.
GEOFF PAYNE, Oceo developer, responded that in his opinion they have but they still have their own board and management.
Commissioner Middleton requested clarification on:
-Verify that the developer made decisions to change the project opposed to an inadvertant error.
-Notification was not given to the City.
-What is the City's procedure when a developer makes a decision to make changes to the project?
-Does the City have the option of pursuing legal action against the developer?
-Have civil actions been filed by the individual homeowners or the HOA against the developer?
-Concerned about setting a precedence.
Commissioner Hirschbein requested clarification on:
-Were the building plans approved in accordance to the development plans?
-Bona fide purchase.
-Is there an easement on the dumpster property?
-Are trash enclosures a requirement in similiar PDD's?
Vice-Chair Calerdine requested clarification :
-Is the condo map enforceable?
-Details on the building and engineering sign-off.
-Landscape plans - types of trees critical to the design of the units.
-Guest parking for the multi and single-family units.
Commissioner Weremiuk questioned if trash pickup is provided in this area.
A brief recess was taken at 2:28 pm to allow the Commission time to review the public correspondence received at the dais.
The meeting resumed at 2:39 pm.
GEOFF PAYNE, attorney/owner, provided details on the construction of the wall and explained that 3 inspections were done for the different phases of the wall. He indicated that the building inspector came back and told them that this is a condominium map and its it does not specify. Mr. Payne stated that street plans had to be changed without trash enclosures because trash pick-up would be provided and were approved. He said 15 extra trees were planted to offer shade and the HOA removed 22 trees and have installed 23 bollard lights.
Commissioner Donenfeld made a Motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Public testimony continued and further discussion by the Commission.
JEFF LA MAY, HOA, president, responded to questions from pertaiing to trash service, issue that owners are part-time residents and are not available to take out the trash, lighting and landscape.
DARREL PERRY, Oceo resident, is not requesting that the walls be torn down and moved.
CHRIS ANDERSON, Oceo resident, said the sales office told him that the guest parking spaces would be for single-family homes.
KEVIN FRANK, addressed the trash enclosures and bins stored in the garage or behind closed gates.
ALEX LYONS, Oceo resident and commercial building owner, said they've offered the HOA to use the trash dumpster but have rejected them. She said the trees were planted according to plan and the HOA removed them.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she is very unhappy with the loss of common open space. The only reason they are not being harsher is because five homeowners purchased innocently.
Commissioner Hirschbein does not agree about the lighting changes and prefers staff's recommendation. He thought the Commission is cherry-picking the changes.
Motion to approve Approve conditions with the following changes:
-1. Trash Enclosure: Planning Director to review a redesign the of the commercial trash enclosure or a trash enclosure on the east side. to allow occasional use by residents; or design a new standalone enclosure to contain several roll out bins.
2. Lighting Plan: Developer to provide documentation meeting the site lighting standards set by Section 93.21.00(18) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. Photometric plan to be presented for review and comment by the Oceo HOA. Planning Director to approve final lighting plan.
3. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan shall be approved as an "as-built" condition. Moved by Commissioner Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Weremiuk.
Vote to approve Approve conditions with the following changes:
-1. Trash Enclosure: Planning Director to review a redesign the of the commercial trash enclosure or a trash enclosure on the east side. to allow occasional use by residents; or design a new standalone enclosure to contain several roll out bins.
2. Lighting Plan: Developer to provide documentation meeting the site lighting standards set by Section 93.21.00(18) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. Photometric plan to be presented for review and comment by the Oceo HOA. Planning Director to approve final lighting plan.
3. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan shall be approved as an "as-built" condition. (Approved)
A recess was taken at 3:31 pm.
The meeting resumed at 3:40 pm.
2B. DAKOTA PS, LLC. REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO ELIMINATE ONE UNIT AND CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC PARK SPACE AT THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE 6.37-ACRE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1501 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE PD-365, SECTION 22 (CASE 5.1310 PD-365 AMEND). (DN)
Planning Director Fagg reported that new information was received and request this item be continued to the first meeting in July.
Motion to approve Continue to July 13, 2016. Moved by Vice-Chair Calerdine, seconded by Commissioner Hirschbein.
Vote to approve Continue to July 13, 2016. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
Commissioner Middleton commented on an action by the Planning Commission that was appealed to bar single-servings of alcohol and requested they be notified.
Commissioner Weremiuk said she had a concern because Roy's has a drop-off and picked up in this location and did not randomly select this location.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Planning Director Fagg provided an update on these items:
-Update of the gas station on North Palm Canyon and Serena Park .
-A project status report on approved projects.
-Election of Officers will be at next meeting.
-Summer meeting schedule.
-Commissioner Middleton will cover the AAC meeting for the month of July.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 4:10 pm to Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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