PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA


Philip Klatchko, Chair
J.R. Roberts, Vice-Chair
Lyndon Calerdine
Douglas Donenfeld
Randy Lowe
Lisa Middleton
Kathy Weremiuk


Staff Liaisons:
Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Michael Daudt, City Attorney
Terri Hintz, Planning Administrative Coordinator
Savat Khamphou, Assistant Director of Public Works
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner
David Newell, Associate Planner
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner

Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the meeting is the Planning Department, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall, Planning Department. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Planning Department at (760) 323-8245.

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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 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2015. 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.

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.

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: AUGUST 10, 2015 JOINT STUDY SESSION MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the August 10, 2015 Joint Study Session Minutes.

1B. O2 ARCHITECTURE REQUESTING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ON BEHALF OF HUTKIN FAMILY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 5,059-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON AN APPROXIMATELY 24,829-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 3182 BOGERT TRAIL, ZONE R-1-B. (CASE 3.3900-MAJ).  (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the project as recommended by the Architectural Advisory Committee.

1C. ANDREW T. JESSUP REQUESTS FOR THE VACATION OF CAMINO PAROCELA RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE END OF FERN CANYON DRIVE (TRACT NO. 2726, MB5/PG90), SECTION 22, T.4.N, R.4.E. (ENGINEERING CASE FILE R 14-26). (FP)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to Conditions.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. PCG-SP VENTURES I, LLC. FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING RESORT HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY USES ON A 3.65-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 333 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, RESORT OVERLAY ZONE (CASE 5.1377 CUP / 3.1155 MAJ). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2B. 383 SOUTH, LLC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MEETING HALL (EVENT SPACE) OF APPROXIMATELY 8,640-SQUARE FEET IN SIZE WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 383 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-B-D (CASE 5.1383 CUP). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

2C. DEAD OR ALIVE, LLC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A BEER AND WINE LOUNGE OF APPROXIMATELY 980-SQUARE FEET IN SIZE WITHIN AN EXISTING MULTI-TENANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 150 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 5.1381 CUP). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. PALM SPRINGS FREEWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, REQUESTING FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 65-ROOM HOTEL, TWO DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS, ASSOCIATED PARKING AND SIGNAGE AT 610 WEST GARNET AVENUE, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 15; (CASE 5.0856-CUP).  (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Consider a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0856-CUP, from August 11, 2015 to August 10, 2016.


PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.


PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Thursday, September 24, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.