PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
Philip Klatchko, Chair
Lyndon Calerdine
Douglas Donenfeld
Michael Hirschbein
Randy Lowe
Lisa Middleton
Kathy Weremiuk
Staff Liaisons:
Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Michael Daudt, Deputy City Attorney
Terri Hintz, Planning Administrative Coordinator
Savat Khamphou, Assistant Director of Public Works
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner
Ken Lyon, Associate 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, February 18, 2016.
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: FEBRUARY 10, 2016 STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2A. SUSAN THABIT, REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) TENNIS COURT LIGHT POLES AT A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF TWELVE (12) FEET LOCATED AT 790 NORTH MISSION ROAD, ZONE R-1-A (CASE 5.1385 CUP). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to Conditions.
2B. JACQUELINE BECKER, OWNER REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE CONVERSION OF A GARAGE TO LIVING SPACE; THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CARPORT WITHIN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND THE ADDITION OF A SECOND STORY TO AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 295 EAST PALO VERDE AVENUE (CASE NO. 6.546). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Denial.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
3A. PINNACLE VIEW, LLC, OWNER, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A GATEHOUSE COMPLEX AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE DESERT PALISADES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1110 WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD, ZONE ESA-SP, PLANNING AREA 4, DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN (DPSP) (CASE 3.3924 MAJ). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to Conditions.
3B. DANIEL DORADO, APPLICANT, FOR A LAND USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE SALES IN AN EXISTING RETAIL PARKING LOT AT 5601 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1 (CASE NO. 16-016 LUP). (FF)
RECOMMENDATION: Denial.
4. OTHER BUSINESS:
4A. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
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, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.