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


AGENDA

 
Lyndon Calerdine, Vice-Chair
Douglas Donenfeld
Michael Hirschbein
Douglas Hudson
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, Senior Civil Engineer
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, July 21, 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:  MINUTES OF JULY 13, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve.  

2.    NEW BUSINESS:

2A.    DENLAR, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 16’-9” TO 10’-0" FOR A NEW HILLSIDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 2110 LEONARD ROAD, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3817 MAJ). (FF)
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions

2B.    PALM SPRINGS FREEWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 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 NO. 5.0856-CUP).  (ER)
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions.

2C.    ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

    A.  ELECTION OF CHAIR
    B.  ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR

3.    PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION:

3A.    TOPICS FOR THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL / PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IN SEPTEMBER 2016.

    
PLANNING COMMISSION 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, August 10, 2016, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. 


07-27-16 Regular Meeting Agenda