PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
JANUARY 28, 2009
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California
                     1:30 p.m.

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 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2009.

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.

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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:

1A. Minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of January 7, 2009 and January 14, 2009.

2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:

2A. Case 5.1160 PD 341 - Final PD (Convention Center Commons) - An application by O & M Tahquitz, LLC, (Nexus Development) for approval of the final development plans of a previously approved mixed-use development consisting of two hotels up to 306 rooms, retail/restaurant and office space use located on the northwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Hermosa Drive, Zone PD 341, Section 14 (IL), APN: 508-070-028 and -040. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission finds the final development plans in substantial conformance with the previously approved Preliminary Planned Development District 341 (PD 341).

3. OTHER BUSINESS:

3A. Resolution of Appreciation - A resolution recognizing James Cioffi for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Architectural Advisory Committee.

Recommendation: To adopt the Resolution of Appreciation recognizing James Cioffi for his service.


PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.


PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: This time is set aside for the Planning Director to update the Planning Commission on important items initiated by staff or members of the City Council.


ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to a study session on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

ADDED STARTERS: If there are added starters, action is required to determine eligibility for consideration.