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

March 25, 2009 AGENDA 

                           1:30 PM Regular Meeting

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, March 20, 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 March 11, 2009

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of March 11, 2009. 

1B. Case 3.3317 MAJ - A request by RP Wages for Signature Flight to construct a new pre-engineered 26,700 square foot airport hanger on airport property located at 3601 East Alejo Road, Zone A, Section 13, APN: 502-100-030. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case 5.0899 PD 271 AMND (Alta) – A request by Basel Investors, Inc., to amend the development standards for an existing Planned Development District (PDD 271) located at the northeast corner of Acanto Way and South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 271, Section 35, APN: 512-290-032. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner) (Continued from the March 11, 2009 meeting.)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2B. Case LUP 06-023C (Ignition Coffee Shop) – An appeal of the Planning Director’s decision denying an amendment of a previously approved Land Use Permit for the extension of business hours located at 123 North Palm Canyon Drive, #311, Zone CBD, Section 15, APN 513-560-008. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner) (Continued from the March 11, 2009 meeting.)

Recommendation: To review the security plan, as submitted, and adopt the draft resolution, as proposed. 

PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: 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.

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 Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 1:30 pm, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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