PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
April 22, 2009, 1:30 PM
MEETING AGENDA

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, April 17, 2009.

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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 April 8, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of April 8, 2009.

1B. Case 5.0909 CUP - A draft resolution recommending to the City Council modification of the conditions of approval for the Viceroy Hotel located at 415 South Belardo Road, Zone R-3, Section 15. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning)

Recommendation: To approve, as submitted.

1C. Case 5.1082 / PD 321 – A request by Nexus Development for a one year time extension for a previously approved 84-unit condominium complex, a clubhouse and recreational areas located at the southeast corner of Avenida Caballeros and Alejo Road, Zone HR and MBR, Section 14, APNs: 508-060-008, -009 and -031. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one year time extension from April 18, 2009 to April 18, 2010.

1D. Case 3.2801 MAJ – A request by Familian Business Park for a one year time extension for a previously approved commercial/industrial building complex located at 1066 North Gene Autry Trail, Zone W-M-1-P, Section 7, APN 677-260-026. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one year time extension from March 28, 2009 to March 28, 2010.

1E. Case 3.2802 MAJ – A request by Familian Business Park for a one year time extension for a previously approved commercial/industrial building complex located at 890 North Gene Autry Trail, Zone W-M-1-P, Section 7, APN 677-260-027. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one year time extension from March 28, 2009 to March 28, 2010.

1F. Case 3.3331 SFR – An application by Peter Halper, owner, to remodel and add approximately 1,499 square feet to an existing single-family hillside residence at 700 West Ramon Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 15, APN: 513-550-005 (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:

2A. Case 5.1132 PD 333 AMND (Mondrian Hotel) - An application by Lauri Kibby of the Oasi Group, LLC, to amend a previously approved Final Planned Development District 333 (PDD 333) for the development of a 200-room hotel, 143 condominium units and a parking structure on approximately 10.47-acre site located at the northwest corner of Avenida Caballeros and Amado Road, Zone PDD-333, Section 14, APN: 508-034-011, 012, 013, and 014. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment to the Final Development Plans, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A.

3A. OTHER BUSINESS:

3A. Case 3.1142 MAA – Amendment to Landscape Plan for Twin Palm Condominiums, located on the South side of Twin Palms Drive, approximately 1400 feet west of Sunrise Way. The project is comprised of two parts:

- Appeal of the Planning Director’s decision allowing an amendment to the Landscape Plan: Appeal by Lorraine Lawrence.
- A subsequent application by the Home Owners Association to propose additional amendments to the approved landscape plan.

3A. ATTACHMENTS
3A. REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN

Recommendation: To approve the landscape plan, as presented (dated April 16, 2009) and uphold the appeal as modified.

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, May 13, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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