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

          AGENDA

                                                                          May 27, 2009    /    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 Thursday, May 21, 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 May 13, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of May 13, 2009.

1B. Case TTM 32263 - A request by Jeffery Parker of The Jameson Company for a one-year time extension for a previously approved tentative tract map located at 1301 Montalvo Way, Zone M-1-P, Section 7, APN 677-461-002 & 003. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve and recommend to the City Council the approval of a one year time extension from May 19, 2009 to May 18, 2010.

2. MISCELLANEOUS: 

2A. Case 3.2841 SFR APPEAL. An appeal by Hector Romero, owner, of the director’s decision to deny a request for a consolidant-coated gravel driveway in lieu of asphalt located at a single family residence at 2500 Cahuilla Hills Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 27. (Project Planner, Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To continue to a date certain of June 10, 2009.

3. PUBLIC HEARING: 

3A. Case 5.1221 ZTA-1 - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the establishment of policies and standards for second units in various residential zoning designations. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance to amend Section 93.18.00 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to second units in residential zones.

4. OTHER BUSINESS:

4A. Architectural Advisory Committee: Appointment of Architectural Advisory Committee member.

Recommendation: Direct staff regarding appointment to the Architectural Advisory Committee to fill vacancy for the open seat.

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 Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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