PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Council Chamber

3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California

www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference.  There will be in-person public access to the meeting location.

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• Submit your public comment to the Planning Commission electronically.  Material may be emailed to:  planning@palmspringsca.gov.  Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission and retained for the official record.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023

5:30 P.M.

Kathy Weremiuk, Chair

Carl Baker

Scott Miller

David Murphy

J.R. Roberts

Robert Rotman

Staff Liaisons:

Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning

Jim Priest, Attorney

Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate

Edward Robertson, Principal Planner

Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner

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) by 9:00 pm on Thursday, November 2, 2023, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.

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 may be offered at this time or at the time of the hearing.  MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON ITEMS #1A ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA.

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:  OCTOBER 25, 2023

             RECOMMENDATION:  Approval.

2.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 2A.      A REQUEST BY PS SOCIAL GROUP INC, (BDA) HYPHEN WINE SHOP, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TYPE 42 LIQUOR LICENSE LOCATED AT 1007 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1, (CASE NO. 5.1535 CUP AMND) (GM).

                      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution determining the project is exempt from CEQA review and approve the project subject to conditions.

2B.       A REQUEST BY MSA CONSULTING, INC. ON BEHALF OF EMP 2, LLC, FOR A PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38721 TO SUBDIVIDE AN UNDEVELOPED 6.47-ACRE PARCEL INTO THIRTY-SIX (36) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, FOUR LETTERED LOTS, AND PRIVATE STREETS WITHIN THE ESCENA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-231); PLANNING AREA 7A, LOCATED AT 704-738 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL; ZONE PD-231; SECTION 07 (CASE STM-2023-0013/TTM 38721) (ER).

 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and approve the proposed TTM 38721 subject to conditions.

 2C.       A REQUEST BY MSA CONSULTING, INC. ON BEHALF OF EMP 2, LLC, FOR A PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38722 TO SUBDIVIDE AN UNDEVELOPED 13.28-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHTY-THREE (83) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, NINE LETTERED LOTS, AND PRIVATE STREETS WITHIN THE ESCENA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-231), PLANNING AREA 5A, LOCATED AT 864-978 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL; ZONE PD-231; SECTION 07 (CASE STM-2023-0012/TTM 38722) (ER).

 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and approve the proposed TTM 38722 subject to conditions.

3.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (None)

4.       NEW BUSINESS: (None)

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND 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 5:30 pm, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. 

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 Office of the City Clerk, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.  Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.  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 Department of Planning Services, (760) 323-8245.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects.  If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the city will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner.  Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

                I, Vanessa Acosta, Administrative Assistant, Department of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, as required by established policies and procedures.

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                                                                                                                            Vanessa Acosta, Administrative Assistant

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