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

         AGENDA

                                                         June 24, 2009    /    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 Thursday, June 18, 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 June 10, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of June 10, 2009. 

1B. Case 3.2054 SFR – A request by G. Mike Nichols, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved project located at 2242 North Palermo Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 03, APN 504-191-010. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve of a one-year time extension from March 9, 2009 to March 9, 2010.

2. MISCELLANEOUS: 

2A. Case 5.1025 PD 307 AMND - A request by Hank Gordon of Sunquitz SWC, LLC, for a minor amendment to a Condition of Approval to allow additional time to complete the undergrounding of on-site utilities located on the northwest corner of North Sunrise Way and East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone RA, Section 14, APN 508-070-035 and -042. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning)

Recommendation: To approve, a minor amendment to Condition of Approval No. 64 for Case 5.1025 / PD 307.

2B. Case 3.3357 MAJ – A request from the City of Palm Springs to construct a new park on 1.75 acres to be called “Jackie Lee Houston Plaza” located at 281 North Calle Alvarado, Zone HR / R-4, Section 14, APN 508-051-055. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the project design and recommend approval of the Plaza to the City Council.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1037 PD 309 AMND / TTM 33161 (Vista San Jacinto) - An amendment to a previously approved Planned Development District to allow 73 rentals and five for-sale residential dwellings on an approximately 5.95-acre lot located at 301 Rosa Parks Road, Zone R2, Section 34, APN’s: 669-441-014 through -048. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner).

Recommendation: To approve the requested amendment subject to Conditions of Approval 

3B. Case 6.515 VAR - A request by Norlito and LIna Agriam for a Variance to allow a reduced building set-back from the required 15 feet to five feet located at 933 Paseo Caroleta, Zone R-1-D, Section 19, APN: 680-143-014. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

4. 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.

4A. Discussion of Vacation Schedule.

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, July 8, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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