PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
July 22, 2009    /    1:30 P.M.
       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 Thursday, July 16, 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 June 24, 2009 and July 8, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of June 24, 2009 and July 8, 2009.

1B. Case 5.0856 CUP – A request by Palm Springs Freeway Development LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a 65-unit hotel with two drive-thru restaurants located at 610 Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-P, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, a one-year time extension from August 13, 2009 to August 13, 2010, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval.

1C. Case 5.1164 PD 343 – A request by Crossley Partners, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District for a mixed use project consisting of a 54,122 square feet retail and office center on an approximate 3.8-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Crossley Road and East Sunny Dunes Road, Zone M-1, Section 2. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, a one-year time extension from September 12, 2009 to September 12, 2010, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval. 

1D. Case 5.1070 PD 317 / TTM 30047 (Eagle Canyon) - A request by Newport Federal/CT – Eagle Member LLC, for a time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District and Tentative Tract Map on an approximate 80-acre parcel located on the west side of South Palm Canyon Drive at Bogert Trail, Zone PD 317, Section 34 (Canyon South Specific Plan). (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, a one year time extension from July 5, 2009 to July 5, 2010, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SP 09-004 - An application by Best Signs to implement a Sign Program for the building located at 979 South Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 19. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

2B. Case 10.469 DET. An application by Cynthia Kaye of CK Dance for a request that the Planning Commission determine that a dance studio is similar to the uses allowed in the M-1-P Zone, Section 12. (Project Planner: Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner).

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission determine that a dance studio use is a similar use to other permitted uses allowed within the M-1-P zone.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A.  Case 5.1203 CUP / 6.507 VAR – A request by T-Mobile USA, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 60-foot tall commercial communication antenna within a slim-line monopole and a Variance to reduce the side yard setback and exceed the maximum antenna height permitted at 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive (Club Trinidad), Zone R-3, Section 24. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) (Continued from the July 8, 2009 meeting)

Recommendation: To continue to an indefinite date. 

3B. Case 5.1217 PD 355 (Villa Las Palmas) - A request by Robert H. Gray on behalf of Las Palmas Associates, LLC, for a Planned Development District to allow construction of an 11-unit, two-story hotel building on an approximate 16,140 square foot parcel located at 1490 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, Case 5.1217 PD355, the project architecture and recommend approval of the PDD to the City Council, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 

3C. Case 3.3333 MAJ / TTM 36185 / 7.1320 AMM - A request by Community Dynamics for architectural approval of a 51-unit moderate income for-sale townhouse complex and a condominium map on an approximate 3.6-acre parcel located at 3130 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 2. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To continue to a date certain of September 9, 2009.

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, September 9, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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