PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
September 9, 2009    /    1:30 P.M. Regular 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 Thursday, September 3, 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.

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 Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

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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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 

1A. Resolution of Appreciation - A resolution recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Planning Commission.

Recommendation: To adopt the Resolution of Appreciation recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his years of service to the City of Palm Springs.

2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

2A. Election of Chair

2B. Election of Vice-Chair

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

3A. Minutes of July 22, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of July 22, 2009.

3B. Case 3.1389 MAJ – A request by Desert Water Agency for architectural approval for a 3,600 square foot warehouse/ storage building located at 1200 South Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 20. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

4. OTHER BUSINESS:

4A. Appointment of two (2) Architectural Advisory Committee Members.

Recommendation: Direct staff regarding appointment to the Architectural Advisory Committee to fill the vacancies for two open seats.

4B. Case SP 09-002 – A request by Best Signs, Inc. to implement a new sign program for the Rimrock Plaza shopping center located the southeast corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

5A. 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 the hearing to a date to be determined.

5B. Case 5.1226 CUP / 6.513 VAR - A request by Royal Street Communications for a Conditional Use Permit to install a new fifty-five foot tall commercial communication antenna and a Variance to exceed the maximum height permitted from fifteen feet to fifty-five feet located at 2101 Sahara Road, Zone P, Section 1. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval.

5C. Case 5.1227 CUP / 6.517 VAR - A request by Royal Street Communications for a Conditional Use Permit to install a fifty-five foot tall commercial communication antenna and a Variance to exceed the maximum antenna height permitted from fifteen feet to fifty-five feet located at 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval.

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 23, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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