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

September 23, 2009    /    1:30 P.M. 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, September 17, 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.

If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at, or prior to, the Planning Commission meeting.

Please silence all cell phones, pagers and/or other electronic devices for the duration of the meeting.

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. Case 3.2743 – A request by Allen Yadgari of Hotel Moderne Redevelopment for a one-year time extension for a previously approved renovation of a 29-unit hotel located at 1910 South Camino Real, Zone R-2, Section 26. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, a one-year time extension from August 8, 2009 to August 7, 2010.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A Case 3.3374 MAJ – A request by Paul Mahoney and Chris Hermann of Aunt Effie’s Gardens to construct a retail garden store with outdoor display located at 2393 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 3. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

2B. Part I / Part II / Part III  -  Case 10.470 DET – An application by Well in the Desert requesting that the Planning Commission determine that an emergency food box distribution, meal service and social services center for poor and homeless people be considered similar to uses permitted in the M-1-P Zone, specifically for the property located at 555 Commercial Road, Section 12. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To deny without prejudice.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

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. Annual Schedule for Planning Commission Representation to the Architectural Advisory Committee Meetings.

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 a Study Session on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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