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

AGENDA
         October 14, 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 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 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 September 9, 2009 and September 23, 2009

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of September 9, 2009 and September 23, 2009. 

1B. Case 5.0981 PD 289 (Mesquite Villas) – A request by Marshall Ininns for a one-year time extension for a 90-unit attached condominium complex located at West Mesquite Avenue on the south side and west of Belardo Road, Zone R-3, Section 22. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from September 27, 2009 to September 26, 2010.

1C. Case 5.1112 MAJ (The Legends) – A request by Marshall Ininns for a one-year time extension for a 41-unit attached and detached cluster condominium complex located on the north side of 34th Avenue and west of Dinah Shore Drive, Zone W-R-G-A 6, Section 20. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from August 23, 2009 to August 22, 2010.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case SP 09-005 - A request by O2 Architecture for implementation of a sign program for the Palm Canyon Square Commercial Center located at 1021-1079 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1 / R-3, Section 22. (Project Planner, Scott K. Taschner, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

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 43-foot tall commercial communication antenna within a slim-line monopole and a Variance to reduce the side yard setback located at 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive (Club Trinidad), Zone R-3, Section 24. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval of Case 5.1203 CUP and Case 6.507 VAR to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3B.  /  3B - Part 2   /   3B - Part 3   /   3B - Part 4   /   3B - Part 5   /   3B - Part 6

3B - Part 7    Case 5.1231 PDD 356 / TTM 36185 (formerly Case 3.3333 MAJ) - A planned development district application and a condominium map by Community Dynamics Inc. for a 51-unit moderate-income for-sale condominium townhome development with off-street parking, landscaping and recreational areas on an approximately 3.6-acre site located at 3130 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve the Preliminary and Final PDD 356, and recommend that the City Council approve PDD 356 and Tentative Tract Map 36185, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

3C. Case PA 09-005 - A pre-application by Steve George Tappan for a proposed assisted living facility known as “Legacy Palm Springs” with 104 beds in 86 units, dining, common activity areas, outdoor patios and gardens located on a 1.43-acre parcel located at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C1 and R3.. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) The hearing will be conducted for informational purposes only and no action will be taken at this meeting. 

3D. /  3D.a  Case 3.3369 MAJ – A Major Architectural application by the City of Palm Springs to construct a one story, 19,210-square foot animal care facility on a 3-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Vella Road and Mesquite Avenue; Zone “O” (Open Lands). (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approve Case 3.3369 MAJ, subject to the 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 its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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