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

                    AGENDA 

                      Thursday, November 12, 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, November 5, 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 October 28, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of October 28, 2009. 

1B. Case 5.1042 / PD 311 – A request by South Palm Canyon, LLC., for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use development located at 450-490 South Palm Canyon Dr., Zone CBD, Section 13, APN 513-214-004. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from October 25, 2009 to October 24, 2010.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1230 CUP - An application by Steve and Catherine Alderson for the construction of an approximately 8,650 square foot single-family residence with a casita on a hillside lot. The approximate 0.74-acre property is located at 1600 Avenida Sevilla, Zone R-1-A. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 5.1230 CUP, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 

3B. Case 5.1228 CUP - An application by Del Taco, LLC., for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new drive-through restaurant that is approximately 2,163 square feet in size on a vacant property located at 6620 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone H-C. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3C. Case 5.0889 PD 272 AMND-B / TTM 35253 - A request by K. Hovnanian Homes to amend a previously approved PDD 272 and Tract Map 30058. The proposed amendment is to subdivide Lot 178 of Tract 30058 into three single-family residential lots located at 1221 Solana Trail, Zone 0-5, APN: 669-700-057. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment to the Final Development Plans.

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, December 2, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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