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

AGENDA
          December 9, 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, December 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.

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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. Case 3.3108 MAJ – A request by David Gandolfo partner of Indian Oasis Self Storage, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved 108,000 square foot storage facility located at 900 San Luis Rey Drive, Zone M-1, Section 20, APN: 680-564-009. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval of a one-year time extension from November 14, 2009 to November 13, 2010. 

1B. Case 5.0793 CUP Time Extension – A request by Core Communications to allow a commercial antenna continue operation under its previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 3601 East Mesquite Avenue, Zone O, Section 19. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the time extension request for Case 5.0793 CUP to allow the continued operation of the monopole without specified term, subject to all other Conditions of Approval.

2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:

2A. Case 3.3396 MAA – A request by James Schmidt, architect, for a remodel and addition of a 530 square foot casita to an existing hillside house located at 1951 South Camino Monte, Zone R-1-B, Section 27, APN 513-400-002. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 3.3396 MAA, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 

2B. Case 5.1024 PDD 306 AMND – A request by Jim Cioffi, architect, for a minor change to the previously approved planned development district, PD 306, involving modifications to the building square footage and architecture of the twenty-three un-built single-family residences located within the Palm Springs Country Club at 2900 Whitewater Club Drive known as Alexander Estates II, Zone R-G-A (8), Section 1. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, Case 5.1024 PD 306 AMND, as submitted.

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, January 13, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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