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

                        AGENDA

                                                           January 13, 2010    /   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 January 7, 2010. 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 7, 2009, November 12, 2009 and December 9, 2009.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of October 7, 2009, November 12, 2009 and December 9, 2009. 

1B. Case 3.2952 MAJ (Privado) – A request by Enterprise California for a one-year time extension for a previously approved project consisting of an 81 unit condominium development located on the northeast corner of Amado Road and Avenida Caballeros, Zone R-4, Section 14, APN 508-580-055, -069, -071, -074, -075. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension for Case 3.2952 MAJ from December 13, 2009 to December 12, 2010.

1C. Case 3.3399 MAJ – A request by Dan Wainright of America’s Tire to construct a 6,947 square foot retail store for the sale and installation of tires at 4817 East Ramon Road, Zone W-M-1, Section 19, APN: 680-101-003, -005, -023. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SI 09-092 Sign – A request by Del Taco LLC to install a freeway sign on an existing pylon sign located at 6600 North Indian Canyon Drive (Chevron), Zone H-C, Section 23, APN: 669-091-018. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1215 GPA - Update of the Housing Element of the General Plan
(Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, ACIP, Planning Director)

Recommendation: To recommend the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration and approve the Housing Element of the General Plan. 

3B. Case 5.1218 ZTA – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, proposing revisions in Section 93.22 “Medical Cannabis Collective/Cooperatives” of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, as requested by the City Council.

Recommendation: To adopt the draft resolution and recommend approval of the proposed Zone Text Amendment to Section 93.22. “Medical Cannabis Collective/Cooperatives”. (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

4. STUDY SESSION:

4A. Establishment of an Amnesty / Abatement Program for Non-Permitted Canopy Structures

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 Planning Commission.

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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