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

AGENDA
              March 10, 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 Thursday, March 4, 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 February 10, 2010.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of February 10, 2010.

1B. Case 5.1135 / PD 334 Time Extension – A request by Rainbow Vision for a one-year time extension for a previously approved 184-unit condominium project located at the southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive, Zone WR3, Section 30. (Project Planner, Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from March 19, 2010, to March 18, 2011.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 3.2049 MAA – An application by Tom Donahue, owner, requesting approval to construct a 563 square foot rear yard deck addition on a hillside lot located at 262 Crestview Drive, Zone R-1-C, Section 27. (Project Planner, Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2B. Case 3.3377 MAA (City Hall Parking Lot) - An appeal of the Planning Director’s decision to approve the City of Palm Springs parking lot reconfiguration. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission uphold the decision to approve Case 3.3377 MAA.

2C. Case Pre-App P10-001 - A pre-application by Border Valley Trading Company for a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueling facility on an approximately 1 acre parcel located at 670 West Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-P, Section 15. (Project Planner, Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: For information purposes only, no action is required.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. Case 3.3405 MAJ / 6.519 VAR – An Application by Ramon Partnership to construct an office building with associated parking in the front yard setback area located at 4001 East Ramon Road, Zone P, Section 19. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3B. Case 5.1177 / PD 348 - An application by BP West Coast Products, LLC, for the development of a new fuel storage terminal and distribution center that will include extension of the existing fuel pipelines, six fuel storage tanks, pumps, truck loading rack, vapor recovery system, fire protection system, drainage system and an administrative building located along the northeast corner of Halleck Road and 19th Avenue, Zone E-1, Section 15. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission certify the Final EIR; approve the project and recommend approval of the PD to the City Council.

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 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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