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

AGENDA

July 14, 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, July 8, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1A. Resolution of Appreciation - A resolution recognizing Leo Cohen for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Planning Commission.

Recommendation: To adopt the Resolution of Appreciation recognizing Leo Cohen for his years of service to the City of Palm Springs.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

2A. Minutes of June 2, 2010 and June 9, 2010.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of June 2, 2010 and June 9, 2010.

2B. Case 5.1070 / PD 317 - A request by Newport Federal / CT – Eagle Member, LLC, for a one-year time extension for Planned Development District 317 (PDD 317) a previously approved subdivision of 75 single-family and 155 town-homes on the west side of South Palm Canyon Drive at Bogert Trail, Zone SP-1 & W-R-A-1, Section 34 (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, Case 5.1070 PDD 317 for a one year time extension from July 5, 2010 to July 14, 2011, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval.

2C. Case 5.1162 / PD 342 (Palm Mountain Resort) - A request by Fred Grand, on behalf of Pacific Hospitality Group, for a one year time extension for a previously approved General Plan Amendment and a Planned Development District to renovate the existing hotel located 155 South Belardo Road, Zone R3, Section 1. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one year time extension for Case 5.1162 General Plan Amendment and Planned Development District 342 (PDD 342) from July 16, 2010 to July 15, 2011, subject to revised engineering conditions.

2D. Case 5.1164 / PD 343 - A request by Crossley Partnership LLC, for a one year time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District (PDD 343) for the development of retail and office space on approximately 3.8-acres located at the northwest corner of Crossley Road and East Sunny Dunes, Zone M-1, Section 20. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, a one year time extension for Case 5.1164 / PD 343, from October 3, 2010 to October 2, 2011, subject to the revised engineering conditions.

3. OTHER BUSINESS:

3A. Case SP 07-153 Sign Program – A request by Barbara Marshall, on behalf of the Sunmor Neighborhood Organization, for a sign program to allow a neighborhood entry sign at the southeast corner of Farrell Drive and Livmor Avenue on the property located at 2639 Livmor Avenue, Zone R-1-C, Section 13. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3B. Case SI 10-053 Sign Appeal – An appeal by Integrated Sign Associates, on behalf of Go Wireless, for the installation of signage on three elevations of a pad building located at 5001 East Ramon Road, Zone W-M-1, Section 20. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To uphold the Director of Planning Services’ decision and deny the subject appeal.

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., Wednesday, July 28, 2010, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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