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

                       AGENDA

September 8, 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, September 2, 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.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

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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. OTHER BUSINESS:

1A. Case SP 10-005 – An application by Best Signs, Inc. to implement a sign program to facilitate new signage for the property located at 901 North Palm Canyon Drive (Prescott Place), Zone C-1, Section 10. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

1B. 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: To uphold the decision to approve Case 3.3377 MAA.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. Case 5.1246 CUP / 6.523 VAR – A request by T-Mobile West Corporation for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 47.5-foot tall commercial communication antenna within a sculptural monopole and a Variance application to exceed the maximum antenna structure height permitted at 2100 East Racquet Club Road (Center for Spiritual Living), Zone PD-160, Section 1. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2B. Case 5.1224 Zone Text Amendment – A zone text amendment consolidating conditions for Specific Uses into a single code section. (Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval of the Zone Text Amendment by 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.

        A.     Annual Schedule for Planning Commission Representation to the 

               Architectural  Advisory Committee meetings.

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, September 22, 2010, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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