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

                           AGENDA

November 10, 2010    /    1:30 PM 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, November 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.

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. CONSENT CALENDAR: 

1A. Case 5.1160 / PD 341 – A request by Nexus Development for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use development consisting of two hotels up to 306 rooms, retail / restaurant and office space located at 3001 East Tahquitz Canyon, Zone PD 341, Section 14. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from January 28, 2011 to January 27, 2012.

1B. Case 5.0856 CUP – A request by Palm Springs Freeway Development LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a 65-unit hotel with two drive-thru restaurants located at 610 West Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-P, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from August 13, 2010 to August 12, 2011.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case SI 10-093 – An application by Mercedes Benz of Palm Springs requesting approval of a main wall sign that exceeds fifty square feet in size for the remodeled automobile dealership at 4095 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-2, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. PUBLIC HEARING:

3A. Case 5.1052 / TTM 33334 – An application by Hunter Holdings, LLC, for the approval of Tentative Tract Map 33334 for a previously approved mixed-use development within the existing Racquet Club of Palm Springs located at 2743 North Indian Drive, Zone PDD 313, Section 3. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: Recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 33334 to the City Council subject to the attached findings and revised Conditions of Approval.

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, December 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.