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

AGENDA

                   January 12, 2011    /    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, January 6, 2011. 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 December 8, 2010.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of December 8, 2010.

1B. Case 3.2664 MAA / 7.1349 AMM – An application by Casey Colley & Jose Mendez for architectural approval of an addition to a hillside single-family residence located at 3130 Barona Road, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

1C. Case 3.2826 MAJ TE – A request by Desert Oasis Industrial Lofts, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved project consisting of 58 service/manufacturing lofts within seven buildings located at 400 West San Rafael Road, Zone M-1, Section 34. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

1D. Case 3.3274 MAJ Time Extension – A request by Legacy Development International for a one-year time extension for a previously approved project consisting of a 38-unit senior living condominium complex on approximately 2.66 acres located at 1550 East Amado Road, Section 14(IL). (Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one year time extension from September 24, 2010 to September 23, 2011, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SP 08-002 AMND – An application by Desert Oasis Healthcare for an amendment to the previously approved Airport Office Park sign program to allow one 74.75 square foot halo lit channel letter sign located on the second-story of the new building located at 275 N. El Cielo Drive, Zone A, Section 13. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment to the previously approved sign program. 

2B. Case 5.0984 PD 291 AMEND – An application by Endure Investments, LLC, for an amendment to Planned Development District 291 to allow franchise massage establishments within PD 291 at the Springs shopping center located at 5200 East Ramon Road, Zone M-1-P, Section 17. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. PUBLIC HEARING:

3A. Case 8.238 SI VAR AMEND – An application by Sign-A-Rama for an amendment to an approved sign variance to install two main signs at the existing home improvement store located at 490 East Sunny Dunes Road, Zone C-M, Section 23. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to 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, January 26, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.