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

                               AGENDA 
                         

                       January 26, 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 20, 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.

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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

1A. Case 5.1257 CUP – An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by College of the Desert (COD), for the installation of a 10-megawatt solar energy conversion system on approximately 60 acres located at the west portion of the West Valley Campus, North of Tramview Road and West of Indian Canyon Drive Zone R-1-C.  (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Case 5.1257-CUP, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 

1B. Case 5.1222 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the definition of “hillside area” as contained within Section 93.13.00.A. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: To adopt the draft resolution recommending certain amendments to Section 93.13.00A of the Palm Springs Zoning Code regarding the definition of “hillside area”.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case 5.1232 College Park Specific Plan - Background information and orientation to the draft College Park Specific Plan and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR). (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

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.

           A.) Architectural Advisory Committee Interviews: Discussion of schedules


ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to Wednesday, February 9, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.