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

                      February 9, 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, February 3, 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. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall, Office of the City Clerk. Agendas and staff reports are available on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda please contact the Planning Department at (760) 323-8245.

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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Please silence all cell phones, pagers and/or other electronic devices for the duration of the meeting.

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 January 12, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of January 12, 2011. 

1B. Case 5.1108 / PD 326 Time Extension – A request by Wessman Holdings for a one-year time extension for a previously approved 66-unit town-home development on an approximately 6.9-acre parcel located between 1501 and 1601 South Belardo Road, Zone R-3, Section 22. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from February 14, 2011 to February 13, 2012.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. Case 6.520 VAR – A request by Matthew Peterson for a variance to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet to allow construction of a 2-car garage at a single family residence located at 1191 Paseo El Mirador; Zone R-1-C, Section 11.

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission denies the variance request. 

2B. Case 8.253 VAR - A request by Zelda’s Nightclub for a second main sign on the east elevation of the existing building at the Sun Center located at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD-77, Section 22. (David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission denies the variance request.

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, February 16, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.