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

                         AGENDA

                           March 23, 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 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 March 9, 2011 will be provided at the next Planning Commission meeting of April 13, 2011.


1B. Case 3.3108 MAJ – A request by David Gandolfo partner of Indian Oasis Self Storage, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved 108,000 square foot storage facility located at 900 San Luis Rey Drive, Zone M-1, Section 20. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval of a one-year time extension from November 14, 2010 to November 13, 2011.

1C. Case SP 11-002 – A request by Cathy Reno Brovillet for an amendment to a previously approved sign program to change a design requirement for the property located at 382-396 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner; David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, as submitted.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 5.1050 PD 312 An application by Studio M Salon & Spa for an amendment to Planned Development District 312 to allow a salon and spa use within PD 312 at the Smoke Tree Commons shopping center located at 2465 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 1025, Zone C-S-C, Section 25. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2B. Desert Fashion Plaza Revitalization – Orientation to Development Agreement


3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073; An application by Noble & Company for a Change of Zone from Energy Industrial (E-I) to Manufacturing (M-2) and a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 36073) to subdivide an approximately 98 acre parcel into 3 parcels.

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and recommend approval of the project to the City Council subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

3B. Case 5.1222 ZTA and 5.1225 ZTA - Zoning Ordinance Amendments of Section 93.13.00.A of the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the definition of “hillside area” and Section 91.00.10 relating to the definition of “building height”. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission:

1. Open the public hearing and receive any testimony.

2. Adopt the attached draft resolution recommending certain amendments to Section 93.13.00.A of the Palm Springs Zoning Code regarding the definition of “hillside area”.

3. Provide any direction or amendment to the approved Planning Commission resolution regarding a recommended amendment to the definition of “building height”.


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, April 13, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

ADDED STARTERS: If there are added starters, action is required to determine eligibility for consideration.