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

                           AGENDA

                        April 27, 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, April 21, 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 February 9, 2011, February 23, 2011, March 9, 2011 and March 23, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of February 9, 2011, February 23, 2011, March 9, 2011 and March 23, 2011. 

1B. 5.1132 / PD 333 Time Extension – A request by the City of Palm Springs for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use development consisting of a 200-room Mondrian Hotel and a 50-unit condominium project located at the northeast corner of Amado Road and Calle Alvarado Zone PD 333, Section 14. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the time extension request from April 22, 2011, to April 21, 2012, subject to the attached revised conditions of approval. 

1C. A request for approval to replace an existing 131-foot tall meteorological tower with a new 197-foot tall tower at the same location.

Recommendation: To approve, as submitted.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Initiation of a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) to add certain uses to the list of permitted uses in the CBD. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: Direct staff as appropriate. 

2B. Case 5.0749 CUP AMND (Space120 formerly Alternate Route) - A review of an amendment to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a cocktail lounge located at 120 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: Direct staff as appropriate.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1249 / PDD 358 – A planned development district application from Palm Springs Treatment Centers, LLC, (Michael’s House) requesting to revise the methodology for calculating density for an assisted living facility and to seek approval of that use at an existing facility at 430 Cahuilla Road; Zone R-3, Section 15. (Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 5.1249 / PDD 358 and recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

3B. Case 8.254 SI VAR – An application by Jerry Keller for a sign variance to install two main signs that exceed the maximum permitted letter height and sign area for the property located at 200 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (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 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.