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

                           AGENDA

                     May 11, 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, May 5, 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 April 6, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve minutes of April 6, 2011. 

1B. Case 11-024 LUP – A Land Use Permit determination request by ev R & D for outdoor display of four (4) for sale electric bicycles in the Central Business District located at 301 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To allow for the outdoor display of four (4) electric bicycles for sale at 301 N. Palm Canyon Drive.

1C. Case 11-025 LUP - A Land Use Permit determination request by Latino Books Y Mas for outdoor display of one (1) postcard rack and two (2) rolling cases in the Central Business District located at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To allow for the outdoor display of one (1) postcard rack and two (2) rolling cases at 301 N. Palm Canyon Drive.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case 5.197 PD 76 AMND – An application by VIP Urgent Care for an amendment to Planned Development District 76 to allow an urgent care use within PD 76 at Sunrise Square shopping center located at 100 S. Sunrise Way, Zone PD 76, Section 13. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the proposed use. 

2B. Case 5.0972 PD 286 AMND – An application by Lissoy Family Trust for modifications to approved plans and incorporation of newly selected color schemes for 28 un-built homes within a 61-unit detached residential tract commonly known as Luminaire located at 1900 Araby Drive, Zone RGA(6) & R-1-B, Section 25. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

2C. Case 5.0666 PD 231 AMND – A proposal by Alta Verde Escena, LLC, to amend a previously approved final development plans to allow four (4) new prototype homes in Planning Areas 9A and 9B at the Escena Development located at 1000 North Gene Autry Trail, Zone PD 231, Section 7. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment as proposed.

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., Wednesday, May 25, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.