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

                  May 25, 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 19, 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 13, 2011 and April 27, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of April 13, 2011 and April 27, 2011. 

1B. Case 5.1082 PD 321 AMND/TTM 34165 - (The Morrison) - An application by Nexus Development to amend a previously approved Final Development plan to allow accessory units of approximately 468 square feet on lots 3 and 28 of the 53 unit gated single-family residence complex located at the southeast corner of Avenida Caballeros and Alejo Road, Zone PD 321, Section 1 (IL). (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 5.1082 PDD 321 AMND, subject to Conditions of Approval 

1C. Case 5.1056 PD 314 Time Extension – A request by Palm Canyon 102, LP, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use project located at 850 – 990 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 314, Section 23. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension request from July 12, 2011 to July, 11 2012, subject to the revised conditions of approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case 3.3439 SFR – A request to construct an approximately 5,500 square foot single family residence on a hillside lot at 3172 Bogert Trail, Zone R-1-B; Section 35. (Planner Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 3.3439 SFR, subject to conditions of approval.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.0749 CUP-A (Space120) – To consider revocation or modification of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a cocktail lounge located at 120 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) (Continued from the meeting of April 27, 2011.)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it not revoke the CUP for the cocktail lounge at 120 South Palm Canyon Drive, but that the conditions of approval be modified to require a security plan. 

3B. Case 5.1263 – A request by Wessman Holdings, LLC for consideration of a draft Development Agreement to renovate and remodel the existing Desert Fashion Plaza in accordance with the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan (Case 5.1204) located at the intersection of North Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way and related properties.

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission determine that the draft Development Agreement between the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Promenade, LLC and Wessman Holdings, LLC meets the required findings of state and local law.

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, June 8, 2011, City Hall Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.