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

                         AGENDA

                  June 8, 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, June 2, 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 May 11, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of May 11, 2011.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case 5.1263 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs recommending to the City Council that a proposed Development Agreement for the Desert Fashion Plaza and related properties is not in conformance with the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan; location is at the intersection of North Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way and related properties; Zone C-B-D, Section 15. (Project Planner, Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to modifications. 

2B. Case 5.0899 PD 271 AMEND – An application by Toll Brothers, Inc. for an amendment to the Final Development Plans of Planned Development District 271, commonly known as Alta, to allow minor footprint and elevation changes to the three house plans approved for the 67-lot subdivision located at 3200 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment as proposed.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. Case 5.1264 CUP – An application by Richard Haskamp, owner of Streetbar, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the expansion of an existing bar, new game room and additional outdoor patio seating area located at 224 East Arenas Road, Zone RA, Section 14. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the Case 5.1264 CUP, subject to Conditions o Approval. 

3B. Case 5.1039 CUP-AMEND – An application by Willamette Capital Management, LTD, requesting an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcohol in the pool area of Horizon Hotel located at 1050 East Palm Canyon Drive (The Horizon Hotel), Zone R-3 & R-2, Section 23. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

3C. Case 5.1222 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the purpose, definition and review criteria of Hillside Development, as contained within Section 93.13.00. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning of Services)

Recommendation: To adopt the draft resolution recommending certain amendments to Section 93.13.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code regarding Hillside Development. 

3D. Case 5.1211 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to the establishment of policies and standards for outdoor accessory and religious institutions.

Recommendation: To adopt draft resolution and recommend approval to the City Council.

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, June 22, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.