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

REVISED AGENDA

                   June 22, 2011    /    1:30 P.M. 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 16, 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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1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

1A. Election of Chair

1B. Election of Vice Chair

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.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 5.0406 PD 183 – A request by Wessman Development to amend allowed uses within an existing Planned Development District #183 for a thrift shop operated by a charitable organization (Palm Springs High School) at the Plaza at Sunrise Shopping Center located at 555 South Sunrise Way, Zone PD 183, Section 23. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the request to amend allowable uses in PD 183. 

2B. Case SP 11-001 – A request by YESCO to implement a sign program for the multi-tenant building located at 1790 North Sunrise Way, Zone C-1, Section 1. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2C.  Case SP 11-004  -  A request by City of Palm Springs to implement a sign program for the multi-tenanted building located at 3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone CC, Section 13.  (Project Planner:  David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation:  Materials to follow.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1039 CUP – An application by Willamette Capital Management, LTD, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcohol in the pool area of the Horizon Hotel located at 1050 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3 & R-2, Section 23. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) (This item was continued from the June 8, 2011 meeting.)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

3B. Case 5.1258 GPA – A General Plan Amendment by the City of Palm Springs, to incorporate the Coachella Valley Non-Motorized Transportation Master Plan into the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan.

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration as an adequate analysis of the potential impacts of the project under the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Case 5.1258 GPA – A General Plan Amendment for the incorporation of the Coachella Valley Non-Motorized Transportation Master Plan into the 2007 City of Palm Springs General Plan.

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.

4. 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.

           4A. Discussion of Summer Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.