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

                                            AGENDA                       

             July 13, 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, July 7, 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 25, 2011 and June 8, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of May 25, 2011 and June 8, 2011. 

1B. Case 5.1070 PD 351 (Eagle Canyon) Time Extension – A request by Trimont Real Estate Advisors for a one-year time extension for a previously approved subdivision of 75-single family residences, 155 town-homes and an activity center on 80 acres out of a 117-acre site located on the west side of South Palm Canyon Drive at Bogert Trail, Zone PD 351, Section 34. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from July 5, 2011 to July 4, 2012, subject to revised Conditions of Approval. 

1C. Case 5.1162 PD 342 (Palm Mountain Resort) Time Extension – A request by Palm Mountain Resort and Spa for a one-year time extension for a previously approved General Plan Amendment and a Planned Development District to renovate the existing Palm Mountain Resort on approximately 2.77-acre site located at 155 South Belardo Road, Zone PD 342 / R3, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from July 16, 2011 to July 15, 2012, subject to revised Conditions of Approval. 

1D. Case 3.3487 MAJ – Lloyd’s Pest Control for a Major Architectural Application to construct a 2,420-square foot industrial building with landscaping and parking on a vacant lot located at 19161 Newhall Street, Zone M-2, Section 15. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To determine that a pest control service use is consistent with other uses permitted within the M-2 Zone and approve the project, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SP 11-061 Sign Program – A request by the Southridge Homeowners Association for the replacement of an existing community identification sign with a new 73.3 square foot freestanding sign located at 2153 Southridge Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 30. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a sign program to include a new 73.3 square foot community identification sign, as presented. 

2B. Case SP 11-003 Sign Program – A request by Donahue Schriber for an amendment to a previously approved sign program to allow tenant identification signage on the two existing monument signs at the Smoke Tree Village shopping center located at 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CSC, Section 25. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2C. Appointment to Vacancy on Architectural Advisory Committee

Recommendation: To direct staff, as appropriate.

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, July 27, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.