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

                        AGENDA

                     July 27, 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 21, 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 June 22, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of June 22, 2011. 

1B. Case 5.1164 PD 343 (Crosse Pointe) - A request by Crossley Partners LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District (PD 343) a mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Crossley Road and East Sunny Dunes Road. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, ACIP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from October 3, 2011 to October 2, 2012, subject to revised engineering conditions. 

1C. Case 5.0845 PD 262 AMND (Estancia) – A request by Michele McKee and Laura O’Kane for a minor amendment to the Final Development Plans to construct a 3,885-square foot single-family residence, an attached garage and a casita on a 23,958-square foot lot located at 744 Bella Cara Way, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

1D. Case SP 11-003 Sign Program AMND – A request by Donahue Schriber to amend an approved sign program for additional signage on the existing monument signs at the Smoke Tree Village shopping center located at 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-S-C, Section 25. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case 10.471 DET - A request by Wintec Energy, Ltd, to consider an electric vehicle charging to be a similar use to other permitted uses allowed within the E-I (Energy Industrial) Zone located on the north side of 20th Avenue, midway between SH 62 and Indian Avenue. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: To approve the requested determination. 

2B. Case 3.1120 MAA APPEAL - An appeal by Sifler & Associates, representing property owner, or the Palm Springs Village Apartments, of the Director’s decision to deny a request to construct a new parking area for four (4) parking spaces along East Tahquitz Canyon Way resulting in the removal of mature trees and turf located at 2720 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone R3, Section 13. (Project Planner, Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To uphold the Director’s decision to deny the request.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1267 CUP (Crave Restaurant) - A request by Davy Aker, DBA Modern-Works, LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow beer, wine and dessert bar (Type 42 ABC License) at 390 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Section 15. (Project Planner: David Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

3B. Case 5.1270 ZTA – An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code to allow rotating barber pole signs. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: To conduct a public hearing and recommend approval to the City Council.

3C. Case 5.1235 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code to allow canopies and carports in front yard areas and street side yards. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: To conduct a public hearing 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 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

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