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

                   August 10, 2011    /    1:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

                     AGENDA

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, August 4, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1A.  Resolution of Commendation - A resolution of commendation recognizing Jon Caffery for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Palm Springs Planning Commission.

Recommendation: To adopt the Resolution of Commendation recognizing Jon Caffery for his years of service to the Palm Springs Planning Commission.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

2A. Minutes of July 13, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of July 13, 2011.

3. OTHER BUSINESS: 

3A. SP 11-007 Sign Program AMEND / 5.1050 PD 312 AMEND – A request by Donahue Schriber Realty Group for an amendment to an approved sign program and a minor amendment to the Final Development Plan to allow rooftop signage and an additional sign for a tenant in Building D within the Smoke Tree Commons shopping center located at 2465 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD-312, Section 25. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To deny without prejudice.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

4A. Case 5.1266 PDD 359 – A Planned Development District application by Michael’s House for a proposed 60-bed substance abuse recovery center/assisted living facility located at 1910 South Camino Real; Zone R-2, Section 26. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 5.1266 PDD 359, subject to Conditions of Approval and recommend approval to the City Council. 

4B. Case 5.1091 PD 324 AMND (Port Lawrence) - An application by Palm Springs LLC, Lawrence Rael, to amend a previously approved Planned Development District 324 from residential/commercial to a 175-room boutique hotel and approximately 30,000 sq. ft. commercial space development located on the south side of Alejo Road between North Palm Canyon and North Indian Canyon Drives, Zone PD 324, Section 15. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 5.1091 PD 324 Amendment, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 

4C. Case 5.1271 ZTA – An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code related to sign regulations pertaining to temporary banners, digital signs and “or lease” signs. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services.)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission forward its recommendation 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.

5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

    5A. Election of Chair

    5B. Election of Vice-Chair

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, September 14, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.