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

                          AGENDA
                  September 14, 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, September 8, 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 July 13, July 27 Special Meeting, July 27 and August 10, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of July 13, July 27 Special Meeting, July 27
and August 10, 2011.

1B. Case 3.0706 MAA – A request by Remington Hotels to install controlled access to off-street parking areas at the Renaissance Hotel located at 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone RA (Section 14 Master Plan), Section 14. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner) 

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SP 09-002 AMEND – A request by Censource to amend a previously approved sign program for the “Rimrock Plaza” shopping center to allow signage for the fuel station at the northwest corner of the shopping center located at 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1209 / CZ TPM 35681 - A request by Noble & Company for a Change of Zone (CZ) from Energy Industrial (E-I) to Manufacturing (M-2) and a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 35681 to subdivide a roughly 30 acre parcel into 6 parcels, located on 19th Avenue between Karen Avenue and Hallett Avenue, APN’s 666-320-007, 009 and 013; Section 15. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To continue the public hearing indefinitely. 

3B. Case 5.1269 CUP – A request by Lend Lease representing 7-Eleven for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a 24-hour convenience store use at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD-77, Section 22. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

3C. Case TPM 36387 Reversion to Acreage – A request by Brandenburg Family Associates to eliminate lot lines and revert approximately 24.4 acres of vacant property to one single parcel at the northeast corner of Farrell Drive and Baristo Road (also located at approximately 2705 East Tahquitz Canyon Way), Zone PD-71A, Section 13. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to the Conditions of Approval.

4. STUDY SESSION: 

4A. Discussion pertaining to temporary banners, digital signs and “for lease” signs. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

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, September 28, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.