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

                             AGENDA

September 28, 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 22, 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. Case 5.0856 CUP – A request by Freeway Development, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a 65-unit hotel with two drive-thru restaurants located at 610 West Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-P, Section 15. (Project Planner, Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from August 13, 2011 to August 12, 2012.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SP 11-009 Sign Program – A request by Best Signs, Inc. to implement a sign program for a restaurant, hotel and tennis club complex located at 701 West Baristo Road, Zone R-2 and R-G-A (8), Section 15. (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 north of 19th Avenue and west of Indian Canyon Drive, Zone E-I, Section 15. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To adopt the draft Negative Declaration and approve Case 5.1209 Change of Zone and Tentative Parcel Map 35681, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

3B. Case 5.1272 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code to establish regulations allowing off-site advertising displays (billboards). (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.

     A. Annual Schedule for Planning Commission Representation to the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC ) meetings.


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, October 12, 2011, City Hall Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.