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

                       AGENDA

                      Tuesday, November 22, 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, November 17, 2011. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the City’s website at: www.palmspringsca.gov. 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 November 9, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of November 9, 2011. 

1B. Case 5.1042 PD 311 – A request for a one (1) year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use project consisting of a residential, commercial, and recreational facilities located at 450-490 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one (1) year time extension for PD 311 from October 25, 2011 to October 24, 2012.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Palm Springs Zoning Code – Initiation of an Amendment to Chapter 94.00 to Allow the Director of Planning Services to Refer Certain Applications to the Planning Commission

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission initiates a Zone Text Amendment and direct staff to schedule a public hearing and prepare a draft ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 94.00 related to Director referral of Land Use Permits, Minor Architectural Approvals and Administrative Minor Modifications.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1237 GPA PD 357 - An application by Tappan Enterprises, LLC for a General Plan Amendment and a Planned Development District in lieu of Change of Zone for a proposed assisted living facility with landscaping and off-street subterranean parking on an approximate 1.43 acre parcel located at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3 / C-1, Section 10. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To adopt the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve the preliminary PDD and recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment to the City Council. 

3B. Case 5.1268 CUP / 6.525 VAR - An application by WKN Wagner, LLC, to install and operate two new 3-megawatts (MW) wind energy conversion systems (WECS) on an approximate 26-acre parcel and a variance request to increase the maximum height and setback requirements located at 18510 Karen Avenue, Zone E-1, Section 15. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To adopt the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and address the proposed Conditional Use Permit application and the Variance request for height and safety setback requirements.

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., Wednesday, December 14, 2011, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.