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

                     AGENDA

            Wednesday, January 11, 2012    /    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, January 5, 2012. 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 December 14, 2011.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of December 14, 2011. 

1B. Case 5.1160 AMND PDD 341 / TPM 35989 AMND – Resolution of denial of an amendment to PDD 341 “Vivante” assisted living facility.

Recommendation: To adopt the resolution of denial.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SP 10-006 AMEND – A request by Rite Aid for a sign program amendment to allow additional accessory and directional signage for the pharmacy building located at 111 South Sunrise Way, Zone RA, Section 14. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

2B. PDD 267-TM 31525 – A request by K. Hovnanian Companies to waive obligations to perform utility undergrounding as required by the Municipal Code and approved conditions of approval for the Four Seasons Development within Tract 31525 located at the East side of Sunrise Way and Whitewater Wash, Zone PD 267, Section 36. (Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission deny the request to waive the applicant’s obligations to perform utility undergrounding at the Four Seasons Development within Tract 31525.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

3A. Case 5.1255 CUP AMEND – A request by Desert Sun Center / The Center for an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit to change the day and hours of operation for the existing food bank and distribution facility at 610 South Belardo Road, Zone PD-77, Section 22. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment as proposed.

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, January 25, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.