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

                           AGENDA

             Wednesday, February 22, 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, February 16, 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 February 8, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of February 8, 2012. 

1B. Case 3.3531 SFR - An application by James and Lorrie Etchason to construct a roughly 3,398 square foot single family residence on a 19,602 square foot lot at 1451 Bogert Trail, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 3.3531 SFR, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case SP 06-084 AMEND – An application by Lundin Development Co. for an amendment to a previously approved sign program to allow tenant identification signs on the existing monument signs for the Ralph’s CVS Pharmacy shopping center located at 425 South Sunrise Way, Zone NC (Section 14 Master Plan). (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case SP 06-084 AMEND, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

2B. Case SP 10-006 AMEND – An application by Best Signs, Inc. on behalf of Eisenhower Health Center for an amendment to the existing sign program to allow modifications to existing signage for the medical office at the commercial complex located at the southwest corner of Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone RA (Section 14 Master Plan). (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case SP 10-006 AMEND, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. PUBLIC HEARING: 

3A. Case 5.1269 CUP – An application 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 Case 5.1269 CUP, subject to Conditions of Approval.

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, March 14, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.