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

                         AGENDA
                Wednesday, March 14, 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, March 8, 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 22, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve minutes of February 22, 2012. 

1B. Case 5.1269 CUP – Resolution of denial for a proposed convenience store by Lend Lease (representing 7-Eleven) at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To adopt the resolution of denial.

1C. Case Eng. R11-015 – A request by the City of Palm Springs to vacate an existing 20 feet Golf Course Easement Purposes within Lots 1 thru 55 of Tract 2808 adjoining Lakeside Drive, Pebble Beach and Cherry Hills Drive at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Course. (Project Engineer, Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Engineer)

Recommendation: To approve the vacation of the 20 feet wide Golf Course easement within Tract 2028 on behalf of the 55 property owners of the subdivision. 

1D. Case 3.3543 SFR - An application for a 3,675-square foot single family residence on an approximately 18,513-square foot lot located at 707 Milagro Place. Zone R-1-B, Section 35, Canyon Park Specific Plan (SP-1) “Estancias Tract”. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

1E. Case 3.3544 SFR - An application for a 3,515-square foot single family residence on an approximately 19,493-square foot lot at 379 Bella Cara Way. Zone R-1-B, Section 35; Canyon Park Specific Plan (SP-1) in the Estancias Tract. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS: 

2A. Case 5.0881 PD 269 Final PD AMEND – A request by Alta Verde Sereno, LLC, to amend previously approved Final Development plans for 60 proposed single-family residences within the Monte Sereno Planned Development located at 1040 Bogert Trail, Zone W-R-1-B / PD-269, Section 35. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the proposed architecture and landscape changes, as proposed.

3. PUBLIC HEARING: 

3A. Case 5.1275 CZ / 7.1239 AMM / TPM 36438; - An application by Wessman Holdings, for a change of zone (CZ) from C1AA (Large Scale Retail Commercial) to C1 (Retail Business) and a parcel map waiver to reconfigure two existing lots. The application includes an Administrative Minor Modification (AMM) for a five (5) foot reduction in setbacks along Tahquitz Canyon Way. The 1.38 acre parcel map is located at the northeast corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way. Section 13; APN’s 502-065-018 and 502-065-008. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission

• Adopts the Negative Declaration pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
• Approves the Administrative Minor Modification Case 7.1369 and
• Approves Tentative Parcel Map Waiver 36438, an application to reconfigure two lots that comprise a roughly 1.38 acre parcel,

And furthermore, that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:

• Adopt the Negative Declaration pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
• Approve the Change of Zone request for parcel APN’s 502-065-008 and 502-065 -018 from C1-AA to C-1, subject to the attached 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 28, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.