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

                            AGENDA

                      Wednesday, May 9, 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, May 3, 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.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

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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 3.1067 MAA – A request by Natalino Filippini, owner, to construct a 590-square foot two-car garage on a hillside lot located at 2390 Araby Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 25. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, as submitted.

1B. Case 3.3467 MAJ – A request by Towne Construction to build a 2,9971-square foot block warehouse building and associated off-street parking located at 253 Oasis Road, Zone M-1, Section 34. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case SP 06-084 AMEND – A request by Best Signs, Inc. for a revised design of the previously approved sign program amendment to allow larger monument signs at the Ralph’s / CVS Pharmacy shopping center located at 425 South Sunrise Way, Zone RA (Section 14 Specific Plan), Section 14. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, as submitted.

3. PUBLIC HEARING:

3A. Case Pre-App 12-001 - A Pre-Application by Pacifica Colony Palms, LLC, for a proposed five story hotel with restaurant and retail uses, off street parking and landscaping on a roughly 1.13-acre parcel located at 750 North Palm Canyon Drive; Zone C-1/R-3 PD 104, Section 10. ( Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: No recommendation is provided at Pre-applications – only comments from the Commissioners on the submittal.

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, May 23, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.