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

                            AGENDA
                      Wednesday, May 23, 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 17, 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 April 25, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of April 25, 2012.

1B. Case 5.1162 PD 342 (Palm Mountain Resort) Time Extension – A request by Palm Mountain Resort and Spa for a one-year time extension for a previously approved General Plan Amendment and a Planned Development District to renovate the existing Palm Mountain Resort on approximately 2.77-acre site located at 155 South Belardo Road, Zone PD 342 / R3, Section 17. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from July 15, 2012 to July 14, 2013.

1C. Case 5.1056 PD 314 (The Cameron) Time Extension – A request by Palm Canyon 102, LP, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use project located a 850-990 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 314, Section 23. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from July 12, 2012 to July 11, 2013.

1D. Case 5.1132 PD333 (Mondrian Hotel) Time Extension – A request by the City of Palm Springs for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use development consisting of a 200-unit hotel and 50-unit condominium project located at the northeast corner of Amado Road and Calle Alvarado, Zone PDD 333, Section 14. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension for Case No. 5.1132-PDD 333 from April 21, 2012 to April 20, 2013, subject to the revised Engineering Conditions of Approval.

1E. Case 5.1177 PD348 (BP Fuel) Time Extension – A request by Wintec Energy for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Planned Development District 348 for the development of a new fuel storage terminal and distribution facility to be located at the northeast corner of Halleck Road and 19th Avenue, Zone E-I, Section 15. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension for Case No. 5.1177-PDD 348 from April 21, 2012 to April 20, 2013, subject to the revised Engineering Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 5.0845 PD 262 AMEND – A request by Far West Industries to amend a previously approved Final Development plan for 15 single-family residences within the 48-lot Estancias subdivision located at 500 Acanto Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the amendment as proposed.

2B. Case 3.3387 MAA Appeal – An appeal by Mary Esper of the Planning Director’s decision to require tan color urethane foam for a re-roof of the residence located at 1855 Crestview Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 27. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To deny the appeal without prejudice.

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, June 13, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.