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

                            AGENDA

              Wednesday, June 13, 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, June 7, 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.  May 9, 2012 draft minutes

Recommendation: To approve minutes of May 9, 2012.

1B. Case 3.854 MAA – A request by Mike McAuliffe, architect, for the demolition and remodeling of an existing master bedroom suite to be replaced with a new 746-square foot addition to a hillside residence located at 1843 Leonard Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 3. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve as submitted, subject to Conditions of Approval.

1C. Case 3.2422 MAA – A request by Benjamin Hertz, architect, requesting approval for the addition of a 452-square foot pool cabana on a hillside lot located at 787 W. Stevens Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 10. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve as submitted, subject to Conditions of Approval.

1D. Case 3.3323 SFR Time Extension – A request by Cioffi Architects for a one-year time extension for a previously approved 2,976-square foot single-family hillside residence located at 581 Palisades Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 15. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one year time extension from May 13, 2012 to May 12, 2013, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 3.3038 MAA Appeal – An appeal by Eisenhower Medical Center of the Planning Director’s decision to approve landscape lighting for the medical office building located at 151 South Sunrise Way, Zone RA (Resort Attraction of Section 14 Specific Plan), Section 15. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To deny the appeal without prejudice.

2B. Presentation of Green Building Program – Coachella Valley Association of Governments

Recommendation: Receive and file.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. Case PA 12-002 - A pre-application by Path Ventures, LLC, proposing an 81-unit affordable senior apartment complex on roughly 4.99 acres at the southeast corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and Via Olivera, Zone C-1/R-2. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: There are no recommendations or approvals conveyed with pre-applications. Commissioners are to provide comments on the pre-application only.

3B. Case 5.1218-B ZTA – A zoning ordinance text revision; proposing revisions in Zoning Code Section 93.23.15(F) changing the number of medical cannabis permits from three to four and revising the solicitation and selection process for consideration of award of a fourth permit. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation:

1. Open the public hearing and receive any testimony.

2. Adopt the attached draft resolution recommending the City Council amend Section 93.23.15 (F) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, increasing the number of medical cannabis regulatory permits from three to four.

3C. Case 5.1280 ZTA – A zoning ordinance text amendment to re-title the “CC” Civic Center District Zone to the “CU” Civic Uses Zone and modify certain development standards of said zone. (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation:

1. Open the public hearing and receive any testimony.

2. Adopt the attached draft resolution recommending the City Council amend Section 92.23 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code to re-title the “CC” Civic Center District Zone to the “CU” Civic Uses Zone and modify certain development standards.

3D. Case 5.1281 CZ – A change of zone to amend the Zoning Map for the properties listed below from the current zones as shown to CU – Civic Uses Zone (formerly the “CC” Civic Center District Zone). (Project Planner: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD
Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1
Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2
Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164
Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR
Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD
Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD
Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C
Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD
Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD
Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR
McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD
Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD
Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA
PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd & Avenida Caballeros) RA
Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD
Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP
Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD

Recommendation:

1. Open the public hearing and receive any testimony.

2. Adopt the attached draft resolution recommending the City Council change the zoning designation of eighteen parcels from various current zoning designations to Civic Center District (Civic Uses) Zone.

4. 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.

4A. Discussion of going “dark” for the month of August.

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 27, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.