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

                            AGENDA 

                          June 27, 2012    /    1:30 PM

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 21, 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 May 23, 2012

Recommendation: To approve, the minutes of May 23, 2012.

1B. Case 5.1236 CUP / 7.1336 AMM TE - A request by MV Solar, LLC (formerly AES Solar, LLC) for a one year time extension for a previously approved conditional use permit for a 13 MegaWatt solar energy production facility on approximately 24 acres located at 2001 West Garnet Avenue, Zone E-I (Energy-Industrial). (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension for Case 5.1236 CUP from June 9, 2012 until June 8, 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. (David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To deny the appeal without prejudice.

2B. Portable Open Signs – Initiation of a procedure to amend Ordinance No. 1744 relating to Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.20.09(B)(5), portable open signs (Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To direct staff to initiate a Zone Text Amendment to extend the Portable Open Sign Ordinance.

3. PUBLIC HEARING:

3A. Case 5.1278 CUP – A request by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC for the establishment of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued operation of an existing automobile service (gas) station and truck stop at 6605 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zoned HC, Section 15. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, 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, July 11, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.