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

                         AGENDA

        Wednesday, July 11, 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, July 5, 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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Please silence all cell phones, pagers and/or other electronic devices for the duration of the meeting.

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.


1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

1A. Election of Chair

1B. Election of Vice-Chair

2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

Resolution of Commendation: A resolution of commendation recognizing Tracy Conrad for her service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Planning Commission.

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.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

3A. Minutes of June 13, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of June 13, 2012.

3B. Case 5.1070-PD 317 (Eagle Canyon) Time Extension - A request by Tera Nova Planning on behalf of the owners of Eagle Canyon Development for a one-year time extension for the previously approved PD 351 for the development of 75 single-family residences, 155 townhomes and an activity center located on the west side of South Palm Canyon Drive at Bogert Trail, Zone PD 317, Section 34. (Project Planner: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from July 4, 2012, to July 3, 2013, subject to the attached revised Conditions of Approval.

4. OTHER BUSINESS:

4A. Architectural Advisory Committee: Appointment of Architectural Advisory Committee members to two expired terms and one vacant alternate member position.

Recommendation: To discuss and provide direction to staff.

5. PUBLIC HEARING:

5A. Case 5.1273 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend Sections 94.02.01D.3, 94.06.01B.2 and 94.04.0.E2.a of the Palm Springs Zoning Code to allow the Director of Planning Services the option of referring to the Planning Commission applications for Land Use Permits, Minor Architectural Approvals and Administrative Minor Modifications.

Recommendation: To adopt the attached draft resolution and recommend approval to the City Council.

6. DISCUSSION ITEM:

6A. Case 5.1265 ZTA – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment regarding substance abuse recovery centers. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
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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.

A. 2012 / 2013 Annual Schedule for Planning Commission Representation to the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) meetings.

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 25, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.