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

                           AGENDA

Wednesday, September 12, 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, September 6, 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 July 11 and July 25, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of July 11 and July 25, 2012.

1B. Case 10.473 DET – A request for a Finding of Conformity to the Palm Springs General Plan for the sale of City-owned property at 4810 Camino Parocela (former City Animal Shelter), Zone M-1, Section 19. (Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: To determine that the proposed sale of City-owned property located at 4810 Camino Parocela is consistent with the Palm Springs General Plan.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 3.0452 MAA – An appeal by Rick Puckett of Desert Scapes Welding, Inc. of the Planning Director’s decision to deny the relocation of driveway gates for 1233 and 1235 South Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 19. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To deny the appeal without prejudice.

2B. Case SP 12-002 Sign Program Amendment – An application by Wells Fargo Bank to amend a previously approved sign program for the Sunrise Square Shopping Center located at 1735 North Sunrise Way, Zone CDN. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve the sign program amendment subject to Conditions of Approval.

2C. Case 5.1029 PD 315 – A request by Arroyo Vista Partners, LLC, for minor amendments to the previously approved Palermo Mixed Use Development located at the northeast corner of Indian Canyon Drive and San Rafael Drive, Zone PDD 315, Section 35. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve the proposed phasing plans and the conversion of the six model units subject to the conditions of approval


3. PUBLIC HEARING:

3A. Case 5.1279 CUP – A request by Fury Investments (Zelda’s Nightclub) for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a nightclub use within the Sun Center located at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD 77, Section 22. (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, September 26, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.