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

                            AGENDA

                         Wednesday, September 26, 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 20, 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. OTHER BUSINESS:

1A. 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 PD 315, Section 35. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner) (Cont’d from the meeting of September 12, 2012.)

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

1B. Case 5.0856 CUP – A request by Freeway Development, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a 65-unit hotel with two drive-thru restaurants located at 610 West Garnet Avenue, Zone M-1-P, Section 15. (Project Planner, Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve a one-year time extension from August 13, 1012 to August 12, 2013.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. Case 5.1284 PDD 360 A preliminary and final Planned Development District (PDD) application seeking approval for a 32-room hotel with accessory restaurant and retail uses, parking and landscaping on a roughly 1.27 acre lot at1551 North Palm Canyon Drive; Zone C-1 / R-3, Resort Combining Zone.  (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To continue to a date certain of Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

2B. Case 5.1160 PDD 341 AMND B / TPM 35989 (Vivante Palm Springs) – An amendment by O & M Tahquitz, LLC (Nexus Development) to a previously approved Planned Development District to allow a 132-unit assisted living facility and three commercial buildings on a 10-acre site located at the northwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Hermosa Drive in Section 14. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner).

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve the amendment as prepared and recommend approval to the City Council.

2C. Case 5.1202-B - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code relating to portable open signs in commercial areas of the City. (Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and forward its recommendation to the City Council.

2D. Case TTM 36446 – An application by Wessman Development for Tentative Tract Map 36446 to subdivide the Museum Market Plaza of approximately 13.57 acres into 17 parcels for future development and 4 lots for public infrastructure. A Specific Plan was previously adopted for the site. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission recommend approval of tentative tract map 36446 (TTM 36446) to the City Council as proposed.


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, October 10, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.