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

                      AGENDA

October 24, 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, October 18, 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 September 26, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of September 26, 2012.

1B. Case 5.1164 PD 343 Time Extension – A request by Crossley Partners, LLC., for a one-year time extension for a previously approved PD343 to construct a mixed-use development consisting of approximately 54, 000 square feet of commercial retail and office space on a roughly 3.8-acre site located at the northeast corner of Crossley Road and East Sunny Dunes Road, Zone W-M-1/PDD 343, Section 7. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from October 2, 2012 to October 1, 2013, subject to the attached revised Conditions of Approval

1C. Case 5.1250 General Plan Conformity Review - A request by Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for a finding of conformity with the Palm Springs General Plan on two proposed capital projects. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission find that the two capital improvements projects identified are in conformity with the Palm Springs 2007 General Plan.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 5.1255 CUP – A review of an existing Conditional Use Permit that authorizes “The Center” to operate a food bank and distribution facility within an office building located at 610 South Belardo Road, Zone PD-77, Section 22. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To receive and file.


3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. Case 5.1285 CUP – An application by Donald Skeoch for the installation of tennis court lighting on a lot associated with the construction of a new 6,283-square foot single family residence within the Estancias Development at 3181 Las Brisas Way, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve Case 5.1285 CUP, subject to the Conditions of Approval.

3B. Case 5.1277 CUP – An application by Whitewater Solar Farm 1, LLC., for a Conditional Use Permit and a request for 7,75 acres of “Take” under the guidelines of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Conservation Plan, to develop a 3 Megawatt solar energy production facility on roughly 12 acres of a 108-acre parcel located at 58641 Tipton Road, Zone 0-5 (Open Space) and W (Watercourse). (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), approve Case 5.1277 CUP, subject to Conditions of Approval and recommend to the City Council to allocate 7.75 acres of Take to this project from the Whitewater River Conservation Area.

3C. Case 12-003 Pre App – A Pre-Application by Pacifica Colony Palms LLC., for a proposed five-story, 48-room hotel with accessory pools, restaurants, retail, parking, and landscaping on a roughly 1.27 acre parcel at 750 North Palm Canyon Way; Zone C-1 / R-3. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: No recommendations or approvals are associated with Pre-Applications.

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, November 14, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.