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

                         AGENDA

     Wednesday, November 14, 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, November 8, 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 October 10, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of October 10, 2012.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Discussion of Tour of Desert Water Agency Facilities

2B. Case 5.1285 CUP – A resolution of denial for the installation of tennis court lighting, and the approval of Case 3.3594 SFR for 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 adopt a denial resolution for Case 5.1285 CUP, and approved Case 3.3594 SFR subject to the Conditions of Approval.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. Case 5.1143 CUP – A request by Brook Anthony Ortiz for approval of a conditional use permit to operate a cocktail lounge at 188 South Indian Canyon Drive, Zone RA Section 14. (Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve Case 5.1143 CUP to operate a cocktail lounge at 188 South Indian Canyon Drive, subject to 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 5.1290-PD361 – Applications by Wessman Development for a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 36446) to subdivide a property of approximately 13.57 acres into 13 parcels for development and 4 lots for public infrastructure and a Planned Development District (5.1290-PDD 361) for a hotel in excess of 60 feet in height as allowed under the provisions of Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan; Major Architectural applications (3.3605-MAJ, 3.3606-MAJ & 3.3607-MAJ) for Blocks A, b/b-1 and c/c-1 of the site. The site is located at the northwest corner of West Tahquitz Canyon Way and North Palm Canyon Drive.

Recommendation: Open the public hearing, accept any testimony and continue the hearing to the meeting of November 28, 2012


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 28, 2012, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.