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

                           AGENDA

            Wednesday, January 9, 2013 / 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 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013. 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. Draft minutes of October 24, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of October 24, 2012.

1B. Case 10.474 Determination - An application by Michael Hess of Blue Gecko Coffee Roasting Company requesting that the Planning Commission determine that a wholesale coffee roasting business is similar to a retail bakery use in the HC (Highway Commercial) Zone at 19345 North Indian Canyon Drive. (Ken Lyon, RA Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission find that wholesale coffee roasting is similar to a retail bakery use in the HC (Highway Commercial) Zone.

1C. Case 5.0976 CUP AMND – A request by Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for a one-year time extension for the construction and operation of a municipal solid waste Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and transfer station located at the southwest corner of 19th Avenue and McLane Street, Zone M-2, Section 15. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from October 8, 2012 to October 7, 2013.

1D. Case 5.1042-PD 311 – A request by South Palm Canyon, LLC, for a one-year time extension for a previously approved mixed-use planned development consisting of up to 125 condominium units and approximately 39,000 square feet of retail/commercial space on a 2.67-acre site located at 450-490 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: To approve a one-year time extension from October23, 2012 to October 22, 2013.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. Case 5.1284 PD 360 - A request by Palm Grove Group LLC, for approval of Final Planned Development plans for the Arrive Hotel; a 32-room hotel with accessory retail and restaurant uses, pool, landscaping and off-street parking on a roughly 1.27 acre site at 1551 North Palm Canyon Drive. (Ken Lyon, RA, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve Case 5.1284 PD 360, a Final Planned Development for the Arrive Hotel, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. Case 5.1289 CUP – An application by the Copa Room Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for a new cocktail lounge and nightclub in a renovated 6,000-square foot existing building located at 244 East Amado Road, Zone REO, Section 14 Master Plan. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve Case 5.1289 CUP for a new cocktail lounge and nightclub, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3B. Case 5.1286 CUP – An application by Sparrows Hotel for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcohol in the pool building for the convenience of guests at the hotel located at 1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-2 / R-3, Section 23. (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 pm, Wednesday, January 23, 2013, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.