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

                           AGENDA

              Wednesday, February 13, 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, February 7, 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 November 14, 2012 and November 28, 2012.

Recommendation: To approve, minutes of November 14, 2012 and November 28, 2012.

1B. Case 3.3620 MAA – An application by William Nicholson, to construct approximately 884-square foot three-car garage and house repaint on a hillside lot located at 2211 N. Vista Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 3. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve Case 3.3620 for the construction of a 884-square foot three-car garage and house repaint on a hillside lot subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. PUBLIC HEARING:

2A. Case 5.1252 GPA / CUP – A request by Garnet Solar Power Generation Station 1, LLC, for a General Plan Amendment to allow renewable energy uses within the “D” (Desert) Land Use designation and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct and operate a 5.0-megawatt solar energy conversion system consisting of 17,000 photovoltaic panels on approximately 39.7 acres of the 134.3-acre site located at 5400 North Indian Canyon Drive, Section 23, Zone W and W-M-1-P. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration to the City Council and approval of Case 5.1152 GPA and CUP, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. OTHER BUSINESS:

3A. Case 5.1290/PD-361 / Block C-1 – A preliminary Planned Development District (PDD) project by Wessman Development within Block C of the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan area for a hotel of approximately 185 rooms and various accessory and ancillary uses, including building height in excess of sixty (60) feet, located at the northwest corner of West Tahquitz Way and North Palm Canyon Drive. (Project Planner: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner)

Recommendation: That the Commission accept the revised architectural design to be in conformance with a condition of approval by the Council.

3B. Case 5.1282 / 5.1283 - An Appeal of the Planning Directors Determination that the appellant’s proposed uses are not a hotel. For two parcels, 1590 East Palm Canyon Drive and 1425 Via Soledad; Zone R-2 (Project Planner Ken Lyon RA, Associate Planner)

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, March 6, 2013, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.