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

AGENDA

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, March 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.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

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Please silence all cell phones, pagers and/or other electronic devices for the duration of the meeting.

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. Case 3.2172 MAA – A request by Bill and Madelyn Trainor for approval of a Major Architectural Application (MAA) for a renovation and addition of an existing single family home on a hillside lot at 295 Camino Carmelita. (KL)

Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve the application subject
to the Conditions of Approval attached in Exhibit A.

1B. Case 3.3622 MAA – A request by Mark Sheard and Dusty Atkins for a Minor Architectural Application (MAA) for the construction of a steel framed shade structure at the rear of the residence to facilitate solar array at the hillside property located 2494 North Vista Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 3. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)

Recommendation: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:
None

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. 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, Zones W and W-M-1-P, Section 23. (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.


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 27, 2013, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.

ADDED STARTERS: If there are added starters, action is required to determine eligibility for consideration.