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

AGENDA
May 22, 2013   /   1:30 PM Regular Meeting

Doug Donenfeld, Chair
Doug Hudson, Vice Chair
Lyn Calerdine
Philip Klatchko
Leslie Munger
J.R. Roberts
Kathy Weremiuk

Staff Representatives: 

Margo Wheeler, AICP, Director of Planning Services                   Terri Hintz, Planning Admin. Coordinator


Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the meeting is the Planning Department, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall, Planning Department. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Planning Department at (760) 323-8245.

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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, Thursday, May 16, 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.

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: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.

1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 13 AND APRIL 10, 2013

RECOMMENDATION: Approve.

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

2A. CASE SP 12-001 (SIGN PROGRAM) – BEST SIGNS, INC. TO ESTABLISH A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE “LA PLAZA” SHOPPING COMPLEX LOCATED AT115 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to Conditions.

2B. 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 BELARDO ROAD, ZONE PD-77, SECTION 22.

RECOMMENDATION: To receive and file.

3. PUBLIC HEARING:

(Continued from the May 8, 2013 meeting.)
3A. CASE 5.1296 PDD 363 TTM 36525; AN APPLICATION BY SOL, PS, LLC FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A GATED COMMUNITY WITH 46 TWO AND THREE- STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS WITH PRIVATE STREETS, LANDSCAPING AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE ON A ROUGHLY 7.11 ACRE PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, HR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN.

RECOMMENDATION:
1. Certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration as an adequate environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Recommend approval of the PDD subject to Conditions.
3. Recommend approval of the Tentative Tract Map, subject to Conditions.

4. DISCUSSION ITEM: GROUP HOMES

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS, COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.

PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items of interest to the Planning Commission.

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.