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

AGENDA

Wednesday, July 10, 2013    /    1:30 PM Regular Meeting

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

Margo Wheeler, AICP                                                                                       Edward O. Robertson
Director of Planning Services                                                                                     Principal Planner


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.

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.

Planning Commission meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Thursday at 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov.

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 Wednesday, July 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.

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: MAY 8 AND MAY 22, 2013 MINUTES.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of May 8 and May 22, 2013.

1B. MV SOLAR LLC, FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A 13 MEGAWATT SOLAR FARM LOCATED AT 2001 WEST GARNET AVENUE, ZONE E-1 (CASE 5.1284 PDD 360 TIME EXTENSION).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

1C. PALM GROVE GROUP LLC FOR A SIX MONTHS TIME EXTENSION OF A FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR ARRIVE HOTEL, A 32-ROOM HOTEL; AN 80 SEAT RESTAURANT; A 1,120-SQUARE FOOT RETAIL SHOP LOCATED AT 1551 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1/R-3 (CASE 5.1284 PDD 360 TIME EXTENSION).  RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

1D. RAMON OFFICE BUILDING, LLC., FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING OF APPROXIMATELY 21,874 SQUARE FEET IN S SIZE ON VACANT LAND LOCATED AT 4001 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE P (CASE 3.3405 MAJ / 6.519 VAR).  RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

2. PUBLIC HEARING:

2A. A PROPOSED ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALL CATEGORIES OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, GROUP USES, AND SOBER LIVING HOMES AND OTHER USES EITHER PERMITTED OR ALLOWED SUBJECT TO A CONDITIOAL USE PERMIT IN THE R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RGA, P, C-1, C-1A-A, C-2 HC, AND C-M ZONES (CASE 5.1265 ZTA).
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to July 24, 2013.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. PLANNING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve

3B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2013 - 2014


PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: 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, July 24, 2013, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.