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

AGENDA
September 25, 2013    /     1:30 PM Regular Meeting

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


Margo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
Edward O. Robertson                                                                                                      Terri Hintz
Principal Planner                                                                        Planning Administrative 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 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 19, 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: JOINT AND REGULAR MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes.

1B. CROSSLEY PARTNERS, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 343, ON AN APPROXIMATELY 3.8-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CROSSLEY ROAD AND EAST SUNNY DUNES, ZONE PD 343, SECTION 20, (CASE 5.1164 PDD 343). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to the previously adopted Categorical Exempt and a revised Engineering Department Condition of Approval.

1C. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, REQUEST FOR A FINDING OF CONFORMITY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN FOR A CVWD CAPITAL INMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS (CASE 1250C-GPCR). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution finding of conformance with the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. BARISTO GROUP, LLC, FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE THIRD AND FINAL PHASE OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD 288) AND A CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REMAINING 11 NEW HOMES IN THE PARTIALLY BUILD DISTRICT LOCATED AT LUGO ROAD, ZONE PDD 288 (CASE 5.0977 PD 288 / TTM 31887 AMND). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: To continue to a date certain of October 9, 2013.

2B. GERARD & JANET BIEGEL FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A NINE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM ON A ROUGHLY 35,766 SQUARE-FOOT PARCEL WITH OFF- STREET PARKING AND LANDSCAPING PARCEL AND A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE "O" (OFFICE) LAND USE DESIGNATION TO "MDR" (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR ZONING CONSISTENCY LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH CERRITOS DRIVE AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE R-2 (CASE 3.3625 MAJ / 5.1299 GPA). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval, subject to Conditions of Approval and recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment by City Council.

3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

3A. TAREEF TALALA, OWNER OF VILLAGE PUB APPEALING THE PLANNING DIRECTOR’S DECISION TO DENY A REQUEST TO EXPAND AN OUTDOOR PATIO ONTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 266 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE 13-053 LUP). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Deny appeal and uphold the Planning Director’s decision.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

4A. INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE REGARDING GUEST HOUSES, LED LIGHTING AND INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS.
RECOMMENDATION: Initiate a Zone Text Amendment regarding guest houses, LED lighting and initiation of amendments.

4B. REPORT ON GATED COMMUNITY OPTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: Staff will provide a verbal update.

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: Update the Planning Commission on important items.


ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2013, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.