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

AGENDA

Wednesday, October 9, 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, Principal Planner
Terri Hintz, 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.

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, 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 Thursday, October 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: SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2013.

1B. TA EDISON CORP. FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 2,035 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND 483-SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ON A VACANT HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED 2408 VISTA DRIVE, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3679 MAJ). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions of approval.

1C. PALM SPRINGS FREEWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO DEVELOP A 65-ROOM HOTEL, TWO DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS AND SIGNAGE AT 610 WEST GARNET AVENUE, ZONE M1P, SECTION 15, (CASE 5.0856-CUP). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to the previously adopted Negative Declaration and conditions of approval.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. BARISTO GROUP, LLC, FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE THIRD AND FINAL PHASE OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 288 AND A CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REMAINING 11 NEW HOMES IN THE PARTIALLY BUILT DISTRICT LOCATED AT LUGO ROAD, ZONE PDD 288 (CASE 5.0977 PD 288 / TTM 31887). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to a date uncertain and direct staff to publish a new hearing date.

2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS FOR HOME SOLAR USE AND INDUSTRIAL SOLAR FIELDS AND ALLOWABLE ZONES AND DESIGN STANDARDS (CASE 5.1304 ZTA). (MW)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to a date certain of October 23, 2013.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. JPM BUILDING LLC, FOR A SIGN PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH SIGN CRITERIA FOR THE MULTI-TENANTED COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED 500 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (THE FIVE HUNDRED BUILDING), ZONE C-1 (CASE SP 13-002). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions of approval.

3B. INDOHAMMOND RUTHLA FOR A DETERMINATION THAT AN ANIMAL GROOMER USE IS A SIMILAR PERMITTED USE IN THE PROFESSIONAL ZONE, AT 1800 VIA NEGOCIO, ZONE P.  (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Determine that an animal groomer use is a permitted use in the P Zone.


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 11:30 am, Wednesday, October 23, 2013, City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.