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

AGENDA
Wednesday, October 23, 2013    /    1:30 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.

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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 on Thursday, October 17, 2013. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the City’s website at:
www.palmspringsca.gov.

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. AEK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING HOTEL, INCLUDING LEGAL NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES IN SETBACK AREAS, LOCATED AT 2135 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONED C-1 (CASE 3.0676 MAA). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve alterations to existing building in setbacks as presented.

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 WITHIN THE PARTIALLY BUILT DISTRICT LOCATED AT LUGO ROAD, ZONE PDD 288. (CASE 5.0977- PD288 AMND). (ER) -       Exhibits
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 36626 which amends previously approved Tract Map 36626 and approve an amendment to a previously approved Planned Development District 288.

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 December 11, 2013.

2C. PRAETOR INVESTMENT LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 333 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35236 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 200-ROOM HOTEL, 50 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A PARKING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, ZONE PD 333, SECTION 14. (CASE 5.1132 PD-333 AMND). (ER)   -     Exhibits
RECOMMENDATION: Find the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND No. 200700845 sufficient; approve the proposed amendment and recommend approval of the amended Tentative Parcel Map to the City Council.

2D. PALM SPRINGS LEGENDS LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COCKTAIL LOUNGE AT 125 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY. (CASE 5.1305 CUP). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with Conditions.

2E. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO ALLOW CHURCH USES IN THE P AND C1AA ZONES AND CHANGE ZONES AND CHURCH USES FROM CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED TO BY-RIGHT IN THE CSC, CSC, C-1, C-2, HC, CM, M1P, M1 AND M2 ZONES; AND TO ALLOW THE INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR (CASE 5.1306 ZTA). (MW)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the draft resolution recommending approval to the City Council.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. SOUTH PALM CANYON LLC, FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MIXED-USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CONSITING OF UP TO 125 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 39,000-SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE ON A 2.67-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 450-490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1042 PD 311). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve one-year time extension.

3B. WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CONSISTING OF A 79 LOT SUBDIVISION ON 42.2-ACRES LOCATED ALONG WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND VISTA GRANDE AVENUE. (CASE 5.0996 PD 294). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve one-year time extension.

3C. INITATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE REGARDING PARKING FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND CONCURRENT PROCESSING OF LINKED PROJECTS.
RECOMMENDATION: To initiate an amendment regarding parking for historic structures and concurrent processing of linked projects.

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, November 13, 2013, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.