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

AGENDA

Wednesday, January 8, 2014    /    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.

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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, January 2, 2014. 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: DECEMBER 11, 2013
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2013.

2. PUBLIC HEARING:

2A. AT&T MOBILITY ON BEHALF OF SHARON DEAN FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY CONSISTING OF A FORTY-EIGHT FOOT TALL MONOPOLE DISGUISED AS A PALM TREE AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED FROM 15' TO 48' LOCATED AT 4185 EAST PALM CANYON, ZONE C-2, SECTION 30 (CASE 5.1295 CUP / 6.528 VAR). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: To approve, subject to Conditions of Approval.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. GARY AND JULIE CHANEY FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO REMODEL AND EXPAND AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,402-SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA AND A NEW TWO-CAR GARAGE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2343 BISNAGA AVENUE, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.2420 MAJ). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: To approve, subject to Conditions.

3B. JUDY DEERTRACK FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING DIRETOR’S DECISION TO APPROVE A LAND USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT / MUSICIANS AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1555 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD-131 / I.L. (CASE LUP 13-067). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: To uphold the decision of the Planning Director and deny said appeal.

3C. JEAN GOLD FOR A NEW 4,675-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT TO INCLUDE AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT LOCATED AT 131 RIDGE MOUNTAIN DRIVE, ZONE R-2 (CASE 3.3697 MAJ / 7.1409 AMM). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: To approve, subject to Conditions.


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, January 22, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.