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

AGENDA
Wednesday, January 22, 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 16, 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: JANUARY 8, 2014
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2014.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN-LIEU OF ZONE CHANGE, INCLUDING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS, FOR A 39-LOT DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF TWO-STORY DETACHED HOMES WITH GARAGES AND PRIVATE YARD AND POOL AREAS AT 1501 S. BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3 (CASE 5.1310 PD 365 AND TTM 36548). (DN)
Exhibits - part 1
Exhibits - part 2
Exhibits - part 3
Exhibits - part 4
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and recommend approval.

2B. STEVE AND NANCY MITCHELL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SEEKING APRPOVAL OF A CASITA LARGER THAN 1/50TH OF THE LOT AREA AND A VARIANCE SEEKING APPROVAL OF A DETACHED GARAGE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A ROUGHLY 23,810 SQUARE FOOT LOT AT 1259 PASATIEMPO ROAD, ZONE R-1-C (CASE 5.1315 CUP AND 6.532 VAR). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to conditions.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A DETERMINATION THAT MOTOR SCOOTER, MOTORBIKE AND MOTORCYCLE RENTAL AND SALES BE CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED IN THE C-1, C-2 AND HC ZONES. (MW)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.

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, February 12, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.