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

AGENDA
March 26, 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
David Newell, Associate 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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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 2:00 pm on Thursday March 20, 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: MARCH 12, 2014 STUDY SESSION AND MARCH 12, 2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Study Session Minutes of March 12, 2014 and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2014.

1B. ALEX & JOSHUA IRMBERG FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION PROPOSING A NEW CASITA, CARPORT AND RELATED STRUCTURES AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 3580 ANDREAS HILLS DRIVE (CASE 3.272 MAA) (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. TOLL CA II, L.P. FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 128 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN PLANNING AREA 6 OF PD-231 (ESCENA) LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL (CASE 5.0666 PD-231). (DN)
No. 1 - Oversize Exhibits
No. 2 - Oversize Exhibits
No. 3 - Oversize Exhibits
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.

3B. HEALTH CARE REIT, INC. REQUESTING A SIGN PROGRAM TO ALLOW FOUR (4) THIRD STORY SIGNS; AND TWO (2) BUILDING IDENTIFICATION FIRST FLOOR SIGNS; AND ONE (1) FREESTANDING SIGN LOCATED AT 1100 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE SP 14-001). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, with 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, April 9, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.