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

AGENDA

Wednesday, April 9, 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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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 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 3, 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 26, 2014
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of March 26, 2013.

1B. SCHECHTMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A PROPOSED INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING GYMNASIUM APPROXIMATELY 6,190-SQUARE FEET IN SIZE ON A VACANT 20,038-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 19160 MCLANE STREET, ZONE M-2 (CASE 3.3711 MAJ). (DN).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. AMERICAN COASTAL PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 370-SQUARE FOOT ACCESSORY APARTMENT WITH KITCHEN FACILITIES LOCATED AT 941 EAST CHIA ROAD (CASE NO. 5.1329 CUP). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with Conditions.

2B. THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND THE PALM SPRING ZONING CODE (PSZC) 92.04.01 (D)(16) TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS IN HOTELS HAVING 20 ROOMS OR MORE ROOMS IN THE R-3 ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE 5.1334 ZTA). (MW)
RECOMMENDATION: To recommend approval to the City Council.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. MARTEC INVESTMENTS, L.P., REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 184-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, (CASE 5.1135 / PD 334) (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.

3B. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OF APPROXIMATELY 203 SQUARE FEET WITHIN THE DOG PARK AREA OF SOL DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD (CASE 5.1296 MAA PDD 363). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.

3C. PINNACLE VIEW LLC, FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE LANDSCAPE PLAN AND RELATED FEATURES FOR THE COMMON AREAS OF THE DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN, A DEVELOPMENT OF 110 HOMESITES ON 117 ACRES IN PLANNING AREA 4 OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA – SPECIFIC PLAN (ESA-SP) ZONE (CASE 5.1154 SP / TTM 35540). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: 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, April 23, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.