PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California

www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA

 Wednesday, April 23, 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 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 17, 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.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1A.     LALITH CHANDRASENA FOR A SIGN VARIANCE TO INSTALL NINE (9) SIGNS ON FOUR SIDES OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AND EXCEED THE SIZE OF SIGNAGE ALLOWED ON EACH BUILDING FACE 6550 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE H-C (CASE NO. 8.258 SIGN VARIANCE).  (DN)

RECOMMENDATION:  Denial.

          1B.     CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONNG CODE (PSZC) SECTION 93.20 SIGNS, TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF SIGNS AND ADD A DEFINITION AND ADOPT REQUIREMENTS FOR MURALS (CASE 5.1335 ZTA).  (MW)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to the City Council.

2.       NEW BUSINESS:

2A.     BEAZER HOMES FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 72 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN PLANNING AREAS 2A & 2B OF PD-231 (ESCENA) LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE W / M-1-P / PD-231 (CASE 5.0666 PD-231 FINAL PD).  (DN) 
Oversized Exhibits - 1
Oversized Exhibits - 2
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve with conditions.

2B.     PALM CANYON 102 L.P., REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING 80 TWO-STORY ATTACHED TOWNHOMES, 22 LIVE-WORK UNITS AND 15,000-SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL LOCATED AT 850 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1056 / PD 314) (GM)

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 1:30 pm, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.