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

AGENDA

Wednesday, May 14, 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, F.A.I.C.P., 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 Wednesday, May 7, 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.

PRESENTATION:  CV LINK given by Tom Kirk, CVAG Executive Director

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:  APRIL 9, 2014 AND APRIL 23, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of April  9, 2014 and April 23, 2014.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. 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 AT 6550  NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE H-C (CASE 8.258 SIGN  VARIANCE).  (DN) 
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve with conditions.

2B. SPECTRUM SERVICES (VERIZON WIRELESS) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SEVENTY FOOT TALL MONOPOLE STRUCTURE (DESIGNED AS A PALM TREE) WITH ASSOCIATED EXISTING  EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND A VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED AT THE RIMROCK SHOPPING CENTER AT 4721 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CDN (CASE NOS. 5.1324 CUP & 6.534 VAR).  (GM) 
RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to the City Council with conditions.
 
2C. SPECTRUM SERVICES (VERIZON WIRELESS) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FORTY-EIGHT FOOT TALL MONOPOLE STRUCTURE (DESIGNED AS A PALM TREE) WITH ASSOCIATED EXISTING  EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND A VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2101 SAHARA ROAD, ZONE P (CASE NOS. 5.1314 CUP & 6.530 VAR).  (DN)
RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to the City Council with conditions.
 
2D. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO  AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZOING CODE (PSZC) SECTION 93.20.07  RELATING TO PERMITTED SIGNS - REAL ESTATE (CASE 5.1338  ZTA).  (MW)
RECOMMENDATION:  To recommend approval to City Council.
   
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

3A. 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 with conditions.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

4A. DESERT PALM MANAGEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A  SIGN PROGRAM AT THE TAHQUITZ PROFESSIONAL PLAZA  BUILDING, 3001 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE P  (PROFESSIONAL) (CASE SP 14-002).  (KL)
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve with conditions. 

4B. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT OF BLOCK C BUILDING ELEVATIONS OF THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA, AS REQUIRED BY PROJECT CONDITION NO. 1 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 23269, LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY FRONTAGE OF N. PALM CANYON DRIVE AND SOUTH OF “NEW MAIN STREET”.  (3.3607 MAJ)
RECOMMENDATION:  Provide comment to City Council.
  

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 28, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.