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

AGENDA

Wednesday, June 25, 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, FAICP,
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 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 19, 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: JUNE 11, 2014 REGULAR AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the June 11, 2014 Regular and Joint Meeting Minutes.

2. CONT'D PUBLIC HEARING:

2A AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS (THE TRIBE) FOR THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE (CASE 5.1318-SPU) (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend adoption of the MND and approval of the proposed Section 14 Specific Plan Update to the City Council.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3A. KEITH ZIMMERMAN FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, VARIANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION TO SUBDIVIDE A 0.62-ACRE LOT INTO THREE RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH REDUCED LOT WIDTHS; LOCATED ADJACENT TO ORANGE AVENUE, SOUTH OF SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND NORTH OF MESQUITE AVENUE, ZONE R-1-D (CASE NOS. TPM 36562, 6.539 VAR AND 7.1427 AMM). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to July 9, 2014.

3B. NORTHWOOD-PALM SPRINGS, LLC FOR A TENATIVE TRACT MAP CONVERT 104 APARTMENTS TO FOR-SALE CONDOMINIUMS AND CREATE A ONE-LOT CONDOMIMIUM MAP ON A ROUGHLY 5.28-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1700 SOUTH ARABY DRIVE, ZONE R-3. (CASE NO. TTM 36756). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the City Council approve, subject to conditions.

3C. STEVE HERMANN HOTELS, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A 20-ROOM HOTEL IN A NEW SERVICE BUILDING AT THE HORIZON HOTEL LOCATED AT 1050 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE. (CASE 3.0313 MAA).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

3D. DOUGLAS C. JONES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT TWO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES CONSISTING OF SIXTY-SIX FOOT TALL MONOPOLES, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED ZONING HEIGHT, DESIGNED AS PALM TREES AT A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GOLDEN SANDS MOBILE HOME PARK AT 3430 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE O (CASE NO. 5.1321 CUP AND 6.533 VAR). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to July 23, 2014.

3E. SPECTRUM SERVICES (VERIZON WIRELESS) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FIFTY-FIVE FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE STRUCTURE (DESIGNED AS A PALM TREE) WITH ASSOCIATED 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, subject to conditions.

3F. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) SECTION 94.02.01 RELATING TO LAND USE PERMITS. (CASE 5.1343 ZTA) (MW)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to the City Council.

3G. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE TO BECOME CONSISTENT WITH STATE HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS, CITYWIDE (5.1332- GPA/ZTA). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the General Plan and
zoning text amendments to the City Council.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

4A. CHRISTOPHER MEYERS, OWNER, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A REMODEL, 792-SQUARE FOOT; ADDITION AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2353 WEST CANTINA WAY, ZONE R-1-A SECTION 27 (CASE 3.3307 MAA AND 7.1417 AMM). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

4B. MARK TEMPLE, OWNER, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A NEW 3,502-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A MODIFICATION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT AT OCATED AT 771 LA MIRADA DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 22 (CASE 3.3733 MAJ AND 7.1423 AMM) (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

4C. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF BLOCKS A AND B OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD AND PALM CANYON DRIVE, RESPECTIVELY; ZONE CBD. (CASE 3.3605 MAJ AND 3.3606 MAJ). (DN)   -    EXHIBITS
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.

1. PRESENTATION:

PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.