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

AGENDA

Wednesday, August 27, 2014    /    1:30 PM Regular Meeting


Doug Hudson, Chair
Philip Klatchko, Vice-Chair
Lyn Calerdine
Randy Lowe
Lisa Middleton
J.R. Roberts
Kathy Weremiuk

Staff Liaisons:

Doug Evans, Interim Director of Planning Services
Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner
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, August 21, 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:  MAY 28, 2014 (CORRECTED) AND JULY 23, 2014 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MINUTES AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 28, 2014, and July 23, 2014 Special Joint Meeting Minutes and Regular Meeting Minutes.

1B.   THOMAS JAKWAY, OWNER, REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION OF A 2,792-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ATTACHED GARAGE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 320 CAMINO ALTURAS, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3683 MAJ / 7.1400 AMM).  (DN)
 
 RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions.
  
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 2A. CONT'D -  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 NOS.  5.1321 CUP AND 6.533 VAR). (DN)

RECOMMENDATION: Continue to a date certain of September 10, 2014.

2B. ALFREDO ENRIQUEZ, OWNER REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A CASITA WITH KITCHEN THAT IS LARGER THAN 1/50TH OF THE LOT SIZE, AND A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA, FOR A PARCEL LOCATED AT 2923 CANDLELIGHT LANE, ZONE R-1-B / PDD (CASE 5.1347 CUP). (KL) 

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions.
 
 2C. GAIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A GENERAL PLAN LAND USE  AMENDMENT FROM TOURIST RESORT COMMERCIAL TO LOW  DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN- LIEU OF ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW A SINGLE-STORY, DETACHED  SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND A TENTATIVE  PARCEL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 0.91-ACRES INTO  THREE RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 260  WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD, ZONE R-3 (CASE 5.1333 GPA, PD-368  AND TPM 36686). (DN)
 
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt categorical exemption and approve the  proposed project and recommend approval to the City Council subject to conditions.

 
2D. THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM (PSAM), OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A SIGN VARIANCE REQUESTING THREE MAIN SIGNS, TWO OF WHICH ARE MONUMENT SIGNS AND A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA, AT THE PSAM’S ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN CENTER (FORMERLY THE SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN BUILDING, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE) (HSPB 54) LOCATED AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 8.259). (KL) 
   
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions. 
   
2E. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM SMALL HOTEL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; LOCATED WEST OF BELARDO ROAD, NORTH OF BARISTO ROAD, EAST OF LUGO ROAD AND SOUTH OF ARENAS ROAD; AND SOUTHWEST OF TAHQUITZ DRIVE AND CAHUILLA ROAD (CASE 5.1322 GPA). (DN)
 
RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend the City Council adopt the mitigated negative declaration and approve the proposed amendment.
 
2F. BARISTO GROUP, LLC FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-3 TO R-2 AND AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIUOSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-288) FOR THE THIRD AND FINAL PHASE OF THE PD INCLUDING NEW ARCHITECTURE AND SITE CHANGES FOR THE 11 REMAINING UNITS ON THE VACANT LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LUGO ROAD, BETWEEN ARENAS ROAD AND BARISTO ROAD. (CASE 5.0977- PD288 AMND, ZC AND TTM 36626).  (DN) 
 
 RECOMMENDATION:  Continue to a date certain of September 10, 2014. 

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SIGN PROGRAM AND A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA AT THE CVEP ACCELLERATOR CAMPUS LOCATED AT 2901 EAST ALEJO ROAD, (ZONE A) (KL)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions. 
  
3B. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF BLOCK A OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.3605 MAJ). (DN)

RECOMMENDATION:  Receive and file.

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, September 10, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.