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

AGENDA

September 10, 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 Members:

Douglas Evans, Interim Director of Planning Services
Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner
David Newell, Associate Planner
Savat Khamphou, Assistant Director of Engineering
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
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, September 4, 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. CONT'D - 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: To remove from the agenda.

1B. PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS – AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF WHERE PORTABLE “OPEN” SIGNS IN FRONT OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES ARE ALLOWED TO THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE FROM RAMON ROAD TO ALEJO ROAD, (PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION 93.20.09.B.5.) (CASE 5.1202 ZTA). (ER)

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to the City Council.

2. NEW BUSINESS:

2A. PALM SPRINGS, LLC, REQUEST FOR A FINAL PDD PLANS APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324 TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF A 150-ROOM HOTEL WITH RETAIL AND PARKING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 400 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD324, (5.1091-PD-324). (ER)

RECOMMENDATION: Find the Final Development plans to be in substantial conformance with the preliminary PD plans; approve as submitted with recommended condition.

2B. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR AN UPDATE ON EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS OF BLOCK A OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD AND PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.3605 MAJ). (DN)

RECOMMENDATION: Determine that the revised exterior elevations fulfill Condition of Approval No. 10 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 6412.

2C. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR A REVISED ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON BLOCK B OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD AND PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.3606 MAJ). (DN)

RECOMMENDATION: Review revised plans and if desired 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, September 24, 2014, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.