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- Date: 10/22/2014 1:30 PM
- Location: City Hall, Council Chamber
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
Wednesday, October 22, 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:
Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner
Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner
Savat Khamphou, Assistant Director of Engineering
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.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
Planning Commission meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Thursday, 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov.
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, October 16, 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: OCTOBER 8, 2014
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 8, 2014.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. SOUTH PALM CANYON, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 311 TO CONSTRUCT 125 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 39,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL LOCATED AT 450-490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD311 (CASE 5.1342-PD311). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the time extension request subject to the previously certified EIR.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT, LLC., FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND AN APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FOOT REMAINDER LOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TPM 36693). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
3B. SIERRA OAKS PARTNERS, LLC, FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 20-ACRE VACANT PARCEL INTO 40 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 10 LETTERED LOCATED AT 655 WEST RAMON ROAD, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TTM 36738). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Re-adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval to the City Council.
3C. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE ALEXANDER APARTMENTS, AN EXISTING FIVE-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD; ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Class 3 (Conversion of small structures) Categorical Exemption under the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Case 5.1282 CUP subject to Conditions of Approval.
3D. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE PALM TEE HOTEL, AN EXISTING 16-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Class 3 (Conversion of small structures) Categorical Exemption under the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Case 5.1283 CUP subject to Conditions of Approval.
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 11:30 am, Wednesday, November 12, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
Wednesday, October 22, 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:
Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner
Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner
Savat Khamphou, Assistant Director of Engineering
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.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
Planning Commission meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Thursday, 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov.
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, October 16, 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: OCTOBER 8, 2014
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 8, 2014.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. SOUTH PALM CANYON, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 311 TO CONSTRUCT 125 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 39,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL LOCATED AT 450-490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD311 (CASE 5.1342-PD311). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the time extension request subject to the previously certified EIR.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT, LLC., FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND AN APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FOOT REMAINDER LOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TPM 36693). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
3B. SIERRA OAKS PARTNERS, LLC, FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 20-ACRE VACANT PARCEL INTO 40 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 10 LETTERED LOCATED AT 655 WEST RAMON ROAD, ZONE R-1-C (CASE TTM 36738). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Re-adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and recommend approval to the City Council.
3C. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE ALEXANDER APARTMENTS, AN EXISTING FIVE-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD; ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Class 3 (Conversion of small structures) Categorical Exemption under the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Case 5.1282 CUP subject to Conditions of Approval.
3D. A REQUEST BY ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY USE AT THE PALM TEE HOTEL, AN EXISTING 16-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Class 3 (Conversion of small structures) Categorical Exemption under the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Case 5.1283 CUP subject to Conditions of Approval.
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 11:30 am, Wednesday, November 12, 2014, City Hall, Large Conference, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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