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

AGENDA

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

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.

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 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2015.  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.     CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) SECTION 91 AND 93 TO CLARIFY AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR SOLAR COLLECTORS AND SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (CASE 5.1365 ZTA).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to City Council.                     

1B.    CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONe TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND PALMS SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) REGARDING THE CULTIVATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES OR COLLECTIVES (CASE 51218-d ZTA).   (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to City Council.

2.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

2A.     CONT'D - A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION BY DENLAR LLC FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2110 NORTH LEONARD, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3817 MAJ).  (KL)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to Conditions. 

3.       NEW BUSINESS:

3A.     FAR WEST INDUSTRIES FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT 12 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON HILLSIDE LOTS WITHIN AN EXISTING GATED 15-LOT SUBDIVISION (TRACT 28495) LOCATED ALONG TUSCANY HEIGHTS DRIVE, SOUTH OF WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD, ZONE R-1-B (CASE NOS. 3.3803 MAJ – 3.3814 MAJ AND 7.1456 AMM – 7.1467 AMM).  (DN)

Recommendation:  Approve, subject to Conditions.

3B.     NATHAN AND GINA OTTO REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN ART MURAL APPLICATION FOR AN EXISTING MURAL ON THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 810 N. FARRELL DRIVE.  (CASE 15-001 MUR)  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to Conditions.

3C.     FUNKEY BAR, INC. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN ART MURAL APPLICATION FOR AN EXISTING MURAL ON THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 340 N. PALM CANYON (CASE 15-002 MUR).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to Conditions.

4.       DISCUSSION ITEM:

4A.     THE ALTUM GROUP REQUESTS A PRE-APPLICATION FOR A PLANNED 50-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 6.3 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT THE  WEST END OF MESQUITE DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 30.  (CASE PA15-001)  (ER)

RECOMMENDATION:  No action required.  For informational purpose only.

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, April 22, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.