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 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 7, 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.        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: APRIL 8 AND 22, 2015

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of April 8 and 22, 2015.

1B.    JAMES VAN DUYN FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2420 TUSCAN ROAD, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3518 MAJ).  (KL)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to Conditions.

1C.     RODNEY DREW FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 672-SQUARE FOOT FREESTANDING CARPORT ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 985 VIA LIVORNO, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3799 MAA).  (GM)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to Conditions.

2.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A.     CONT'D - GANDO PROPERTIES FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATE 96,445 SQUARE FEET OFFICE SPACE, WAREHOUSE AND A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY ON AN APPROXIMATE 4.5-ACRE PARCEL AND A VARIANCE APPLICATION SEEKING FOR THE REDUCTION OF SIDE-YARD SETBACKS LOCATED AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND TACHEVAH DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P (CASE 3.3830 MAJ / 6.542 VAR).  (ER)

RECOMMENDATION:  Continue to a date uncertain.

2B.     CONT'D - SPECTRUM SERVICES (VERIZON WIRELESS) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FIFTY-FIVE (55) FOOT TALL MONOPOLE STRUCTURE (DESIGNED AS A PALM TREE) WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND A VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED AT A DESERT WATER AGENCY SITE ON SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P (CASE NOS. 5.1315 CUP & 6.531 VAR).  (GM)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance to the City Council, subject to Conditions. 

2C.     CONT'D - NEW CHURCH II, LLC FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATIONS TO RENOVATE EXISTING HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT A BANQUET SPACE AND THREE-STORY HOTEL TO OPERATE A 93-ROOM HOTEL WITH RESTAURANT AND ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USES ON 3.1-ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BARISTO ROAD AND BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3 (CASE 5.1345 GPA, PD-372, CUP AND 3.0678 MAJ).  (DN)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions.

2D.     STEPHEN WOOSTER, ON BEHALF OF THE EDWARD M. OGDEN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB USE WITHIN AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 2080 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, (5.1166 CUP).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to Conditions.

2E.    MICHAEL FRICK FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTUCT A 497-SQUARE FOOT DETACHED CASITA WITHOUT KITCHEN FACILITIES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2141 EAST CALLE LILETA, ZONE R-1-C (CASE 5.1364 CUP). (DN)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions.

2F.     GERGIS YOUSEF FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND THE EXISTING RETAIL SPACE FOR AN EXISTING GAS STATION LOCATED AT 2796 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 5.0712 CUP).  (DN)

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.

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

• Discussion of Potential Street Name Change Applications for Crossley Road and 34th Avenue.  

ADJOURNMENT:  The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.