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 21, 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:  MAY 13, 2015

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 13, 2015.

1B.     RON HOVSEPIAN for DEVELOPMENT OF A POOLSIDE SHADE STRUCTURE ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING THREE-UNIT BUILDING ON A ROUGHLY 12,865 SQUARE FOOT HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 5O5 SEPULVEDA ROAD, ZONE RGA-6 (CASE 3.3800 MAJ).  (KL)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions.

2.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A.     JONATHAN WASSER ON BEHALF OF PLAZA INDIAN AVENUE INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AMPLIFIED ENTERTAINMENT, ADD A DANCE FLOOR AND MODIFY THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR AN EXISTING COCKTAIL LOUNGE (CHILL BAR) LOCATED AT 212 AND 216 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONED LSC BY SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE 5.1320 CUP).  (DN)

RECOMMENDATION:  To approve, subject to conditions.

2B.     CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN TO CLARIFY THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT FOR THE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) LAND USE DESIGNATION (CASE 5.1374 SP-A).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to the City Council.

2C.     CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE PALM sPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) 93.20.07 AND 93.20.08 REGARDING REAL ESTATE SIGNS AND OTHER TEMPORARY SIGNS (CASE 5.1338 ZTA).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to the City Council.

2D.     CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A REQUEST TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) 92.09.01 AND 92.09.02 TO ALLOW TATTOO PARLORS AND BODY PIERCING STUDIOS IN THE C-B-D (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONE UPON APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE 5.1373 ZTA).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend denial.

3.       NEW BUSINESS:

3A.     ROBERT SCHATZ FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW HILLSIDE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A ROUGHLY 22,406 SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 2379 NORTH LEONARD STREET, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3852 MAJ).  (KL)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve subject to conditions. 

3B.     A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF 34^TH AVENUE TO SHORE BRIDGE ROAD AND TO ESTABLISH THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 8, 2015 (CASE 5.1375 SNC).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the resolution.

3C.     A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CROSSLEY ROAD TO LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD AND TO ESTABLISH THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 8, 2015 (CASE 5.1376 SNC).  (FF)

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the resolution.

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, June 10, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.