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

  AGENDA 

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.

11:30 AM STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER (Large Conference Room):  

PUBLIC COMMENT (Large Conference Room):  

DISCUSSION ITEM:  

          1.       REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SMALL-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS.

ADJOURNMENT:   The Planning Commission will adjourn to the regular meeting at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, June 10, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. 

1:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
(COUNCIL CHAMBER)

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 500 pm on Thursday, June 4, 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 27, 2015
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 27, 2015.

1B.     DAN RINKENBERGER REQUESTING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURE APPLICATION FOR A REMODEL AND 1,500-SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HILLSIDE HOUSE LOCATED AT   2244 ARABY DRIVE (CASE 3.3851 MAJ).  (GM)
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, subject to conditions.

2.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A.     CONT’D - 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.

2B.    CONT'D - GANDO PROPERTIES FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATE 103,943 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)  (BUILDING SIZE INCORRECTLY NOTED AS 96,445 SQ. FT.)
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve, 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:  Table the project indefinitely with direction to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

2D.     CONT’D -  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:  Approve, subject to conditions.

2E.     CONT'D - 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:  Approval of the recommendations of the Planning Commission subcommittee.

2F.     CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) CHAPER 93.20 AND SECTION 92.15.01 TO ALLOW PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS IN THE SUNNY DUNES COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C-M (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT MANUFACTURING) ZONE (CASE 5.1372 ZTA).  (FF)
RECOMMENDATION:  To recommend approval to the City Council.

3.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

3A.     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 24, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.