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

AGENDA

Philip Klatchko, Chair
J.R. Roberts, Vice-Chair
Lyndon Calerdine
Douglas Donenfeld
Randy Lowe
Lisa Middleton
Kathy Weremiuk

Staff Liaisons:

Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Michael Daudt, City Attorney
Terri Hintz, Planning Administrative Coordinator
Savat Khamphou, Assistant Director of Public Works
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Assistant Planner
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner


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.

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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, July 16, 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:  JUNE 24, 2015  
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of   June 24, 2015.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. CONT'D - 750 LOFTS, LLC FOR A MIXED-USE HOTEL DEVELOPMENT  ON A 1.13-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1/R-3/PDD 104 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE / LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT HD-1 (CASE 5.1350 PDD 374 GPA/CUP AND 3.3795 MAJ.)   (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to date certain of August 12, 2015.

2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A REQUEST TO CONSIDER A STREET NAME CHANGE THE NAME FOR CROSSLEY ROAD AND GOLF CLUB DRIVE TO LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD BETWEEN EAST RAMON ROAD AND EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1376 SNC).  (FF)
RECOMMENDATION:  Provide a recommendation to the City Council.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. VA CONSULTING FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 317, (PDD 317) TO CONSTRUCT 75 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, 155 TOWN-HOMES AND AN ACTIVITY CENTER ON APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES OUT OF A 117-ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AT BOGART TRAIL, ZONE PD 317, SECTION 34 (CASE 5.1070-PDD 317).  (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the extension request and take appropriate action.

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, August 12, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.


07/22/2015 Agenda