Agenda

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

AGENDA

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.

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Wednesday
February 24, 2021

4:00 PM Study Session
5:30 PM Regular Meeting

Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
Peter Moruzzi, Vice Chair
Charlie Ervin
Michael Hirschbein
Paul Lewin
Maria Song

Staff Liaisons:

Flinn Fagg, AICP, Development Services Director
David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Jim Priest, Attorney
Joanne Bruggemans, Administrative Secretary
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
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 Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall, Office of the City Clerk. 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.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

Planning Commission regular meetings are webcast live on the City's website: www.palmspringsca.gov and PSCTV Channel 17. Meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Wednesday at 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm.

4:00 PM STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC COMMENT: Three (3) minutes are allowed for each speaker.

DISCUSSION ITEM:

PRE-APPLICATION REQUEST BY TRANSWESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A 1,400,611-SQUARE-FOOT FULFILLMENT CENTER TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 20,000 SQUARE FEET OFFICE SPACE, WAREHOUSE SPACE, ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING ON A 148-ACRE SITE LOCATED SOUTH OF I-10 FREEWAY ALONG TIPTON ROAD AT THE WHITEWATER ROAD OFF-RAMP, ZONE HC. (CASE PA-20-005) (ER). Click to View

DISCUSSION ON CHANGES TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS (CASE 5.1526 ZTA) (FF) Click to View

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to their regular meeting at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2021, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.

5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

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, February 18, 2021.

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. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON ITEM 5A ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA.

CONSENT CALENDAR: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

REQUEST BY EVOLVED ENGINEERING, LLC, ON BEHALF OF THE MORGUE, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO OPERATE A TYPE 6 (NON-VOLATILE) CANNABIS FACILITY TO INCLUDE MANUFACTURING, CULTIVATION, DISPENSARY, DISTRIBUTION AND A LOUNGE IN A VACANT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING BUSINESS PARK LOCATED AT 1241 SOUTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE M-1, SECTION 33 (CASE 5.1492 CUP) (ER).

RECOMMENDATION: Continue to March 10, 2021.
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REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (CASE 5.1466 ZTA). (FF)

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to City Council. Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

DISCUSSION:

DISCUSSION ON CHANGES TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS. (CASE 5.1526 ZTA) (FF).

RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff as appropriate and schedule the matter for public hearing on March 10, 2021.
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.

CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:

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

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 5:30 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.