Agenda

PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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
July 14, 2021

5:30 PM Regular Meeting

Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
Peter Moruzzi, Vice Chair
Lauri Aylaian
Charlie Ervin
Michael Hirschbein
J.R. Roberts
Maria Song

Staff Liaisons:

Flinn Fagg, AICP, Development Services Director
Jim Priest, Attorney
David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
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.

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 8, 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 COMMENT: 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 ITEMS #1A, #1B, #2A, #5A, #6A & #6B ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1A. ELECTION OF CHAIR
1B. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR

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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 28, 2021, JUNE 9, 2021 AND JUNE 23, 2021 Click to View

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

SOCANNA CORPORATION, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) APPLICATION FOR A TYPE 1A CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 4,777-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 19021 NEWHALL STREET, ZONE M-2 AND WITHIN THE CANNABIS OVERLAY ZONE, SECTION 15 (CASE 5.1519-CUP). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

NEW BUSINESS:

KOAR PALM SPRINGS, LLC (DBA: LIVING OUT) FOR A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN RELATED TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A 122-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1122 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE REO, SECTION 14 (CASE 5.1449 PDD 389). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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DISCUSSION:

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN UPDATE – INTRODUCTION OF DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and review draft document and continue to a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission on July 21, 2021 at 5:30pm.
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DISCUSSION OF APPOINTMENTS OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) MEMBERS.

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 a Special Meeting 5:30 pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.