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.

Submit your public comment to the Planning Commission electronically. Material may be emailed to: planning@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission and retained for the official record.
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Wednesday
December 9, 2020

5:30 PM Regular Meeting

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

Staff Liaisons:

David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Jim Priest, Attorney
Joanne Bruggemans, Administrative Secretary
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate 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 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) by 6:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2020 and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and procedures.

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 THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA.

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.

SCOTT TIMBERLAKE FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A 503-SQUARE FOOT ADDITION AND A 420-SQUARE FOOT NEW DETHATCHED GARAGE TO AN EXISTING HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT REQUESTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR SETBACK REDUCTIONS LOCATED AT 324 WEST OVERLOOK DRIVE, ZONE R-1-C (CASE NOS. 3.3718 MAA AND 7.1612 AMM) (GM).

RECOMMENATION: Approve, subject to conditions.

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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

J5 INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS (AT&T WIRELESS) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY CONSISTING OF A SIXTY (60’) FOOT TALL MONOPALM LOCATED AT 333 WEST RADIO ROAD, ZONE M-1 (CASE NO. 5.1516 CUP) (GM).
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend City Council approve, subject to conditions. Click to View

REQUEST BY SPECTRUM SERVICES ON BEHALF OF VERIZON WIRELESS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY CONSISTING OF A FORTY-THREE (43) FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINETS LOCATED WITHIN DEMUTH PARK AT 3601 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE, ZONE “O” (CASE NO. 5.0793 CUP) (ER).

RECOMMENDATION: Continue to an indefinite date per Applicant’s request.

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A REQUEST BY TOLL BROTHERS, INC., TO AMEND THE ESCENA DESIGN GUIDELINES AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 231 TO ALLOW MODERN/CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES IN PLACE OF THE PREVIOULY APPROVED SPANISH SERIES IN PLANNING AREAS 6 AND 8 OF TRACTS 32233-1 AND 32233-4 WITHIN THE ESCENA DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE PDD 231. (CASE 5.0666-PD231) (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.
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DTPS B-3, LLC FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A SIX STORY, 73,300-SQUARE FOOT MIXED USE BUILDING (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND COMMERCIAL) WITH 45 FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL LOCATED ON BLOCK “B-1” OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSUEM WAY; 200 NORTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE CBD (CASE NOS. 3.3908 MAJ AND TTM 37935) (DN).
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend City Council approve, subject to conditions.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: None

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, December 17, 2020, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.