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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
March 10, 2021 
 
             
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, Director of Planning Services
Jim Priest, Attorney

David A. Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Noriko Kikuchi, Associate Planner
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, March 4, 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 #4A, #5A AND #5B ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA.
 
1.   CONSENT CALENDAR:  None
 
 
2.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
 
A.   EVOLVED ENGINEERING, LLC, ON BEHALF OF THE MORGUE, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO OPERATE A CANNABIS FACILITY  TO INCLUDE TYPE 6 (NON-VOLATILE) 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:  Approve subject to conditions
 
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B.   CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 91.00, CHAPTER 92.00, CHAPTER 93.00, AND CHAPTER 94.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES (CASE 5.1526 ZTA).  (FF)
RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend approval to the City Council.
 
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3.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  None
 
4.   NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   STUDIO AR&D ARCHITECTS, ON BEHALF OF EDWARD F. FREEMAN OF PINNACLE VIEW, LLC, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 4,276-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A 20,705-SQUARE-FOOT HILLSIDE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2610 WINTER SUN DRIVE, ZONE ESA-SP PLANNING AREA 4 (DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN), SECTION 4 (CASE 3.4206). (NK)
RECOMMENDAITON:
Approve, subject to Conditions.
 
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5.   DISCUSSION:
 
  5A.     HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.

5B.     2007 GENERAL PLAN LIMITED UPDATE.

 
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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 24, 2021, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
 
 

    

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