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
May 26, 2021

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

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

Staff Liaisons:

Flinn Fagg, AICP, Development Services Director
David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Jim Priest, Attorney
Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner
Noriko Kikuchi, 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.

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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:

1A. TODD PRATT REPRESENTING EVOLUTION STRATEGIC PARTNERS LLC, TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 4,000-SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL; AND FIFTY (50) TOTAL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS WITH ELEVEN (11) VERY LOW INCOME UNITS ON A 1.43-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 AND R-3, SECTION 3 (CASE 5.1237). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comment on the preliminary site development plan but take no action.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to their regular meeting at 5:30 PM, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 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) by 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 20, 2021, 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 ITEMS #1A, #4A, #4B, #4C 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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 13, 2021, JANUARY 27, 2021 Click to View

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN DOCUMENT TO REVISE THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS (CASE 5.1204 SPA) (FF).
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the City Council.

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SMS ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF HALL PALM SPRINGS II, TO AMEND THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ANDAZ HOTEL) TO REMOVE THE SPA LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL AND REPLACE IT WITH 14 ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 164 ROOMS HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD324 (5.1091-PD-324). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to all original conditions
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

DAVID & PATRICIA MARINO, OWNERS, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION PROPOSING A 7,125-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT LIMITS FOR THE ZONE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 1405 ROSE AVENUE, ZONE R-2-C (CASE 3.4209 MAJ / 7.1621 AMM). (KL)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions. Click to View

DAHL ARCHITECTS, INC., ON BEHALF OF WYNDHAM SMITH, FOR MINOR ARCHITECTURAL (MAA) APPROVAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PARKING LOT GATE AT A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1, SECTION 10 (CASE 3.2029 MAA). (NK)
RECOMMENDATION: Denial.
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EHOF CANYON VIEW, LLC, FOR THE APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 381; AN 80-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE PDD-381 (CASE 5.1384 – PD 381/3.3902 MAJ/VTTM 36969). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
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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.

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

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 5:30 pm, Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.