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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
September 22, 2021 
 
             
5:30 PM Regular Meeting


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

Maria Song
Staff Liaisons:
Flinn Fagg, AICP, Development Services Director
David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Jim Priest, Attorney

Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Richard Bruno, Planning Technician
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner
Alex Perez, Assistant 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) and the Planning Services counter by 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 16, 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, #4A AND #5A ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA.
 
1.   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.
 
A.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  JULY 28, 2021 Click to View
 
2.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
 
A.   WALMART STORES INC., OWNER, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE FUEL STATION AND CONVENIENCE KIOSK LOCATED AT 5601 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1 (CASE NOS. 3.4210 MAJ, 5.1523 CUP & 6.561 VAR).  (AP)
RECOMMENDATION: 
Denial.
 
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B.   THE COLE MOTOR LODGE LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A LAND USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A RESTAURANT AND BAR AT THE EXISTING HOTEL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2323 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C1, SECTION 3 (CASE NOS. 5.1534 CUP & 21-049 LUP). (RB)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve, subject to conditions.
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C.   CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHAPTER 94.05 OF THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES ON PROPERTIES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN PERMITTED ON HOTEL OR COMMERCIAL SITES (CASE 5.1539 ZTA).  
RECOMMENDATION:
  Continue to regular meeting of October 13, 2021.
 
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D.   MODLIN HOMES, LLC, FOR THE CHANGE OF ZONE OF AN UNDEVELOPED 1.35-ACRE PARCEL FROM RMHP (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK) TO R-1-C, (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM 38065) TO SUBDIVIDE THE PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNNY DUNES AND SUNRISE WAY, ZONE RMHP (CASE NOS. 5.1517-CZ & TPM 38065) (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue to a date uncertain.
 
 
3.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  NONE
 
4.   NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION FOR A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR VISTA SUNRISE II RELATED TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CASE 5.0934 PDD 281) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIXTY-ONE (61) UNIT SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1695 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE P/R2, SECTION 11 (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: 
Approval.
 
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5.   DISCUSSION:
 
A.   CONSIDERATION OF SUBMITTING PRIORITIES/AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL VISIONING SESSION.  
RECOMMENDATION:
  Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
 
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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, October 13, 2021, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
 
 

    

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