Agenda

PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting will be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.

View the Planning Commission meeting live at the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov/pstv, YouTube, or Channel 17 (Spectrum). Meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Wednesday at 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm.
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Submit your public comment to the Planning Commission electronically. Material may be emailed to: David.Newell@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.

Wednesday
April 13, 2022

5:30 PM Regular Meeting

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

Staff Liaisons:

David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning

Jim Priest, Attorney
Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Noriko Kikuchi, AICP, Associate Planner
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate 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.

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 9:00 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

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 may be offered at this time or at the time of the hearing. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON ITEMS 1A AND 4A 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: MARCH 9, 2022 AND MARCH 23, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Click to View

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

GEORGE YOUSEF (DBA: PALM SPRINGS CAR WASH) FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALTER THE HOURS FOR OFF-PREMISES ALCOHOL SALES IN A RETAIL STORE LOCATED IN SECTION 14, AT 300 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE REO, (CASE 5.1461 CUP). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

NEW BUSINESS:

AN APPEAL BY DAVID PRATT OF TAMARACK CAPITAL PARTNERS OF THE DECISION BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE TO DENY A SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT APPLICATION, CASE 20-003 SP AMND, FOR THE APPROVAL OF TWO (2) EXISTING SIGNS ON THE FRONT CANOPY FASCIA AT THE MARGARITAVILLE RESORT PALM SPRINGS HOTEL LOCATED AT 1600 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 2 (CASE NO. 20-003 AMND). (NK)
RECOMMENDATION: Denial.
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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, April 27, 2022,3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.