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.

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Wednesday
June 22, 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
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 Planning Division, Development Services Department, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: Development Services Department, Planning Division. 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 Division, (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) by 9:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2022, 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 are 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: MAY 25, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Click to View

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

DESERT PEAK ENERGY CENTER, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP), TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM TOTALLING 700 MEGAWATTS OF ELECTRICITY IN TWO PHASES; PHASE 1 WILL HAVE A STORAGE CAPACITY OF 400 MEGAWATTS AND PHASE 2 WILL HAVE A CAPACITY OF 300 MEGAWATTS ON APPROXIMATELY 78 ACRES OF A 357-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH OF DILLON ROAD, NORTH OF 18^TH AVENUE AND SOUTH OF 16^TH AVENUE; ZONE E-I, (CASE 5.1543-CUP). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to conditions. Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.

NEW BUSINESS:

GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FINDING FOR THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2027 FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS. (DU)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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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, July 13, 2022, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.