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 may be conducted by teleconference. There will be in-person public access to the meeting location.

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Wednesday
September 13, 2023

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

Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
Carl Baker
Scott Miller
David Murphy
J.R. Roberts
Robert Rotman

Staff Liaisons:

Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning
Jim Priest, Attorney
David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner

4:00 PM STUDY SESSION
(Large Conference Room)

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC COMMENT: Three (3) minutes are allowed for each speaker.

DISCUSSION:

1. A REQUEST BY PS CANYON DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR A TWO-STORY INDUSTRIAL A BUILDING WITH A BUILDING AREA
OF 739,360-SQUARE FEET FOR WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES ON THIRTY-EIGHT (38) ARES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND 19^TH
AVENUE, ZONED M-2, CASE NO. 3.4361 MDP & MAJ. (GM)

RECOMMENDATION: There is no formal action required at the study session; the Planning Commission is to provide comments to the applicant regarding the overall presentation of the
proposed project. Click to View

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to their regular meeting at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.

5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
(Council Chamber)

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, September 7, 2023.

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 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: JULY 13, 2022, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, JUNE 28, 2023, JULY 12, 2023 Click to View

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A REQUEST BY STEVE RAWLINGS TO AMEND AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (5.0696 CUP) TO REPLACE AN EXISTING TYPE 20 LICENSE WITH A 21 LIQUOR LICENSE TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION AND TO REMOVE CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 35 FROM RESOLUTION 4459, AT 19995 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE HC, (CUP -2023-0016). (AR)

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution determining the project is exempt from CEQA review and approving the project subject to conditions.
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A REQUEST BY STEVE RAWLINGS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A NEW BOUTIQUE LIQUOR STORE AT 641 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD 48 (CUP -2023-0022). (AR)

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution determining the project is exempt from CEQA review and approving the project subject to conditions.
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A REQUEST BY TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC. ON BEHALF OF O WEST VISTA CIRCLE, LLC, FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38526 TO SUBDIVIDE AN UNDEVELOPED 2.24-ACRE PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTH SIDE OF ACANTO DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET EAST OF VIA FORTUNA, ZONE R-1-B; (CASE NO. TPM 38526). (ER)

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines and approve the proposed Tentative Parcel Map for four (4) single-family residential lots.
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A REQUEST BY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT ITS SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT AND APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED EIR ADDENDUM. (DN) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution recommending City council approve EIR Addendum and draft Housing Element. Click to View

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

NEW BUSINESS: NONE

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, September 27, 2023, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.

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 Department, Development Services, 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.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I, TERRI HINTZ, Department of Planning Services, Administrative Coordinator, for the City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2023, as required by established policies and procedures.

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Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Department of Planning Services