Agenda

PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber
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
October 25, 2023

5:30 PM Regular Meeting

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

Staff Liaisons:

Christopher Hadwin, Planning Director

Jim Priest, Attorney
Felipe Primera, Engineering Associate
Alex Perez, Assistant Planner
Ken Lyon, Principal Planner

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, October 19, 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 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:

Recommendation:

Approval of October 11, 2023, Minutes

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS REQUESTS A GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FINDING FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, SHOWN AS LOT D & LOT C, CROSSLEY TRACT, MB 32/44, SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4 EAST. (ENGINEERING FILE R 22-04-2230) (FP)

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the request, finding that vacating a portion of public Right-of-Way (ROW) is consistent with 2007 General Plan per Division 9, Part 3, Section 8313, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and pursuant to Section 65402 of the California Government Code.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

AN APPLICATION BY KAIDENCE GROUP, LLC COMPRISED OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, A VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE SHOP ON A 0.46-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2466 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, (APN 504-250-031) ZONE: PD 113, GENERAL PLAN: MIXED-USE. (CASES DP-2023-0018, CUP-2023-0020, AR-2023-0083 VAR-2023-0007) (KL)

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the resolution determining the project to be exempt from CEQA review and approving the project with conditions, and recommend approval of the Major Architectural Application by the Architectural Review Committee.

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, November 8, 2023.

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 Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

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 Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. 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 Department of Planning Services at (760) 323-8245.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I, Vanessa Acosta, Administrative Specialist, Department of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, as required by established policies and procedures.

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Vanessa Acosta, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning Services