Agenda

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

AGENDA

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Wednesday
March 27, 2024

5:30 PM Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
Lauri Aylaian, Vice Chair
Lyn Calerdine
Carl Baker
Scott Miller
David Murphy
Robert Rotman

Staff Liaisons:

Christopher Hadwin, Planning Director

Jim Priest, Attorney
Noriko Kikuchi, AICP, Associate Planner
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate

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, March 21, 2024.

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 CONSENT OR NEW BUSINESS 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: February 28, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Click to View

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

A REQUEST BY AG LAND INVESTMENTS, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME APPLICATION FOR AN APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, CASE TTM 38049, TO SUBDIVIDE 2.53 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND TO CREATE EIGHT (8) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 2700 EAST ALEJO ROAD (APN: 507-380-019 & 507-380-020), ZONE R-1-C, SECTION 12 (CASE EOT-2024-0001). (NK)

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution and approve the project subject to conditions. Click to View

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 10, 2024.

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, Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist, Department of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.

________/s/ Anita Fields_________________

Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning Services