Agenda

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

AGENDA

There will be in-person access to this meeting at the above location and a teleconference (remote) option is available for members of the public.

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You may also submit your public comment to the Planning Commission electronically. Materials may be emailed to: planning@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 committee members and retained for the official record.

Wednesday
April 10, 2024

5:30 PM Study Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting

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

Staff Liaisons:

Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning
David Newell, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning
Jim Priest, Attorney
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate

5:30 PM STUDY SESSION
(Council Chambers)

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

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

DISCUSSION:

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE ZONE CODE UPDATE STUDY SESSION (CH)

RECOMMENDATION: There is no formal action required at the study session; the Planning Commission is to provide comments. Click to View

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to their regular meeting at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.

6:00 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, April 4, 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: MARCH 27, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Click to View

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A REQUEST BY MONAGHAN PALM CANYON LC, OWNER, FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) 38846, CONSISTING OF A ONE LOT PARCEL FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 1875 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 AND R-3; (CASE NO. STM 2024-0002) (GM).

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution determining that the project is exempt from CEQA review and approve the project subject to conditions.
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A REQUEST BY DTPS B-3, LLC, FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL, CASE 3.3908 MAJ, RELATED TO AN APPROVED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING 45 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND RETAIL ON BLOCK B OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY; 200 NORTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE CBD (CASE EOT-2023-0002)

RECOMMENDATION: That the item be continued to a date certain of May 23, 2024.

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, April 24, 2024, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.

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, April 4, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.

________/s/ Anita Fields__________

Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist

Department of Planning Services