Agenda

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

AGENDA

Wednesday
December 11, 2019

1:30 PM Regular Meeting

Peter Moruzzi, Vice Chair
Doug Donenfeld
Michael Hirschbein
Maria Song

Staff Liaisons:

Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Jim Priest, Attorney
Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Richard Bruno, Planning Technician
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner
David Newell, AICP, Principal Planner
Alex Perez, Assistant Planner
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 Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 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.

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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 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

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, #1B, #1C, #1D, #3A, #4A AND #5A 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: SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 AND SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Click to View

ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE SERENA PARK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (CASE 5.1427 DA). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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LIZ AND MARK OSTOICH REQUESTING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,380-SQUARE FOOT CASITA AND WINE CELLAR ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 660 PALISADES DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 15 (CASE NOS. 5.1337 CUP AND 3.1745 MAJ). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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LA CONSTRUCTION REQUESTING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,496 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND AN ATTACHED 469 SQUARE FOOT TWO-CAR GARAGE LOCATED AT 3000 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C, (CASE NO. 3.4140-MAJ). (RB)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

STEVEN WIJATYK, ON BEHALF OF REEFER MADNESS, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) APPLICATION TO OPERATE A 1,153-SQUARE FOOT CANNABIS MANUFACTURING AND CULTIVATION FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 4645-B EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 18 (CASE 5.1487 CUP). (ER)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to conditions.
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AT&T MOBILITY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF A 100-FOOT TALL MONOPOLE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON A PORTION OF A 40-ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 19TH AVENUE AT THE TERMINUS OF RUPPERT STREET, ZONE M-2, SECTION 15 (CASE NOS. 5.1488 CUP & 6.553 VAR). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend City Council approve, subject to conditions.
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NEW CHURCH II, LLC FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF THE ENTITLEMENTS TO RENOVATE THE EXISTING HISTORIC COMMUNITY CHURCH AND ORCHID TREE INN FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE, AND DEMOLISH PORTIONS OF THE SITE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY SPA, RESTAURANT AND MEETING SPACE ON A 3.1-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD, ZONE R-3, SECTION 15 (CASE 5.1345 CUP, HSPB 23, HSPB 72 & 3.0678 MAJ). (DN)
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the item and public hearing to the regularly scheduled meeting of January 22, 2020.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

KOAR PALM SPRINGS, LLC, (DBA: LIVING OUT) FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED FINAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE UNIT COUNT FROM 95 TO 105 WITH NO CHANGES TO THE APPROVED SITE PLAN LOCATED AT 1122 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE REO, SECTION 14 (CASE NO. 51449 CUP). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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NEW BUSINESS:

WILLIAM DUMKA, ON BEHALF OF MICHAEL KING, REQUESTING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 7,125-SQUARE FOOT STORAGE FACILITY LOCATED AT 3520 NORTH ANZA ROAD, ZONE M-1, (CASE NO. 3.4138-MAJ). (AP)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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DISCUSSION:

DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND PROPOSED STEERING COMMITTEE.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.

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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.

CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:

PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.

ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, January 8, 2020, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.