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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
January 22, 2020
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Peter Moruzzi, Vice Chair
Doug Donenfeld
Charlie Ervin Jr.
Michael Hirschbein
Paul Lewin
Maria Song
Kathy Weremiuk
Staff Liaisons:
Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Jim Priest, Attorney
Terri Hintz, Administrative Coordinator
Noriko Kikuchi, Associate Planner
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Alex Perez, Assistant 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.
| 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. |
Planning Commission regular meetings are webcast live on the City's website: www.palmspringsca.gov and PSCTV Channel 17. Meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Wednesday at 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm. |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
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ROLL CALL: |
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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 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2020. |
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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. |
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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, #4A, #4B, #5A AND #5B ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA. |
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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. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 13, 2019
RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Click to View |
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| EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: |
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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 to date certain of February 26, 2020.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. |
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NEW BUSINESS: |
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STEFAN LOY, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,000 SQUARE-FOOT ARTIST STUDIO AND A 400 SQUARE-FOOT CARPORT ON AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY PARCEL LOCATED AT 2240 EAST SMOKEWOOD AVENUE, ZONE R-1-B (CASE NO. 3.4141). (AP)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions of approval.
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ANA ESCALANTE, AIA, ON BEHALF OF DONALD KICK, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 2,513-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON AN UNDEVELOPED 22,328-SQUARE-FOOT HILLSIDE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2100 TUSCAN ROAD, ZONE R-1-B, SECTION 3 (CASE NO. 3.2978 MAJ). (NK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval with conditions of approval.
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OTHER BUSINESS: |
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DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE APPOINTEES.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A. ELECTION OF CHAIR
B. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR |
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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. |
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| CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: |
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PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items. |
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| ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, February 12, 2020, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California. |
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