Agenda

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

AGENDA

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.

Submit your public comment to the Planning Commission electronically. Material may be emailed to David.Newell@ 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 Planning Commission and retained for the official record.
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Wednesday
September 9, 2020

5:30 PM Regular Meeting

Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
Peter Moruzzi, Vice Chair
Charlie Ervin
Michael Hirschbein
Paul Lewin
Maria Song

Staff Liaisons:

Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Jim Priest, Attorney
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate

David Newell, AICP, Associate Planner

Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner
Noriko Kikuchi, Associate Planner
Joanne Bruggemans, Administrative Secretary

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 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2020 and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and procedures.

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 COMMENTS: 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 t3Ahe hearing. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON ITEMS 3A AND 4A 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: NONE

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

REQUEST BY LAURI KIBBY, ON BEHALF OF M. DAVID TESSA & CO., LLC, FOR A PARCEL MAP WAIVER AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SUBDIVIDE A 0.73-ACRE LOT INTO 0.36-ACRE AND 0.37-ACRE PARCELS FOR TWO (2) EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES WITHIN THE HR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) LAND USE DESIGNATION AREA IN THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA AT 423 & 427 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS, ZONE HR, SECTION 14, ( CASE PMW 37831 & CASE 5.1508 CUP). (NK)

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Click to View

REQUEST BY JERRY G. JOHNSON, ON BEHALF OF V.I.P. MOTOR CARS, LTD., FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO UTILIZE A PORTION OF A THREE (3)-ACRE PARCEL FOR OFF-SITE VEHICLE STORAGE AT 4193 EAST MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE R-2, SECTION 30 (CASE 5.1506 CUP). (NK)

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Click to View

TOWER ENERGY GROUP, REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COLLEGE PARK SPECIFIC PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION TO MIXED USE/MULTI USE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,343-SQUARE FOOT GROCERY STORE (CASE 5.1511 CUP) AND ACCOMPANYING FUELING STATION (CASE 5.1514 CUP), LOCATED AT 3299 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1, SECTION 3. (GM)

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

Recommend approval to the City Council of an amendment to the College Park Specific Plan to change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use/Multi-Use equating to General Commercial zoning category of C-1.
Approve a Conditional Use Permit (Case 5.1511 CUP) for the construction of a 5,343-square foot neighborhood market selling groceries and convenience items.
Approve a Conditional Use Permit (Case 5.1514 CUP) for a fueling station with twelve (12) pumps.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

2007 GENERAL PLAN LIMITED UPDATE – REVIEW GENERAL PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL PLAN VISION STATEMENT AND PRIORITIES. (DN) RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council approve a revision to the Vision Statement and Priorities for the 2040 General Plan. Click to View

NEW BUSINESS:

REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6819, DESIGNATING CENSUS TRACT 446.05 AS A FOOD DESERT OVERLAY ZONE (CASE NO. 5.1507-A ZTA). (FF)

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 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, September 23, 2020, City Hall, 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.