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PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
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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 24, 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
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Alex Rubalcava, Assistant Planner
Lindsay-Paige McCoy, Director of Sustainability
Christian Wheeler, Climate Action and Sustainability Specialist
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.
5:30 PM STUDY SESSION
5:30 PM STUDY SESSION
(Council Chambers)
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENT: Three (3) minutes are allowed for each speaker.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
1.CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, REGARDING A POTENTIAL CITYWIDE TREE PROTECTION
ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: There is no formal action required at the study session; the Planning
Commission is to provide comments.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to their regular meeting at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, April 24, 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 Chambers) and the Planning Services counter by 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 18, 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 maybe offered at this
time or at the time of the hearing. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON ITEMS
ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA.
1.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.
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
Planning Commission Agenda
April 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.A REQUEST BY GIUSEPPE COMPERATORE, ON BEHALF OF DOGS R DOPE, LLC, FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INCORPORATE OVERNIGHT KENNELS WITHIN AN EXISTING
DOG TRAINING AND CARE FACILITY AT 888 EAST RESEARCH DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P (CASE NO.
CUP-2024-0004) (AR).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution determining that the project is exempt from CEQA review and
approve the project subject to conditions.
3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.NEW BUSINESS:
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 5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 3200 E. Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
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, Development Services, 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, (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 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.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Anita Fields, Department of Planning Services, Administrative Specialist, for the City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was posted
at or before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.
___/s/ AnitaFields________________
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning
Planning Commission Agenda
April 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs