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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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for members of the public.
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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
May 22, 2024
5:30 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
Veronica Goedhart, Director of Special Program Compliance, Special Program Compliance
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
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, May 16, 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.
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 24, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are
considered at this time.
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.PNG 1, LLC ON BEHALF OF PS COUNTRY CLUB, LLC FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SERENA PARK – A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
CONSISTING OF 386 ATTACHED AND DETACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, STREETS, PRIVATE
OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC PARK ON 125 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SUNRISE WAY,
NORTH OF VERONA ROAD AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER FLOODPLAIN
WITHIN SECTION 1 AND 36 (CASE DA-2024-0002) (DN).
Recommendation: Recommend approval to City Council
3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
4.NEW BUSINESS:
A.ITEM 4A: THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL PROGRAM COMPLIANCE FOR DISCUSSION
REGARDING RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR CANNABIS TEMPORARY EVENTS. (VG)
RECOMMENDATION: No Formal Action Required. The Planning Commission is to provide comment.
B.DISCUSSION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR PALM SPRINGS
Planning Commission Agenda
May 22, 2024
City of Palm Springs
B.DISCUSSION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR PALM SPRINGS
FULFILLMENT CENTER. (GM)
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, June 12, 2024.
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, May 16, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.
_____/s/ Anita Fields____________________
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning Services
Planning Commission Agenda
May 22, 2024
City of Palm Springs