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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
There will be in-person access to this meeting at the above location and a teleconference
(remote) option is available for members of the public.
• View the Planning Commission meeting remotely at the following Zoom webinar link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83338270623?pwd=iZokpipEeX02rEnSsjTsBFtGEah86Q.1 or
call 1-669-900-6833, enter Meeting ID: 833 3827 0623 and Passcode: 593055.
• If you intend to speak on an item via the Zoom webinar link or need additional assistance,
please call the Department of Planning Services at 760-323-8245 or email
planning@palmspringsca.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to receive
instructions on remote participation. You will be asked to provide your first and last name,
Item No. and contact information before being unmuted to speak.
• 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
September 25, 2024
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
Lauri Aylaian, Vice Chair (on Leave)
Carl Baker
Scott Miller
David Murphy
Robert Rotman
John Morrill
Staff Liaisons:
Christopher Hadwin, Planning Director
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Jim Priest, Attorney
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner
Noriko Kikuchi, Associate Planner
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, September 19, 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: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Recommendation: Approve
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.REQUEST BY MARK TEMPLE, OWNER REQUESTING A TWO (2) YEAR
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) 38042 TO
SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL INTO THIRTY-ONE (31) SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF VERONA ROAD,
ZONE R-1-E; (CASE TTM 38042 TE) (GM)
Recommendation: Adopt resolution determining that the project is exempt from DEQA
review and approve the project subject to conditions.
B.A REQUEST BY RUPPERT STREET, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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B.A REQUEST BY RUPPERT STREET, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(CUP) TO OPERATE AN 11,691-SQUARE-FOOT CANNABIS CULTIVATION
FACILITY INVOLVING INCIDENTAL TYPE P (PACKAGING AND LABELING)
CANNABIS MANUFACTURING USE AT UNDEVELOPED PARCELS TOTALLING
0.74 ACRE AT 19070 RUPPERT STREET, ZONE M-2/CO, SECTION 15 (CASE
CUP-2023-0017). (NK)
Recommendation: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) as an adequate
environmental document and approve the project subject to conditions.
3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
4.NEW BUSINESS: None.
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, October 9,
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, September 19, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Anita Fields
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning Services
Planning Commission Agenda
September 25, 2024
City of Palm Springs