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PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
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.
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• You may also submit your public comments 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
December 4, 2024
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
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
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner
Glenn Mlaker, 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 Wednesday, November 27, 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: OCTOBER 9, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.A REQUEST BY PLC COMMUNITIES TO AMEND AN EXISTING FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
A 153-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE AN INCREASE OF RESIDENTIAL
UNITS TO 157; MINOR CHANGES TO THE SITE PLAN AND A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE MIRALON
DESIGN GUIDELINES OF THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 801 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, (CASE NO.
PDD-2024-0005) (ER).
RECOMMENDATION:Readopt the MND as the controlling CEQA document and approve the amended project
as submitted subject to attached conditions.
3.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.A REQUEST BY FREEHOLD COMMUNITIES FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 39054 FOR CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES ON A 16.8-ACRE PARCEL IN PLANNING AREA 5 WITHIN PHASE 1 OF THE MIRALON
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 801 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PDD 290, SECTION 35, CASE
STM-2024-0007/TPM 39054 (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: Readopt the MND as the controlling CEQA document and approve TPM 35094 as
submitted subject to attached conditions.
B.A REQUEST BY PS CANYON DEVELOPMENT, LLC, OWNER TO CERTIFY A FINAL
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B.A REQUEST BY PS CANYON DEVELOPMENT, LLC, OWNER TO CERTIFY A FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND APPROVE A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A
739,360-SQUARE FOOT WARHOUSE ON A THIRTY-EIGHT (38) ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT
THE NORTHHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND 19TH AVENUE. (CASE
3.4361 MAJ) (GM)
Palm Springs Fulfillment Center – RECIRCULATED DRAFT EIR:
https://www.palmspringsca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/89203/638602588529900000
Palm Springs Fulfillment Center – FINAL
EIR: https://www.palmspringsca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/89687/638659601789830000
Palm Springs Fulfillment Center – Statement of Considerations:
https://www.palmspringsca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/89754/638664144311270000
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1. Certify that the Final Environmental Impact Report as complete.
2. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
4. Approve a Major Development Permit application subject to attached conditions of approval.
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, December 11, 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 Tuesday, November 26, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Anita Fields
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning Services
Planning Commission Agenda
December 4, 2024
City of Palm Springs