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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/84852118075?pwd=XvzbOaVhbooQMY8JHDWBzvvpK6JJmI.1
or call 1-669-444 9171, enter Meeting ID: 848 5211 8075 and Passcode: 871414.
• 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 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
January 8, 2025
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, City Attorney
Ken Lyon, Principal Planner
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda was made 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, January 2, 2025.
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 instructed 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: DECEMBER 4, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 11, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.A REQUEST BY STACEY NELSON, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING AS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT TO ALLOW A NEW PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON A ROUGHLY 23,533-SQUARE
FOOT PARCEL LOCATED AT 2772 ANZA TRAIL, APN 513-130-016, ZONE
R-1-B, GENERAL PLAN: “VLDR” (VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); Case
#CUP-2024-0006 (KL)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Re-open the public hearing and receive testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt a resolution determining the application eligible for a Class 3
Categorical Exemption pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and approve the application based on findings, subject to conditions in Exhibit “A”.
Planning Commission Agenda
January 8, 2025
City of Palm Springs
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, January 22,
2025.
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, January 2, 2025, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Anita Fields
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning Services
Planning Commission Agenda
January 8, 2025
City of Palm Springs