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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
December 4, 2024
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Weremiuk called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Weremiuk, Baker (departed at 8:30 pm), Miller, Murphy, Morrill
Excused: Rotman
Staff Present: Planning Director Christopher Hadwin, Associate Planner Glenn Mlaker,
Principal Planner Edward Robertson, Attorney Jim Priest, Engineer Rick
Minjares, Administrative Specialist Anita Fields.
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:
Commissioner Baker moved, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to accept the Agenda.
AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY
EXCUSED: ROTMAN
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comments supporting Item #3B referenced job creation, diversification of economy,
benefits to infrastructure, and agreements reached with environmental groups. Public comments
against Item #3B referenced environmental concerns, speculative nature of economic benefits,
and transportation issues.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 9, 2024
Commissioner Miller moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve Consent item #1A.
AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY
EXCUSED: ROTMAN
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
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
Items #2A and #3A were presented in tandem.
Edward Roberton, Principal Planner, presented the Staff Report and answered questions of the
commission.
Patrick McCabe, PLC Communities, for the applicant, spoke and answered questions of the
commission.
Chair Weremiuk moved, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to readopt the MND as the controlling
CEQA document and approve the amended project as submitted subject to attached conditions, with
recommendations for the Architectural Review Committee:
1. To provide interior streetscapes for review.
2. Request for more shade trees.
AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY
EXCUSED: ROTMAN
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.
Commissioner Miller moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve Item #3A to r eadopt the
MND as the controlling CEQA document and approve TPM 35094 as submitted subject to attached conditions.
AYES: WEREMIUK, BAKER, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY
EXCUSED: ROTMAN
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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)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1. Certify 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.
Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner, presented the Staff Report and answered questions of the
commission.
Rick Minjares, City Engineering Associate, spoke and answered questions of the commission.
Nicole Criste, CEQA Consultant, Terra Nova Planning, spoke and answered questions of the
commission.
Jim Priest, City Attorney, spoke and answered questions of the commission.
David Snider, Owner of Snider Development and Manager of PS Canyon Development, LLC,
applicant, spoke and answered question of the commission.
Chair Weremiuk moved, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve Item #3B with additional
conditions to improve environmental protections and enhance the working environment.
1. Require that the developer adhere to the settlement agreements reached with third parties.
2. Trucks must comply with applicable state regulations regarding the electrification of fleets.
3. The inclusion of both inside and shaded outside break areas for workers, and Indoor bike
racks.
4. Ensure access to site by food trucks.
5. The applicant shall endeavor to use 100% carbon-free power via Desert Community Energy
or SCE to satisfy the primary power requirements for the project. The applicant and staff will
determine feasibility of implementation.
6. The applicant reviews plantings to ensure that the landscaping can survive the difficult
conditions in that area.
AYES: WEREMIUK, MILLER, MORRILL, MURPHY
ABSENT: BAKER
EXCUSED: ROTMAN
4. NEW BUSINESS: None.
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
The staff Holiday Party will be rescheduled for January 2025, after January 16, 2025.
Commissioner Murphy requests that more specific information regarding financial benefits be
included in Staff Reports for warehouse-type projects.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
The conclusion of the updated General Plan may be presented to the City Council at the January 9, 2025
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to 5:30 pm, Wednesday,
December 11, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
__/s/ Christopher Hadwin_______
Christopher Hadwin
Director of Planning Services