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Home My WebLink About03-25-2025 PC Agenda PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 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/86072530201?pwd=aGzUw0GEUrwuouczK0EB9EtVHKmTH3.1 or call 1-669-444-9171, enter Meeting ID: 860 7253 0201 and Passcode: 048892. • 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 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 board members and retained for the official record. Tuesday March 25, 2025 5:30 PM Study Session 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Kathy Weremiuk, Chair Lauri Aylaian, Vice Chair Carl Baker Scott Miller David Murphy Robert Rotman John Morrill Staff Liaisons: Christopher Hadwin, AICP, Director of Planning Anthony Riederer, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning Jim Priest, Attorney Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist Noriko Kikuchi, AICP, Associate Planner Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate Jonathan Samaniego, Engineering Assistant 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION (Council Chamber) CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PUBLIC COMMENT: Three (3) minutes are allowed for each speaker. DISCUSSION ITEM: NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR A PRE-APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 40 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND 22 DUPLEXES ON AN UNDEVELOPED 8.8-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE BETWEEN WILLIAM KRISEL WAY AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-3, SECTION 26 (CASE PAR-2024-0012). (NK) Recommendation: There is no formal action required at the study session; the Planning Commission is to provide comments. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to their regular meeting at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California. 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING (Council Chamber) 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 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 20, 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 the Consent Calendar and other agenda items, and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Although the Planning Commission values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes are assigned for each speaker. 1.CONSENT CALENDAR: Planning Commission Agenda March 25, 2025 City of Palm Springs 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: FEBRUARY 26, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Approve EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 2.PUBLIC HEARINGS: A.A REQUEST BY LILAC 19, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING “I” AT THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1-P (PDD 291) (CASE NO CUP 2024-0001)(GM). RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open The Public Hearing And Receive Testimony 2. Close The Public Hearing and adopt the CEQA determination as outlined in the staff report and approve the project subject to conditions. B.A REQUEST BY EGAN CIVIL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CANYON PALM SPRINGS HOTEL, LLC, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO CREATE SEVEN (7) COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS AT THOMPSON PALM SPRINGS LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE STM-2024-0008). (NK) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open The Public Hearing And Receive Testimony 2. Close The Public Hearing and adopt the CEQA determination as outlined in the staff report and approve the project subject to conditions. 3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.A REQUEST BY MCWHIRTER REALTY PARTNERS FOR APPROVAL OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (DP) TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4,012-SQUARE-FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR A PAINT STORE ON A 0.38-ACRE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND EAST STEVENS ROAD, ZONE C-1, SECTION 10 (CASE DP-2024-0009). (NK) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution determining that the project is exempt from CEQA review and approve the project subject to conditions. 4.NEW BUSINESS: Planning Commission Agenda March 25, 2025 City of Palm Springs 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. A.Apppointment of Architectural Review Committee Member ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 5:30 pm, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California. 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 State of California ) County of Riverside ) ss. City of Palm Springs ) I, Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist, City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, as required by established policies and procedures. Anita Fields Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist Planning Commission Agenda March 25, 2025 City of Palm Springs