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Jay Thompson
From: Craig Ewing
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:28 PM
To: Jay Thompson
Subject: FW: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center- Community Meeting
Correspondence received prior to the neighborhood meeting.
Craig A. Ewing,AICP
Director of Planning Services
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-8269
"Go all the way, then come back."
- Harley Earl
From: Lee A. Bonno
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:23 PM
To: Craig Ewing
Subject: FW: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center - Community Meeting
FYI. Received before Tuesday's meeting.
Lee Bonno
Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
760.323.8255
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From: Jack Wirts [mailto:jwirts@dc.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 10:23 AM
To: 'HTCNO Communication'; register@htcno.org
Cc: Lee A. Bonno; Ginny Foat
Subject: RE: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center- Community Meeting
Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion on the proposal to establish a food distribution
center on Belardo Road. I think it is an extremely poor idea. Many visitors have expressed to me the
observation that Palm Springs is overrun with "the Homeless". I agree with them.
Anyone who thinks about locating a food distribution point near a shopping Center and near a
residential area knows it is inviting the homeless to establish their "residence" in the same area. This in
turn will lead to a degrading of the areas through unsightly trash accumulations and establishment of
"temporary residences" in vacant homes and buildings. All of which has happened before. This
proposal is within what is known as the Historic Tennis Club area. Why would you purposely degrade
one of the nicer neighborhoods in Palm Springs.
Jack Wirts
555 West Baristo#30
Palm Springs
760-864-4124
jgwirts@optonline.net
From: HTCNO Communication [mailto:htcno.communication@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 1:44 PM
To: register@htcno.org
Cc: t.ee.Bonno@palmspringsca.gov; Ginny.Foat@palmsprings-ca.gov
Subject: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center - Community Meeting
Neighbors,
There will be an important community meeting on Tuesday, January 25th, 6:00 pm in the large
conference room at Palm Springs City Hall.
The organization proposing the food distribution center on Belardo will explain their plans.
Please attend. Council member Foat will also be present.
If you cannot attend, reply-all to this email and give comments/questions/concerns.
The item is scheduled for a vote at the next council meeting, so this is the time to raise issues and get
answers.
Thanks.
1/31/2011
Jay Thompson
From: Craig Ewing
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:28 PM
To: Jay Thompson
Subject: FW: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center- Community Meeting
Correspondence received prior to the neighborhood meeting.
Craig A. Ewing,AICP
Director of Planning Services
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-8269
"Go all the way, then come back."
- Harley Earl
From: Lee A. Bonno
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:23 PM
To: Craig Ewing
Subject: FW: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center- Community Meeting
FYI. Received before Tuesday's meeting.
Lee Bonno
Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
760.323.8255
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From: Shirley Rake [mailto:srake@dc.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 4:30 PM
To: HTCNO Communication; register@htcno.org
Cc: Lee A. Bonno; Ginny Foat
Subject: Re: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center - Community Meeting
Hi:
Don't know how to do this exactly but I am very much opposed to this going where they have
proposed it. There are enough homeless people in that area and if the food bank goes there it
will be totally over run with them. Thanks for all your work on our behalf. Shirley
Shirley Rake
Global Calibration Services
srake@gcscal.com
760/835-8990 cell
srake@dc.rr.com - Palm Springs
1/31/2011
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From: HTCNO Communication
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 1:43 PM
To: re ister htcno.or
Cc: Lee.Bonno@palmspringsca.gov ; Ginn .Foat alms rin s-ca. ov
Subject: HTCNO: Food Distribution Sun Center - Community Meeting
Neighbors,
There will be an important community meeting on Tuesday, January 25th, 6:00 pm in the large
conference room at Palm Springs City Hall.
The organization proposing the food distribution center on Belardo will explain their plans.
Please attend. Council member Foat will also be present.
If you cannot attend, reply-all to this email and give comments/questions/concerns.
The item is scheduled for a vote at the next council meeting, so this is the time to raise issues and get
answers.
Thanks.
1/'A10011
Jay Thompson
From: Lee A. Bonno
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:53 AM
To: Craig Ewing; David Newell; Jay Thompson
Subject: FW: HTCNO: Golden Rainbow Center in Sun Center- Meeting at City Hall
FYI
Lee Bonno
Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
760.323.8255
From: Sheryl Hamlin [mailto:sherylhamlin@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 7.14 PM
To: Ginny Foat; David Ready; Lee A. Bonno; Al Franz
Cc: daveprmarketing@gmail.com; davidk@grcps.org
Subject: Fwd: HTCNO: Golden Rainbow Center in Sun Center- Meeting at City Hall
Hello,
Thanks for hosting the meeting this week. It was productive. The 'Sustenance for Seniors'
Program is very well run and is an asset to the community.
Thanks again to all.
Please see email below sent to neighborhood.
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From: HTCNO Communication chteno.communication&gmaii.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Subject: HTCNO: Golden Rainbow Center in Sun Center- Meeting at City Hall
To: re inter hteno.or
Meeting about Golden Rainbow Center"Sustenance for Seniors"Program
Members of the neighborhood, two members of the Palm Springs city council, staff and two
police officers met on Tuesday, January 25th about the proposed food distribution program, now
called `Sustenance for Seniors'.
Three members from the Golden Rainbow Center also attended to provide information about
their organization and how this program works: Randy Lowe (Chairman), David Gray
(Principal) and David Kimble (COO)
This program has been in existence for four years and was at a previous location which they
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outgrew on Tahquitz. The Golden Rainbow Center provides 40 programs a month, such as bingo,
bridge, language classes, in addition to counseling and socializing for LGBT seniors. Members of the
Golden Rainbow have identification cards which are bar coded. Only members can attend their
programs.
What differentiates this program from other food distribution programs is: 1) the membership factor and
2) no distribution of prepared foods. Members must be identified. Non-members are referred to other
services groups and are denied access. No prepared foods, such as sandwiches, are distributed so there is
no issue of wrappers or detritus from fast food. All food is to be cooked at home, so the program is like
grocery shopping without the carts. Seniors can take one bag only.
The hours are 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Sundays, but often the food is gone in 45 minutes. The maximum
number of people they have seen on one day is 203. They expect a maximum of 70 vehicles. The
parking lot holds 40 cars, so there will be overflow on Belardo, but people do not stay long.
To avoid early morning queuing, they distribute tickets with numbers prior to the opening, so that
someone coming at 6:00 am has no better chance of early entry than someone coming later.
We concluded that the programs is very controlled and well organized. We will meet again in six
months to discuss any issues.
The police in attendance said they have been monitoring the empty field(s) along Ramon and Belardo
for vagrants but will step up activity. One suggestion was the use of the field for horse training, which
all officers must attend. They are also working with the military base to provide MP-like services for the
many soldiers who take leave in Palm Springs.
This item will be before council for approval on February 2nd.
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January 29, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Palm Springs,California 92262
RE: CUP 5.1255 Desert Sun Center, LLC.
Dear Mayor Pougnet and Council Members:
I am a resident at the Canyons and have been researching the proposed request to change the
zoning for Desert Sun Center. I am not in favor the requested change and request that you deny
the request.
Although I am in favor of the services that fine organizations like Rainbow Services provide,on
food distribution days,the proposed location cannot handle the anticipated influx of 200+people
within a hour or so period. The establishment can only support parking for 40 cars and has only
one entrance in/out. The area is already congested. In addition,the two vacant lots on both sides
of the Canyons is already a magnet for homeless, excessive litter and noise. The proposed time
of 8:00 am on Sundays is also distributing since my home is adjacent to Belardo and I would like
to sleep in on the lords' day. With the excessive overflow of cars and pedestrians,this increased
noise will be excessive especially at this time of the morning.
At its peak of the real estate huddle, the Canyons was a multi-million community. Obviously,
property values have significantly dropped, but will continue if you allow this type of business to
operate in the Desert Sun Center.
I have never written a letter to my representatives before,but since I am so against this requested
change,I felt I had no choice. I strongly urge that you deny the requested zoning change. If you
would like to talk further,please feel free to call.
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SUBJECT: CASE 5.1255 CUP: DESERT SUN CENTER, LLC. FOR A TYPE II
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A FOOD BANK
AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TO THE ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED / DISABLED SENIOR CITIZENS AT 610 SOUTH
BELARDO ROAD.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
Desert Sun Center, LLC. on behalf of the Golden Rainbow Center - SAGE, is
requesting that the City Council approve a Type II Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
operate a food bank and distribution facility to economically disadvantaged / disabled
senior citizens. The proposed facility will distribute food on Sunday mornings from 8:00
am to 10:00 am at 610 South Belardo Road, Suite 500.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TYPE II
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GOLDEN RAINBOW CENTER TO ALLOW
THE OPERATION OF A FOOD BANK AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED / DISABLED SENIOR CITIZENS AT
610 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD; CASE NO. 5.1255 CUP."
PRIOR ACTIONS
On December 8, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed the Type II Conditional Use
Permit and recommended approval to the City Council by a 7-0 vote.
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January 5,2011 --Page 2
5.1255 CUP—Golden Rainbow Center-SAGE
BACKGROUND AND SETTING:
The applicant, Desert Sun Center LLC, is requesting approval of a Type II Conditional
Use Permit for the Golden Rainbow Center — SAGE. The Golden Rainbow Center —
SAGE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides health, wellness, and social
programs to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in the
Coachella Valley. They moved from 700 East Tahquitz Canyon Way to an office at 611
South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, and are now looking to expand their services to
provide food distribution. The proposed use will be located at the rear of the Sun
Center at 610 S. Belardo Road, Suite 500.
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The subject property is approximately 4.4 acres in size and adjacent to commercial
uses to the north and east; residential uses to the west; and vacant land exists to the
south. The property is a fully developed shopping center.
Table 1: Adjacent General Plan Designations, Zones and Land Uses:
General Plan Zoning Existing Land Uses
North CBD (Central PD-82 (Planned Multi-tenanted
Business District) Development District 82) Commercial
MU / MU (Mixed R-3 (Multiple-family
South Use / Multi-Use) Residential and Hotel) & Vacant
C-2 General Commercial)
TRC (Tourist Resort PD-187 (Planned
East Commercial) Development District 187) Resort Hotel (Motel 6)
West LDR (Low Density R-2 (Limited Multiple- Single-family
Residential) family Residential) Residences
City Council Staff Report
January 5,2011 --Page 3
5.1255 CUP—Golden Rainbow Center-SAGE
The existing site layout contains two main buildings with an alley and parking. The two
main parking lots front both Palm Canyon Drive and Belardo Road. The Golden
Rainbow Center has stated that the proposed Food Distribution Program will occupy a
1,500 square-foot tenant space on the westerly portion of the site. The facility will be for
Riverside County residents aged 55 and older or disabled citizens. These clients will be
given one grocery bag to fill with items of their choice. Items are limited and include one
meat entree, one fresh produce and other food items, depending on availability.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
General Plan & Zoning Designations
The General Plan designation of the subject site is MU / MU (Mixed Use / Multi-Use).
The General Plan states, "Specific uses intended in these areas include community-
serving retail commercial, professional offices, service businesses, restaurants, daycare
centers, public and quasi-public uses." The proposed use is for the distribution of food
bags to senior or disabled citizens; this can be categorized as a service business.
The site is zoned Planned Development District 77 (PD-77). Pursuant to Section
94.02.00(A)(2)(j) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC), institutions of a
philanthropic or charitable nature are allowed in any zone except where expressly
prohibited. This Planned Development District does not expressly prohibit institutions of
a philanthropic or charitable nature.
Off-street Parking
The commercial complex has a total square footage of approximately 106,894 square
feet. The proposed use will be located in the westerly building that faces Belardo Road.
This building is approximately 13,414 square feet in size and the proposed use will
occupy approximately 1,500 square feet. Currently, there is a mix of commercial and
office tenants on the subject property.
Mixed-use developments that exceed 20,000 square feet in gross floor area are
required to have one parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. With
this calculation, the westerly building is required to have a total of 54 parking stalls. The
subject building has forty parking stalls to the west and forty-two parking stalls to the
east (rear of building) for a total of eighty-two parking stalls. Therefore, the facility will
have sufficient parking.
Conditional Use Permit Analysis
The request is subject to the required findings of a Conditions Use Permit as contained
in Section 94.02.00 of the PSZC. The findings require that the use is properly one for
the said location, is necessary or desirable for the development of the community and is
not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses in the zone. The existing site is a large
mixed-use commercial complex with a variety of office and commercial uses. The
City Council Staff Report
January 5,2011 --Page 4
5.1255 CUP—Golden Rainbow Center-SAGE
proposed use will operate in a 1,500 square-foot tenant space and only on Sunday
mornings when offices are typically closed. Therefore, the site for the intended use is
adequate in size and shape to accommodate such use to those existing or permitted
future uses of land in the neighborhood. Findings in support of approving the proposed
food bank and distribution facility have been made by the Planning Commission and are
included in the attached draft resolution of approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact.
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or of P nn ng Services
David H. Ready, City lmuwer
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Draft City Council Resolution
3. Planning Commission staff report dated December 8, 2010
4. Draft Planning Commission meeting minutes, December 8, 2010
5. Letter received from member of the public
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE NO: 5.1255 CUP DESCRIPTION: Desert Sun Center LLC for a
Type II Conditional Use Permit to operate a food
APPLICANT: Desert Sun Center bank and distribution facility to economically
LLC disadvantaged / disabled senior citizens. The
proposed facility will distribute to clients at 610
South Belardo Road, Suite 500, where other
permitted services will also be offered. J
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1255
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INSTITUTION OF
CHARITABLE NATURE LOCATED AT 610 SOUTH
BELARDO ROAD.
WHEREAS, Desert Sun Center, LLC. ("Applicant") on behalf of Golden Rainbow
Center — SAGE, has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of
the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) to distribute food baskets of groceries to
economically disadvantaged / disabled senior citizens at 610 South Belardo Road, Suite
500, Zone PD-77, Section 22; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs to consider the application for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 5.1255
was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2010, a public hearing on the application for
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 5.1255 was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2010, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 5.1255 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs to consider the application for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 5.1255 was
given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2011, a public hearing on the application for
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 5.1255 was held by the City Council in accordance
with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms
of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 exemption (Existing Facilities) pursuant to Section
15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not
limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No.
Page 2
SECTION 1. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15301(e) (Class 1 — existing facilities) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
SECTION 2. Section 94.02.00(B)(6) of the Zoning Code requires the Planning
Commission not approve a Conditional Use Permit unless it finds as follows:
1. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this
Zoning Code.
2. That the use is necessary or desirable for the development of the
community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the
general plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be
located.
3. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate such use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping, and other features required in order to adjust such use to
those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood.
4. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be
generated by the proposed use.
5. That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan
are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare and may include minor modification of the zone's property
development standards. Such conditions may include:
a. Regulation of use
b. Special yards, space and buffers
c. Fences and walls
d. Surfacing of parking areas subject to city specifications
e. Requiring street, service road, or alley dedications and
improvements or appropriate bonds
f. Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress
g. Regulation of signs
h. Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof
i. Requiring maintenance of grounds
j. Regulation of noise, vibrations, odors, etc.
k. Regulation of time for certain activities
I. Time period within which the proposed use shall be developed
m. Duration of use
n. Dedication of property for public use
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Resolution No.
Page 3
o. Any such other conditions as will make possible the development of
the city in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the
intent and purposes set forth in this Zoning Code, including but not
limited to mitigation measures outlined in an environmental
assessment.
SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council finds as follows:
1. Pursuant to Section 94.02.00(A)(2)(f) of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, an
institution of charitable nature is authorized within the PD-77 Zone with the
approval of a Type II Conditional Use Permit. Planned Development District 77
does not expressly prohibit institutions of a philanthropic or charitable nature.
2. The General Plan designation of the subject site is MU / MU (Mixed Use / Multi-
Use). The General Plan states, "Specific uses intended in these areas include
community-serving retail commercial, professional offices, service businesses,
restaurants, daycare centers, public and quasi-public uses." The proposed use
is the distribution of food bags to senior or disabled citizens; this can be
categorized as a service business.
3. The project does not propose any exterior changes to the site. The existing site
is a large mixed-use commercial complex with a variety of office and commercial
uses. The proposed use will operate in a 1,500 square-foot tenant space and
only on Sunday mornings when offices are typically closed. Therefore, the site
for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate such use to
those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood.
4. The project site is located along South Palm Canyon Drive, which is a Major
Thoroughfare, and South Belardo Road, which is a Collector Street, according to
the General Plan Circulation Element. Both of these two-way streets are fully
paved and include sidewalks. The food distribution services will be held on
Sundays for two hours only. The proposed use will be adequately served by the
existing parking on the site, and the use is expected to generate minimal traffic.
5. There are no changes proposed to the existing site plan. Staff has included
Conditions of Approval such as restricting hours and days of operation,
prohibiting outdoor storage, requiring property maintenance by owner/tenant and
others to insure the proposed use will protect the public health, safety and
general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 5.1255, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit
A, which are to be satisfied unless otherwise specified.
Resolution No.
Page 4
ADOPTED THIS 5T" DAY OF JANUARY, 2011.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on ,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
Resolution No.
Page 5
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 5.1255
DESERT SUN CENTER, LLC.
510 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD
JANUARY 5, 2011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning, the Chief of Police, the Fire
Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
5.1255 CUP, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 2. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 3. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 4. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers
or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of
Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 5.1255 CUP, The City of Palm Springs will promptly
notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City
of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter
and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for
defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to
cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be
responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs.
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Page 6
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon
the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall
waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
ADM 5. Maintenance and Re air. The property owner(s) and successors and
assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including
and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas,
landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and
property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto
private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in
accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all
federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the
property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
ADM 6. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be
valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the approval.
Once the use has commenced operation, the Conditional Use Permit does
not have a time limit, provided the project has remained in compliance with all
conditions of approval.
ADM 7. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 8, Cause No Disturbance. The owner shall monitor outdoor parking areas,
walkways, and adjoining properties and shall take all necessary measures to
ensure that customers do not loiter, create noise, litter, or cause any
disturbances while on-site. The owner and operator shall ensure that at
closing time, all customers leave the property promptly and that the property
is clean and secure before the owner/operator leaves the premises. The
Police Chief, based upon complaints and/or other cause, may require on-site
security officers to ensure compliance with all City, State, and Federal laws
and conditions of approval. Failure to comply with these conditions may
result in revocation of this permit, temporary business closure or criminal
prosecution.
ADM 9. Grounds for Revocation. Non-compliance with any of the conditions of this
approval or with City codes and ordinances, State laws; any valid citizen
complaints or policing and safety problems (not limited to excessive alcohol
consumption, noise, disturbances, signs, etc) regarding the operation of the
establishment; as determined by the Chief of Policy or the Director of Building
and Safety, may result in proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
In addition, violations of the City Codes and Ordinances will result in
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enforcement actions which may include citations, arrest, temporary business
closure, or revocation of this permit in accordance with law.
ADM 10. Comply with City Noise Ordinance. This use shall comply with the provisions
of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
Violations may result in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
ADM 11. Conditional Use Permit Availability. The applicant shall provide a copy of this
Conditional Use Permit to all buyers and potential buyers.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Hours / Days of Operation. The applicant shall be required to maintain the
opening hours as stated on the Conditional Use Permit application. Hours of
operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays only. Any future
modifications to the hours of operation shall require prior approval by the
Planning Commission and the City reserves the right to modify or restrict the
business hours based upon documented operational circumstances.
PLN 2. Operation Changes. The applicant/owner shall notify the Director of Planning
and Building in writing 30 days in advance of any changes in the operation of
business. Any transference of this Conditional Use Permit upon change of
ownership is subject to review and approval by the City.
PLN 3. Sign Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate
approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning
Ordinance Section 93.20.00.
PLN 4. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 5. No off-site Parking. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed
development including company vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be
permitted to park off the proposed building site unless a parking management
plan has been approved.
PLN 6. add any additional conditions imposed by the Planning Commission or Cit
Council here
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security
Codes" of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
Resolution No.
Page 8
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
FID 1. The applicant will comply with all requirements of the Palm Springs Fire
Department.
END OF CONDITIONS
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Date: December 8, 2010
Case No.: 5.1255 — CUP
Type: Conditional Use Permit
Location: 610 South Belardo Road
APN: 513-290-014
Applicant: Desert Sun Center, LLC for Golden Rainbow Center - SAGE
General Plan: MU / MU (Mixed Use / Multi-Use)
Zone: PD-77 (Planned Development 77)
From: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has requested a Type II Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a food
bank and distribution facility to the economically disadvantaged / disabled senior
citizens. The proposed facility will distribute food on Sunday mornings from 8:00 am to
10:00 am at 610 South Belardo Road, Suite 500.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Type II Conditional Use
Permit to the City Council to allow a food distribution facility at 610 South Belardo Road,
Suite 500.
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Planning Commission Staff keport December 8, 2010
Case 5.1255 CUP Page 2 of 5
BACKGROUND AND SETTING:
The applicant, Desert Sun Center LLC, is requesting approval of a Type II Conditional
Use Permit for the Golden Rainbow Center — SAGE. The Golden Rainbow Center —
SAGE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides health, wellness, and social
programs to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in the
Coachella Valley. They moved from 700 East Tahquitz Canyon Way to an office at 611
South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, and are now looking to expand their services to
provide food distribution. The proposed use will be located at the rear of the Sun
Center at 610 S. Belardo Road, Suite 500.
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The subject property is approximately 4.4 acres in size and adjacent to commercial
uses to the north and east; residential uses to the west; and vacant land exists to the
south. The property is a fully developed shopping center.
Table 1: Adjacent General Plan Designations, Zones and Land Uses:
General Plan Zoning Existing Land Uses
North CBD (Central PD-82 (Planned Multi-tenanted
Business District) Development District 82) Commercial
MU / MU (Mixed R-3 (Multiple-family
South Use / Multi-Use) Residential and Hotel) & Vacant
C-2 (General Commercial
TRC (Tourist Resort PD-187 (Planned
East Commercial Development District 187 Resort Hotel (Motel 6)
West LDR (Low Density R-2 (Limited Multiple- Single-family
Residential) family Residential) Residences
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Planning Commission Staff Report December 8, 2010
Case 5.1255 CUP Page 3 of 5
The existing site layout contains two main buildings with an alley and parking. The two
main parking lots front both Palm Canyon Drive and Belardo Road. The Golden
Rainbow Center has stated that the proposed Food Distribution Program will occupy a
1,500 square-foot tenant space on the westerly portion of the site. The facility will be for
Riverside County residents aged 55 and older or disabled citizens. These clients will be
given one grocery bag to fill with items of their choice. Items are limited and include one
meat entree, one fresh produce and other food items, depending on availability.
ANALYSIS:
The General Plan designation of the subject site is MU / MU (Mixed Use / Multi-Use).
The General Plan states, "Specific uses intended in these areas include community-
serving retail commercial, professional offices, service businesses, restaurants, daycare
centers, public and quasi-public uses." The proposed use is for the distribution of food
bags to senior or disabled citizens; this can be categorized as a service business.
The site is zoned Planned Development District 77 (PD-77). Pursuant to Section
94.02.00(A)(2)(j) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC), institutions of a
philanthropic or charitable nature are allowed in any zone except where expressly
prohibited. This Planned Development District does not expressly prohibit institutions of
a philanthropic or charitable nature.
The commercial complex has a total square footage of approximately 106,894 square
feet. The proposed use will be located in the westerly building that faces Belardo Road.
This building is approximately 13,414 square feet in size and the proposed use will
occupy approximately 1,500 square feet. Currently, there is a mix of commercial and
office tenants on the subject property.
Mixed-use developments that exceed 20,000 square feet in gross floor area are
required to have one parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. With
this calculation, the westerly building is required to have a total of 54 parking stalls. The
subject building has forty parking stalls to the west and forty-two parking stalls to the
east (rear of building) for a total of eighty-two parking stalls. Therefore, the facility will
have sufficient parking.
REQUIRED FINDINGS:
The Conditional Use Permit process outlined in Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Code
requires the Planning Commission to make a number of findings for approval of the
permit. Those findings are analyzed by staff in order below:
1) That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this
Zoning Code.
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Planning Commission Staff ht�port } December 8, 2010
Case 5.1255 CUP Page 4 of 5
Pursuant to Section 94.02.00(A)(2)(f) of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, an
institution of charitable nature is authorized within the PD-77 Zone with the approval of a
Type II Conditional Use Permit. Planned Development District 77 does not expressly
prohibit institutions of a philanthropic or charitable nature.
2) That the use is necessary or desirable for the development of the
community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the
general plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be
located.
The General Plan designation of the subject site is MU / MU (Mixed Use / Multi-Use).
The General Plan states, "Specific uses intended in these areas include community-
serving retail commercial, professional offices, service businesses, restaurants, daycare
centers, public and quasi-public uses." The proposed use is the distribution of food
bags to senior or disabled citizens; this can be categorized as a service business.
3) That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate such use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping, and other features required in order to adjust such use to
those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood.
The project does not propose any exterior changes to the site. The existing site is a
large mixed-use commercial complex with a variety of office and commercial uses. The
proposed use will operate in a 1,500 square-foot tenant space and only on Sunday
mornings when offices are typically closed. Therefore, the site for the intended use is
adequate in size and shape to accommodate such use to those existing or permitted
future uses of land in the neighborhood.
4) That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be
generated by the proposed use.
The project site is located along South Palm Canyon Drive, which is a Major
Thoroughfare, and South Belardo Road, which is a Collector Street, according to the
General Plan Circulation Element. Both of these two-way streets are fully paved and
include sidewalks. The food distribution services will be held on Sundays for two hours
only. The proposed use will be adequately served by the existing parking on the site,
and the use is expected to generate minimal traffic.
5) That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan
are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare and may include minor modification of the zone's property
development standards. Such conditions may include:
a. Regulation of use
b. Special yards, space and buffers
c. Fences and walls
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Planning Commission Staff keport December 8, 2010
Case 5.1255 CUP Page 5 of 5
d. Surfacing of parking areas subject to city specifications
e. Requiring street, service road, or alley dedications and
improvements or appropriate bonds
f. Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress
g. Regulation of signs
h. Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof
i. Requiring maintenance of grounds
j. Regulation of noise, vibrations, odors, etc.
k. Regulation of time for certain activities
I. Time period within which the proposed use shall be developed
m. Duration of use
n. Dedication of property for public use
o. Any such other conditions as will make possible the development of
the city in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the
intent and purposes set forth in this Zoning Code, including but not
limited to mitigation measures outlined in an environmental
assessment.
There are no changes proposed to the existing site plan. Staff has included Conditions
of Approval such as restricting hours and days of operation, prohibiting outdoor storage,
requiring property maintenance by owner/tenant and others to insure the proposed use
will protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed project is consistent with the use on the site and is compatible with the
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance land uses. Staff recommends the required findings
necessary for the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and is therefore recommending
approval of Case 5.1255 — CUP.
David A. NAvell ig A. i , MCP
Associate Planner Director of Planning Services
Attachments
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Planning Commission Minutes
December 8, 2010
213. Case 5.1255 CUP - A request by Desert Sun Center LLC for a Type II
Conditional Use Permit to operate a food bank and distribution facility to
economically disadvantaged / disabled senior citizens at 610 South Belardo
Road, APN: 613-290-014, Zone PD 77, Section 22. (Project Planner: David A.
Newell, Associate Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated December 8, 2010.
Chair Caffery opened the public hearing:
-Harvey Stern, provided background information on tie r[ n-prof 'anization pertaining
to the type of clientele, donation deliveries and food,.dltrlbution.
-Kelly Wells, provided information on the food delNeries to the facility, ibution process
and the type of food donated and distributed
-Robin Johnson, (director of social services, D t AIDS Project), stated that a high
number of HIV patients are economically .disadva and spoke in `support of the
proposed project.
-Randy Lowe, (chairman, board of directors, Golden Ratow Center), spoke about the
importance of this service to the commuift
-Carlo Paoli, on behalf of Bernice Greefte, mowed oppo n to the food bank and
distribution center because it will increase'traffic g Mang;in this area.
-Tom Lathrop, (board mqmhipr, Golden ROJ_, bow Ceh spoke about their search for
appropriate location and',"
-Tim Sigle, requested 4pproval ' ;the food bank to help low income senior citizens and the
community.
-John Giandelonie, expre� led for the proposed project and Hated the benefits to
the community,
-Michael Lie, red cons ion of the proposed application for all those in need in
the community.
-David Fall, (chief 0pting t 'er, Golden Rainbow), addressed the loitering and
vagrancy c�Ie rn and not6oe linalted hours of food distribution.
-Harvey Ste ,,;,explained tit they have temporarily re-located until approval of this
application.
There being no furth*f earances the public hearing was closed.
The Commission requested further information on the type of transportation the majority of
clients use and maximum amount of people allowed in the building.
Commissioner Klatchko stated that this an appropriate use and location and noted that no
negative comments from the neighboring tenants were received.
M/S/C (Philip KlatchkoNice Chair Scott, 7-0) To recommend approval to the City Council,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
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David Newell
From: Bernice greene [bezybee@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 11:48 AM
To: David Newell
Subject: Conditional Use Permit Case No.5.1255
Attachments: 633 Big Canyon East, Palm Springs.docx
Hello, David
have modified the second to last sentence of my original letter to indicate that I am not against the
presence of the Golden Rainbow organization--only the operation of a food distribution facility at the
Desert Sun Center.
That revised letter is attached.
Thank you,
Bernice Greene NECEIVED
nE C 0 8 2010
PLANNING SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
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December 6, 2010
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
RE: Conditional Use Permit
Case No. 5.1255 RECEIVED
Desert Sun Center LLC
DEC 0 8 2010
PLANNING SERVICES
Dear Sir: DEPARTMENT
I am in receipt of your Notice of Public Hearing regarding the above referenced Conditional Use Permit
application. While I am a property owner of a single family home located at 633 Big Canyon, East, I am
in Northern California this month, and cannot attend the Planning Commission meeting on December
8tn However, I am requesting that Mr. Carlo Paoli, who is a Palm Springs resident and lives near the
proposed location, be allowed to read this letter on our behalf.
Sun Center is a complex of mixed retail and office use located in an area comprised of upscale single
family homes, small hotels and vacant land. Belardo Road is a well maintained, quiet street, designated
as a bike trail in front of Sun Center. There is virtually no truck traffic on this street at this time.
I strongly object to locating a food bank and distribution center in this location. The increased traffic
due to truck deliveries and food pickup would destroy the quiet nature of this neighborhood. I have
observed more than a half dozen intoxicated street people "hanging out" at the current Cathedral City
location on "truck delivery days" in addition to their"hanging out" on the food distribution day-These
loiterers would pose a problem in our neighborhood, and would additionally affect the existing tenants
possibly changing the nature of the businesses located in Sun Center. Lastly, I believe that the additional
police coverage required to supervise a use of this nature in this location is not available.
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While I do not object to the Golden Rainbow center having offices and programs in the Desert Sun
Center, I feel very strongly that this is not the proper location for a food distribution facility.That use
belongs in an industrial area, not in a retail, office or residential neighborhood.
Please deny this use in the Desert Sun Center.
Sincerely,
Bernice Greene
633 Big Canyon, East
Palm Springs
December 6, 2010
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
RE: Conditional Use Permit
Case No. 5.1255 RECEIVE[)
Desert Sun Center LLC
DEC U 6 2010
PLANNING SERVICES
Dear Sir: DEPARTMENT
I am in receipt of your Notice of Public Hearing regarding the above referenced Conditional Use Permit
application. While I am a property owner of a single family home located at 633 Big Canyon, East, I am
in Northern California this month, and cannot attend the Planning Commission meeting on December
8tn However, I am requesting that Mr. Carlo Paoli,who is a Palm Springs resident and lives near the
proposed location, be allowed to read this letter on our behalf.
Sun Center is a complex of mixed retail and office use located in an area comprised of upscale single
family homes, small hotels and vacant land. selardo Road is a well maintained, quiet street, designated
as a bike trail in front of Sun Center. There is virtually no truck traffic on this street at this time.
I strongly object to locating a food bank and distribution center in this location. The increased traffic
due to truck deliveries and food pickup would destroy the quiet nature of this neighborhood. I have
observed a half dozen intoxicated street people "hanging out" at the current Cathedral City location on
"truck delivery days" in addition to their "hanging out" on the food distribution day.These loiterers
would pose a problem in our neighborhood, and would additionally affect the existing tenants possibly
changing the nature of the businesses located in Sun Center. Lastly, I believe that the additional police
coverage required to supervise a use of this nature in this location is not available.
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For all of these reasons I feel very strongly that this is not the proper location for a food distribution
facility. It belongs in an industrial area, not in a retail, office or residential neighborhood.
Please deny this use in Sun Center.
Sincerely,
Bernice Greene
633 Big Canyon, East
Palm Springs
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION
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City Council
Meeting Date: January 5, 2011
Subject: Case 5.1255 — CUP — Desert Sun Center LLC — 610 S Belardo Road
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to each and every
person on the attached list on December 21, 2010, in a sealed envelope, with postage
prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California.
(72 notices)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
IL 1�w�D
Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Desert Sun
on December 25, 2010.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall, 3200 E.
Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board and in the Office of the
City Clerk on December 21, 2010.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Jay Thompson
From: Craig Ewing
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:44 AM
To: Chris Mills; David Ready; Ginny Foat; 'tinny Foat at Home'; Jay Thompson; Lee Weigel; Martha
Edgmon; 'Rick Hutcheson'; Steve Pougnet
Cc: Douglas C. Holland; 'davidk@grcps.org'
Subject: FW: Council agenda postponement request
To All,
Please note that the applicant, Golden Rainbow Center— SAGE, has submitted the following
request for a continuation of their CUP application for a food distribution center. This public
hearing is scheduled for your meeting this evening, and it is within the Council's authority to
grant the continuance or proceed with the hearing. Further, the Council may approve the
continuance, without receiving a staff report or public testimony, when it approves the agenda at
the beginning of the meeting. The applicant indicated to me on the telephone that they wished
for additional time to meet with neighbors who have recently expressed concern with the
proposal. Staff has no objection to the continuance. Let me know if you have any questions.
Craig A. Ewing,AICP
Director of Planning Services
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-8269
"Go ail the way, then come back."
- Harley Earl
From: David Kimball [mailto:davidk@grcps.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:36 AM
To: Craig Ewing;jaythompson@palmspringsca.gov
Cc: 'Rick Hutcheson'; Ginny Foat; 'Randolph Lowe'
Subject: Council agenda postponement request
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This is to confirm my telephone request of this date to postpone consideration of Case 5.1255 CUP on
tonight's City Council Agenda. If further information is required I may be reached this afternoon on my
cell: 760-219-2699. Thank you for your assistance.
--------------------------------
David Kimball
Chief Operating Officer
Golden Rainbow Center-SAGE
611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 201
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-416-7790
www.grcps.org
Serving the LGBT Community and Its Supporters
Promoting Vibrant Aging&Fostering Community
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From: Martha Edgmon 2011 JAN -3 PM 1: 51
Sent: January 03, 2011 9:15 AM
To: Kathie Hart CITY CLERK
Subject: agenda item
Se.e below
Martka
Martha Ll dlPmon
,ffxccutivcAssistant,Mayor Cound
City off a1m,5,pnn�p6
rcl(760)323.8200
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martha.edamon@Pa lms'prrn, sca��ov
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Palm Springs Hospitality Association
P.O. Box 4507
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 835.4957
January 3, 2011
To: Mayor Steve Pougnet
Councilmembers: Ginny Foat, Rick Hutcheson,
Lee Weigel and Chris Mills
David Ready, City Manager
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O1/03/11
On behalf of the Palm Springs Hospitality Association, I am writing to ask that you
not approve the proposed 1,500 square foot food bank and distribution center at
610 So. Belardo Road in Palm Springs. This proposed location, across from The
Canyons on Belardo, is a high-end tourist area with many historic small inns as well
as Melvyn's, The Viceroy, Chase Hotel, Palm Mountain Resort, and Casa Cody, to
name a few. Many of these businesses, in addition to being hotels, also feature
restaurants/food service and a Sunday Brunch that cater to tourists and locals.
In these most difficult economic times, we believe that any proposal that could
potentially have a negative impact on business, is unacceptable. And, while we
completely support the need for a facility that could accommodate our
disadvantaged and meet their needs, we also absolutely believe that a facility such
as this should be located away from business areas where such groups could have a
deleterious effect on business in the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood, or any
other business neighborhood in Palm Springs on weekends when, we have the most
visitors.
We ask for your consideration and your 'no' vote on this issue.
Sincerely,
Julius Kazen,
President, Palm Springs Hospitality Association
Marcia Craig, Administrator
Palm Springs Hospitality Association
P.O. Box 4507
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Phone: 1-760 835-4957
Fax: 1-760-462-2016
AdminPSHA(a�,gmaiL com.
w ww.palmsprinp,shospitltiiy-.org
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RECEIVED
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TO: Mayor Pougnet and Council Members Zd(( JAN _3 AM +N: 26
DATE: January 3, 2011 J A M E 5 T H Q ki�U i
CITY CLERK
RE: CUP 5.1255 Desert Sun Center, LLC.
Type II CUP for operation of food bank and distribution center
FROM: Sheryl Hamlin
I missed this item on the Planning Commission Agenda. Had I attended 1 would have reminded
the commission about the property on Ramon and Belardo (Lucile Pasqual Trust sold to
Contempo Homes).
This property has been a magnet for homeless. The city has worked with the owners to clear
refuse and trees, but still they come and camp.
Recently we chased three people and a dog from our driveway. A few hours later we saw the trio
and the dog in the property on Ramon and Belardo.
The food bank and distribution center will be an invitation for people to camp in this property
and queue up for free food on Sundays.
The Sun Center and its proximity to these vacant lots is not a smart location for the food bank
and distribution.
Please consider another location.
CUP 5.1255 Page I of I
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EDWARD S. HAND
STANLEY C. HARAZIM 2011 JAN -3 AM 11: 3 7
P.O. Box 9040
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-4040 J A M E 5
CITY CLERK(
December 30, 2010
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Re: Case No. 5.1255 Conditional Use Permit
Desert Sun Center LLC
610 South Belardo Road
Dear Mr. Thompson:
We are the owners of a home located at 336 Big Canyon Drive South located within The
Canyons housing development directly across from 610 South Belardo Road.
The purpose of this letter is to object to the issuance of a permit for the proposed project. The
Canyons is a residential community which would be adversely impacted by the additional foot
and vehicular traffic.
Directly next to The Canyons is a large vacant lot which attracts transients. We have
experienced over the years many problems from these transients as police reports would
document. Most recently this summer there were several fires which fortunately did not spread
to our community. In addition huge amounts of garbage have accumulated on the sidewalks as
well as within the lot, including human waste. There have been sounds at night which could
have been violent arguments as well as an occasional gunshot. We have also been told that some
type of drug activity has gone on there. Our fear is that approving this project would only
exacerbate these problems, which we have mentioned herein. We believe it would only be a
matter of time before someone would be injured by the additional numbers of individuals
attracted to this proposed project.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward S. Hand
Stanley C�Har zi n �°" "`�`
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Cindy Berardi
From: Old Ranch Inn [oldranchinn@dc.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 2:57 PM
To: Steve Pougnet
Cc: CityCeerk
Subject: FW: CUP 5.1255 Desert Sun Center, LLC.
Attachments: sun center frank_version_010211.pdf
-rom: Old Ranch Inn [mailto:oldranchinn@dc.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 2:43 PM
ro: 'Gin ny.Foat@palmsprings-ca.gov'; 'Steve.Pougnet@palmsprings-ca.gov'; 'Rick.Hutcheson@palmsprings-ca.gov';
Lee.Weigel@palmsprings-ca.gov'; 'Chris.Mills@palmsprings-ca.gov'; 'David.Ready@palmsprings-ca.gov'; 'cityclerk@palmsprings-
:a.gov'
"c: '. Frank Tysen / Casa Cody B&B - Co-Owner (SHoPS Board)'; 'coyoteinn@verizon.net'
subject: FW: CUP 5.1255 Desert Sun Center, LLC.
Mayor & City Council Members
Ne wholeheartedly support Frank Tysen's position re: CUP 5.1255.
Ne protest the approval of this CUP by the Palm Springs City Council and request
that you deny this food bank & distribution application.
G. Edward Fine
Dr. Larry L. Pilcher
Dwners
DLD RANCH INN - Palm Springs
An Historic Palm Springs Retreat'
220 South Patencio Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
-rom: HTCNO Communication [mai Ito:htcno.comm u n icatio n@g ma i Lcom]
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 1:56 PM
ro: Ginny.Foat@palmsprings-ca.gov; Steve.Pougnet@palmsprings-ca.gov; Rick.Hutcheson@palmsprings-ca.gov;
-ee.Weigel@palmsprings-ca.gov; Chris.Mills@palmsprings-ca.gov.
'c: David.Ready@palmsprings-ca.gov; cityclerk@palmsprings-ca.gov
subject: RE: CUP 5.1255 Desert Sun Center, LLC.
dear Mayor and Council Members,
?lease find the attached letter from Frank Tysen regarding the proposed. food bank and distribution center in the Sun
enter which is on your agenda Wednesday.
Thanks. 3 2
1/1001 1
,c: HTCNO neighbors
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TO: Mayor Pougnet and council members I i `' OF PALM
DATE: January 3, 2011 2011 JAN _3 PH 2: 35
RE: CUP 5.1255 Desert Sun Center, LLC. 14"t S
Type 11 CUP for operation of food bank and distribution center CITY CLERK
FROM: Frank Tysen, Chairman Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
While we appreciate the good work provided to the community by the Desert Rainbow
SAGE organization, the location of the proposed food bank and distribution center in the
Sun Center is misguided.
A food bank and distribution center will become a magnet for impoverished people. How
can the SAGE staff determine if person arriving for food is a) over 55, b) a resident of
Riverside County and c) is economically disadvantaged?It is unrealistic to think that a
staff of volunteers will be able to make such a distinction and send the unqualified people
away.
The center will become a magnet for people wanting food.The church on Alejo and
Belardo used to distribute free sandwiches on weekends where the lines started forming
in advance and went around the building. Afterward there were papers and pieces of
sandwiches in the street. They discontinued it for a good reason.
The proposed distribution center is directly across from The Canyons, a gated community
that has already been adversely affected by traffic and loitering on weekends from the
new Zelda's night club location in the Sun Center.
The area is bounded by two large parcels of land, one on Ramon and Belardo and the
other parcel on the corner of Sunny Dunes and Belardo. Both of these parcels of land are
magnets for homeless campers. The picture of the mattress shown below was taken on
Thursday, December 30, 2010. The `No Trespassing' signs have not deterred the
homeless who camp in these two parcels. Code enforcement has required the owners to
cut down trees which provide cover, but still the campers come and stay. The addition of
a food distribution center in such close proximity to these two `camping' areas will
exacerbate the camping situation.
The application does not attempt to address the capacity issue. Will there be 50 or 500
coming for free food?How long will it take for the program to grow from 50 to 500?
What is the plan for growth?
The proposed location is also the gateway to the small hotels of the Historic Tennis Club
whose prime business occurs on the weekend.
Finally we do have the Roy Wilson facility which we believe was established to avoid
this kind of proliferation.
Therefore, we oppose CUP 5.1255.
Frank Tysen (via email)
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Bruce Kirk David Etzen 201 I JAN -4 AM i I: 35
2820 Shadowlawn Ave. ip HES THUMF'.)UN
Los Angeles, CA 90039 CITY CLERK
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Re: Case no. 5.1255
Desert Sun Center LLC
Dear Mr. Thompson
We have owned a home located at 308 Big Canyon Drive North, in The Canyons
neighborhood for the past six years.
Recently some of our neighbors, Edward Hand and Stanley Harazim sent you a letter
(enclosed) objecting to approval of the Conditional Use Permit referenced above.
We would like to affirm all of their comments and add our objection to approval of
this permit.
Additionally,we have personally witnessed drug arrests for possession and sales
only a few feet from our property. We have also witnessed and reported homeless
people in camps starting fires. The problem with trash accumulation in the open
areas surrounding The Canyons neighborhood cannot be overstated. The amount of
garbage left behind by homeless people in this area is astonishing. There have also,
over the years, been a significant number of burglaries in this area.
We fear that approval of this Permit would increase the problems that we, and many
of our neighbors, have had to endure. It is obvious that the property in question was
never intended for this purpose. The residents in the surrounding areas bought
homes relying on the city to enforce current zoning regulations. Approval of this
Conditional Use Permit would have a significant detrimental affect on the
surrounding areas and the quality of life of the residents in these areas.
Sincerely,
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Bruce Kirk
David Etzen
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EDWARD S. HAND
STANLEY C. HARAZIM
P.O. Box 9040
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-4040
December 30, 2010
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 past Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Re: Case No. 5.1255 Conditional Use Permit
Desert Sun Center LLC
610 South Belardo Road
Dear Mr. Thompson:
We are the owners of a home located at 336 Big Canyon Drive South located within The
Canyons housing development directly across from 610 South Belardo Road.
The purpose of this letter is to object to the issuance of a permit for the proposed project. The
Canyons is a residential community which would be adversely impacted by the additional foot
and vehicular traffic.
Directly next to The Canyons is a large vacant lot which attracts transients. We have
experienced over the years many problems from these transients as police reports would
document. Most recently this summer there were several fires which fortunately did not spread
to our community. In addition huge amounts of garbage have accumulated on the sidewalks as
well as within the lot, including human waste. There have been sounds at night which could
have been violent arguments as well as an occasional gunshot. We have also been told that some
type of drug activity has gone on there. Our fear is that approving this project would only
exacerbate these problems, which we have mentioned herein. We believe it would only be a
matter of time before someone would be injured by the additional numbers of individuals
attracted to this proposed project.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward S. Hand
Stanley C. Harazim
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Jim & Connie Silva RECEIVED
16541 Peale Lane 340 Big Canyon briveN r O P L ri
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Palm Springs, CA 92262011 JAN -5 PM 1 38
Jt'HE
January 5, 2011 CITY CLERK
TO: Mayor Steve Pougnet
Mayor ProTem Lee Weigel
Councilmember Ginny Float
Councilmember Rick Hutcheson
Councilmember Chris Mills
RE: Agenda Item 1 b
My wife and I permanently reside in Huntington Beach, but we chose to buy a vacation home in Palm
Springs. We also own a townhouse in Canyon Sands (since 1992). We love the charm of old downtown
Palm Springs, so purchased our home at The Canyons in 2004 because of the LOCATION, LOCATION,
LOCATION. We could have purchased anywhere in Coachella Valley, but fell in love with our view,
accessibility to the Palm Springs downtown (walking), and wind-free corner of south Palm Springs. We
had no idea that this lovely location also came with an on-going homeless problem.
We have been burdened with countless encounters from the homeless and desperate living just behind
our house (sleeping in the flood control channel, raving lunatics with tourettes syndrome, setting up tents
and lean-tos, setting fires, break-ins, foul language and filth,jumping our fences and swimming in our
pools and sleeping in our backyards, cleaning up feces, all on private property). We were forced to call
the police on many occasions, and are thankful that the Palm Springs police did respond and did what
they could. Also, we have contacted the Agua Caliente Tribal leaders, and they have periodically
cleaned up their empty lots and trimmed bushes and trees and removed truck loads of homeless debris,
of which we are very appreciative.
We enjoy walking downtown along Belardo, but are always wary of the strange, dirty, homeless
characters who wander off the lots around Belardo and Ramon and Belardo and Sunny Dunes. We feel
anxious walking downtown after dark, and since this was a big reason why we bought our home, we are
very disappointed in how things are beginning to unfold. We have had to install a sophisticated alarm
system which is monitored by PFL and don't feel safe sleeping with our doors and windows open.
My wife and I are very concerned about the proposed Food Bank and Distribution Facility at 610 Belardo
Road. We are very aware of the homeless problems in the desert and especially how they have
negatively impacted the city library and grounds over the past few years. We appreciate how difficult it is
for the city, county and state to provide adequate and proper solutions to those who find themselves
homeless.
My wife and I are very much opposed to your approval of a Type II Conditional use permit for the
operation of a food bank and distribution facility. We are unable to attend tonight's meeting, but I hope
you will consider the residents in the area and realize the negative impact this type of facility would have
on our quality of life as we feel this would further attract more unsavory characters.
Sincerely,
Jim & Connie Silva
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3200 T.Thyuitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs,CA 92262
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NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting held on January 5, 2011, the
City Council continued Public Hearing Item No. 1.13. to February 2, 2011:
DESERT SUN CENTER, LLC APPLICATION FOR A TYPE II
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A FOOD
BANK AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TO THE ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED/DISABLED SENIOR CITIZENS AT 610 SOUTH
BELARDO ROAD (CASE 5.1255):
I, James Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Notice
of Continuance was posted at or before 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2011, as required by
established policies and procedures.
MES THOMPSON
City Clerk
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PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MRS. JOANNE BRUGGEMANS
ERIFICATION NOTICE-0�-D ATTN SECRETARY -5.1255 CUP 506 W.SANTA CATALINA ROAD
PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743
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PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
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PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 700 E.TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
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M24 S.TULARE DRIVE 410 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE
BALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
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Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Spring,-,,, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92264
508-12.1.-008 508-121-009 508-•121-010
David C Neth Mark B Sheard Anton S DimiLrov
726 14Th Ave 2494 N Vista Dr 8266- Norton Ave
Seattle, WA 98122 Palm Springs, CA 92262 West Hollywood, CA 90046
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516 Nebraska Ave 328 California Ave 328 California Avg
Long Beach, CA 90802 Reno, NV 89509 Reno, NV 89509
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P & A Tnv gravel & Socorro. Puente Ward Higgins
4634 Valle Del Sol 504 S Chapol. live 576 S Cal.le Ajo
Bonsall, CA 92003 Alhambra, CA 91801 Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Carlos A & Maria Bazalar Arine, Shai:ighnessy Anne Shaughnc--;sy
299 N Burton Way 8400 S 4000 87 8400 S 4000 87
Palm Springs, CA 92262 West Jordan, UT 84088 West Jo.r-dan, UT 84088
508-122-012 508-132-001 508-132-038
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583 S Calle Encilia 14011 Ventura Blvd 502 1000 N Beeline Hwy
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Payson, AZ 855,11
508-132-041. 508-132-015 508-132-046
William J Wade 228 Diamond Street. Anthony J VeriLi
14651 Dallas Pkwy 500 PO Box 3411 1129 F Main St
Dallas, TX 75254 Palm Springs, CA 9226.3 Alharnibra, CA 9180-L
513-280-001 51.3-280-004 513--280-066
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74-15 Country Club Dr 1.0.1 N Tryon St 9731- Orient. Expre.: s Ct
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645 S Palm Canyon Dr 1115 S Sunriso Way 2820 N Chauncey Ln
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Orange, CA 92867
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45330 Fargo St 110 Box 214:3 410 S Beverly Dr
Tndio, CA 92201 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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410 S Beverly Dr 640 Big Canyon Dr E 646 Big Canyon Dr E
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
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303 Big Canyon Dr S 311 Big Canyon Dr S 319 Big Canyon Dr'
Palm Springs, CA 922.64 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
513-291--006 513-291-019 513-291-020
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3007 Lakeridge Dr 324 Big Canyon Dr N 316 Big Canyon Dr N
Los Angeles, CA 90068 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
513-291-021 513--291--022 513-291-023
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2820 Shadowlawn Ave PO Box 8501 PO Box 7528
Los Angeles, CA 90039 Newport Beach, CA 92658 San Diego, CA 92167
513-291-024 513-291-025 513-291-026
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634 Big Canyon Dr E 106 Ravenhill Rd 627 Big Canyon Dr E
Palra Springs, CA 92264 Orinda, CA 94563 Palm Springs, CA 92264
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[/FORN�P
December 21, 2010
Ms. Claudia Salgado
Bureau of Indian Affairs
P. O. Box 2245
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Dear Ms. Salgado:
RE: City Council Meeting --January 5, 2011
Case 5.1255— CUP — Desert Sun Center LLC —610 S Belardo Road
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs will be conducting a public hearing relating to the
above referenced on January 5, 2011. Enclosed are copies of the public hearing notice to be
forwarded to the appropriate Indian landowner(s) within the 400 ft. radius of the project location.
ALLOTMENT
APN NUMBER
513-280-013 513
513-280-015 5B
513-280-016 5B
513-280-017 5B
513-280-018 5B
513-290-001 (?)
Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions or concerns, 323-8206.
Sincerely,
V-
Kathie Hart, CIVIC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Encl: Public Hearing Notices (8 copies)
Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, California 92263-2743 .26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE NO. 5.1255 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DESERT SUN CENTER LLC
610 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will
hold a public hearing at its meeting of Wednesday, January 5, 2011. The City Council meeting
begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm
Springs.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application by Desert Sun Center LLC for a Type II
Conditional Use Permit to operate a food bank and distribution facility to economically
disadvantaged / disabled senior citizens. The proposed facility will distribute to clients at 610
South Belardo Road, Suite 500, where other permitted services will also be offered.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is categorically exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15301(e) (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The proposed application, site plan and related
documents are available for public review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please contact the Office of the
City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review these
documents.
COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally at the
Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be made to the
Planning Commission by letter(for mail or hand delivery) to:
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised
at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk at, or prior, to the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009[b][2]).
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions
regarding this case may be directed to David A. Newell, Planning Services Department at (760)
323-8245.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor (lame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar
con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE NO: 5.1255 CUP DESCRIPTION: Consider an application for a
Type II Conditional Use Permit to operate a food
APPLICANT: Desert Sun Center bank and distribution facility to economically
LLC disadvantaged / disabled senior citizens. The
proposed facility will distribute to clients at 610
South Belardo Road, Suite 500, where other
permitted services will also be offered.