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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-04 PC Regular Meeting Minutes1 CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 — 6:00 P.M. ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lindsay Holt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioner Joseph Pradetto Commissioner Ron Gregory Commissioner Nancy DeLuna Vice -Chair John Greenwood Chair Lindsay Holt Also Present: Craig Hayes, Assistant City Attorney Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Eric Ceja, Principal Planner Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner Christina Canales, Engineering Assistant Monica O'Reilly, Management Specialist II III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice -Chair John Greenwood led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 4, 2020 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of July 7, 2020. Rec: Approve as presented. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application for a lot line adjustment at Ironwood Country Club (APNs 655-331-005 & 771-520-006). Case No. PMW 20-0001 (Stephen Zimmer, Palm Desert, California Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW 20-0001 Upon a motion by Commissioner DeLuna, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None). VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. NEW BUSINESS None IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None X. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION for approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 19- 0002 to allow the construction of a 65-foot-tall wireless telecommunication facility, and a 288-square-foot equipment enclosure at 78005 Country Club Drive; and adoption of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Case No. CUP 19-0002 (Smartlink, LLC—AT&T, Cardiff, California, Applicant). Assistant Planner Nick Melloni reported that the Planning Commission continued this item at their July 7, 2020, meeting. The Commission directed the applicant to address the design and explore collocating on an existing tower. He stated that the applicant has formally requested to continue this item to respond to the Commission's comments. Staff recommended approval of continuing Case No. CUP 19-0002 until August 18. Commissioner Nancy DeLuna asked if the parties involved have tried to work towards a solution or made any progress. Mr. Melloni deferred the question to the applicant. 2 1 1 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 4, 2020 Chair Holt asked if it would be appropriate to open the public hearing so the applicant could address the Commission. Mr. Stendell asked the recording secretary to clarify if the public hearing was closed on July 7. Ms. Monica O'Reilly responded that the public hearing was closed on July 7. If the Planning Commission intends to take testimony, Mr. Stendell said it would be appropriate to open the public hearing. However, the Commission could take the staff's recommendation and continue this item. Chair Holt asked Commissioner DeLuna if she would like to hear from the applicant. Commissioner DeLuna asked if taking the applicant's testimony would preclude the Commission from continuing this item or interrupt the process. Mr. Stendell said if the applicant provides testimony, it is most likely that both sides would want to provide testimony this evening. If the Commission feels it is pertinent, he suggested taking the testimony. The Commission could also give an additional two weeks so they could continue working through their issues by approving the staff recommendation, which is the fastest way to that outcome. Commissioner DeLuna commented that she trusts the staff's recommendation. By Minute Motion, Vice -Chair Greenwood moved to continue Case No. CUP 19-0002 to Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gregory and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None). XI. MISCELLANEOUS None XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES None B. PARKS & RECREATION None XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS Vice -Chair Greenwood remarked that San Pablo Avenue looks phenomenal! 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 4, 2020 XIV. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Holt adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. ATTEST: RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY MONICA O'REILLY, RECORD SECRETARY C!