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Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra
From:Lindsey L Harris <desertlindsey@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, June 19, 2021 10:14 AM
To:CouncilMeeting Comments
Subject:Comments on Agenda Items for City Council meeting June 24, 2021
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing to briefly comment on two of the Action Items on the above referenced agenda.
First Item 28.:
REQUEST TO INITIATE A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS IN
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (CC)
I have read the current Staff Report, and have been following the discussions to date. I realize there
are many negotiations and compromises that have been made in the recommended ZOA.
However, two specific discussions seem to have been forced into the recommendations. One is that
the total area of a shopping center seems to be artificially set at over 15 acres. I believe this is likely
due to the desire to include two particular centers that don't actually appear to be suitable at all for
drive-through uses. These two centers, in my opinion, are 111 Town Center shopping center, and
Palms to Pines West shopping center.
In my previous letters of comment, I have spelled out my major concerns with allowing drive-throughs
at either of these centers. Much of my opposition is regarding traffic and trash issues.
I will just add that the other locations recommended, along with the recommended Design Standards
and Conditions of Approval seem to be reasonable.
Second Item 29.:
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON ALTERNATIVE FOR THE CV LINK CONNECTORS IMPROVEMENTS
(PROJECT NO. 708-20) (CC)
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for my comments regarding CV Link. I will just mention that
there seems to be a very real safety concern along the South side of Park View Drive. On the South
side of the street alone, where the CV Link lanes are located there are more than 12 intersections
and driveway crossings. Each one of these poses a serious hazard, as you can imagine. This is
especially aggravated by the removal of the shoulder lane for right-hand turns. Personally, I have
experienced several occasions while making a right turn off of Park View, where the car behind me
does not slow down enough for me to complete my turn. I would recommend that before completing
the CV Link along Park View Drive, there should be a traffic study or investigation into Public safety
concerns.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of these issues.
Sincerely, -Lindsey Harris