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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-06 PC Regular Meeting Minutes1 CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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. 11. ROLL CALL Pracant- 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 111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Nancy DeLuna led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS Director of Community Development Ryan Stendell summarized pertinent City Council actions from the meeting of September 24, 2020. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION VI. CONSENT CALENDAR OCTOBER 6, 2020 A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of September 15, 2020 Rec: Approve as presented. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application to merge lots at Monterey Avenue. Case No. PMW 20-0008 (4G Development, San Diego, California, Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW 20-0008. Upon a motion by Vice -Chair Greenwood, seconded by Commissioner DeLuna, 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 a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) to allow the conversion of an existing four -unit apartment development from rentals to for -sale condominiums, and adoption of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Case Nos. CUP 20-0002/TPM 20-0001 (Lane Design Build, Hermosa Beach, California, Applicant). Assistant Planner Nick Melloni presented the staff report (staff report(s) are available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). He noted that staff emailed the Planning Commission a memorandum stating that the applicant is required to notify the tenants of the proposed condominium conversion. There is a state statute that requires a 60-day notice, which has not fully elapsed; therefore, staff recommended continuing this item to the October 20 Planning Commission meeting. He offered to answer any questions and noted that the applicant is also present. 1 LJ 1 2 1 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 6, 2020 By Minute Motion, Commissioner DeLuna moved to continue Case Nos. CUP 20- 0002/TPM 20-0001. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto 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 Chair Holt reported that there is a new brochure of art in public places throughout the City. B. PARKS & RECREATION Vice -Chair John Greenwood reported that the Commission talked about the naming of the pedestrian bridge at Civic Center Park. XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS None XIV. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Holt adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m. ATTEST: RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY MONICA O'REILLY, RECORD SECRETARY 3