HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-01 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
• TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 — 6:00 P.M.
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair John Greenwood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent:
Chair John Greenwood Commissioner Joseph Pradetto
Vice-Chair Nancy DeLuna
Commissioner Ron Gregory
Commissioner Lindsay Holt
Also Present:
Craig Hayes, Assistant City Attorney
Eric Ceja, Interim Director of Development Services
Nick Melloni, Associate Planner
Christina Canales, Land Development Technician
Monica O'Reilly, Management Specialist II
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Lindsay Holt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
Interim Director of Development Services Eric Ceja summarized pertinent City Council
actions from the meeting of May 27, 2021.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
VI, CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of May 4, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 1, 2021
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application for a
lot line adjustment. Case No. PMW 21-0004 (Team Sun Builders, Rancho Mirage,
California, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW 21-0004.
C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application for a
lot line adjustment. Case No. PMW 21-0002 (KHA Architects, Palm Desert, California,
Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW 21-0002.
D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a request for a one-year time extension
for Precise Plan 19-0001 and Conditional Use Permit 19-0004, which approved the
construction of two additional dwellings and establishment of a recreational event facility
on a property containing a historic structure, generally known as the Miles C. Bates
House at 73697 Santa Rosa Way. Case Nos. PP 19-0001 and CUP 19-0004 (Desert
Wave House, LLC, Los Angeles, California, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a two-year time extension until June 18, 2023, for
Case Nos. PP 19-0001/CUP 19-0004.
Upon a motion by Vice-Chair DeLuna, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, and a 4-
0 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented
(AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, and Holt; NOES: None; ABSENT: Pradetto).
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON PARCEL MAP WAIVERS by Eric Ceja.
Mr. Ceja stated that Parcel Map Waiver (PMW) applications have a unique process in
which the application requires consideration by the Planning Commission. To expedite
the process, staff intends to request approval by the City Council to amend the Subdivision
2
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 1, 2021
Ordinance. The amendment would remove the Planning Commission from considering
PMWs under the Consent Calendar, noting that PMWs are non-controversial and
mentioned that other cities approve PMWs at a staff level. The amendment would not
affect other Consent Calendar items. He reiterated that PMWs are non-controversial and
did not think there would be an instance where it would be a benefit bringing a PMW to
the Commission.
The Commission supported staff's decision to amend the ordinance.
XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Commissioner Holt reported that the Commission selected five finalists for the San Pablo
roundabout art piece (near Highway 111). She said she would share the presentation with
the Planning Commission.
B. PARKS & RECREATION
None
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Greenwood adjourned the meeting at
6:12 p.m.
.)q
HN REE D, C11A R
ATTEST:
ERIC CEJA, S CRE ARY
MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDIN ECRETARY
3