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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-21 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 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: Chair John Greenwood Vice-Chair Nancy DeLuna Commissioner Ron Gregory Commissioner Lindsay Holt Commissioner Joseph Pradetto Also Present: Craig Hayes, Assistant City Attorney Martin Alvarez, Director of Development Services Rosie Lua, Principal Planner Nick Melloni, Associate Planner Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Monica O'Reilly, Management Specialist II III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ron Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of September 7, 2021. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon a motion by Vice-Chair DeLuna, seconded by Commissioner Pradetto, 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 to adopt a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow Emmett Golfcars to provide retail sales of golf carts within the Service Industrial zone located at 75175 Merle Drive, Suite 180. Case No. CUP 21-0002 (Emmett Golfcars, Palm Desert, California, Applicant). Associate Planner Kevin Swartz presented the staff report (staff report(s) and the Zoom meeting video are available at https:Hwww.cityofpaImdesert.org/our-city/committees-and- commissions/planning commission-information-center). After staff answered questions from the Planning Commission, Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. Mr. Tom Emmett, the applicant, appreciated the staff for their efforts and was available to answer any questions. With no further testimony offered, Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing closed. Vice-Chair DeLuna moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2797, adopting a Notice of Exemption and approving Case No. CUP 21-0002, subject to the conditions of approval. 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 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 XII, COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Commissioner Lindsay Holt reported that the City Council continued the item on the San Pablo roundabout art piece so staff could obtain additional input from the community. Chair Greenwood asked Commissioner Holt if the Commission has discussed adding murals to the big blank walls on the retail buildings on San Pablo Avenue. Commissioner Holt responded that the Commission did discuss murals in other areas of Palm Desert. At their next meeting, she will ask about murals for San Pablo Avenue. She noted that the Commission's current focus is looking for art pieces for the other end of San Pablo (Phase II improvements). B. PARKS & RECREATION None XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS Director of Development Services Martin Alvarez reminded the Planning Commission of the San Pablo grand opening celebration on October 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. near the Palm Desert Civic Center. Access to parking would be mainly off Fred Waring Drive. Lastly, he announced that the Palm Desert Chamber canceled the 2021 Golf Cart Parade. Commissioner Gregory welcomed Mr. Alvarez back to Development Services. Chair Greenwood asked if Ms. Rosie Lua was new to the Land Development/Planning Division. Principal Planner Rosie Lua introduced herself. XIV. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Greenwood adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. JOHN Gi OOD, HAI 7ATTEST: MARTIN ALVARE , SECRETARY MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDI SECRETARY 3