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Home My WebLink About2021-11-02 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 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 Monica O'Reilly, Management Specialist II III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Joseph Pradetto led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2021 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of October 5, 2021. Rec: Approve as presented. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application for a lot line adjustment at 307 and 309 Canyon Drive (APNs 771-410-001 and 771-410- 002). Case No. PMW 21-0007 (Brad McGee, McGee Surveying, Inc., Indio, California). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW 21-0007. Upon a motion by Commissioner Pradetto, seconded by Vice-Chair 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 to adopt a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve a Precise Plan (PP) to construct a one-story, two-unit residential duplex building on a property located at 73271 San Nicolas Avenue. Case No. PP 19-0006 (Olat General Building Construction, Palm Desert, California, Applicant). Associate Planner Nick Melloni presented the staff report (staff report(s) and the Zoom meeting video are available at https://www.cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/committees-and- commissions/planning-commission-information-center).. Staff answered the Commission's questions about the color of the duplex, setbacks, and solar panels. Commissioner Ron Gregory listed his concerns with the landscape. Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Mr. Kola Olatunbosun, the applicant, Palm Desert, California, stated that the architect could answer any questions. Mr. Antonio Santamaria, the architect, Palm Desert, California, said that solar panels could be installed on the roof or at the back of the duplex and would be for future installation. Staff added that there is no timeframe to install solar panels; however, the Palm Desert Municipal Code states that a project must be solar-ready. Mr. Santamaria stated that he was not the landscape architect for the project; however, they can revise the landscape plan based on Commissioner Gregory's comments. With no further testimony offered, Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Gregory commented that the building is very crisp looking and would fit well with the neighborhood. Vice-Chair DeLuna moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2800, adopting a Notice of Exemption and approving Case No. PP 19-0006, subject to the findings and 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 XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE Staff reported that the City received over 300 votes for the two competing art pieces for the San Pablo roundabout. The Cultural Arts Committee and the City Council will review the results within the next couple of weeks. B. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION None XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS Director of Development Services Martin Alvarez stated that the City hired a consultant for the design of Lupine Plaza. He said staff is reaching out to City committees and commissions to appoint a person to assist with the design process. Therefore, he asked the Planning Commission to appoint a Commissioner to the Lupine Plaza subcommittee. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Vice-Chair DeLuna felt that Commissioner Gregory would be the obvious choice since he is an architect by trade. After asking how much time would be required, Commissioner Gregory agreed to be on the subcommittee. XIV. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Greenwood adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. J N RE OOD, ATTEST: MARTIN ALVAREZ, SECRETARY MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDIN SECRETARY 4