HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-01 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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• TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 — 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
Rosie Lua, Planning Manager
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
Planning Manager Rosie Lua summarized pertinent City Council actions from the meeting
of February 24, 2022.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2022.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application for a
lot line adjustment at 106 Menil Place. Case No. PMW22-0001 (Egan Civil, Inc, Indio,
California).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW22-0001.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Gregory, 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
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to the City Council for the
adoption of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), and approval of a Hillside Development Plan to construct a 1,103-
square-foot casita on a property located at 72240 West Upper Way. Case No. PP21-
0005 (Rodolfo Lizarde-Level 7, Palm Desert, California, Applicant).
Note, the staff report(s) and Zoom video of the meeting are available on the City's
website. Click on the following link to access: www.planning-commission-
information-center.
Associate Planner Nick Melloni presented the staff report and offered to answer any
questions.
Vice-Chair Nancy DeLuna commented that she would like the applicant to incorporate all
the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) comments into the plans before staff
presents the project to the City Council.
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Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING
or OPPOSING this matter.
Mr. Mike Reilly, the property owner, Palm Desert, California, thanked the Planning
Commission for their time. He felt that the ARC conditions would make the project better.
Mr. Rodolfo Lizarde, the applicant representing Mr. Reilly, Palm Desert, California, stated
that he would work with the Planning staff regarding the ARC conditions and using the
right materials for the project.
With no further testimony offered, Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing closed.
The Commission felt that the applicant was considerate of making the proposed project
blend in with the hillside.
Commissioner Holt moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2808, approving a recommendation to the City Council to adopt a Notice of
Exemption and approving Case No. PP21-0005. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Gregory and was 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
Commissioner Lindsay Holt reported that the San Pablo Corridor Art Plan would go to the
City Council for approval.
B. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Mr. Melloni reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission received an update from
the Cultural Arts Committee, Lupine Plaza, and a Public Works program that would
evaluate sidewalks and bike lanes. The Commission appointed four members to the
Millennium Park Subcommittee.
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
None
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Greenwood adjourned the meeting at
6:19 p.m.
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ATTEST:
MARTI ALVAREZ, SECRETARY
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MONICA O'REILLY, RECOR ING SECRETARY
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