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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-18 PC Regular Meeting Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Tuesday, October 18, 6:00 p.m. 2022 Regular Meeting Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting was conducted by teleconference, and there was no in-person public access to the meeting location. 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair DeLuna on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners John Greenwood, Ron Gregory, Lindsay Holt, Vice-Chair Joseph Pradetto, and Chair Nancy DeLuna. Absent: None. Staff Present: Craig Hayes, Assistant City Attorney, Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services; Rosie Lua, Deputy Director of Development Services; Nick Melloni, Senior Planner; Tim Jonasson, Engineering Consultant; and Monica O'Reilly, Recording Secretary. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Greenwood led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: 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.cityofpalmdesert.org/our- city/committees-and-commissions/commission-information. City of Palm Desert Page 1 Planning Commission Minutes October 18 2022 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of September 6, 2022. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PRADETTO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, CARRIED 4-0-1 (HOLT ABSTAINING), to approve the Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes of September 6, 2022. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: None. 6. ACTION CALENDAR None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) AMENDMENT TO ADD A DISTRIBUTION LICENSE WITHIN AN EXISTING 2,100-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS LOCATED AT 73345 HIGHWAY 111, SUITE 205 Senior Planner Melloni presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing. Lakeavia King, Applicant, provided information regarding the filtration system and packaging of the product. There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PRADETTO, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1 . Adopting a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEOA. 2. Approving the request to amend CUP 17-0006 to allow on-site distribution for the existing retail cannabis business located at 73345 Highway 111, Suite 205. B. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CEQA; AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38434 TO ESTABLISH OF 969 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ON A 106.4- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND THE EXTENSION OF REMBRANDT PARKWAY Commissioner Gregory announced his recusal, noting that he works for MSA Engineering, which provided engineering services for the project. He left the Zoom meeting at 6:14 p.m. City of Palm Desert Page 2 Planninq Commission Minutes October 18, 2022 Senior Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing. Mark Kleiman, Applicant, thanked City staff for the presentation and addressed Commissioner inquiries. City staff responded to an inquiry concerning public transit. Dr. Timothy Steele, a Palm Desert resident, noted his concern about no public transit and schools near the proposed project. Eglert Gutierrez, a Palm Desert resident, noted his concern regarding the loss of privacy and views and an increase in traffic. Tom Jakobsen, a Palm Desert resident, voiced support for the project; however, he had an issue with the traffic study and lack of available public transit in the area. Mr. Kleiman made closing remarks. There being no others desiring to speak, the public comment period was closed. Following Commissioner comments, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT, CARRIED 4-0-1 (GREGORY RECUSING), approving Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2820 and 2821, recommending approval to the City Council to: 1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program. 2. Approve a Specific Plan and a Tentative Tract Map (Case Nos. EA22-0001/SP22- 001/TTM 38434). 3. Add a Condition of Approval to Resolution No. 2821 that the applicant provides an easement for a secondary Fire Department access connecting Street "A" with Street "B" across Lot 340 of the Tentative Tract Map. Commissioner Gregory did not return to the meeting. 8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Mr. Cannone summarized pertinent City Council actions from the meetings of September 29 and October 13, 2022. Ms. Lua provided an update regarding the DSRT Surf project. B. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES 1. Cultural Arts Committee Commissioner Holt stated that she did not attend the meeting. City of Palm Desert Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes October 18, 2022 Chair DeLuna commented that a new art piece was installed in the roundabout at Magnesia Falls Drive. 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Mr. Melloni reported that the Commission heard an update on a policy for a park reservation system, which will proceed to the City Council for approval. C. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Greenwood inquired if there are plans to send Commissions to conferences for continued education. Ms. Lua replied that she would research and report back to the Commission. D. CITY STAFF Ms. Lua mentioned that the Planning Commission meetings would return to the Council Chamber very soon; staff would keep the Commission posted. E. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Commission took no action on this matter. 9. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Monica O'Reilly, Executive Ad istrative Assistant Recording Secretary ATTEST: Ri hard Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services Secretary APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 11/01/2022 City of Palm Desert Page 4