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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-07 PC Regular Meeting Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting This meeting was conducted by teleconference, and there was 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, March 7, 2023, at 6:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners John Greenwood, Lindsay Holt, Vice-Chair Joseph Pradetto, and Chair Nancy DeLuna. Absent: Commissioner Ron Gregory. Staff Present: Robert Hargreaves, City Attorney, Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services; Rosie Lua, Deputy Director of Development Services; Nick Melloni, Principal Planner; Anna Dan, Assistant Planner, and Monica O'Reilly, Executive Administrative Assistant. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Holt 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: https://www.palmdesert.gov/our- city/committees-and-commissions/commission-information. City of Palm Desert Page 1 Planninq Commission Minutes March 7 2023 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of February 21, 2023. MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR PRADETTO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JOHN GREENWOOD, CARRIED 4-0 (GREGORY ABSENT), to approve the Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes of February 21, 2023. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: None. 6. ACTION CALENDAR None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS The staff report(s) and Zoom video of the meeting are available on the City's website. Click on the following link to access: https://www.palmdesert.gov/our- city/committees-and-commissions/commission-information. A. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO ESTABLISH A PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE OFFICE USE WITHIN AN EXISTING GROUND FLOOR TENANT SPACE FRONTING EL PASEO LOCATED AT 73640 EL PASEO, SUITE 8 Assistant Planner Anna Dan narrated a PowerPoint presentation on this item and responded to the Planning Commission's questions regarding the display cabinets, sign lighting, and concentration of office professional uses on El Paseo. Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Scott Pierce,the applicant, stated that they have four offices in Canada and are excited to open an office in Palm Desert. He addressed the Planning Commission's questions regarding the sign lighting and display cases. The applicant responded to additional questions from the Commission. There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice-Chair Pradetto commented on professional office uses on El Paseo. He felt the CUP application process works well and felt no need to make any changes at this time. MOTION BY COMMISSINER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT, CARRIED 4-0 (GREGORY ABSENT), approving Planning Commission Resolution No. 2829 to: City of Palm Desert Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes March 7, 2023 1. Adopt a Notice of Exception for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. 2. Approve CUP23-0002 to establish a new professional real estate office within an existing ground floor space fronting El Paseo located at 73640 El Paseo, Suite 8. 8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS None. B. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES 1. Cultural Arts Committee None. 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Principal Planner Melloni reported that City staff requested direction from the Commission on potentially banning mylar balloons in the park. Staff also presented updates on the Palm Desert Link bike path and a Coachella Valley Water District meeting on a bike trail at Homme Adams Park. Commissioner Greenwood noted that Commissioner Gregory is now the liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. C. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Vice-Chair Pradetto stated that in the past, the Planning Commission received compensation for attending meetings. He requested that the staff research past compensation and provide the Commission with the information. Commissioner Holt said it would be beneficial to have a visual of the locations of other professional offices on El Paseo with the staff report for future proposals. Commissioner Greenwood commented that Ms. Dan did a phenomenal job presenting the staff report. D. CITY STAFF Mr. Cannone stated he would provide an update on landscape enforcement and compensation for the Planning Commission at the next meeting. E. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Commission took no action on this matter. City of Palm Desert Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes March 7, 2023 9. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �1 f Monica O'Reilly, Executive Adm i trative Assistant Recording Secretary ATTEST: tchard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services Secretary APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 04/18/2023 City of Palm Desert Page 4