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CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference
or in person.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair DeLuna on
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners John Greenwood, Ron Gregory, Vice-Chair Joseph Pradetto, and
Chair Nancy DeLuna.
Absent: Commissioner Lindsay Holt.
Staff
Present: Ryan Guiboa, City Attorney, Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development
Services; Rosie Lua, Deputy Director of Development Services; Nick Melloni,
Principal Planner; and Monica O'Reilly, Executive Administrative Assistant.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Gregory 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.
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of March 7, 2023.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION
FOR PRECISE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 16-394 FOR THE BRAVO
GARDENS APARTMENTS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE EAST AND EAST OF PORTOLA AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a one-year time extension for Precise Plan/Conditional
Use Permit (PP/CUP) 16-394 until April 26, 2024.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR PRADETTO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JOHN
GREENWOOD, CARRIED 4-0 (HOLT ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
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.
None.
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
Commissioner Gregory reported that the Commission discussed permits for park rental
use, the Visitors Center has had an overwhelming number of visitors, and the county/Palm
Desert library system.
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C. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Vice-Chair Pradetto commented that Objective Design Standards for affordable housing
were a major topic at the Planning Commissioner Academy.
Mr. Cannone provided an update on the request for proposals for Objective Design
Standards. Two firms submitted proposals, and the item will go before the City Council on
April 27, 2023, for approval. If the Council approves the contract, a kick-off meeting will
occur in the first week of May.
Vice-Chair Pradetto stated that the Objective Design Standards would be the biggest
leverage and fuel for the Palm Desert community for the decades to come.
Chair DeLuna first mentioned that she appreciates City staff and continued that some of
the sessions teaching Planning Commissioners how to hold meetings and other things are
already provided by City staff, which makes their jobs easier.
Commissioner Greenwood commented that all Commissioners would benefit from going
to the Planning Commissioners Academy as a group and asked for the City to allocate
funds for the conference every year.
D. CITY STAFF
Mr. Cannone said he could request funds for the conference and check with the City
Attorney that there is no problem with the entire Planning Commission being at one
location. He provided an update on landscape enforcement and responded to questions
on landscape maintenance. Lastly, he gave an update on Vice-Chair Pradetto's request
for the Planning Commission to receive compensation for meetings. He said he would
check if Internal Revenue Service laws have changed.
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 the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Monica O'Reilly, Executive A inistrative Assistant
Recording Secretary
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ATTEST:
Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 05/16/2023
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