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Home My WebLink About2023-08-01 PC Regular Meeting Agenda PacketCity of Palm Desert Page 1 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AGENDA (HYBRID MEETING) City Hall – Council Chamber 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person. •To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/84739707419. •To participate via phone: Dial (213) 338-8477 or (602) 753-0140, enter the Zoom Webinar ID: 847 3970 7419 followed by #. Indicate that you are a participant by pressing # to continue. During the meeting, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait for the Recording Secretary to announce your name/phone number. Press *6 to unmute your line and limit your comments to three minutes. •Written public comment may also be submitted to planning@palmdesert.gov. Emails received by 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Commission. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Planning Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 5.CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by Commissioners for a separate discussion. Tuesday August 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Page 1 of 11 Planning Commission Agenda August 1, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Study Session minutes of July 18, 2023. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 6.ACTION CALENDAR A.SELECTION of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. RECOMMENDATION: Nominate and appoint positions. B.SELECTION of Commission liaisons for the Cultural Arts Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Nominate and appoint positions. 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS: Anyone who challenges any hearing matter in court may be limited to raising only those issues he or she raised at the public hearing described herein, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless the Planning Commission authorizes additional time. A.CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, PRECISE PLAN, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO DEVELOP A PHASED 114,700-SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PARK WITH RELATED ON- SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND SUBDIVIDE A 10.47-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 694-580-026 AND -027) RECOMMENDATION: Continue Case Nos. SP/EA22-0002, PP22-0009, and TPM 38728 to a date uncertain. 8.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A.SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS B.COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES 1.Cultural Arts Committee 2.Parks and Recreation Commission C. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS D.CITY STAFF Page 2 of 11 Planning Commission Agenda August 1, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 E. ATTENDANCE REPORT 9. ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Planning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Monica O’Reilly Recording Secretary PUBLIC NOTICES Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Development Services Department, City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the city will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Page 3 of 11 City of Palm Desert Page 1 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES 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, July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners John Greenwood, Ron Gregory, Vice-Chair Joseph Pradetto, and Chair Nancy DeLuna. Absent: Commissioner Holt. Staff Present: Ryan Guiboa, City Attorney; Richard D. Cannone, Director of Development Services; Nick Melloni, Principal Planner; Carlos Flores, Senior Planner, Anna Dan, Associate Planner I, Eric Ceja, Director of Economic Development, and Monica O’Reilly, Executive Administrative Assistant. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice-Chair Pradetto led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Tuesday, July 18, 2023 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Page 4 of 11 Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Study Session minutes of June 20, 2023. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Planning Commission Meeting minutes of June 20, 2023. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIR PRADETTO, CARRIED 4-0 (HOLT ABSENT), to approve the Planning Commission Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes of June 20, 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 OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37234 TO SUBDIVIDE A 32-ACRE AREA INTO FOUR (4) PARCELS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MONTEREY AVENUE AND DICK KELLY DRIVE Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation on this item. Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing. Chris Chambers, the representative for the property owner, stated that the extension is due to having a buyer for the two residential parcels under contract. The buyer is preparing to submit a Precise Plan application. There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Page 5 of 11 Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREGORY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, CARRIED 4-0 (HOLT ABSENT), approving Planning Commission Resolution No. 2835: 1. Granting the extension of time to extend the project approval until September 12, 2024. B. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRECISE PLAN TO DEVELOP A 3,539-SQUARE- FOOT, SINGLE-STORY BUILDING WITHIN THE PALM DESERT CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAN PABLO AVENUE AND FRED WARING DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 622-250-014) Commissioner Greenwood interjected he is with Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects (PVG Architects), who are the Applicant and architects for this project, and recused himself from this item. Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report and responded to the Planning Commission’s questions regarding public events and parking for events. Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing. Nicole Williams, PVG Architects, noted that she had a presentation; however, it is a repeat of the presentation given by Mr. Flores. There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR PRADETTO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GREGORY, CARRIED 3-0 (HOLT ABSENT AND GREENWOOD RECUSED), approving Planning Commission Resolution No. 2836: 1. Adopting a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 as an Infill development. 2. Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 23-0001 and Precise Plan (PP) 23-0001 for a 3,539-square-foot, single-story building located at the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Number 622-250-014). Commissioner Greenwood returned to the meeting at 6:21 p.m. C. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE 23-0001 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 36614, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND FRED WARING DRIVE FROM RESORT COMMERCIAL CENTER (PC-4) TO DISTRICT COMMERCIAL CENTER (PC-2) Principal Planner Melloni presented the staff report. Page 6 of 11 Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 4 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Gregory commented that the Change of Zone would benefit the development. Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing. Adam Gilbert, the applicant, stated that the Change of Zone would help get tenants into the building and answered questions from the Planning Commission. There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GREGORY, CARRIED 4-0 (HOLT ABSENT), approving Planning Commission Resolution No. 2837: 1. Recommending that the City Council adopt a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the General Rule Exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) “General Rule.” 2. Recommending that the City Council approve Case No. CZ23-0001 for a Change of Zone for Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 36614 from the PC-4 to PC-2 zoning designation. D. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND A USE DETERMINATION (UD) THAT A BAR/LOUNGE IS SIMILAR TO OTHER USES PERMITTED IN THE DISTRICT PLANNED COMMERCIAL (PC-2) ZONING DISTRICT AND MAY BE ALLOWED, SUBJECT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT AT 72221 HIGHWAY 111, SUITE 110 Associate Planner Dan narrated a PowerPoint presentation on this item. Staff responded to questions from the Planning Commission regarding the Administrative Use Permit (AUP)/Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process for a bar and lounge and other bars and lounges previously approved through a CUP application. There was a discussion between the Planning Commission, the City Attorney, and City staff regarding a policy on a UD and AUP process. Chair DeLuna opened the Public Hearing. Adam Gilbert, the property owner at 72221 Highway 111, noted that the operator for Adults Only (bar/lounge) is available via Zoom to answer any questions. He mentioned that Adults Only is an existing brand with a location in Los Angeles and is considered a high-end bar. There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice-Chair Pradetto requested changing the Planning Commission resolution to clarify AUPs related to bars and lounges are to be considered by the Commission for approval. City staff proposed the following changes to Resolution No. 2838: Page 7 of 11 Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 5 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. Whereas, Palm Desert Municipal Code 25.64.040 establishes that the Zoning Administrator may refer to an Administrative Use Permit to the Planning Commission for review and approval. 2. Whereas, at said public hearing, the Planning Commission expressed that Bars/Lounges shall be referred to the Planning Commission for such consideration. 3. Section 2. Findings on Use Determination. Adding to Section 2, “. . . subject to an Administrative Use Permit referred to the Planning Commission.” MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR PRADETTO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, CARRIED 4-0 (HOLT ABSENT), approving Planning Commission Resolution No. 2838: 1. Adopting a Notice of Exemption, pursuant to the General Rule Exemption under Section 15061(b)(3), “General Rule.” 2. Approving Case No. UD23-0001 to deem a Bar/Lounge use as an administratively allowed use within the District Planned Commercial (PC-2) zoning designation. 8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Director Cannone reported that the City Council requested City staff look at the 111 Development Code and provide an assessment of the code. The Council had previously discussed the code in 2019 related to a concern with building heights. B. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES 1. Cultural Arts Committee None. 2. Parks and Recreation Commission None. C. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None. D. CITY STAFF Principal Planner Melloni reported that City staff intends to hold a second community meeting on the Objective Design Standards for residential and multifamily development on August 7, 2023, at the Palm Desert iHub. There will be a special session with the Planning Commission on August 8. Additionally, staff requested proposals to amend the University Neighborhood Specific Plan. Commissioner Greenwood requested that staff email the dates for the meetings on the Objective Design Standards and various events to the Planning Commission. Page 8 of 11 Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 6 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 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 7:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Monica O’Reilly, Executive Administrative Assistant Recording Secretary ATTEST: Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services Secretary APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: / /2023 Page 9 of 11 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: August 1, 2023 PREPARED BY: Nick Melloni, Principal Planner REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, PRECISE PLAN, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO DEVELOP A PHASED 114,700-SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PARK WITH RELATED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND SUBDIVIDE A 10.47-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 694-580- 026 AND -027) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Continue the Case No. SP/EA22-0002, PP22-0009, TPM 38728 to a date uncertain. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On June 6, 2023, the item was brought before the Planning Commission for a public hearing and determination. Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects (Applicant) requested that the project be continued to the regularly scheduled meeting on August 1, 2023. The Applicant has now requested that the item be continued to a future Planning Commission public hearing to a date uncertain. The request has been made to allow the Applicant to work with City staff to finalize conditions of approval. The future public hearing will be subject to re-notification. REVIEWED BY: Department Director: Richard D. Cannone, AICP Principal Planner Nick Melloni, AICP Page 10 of 11 PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE REPORT ROLLING CALENDAR Advisory Body: Prepared By: Year Month Date 3-Jan 17-Jan 7-Feb 21-Feb 7-Mar 21-Mar 4-Apr 18-Apr 2-May 16-May 6-Jun 20-Jun 4-Jul 18-Jul 1-Aug 16-Aug 6-Sep 20-Sep 4-Oct 18-Oct 1-Nov 15-Nov 6-Dec 20-Dec DeLuna, Nancy -P -A P --P -P P P -P P P --P P P P -1 1 Greenwood, John -P -P P --P -P P E -P P P --P P P P -1 0 Gregory, Ron -P -P A --P -P A P -P P P --P A P P -3 2 Holt, Lindsay -P -P P --A -P P P -E P A --P P P P -3 2 Pradetto, Joseph -P -P P --P -P P P -P P P --P P P P -0 0 Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010: P Present A Absent E Excused -No meeting 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Total Absences Oct Nov Dec Planning Commission M. O'Reilly 2023 20223/2023 Twice Monthly: Six unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet twice monthly. 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