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CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 15, 6:00 p.m.
2023 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, August 1, 2023, at 6:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Nancy DeLuna, John Greenwood, Lindsay Holt, Vice-Chair Ron
Gregory, and Chair Joseph Pradetto.
Absent: None.
Staff
Present: Ryan Guiboa, City Attorney; Richard D. Cannone, Director of Development
Services; Rosie Lua, Deputy Director of Development Services, Nick Melloni,
Principal Planner; Carlos Flores, Senior Planner, Anna Dan, Associate Planner,
and Melinda Gonzalez, Senior Administrative Assistant.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Holt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
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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 RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION
WITHIN AN EXISTING OFFICE SUITE LOCATED AT 73726 ALESSANDRO DRIVE,
SUITE 102
Associate Planner Dan narrated a PowerPoint presentation on this item and responded to
the Planning Commission's questions regarding parking, tenant improvements, public
hearing notices, hours of operation, and maximum occupancy.
Chair Pradetto opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Phillip Garza, the applicant, was made aware of Condition No. 17.
There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
GREGORY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA and
approving Case No. CUP23-0006 to establish a religious institution at 73726 Alessandro
Drive, Suite 102.
B. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVAL OF AN
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT (AUP) TO ESTABLISH A 2,030-SQUARE-FOOT
BAR/LOUNGE WITH A 304-SQUARE-FOOT OUTDOOR PATIO,WITHIN AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL SUITE LOCATED AT 72221 HIGHWAY 111, SUITE 110
Associate Planner Dan presented the staff report and responded to inquiries from the
Planning Commission regarding access to the outdoor patio and walkway.
Chair Pradetto opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Adam Gilbert, the applicant, stated that he and the Adults Only operator are available
to answer any questions. He responded to questions about seating.
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Mr. Freddy Braidy, the Adults Only operator, briefly described the concept of Adults Only
located in Los Angeles and the name for the bar/lounge.
There being no others desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
GREGORY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA and
approving Case No. AUP23-0009 to establish a bar/lounge at 72221 Highway 111, Suite
110.
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
None.
C. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Greenwood asked if there have been discussions to add landscaping at
the roundabouts on San Pablo Avenue and Magnesia Falls.
Commissioner Holt responded that there has been discussion, and her understanding is
that Public Works was reluctant to allow anything other than decomposed granite (DG) for
safety reasons.
Principal Planner Melloni said staff would seek additional information from the Public
Works Department and report back to the Commission at the next meeting.
D. CITY STAFF
Principal Planner Melloni reminded the Commission that there would be a joint meeting
between the Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission on Monday,
August 21, at 12:30 p.m. to provide public input on the Objective Design Standards. He
also noted an open house meeting with residents on August 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. and a Study Session with the City Council on August 24.
E. ATTENDANCE REPORT
The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Commission took no
action on this matter.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Monica O'Reilly, Executive Ad istrative Assistant
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 9/5/2023
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