HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-02 PC Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair John Greenwood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair John Greenwood
Vice-Chair Nancy DeLuna
Commissioner Ron Gregory
Commissioner Lindsay Holt
Commissioner Joseph Pradetto
Also Present:
Craig Hayes, Assistant City Attorney
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Eric Ceja, Principal Planner
Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner
Monica O’Reilly, Management Specialist II
Susan Myrland, Art in Public Places Commission Chair
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ron Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
None
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Art in Public Places Commission Chair Susan Myrland introduced herself.
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of January 19, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a one-year time extension for Precise
Plan and Conditional Use Permit 16-394 for The Sands multi-family housing
development on the south side of Hovley Lane East and east of Portola Avenue. Case
No. PP/CUP 16-394 (MSA Consulting, Inc., Rancho Mirage, California, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a one-year time extension until April 26, 2022, for
Case No. PP/CUP 16-394.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Pradetto, seconded by Vice-Chair DeLuna, and a 5-
0 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented
(AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None).
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Precise Plan and a Conditional Use
Permit to demolish the existing Pizza Hut building and construct a new 7,500-square-
foot retail and restaurant building located at 72310 Highway 111, and adoption of a
Notice of Exemption in accordance with the CEQA. Case No. PP/CUP 20-0002 (Nadel
Architects, Inc., Los Angeles, California, Applicant).
Associate Planner Kevin Swartz presented the staff report and recommended to continue
this item to the Planning Commission meeting of February 16.
Vice-Chair DeLuna moved to, by Minute Motion, continue Case No. PP/CUP 20-0002
to February 16, 2021. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto and carried by
a 5-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None).
XI. MISCELLANEOUS
None
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XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
None
B. PARKS & RECREATION
Mr. Stendell reported that Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a dedication for
Mr. Paul Thompson for his years of local volunteer work with baseball and soccer sports.
They also discussed disc golf at the Palm Desert Soccer Park.
Chair Greenwood asked Mr. Stendell to check that he is receiving the Outlook invite for
the Parks and Recreation meetings.
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Greenwood adjourned the meeting at
6:07 p.m.
JOHN GREENWOOD, CHAIR
ATTEST:
RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
MONICA O’REILLY, RECORDING SECRETARY