HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-18 PC Regular Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Nancy DeLuna, Commissioner Ron Gregory,
Commissioner Lindsay Holt, Chair Joseph Pradetto
Absent: Commissioner John Greenwood
Staff Present: Deputy Director of Development Services Rosie Lua, Principal
Planner Nick Melloni, Principal Planner Carlos Flores
Liaison(s) Present: City Attorney Oscar Verdugo
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Pradetto on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Holt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Commissioner DeLuna
Seconded by: Commissioner Holt
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (3 to 0, with Commissioner Gregory abstaining)
5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Commissioner DeLuna
Seconded by: Commissioner Holt
Approve the Minutes of June 4, 2024.
Motion Carried (3 to 0, with Commissioner Gregory abstaining)
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6. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
7. ACTION CALENDAR
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT OF A PRECISE PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RELEASE REMAINDER PARCELS 4 & 5 OF
TRACT 288181 OF THE MARRIOTT SHADOW RIDGE PROJECT AND
FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
Commission inquiries. He noted the recommendation included an amendment to
the draft resolution for the addition of Condition of Approval No. 3.
Chair Pradetto opened the public hearing.
Bill Vanos, Applicant, was available for questions.
Chair Pradetto closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Commissioner Gregory
Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2872 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT OF PRECISE PLAN
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-5 APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 98-108 TO RELEASE DESIGNATED REMAINDER
PARCELS 4 AND 5 OF TRACT 28818-1 FROM THE APPROVALS FOR THE
MARRIOTT SHADOW RIDGE PROJECT LOCATED AT 9003 SHADOW RIDGE
ROAD GENERALLY SOUTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND EAST OF
MONTEREY AVENUE AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)”, with amended
conditions. CASE NO. CUP24-0005 (PP/CUP 98-5 Amendment No. 2)
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
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8.b CONSIDERATION OF A VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND PRECISE
PLAN TO DEVELOP A 93UNIT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVSION
WITHIN MARRIOTT SHADOW RIDGE AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
Commission inquiries. He noted amendments to the conditions and requested
that these be incorporated in the final motion.
Chair Pradetto opened the public hearing.
Eric Everhart, Applicant and Toll Brothers representative, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to Commission inquiries.
Commissioner Gregory questioned the use of non-native plants and cautioned
the use of deciduous trees throughout the development.
Chair Pradetto encouraged staff to review the guidelines to ensure the Applicants
are set up to succeed.
Chair Pradetto closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Commissioner Gregory
Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna
1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2873 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 38866 TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 20.69-
ACRES INTO 93 NUMBERED LOTS, AND 13 LETTERED LOTS FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
COMMUNITY WITH PRIVATE OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPE AND
VEHICULAR ACCESS LOCATED ON SHADOW RIDGE ROAD
GENERALLY SOUTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND EAST OF
MONTEREY AVENUE AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)”, with
amended conditions. CASE NO. VTTM 38866 (TTM23-0005)
2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2874 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 93 UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON SHADOW RIDGE ROAD WITHIN THE
EXISTING MARRIOTT SHADOW RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, AND
FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”, with amended conditions. CASE NO.
PP23-0023
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
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8.c CONSIDER ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OUTDOOR PATIO FOR DINING
PURPOSES FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 72990 EL PASEO, SUITE 3
Principal Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Chair Pradetto opened the public hearing.
Zayda Braun, the Applicant's representative, stated the patio had been very
successful since its opening and noted that the object of the project is to increase
pedestrian traffic to the west side of El Paseo.
Commissioner Gregory requested clarification regarding the function of the
storage container, The Applicant representative responded that the container
would be used for patio furniture storage, trash enclosure screen, and to provide
an additional server station for those on the patio. Responding to further
question, the Applicant's representative noted the structure could be clad in
alternate materials, and expressed that the Applicant was open to suggestions
for improvement.
Chair Pradetto closed the public hearing, there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Chair Pradetto suggested adding a condition to specify the storage container not
be wrapped in vinyl and to return to the Planning Commission for further
approval.
Motion by: Chair Pradetto
Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna
Direct the project be returned to the Architectural Review Commission to refine
the storage container with a more elegant appearance and bring back to
Planning Commission for further consideration.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
9.a SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
None.
9.b COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
9.b.1 Cultural Arts Committee
Commissioner Holt reported the Dueling Palms sculpture was approved
and noted black lava would be used as xeriscape. The Committee also
approved permanent art sculptures to be placed along Portola Avenue in
North Palm Desert.
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9.b.2 Parks and Recreation Committee
None.
9.c PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair Gregory noted a previous joint meeting held with Architectural Review
Commission to align the direction of the commissions. Chair Pradetto suggested
creating a taskforce with Commissioners Gregory and Pradetto, two
commissioners from Architectural Review Commission, and staff, to review
landscaping design guidelines and landscaping materials provided to applicants.
9.d CITY STAFF
Deputy Director Lua informed the Commission that an appeal was filed relative to
the Refuge project previously approved by the Planning Commission, and will be
heard at the July 11, 2024, City Council meeting. A community meeting is
scheduled on June 25, 2024, to provide information on the history and
development of the site.
9.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
The report was distributed in the agenda packet; no action was required.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
11. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Níamh M. Ortega, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
Recording Secretary
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Richard Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services
Staff Liaison
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