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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-16 PC Regular Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Present: Commissioner Ron Gregory, Commissioner Lindsay Holt, Chair Joseph Pradetto Absent: Commissioner Nancy DeLuna, Commissioner John Greenwood Staff Present: Director of Development Services Richard Cannone, Principal Planner Carlos Flores, Principal Planner Nick Melloni, City Attorney Oscar Verdugo, Recording Secretary Michelle Nance 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Pradetto on Tuesday, July 16, 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 Chair Pradetto led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON Motion by: Chair Pradetto Seconded by: Commissioner Holt Elect Commissioner Gregory as Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Motion Carried (3 to 0) Motion by: Chair Gregory Seconded by: Commissioner Pradetto Elect Commissioner Holt as Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Motion Carried (3 to 0) 5. NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS None. City of Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 19, 2024 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 00F7EC6D-2C24-40FE-98E0-0482893DFC65 6.CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto Seconded by: Vice Chair Holt To approve the consent calendar as presented. Motion Carried (3 to 0) 6.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the Minutes of June 18, 2024. 7.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None. 8.ACTION CALENDAR 8.a PROVIDE DIRECTION ON CREATION OF LANDSCAPING REGULATION TASK FORCE Principal Planner Flores presented the staff report and answered Commissioner inquiries. During discussion the following topics were discussed: •The need for a plant palette that will thrive in local conditions. •The need for continued maintenance of landscaped areas. •The importance of shade trees in parking lots. •Research grants or incentives for applicants to plant more trees. Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto Seconded by: Vice-Chair Holt Recommend that staff not move forward with a Landscape Regulation Task Force and continue to work on a Unified Code addressing concerns with landscaping. Motion Carried (3 to 0) City of Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 19, 2024 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 00F7EC6D-2C24-40FE-98E0-0482893DFC65 8.b CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL TO THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL FOR A PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CASE NUMBER ZOA24­0002. Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and answered Commission inquiries. Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto Seconded by: Vice Chair Holt Adopt Resolution No. 2876 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTIONS 25.16.030, 25.18.040, 25.28.070, 25.34.120, 25.68.020, AND 25.99.020 OF PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 25, WITH MODIFICATIONS MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).” Motion Carried (3 to 0) 9.PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.a CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17­0033 FOR THE OPERATION OF A CANNABIS BUSINESS AT 73818 DINAH SHORE DRIVE Principal Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and answered Commissioner inquiries. Chair Gregory opened the Public Hearing. Corey Tobin, Applicant, thanked the Commission for their time and offered to answer any questions they may have. Sam Spinello, Palm Desert resident, spoke in favor of the modification of Conditional Use Permit 17-0033. Chair Gregory closed the Public Hearing. Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto Seconded by: Vice Chair Holt Adopt Resolution No. 2870 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17-0033 WHICH ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A CANNABIS BUSINESS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 73818 DINAH SHORE DRIVE.” Motion Carried (3 to 0) City of Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 19, 2024 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 00F7EC6D-2C24-40FE-98E0-0482893DFC65 9.b CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRECISE PLAN FOR THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS EXPANSION PROJECT This item was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of August 6, 2024. 9.c CONSIDERATION OF REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17­ 0018 FOR THE OPERATION OF A CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY AND RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS LOCATED AT 42 ­650 MELANIE PLACE Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint and answered Commissioner inquiries. Chair Gregory opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one desiring to speak. Motion by: Vice-Chair Holt Seconded by: Commissioner Pradetto Adopt Resolution No. 2878 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17-0018 FOR THE OPERATION OF A CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY AND RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS LOCATED AT 42-650 MELANIE PLACE.” Motion Carried (3 to 0) 10.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 10.a SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 10.b COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES 10.b.1 Cultural Arts Committee Vice Chair Holt stated she was unable to attend the recent Cultural Arts Committee meeting but provided an update on the Committee's agenda items. 10.b.2 Parks and Recreation Committee Principal Planner Melloni advised the Commission that the recent Parks and Recreation Committee meeting was canceled, and the next Regular Meeting will be August 6, 2024. 10.c PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None. City of Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 19, 2024 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 00F7EC6D-2C24-40FE-98E0-0482893DFC65 10.d CITY STAFF None. 10.e ATTENDANCE REPORT Deputy Clerk Nance advised of a clerical error to be addressed, but no further action taken on this item. 11.ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:01 p.m. 12.PUBLIC NOTICES _________________________ Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk II Recording Secretary _________________________ Richard Cannone, Director of Development Services Staff Liaison City of Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 19, 2024 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 00F7EC6D-2C24-40FE-98E0-0482893DFC65