HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-19 PC Regular Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, December 19,
2023
MINUTES
(HYBRID MEETING)
6:00 p.m.
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 Pradetto on
Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners, John Greenwood, Vice Chair Ron Gregory, Lindsay Holt, and
Chair Joseph Pradetto.
Absent: Commissioner Nancy DeLuna.
Staff
Present: City Attorney, Oscar Verdugo; Director of Development Services, Richard D.
Cannone; Director of Economic Development, Eric Ceja; Principal Planner, Nick
Melloni: Senior Planner, Carlos Flores; and Recording Secretary, Melinda
Gonzalez.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Holt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Pradetto opened and closed the non -agenda public comment period. No public
comments were provided.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Associated documentation on the following item can be viewed on the Planning Commission
Information webpage at, htti)s://www.palmdesert.gov/our-city/committees-and-
commissions/commission-information.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
GREGORY, CARRIED 4-0 (DELUNA ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar.
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
GREGORY, CARRIED 4-0 (DELUNA ABSENT), to approve the Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023.
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
None
6. ACTION CALENDAR
None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The staff report and Zoom video for this meeting are available on the City's website. Click on
the following link to access: httos://www.i)almdesert.gov/our-city/committees-and-
commissions/commission-information.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FINDING THE
PROJECT IS NOT SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL
TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND MARRIOTT
OWNERSHIP RESORTS, INC.
Director of Economic Development, Eric Ceja, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the
item and responded to Commission inquiries. Don Baarman and Bill Vanos, Applicants,
were present via Zoom.
Chair Pradetto opened and closed the public comment period. No public comments were
provided. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments for the
project.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER GREGORY, CARRIED 4-0 (COMMISSIONER DELUNA ABSENT); to
approve the request as presented including:
1. Waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2848.
2. Recommendation to the City Council to make findings under CEQA that the project is
not subject to further environmental review.
3. Recommendation that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the
Development Agreement (DA 98-1) between the City of Palm Desert and Marriott
Ownership Resorts, Inc.
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Director of Development Services Cannone advised there are no reportable items.
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B. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
1. Cultural Arts Committee
Commissioner Holt provided an update on the Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) including
information regarding the Public Art Documentary Film Series and the San Pablo
roundabout landscaping. Commissioner Holt shared a memo from the Cultural Arts
Committee with the other commissioners for review of all updates provided during the
CAC meeting.
2. Parks and Recreation Commission
Principal Planner Melloni reported no meetings for the Parks and Recreation Commission
have been held since the last update.
C. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None
D. CITY STAFF
Director of Development Services Cannons confirmed a Planning Commission Special
meeting will be held on January 4, 2024.
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 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Melinda Gonzalez, Senior Administraffive Assistant
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 9/3/2024
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