HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-01 PC Regular Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Nancy DeLuna, Commissioner John Greenwood,
Vice-Chair Lindsay Holt, Commissioner Joseph Pradetto*, Chair
Ron Gregory
*Commissioner Pradetto arrived at 6:01 p.m.
Staff Present: Director of Development Services Richard Cannone, Principal
Planner Nick Melloni, Principal Planner Carlos Flores, Associate
Planner Kenny Taylor, City Attorney Oscar Verdugo, Recording
Secretary Michelle Nance
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson
Gregory on Tuesday, October 1, 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 Greenwood led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
*Commissioner Pradetto arrived at this point of the meeting.
Motion by: Commissioner DeLuna
Seconded by: Vice-Chair Holt
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Commissioner DeLuna
Seconded by: Vice-Chair Holt
Approve the Minutes of September 3, 2024.
Motion Carried
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6.ACTION CALENDAR
None.
7.PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, SURRENDER
CUP12-188, AND APPROVE A NEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
FOR A CHURCH WITHIN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED
AT 42580 CAROLINE COURT SUITES “A” AND “C”
Chair Gregory recused himself due to a conflict of interest, as his son is the
architect for this project.
Associate Planner Taylor narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
Commissioners’ questions.
Vice -Chair Holt opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant representative Brian Gustafson thanked the Commission for their time
and offered to answer any questions they may have.
Art Miller, a resident of Yucca Valley, spoke in support of the new conditional use
permit.
Vice -Chair Holt closed the Public Hearing, there being no other member of the
public wishing to speak.
Motion by: Commissioner Greenwood
Seconded by: Commissioner Pradetto
1.Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2882 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN ASSEMBLY USE (CHURCH) WITHIN AN
EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING. THE PROJECT INCLUDES TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING CLASSROOMS AND ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES WITHIN A 4,332 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT
42580 CAROLINE COURT, SUITES “A” AND “C” AND ADOPTING A
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).”
2.Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2883 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING, IN ITS ENTIRETY,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12-188 FOR THE OPERATION OF A
CHURCH FACITY WITHIN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 42620 CAROLINE COURT APN 634-260-028.”
RECUSED (1): Chair Gregory
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
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7.b CONSIDERATION TO GRANT A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
PRECISE PLAN 22-0003 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38336
Commissioner DeLuna recused herself from this item and left the meeting at this
time.
Principal Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Chair Gregory opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one
desiring to speak.
Motion by: Commissioner Greenwood
Seconded by: Vice-Chair Holt
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2884 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWELVE-MONTH TIME EXTENSION FOR
PRECISE PLAN 22-0003 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38336 UNTIL
OCTOBER 13, 2025.”
RECUSED (1): Commissioner DeLuna
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
8.a SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
None.
8.b COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
8.b.1 Cultural Arts Committee
Vice-Chair Holt provided an update on the following agenda items of the
Cultural Arts Committee:
• Poet Laureate presentation; and
• Plein Air Festival.
8.b.2 Parks and Recreation Committee
None.
8.c PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None.
8.d CITY STAFF
Principal Planner Melloni thanked the Commission for their participation in the
kickoff of the Unified Development Code update.
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8.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk II
Recording Secretary
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Richard Cannone, Director of Development Services
Staff Liaison
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Date approved by Planning Commission
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