HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-29 PC Special Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
October 29, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Nancy DeLuna, Commissioner John Greenwood,
Commissioner Joseph Pradetto, Chair Ron Gregory
Absent: Vice-Chair Lindsay Holt
Staff Present: Director of Development Services Richard Cannone, Principal
Planner Nick Melloni, Principal Planner Carlos Flores, Planning
Technician Kayleen Aguirre, Deputy City Attorney Oscar Verdugo,
Recording Secretary Michelle Nance
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Gregory
on Tuesday, October 29, 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 DeLuna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto
Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto
Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna
Approve the Minutes of October 1, 2024.
Motion Carried
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6. ACTION CALENDAR
This item has been reordered to Public Hearings.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a CONSIDERATION TO AMEND SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN
STATE LAW; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT
FROM CEQA
Planning Technician Aguirre, Principal Planner Flores, and Principal Planner
Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Chair Gregory opened the public hearing.
With no comments received, Chair Gregory closed the public hearing.
Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto
Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2885 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25.34.030 OF THE PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN THE CITY, AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17.”
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
8.a SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Director of Development Services Cannone provided the Commission updates
on recent approvals made by City Council.
8.b COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
8.b.1 Cultural Arts Committee
None.
8.b.2 Parks and Recreation Committee
None.
8.c PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None.
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8.d CITY STAFF
Deputy Clerk Nance advised the Commission about AB 1234 Ethics training
taking place January 2025.
8.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:45 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 the Planning Commission