HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-19 PC Regular Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Nancy DeLuna, Vice Chair Lindsay Holt,
Commissioner Joseph Pradetto, Chair Ron Gregory
Absent: Commissioner John Greenwood
Staff Present: Director of Development Services Richard Cannone, Principal
Planner Carlos Flores, Deputy City Attorney Daniel Trevino,
Recording Secretary Michelle Nance
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Gregory
on Tuesday, November 19, 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 Pradetto 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 29, 2024.
Motion Carried
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6. ACTION CALENDAR
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND APPROVE A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF
A RESTAURANT AT 77734 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
Principal Planner Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Chair Gregory opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant Representative, Eddie Sanin, responded to Commission inquiries.
Chair Gregory closed the Public Hearing there being no member of the public
wishing to speak.
Motion by: Commissioner Pradetto
Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2886 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR
THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 77734 COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVE, SUITE F1, AND ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA).”
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
8.a SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Director of Development Services Cannone provided a summary of recent
actions taken by the City Council.
8.b COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
8.b.1 Cultural Arts Committee
None.
8.b.2 Parks and Recreation Committee
None.
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8.c PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Chair Gregory congratulated Commissioner Pradetto on his recent election for
City Council.
Commissioner Pradetto thanked the Commissioners for their support throughout
his time on the Planning Commission.
8.d CITY STAFF
Director of Development Services Cannone expressed gratitude to
Commissioner Pradetto and thanked Commissioners for their continued support
on behalf of the City Council.
8.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
10. PUBLIC NOTICES
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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
December 17, 2024