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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-20 PC Regular Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Holt on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:01 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 Meyerhoff led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by: Commissioner DeLuna Seconded by: Commissioner Meyerhoff To approve the consent calendar as presented. Motion Carried (3 to 0) 5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the Minutes of April 1, 2025. Motion Carried (3 to 0) 6. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None. Docusign Envelope ID: A89167DF-2BD0-4FDB-9D3E-C171D5B67875 Planning Commission Minutes May 20, 2025 2 7. BUSINESS ITEMS 7.a REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2025­26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY OF PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN Interim Director of Development Services Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Motion by: Commissioner Meyerhoff Seconded by: Commissioner DeLuna Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2890 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND EACH OF THE PROJECTS INCORPORATED THEREIN, ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN AND A FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Motion Carried (3 to 0) 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SMALL TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD TO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL FOR A PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING AND FAIRHAVEN Interim Director of Development Services Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Vice-Chair Holt opened the public hearing. Applicant Oscar Lua provided a verbal presentation and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Lindsey Harris, Palm Desert resident, spoke in support of the amendment, but expressed concerns about traffic and privacy of neighboring homes. There being no further comments, Vice-Chair Holt closed the public hearing. Motion by: Commissioner DeLuna Seconded by: Commissioner Meyerhoff Adopt Resolution 2891 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SMALL TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD TO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL FOR A 2.21 Docusign Envelope ID: A89167DF-2BD0-4FDB-9D3E-C171D5B67875 Planning Commission Minutes May 20, 2025 3 ACRE PROPERTY ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND FAIRHAVEN AVENUE. (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 640- 040-016)” Motion Carried (3 to 0) 8.b CONTINUE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED PAD ELEVATION CHANGE FOR PP22­0003 (PALM COMMUNITIES) TO JUNE 3, 2025 This item was continued to June 3, 2025, meeting. 9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 9.a SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Interim Director of Development Services Flores provided an update on the recent City Council Budget Study Session. 9.b COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES 9.b.1 Cultural Arts Committee Vice-Chair Holt provided an update on recent actions taken by the Cultural Arts Committee. 9.b.2 Parks and Recreation Committee Senior Deputy Clerk Nance provided an update on recent actions taken by the Parks and Recreation Committee. 9.c PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None. 9.d CITY STAFF None. 9.e ATTENDANCE REPORT Report on file; no action taken on this item. 10. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: A89167DF-2BD0-4FDB-9D3E-C171D5B67875 Planning Commission Minutes May 20, 2025 4 Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Michelle Nance, Senior Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary _________________________ Rosie Lua, Interim Director of Development Services Staff Liaison Docusign Envelope ID: A89167DF-2BD0-4FDB-9D3E-C171D5B67875