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Home My WebLink About2014-07-01 PC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014 – 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 ______________________________________________________________________ I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Roger Dash called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Nancy DeLuna Commissioner John Greenwood Commissioner Sonia Campbell Vice Chair Ken Stendell Chair Roger Dash Staff Present: Jill Tremblay, City Attorney Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Monica O’Reilly, Administrative Secretary III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Ken Stendell led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Ms. Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, indicated that at the meeting of June 12, 2014, the City Council approved the second reading of an outdoor lighting ordinance. Secondly, the Council heard a case that was an appeal from the Architectural Review Commission for a wood fence. The City Council requested that a subcommittee be formed to study the use of wood in fences and determine if it should be allowed. They also requested that a representative of the Planning Commission join the subcommittee. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, 2014 2 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2014\Minutes\6-17-14 min.docx V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of May 20, 2014. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a lot line adjustment to accommodate landscape/hardscape encroachments at 48-364 Northridge Trail (APNs 652- 350-005 & 652-020-020). Case No. PMW 14-019 (Matthew Hart, 48-364 Northridge Trail, Palm Desert, California 92260, Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a lot line adjustment, Case No. PMW 14- 019. Upon a motion by Commissioner Campbell, second by Commissioner Greenwood, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, Dash, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. NEW BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of adoption of a Notice of Exemption of Environmental Impact, and approval of Tentative Parcel Map 36741 to create a 3,222-square-foot parcel for an underground water well within the boundaries of Shadow Mountain Golf Course along Flagstone Lane (APN 630-120-008). Case No. TPM 36741/HTE 14-144 (The Reserve Club, 49-400 Desert Butte Trail, Indian Wells, California 92210, Applicant). Mr. Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner, stated that on April 14, 2104, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 14-75 for a new water well within Shadow Mountain Golf Course. The proposed tentative parcel map will legally create the 3,222-square-foot lot to accommodate an underground well site. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions. He offered to answer any questions. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, 2014 3 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2014\Minutes\6-17-14 min.docx Vice Chair Stendell asked if there is a maintenance agreement between Shadow Mountain Golf Course and The Reserve Club that is enforceable. Mr. Swartz responded that it is part of the Conditional Use Permit. He said that Shadow Mountain will maintain the landscape, and The Reserve will maintain the well site. Chair Dash declared the public hearing open and asked for any public testimony IN FAVOR or OPPOSITION. MR. CRAIG SURDY, 49-400 Desert Butte Trail, Indian Wells, California 92210, stated that they are requesting approval of the tentative parcel map so that they could subdivide the lot to allow them to drill the well. He mentioned that The Reserve will use the well, and Shadow Mountain may use it on occasion. He offered to answer any questions. Commissioner Nancy DeLuna asked if Shadow Mountain will have access to the water. MR. SURDY replied that The Reserve has an agreement with Shadow Mountain that states they will have access to the water in case of an emergency, if they have a need. With no further testimony offered, Chair Dash declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Campbell moved, by Minute Motion, to adopt a Notice of Environmental Impact, and approve a Tentative Parcel Map to create a 3,222-square- foot parcel for an underground water well within the boundaries of Shadow Mountain Golf Course along Flagstone Lane. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, Dash, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None). Commissioner Campbell moved, by Minute Motion, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2630, subject to conditions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, Dash, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None). X. MISCELLANEOUS None XI. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, 2014 4 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2014\Minutes\6-17-14 min.docx B. PARKS & RECREATION Chair Dash reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission will look at two studies that were completed several years ago, and they will review suggestions from citizens pertaining to parks in the City of Palm Desert. He also said that they discussed additional space for pickleball. XII. COMMENTS Commissioner Sonia Campbell asked Vice Chair Stendell if he would like to be on the fence subcommittee. Vice Chair Stendell responded that he will be glad to be on the subcommittee. Commissioner Greenwood asked if there is a schedule for the General Plan Update meetings. Ms. Aylaian responded that meetings will begin with City staff. She said that the first meeting with the committee will be scheduled in July. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Commissioner DeLuna, second by Commissioner Campbell, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, Dash, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None), Chair Dash adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. ROGER DASH, CHAIR ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MONICA O’REILLY, RECORDING SECRETARY