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Home My WebLink About2015-12-15 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT > PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ken Stendell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Sonia Campbell Commissioner Nancy DeLuna Commissioner Joseph Pradetto Vice Chair John Greenwood Chair Ken Stendell Staff Present: Jill Tremblay, City Attorney Tony Bagato, Acting Director of Community Development Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Monica O'Reilly, Administrative Secretary III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner DeLuna led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Tony Bagato, Acting Director of Community Development, summarized pertinent December 10, 2015, City Council actions. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2015 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of December 1, 2015. Rec: By Minute Motion, continue to the next regular scheduled meeting. Upon a motion by Commissioner Campbell, second by Commissioner Pradetto, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), the minutes for the meeting of December 1 were continued. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Vill. NEW BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to the City Council to approve a Notice of Determination of a Negative Declaration for an ordinance amendment to Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Sections 25.16.030, 25.28.070, and 25.99.020 to allow new and used outdoor automotive sales in certain locations, and other modifications to auto uses throughout the City. Case No. ZOA 15-350 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant). Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented the staff report (staff report is available at www.cityofoalmdesert.org). He noted that Commissioner DeLuna talked to him about her concerns with clustering of automobile showrooms on El Paseo and on Highway 111 , and how would the City prohibit a Honda or a Kia from opening a showroom on El Paseo. As a result, staff reconsidered the Automobile Retail Showrooms classification, and requested to have it removed from the chart on Exhibit A. However, if Ferrari wanted to open a showroom similar to the Tesla showroom along El Paseo, there is still a provision within the El Paseo Overlay District. Thus, the Planning Commission could approve a use not identified, subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Swartz offered to answer any questions. Commissioner DeLuna stated that it is her understanding by removing Automobile Retail Showrooms from C-1 (General Commercial) does not preclude a dealership, such as Ferrari or another high-end dealer from being able to come in the same way as Tesla. She asked if that is correct. Mr. Swartz replied that is correct. ,w 2 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\12-15-15 min.dou MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2015 Mr. Bagato stated that showrooms would only be allowed on El Paseo not on Highway 111. Commissioner DeLuna commented that the Automotive Gasoline Station was broken out from Vehicle Service. At one time there was a Union station on Highway 111 that serviced automobiles and did smog checks. She asked if that use is still permitted under Automotive Gasoline Station or Vehicle Service. Mr. Swartz responded that it is under both uses as minor repair services. With the proposed changes, Mr. Bagato noted that it may create non-conforming issues with other service stations. Therefore, he recommended changing Vehicle Service C-1 zone from Non Permitted (N) to Conditional Use Permit(C). Commissioner DeLuna inquired if the Planning Commission needed to alter the staff's recommendation and have conditions added before a motion. Mr. Bagato said that the item is an ordinance, and there are no conditions. He communicated that the Planning Commission could recommend approval of the ordinance subject to changes discussed by the Planning Commission and staff. There were no other questions and Chair Stendell declared the public hearing open and invited any public testimony IN FAVOR or OPPOSITION. -- With no testimony offered, Chair Stendell declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner DeLuna moved to recommend that the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment 15-350 with the recommendations of the Planning Commission to strike the Automobile Retail Showrooms, and change the chart to show a "C' for the C-1 zone under Vehicle Service by the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2660. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). X. MISCELLANEOUS None XI. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Mr. Bagato reported that the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission discussed the valley-wide art meeting. The AIPP Commission also denied a request to add an art vendor to the vendors list. IMEW GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\12-15-15 min.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2015 B. PARKS & RECREATION None C. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP Vice Chair Greenwood commented that the next meeting is scheduled for December 18. XII. COMMENTS Commissioner DeLuna referred to a letter the Planning Commission received from The Gallery homeowners' association (HOA). Chair Stendell said that the correspondence was passed on to the Planning Commission; it was not on the agenda. He stated that the issue would be passed on to staff. Mr. Bagato interjected that the issue needs to be discussed between the City Manager, Public Works, and The Gallery HOA. With no further comments from the Planning Commission, Mr. Bagato announced that Mr. Ryan Stendell will be the Director of Community Development effective December 28, 2016. The Planning Commission congratulated Mr. Stendell. XIII. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair Stendell adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m. ilwl& K N E DELL, CHAIR ATTEST: TONY BAGATO, ACTING SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDING SECRETARY 4 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\12-15-15 min.docx