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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 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
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Tony Bagato, Principal Planner
Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner
Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer
Monica O'Reilly, Administrative Secretary
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Joseph Pradetto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
Ms. Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, summarized pertinent
June 18 and July 9, 2015, City Council actions.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of June 16, 2015.
Rec.- By Minute Motion, approve as presented.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a Parcel Map Waiver at 44-870
Cabrillo Avenue (APNs 625-083-001 & 625-065-003). Case No. PMW 15-130
(Douglas W. Kopp, Palm Desert, California, Applicant)
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a Parcel Map Waiver, Case No. PMW 15-
130.
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 Consent
Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a Notice of Exemption in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act, and approval of a Tentative
Parcel Map to subdivide a 4.53-acre parcel into two (1.74-acre and 2.79-acre)
parcels within the Service Industrial Zone. Case No. TPM 36961 (Marlorkand,
LLC, Indio, California, Applicant).
Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and
recommended approval (staff report is available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org).
He noted a notice was advertised, and staff did not receive comments from
surrounding property owners. He offered to answer any questions.
Commissioner DeLuna clarified that Parcel 1 would be 2.79 acres, and not 2.75
as mentioned in the oral report.
Mr. Swartz apologized and said it is 2.79 acres.
Chair Stendell asked if there is construction, would it come back to the Planning
Commission for review. ■W
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Mr. Swartz replied that is correct.
Commissioner DeLuna inquired if the parcel the applicant is purchasing is not
contiguous or adjacent to the existing Barkingham Palace.
Mr. Swartz said that is correct.
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 Greenwood moved, by Minute Motion, approving a Notice of
Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and approval of
a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 4.53-acre parcel into two (1 .74-acre and 2.79-
acre) parcels within the Service Industrial Zone. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Pradetto and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna,
Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None).
Commissioner Greenwood moved, by Minute Motion, to waive further reading
and adopt Resolution No. 2652, approving a Notice of Exemption and Tentative Parcel
Map 36961 , subject to conditions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto and
carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell;
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None).
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to adopt a Notice of Exemption in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and a new 20,559-
square-foot memory care facility consisting of 62 beds located at 73-825
Larrea Street. Case Nos. PP/CUP 15-128 (Larrea Partners, LLC, Rancho
Mirage, California, Applicant).
Mr. Swartz recommended the Planning Commission continue this case to a date
uncertain. He explained the applicant is in the process of submitting a Water
Quality Management Plan.
Commissioner Pradetto moved, by Minute Motion, approving staff's
recommendation to continue Case No. PP/CUP 15-128 to a date uncertain. 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
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XI. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
None
B. PARKS & RECREATION
None
C. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
Ms. Aylaian stated there would be a presentation of the work to date on the
General Plan update, and a public scoping meeting for the associated
Environmental Impact Report, at the next Planning Commission meeting
scheduled for August 18.
Commissioner DeLuna asked if the consultant would be part of the presentation.
Ms. Aylaian replied yes.
XII. COMMENTS
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Commissioner Pradetto, second by Vice Chair Greenwood and
a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood,
Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), Chair Stendell
adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
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LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MONICA O'REILLY, RECO n ING SECRETARY
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