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Home My WebLink About2016-01-19 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT -- / PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair John Greenwood called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Sonia Campbell Commissioner Nancy DeLuna Commissioner Joseph Pradetto Vice Chair John Greenwood Staff Present: Jill Tremblay, City Attorney Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Eric Ceja, Associate Planner Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Monica O'Reilly, Administrative Secretary III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Nancy DeLuna led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development, summarized pertinent January 14, 2016, City Council actions. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2016 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of December 15, 2015. . Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented. Upon a motion by Commissioner Pradetto, second by Commissioner DeLuna, and a 4-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. i VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. SELECTION of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Commissioner Campbell moved, by Minute Motion, to nominate Vice Chair Greenwood for Chairperson. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). Commissioner DeLuna moved, by Minute Motion, to nominate Commissioner " Campbell for Vice Chairperson. Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Greenwood and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). B. APPOINTMENT of Commission Liaisons for Art in Public Places and Parks and Recreation Commissions. Commissioner Campbell moved, by Minute Motion, to be the Art in Public Places Liaison for the year 2016. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carried by a 4-0 (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). Commissioner Joseph Pradetto mentioned that he does not mind continuing being the liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission. However, his Riverside County board meetings are on Tuesday mornings, and at times it is difficult to attend the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. Vice Chair Greenwood noted that a recommendation would be made to the City Council to have only six meetings per year, and offered to take on the role. Commissioner Pradetto moved, by Minute Motion, to nominate Vice Chair _ Greenwood for the Parks and Recreation Liaison for the year 2016. Motion was 2 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2016\Minutes\1-19-16.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2016 seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). Commissioner DeLuna asked if Vice Chair Greenwood is acting as the Chairperson for the Planning Commission. Mr. Stendell responded that for the meeting tonight, Vice Chair Greenwood would operate as the Chairperson. At the next meeting, he would be the Chairperson. I IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of December 1, 2015, (continued from the meeting of December 15, 2015). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented. Upon a motion by Commissioner Campbell, second by Commissioner Pradetto, and a 4-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), the minutes were approved as presented. X. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, a Development Plan, Precise Plan, and Tentative Tract Map for the construction of a 73,000-square-foot clubhouse facility including underground parking and four (4) condominium units at BIGHORN Golf Club located at 255 Palowet Drive. Case Nos. DP/PP/EA 15-273 and TTM 37023 (BIGHORN Golf Club, Palm Desert, California, Applicant). Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented the staff report (staff report is available at www.citvofpalmdesert.org). At the conclusion of his report, he noted a correction in the resolution. He said that this item does not require City Council approval, as mentioned in the resolution. He offered to answer any questions. Commissioner DeLuna clarified that the existing parking would accommodate the increased square footage of the building. Mr. Ceja replied yes. He explained that not only is there parking for cars, there is significant parking for golf carts which are used mostly by residents. Commissioner Sonia Campbell asked if there were any complaints from the residents regarding the additional height. Mr. Ceja responded he received one inquiry pertaining to the applications. He did not receive a call in favor or opposed to the project. 3 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2016\Minutes\1-19-16.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2016 Commissioner Pradetto asked if the increase in square footage is primarily from the addition in height and floor space of the condominiums. Mr. Ceja answered that the increase in footage is from the condominiums and the expansion of the building. Vice Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing open and asked for any public testimony IN FAVOR or OPPOSITION. MR. CARL CARDINALLI, Palm Desert, California, appreciated the opportunity to I be before the Planning Commission to present a project that would make a positive contribution to the City of Palm Desert. He believes the project is in the j City's and BIGHORN's tradition of quality and excellence. Mr. Cardinalli took a moment to commend City staff. Staff was thorough and professional in the review of the application, and it was a pleasure working with them. Last, he thanked the Planning Commission for consideration of their application and introduced Mr. Fogg. MR. ANDREW FOGG, Los Angeles, California, also thanked the Planning Commission and City staff. He mentioned they have other people present to answer technical questions that the Planning Commission may have. He noted there would be private subterranean parking for the condominiums. Each unit would have two dedicated private spaces. He explained the needs for the clubhouse have evolved, and the new clubhouse would accommodate its growing and diverse membership. He offered to answer any questions. '! Vice Chair Greenwood inquired if there are future plans to add additional condominiums. MR. FOGG responded that they do not anticipate adding more condominiums at this time. He said there could be an opportunity on the other side of Highway 74 for other amenities. With no further testimony offered, Vice Chair Greenwood declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner DeLuna mirrored and thanked the applicant for their high praise of City staff. She feels staff goes the extra mile to work with applicants, and BIGHORN has always been a good partner in development. Secondly, the project's design looks incredible and architecturally sound, and one that would blend beautifully into the hillside and enhance the community. Commissioner DeLuna moved, by Minute Motion, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2661, approving Case Nos. DP/PP/EA 15- 273 and TTM 37023, subject to conditions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). 4 G\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2016\Minutes\1-19-16.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2016 The applicant thanked the Planning Commission for their approval. bw Commissioner Campbell asked when the building would be ready. MR. CARDINALLI replied November 1 , 2017. XI. MISCELLANEOUS None XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES I None B. PARKS & RECREATION Commissioner Pradetto reported that the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the timing for the north park associated with the Millennium Specific Plan. I L C. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP Commissioner DeLuna regrets that their meetings are over. She stated there is a lot of excitement with Palm Desert, and the direction the City could go. She thinks that in the next 20 to 25 years, Palm Desert is going to grow in a direction that would reflect and represent the changing demographics of the population while still taking into account the needs of a multi-aged population. Vice Chair Greenwood agreed with Commissioner DeLuna. He said it is very exciting and a valuable process and staff did an amazing job. Commissioner DeLuna added that the consultants also did an incredible job. She mentioned there is a document that would be completed, and asked if the City Council would need to approve the document. Mr. Stendell replied yes. He noted that the plan should be ready to go out to the public by the end of the month. He committed to have the plan wrapped up by the end of this fiscal year. Vice Chair Greenwood commented that it would be beneficial to provide the Planning Commission an update on the Specific Plan for the north sphere, as well as the General Plan. 5 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2016\Minutes\1-19-16.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2016 Mr. Stendell responded that he would change Item C under Committee Meeting Updates to General Plan & Specific Plan Update. He noted that both plans would need to go through the Planning Commission and be part of the process. Commissioner DeLuna asked if Raimi and Associates would make the presentation to the Planning Commission. Mr. Stendell said he could make that happen. XIII. COMMENTS None XIV. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Vice Chair Greenwood adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. J HN G EENW D, VICE Al PE SON ti ATTEST: AN STENDELL, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MONICA O'REILLY, RECOR SECRETARY 1 II 6 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2016\Minutes\1-19-16.docx