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Home My WebLink About2017-02-21 PC Regular Meeting Minutes 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT (O.. PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION �h MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Nancy DeLuna called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Prior to the Roll Call, Mr. Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development, introduced newly appointed Planning Commissioner Lindsay Holt. Present: Commissioner John Greenwood Commissioner Ron Gregory Commissioner Lindsay Holt Vice Chair Joseph Pradetto Chair Nancy DeLuna Staff Present: Jill Tremblay, City Attorney Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Eric Ceja, Principal Planner Heather Buck, Assistant Planner Monica O'Reilly, Administrative Secretary III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner John Greenwood led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ,, None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 2017 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of January 17, 2017. No Rec: Approve as presented. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Parcel Map Waiver application to merge parcels at 43-775 Deep Canyon Road and Florine Avenue. Case No. PMW 16-326 (Sacred Heart Church, Palm Desert, California, Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Case No. PMW 16-326. Approved. 3-0-2 (AYES: DeLuna, Gregory, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSTAINED: Greenwood and Holt). C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of finding General Plan conformance for vacating a short, dead-end street known as Anglewood Drive located in south Palm Desert. (Ken Blair and Doris J. King, Palm Desert, California, Applicants). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the proposed street vacation at Anglewood Drive. An amendment to the minutes was proposed by Commissioner Greenwood to add the words that are underlined ". . . reviewed by the ARC prior to construction document review" to page nine, paragraph five. .. In addition, Commissioner Greenwood stated he would be abstaining on Item B, Case No. PMW 16-326. On a motion by Commissioner Pradetto, second by Commissioner Gregory, and a 4- 0-1 vote of the Planning Commission, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as amended (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSTAINED: Holt). VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPOINTMENT of Commission Liaisons for Art in Public Places and Parks and Recreation Commission for 2017. Rec: Nominate and appoint positions. Vice Chair Pradetto moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Commissioner Greenwood for the Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison and Commissioner Holt for the Art in Public Places Commission Liaison. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gregory and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None). 2 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\2-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 2017 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve an amendment to a Development Agreement for Marriott Shadow Ridge (DA 98-1) located at 9003 Shadow Ridge Road. Case No. DA 98-1 Amendment No. 1 (Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., Orlando, Florida, Applicant). Ms. Heather Buck, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report (staff report is available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). Staff recommended approval and offered to answer any questions. Commissioner Greenwood asked if the vacant parcel on the southwest corner of Monterey Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive is part of the development agreement. Ms. Buck replied that the vacant parcel is in Rancho Mirage. Chair DeLuna said the staff report states that the applicant is in the design and permitting phase. As of today, she asked what progress has been made with the design and permitting. Ms. Buck responded that over the next two years, the applicant is working on finalizing the design of Phase 9. In the next four years, they expect construction to be completed. As far as the design and permitting progress, she would have the applicant speak to that matter. Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. MR. BRETT SUTHERLAND, Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., Orlando, Florida, stated that as of today, the construction documentation for Phase 9A and Phase 913 is approximately 60 to 70 percent completed. He mentioned that Phase 10 and Phase 11 are only in the early concept stages. Ideally, Chair DeLuna asked what the time frame for the development of the phases is. MR. SUTHERLAND replied that from a construction perspective, they would build Phase 9, Phase 10, and then Phase 11. Chair DeLuna inquired if there is an approximate time frame for the development of Phase 9. MR. SUTHERLAND replied that they would like to complete Phase 9 by the year 2021. With no further testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed. r 3 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\2-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 2017 Commissioner Gregory commented that the request is a routine matter. The economy certainly has taken a hit over the last few years. He would like to be more optimistic and think that the economy is getting better; however, he understands the reason the applicant is asking for an extension. Vice Chair Pradetto moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2689, approving Case No. DA 98-1 Amendment No. 1, extending the term by 10 years through December 10, 2030. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None). Chair DeLuna thanked the applicant for choosing to do business in Palm Desert. X. MISCELLANEOUS None XI. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Mr. Stendell said to keep a vigilant eye on the Desert X art exhibition that the City has sponsored. Chair DeLuna asked about an app that is available, which has information on the El .err Paseo art exhibition. Mr. Stendell responded that he will email the app information to the Planning Commission. B. PARKS & RECREATION None XII. COMMENTS Commissioner Greenwood commented that he attended the Swing `N Hops event on El Paseo. He complimented City staff and volunteers who helped with the event. Commissioner Gregory mentioned that he attended the last Art in Public Places Commission meeting. He said the meeting focused on looking at the work of artists that are being considered for displaying their art in Palm Desert. With new Commissioners on the Planning Commission, Commissioner Greenwood inquired if the City Council has considered sending a Planning Commissioner to the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Academy. Mr. Stendell replied yes. He had hoped to send two Commissioners; however, he is only sending one. He noted that next year they would send another Commissioner as time and funding allows. 4 GAPlanning\Monica Meilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\2-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 2017 Chair DeLuna asked if the Planning Commissioners Academy is a different conference from the annual conference. Mr. Stendell explained that the League of California Cities puts together the Planning Commissioners Academy, which is aimed specifically for Planning Commissioners. The Academy also has sessions on current trends going on within the planning realm and industry. Chair DeLuna inquired if the other annual conference/seminar is in the budget this year. Mr. Stendell responded that there are no more funds for this fiscal year. For Fiscal Year 2017/2018, he requested funds for conferences. However, the request for funds is up in the air at the discretion of the City Manager, Director of Finance, and the City Council. Chair DeLuna asked when the annual League of California Cities is being held. Mr. Stendell replied September or October. XIII. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair DeLuna adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m. NANCY DE WNA, CHAIR ATTEST: RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MONICA O'REILLY, RECORbING SECRETARY 5 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\2-21-17.docx