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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-21 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT 'NW 6,7 "full PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION .l�.._ MINUTES " TUESDAY, MARCH 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 Present: Commissioner John Greenwood Commissioner Ron Gregory Commissioner Lindsay Holt Vice Chair Joseph Pradetto Chair Nancy DeLuna am Staff Present: Jill Tremblay, City Attorney Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Eric Ceja, Principal Planner Heather Buck, Assistant Planner Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Monica O'Reilly, Administrative Secretary III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair DeLuna led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of February 21, 2017. 0" Rec: Approve as presented. On a motion by Vice Chair Pradetto, second by Commissioner Gregory, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None). VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. NEW BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to adopt a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and approve a Precise Plan to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct a new 5,162- square-foot classroom building for Sacred Heart Catholic School at 43-775 Deep Canyon Road. Case No. PP 16-313 (Prest Vuksic Architects, Palm Desert, Now California, Applicant). Commissioner John Greenwood stated that he is an employee of Prest Vuksic Architects, the architect for the above-mentioned project; therefore, he recused himself. Ms. Heather Buck, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report (staff report is available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). She noted that staff received one comment from an adjacent resident concerned with traffic. Staff notified the resident that there are no additional students being proposed, and there are no changes to the circulation of traffic. Staff recommended approval and offered to answer any questions. Chair DeLuna asked if the resident was comfortable with staff's response. Ms. Buck replied that she did not hear back from the resident. Chair DeLuna noted there is a driveway at the single-family home to be demolished. She asked what would happen to the curb cut. Ms. Buck deferred the question to the applicant. However, she believed that curb cut would be removed from the existing driveway. ..�r 2 GAPlanniny Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Speaking from the audience, the applicant said it is a rolled curb and would remain as it exists. Commissioner Lindsay Holt inquired if the existing emergency access adjacent to the existing single-family residence would be utilized in any way for construction activities. Ms. Buck deferred the question to the applicant. Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. MR. DAVID PREST, Prest Vuksic Architects, Palm Desert, California, assumed that the staging area for construction would be next to the classrooms that are currently being built. Commissioner Holt asked if the emergency access would be used for egress or ingress for any construction purposes, or is the gate strictly for emergency access. MR. PREST responded that the gate would be used for construction, which is off Florine Avenue. He mentioned that construction workers would park anywhere in the parking lot. During school hours, parking is available in the school parking lot. Commissioner Holt commented that her only concern would be construction traffic in w.. the neighborhood. MR. PREST estimated that construction would take nine months to complete. He noted that Father Lincoln was at a fundraiser this evening raising money for the new building. Commissioner Holt stated that it is a great project. She asked if there are any plans to also acquire the last remaining single-family residence. MR. PREST responded that Sacred Heart School has tried for a long time to acquire the property, but they have not been successful. With no further testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Ron Gregory commented that it is a very straight forward project. It continues the architectural style of the existing building, it is low-key, it fits in with the neighborhood, and he believed it would be an asset to the community. He moved to approve the project. Commissioner Gregory moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2690, approving Case No. PP 16-313, subject to conditions. Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Pradetto and carried by a 4-0-1 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Greenwood). 3 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to the City Council to approve a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.16.04H "Specific Use Standards" for commercial and industrial go districts to allow drive-through restaurants on arterial streets with a freeway interchange (or planned interchange) and within one and a half (1'/2) miles of the northern city boundary. Case No. ZOA 17-028 (Lumar Devco, LLC, Newport Beach, California, Applicant). Ms. Buck outlined the salient points in the staff report (staff report is available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). Based on review and comments received after the staff report was completed, staff proposed to revise a recommendation to limit the land use on Cook Street so it is compatible with the University Neighborhood Specific Plan and the General Plan. Therefore, staff is striking Cook Street from the Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Staff offered to answer any questions. Commissioner Holt said that south of Berger Road would not be included in the amendment. She asked if the portion to the north of Gerald Ford Drive is going to be included or not. Ms. Buck responded that staff would remove any language regarding Cook Street. The language would remain as it currently exists in the City's Zoning Ordinance. Chair DeLuna asked how many parcels are affected by the amendment. Ms. Buck replied that she does not know the specific number of parcels affected, but ► could look up that information. Chair DeLuna asked how many areas are affected by the amendment; exempting Cook Street. Ms. Buck referred to the vicinity map displayed on the screen and pointed to the areas affected. Chair DeLuna inquired if the applicant is requesting two different sites for a drive- through restaurant or just one site on Washington Street. Ms. Buck replied just one site. Chair DeLuna questioned if it is possible for someone else to come in later and make a request for a drive-through restaurant on the other parcel. Ms. Buck replied yes. Chair DeLuna asked if the Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) is approved, is there a possibility of two drive-through restaurants next to each other. Ms. Buck replied theoretically yes. However, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) would 006 be required. 4 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Chair DeLuna asked if there is an area of the proposed interchange on Portola Avenue that is included in the ZOA. Ms. Buck responded that there are two parcels as indicated on the vicinity map. Chair DeLuna inquired if the parcels affected by the ZOA are contained within the Walmart shopping center strip. Ms. Buck referred to the vicinity map and pointed to the affected areas on Monterey Avenue. Mr. Eric Ceja, Principal Planner, added that the southern portion of Monterey Avenue near Gerald Ford Drive (Lowe's area) could accommodate potential drive- through restaurants. The area between A Street and Dick Kelly Drive is currently undeveloped. However, staff is working with an applicant on a Specific Plan, which would likely include drive-through restaurants on that site. Chair DeLuna clarified that any proposed drive-through restaurants would not have an egress or ingress onto Monterey Avenue. Mr. Ceja replied that is correct. Drive-through restaurants would not have direct access or exits to arterial streets. Commissioner Greenwood referred to the language and terms within the ZOA in regard to screening drive-through restaurants. He asked if the language and processes in place by staff, the Architectural Review Commission (ARC), and the Planning Commission would be able to address concerns that have come up in the past with drive-through restaurants. Ms. Buck responded that the current ordinance for the Freeway Commercial Overlay Zone (FCOZ) mentions the screening of drive-through restaurant windows, which is included in the amendment for consistency. The vehicle queue is also included. She did not believe staff specified the manner of screening; however, that could be reviewed by the ARC and the Planning Commission. Commissioner Greenwood stated that there is an additional level of detail that needs to go into drive-through restaurants in specific areas to mitigate concerns with screening. In terms of the processes in place, staff would discuss with the applicant potential concerns with the layout of the site as they first see the project. Would ARC look at some of the concerns with the site? For example, Carlos Ortega Villas are adjacent to a proposed drive-through restaurant. He asked if the placement of the drive-through would be considered early in the process, as well as screening and aesthetic issues. So an applicant does not get to the Planning Commission without any site plan review, and have to start the review process all over. Commissioner Gregory remarked that he could provide an anecdote. He was on the ARC during the approval process for the Wendy's restaurant at the intersection of low Washington Street and Interstate 10 (1-10). The ARC was concerned with the view looking down from the traffic coming off 1-10. He said it was one precedent; however, the ARC was very careful reviewing the site plan. 5 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Ms. Buck added that staff reviews site development concerns before it goes to the ARC. Chair DeLuna asked what the setback from a major arterial street from a drive- through restaurant is. Ms. Buck responded that there is no specific setback. Chair DeLuna noted that theoretically an applicant could have a drive-through restaurant close to the interstate so it is seen and there would be a sign. She asked if signage would be addressed during the CUP process. Mr. Ceja answered that for this ZOA request, staff is not asking for sign design concerns or suggestions. He explained that every site is going to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Chair DeLuna mentioned when the Carl's Jr. on Gerald Ford Drive near Cook Street was going through the approval process, the applicant contended that the economy was not what Carl's Jr. had anticipated. Therefore, the applicant wanted signage with a certain height on Cook Street, which was not permitted and not allowed. She asked if there is a way to set up the process so the City is not going back and forth with an applicant in regard to signage approval. Ms. Buck asked Chair DeLuna if she was referring to a tall pole sign near the 1-10. Chair DeLuna replied yes. She said for visibility fast food restaurants have tall signs that are lit, signs close to freeways, and signs close to arterial streets. She is cautious about giving blanket approval to a ZOA without having some sort of restrictions in place. Mr. Ceja stated that there is existing language in the Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) to address monument signs. Therefore, staff would defer to the language in the PDMC. He noted monument signs are reviewed by the ARC. Chair DeLuna asked if the undeveloped parcel near Monterey Avenue and Dick Kelly Drive would be constrained by the ordinance in place, and an applicant could not request for something different just because it is a new site. Mr. Ceja replied that is correct. Vice Chair Joseph Pradetto interjected that just because something is in the books, it is not going to prevent an applicant from asking for more. The PDMC is not going to be 100 percent bullet proof to stop all ridiculous questions and requests. Chair DeLuna stated that the request is a mile and a half(1%2). Ms. Buck replied that is correct. N 6 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Chair DeLuna asked how staff would handle if an applicant comes in that has a property located two miles from the freeway, and the applicant requests a ZOA to was allow a drive-through restaurant. Ms. Buck explained that when staff developed the ZOA, staff looked at the location of the industrial and commercial areas that are close to the 1-10. Staff looked into capturing the appropriate areas, and felt that the one and a half mile distance captures the areas close to the freeway and interchanges, and does not capture the resort areas. This maintains the original intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Chair DeLuna expressed she felt better that Cook Street is exempt from the ZOA. Vice Chair Pradetto pointed to the proposed language in the ZOA, and asked if staff is going to strike Cook Street from the ZOA; however, drive-through restaurants would still be allowed in the Cook Street FCOZ. Ms. Buck said that drive-through restaurants would be permitted in the FCOZ on Cook Street. The ZOA would be revised to read as follows, "On arterial streets with a freeway interchange (or planned interchange) and within one and a half miles of the northern city boundary. Generally on the following streets and as indicated in Figure 25.10-2: Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue, and Washington Street." She noted that Figure 25.10-2 would also be revised. Vice Chair Pradetto inquired if the ZOA could be more specific to indicate where drive-through restaurants are permitted for accuracy. For example, on Monterey r... Avenue and Portola Avenue the permitted use could conclude at Gerald Ford Drive. He noted that Washington Street is a little unique because it borders Riverside County, and the county has drive-through restaurants up and down that area. Chair DeLuna agreed with Vice Chair Pradetto, and asked staff if they had an objection to Pradetto's suggestion. Ms. Buck replied that staff does not object. Commissioner Greenwood commented that at Cook Street and the University Village commercial parcel there is an existing drive-through with additional pads. After the Public Hearing, he is interested in the Commissioner's thoughts whether the pads should be included and not eliminated from the existing zoning. Chair DeLuna was a confused with Commissioner Greenwood's comment. So Ms. Buck displayed a map of Cook Street, which showed the existing FCOZ. Ms. Buck asked Commissioner Greenwood if he is proposing to eliminate parcels from the existing FCOZ on Cook Street. Commissioner Greenwood replied to the contrary. He clarified that there are additional parcels within the Carl's Jr. commercial center that are vacant, but the parcels fall outside the FCOZ. He stated that to be consistent within the Carl's Jr. Now commercial center, he is curious if the parcels should be included in the FCOZ. 7 G:VPlanningAMonica OReilly\Planning CommissionA2017\Minutes\3-21-17_docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Ms. Buck responded that drive-through restaurants are currently allowed in the FCOZ on Cook Street. Staff does not feel any revisions would be needed for Cook Street since it is remaining the same. Mr. Stendell mentioned that there was once an application for a drive-through restaurant that exited directly to Cook Street and the application was denied. He said that Cook Street has a future vision, and staff believes it should remain the same. Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. With no testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Greenwood asked staff if they had a zoning map of Washington Street. Ms. Buck displayed the map on the screen. Commissioner Greenwood noted that the mile and a half was established specifically for the parcel on Washington Street (Casey's Restaurant). He asked what happens if there are commercial opportunities farther south on Washington Street. Ms. Buck pointed out that south of Dudley Drive the zones are Office Professional, Residential, and Office Professional. She noted there are not additional Commercial or Industrial zones south of Dudley Drive. Chair DeLuna pointed to the area near Casey's Restaurant and asked what is currently in the Albertson's Shopping Center. Ms. Buck replied there is a gas station, a car wash, Jiffy Lube, Panda Express, Starbucks, and a bank. Commissioner Greenwood inquired if the drive-through element is only within Commercial Zone areas, or directly off the arterial street. Could there be an argument made to extend off the arterial by a certain distance. Ms. Buck responded that there is a little ambiguity in the way the ZOA is written. The ordinance states "Generally on the following streets . . ." Mr. Ceja noted that Figure 25.10-2 included in the staff report would be adopted as part of the ZOA. Figure 25.10-2 would only be limited to parcels on those primary corridors. Chair DeLuna clarified that Cook Street is being removed from the ZOA consideration. Ms. Buck replied that is correct. Chair DeLuna clarified that Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue would be scaled back to Gerald Ford Drive. 8 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Ms. Buck replied that is correct. �.. Chair DeLuna asked the Commissioners if there were any changes to Washington Street. Vice Chair Pradetto responded that on Washington Street, it would be scaled back to Dudley Drive. Commissioner Holt stated that instead of preparing a written description of where the uses are permitted, she asked if there could be an exhibit or a map that identifies the general locations. Vice Chair Pradetto asked Commissioner Holt if she would want to review an exhibit or map at the next Planning Commission meeting before the ZOA goes to the City Council. Mr. Ceja interjected that Figure 25.10-2 would be included in the ZOA. Figure 25.10- 2 would be updated based on the comments of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Holt questioned if Figure 25.10-2 is part of the ZOA, what is the purpose of having the streets defined since it would not be consistent in the one and a half mile length. She stated that in reality, they are not including all arterial streets with interchanges or proposed interchanges. Mr. Ceja responded that the language in the ZOA would be modified based on the Planning Commission's comments. Chair DeLuna commented if there is motion to be crafted, would it be inclusive of the alterations to the original staff report so it moves forward. Vice Chair Pradetto proposed to strike the following "and within one and a half (1%2) miles of the northern city boundary" then continue with "Generally on the following streets as indicated in Figure 25.10-2: Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue extending south to Gerald Ford Drive, and Washington Street extending south to Dudley Drive from Item H, Item 1 "Permitted locations" of Section 25.16.40. Vice Chair Pradetto asked Commissioner Greenwood if he had any comments on the development standards. Commissioner Greenwood replied no. He felt staff and ARC do a fantastic job in what they do. Vice Chair Pradetto said he would move for approval of staff's recommendation, with the amendment to the language. He asked Commissioner Holt if she wanted to see the changes before it goes to the City Council. Commissioner Holt responded that she is comfortable with recommended changes. 9 G:IPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission120171Minutesl3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 After the motion was clarified, Vice Chair Pradetto moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2691, recommending approval of Case No. ZOA 17-028 to the City Council with the following amendment: amend language to Section low 25.16.040 Specific Use Standards; H. Restaurants; 1 . Permitted locations; ii. to read as follows "On arterial streets with a freeway interchange (or planned interchange). Generally, on the following streets and as indicated in Figure 25.10-2: Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue from the northern city boundary to the north side of Gerald Ford Drive; and Washington Street from the northern city boundary to the north side of Dudley Drive. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Greenwood and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None). C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance amendment to amend Section 25.34.030 "Accessory Dwelling Units" and Section 25.99.020 "Definitions" of the Zoning Ordinance to comply with recently enacted state legislation related to accessory dwelling units. Case No. ZOA 17-018 (City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert, California, Applicant). Mr. Ceja gave a PowerPoint presentation, reviewing the staff report in detail (staff report is available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). He offered to answer any questions. Commissioner Gregory said he understood the City has to conform to new state legislation. However, every city has an opportunity to respond in a way that is perhaps unique to their city. He asked if the proposed ZOA would allow people to build a rental unit. He also asked if this is going to be a new era of annoyance, parking problems, and grief in Palm Desert. Mr. Ceja replied potentially. He stated that accessory dwelling units are permitted in the city and the units could be rented. He explained that a primary unit cannot be rented if the secondary or accessory dwelling unit is also rented; therefore, one of the units must be owner-occupied. Staff hopes the language would help soften some of the issues that may arise since the owner would be on-site to address issues with the renter. He noted that the City's ordinance currently allows for the units to be rented. Commissioner Gregory inquired if someone wants to build an accessory dwelling unit, they would need to conform to current setbacks and guidelines. Mr. Ceja replied that is correct. The development standards still apply to the accessory dwelling units. Commissioner Gregory asked if it is likely the development standards would preclude the construction of many proposed units. Mr. Ceja responded absolutely in some of areas of the city where homes have maxed out their building area. Commissioner Gregory questioned if it is likely or possible that the development standards may be changed in an effort to enable units to be built to illegal setback 10 G\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 intrusion. He voiced he was afraid the setback standard might be relaxed to enable more accessory dwelling units to be constructed. Mr. Ceja said staff is not proposing to change the standards at this time. There are two items that may arise: 1) state law could change again; and 2) staff is reviewing the zoning standards for all the zones as part of the General Plan update. There might be changes to residential districts to possibly expand the setbacks; however, it is unknown at this time because the study is not complete. Commissioner Gregory referred to the provision for parking. He asked if covered parking and off-street parking is the same thing. Mr. Ceja replied that it is not the same thing. He explained that off-street parking is on the property. He said that the current ordinance is that the City requires that space to be covered. Commissioner Gregory questioned if there is a reason for the requirement of covered parking. Mr. Ceja answered that it is part of today's ordinance. He believed it had to do with equity. Chair DeLuna asked if a casita does not have a full kitchen. Mr. Ceja responded that is a definition for a casita in the City of Palm Desert. However, an accessory dwelling unit would have a full kitchen. Chair DeLuna inquired if the ZOA has anything to do with zoning, such as an R-1 zone opposed to the designation on El Paseo. Mr. Ceja said the proposed ZOA strictly applies to residential properties. He noted that El Paseo is considered a Downtown District and allows for mix-use. Chair DeLuna clarified that the provision for covered parking would not necessarily apply to both locations (Residential and a Downtown District). Mr. Ceja replied that is correct. Vice Chair Pradetto asked if an accessory dwelling unit with two bedrooms would require two covered parking spaces. Mr. Ceja replied that is correct. Commissioner Holt asked if a home had a three- or four-car garage, could the accessory dwelling unit use one of the garage parking spaces or would they have to build a parking space for the unit. �+ Mr. Ceja responded that he was not sure. He believed staff has reviewed a project both ways on a case-by case basis. He said that in most instances, staff has directed the property owner to build a separate garage or parking space for that unit. 11 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Mr. Stendell commented that the existing ordinance was developed specifically to make it more difficult to develop secondary units. He stated that the ZOA being proposed is to be in conformance with state legislation. He expressed that the primary unit must be owner-occupied, which would hopefully limit bad behavior. Chair DeLuna asked if the ZOA would apply to gated communities. Mr. Ceja replied yes. Vice Chair Pradetto asked if an owner in a gated community would need their homeowners' association's (HOA) approval. Mr. Ceja replied that is correct. Commissioner Greenwood asked if the owner has to occupy the main dwelling unit or one of the two. Mr. Ceja stated he mistakenly said earlier one of the two units; however, it is the primary unit. Vice Chair Pradetto inquired if HOAs could not allow accessory dwelling units. Mr. Stendell replied that HOAs could try not allowing accessory dwelling units. Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. With no testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Gregory commented that it is likely this would be an unusual phenomenon occurring. He said most homes in Palm Desert are built on properties that are large enough to support that house. It will be an unusual situation. Chair DeLuna inquired if the proposed accessory dwelling unit would be covered by the short-term rental ordinance. Mr. Ceja replied yes. Since the accessory dwelling unit is not subject to review and approval by the ARC, Commissioner Holt asked the Planning Commission if they felt there would be an impact on the development of the units. Mr. Ceja stated that staff reviews a lot of items over the counter, including single- family homes. Staff hopes that the language in the proposed ZOA where it states "shall architecturally match and/or be compatible with the design of the primary unit" should cover any concerns during the review process. 12 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\20171Minutes\3-21-17.docx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 21, 2017 Vice Chair Pradetto moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2692, recommending approval of Case No. ZOA 17-018 to the City Council as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gregory and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, Holt, and Pradetto; NOES: None). X. MISCELLANEOUS None XI. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES None B. PARKS & RECREATION Commissioner Greenwood reported that Friends of the Desert Mountains would be working with the City to develop signage on trails. He said the Parks Commission also mentioned the Desert X exhibit, which is in two locations in Palm Desert: Cap Homme/Ralph Adams park and off of Portola Avenue. Chair DeLuna commented it was announced that Assemblyman Chad Mayes introduced legislation to preserve the entrance of the Bump N' Grind trail. -` XII. COMMENTS Chair DeLuna thanked the Planning Commission. She felt they all work well together, and tonight's meeting was a testament to that. XIII. ADJOURNMENT With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair DeLuna adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. NANCY DE WNA, CHAIR ATTEST: RYA STENDELL, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION I MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDI SECRETARY 13 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2017\Minutes\3-21-17.docx