HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-01 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 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 6:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent:
Commissioner Ron Gregory Commissioner Lindsay Holt
Commissioner John Greenwood
Vice Chair Joseph Pradetto
Chair Nancy DeLuna
Staff Present:
Jill Tremblay, City Attorney
Eric Ceja, Principal Planner
Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer
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
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of July 18, 2017.
Rec: Continue to the next regular scheduled meeting.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Greenwood, second by Commissioner Gregory,
and a 4-0-1 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was continued to
the next regular scheduled meeting (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, and
Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Holt).
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Precise Plan to construct a
new 6,840-square-foot automobile sales and service building for CarMax
located at 73-500 Dinah Shore Drive; and adopt a Notice of Exemption in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Case No. PP/CUP
17-059 (CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC, Lakewood, Colorado,
Applicant).
Mr. Eric Ceja, Principal Planner, presented the staff report (staff report is
available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org and offered to answer any questions.
Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony
FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter.
MR. GREG SAIA, Centerpoint Integrated Solutions, Lakewood, Colorado,
thanked the Planning Commission for their time and consideration of the
proposed CarMax. He provided the Commission with a PowerPoint presentation
relating to the history of CarMax and renderings of the building and layout. He
noted that they must close at 9:00 p.m. per the Conditions of Approval, and
requested to have the hours of operation extended to 10:00 p.m. He said 9:00
p.m. are the typical hours for CarMax. However, customers are still on the lot
after 9:00 p.m. and there are employees that need to get to their cars. In addition,
there are occasions when car carriers arrive around the hours of 8:30 or 8:45
p.m. and cars need to be unloaded. Mr. Saia stated that they would start
dimming lights between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. For the reasons stated above, he
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hoped that the Commission would consider extending the hours of operations to
10:00 P.M.
Commissioner Ron Gregory asked what the City's perspective on changing the
shrubs from Lantana to Yellow Bells is. Is it because the guardrails are
unattractive?
Mr. Ceja responded that the guardrails are similar to highway guardrails. The
guardrails are used by CarMax for security reasons, and the City prefers to see
the guardrails screened with landscape.
Commissioner Gregory said he's curious from the applicant's perspective, if the
use of larger shrubs would screen the cars.
MR. SAIA answered that they understand the City's perspective on screening the
guardrails. He said they are fine with the screening the guardrails, as long as the
shrubs do not grow above the rails.
Commissioner Gregory pointed out that the landscape specifications are great for
the state of Colorado, but not in the desert. He asked the applicant to check with
their landscape architect to make sure the specifications are appropriate for the
desert.
Chair DeLuna commented that the applicant is requesting to have the hours
extended to 10:00 p.m. and the lighting would be dimmed between the hours of
9:00 and 10:00 p.m. She asked the applicant to explain how the lighting would be
dimmed, and would the lighting be intrusive to nearby residents or other
businesses.
MR. SAIA responded that they are proposing light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.
With LED lighting, there is the opportunity to adjust the lighting discreetly.
CarMax is proposing to step down the lighting incrementally, starting at 9:00 p.m.
to non-operating hour levels at 10:00 p.m. for safety and security purposes. He
stated that there are no residential homes near the proposed site location.
Chair DeLuna asked if the lighting is directed down.
R. SAIA replied yes.
(Vice Chair Joesph Pradetto asked City staff what their stance on the hours of
operation request is, and are there any other facilities that have lighting
permissions to go beyond 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Ceja responded that there are businesses that operate past 10:00 p.m. He
I� said the operations plan that staff reviewed indicated CarMax would close at 9:00
p.m. Therefore, staff wrote the condition to be in line with the closing time. He
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noted that most parking lot and sports field lighting could stay on until 10:00 p.m.
Mr. Ceja stated that staff is open to amend the condition to extend the hours of
operation to 10:00 p.m. with dimming to start at 9:00 p.m.
Vice Chair Pradetto inquired if other shading elements were considered or
discussed since it gets hot in the desert.
Mr. Ceja replied no.
MR. SAIA interjected that shading elements are a visibility issue for CarMax. If
the cars were covered with shaded structures, it is harder for people to see the
vehicles. They also did not want to use trees because they litter and cause
maintenance issues.
MR. TOM NOBLE, Palm Desert, California, stated he is the president of the
property owners' association of the industrial park, and is in favor of the proposed
project. He said CarMax would bring in a lot of synergies to the development. He
has been working with CarMax and they have been great to work with, which is
unusual for companies of their size. He mentioned he does not have a problem
with the lighting transition. In his opinion, shaded structures do not work in
automobile sale lots.
With no further testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Gregory noticed that the landscape area covered is 29 percent of
the total lot area, and the amount required is 20 percent. He noted that CarMax is
giving something, which might help make up for the lack of trees. It Is
understandable why they do not wish to have the trees adjacent to the cars.
Commissioner Greenwood said it is a great use for the area, and he is excited to
see a CarMax in Palm Desert. He appreciated the work that staff has done, as
well as the applicant working with the City.
Vice Chair Pradetto moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2703 to approve Case No. PP/CUP 17-059, subject to
conditions; and amending Condition of Approval No. 8 to allow outdoor lighting until
10:00 p.m. with dimming of lights to begin at 9:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Greenwood and carried by a 4-0-1 vote (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood,
Gregory, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Holt).
Chair DeLuna thanked the applicant for coming to Palm Desert to do business.
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B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a Precise Plan to construct a
new 23,385-square-foot laboratory and office building for the Coachella Valley
Water District located at 75-519 Hovley Lane East; and adopt a Notice of
Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Case
No. PP 17-093 (Coachella Valley Water District, - Palm Desert, California,
Applicant).
Mr. Ceja outlined the salient points of the staff report (staff report is available at
www.cityofpalmdesert.org) and offered to answer any questions. He noted that
the applicant is also available to answer questions.
Vice Chair Pradetto commented that the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency. Theoretically, the
CVWD could move forward on the proposed project without the City's approval.
Mr. Ceja responded that all of the CVWD buildings have come before the
Planning Commission so staff is following the normal process.
Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony
FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter.
MR. DAN RUIZ, CVWD, Palm Desert, California, indicated that any project not
directly related to the production of water, the CVWD has to obtain the City's
permission for a new building. He said the new building would allow the CVWD to
consolidate and expand their services. He believed the new building is designed
to complement the other two buildings that they have on their campus to
minimize any impacts.
Commissioner Gregory noted that there are 256 parking stalls, but only 94
parking stalls are required. He asked the applicant if they plan to have large
meetings or events.
MR. RUIZ replied that they are not modifying any of the parking stalls, which was
previously built and over parked at the time. However, there are times parking
gets full when they have their board meetings.
With no further testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Gregory commented that the project was very well presented and
well thought out. The new building will be a nice asset to the community.
Vice Chair Pradetto agreed with Commissioner Gregory's comments.
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Commissioner Greenwood moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2704 to approve Case No. PP 17-093, subject to
conditions. Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Pradetto and carried by a 4-0-1 vote
(AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, Gregory, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Holt).
C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to adopt a resolution recommending
approval to the City Council to adopt a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to
revise Palm Desert Municipal Code 25.56 Signs and modify Section
25,99.020 Land Use Definitions to allow for freeway-oriented monument signs
on commercially zoned developments abutting Interstate 10; and adopt a
Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act. Case No.
ZOA 17-070 (Fountainhead Development, Newport Beach, California,
Applicant).
Mr. Ceja reviewed the staff report (staff report is available at
www.cityofpalmdesert.org). He recommended the following standards to be
applied to freeway-oriented signs: 1) require the Architectural Review
Commission (ARC) review and approval as part of the sign program; 2) limit the
maximum height to 40 feet; 3) limit maximum sign area to 400 square feet; 4)
limit to only one (1) sign per project; and 5) limit to Planned Commercial (PC)
development of at least 10 acres in size. He concluded his report and mentioned
that the applicant has a presentation for the Commission to view.
Chair DeLuna referred to a rendering, and inquired if the sign would be a bright
orange.
Mr. Ceja believed that the sign would be beige. There is a perforated metal
element, which may give the sign an orange glow.
Chair DeLuna clarified that staff is recommending one sign per project.
Therefore, at the Monterey Avenue interchange there would possibly be two
signs.
Mr. Ceja remarked that there would possibly be three signs.
Commissioner Gregory voiced his concern with the menu aspect of the sign. He
said when a sign starts to get a lot of business names; it becomes more difficult
to read.
Mr. Ceja stated that in the current ordinance, there is no limit. When a sign is
reviewed by the ARC, they look at the overall monument design and how many
menu signs fit within the monument sign.
In the past, Commissioner Gregory said there was a philosophy that signage was
helpful for the smaller stores that were not easily seen from certain locations. If
there is a large box store with its name hugely printed on the side, would it be
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superfluous having that stores name on the monument sign, or is it an
opportunity for a smaller store to show that they are located there too.
Mr. Ceja answered that the applicant can address Commissioner Gregory's
questions. He mentioned two things staff has learned through the process: 1)
because of the speeds people are traveling on the freeway and the distance from
the freeway, the sign letters have to be a specific height to be visible and
readable; and 2) major tenants on a menu sign is what draws people into a
center.
Commissioner Greenwood clarified that the intent of the application before the
Planning Commission is to modify the Zoning Ordinance. He asked if the
Commission is also approving the sign design.
Mr. Ceja replied that the Commission is not approving the design. The rendering
that the Commission viewed is a potential sign, if the ordinance is amended.
Commissioner Greenwood reaffirmed that if the Zoning Ordinance Amendment
(ZOA) is approved, a freeway-oriented monument sign would go to the ARC for
review and approval based on the standards recommended by staff.
Mr. Ceja replied yes.
Commissioner Greenwood inquired how staff felt if large monument freeway-
oriented signs went before the ARC, as well as the Planning Commission for
review and approval.
Mr. Ceja responded that staff has language incorporated for a sign program to be
reviewed by the ARC in the current ordinance. If the Planning Commission would
like to specifically review freeway-oriented signs, staff could change the language
and modify the process.
Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony
FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter.
MR. ERIC SCHNEIDER, Newport Beach, California, thanked the Commission for
their time. He felt that the freeway monument signs for Monterey Crossing were
aesthetically subtle but first in class. Commissioner Gregory brought up two
important points for the reasons for having two signs and not one. He stated that
as proposed, two signs would allocate positions for approximately half of the
anticipated tenants. If it is limited to one sign, it would only allow for a quarter of
the tenants. Addressing Commissioner Gregory's comment regarding an
anchoring tenant, there is no anchor tenant for the Monterey Crossing. The
development is unique, exciting, and a gateway that would provide an
assortment of food users and services that cannot be identified with a Walmart,
Lowe's, or a Home Depot. Mr. Schneider stated that they listened to the ARC,
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and they were mindful of the number of tenants on a high sign. Following the
guidelines and suggestions by the ARC, they chose to stay within the building
limit lines to keep the sign small and subtle but elegant. In conclusion, he
expressed that the Monterey Crossing is a unique project and felt it is worthy of
two signs.
MS. VASANTHI OKUMA, Fountainhead Development, Newport Beach,
California, stated that it was not too long ago that she was in front of the Planning
Commission and the City Council describing their project proposal, which was
extremely well received in terms of the design. For the type of center they have
proposed, they have a need for signage. She explained that they understood the
City's concerns, and they designed a sign that is artistic and in scale with the
buildings. She also explained that the backdrop of the design is a rust color, with
metal and steel materials that would blend in with the architecture of the center.
To compare their signage to others, Ms. Okuma provided a PowerPoint
presentation displaying pictures of various freeway signs in other cities. Lastly,
she hoped that the Planning Commission would consider their sign proposal,
which would make the Monterey Crossing very successful.
Commissioner Greenwood asked if the tenant's name would be identical on both
sides of the sign.
MS. OKUMA replied that the tenant's name would be identical on both sides. She
noted that there would not be enough panels for every tenant in the center.
MR. ROBIN BELL, AD/S Sign Designers & Fabricators, Corona, California,
stated that his firm has built most of the pylon signs in southern California. In
regard to the sign menu, he mentioned they originally requested a 450-square-
foot sign. The further back a sign is placed, the more difficult it is to read. He
communicated that the proposed sign for Monterey Crossing is the most elegant
he has seen come out of their factory in about 10 years.
Commissioner Gregory remarked that it is a nice looking sign.
MR. TOM SWIECA, Fountainhead Development, Newport Beach, California,
stated that for the last two years they worked with City staff and have truly
enjoyed the relationship. They have created something that is elegant, they are
thrilled with the architecture, and the location of the project; the gateway to the
City of Palm Desert. The main purpose for a freeway sign is to allow their tenants
the ability to have exposure to the market place. Consequently, the number of
panels requested is important because they have more than five tenants in the
center. Mr. Swieca conveyed that they are very sincere in bringing a product the
City of Palm Desert would be proud of; however, the most important reason for
the freeway signage is to give their tenants the ability to succeed.
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Chair DeLuna asked Mr. Swieca if they have signed any leases with tenants
indicating signage rights.
MR.SWIECA responded that their leases are contingent upon getting freeway
signage. The signage is very important as far as their tenants are concerned.
MR. TOM NOBLE, Palm Desert, California, noted that the proposal reads
commercially zoned properties. He said most of the property along Dinah Shore
Drive and the freeway is service industrial properties. He asked if the proposal
includes service industrial properties.
Mr. Ceja responded that the proposed ZOA does not apply to service industrial
properties; only planned commercial centers.
MR. NOBLE stated that a lot of the uses in the Service Industrial (SI) zone are
commercial in nature. Therefore, he requested that the proposal be revised to
include Planned Commercial (PC) or SI zones. Secondly, he also requested that
signs be located on a parcel where the sign does not interfere with the signage
exposure of adjoining properties.
To be clear, Chair DeLuna asked Mr. Noble if he is requesting the ability to have
other properties in the SI zone included in the ZOA, so as an effect there would
be more signs along the freeway.
MR. NOBLE replied yes. He pointed out that two of the three locations Mr. Ceja
referred to are in a SI zone.
With no further testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Greenwood understood the need for signage and the need for
tenants get exposure. He felt that Palm Desert has done an exceptional job with
the attention that has been given to monument signs within the City. He said
Monterey Crossing is first class and it is exciting to see the project come into
fruition. He also understood that the Planning Commission is not approving the
sign design, but the sign would go before the ARC. In terms of the quantity of
signage, he agreed with staff and is comfortable with one monument sign.
However, he is interested in having a request for a second monument sign go
through the Conditional Use Permit process for the Planning Commission's
consideration.
Vice Chair Pradetto mentioned a cap-and-trade sign program. He explained that
if they cap the number of signs, each development can have a right to a sign.
However, if they wanted to sell their sign rights to the developer for a second
sign, it would limit the number of signs.
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cannabis retail operations that could be high-end and specialized and fit in well
with El Paseo, The Conditional Use Permit process will ensure that a cannabis
retail operation would be an appropriate use on El Paseo.
Commissioner Greenwood asked if staff has completed an analysis in regard to
looking at the restrictions as it applies to schools, day cares, etc, as well as the
1,500-square-foot radius. He also asked how many dispensaries would be
allowed within the 111 Corridor.
Mr. Ceja responded that he does not have a number of dispensaries that would
be allowed within the 111 Corridor. Due to the definition of a youth center and
how broad that is, it has been difficult to identify the location for a dispensary
within the 111 Corridor. He noted that the maps with the red circles gave the
Cannabis Committee an idea of approximately how many dispensaries could be
permitted.
Commissioner Gregory voiced that the cannabis ordinance is a living document,
and he would not be surprised if there is an amendment. The City has to start
somewhere and see what happens.
Commissioner Greenwood conveyed he spent a lot of time working on the
General Plan Update process.. He also sat on the Cannabis Committee.
Cannabis is new for a lot of people and there tends to be a little bit of a stigma.
He felt that time would show cannabis retail establishments are businesses like
any other business and it will go by the wayside. To say that the cannabis
ordinance is a living document, the Planning Commission may see some of the
restrictions become lesser in the areas along the 111 Corridor. He questioned
why they are not opening the 111 Corridor since there is a 1,500-square-foot
requirement, the same goes for some of the other areas.
Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony
FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter.
MR. CHRISTOPHER CRANFILL, Palm Desert, California, stated he is in favor of
the cannabis ordinance. However, he is against some of the proposed
restrictions. He said restricting anchoring locations is going to create a hole
where the City will wind up with cannabis zones. The cannabis zones would
create overpriced properties, which will mean more buildings that sit empty for a
longer period'of time. He expressed that synergy is huge. Palm Desert has a
huge population, it is the center of the Coachella Valley, and it is the retail center
of the Coachella Valley. Palm Desert also created a very good environment and
it has very high standards. For those reasons, the cannabis industry would like to
see their business in Palm Desert. He stated that cannabis was voted in by the
people in California, therefore, it is something that the people want. If the City is
concerned with the visibility of cannabis retail businesses, the City should focus
on restrictions on what retail locations could look like and enforce how they
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advertise and present themselves beyond the State regulations. By restricting
dispensaries from areas with retail traffic, other local businesses could possibly
benefit from the people who would be frequenting dispensaries. He voiced his
concern with proposed buffer and the need to have exposure in the marketplace.
MR. TOM NOBLE, Palm Desert, California, stated that he has nothing against
the cannabis industry. He noted that he provided the Planning Commission with
a correspondence prior to the meeting. He voiced his concern with Section F of
the proposed ordinance, which states "Commercial Businesses are prohibited
from operating on properties that abut public parks, single-family residential
properties . . ." He stated that abutting means sharing a property line. He does
not think the City would want a commercial cannabis business sharing a property
line with a single-family residential community or a public park. He noted that
most of the ordinances he has seen have a 250-square-foot requirement
distance from residential properties. He voiced that the ordinance is far from
being voted on and should not be acted upon at this time.
With no further testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Gregory was confused with Mr. Noble's remarks in regard to the
abutting of facilities to public parks. He asked if the suggested amendments
precluded facilities abutting public parks.
Mr. Ceja responded that cannabis businesses are prohibited on properties that
abut a public park, same for single-family residential properties. He explained
that it does not create a numeric distance requirement. He said that there are
neighborhoods in very close proximity to Highway 111 and El Paseo; therefore,
staff has limited parcels that abut a property line of a single-family residential
property.
Vice Chair Pradetto commented that he does not know enough about the
industry to make an intelligent decision on whether the cannabis ordinance is
good compared to everything else that is out there. Secondly, the nature of how
fast things are changing, adds another complication. He stated the ordinance
could be great, or it could have a gaping hole that the City will not find out until it
is put into action. He said he would like to hear from Commissioner Greenwood
since he sat on the Cannabis Committee. He would like to know some of the
thoughts that lead to the draft cannabis ordinance.
Commissioner Greenwood commended staff because it has not been an easy
process. He said the Cannabis Committee looked where retail and cultivation
establishments would be located, and spent a lot of time discussing residential
use. He agreed with Commissioner Gregory, the ordinance is a living document
and there will be changes made to the ordinance.
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Chair DeLuna shared that the City is breaking new and controversial ground. She
believed, out of an abundance of caution and before moving forward to the City
Council, the issue of cannabis businesses being in close proximity to the post-
secondary education corridor merits further discussion. She stated that the post-
secondary schools include kids under the age of 21, and she would like to see
the same 600-square-foot exemption included for post-secondary schools. She
said the City is trying to enhance the education corridor, attract students, and
keep students. Therefore, the City has to guard that area as something unique
and different. She voiced that she is also concerned with commercial zones and
youth centers, and referred to The First Tee and The Hitting Zone. The two
facilities would be less than 1,500 square feet of a cannabis business. Chair
DeLuna rioted that the use of marijuana is still illegal at the federal level. She
believed it was prudent to proceed conservatively in accordance with new State
laws. There are no current limits set for marijuana consumption and no testing
methods to determine the amount of consumption. Therefore, responsibility rests
with the City's ordinance. She stated that the City could revisit ordinances and
relax them, but it is difficult once an ordinance is in place to constrict.
Vice Chair Pradetto disagreed with Chair DeLuna. He stated that bars are not
banned near colleges because there are students under 21.
Chair DeLuna interjected that the amount of alcohol in a person's system could
be tested.
Vice Chair Pradetto believed that the State is working on finding a way to
determine how much cannabis is in a person's system. He imagined that a
cannabis business operator is salivating at the opportunity to be located near a
college, and he is sure there are plenty of students that would appreciate having
a cannabis business near campus.
Commissioner Greenwood remarked that the cannabis dispensaries would be a
licensed facility, which would have accountability.
Chair DeLuna asked why the ordinance should exclude post-secondary schools
from being considered as part of the definition of a school.
Commissioner Greenwood commented that staff spent a lot of time looking at
case studies. He inquired if staff found any research related to Chair DeLuna 's
concern with post-secondary schools.
Mr. Ceja responded that they did not find any research pertaining to cannabis
businesses in close proximity to post-secondary schools.
Commissioner Greenwood mentioned that he recently visited the state of
Colorado. He stated that he did not see any separation from post-secondary
schools.
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Commissioner Gregory commented that an effort has been made to distribute
possible locations for cannabis dispensaries quite well, with a very conservative
approach. As far as post-secondary education, he felt that the concern with
younger children is that they might be influenced in a way before they have
enough mental capacity to make a wise decision. He stated that a- cannabis
dispensary would have too much to lose in selling to someone that is underage.
Commissioner Greenwood referred to the permit issuance process. He clarified
that a cannabis facility could obtain a building permit, but not a Certificate of
Occupancy until the license from the State has been issued to the business
operator.
Mr. Ceja replied that is correct.
Following brief discussion pertaining to obtaining permits and post-secondary
schools, the Planning Commission referred to the map displayed on the screen.
Mr. Ceja pointed to areas where cannabis retail businesses would not be
permitted.
The Commission questioned the wording "single-family residential properties"
under Section F, No. 2.
Mr. Ceja proposed that the wording be changed to "private residential properties"
which is a broader term than "single-family residential properties."
Commissioner Greenwood referred to the area near Sage Lane. He mentioned
that the City looked at opportunities to change that area to mixed-use. If it were
to happen, could the area ultimately become available for cannabis retail use?
Mr. Ceja replied no because the area still has a zoning designation of Downtown
Core Overlay. The overlay prohibits cannabis retail use.
Chair DeLuna asked if the motion must include the amendment to Section F, No.
2 of the ordinance.
City Attorney Jill Tremblay replied yes.
Commissioner Greenwood asked what the process is if the ordinance moves
forward to the City Council.
Mr. Ceja responded if the Planning Commission approves a recommendation to
the City Council, the ordinance would go to a City Council public hearing. It would
require two hearings, and then the ordinance goes into effect 30 days after the
date of the second hearing. Theoretically, the City could accept Conditional Use
Permit applications once the ordinance has gone into effect. Any amendment to
the ordinance would have to go back to the Planning Commission.
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Commissioner Greenwood moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2706, recommending to the City Council to approve Case
No. ZOA 17-027, with an amendment to Section F, No. 2 second paragraph; changing
"`single-family residential properties" to "private residential properties." Motion was
seconded by Vice Chair Pradetto and carried by a 3-1-1 vote (AYES: Greenwood,
Gregory. and Pradetto; NOES: DeLuna; ABSENT: Holt).
X. MISCELLANEOUS
None
XI. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
None
B. PARKS & RECREATION
None
XII. COMMENTS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chair DeLuna adjourned the
meeting at 8:34 p.m.
NANCY DE UNA, CHAIR
ATTEST:
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RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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MONICA O'REILLY, REC30RDING SECRETARY
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