HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-03 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 — 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Joseph Pradetto called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent:
Commissioner Nancy DeLuna Commissioner Lindsay Holt
Commissioner John Greenwood Vice Chairman Ron Gregory
Chairman Joseph Pradetto
Staff Present:
Jill Tremblay, Assistant City Attorney
Eric Ceja, Principal Planner
Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner
Monica O'Reilly, Administrative Secretary
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Joseph Pradetto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
Principal Planner Eric Ceja summarized pertinent March 22, 2018, City Council
actions.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of March 20, 2018.
Rec: Continue to the next regular scheduled meeting.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve a one-year time extension for
Tentative Tract Map 36342 for the subdivision of 22+ acres into 196 units
consisting of 84 cluster units, 64 attached units, 48 single-family homes, and a
private recreation facility development located on the northeast corner of University
Park Drive and College Drive. Case No. TT 36342 (WSI Mojave Investments, LLC,
Irvine, California, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a one-year time extension for Case No. TT
36342 until May 3, 2019.
Upon a motion by Commissioner DeLuna, second by Commissioner Greenwood,
and a 3-0-2 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Gregory
and Holt).
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a Notice of Exemption and Conditional
Use Permit to establish a 496-square-foot recycling small collection facility within
the parking lot of an existing shopping center located at 74-590 Highway 111.
Case No. CUP 17-0001 (rePlanet, LLC., Ontario, California, Applicant).
Assistant Planner Nick Melloni presented the staff report (staff report is available
at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). Staff recommended approval and offered to answer
any questions.
Commissioner John Greenwood asked if staff received any comments from
Embassy Suites, the adjacent neighbor.
Mr. Melloni responded that staff did not receive correspondence related to the
notice.
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Chairman Pradetto inquired what the difference is between the existing facility
approval and the request for approval today.
Mr. Melloni replied that the existing facility was approved administratively for only
a site plan and a Temporary Use Permit for the placement of the facility. Approval
of a Conditional Use Permit will establish the conditions for maintenance and
security of the facility.
Chairman Pradetto declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony
FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter.
MR. BRIAN JACKSON, rePlanet, LLC., Ontario, California, stated he did not have
a formal presentation and noted the salient relevant facts were presented by staff.
He offered to answer any questions.
With no testimony offered, Chairman Pradetto declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Greenwood moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2717, approving Case No. CUP 17-0001 , subject to
conditions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carried by a 3-0-2 vote
with Commissioner Gregory and Holt ABSENT (AYES: DeLuna, Greenwood, and
Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Gregory and Holt).
X. MISCELLANEOUS
None
XI. COMMISSION MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
None
B. PARKS & RECREATION
Commissioner Greenwood reported that the Parks & Recreation Commission
reviewed a proposal for playground equipment at Joe Mann Park, a presentation
regarding park funding sources was presented, and the Palm Desert Aquatic
Center and Civic Center Park were very busy over the Easter weekend. Lastly, the
YMCA of the Desert met their fundraising goal and the Desert Recreation District
held the Senior Games.
XII. COMMENTS
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
With the Planning Commission concurrence, Chairman Pradetto adjourned the
meeting at 6:13 p.m.
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/bSEPH PRADETTO, CHAIRMAN
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ATTEST:
RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDI SECRETARY
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