HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-16 PC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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COUNCIL CHAMBER
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Nancy DeLuna called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent:
Commissioner Joseph Pradetto Chair Ron Gregory
Commissioner John Greenwood Vice-Chair Lindsay Holt
Commissioner Nancy DeLuna
Also Present:
Craig Hayes, Assistant City Attorney
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Eric Ceja, Principal Planner
Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner
Monica O'Reilly, Management Specialist II
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner DeLuna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
Director of Community Development Ryan Stendell summarized pertinent City Council
actions.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of June 18, 2019.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Greenwood, second by Commissioner Pradetto, and
a 3-0 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
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of Precise Plan 19-0004 to construct a 14,525-
square-foot fitness center, modification of existing parking areas, and remodel of an
existing 61,450-square-foot clubhouse building located within The Lakes Country Club
at 161 Old Ranch Road; and adoption of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Case No. PP 19-0004 (The Lakes
Country Club Association, Palm Desert, California, Applicant).
Assistant Planner Nick Melloni presented the staff report (staff report(s) are available at
www.cityofpalmdesert.org). Staff recommended approval and offered to answer any
questions. He noted that the applicant is also present to answer any questions.
Commissioner DeLuna declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony
FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter.
MR. STEPHEN FRAZIER, Applicant/Architect, San Diego, California, stated that they are
proposing to expand the existing clubhouse and replace the fitness center to meet the
evolving needs of the club's membership. They designed the project to be compatible and
consistent with the existing architecture. He said the entire project was within the interior
of the club property, and they do not foresee any issues that would raise objections from
the community. He requested that the Commission approve the project, and he offered to
answer any questions.
With no further testimony offered, Commissioner DeLuna declared the public hearing closed.
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Commissioner Greenwood moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2759, approving Case No. PP 19-0004 and adopting a Notice of
Exemption in accordance with the CEQA, subject to the conditions of approval. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto and carried by a 3-0 vote (AYES: DeLuna,
Greenwood, and Pradetto; NOES: None; ABSENT: Gregory and Holt).
XI. MISCELLANEOUS
None
XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
None
B. PARKS & RECREATION
None
XIII. COMMENTS
Mr. Stendell welcomed Craig Hayes with Best Best & Krieger. He will be attending the
Planning Commission meetings and working with Planning staff.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With the Planning Commission concurrence, Commissioner DeLuna adjourned the
meeting at 6:12 p.m.
NANCY DLUNA, C M SIONER
ATTEST:
RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
MONICA O'REILLY, REC DING SECRETARY
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