CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS

 

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

 

AGENDA

 

June 12, 2018

6:00 PM

 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Carl May Community Center

11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California

 

 

 


SELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

 

ROLL CALL

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

MINUTES

 

 

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, December 17,2017

 

Planning Commission Secretary, Ana Morales

 

Recommendation:

Approve as submitted; or corrected.

 

 

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, May 8, 2018

 

Planning Commission Secretary, Ana Morales

 

Recommendation:

Approve as submitted; or as corrected.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

At this time, pursuant to State law, any person may comment on an item, which is NOT on the agenda.  PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. 

 

Pursuant to State law, member of the public who have comments on a specific agenda item, may comment on that item BEFORE consideration of that item by the Planning Commission when recognized to do so by the Planning Commission Chair. Comments are limited to the first ten (10) speakers at three (3) minutes per speaker. All comments are to be directed to the Planning Commission and shall be devoid of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during public comments.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

1.

CUP 09-16 Time Extension - A request for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit 09-16, for the International Cannabis Group (formerly GFarma Labs) Cultivation Project located east of Little Morongo Road, between 18th Ave and Dillon Road. Applicant International Cannabis Group

 

Daniel Porras, Community Development Director

 

Recommendation:

1) Staff Report;

2) Questions of Staff from Planning Commission;

3) Open the Public Hearing;

4) Invite Applicant to speak;

5) Questions for the Applicant;

6) Take Public Testimony;

7) Opportunity for Applicant Rebuttal;

8) Close the Public Hearing;

9) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and

10) Recommendation from Staff for approval of a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 09-16 for the International Cannabis Group (formerly GFarma Labs) cultivation project located east of Little Morongo Road between 18th Ave and Dillon Road. APN: 665-190-017

 

 

2.

Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 11-16 to allow for cannabis distribution uses within the previously approved We Care DHS Cultivation Facility located on the south side of Two Bunch Palms Trail, approximately 1,300 feet east of Little Morongo Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zone. APN 665-030-062, Applicant: We Care DHS, Inc.

 

Community Development Director, Daniel Porras

 

Recommendation:

1) Staff Report;

2) Entertain Questions of Staff from Planning Commission;

3) Open the Public Hearing;

4) Take Testimony from Applicant;

5) Take Public Testimony;

6) Opportunity for Applicant Rebuttal;

7) Close the Public Hearing;

8) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and

9) A recommendation from staff for approval of the Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 11-16 to allow for cannabis distribution, for the project located on the south side of Two Bunch Palms Trail, east of Little Morongo Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) District.  APN:  665-030-062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Conditional Use Permit No. 03-05 Amendment to change a Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage Control License to a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) for the existing Carniceria Rancho Grande located at 13313 Palm Drive (APN 641-214-022) within the General Commercial (C-G) zone. Applicant: Carlos Enterprises, Inc.

 

Daniel Porras, Community Development Director

 

Recommendation:

1) Staff Report;

2) Entertain Questions of Staff from Planning Commission;

3) Open the Public Hearing;

4) Take Testimony from Applicant;

5) Take Public Testimony;

6) Opportunity for Applicant Rebuttal;

7) Close the Public Hearing;

8) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and

9) That the Planning Commission adopt a resolution making a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 03-05 Amendment for a Type 21 ABC License which allows the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for the existing Carniceria Rancho Grande located at 13313 Palm Drive within the C-G (General Commercial) zone.  APN 641-214-022.

 

4.

Conditional Use Permit No. 04-18.   An application to operate a 12-bed assisted living facility located at 66753 Hacienda Ave in the R-M (Residential Medium Density) land use district.

 

Daniel Porras, Community Development Director

 

Recommendation:

1) Staff Report;

2) Entertain Questions of Staff from Planning Commission;

3) Open the Public Hearing;

4) Take Testimony from Applicant;

5) Take Public Testimony;

6) Opportunity for Applicant Rebuttal;

7) Close the Public Hearing;

8) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and

9) Recommendation from staff to continue the item to a date certain of July 10, 2018 to allow additional time for staff to work with the applicant finalizing plans and exhibits.

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR

 

CHAIR AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have NOT addressed the Planning Commission on an item which is NOT on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD.

 

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING

 

 

 

NOTICES

Title 2

In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title 2 of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Desert Hot Springs requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance, or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting, must inform the City Clerk a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.

 

SB 343

In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department at City Hall during normal business hours at 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

 

If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda at 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

 

 

 

DECLARATION OF POSTING

 

I, Ana Morales, Planning Commission Secretary, certify that the agenda was posted on June 7, 2018, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.