CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
December 10, 2019
6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
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Chairman Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. |
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Present: Commissioners: Agustin Aragon, Richard Duffle, Dawn Griffiths Vice Chairman: James Nindel Chairman: Larry Buchanan |
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Chairman Buchanan led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: Duffle moved to approve the December 10, 2019 Regular Meeting agenda, motion seconded by Griffiths, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes: November 6, 2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: November 12, 2019 |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. |
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Action: Duffle moved to approve the Minutes as presented, motion seconded by Aragon, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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None. |
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Request for a One-Year Extension of Time for the Following: - Conditional Use Permit No. 21-17 (Applicant: Nickolas Marotta/Desert Highlanders) - Conditional Use Permit No. 31-17 (Applicant: Spencer Jianan Li/Redshield Capitol, LLC) |
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Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming |
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Recommendation: |
1) Staff Report; 2) Entertain Questions of Staff from Planning Commission; 3) Open the Public Hearing; 4) Take testimony from Applicant(s); 5) Take public testimony; 6) Opportunity for Applicant(s) rebuttal; 7) Close the Public Hearing; 8) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and 9) Approve a one-year extension of time, subject to the proposed Conditions of Approval for: - Conditional Use Permit No. 21-17 (APN: 665-050-010) - Conditional Use Permit No. 31-17 (APN: 665-050-018) |
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Patricia Villagomez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. |
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Chairman Buchanan opened the Public Hearing. |
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There was no public testimony. |
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Chairman Buchanan closed the Public Hearing. |
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Action: Duffle moved to approve a one-year extension of time for CUP 21-17, motion seconded by Griffiths, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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Action: Duffle moved to approve a one-year extension of time for CUP 31-17, motion seconded by Nindel, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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Conditional Use Permit No. 06-19 to Convert an Existing Motel/Hotel to a 11-Room Treatment/Rehabilitation Center Located at 13340 Mountain View Road (Applicant: Roberto Graciano) |
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Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming |
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Recommendation: |
1) Receive 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) Allow opportunity for Applicant rebuttal; 7) Close the Public Hearing 8) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and 9) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 06-19 to operate a treatment/rehabilitation facility at 13340 Mountain View Road. |
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Patricia Villagomez, Assistant Planner, presented the Staff report. |
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Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, recommended removal of Condition No. 11 (existing roof sign); and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Chairman Buchanan opened the Public Hearing. |
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Arthur Atinirian and Adam Regiaba, property owners, addressed the Commission; and responded to questions. |
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Mike Platt, representing Mission Springs Water District, spoke regarding a "Fats, Oil, and Grease" permit. |
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Ramon Alvarado expressed concerns. |
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Roberto Graciano, Applicant, provided rebuttal. |
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Chairman Buchanan closed the Public Hearing. |
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Action: Duffle moved to approve staff recommendation; with the following additional conditions:
Motion seconded by Aragon, motion carried 4/1 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon Passed NOES: 1 - Griffiths |
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Commissioner Duffle
reported that the lighting at the KMart shopping center would soon be
restored. |
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Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, advised that City Hall would be closed for the holidays from December 23, 2019 through January 1, 2020. |
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Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk, advised that recruitment for the new commission term commencing in 2020 would begin soon. |
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None. |
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Chairman Buchanan adjourned the meeting at 7:12 P.M. |
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Jerryl Soriano, CMC, City Clerk