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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

ACTION MINUTES

January 14, 2020

6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER

11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Commissioners: Agustin Aragon, Richard Duffle, Dawn Griffiths

Vice Chairman: James Nindel

Chairman: Larry Buchanan

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Duffle led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Action: Duffle moved to approve the January 14, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda, motion seconded by Griffiths, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

MINUTES

	Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: December 10, 2019
	City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC
	Recommendation:	Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.

Action: Duffle moved to approve the Minutes as submitted, motion seconded by Nindel, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Request for a One-Year Extension of Time for the Following:

- Conditional Use Permit No. 01-16

(Applicant: Robert Mainiero/DHS Investment Holdings)

- Conditional Use Permit No. 19-16

(Applicant: Robert Mainiero/DHS Investment Holdings)

- Conditional Use Permit No. 25-17

(Applicant: Ryan Csaftis/Merj Life)

Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming

Recommendation:

1) Staff Report

2) Entertain questions of Staff from the Planning Commission;

3) Open Public Hearing;

4) Take testimony from Applicant;

5) Take public testimony for those in favor;

6) Take public testimony from those opposed;

7) Take public testimony from those in a neutral position;

8) Opportunity for Applicant rebuttal;

9) Close the Public Hearing

10) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and

11) Approve a one-year extension of time, subject to the proposed Conditions of Approval for:

- Conditional Use Permit No. 01-16 (APN: 665-030-064)

- Conditional Use Permit No. 19-16 (APN: 665-030-064)

- Conditional Use Permit No. 25-17 (APN: 665-080-012)

Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.

Bob Mainiero, applicant for CUP 19-16, addressed the Planning Commission.

Chairman Buchanan opened the Public Hearing.

There was no public testimony.

Chairman Buchanan closed the Public Hearing.

Action: Griffiths moved to approve a one-year extension of time for CUP 01-16, motion seconded by Aragon, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

Action: Griffiths moved to approve a one-year extension of time for CUP 19-16, motion seconded by Nindel, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

Action: Duffle moved to approve a one-year extension of time for CUP 25-17, motion seconded by Nindel, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

Conditional Use Permit No. 19-14: An Application to Establish a Pet Daycare and Boarding Facility Within an Existing Building at 66169 Pierson Boulevard

Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming

Recommendation:

1) Staff Report

2) Entertain questions of Staff from the Planning Commission;

3) Open Public Hearing;

4) Take testimony from Applicant;

5) Take public testimony for those in favor;

6) Take public testimony from those opposed;

7) Take public testimony from those in a neutral position;

8) Opportunity for Applicant rebuttal;

9) Close the Public Hearing

10) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and

11) Approve A) an exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines; and B) Conditional Use Permit No. 19-14 to operate a pet day care and boarding facility at 66169 Pierson Boulevard.

Scott Taschner, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.

Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, responded to questions.

Chairman Buchanan opened the Public Hearing.

Dawn Diaz, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission; and responded to questions.

There was no public testimony.

Chairman Buchanan closed the Public Hearing.

A discussion ensued.

Action: Duffle moved to approve staff recommendation; amending Condition No. 6 to reflect that "the maximum number of dogs at any one time is limited to 30 and a staff to dog ratio shall be approved by Animal Control to meet care standards," motion seconded by Griffiths, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Nindel, Duffle, Aragon, Griffiths

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

Development Permit No. 19-18: A Request to Amend the Approved Plans and Project Phasing for the Vintage Trailer Resort Located on the Back Portion of the Aqua Soleil Hotel Property at Palm Drive and Park Lane

Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director

Recommendation:

1) Staff Report;

2) Entertain Questions of Staff from Planning Commission;

3) Open the Public Hearing;

4) Take testimony from the Applicant;

5) Take public testimony from those in favor;

6) Take testimony from those opposed;

7) Take testimony from those in a neutral position;