CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
May 12, 2020
6:00 PM
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
Desert Hot Springs, California
Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation
at Planning Commission Meetings
Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the Planning Commission regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.
Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The Planning Commission and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber.
Watch the Meeting Live
· City of Desert Hot Springs YouTube Channel
For Public Comment
If you wish to speak under general public comment, or speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting remotely through ONE of the following options:
· Participate via Zoom
CLICK HERE to register
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· Submit Comments in Writing
You may also submit your comments in writing via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofdhs.org. To give the City Clerk adequate time to compile, please submit no later than 4:00 P.M. on May 12, 2020. All written public comments will be distributed to the Planning Commission and included as part of the record.
In the subject line, please indicate:
“Public Comment – Non-Agenda Item” OR
“Public Comment – Item #” (insert the agenda item number(s) relevant to your comment(s))
The City of Desert Hot Springs thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent the spreading of the COVID-19 virus.
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CALL TO ORDER |
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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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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. |
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Development Permit No. 20-3; An application to develop 15 single-family homes within the Eagle Pointe Specific Plan Residential Development Tract Map No. 30539 and 30540. |
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Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming |
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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) Recommendation to City Council for approval of Development Permit No. 20-3 to develop 15 single family homes within the Eagle Pointe Residential Development Tract Map No. 30539 and 30540. |
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Environmental Findings, General Plan Amendment GPA-20-1, and Zoning Amendment ZA-20-1 |
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Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming |
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Recommendation: |
1) Staff Report; 2) Entertain questions of Staff from the Planning Commission 3) Open Public Hearing; 4) Take public testimony from those favor; 5) Take public testimony from those opposed; 6) Take public testimony from those in a neutral position; 7) Close the Public Hearing; 8) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and 9) The Planning Commission Approve:
1) A Resolution of the Planning Commission Recommending that the City Council Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Desert Hot Springs, California, 1) Certifying the Environmental Impact Report; 2) Adopting Findings of Fact Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and 3) Approving General Plan Amendment and Land Use Map No. GPA-20-1, Amending the General Plan and Land Use Map for Several Properties in the City”
2) A Resolution of the Planning Commission Recommending that the City Council Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, California Repealing The Following Specific Plans, Which in Light of the New General Plan Amendment No. GPA-20-1 and Zoning Amendment No. ZA-20-1, are Outdated: 1) Desert Highlands Specific Plan, 2) Eagle Point Specific Plan, 3) Indian Hills Specific Plan, 4) Mountain View Estates Ii Specific Plan, 5) Arroyo Vista/Rancho Del Oro Specific Plan, 6) Vortex Specific Plan, 7) Indigo Lake Specific Plan, And 8) Vista Del Monte Specific Plan”
3) A Resolution of the Planning Commission Recommending that the City Council Adopt “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot
Springs 1) Amending or Adding the Following Chapters of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code: A) 17.04.050 “Definitions”; B) 17.08 “Residential Districts”; 4) 17.12 “Commercial Districts”; D) 17.14 “Mixed Use Districts”; E) 17.16 “Industrial Districts”; F) 17.64 “Administration”; G) 17.74 “Administrative Conditional Use Permits” and 2) Amending The Zoning Map In Accordance With Zoning Amendment No. ZA-20-1.” |
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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. |
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.