CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
June 14, 2016
6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
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Chairman Romero called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM |
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Present: Commissioners: Andrew Cirner, Scott De la Torre, Paula Terifaj Vice-Chairman: Dirk Voss Chairman: Cathy Romero |
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Commissioner Terifaj led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: Voss moved to approve the June 14, 2016 Regular Meeting agenda, motion seconded by Cirner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Romero, Voss, Terifaj, Cirner, De la Torre Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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Eddy Johnson addressed the Commissioners regarding the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. |
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Request for a One Year Time Extension for the Subdivision of 165.7 Gross Acres Into 499 Residential Lots at the Sunset Ridge Subdivision (Tentative Tract No. 33746) in the R-L (Low Density Residential) District |
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Community Development Director, Nathan Bouvet |
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Recommendation: |
1) Receive Staff Report; 2) Allow Questions of Staff from Planning Commission; 3) Open the Public Hearing; 4) Take Testimony from Applicant; 5) Take Public Testimony; 6) Close the Public Hearing; 7) Allow Opportunity for Applicant Rebuttal; 8) Conduct Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and 9) Approve a request for a one year time extension from June 10, 2016 to June 10, 2017 for the subdivision of 165.7 gross acres into 499 residential lots for at the Sunset Ridge Subdivision (Tentative Tract No. 33746) in the R-L (Low Density Residential District. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director, presented the Staff Report and responded to questions. |
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Jennifer Mizrahi, Assistant City Attorney, responded to questions. |
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Chairman Romero opened the Public Hearing |
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Neil Gascon, Applicant, updated commission regarding the status of the property. |
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Chairman Romero closed the Public Hearing |
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Action: Voss moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by Cirner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Romero, Voss, Terifaj, Cirner, De la Torre Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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Discussion on Possible Modifications to the Medical Marijuana Ordinance |
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Jennifer Mizrahi, Assistant City Attorney, addressed the commission regarding potential modifications to the ordinance. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Andrew Milks, President of Brown Dog Dispensary, spoke in support for a modification to the ordinance. |
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Bruce Hutchison addressed the commission. |
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Andrew Milkes addressed the commission. |
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Stephanie Bodde addressed the commission. |
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Jennifer Mizrahi, Assistant City Attorney, addressed the commission. |
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Dan McVey, Assistant Planner, addressed the commission and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Delinda Erickson addressed the commission. |
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Chairman Romero provided updates. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director, provided updates. |
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Chairman Romero adjourned the meeting 8:00 PM |
Prepared by: Richard Min, Office of the City Clerk
Submitted by:
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Jerryl Soriano, CMC, City Clerk