CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
September 13, 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 7:59 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 De la Torre led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: Voss moved to approve the September 13, 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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There were no public comments. |
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Discussion related to the parking of recreational vehicles (RV's) on private property in the City's Residential Districts |
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Community Development Director, Nathan Bouvet |
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Recommendation: |
Provide staff direction in the preparation of a Zoning Text Amendment to modify the standards and regulations regarding the parking of recreational vehicles (RV's) on private property in the City's Residential Districts. |
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Chairman Romero addressed the Commission in regards to screening methods. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.40.110 (Fences, Walls and Hedges) discussion regarding fences, walls, and hedges height and type limits. |
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Community Development Director, Nathan Bouvet |
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Recommendation: |
Discuss and consider possible modifications to Chapter 17.40.110 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) and provide staff direction. |
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John Pavelak, Watermark Homes, spoke in favor of vinyl fencing. |
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Ernesto Barajas provided suggestions and distributed photos. |
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Chris Canaday provided suggestions and distributed photos. |
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Michael Platt recommended fencing material. |
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Chairman Romero recommended fencing material. |
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Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.44 (Sign Regulations) and 17.45 (Outdoor Advertising Displays) discussion regarding signage. |
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Community Development Director, Nathan Bouvet |
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Recommendation: |
Discuss and consider possible modifications to Chapter 17.44 (Sign Regulations) and 17.45 (Outdoor Advertising Displays) and provide staff direction. |
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Action: Voss moved to continue item to October 11, 2016, 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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Chairman Romero requested that agenda packets be hand-delivered. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Vice Chairman Voss asked for further discussion on 99-plant limits. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director, provided report and introduced new staff members. |
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Chairman Romero adjourned the meeting at 9:24 PM. |
Prepared by: Richard Min, Office of the City Clerk
Submitted by:
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Jerryl Soriano, CMC, City Clerk