CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
January 10, 2017
6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
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Chairman Voss called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. |
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Present: Commissioners: Andrew Cirner, Cathy Romero Vice Chairman: Peter De la Torre Chairman: Dirk Voss |
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Commissioner Cirner led the pledge of allegiance. |
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Action: Cirner moved to approve the January 10, 2017 Planning Commission regular meeting agenda, motion seconded by Romero, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, De la Torre Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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There were no public comments. |
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Consideration by the Planning Commission for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map 37233 to create a single 1.05 acre lot for condominium purposes located on Two Bunch Palms Trail, between Little Morongo Road and Cabot Road, in the I-L (Light Industrial) District. Request Submitted by DHS Properties, LLC. |
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Interim Community Director, Charles Rangel |
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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) Consider a motion to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 37233 to create a single 1.05 acre lot for condominium purposes located on Two Bunch Palms Trail between Little Morongo Road and Cabot Road, in the I-L (Light Industrial) District. |
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Scott Taschner, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. |
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Chairman Voss opened the Public Hearing. |
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Paul DePalatis, Planning Director with MSA Consulting representing the applicant, addressed the commission. |
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Chairman Voss closed the Public Hearing. |
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Action: Cirner moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by Romero, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, De la Torre Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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A recommendation of the Planning Commission to the City Council for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Development Agreement to establish an approximate 29,000 square foot medical marijuana cultivation facility on a 1.23 acre site located on the northeast corner of Little Morongo Road and 15th Ave. Applicant: A Green Culture DHS, Inc. (Contact: Dmitry Margusov) |
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Interim Community Development Director, Charles Rangel |
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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;
5) Take Public Testimony; 7) Opportunity for Applicant Rebuttal; 6) Close the Public Hearing; 8) Planning Commission discussion and questions to Staff; and 9) Consider a motion that the Planning Commission recommends approval to City Council of the following (1) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-16) for the construction of a 29,193 square foot cultivation building (2) a Development Agreement (DA 16-16), and (3) a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project located on the northeast corner of Little Morongo Road and 15th Ave in the I-L (Light Industrial) District. APN’s: 665-050-021, 027, & 030 |
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Scott Taschner, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. |
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Chairman Voss opened the Public Hearing. |
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Paul DePalatis, Planning Director with MSA Consulting, representing the applicant, addressed the commission in reference to a lighting plan. |
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Chairman Voss closed the Public Hearing. |
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Action: Cirner moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by De la Torre, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, De la Torre Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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To allow for limited cultivation of up to 99 mature plants in the 1,315 square foot basement below an existing medical marijuana dispensary located in an existing 6,200 square foot retail commercial center at 12285 Palm Drive, Suite B (102) at the southwest corner of Palm Drive and Buena Vista Avenue in the C-G (Commercial General) zone. Request submitted by Thom Miller on behalf of Greenleaf Wellness. |
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Interim Community Development Director, Charles Rangel |
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Recommendation: |
1. Staff Report; 2. Questions of Staff from Planning Commission; 3. Invite Applicant to Speak; 4. Questions for the Applicant 5. Open the Public Hearing; 6. Take Public Testimony; 7. Close the Public Hearing; 8. Opportunity for Applicant Rebuttal; 9. Planning Commission discussion and questions of Staff; and 10. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit No. 04-14 to operate a medical marijuana dispensary with limited cultivation located in an existing retail commercial center at
12285 Palm Drive, Suite B at the southwest corner of Palm Drive and Buena Vista Avenue. |
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Scott Taschner, Associate Planner, presented staff report. |
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Commissioner Cirner expressed concerns. |
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Chairman Voss opened the Public Hearing. |
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Ted Mayrhofen, expressed concerns regarding location. |
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Chairman Voss closed the Public Hearing. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Romero moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by Voss, motion carried 2/2 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 2 - Romero, Voss Failed NOES: 2 - Cirner, De la Torre |
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Action: Voss moved to continue to the February 14, 2017 meeting, motion seconded by Romero, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, De la Torre Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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Tentative Parcel Map - TPM 37158 - Coachillin Holdings: Request to subdivide approximately 149.7 acres of vacant land into 40 smaller parcels in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zone / General Plan land use area east of Indian Avenue between 18th Avenue and 19th Avenue |
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Charles Rangel, Interim Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
To continue the Tentative Parcel Map subdivision request TTM 37158 to the February 14, 2017 meeting to consider environmental clearances, conditions of approval, and mitigation measures for the future development of the site as a whole. This is because the applicant only recently (Thursday, January 5, 2017) submitted the Air Quality and Global Climate Change Impact Analysis and Noise Impact Study which are two important components of the Initial Study which must be reviewed. |
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Charles Rangel, Interim Community Development Director, presented the staff report. |
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Chairman Voss opened the Public Hearing. |
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The Applicant provided a map as a handout, a copy of which was received and made a part of the record. |
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Kenny Dickerson, Applicant, addressed the Commission. |
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Chairman Voss closed the Public Hearing. |
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Action: Voss moved to table the Public Hearing , motion seconded by Cirner, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, De la Torre Passed NOES: 0 - (None) |
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Commissioner Romero expressed concerns. |
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Chairman Cirner requested an agenda item discussing fireworks. |
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Charles Rangel, Interim Community Development Director, requested a special meeting for January 31, 2017. |
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Chairman Voss adjourned the meeting at 6:55 P.M. |
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Gianina Millan
Planning Commission Secretary