CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
February 14, 2017
6:00 PM
MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT
Board Room
66575 2nd Street, Desert Hot Springs, California
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Chairman Voss called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. |
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Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk, administered the Oath to new commissioner, Larry Buchanan. |
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Present: Commissioners: Romero, Cirner, Buchanan Chairman: Voss
Absent: Vice-Chair: Scott De la Torre |
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Commissioner Buchanan led Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: Cirner moved to approve the February 14, 2017 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, Buchanan Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - De la Torre |
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Action: Romero moved to approve the Minutes as presented, motion seconded by Cirner, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, Buchanan Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - De la Torre |
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Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes: November 22, 2016 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: December 13, 2016 |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
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Recommendation: |
Approve Minutes as presented; or as corrected. |
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There were no Public Comments. |
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Conditional Use Permit No. 26-16 and Development Agreement DA 17-16. A recommendation of the Planning Commission to the City Council for the Yucca Mesa Cultivation Project for development of an approximate 50,210 square foot medical marijuana cultivation facility on a 2.52 acre site located on the northwest corner of Cabot Road and Palomar Lane. |
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Charles Rangel, Interim Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider a motion recommending approval to City Council for; (1) a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Yucca Mesa (Lot 21) cultivation project 2) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-16) for the construction of two cultivation buildings (totaling 50,212 square feet) and, (3) a Development Agreement (DA 17-16) for the project located at the northwest corner of Cabot Road and Palomar Lane in the I-L (Light Industrial) District. APN: 665-060-006. |
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Scott Taschner, Associate Planner, presented the staff report along with PowerPoint presentation. |
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Chairman Voss opened the Public Hearing. |
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Patrick Kelly, representing applicant addressed the Commission and responded to questions. |
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Scott Taschner, Associate Planner, responded to questions. |
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Chairman Voss expressed concerns regarding the dirt road. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Nichole Chris, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Chairman Voss closed the Public Hearing. |
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Action: Cirner moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by Buchanan, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, Buchanan Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - De la Torre |
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Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 02-16, and General Plan Amendment (GPA) 02-16. Applications for the approval of a Zoning Map Amendment and General Plan Amendment to designate two vacant parcels totaling approximately 19.4 acres from R-L (Low Density Residential) to I-L (Light Industrial) located on the east side of Little Morongo Road, between 13th Ave and Desert View Ave. Applicants: MSA Consulting on behalf of Ozhemma Kazaryan & Feliks Akopyan |
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Charles Rangel, Interim Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Staff Recommends that the Planning Commission consider a motion to continue the item so that the applicant can address staff's concerns regarding outreach to the neighboring residents and property owners and so that the applicant can provide a conceptual development plan to show how they intend to utilize the site. |
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Scott Taschner, Associate Planner, presented staff report and recommended that the Hearing be continued to February 28, 2017. |
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Chairman Voss opened the Public Hearing. |
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Paul DePalatis, Planing Director with MSA Consulting, addressed the Commission and provided a PowerPoint presentation along with handout, a copy which was received and made a part of the record. |
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Jim Etchason spoke opposed to the Project. |
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Charles Rangel, Interim Community Development Director, addressed the Commission. |
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Chairman Voss closed the Public Hearing. |
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Jennifer Mizrahi, City Attorney, recommended continuance to February 28, 2017. |
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Action: Cirner moved to continue to the February 28, 2017 Special Meeting, motion
seconded by Romero, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Romero, Voss, Cirner, Buchanan Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - De la Torre |
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A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.40.110 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES |
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Charles Rangel, Interim Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance. |
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Jennifer Mizrahi, City Attorney, presented staff report and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions. |
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Chairman Voss recommended chain link fences only for lots 10,000 square feet or greater and must be screened with a landscaping barrier. |
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Jennifer Mizrahi, City Attorney, addressed the Commission in regards to chain link fencing. |
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Commissioner Cirner expressed concerns regarding block walls. |
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There was no public testimony. |
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Action: Romero moved to approve staff recommendation with suggested changes, motion seconded by Buchanan, motion carried 3/1 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 3 - Romero, Voss, Buchanan Passed NOES: 1 - Cirner ABSENT: 1 - De la Torre |
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Commissioner Cirner requested that Planning Commission agenda packets be distributed on the Thursday prior to scheduled meeting to all adequate time for the Commissioners to review. |
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Chairman Voss requested that Planning Commission agenda packets be distributed on the Thursday prior to scheduled meeting to all adequate time for the Commissioners to review. |
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Staff agreed to deliver Planning Commission packets commencing next meeting, February 28, 2017. |
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Commissioner Romero raised concerns on properties permitting vehicles parked on unpaved surfaces. |
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Chairman Voss requested a status report regarding parking on unpaved surfaces at the next meeting. |
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Commissioner Cirner requested to add item regarding a fireworks ordinance at the February 28, 2017 Special Meeting. |
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Jennifer Mizrahi, City Attorney, suggested what would be more appropriate in regards to Commissioner Cirner's fireworks ordinance request since there was no direction from the City Council. |
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None. |
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Chairman Voss adjourned the meeting at 7:17 P.M. |
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Gianina Millan,
Planning Commission Secretary