2017 06 27 PCPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 JUNE 27, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEEITNG on TUESDAY, June 27, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Blum, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Quill, Wright and
Chairperson Bettencourt.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any
matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit
your comments to three minutes. The Planning Commission values your comments;
however in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not
appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b).
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Minutes of June 13, 2017
PUBLIC HEARING - None
BUSINESS SESSION - None
Planning Commission agendas and
staff reports are now available on the
City’s web page: www.laquintaca.org
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STUDY SESSION
1. SilverRock Resort (verbal presentation)
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
STAFF ITEMS
1. Joint meeting between the City Council and the City’s Boards and Commissions
scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at the La Quinta Library
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on July 11, 2017,
commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La
Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Wanda Wise-Latta, Executive Assistant of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare
that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting was
posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the
bulletin boards at 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321
Avenida Bermudas, on June 23, 2017.
DATED: JUNE 22, 2017
WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
PUBLIC NOTICES
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the
hearing impaired, please call the Planning Division of the Design and Development Department at 777-
7118, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.
If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Commission, arrangements
should be made in advance by contacting the Planning Division of the Design and Development
Department at 777-7118. A one (1) week notice is required.
If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Planning Commission meeting,
please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the
Executive Assistant for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the
meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission regarding any item(s) on this
agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Design and Development Department’s
counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal
business hours.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JUNE 13, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 6:00
p.m. by Chairperson Bettencourt.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blum, Caldwell, Quill, Wright, and Chairperson
Bettencourt
ABSENT: Commissioner McCune
VACANCY: One
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Morgan Gallagher, Planning Manager
Gabriel Perez, Senior Planner Cheri Flores, Associate Planner Carlos
Flores, and Executive Assistant Wanda Wise-Latta
Commissioner Blum led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Speaker: Frank Spevacek, City Manager/Interim Design and Development
Director, La Quinta, CA – introduced himself and provided a Design and Development
Director recruitment update.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blum/Caldwell to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 23, 2017. AYES: Commissioners
Blum, Caldwell, Quill, Wright and Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioner McCune. ABSTAIN: None. VACANCY: One. Motion passed.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2017-0002 submitted by the City of La Quinta
recommending that the City Council amend Section 9.60.030 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code, relating to standards and criteria for materials and heights for
fences and walls. CEQA: Exempt from environmental review under the
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California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Review
for Exemptions – General Rule.
Associate Planner Carlos Flores presented the information contained in the staff
report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. He also
indicated that prior to the meeting a copy La Quinta Municipal Code Section
9.60.030 Fences and walls was distributed to the Commission.
Discussion followed regarding fence height and allowable fencing materials.
Commissioner Blum stated that he was opposed to the use of corrugated metal
as an allowable fencing material.
Chairperson Bettencourt declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:24 p.m.
Public Speaker: Michael Procter, resident, La Quinta, CA - Introduced himself as
one of the newly appointed Planning Commissioners and stated that he was in
favor of the proposed recommendation to the Municipal Code.
Chairperson Bettencourt declared the PUBLC HEARING CLOSED at 6:26 p.m.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Wright to
adopt Resolution No. 2017-008 of the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2017-0002, approving amendments to Section 9.60.030
of the La Quinta Municipal Code and find the project exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act. AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Quill, Wright and
Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES: Commissioner Blum. ABSENT: Commissioner
McCune. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL – None
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Wright stated that he would be absent from the June 27, 2017 Planning
Commission due to a previous business commitment.
STAFF ITEMS
1. Verbal update and video on SilverRock Resort presented by Planning Manager
Perez and Commission indicated that they would appreciate regular updates.
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2. Update on City Council appointments to the Planning Commission by Planning
Manager Perez. Commissioner Wright thanked Commissioner Blum for his
service on the Planning Commission.
3. Update by Planning Manager Perez regarding items that will be coming before
the Commission for consideration.
4. Update regarding Home Depot’s Conditional Use Permit compliance and the
Sam’s Club property.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/Blum to adjourn this meeting at 6:47 p.m. AYES: Commissioners Blum,
Caldwell, Quill, Wright and Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioner McCune. ABSTAIN: None. VACANCY: One. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California