2006 02 28 PC Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
February 28, 2006
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman Kirk who asked Commissioner Alderson to lead the flag
salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Ed Alderson, Richard Daniels, Kay Ladner, Paul
Quill, and Chairman Tom Kirk.
C. Staff present: Community Development Director Doug Evans, City
Attorney Kathy Jenson, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive
Secretary Betty Sawyer
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of the
January 24, 2006 regular meeting. There being no changes to the
minutes, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Alderson
to approve the minutes as submitted.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
A. Site Development Permit 2005-851; a request of Desert Elite, Inc., for
consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for four prototypical
residential plans and common areas for use in Tract 31910 (Capistrano)
for the property located on the west side of Monroe Street,
approximately one-quarter mile north of Avenue 58.
1. Chairman Kirk asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan
Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a
copy of which was on file in the Community Development
Department.
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2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Alderson asked about the finish on the perimeter
wall. Staff explained.
3. Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the
Commission. Mr. John Pedalino, representing Desert Elite, stated
he was available for questions.
4. Commissioner Daniels asked if they had any issue with the
conditions. Mr. Pedalino stated they had no issues as
recommended.
5. Chairman Kirk asked if they would be amenable to offering the
artificial turf in the front yard. Mr. Pedalino stated they had no
objection.
6. Commissioner Alderson asked about the exterior house colors.
Staff showed the proposed colors to be used. Commissioner
Alderson asked for an explanation of a master retreat. Mr.
Pedalino stated it was a sitting room off the master bedroom.
7. Chairman Kirk asked if anyone else wanted to speak on this
project. There being no further public comment, the public
participation portion of the hearing was closed and the matter was
opened to Commission discussion.
8. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to
adopt Minute Motion 2006-001 approving Site Development
Permit 2005-851, as recommended and as amended:
a. Condition added: Artificial turf will be offered as an
alternative.
Unanimously approved.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: None
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Commissioners reviewed the City Council meeting of February 7, and 28,
2006.
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X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Daniels/Alderson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on March 14, 2006. This
meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. on February 28,
2006.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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