2010 02 09 PC MinutesMINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
February 9, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
7:02 P.M.
A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to
order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Alderson.
PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and
Chairman Alderson
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer, and Executive
Secretary Carolyn Walker.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT:
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Commissioners Barrows/Weber to approve the minutes of
January 26, 2010, as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Continued -Conditional Use Permit 2009-122; a request by WFI, Inc.
(for Sprint) for consideration to allow for the co-location of three panel
antennas, three microwave antennas and one equipment cabinet for
an existing telecommunication monopalm tower located at 77-865
Avenida Montezuma; Desert Recreation District (DRD) - La Quinta
Community Park.
Planning Manager David Sawyer presented the staff report, a copy of
which is on file in the Planning Department. He noted that staff had
recently received a request, from the property owner (DRD-, fora 30-
day continuance of this application.
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Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
There being no questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson asked if
there was any public comment.
There being no questions, or any public comment, Chairman Alderson
opened the matter for Commission discussion.
There was no discussion and it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Quill/Wilkinson to continue Conditional Use Permit
2009-122 to the March 9, 2010 meeting. Unanimously approved.
B. Continued - 2008 La Quinta Housing Element; a request by the City
of La Quinta for consideration of a recommendation for adoption of
the proposed draft of the 2008 La Quinta Housing Element Update
document.
Planning Manager David Sawyer presented the staff report and
explained the continuing challenges with obtaining State approval. He
then requested this item be removed from calendar and said it would
be re-advertised for presentation at a future meeting.
Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions from the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked if the numbers would be updated when
it was brought back. Staff said the data would remain the same,
explained what the issues were and what processes they were
following to resolve the issues with the State.
Commissioner comments were made regarding the length of time it is
taking to get approval and concern over the lack of State cooperation.
There being no further questions or comments by the Commissioners,
it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wilkinson/Quill
approving staff's request to remove the 2008 La Quinta Housing
Element from calendar to be re-advertised and presented at a later
date. Unanimously approved.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: None
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
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VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Report on City Council Meeting of February 2, 2010, from
Commissioner Weber. (A brief summary of the meeting was given
followed by discussion of several items.)
B. Chairman Alderson noted Commissioner Wilkinson was scheduled to
report back on the February 16, 2010, Council meeting.
IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS:
A. Planning Manager David Sawyer reminded the Commissioners
about the Joint Council Meeting of February 25, 2010, at 5:30
p.m. Discussion followed regarding the agenda for the meeting
and tentative schedules for follow-up with the Commission and
Council.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Chairman
Alderson/Commissioner Quill to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to the next regular meeting to be held on February 23, 2010.
This regular meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. on February 9, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn alker, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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