2011 10 11 PC MinutesMINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78 -495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
October 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
7:00 P.M
A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Alderson.
B. PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Weber, Wilkinson, Wright, and
Chairman Alderson.
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Associate Planner
Jay Wuu, and Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
There being no comments, or suggestions, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Wright /Barrows to approve the minutes of September 27,
2011 as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Conditional Use Permit 2007 -107, Extension No. 1; a request by Grace
Baptist Church, for consideration of a time extension to a Conditional Use
Permit for a church to occupy an approximately 3,400 square foot tenant
space within an existing commercial office building, located at 47 -110
Washington Street, Suite 101 (La Quinta Professional Plaza).
Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the staff report, a copy of which is
on file in the Planning Department.
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Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff. There
being none, he opened the public hearing portion of the meeting and
asked if the applicant would like to speak.
Mr. Larry Chappell, 47 7 110 Washington Street, Suite 101, Pastor of
Grace Baptist Church, introduced himself, gave some background
information on the church and offered to answer Commissioners'
questions.
Commissioner Weber asked if they were able to accommodate all their
attendees in the existing space.
Mr. Chappell said they had enough room for current attendance, plus their
auditorium was capable of accommodating a much larger number.
Commissioner Barrows said the extension was for four years and asked if
Mr. Chappell had enough room if they had to expand in that time frame.
Associate Planner Wuu- commented the space was much larger than the
applicant's needs and if there were any significant changes, the
amendment would come back to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Weber asked if there had been any comments from the
noticing of the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Chappell said no.
Chairman Alderson commented on 1) existing parking and 2) room for
expansion with the current floor plan; both of which were adequate.
Chairman Alderson asked if there were any more questions of the
applicant. There being none he asked if there was any public comment.
Chairman Alderson asked if there was any further public comment. There
being none, Chairman Alderson closed the public hearing and opened the
matter for Commission discussion.
There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows /Wright. to approve Resolution 2011 -016
approving Conditional Use Permit 2007 -107, Extension 1, subject to the
conditions submitted. Unanimously approved.
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VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Report on City Council Meeting of October 4, 2011, given by
Commissioner Wright, followed by general discussion on the City of
Indio /Goldenvoice concert item.
B. Chairman Alderson is scheduled to attend the October 18, 2011, City
Council meeting.
IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS:
A. The following items were suggested as possible discussion items for the
Joint Council meeting of November 1, 2011:
• Over - seeding process - air quality and health concerns.
• Roundabouts — applicability and design.
• Regional Park Plan — interagency coordination.
• Entertainment Venues - possible locations.
• Regional Trails - specifically the Whitewater Trail — the need to
continue working on the Palm Springs to Salton Sea "Car Free" route.
• Regional Utility — conversation about regional public utility needs.
• Regional Building Ordinances — multiple agency consistency.
• Alternative power sources — incorporation into development design
and encouragement of solar, wind, and fuel cell technology.
Planning Manager Sawyer advised the Commissioners these suggestions
would be passed on to the Planning Director. After his review, several items
would be selected and the Commissioners would be notified of time, place,
and topics for the Joint Council /Commission meeting.
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X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Wilkinson /Wright to adjourn this regular meeting of the
Planning Commission to the next meeting to be held on October 25, 2011.
This meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on October 11, 2011.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn W Iker, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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