2017 06 27 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
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TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017
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, McCune, Quill, and Chairperson
Bettencourt
ABSENT: Commissioners Currie and Wright
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Morgan Gallagher, Planning Manager
Gabriel Perez, Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney, and Executive
Assistant Wanda Wise -Latta
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCune led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blum/Caldwell to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 27, 2017. AYES: Commissioners
Blum, Caldwell, McCune, Quill, and Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioner Currie and Wright. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
BUSINESS SESSION - None
STUDY SESSION
1. SilverRock Resort Presentation
Planning Manager Gabriel Perez introduced Facilities Director Steve Howlett
who shared a verbal presentation and PowerPoint regarding the status of
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development at SilverRock Resort, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Commission discussion followed regarding night time limitations on activities in
proximity to the temporary fence, to which staff responded that the specific
plan currently allows for events with limited attendance; potential use of old
driving range for future golf course; the potential location of the temporary
clubhouse and driving range; concern regarding for the orientation of the
driving range tee towards the southeast; anticipated completion of permanent
clubhouse and driving range; the possible demand and need for an additional
golf course; potential residential sites; and future site development permits that
will come before the Commission for consideration.
Public Speaker: Frank Spevacek, City Manager, La Quinta - introduced himself
and shared additional information regarding the relocation of the driving range,
mass grading logistics, installation of wet and dry utilities under the canal, and
potential of a future golf course.
Commission discussion continued regarding access from temporary clubhouse
to the golf course tee.
Public Speaker: Frank Spevacek, City Manager, La Quinta - Mr. Spevacek
explained the process by which the City could retain ownership of the property
on which the temporary clubhouse and temporary driving range are located.
He also explained structure options available for the temporary clubhouse
facility and addressed a Commissioner's question regarding fiscal impacts
during construction.
Public Speaker - Michael Procter, La Quinta: - introduced himself and asked who
had the final say with regards to the orientation of the driving range and shared
his concerns regarding the long term effects on the golf experience at
SilverRock.
Commissioner Quill explained the process by which items regarding SilverRock
will come before the Commission for consideration and would provide
recommendations to the City Council who have final approval.
Public Speaker: Frank Spevacek, City Manager, La Quinta - Mr. Spevacek
explained the City's role in the operation of SilverRock golf course and the
efforts to replicate and enhance the golf course going forward and maintaining
PGA standards per Palmer Design.
No action required of the Planning Commission.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
STAFF ITEMS
1. Planning Manager Perez indicated that the item regarding accessory dwelling
units would be coming before the Commission on July 11, 2017.
2. Joint meeting of the City Council and the City's Boards and Commissions on
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the La Quinta Library.
Commissioner Blum thanked the Commission and staff for their efforts during his
tenure on the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Caldwell/Blum to adjourn this meeting at 7 p.m. AYES: Commissioners Blum, Caldwell,
McCune, Quill, and Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner
Currie and Wright. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
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WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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