2017 09 26 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
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TUESDAY, SE PTE MBER _26,_2017
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 6:00
p.m. by Chairperson Quill.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor,
Wright and Chairperson Quill
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney William Ihrke, Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney,
Senior Planner Cheri Flores, Associate Planner Carlos Flores,
Executive Assistant Wanda Wise -Latta and Office Assistant Mirta
Lerma
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Wright 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 Proctor/Bettencourt to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of July 25, 2017 as submitted. AYES:
Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, Wright and Chairperson
Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION - None
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Tentative Tract Map 2017-0006, Specific Plan 2017-0001, and Site Development
Permit 2017-0008 submitted by T.D. Desert Development, L.P. proposing the
approval of 71 residential lots on 15.83 acres within the Andalusia at Coral
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Mountain Specific Plan Area. CEQA: previously reviewed under Environmental
Assessment 2003-483 and found consistent. Location: south of Avenue 58,
east side of Madison Street, and west of Monroe Street.
Senior Planner Cheri Flores presented the information contained in the staff
report, which was on file in the Design and Development Department.
Commission discussion followed regarding CEQA evaluation and the
determination by staff to which City Attorney Irhke provided clarification; SB18
tribal consultation; street parking; and curb design.
Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney explained that the current 28 -foot roadway
width design does not allow for street parking and in order to allow street
parking on one side a 32 -foot roadway width, measured from gutter line to
gutter line, would be required. The current rolled curb design width would not
count toward the 32 -foot width and a change in design would be required in
order to allow parking along one side of the roadway.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Nolan Sparks, T.D. Development, La Quinta - Mr. Sparks
introduced himself and stated he was available to answer any questions. He
stated he did not understand staffs comments about on -street parking.
Principal Engineer McKinney stated that a comment was made that the plan
was incorrect and on -street parking would have to be removed because
Condition No. 99, which states that travel width may be reduced to 28 feet if
on -street parking is prohibited and width is measured from and to gutter lines.
He indicated the rolled curb area is not considered part of the street width. He
said street parking would be allowed along one side of the road way where the
asphalt section of the street is 32 feet wide.
Mr. Sparks stated that there are 19 off-street parking spaces as well as two
parking lots that tie into the street.
Commission discussion continued regarding pools, fire department review to
which staff stated fire department has reviewed the plans; governance by the
Master Association; and short-term vacation rental.
Chairperson Quill declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:17 p.m.
Chairperson Quill declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:17 p.m.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/Bettencourt to adopt Resolution No. 2017-014 recommending that the
City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 2017-0006, Specific Plan 2017-0001,
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and Site Development Permit 2017-0008 for 71 residential units within the
Andalusia Village development and find the project consistent with
Environmental Assessment 2003-483. AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt,
Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, Wright and Chairperson Quill. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioners Wright and Bettencourt provided an update regarding the September
19, 2017 Joint Study Session City with Council and Planning Commission. Staff stated
that in addition to the proposed amendments discussed at the Joint Study Session,
additional corrections to inconsistencies and unclear language in the Municipal Code
would be brought before the Commission and a site development permit for
SilverRock would also be presented on October 10th. Commission indicated they
would like to see a yearly joint study session scheduled with City Council and Planning
Commission in the Council Chambers.
Commission discussed several project sites and commercial centers that are not being
maintained. Staff stated they would provide an update at the Commission's next
meeting.
STAFF ITEMS
1. Associate Planner Flores presented the report on Village Parking Surveys.
2. Associate Planner Flores presented an update on Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities.
3. Staff advised the Commission that the League of California Cities Planning
Commission Academy is scheduled for April 4-6, 2018. The Commission
requested to have this item scheduled for discussion at its next meeting.
Commissioner Proctor stated he had a tentative interest in attending the
Academy.
4. Staff shared information about the City's Digital Week scheduled for October 1-
6, 2017 and asked for the Commission's input regarding paperless agenda
packets. Commission shared the pros and cons of a paperless agenda packet.
5. Staff provided the dates of Commission meetings in November and December
2017. Several Commissioners indicated that they may be out of town and
unable to attend the December 26, 2017 meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/McCune to adjourn this meeting at 7:02 p.m. AYES: Commissioners
Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, Wright and Chairperson Quill. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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