2017 12 12 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 12, 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, Currie, McCune, Proctor, and
Chairperson Quill
ABSENT: Commissioners Caldwell and Wright
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney William Irhke, Planning Manager Gabriel Perez,
Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney, Planning Consultant Nicole
Criste, Commission Secretary Wanda Wise -Latta and Office
Assistant Mirta Lerma
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Proctor led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes of November 14, 2017
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Currie/Bettencourt to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of November 14, 2017 as submitted. AYES:
Commissioners Bettencourt, Currie, McCune, Proctor, and Chairperson Quill. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Commissioners Caldwell and Wright. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL STATUS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017
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Planning Manager Perez presented the information contained in the staff report,
which is on file in the Design and Development Department; and noted the following
additional information was distributed to the Commission and made available to the
public:
Adjusted Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers to Attachment
No. 3 of the staff report
Revised page 9 of the General Plan 2035 Implementation Update
Information provided by Public Works regarding Program UTL-1.1a on page 53
of the General Plan 2035 Implementation Update (2017) was included in the
power -point presentation
Commission discussion followed regarding senior housing and RHNA; mixed-use
overlay and the accessory unit ordinance addressing affordable housing development;
Housing Element; tertiary treated water, canal water and Coachella Valley Water
District (CVWD) plant sites; staffs collaboration with CVWD to bring canal water into
the Civic Center Campus lake for irrigation; the use of canal water to irrigate certain
golf courses, the La Quinta Resort, and other areas; concern regarding allocation of
staff resources to prepare the report; going forward the report would be updated
annually.
City Attorney Irhke explained that RHNA is a tool by which the city can plan for
housing needs, have adequate zoning in place, and identifiable sites. He said the City
has a certified Housing Element, which provides programs, policies, and sites for
affordable housing development; the City is in compliance with State's Housing and
Community Development Department affordable housing unit requirements based on
the Housing Element; and explained the consequences of being out of compliance.
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Proctor to
recommend that the City Council authorize submittal of the General Plan Annual
Status Report to the Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of
Housing and Community Development. AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt, Currie,
McCune, Proctor, and Chairperson Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners
Caldwell and Wright. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
STUDY SESSION - None
PUBLIC HEARING - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Proctor expressed concerns regarding blowing dust from and dumping
on the lot located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 50; and the
condition of properties in the Cove.
Commissioner Bettencourt shared concerns regarding incomplete, unimproved and
unmaintained lots within broken tract phases of master planned shopping centers
along Highway 111 and concerns regarding public utility facilities within the city.
Chairperson Quill expressed concern regarding the use of private and public property
located where the bike path and wash meet for personal hygiene purposes.
STAFF ITEMS
City Attorney Irhke presented the Winter 2017 Affordable Housing Overview.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Bettencourt/Proctor to adjourn this meeting at 7:24 p.m. AYES: Commissioners
Bettencourt, Currie, McCune, Proctor, and Chairperson Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioners Caldwell and Wright. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
WANDA WISE-LATTA, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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