2018 02 13 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TU ESDAY. FE B RUARY 13. 2 018
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 5:59
p.m. by Chairperson Quill.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor,
Wright and Chairperson Quill
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Morgan Gallagher, Planning Manager
Gabriel Perez, City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Senior Planner Cheri
Flores, Associate Planner Carlos Flores, Commission Secretary
Wanda Wise -Latta and Office Assistant Mirta Lerma
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Caldwell led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS. PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Bettencourt requested presentation of the staff report on Consent
Calendar Item No. 2 and that it be pulled for discussion and separate vote.
Commission concurred.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Caldwell
to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1 as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. Pulled for a presentation of staff report, discussion and separate vote by
Commissioner Bettencourt >>> ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS, INC. FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 77895 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA CONSISTENT
WITH THE GENERAL PLAN 2035
Senior Planner Cheri Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Staff addressed Commission Members' questions regarding CEQA; city ownership of
the current museum building and casita; and city ownership of the property proposed
to be purchased.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Bettencourt to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 2 adopting Planning Commission Resolution No.
2018-001. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING EVENT SPACE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AT
SILVERROCK AND SELECT A PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO PARTICIPATE AS A
MEMBER OF THE EVENT SPACE AD HOC COMMITTEE
Planning Manager Perez and Facilities Director Steve Howlett presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department.
Members of the Commission discussed goals regarding the event space; size of the
civic center campus; storm and nuisance water accommodation; turfed areas; three -
phased approach to the development; lighting; and infrastructure.
Commissioner Bettencourt stated for the record that he has had dealings with the
Hermann Design Group.
Commission discussion continued regarding specific plan; programming for unmet
needs of the community; ownership of site; ad hoc committee inclusion of Robert
Green, Montage and Pendry representatives; passive pop-up sports events; role of ad
hoc committee; La Quinta Arts Festival; parking; impact on future residential units at
SilverRock Resort; transition to temporary clubhouse; administration of the event area;
feedback from neighboring developments; orientation of the event site; and light and
sound studies.
At the request of a member of the Commission, City Manager Frank Spevacek gave a
financial history of SilverRock and the concept of a special event space.
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Commissioners Caldwell, McCune, Proctor and Wright expressed interest in being
considered for the ad hoc committee. The Commission suggested that a Commission
alternate to the committee be considered by Council.
STUDY SESSION
1. NON -BEDROOM CONVERSIONS MORATORIUM
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Members of the Commission discussed auxiliary dwelling units, group homes; and
short term vacation rentals.
2. HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR
Senior Planner Cheri Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Planning Manager Perez informed the Commission that a Joint Study Session of the
City Council and Planning Commission is scheduled for February 27, 2018. He also
shared information regarding the Urban Land Institute.
Members of the Commission discussed options for the Highway 111 Corridor;
maintenance of shopping centers along Highway 111, landscape buffer zones; and
Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel.
3. LA QUINTA ART ALLEY
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Members of the Commission discussed the Village Make event, expansion of the area
for future events; art alley concept, landscape guidelines; code compliance matters;
adequate shade; grease and trash issues behind certain businesses in the alley area;
lighting; and business deliveries.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Commissioner Bettencourt spoke regarding the process and impact of cancelling
Planning Commission meetings.
Chairperson Quill commented on staff time and cost associated with commission
meetings and meeting protocol.
STAFF ITEMS
1. VERBAL REPORT ON IID AND CVWD SITE MAINTENANCE
Planning Manager Perez presented power point slides which showed the IID and
CVWD utility sites in the City and introduced City Manager Frank Spevacek who
updated the Commission on the status of sites and ongoing maintenance concerns.
Members of the Commission discussed the East Valley Coalition and future sites.
2. JANUARY 2018 VILLAGE PARKING SURVEY
Associate Planner Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
3. COUNCIL WORKSHOP RECAP
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
4. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION ACADEMY
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department. He stated that four commissioners had been registered for
the academy and due to scheduling conflicts one commissioner will not be able to
attend. He asked the remaining Commissioners if they had any interest in attending,
but none were available to attend due to other commitments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Proctor/Wright to adjourn this meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
WANDA WISE-LATTA, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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