2014 05 13 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:02
p.m. by Chairperson Barrows.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blum, Weber, Wilkinson, Vice Chair Wright, and
Chairperson Barrows
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer,
Principal Planner Wally Nesbit, and Executive Assistant Monika
Radeva
Vice Chair Wright led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Blum to approve
the Planning Commission Minutes of April 22, 2014 as submitted. AYES:
Commissioners Blum, Weber, Vice Chair Wright, and Chairperson Barrows. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Commissioner Wilkinson. ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Sign Application 2014-1768 submitted by Sign -A -Rama for the consideration of a
sign program for an existing building located at 51-350 Desert Club Drive.
Principal Planner Wally Nesbit presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file
in the Community Development Department.
Commissioner Wilkinson joined the Commission at 7:05 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 MAY 13, 2014
Chairperson Barrows declared the PUBLIC HEARNG OPEN at 7:10 p.m.
Public Speaker: Mr. William Sigurdsen, Applicant and Project Manager with Sign -
A -Rama, Palm Desert, CA - introduced himself and answered the Commission's
questions.
Chairperson Barrows declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:11 p.m.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Blum to
approve Sign Application 2014-1768, as submitted with staff's recommendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Site Development Permit 2013-932 submitted by David Prest with Prest Vuksic
Architects for the consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 3,400
square -foot, one-story medical/general office building. Project: Parcel 2 of PM
29889 within La Quinta Professional Plaza. Location: La Quinta Professional Plaza
commercial center at the southeast corner of Avenue 47 and Washington Street.
Principal Planner Wally Nesbit presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file
in the Community Development Department.
Chairperson Barrows declared the PUBLIC HEARNG OPEN at 7:21 p.m.
Public Speaker: Mr. John Greenwood, Architect with Prest Vuksic Architects,
Palm Desert, CA - introduced himself, gave a brief overview of the project,
addressed the Commission's concerns in regards to the proposed copper element
on the roof of the building, the proposed plant/landscaping palette and deep
irrigation. He indicated the applicant was amenable to the recommended changes
by the Commission to replace the proposed Mesquite trees with a more
appropriate tree type and to provide deep irrigation for all trees wells.
Chairperson Barrows declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:23 p.m.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Weber/Wilkinson
to adopt Resolution 2014-010 approving Site Development Permit 2013-932 as
submitted with staff's recommendations and the following revisions:
• Irrigation plans shall provide for an appropriately designated deep watering
system for all tree wells.
• The landscape planting plan shall be revised to replace the Hybrid and
Honey Mesquite trees with a suitable lower maintenance species (Desert
Museum Palo Verde, Tipuana Tipu or similar).
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MAY 13, 2014
BUSINESS SESSION — None
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL — None
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report on City Council meeting of May 6, 2014.
DIRECTOR'S ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/Wilkinson to adjourn this meeting at 7:26 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 MAY 13, 2014