2015 05 12 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Chairperson Wright.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bettencourt, Blum, Fitzpatrick, Wilkinson, and
Chairperson Wright
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Les Johnson, Principal Engineer
Bryan McKinney, Associate Planner Wally Nesbit, and Executive
Assistant Monika Radeva
Commissioner Bettencourt led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blum/Bettencourt to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of April 14, 2015, as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
BUSINESS SESSION - None
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report on City Council meetings of April 21 and May 5, 2015.
2. Commissioner Fitzpatrick is scheduled to attend the May 19, 2015, City Council
meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 MAY 12, 2015
DIRECTOR'S ITEMS
1. La Quinta Village Discussion
Discussion followed with regards to commercial and residential land uses in the Village,
development standards, parking, pedestrian and traffic calming improvements, etc.
Staff noted that there were two Community Outreach Workshops scheduled on Thursday,
May 21, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the La Quinta Museum, geared towards
engaging the community for feedback about the current perception and future interest in
the Village. Staff encouraged the Commission to assist staff in facilitating the events.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Bettencourt/Blum to adjourn this meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RA EVA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MAY 12, 2015