2015 07 28 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
by Commissioner Wright.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blum, Fitzpatrick, and Wright
ABSENT: Commissioner Bettencourt and Chairperson Wilkinson
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Gabriel Perez, Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney,
and Executive Assistant Monika Radeva
Commissioner Fitzpatrick 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 Fitzpatrick/Blum to approve
the Planning Commission Minutes of July 14, 2015, as submitted. AYES: Commissioners
Blum, Fitzpatrick, and Wright. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bettencourt and
Chairperson Wilkinson. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Saxony Group - The Grand La Quinta.
Mr. Narendra Patel, Owner of Patel Architecture Inc., Palm Desert, CA - introduced
himself and gave a detailed presentation of The Grand La Quinta extended stay
apartment project.
Mr. Martin Dolemo, Owner of Saxony Group, Palm Desert, CA - introduced himself and
explained in further detail the concepts and ideas behind creating the proposed
project.
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General discussion followed regarding the project with regards to architectural style,
height limitation, the use of water features, parking, amenities, accommodations,
etc.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Appointment of two Commissioners to serve on the Development Code Tune Up
Ad-hoc Committee.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Blum to
appoint Commissioner Wright and Vice Chairperson Bettencourt to serve on the
Development Code Tune Up Ad-hoc Committee, and Commissioner Blum as
alternate. AYES: Commissioners Blum, Fitzpatrick, and Wright. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioner Bettencourt and Chairperson Wilkinson. ABSTAIN: None. Motion
passed.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report on City Council meeting of July 21, 2015.
2. Chairperson Wilkinson is scheduled to attend the August 4, 2015, City Council
meeting.
3. The Commission is scheduled to be dark during the month of August, 2015.
DIRECTOR'S ITEMS
1. Verbal update on recent California Water Commission action updating State Model
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance regulations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Fitzpatrick/Blum to adjourn this meeting at 8:47 p.m. AYES: Commissioners Blum,
Fitzpatrick, and Wright. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bettencourt and Chairperson
Wilkinson. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
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MONIKA RADEVA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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