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MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order
at 5:01 p.m. by Chairperson Currie.
PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Hassett, McCune, Nieto, Proctor,
Tyerman, and Chairperson Currie
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Planning
Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores,
Associate Planner Siji Fernandez, and Commission Secretary
Tania Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Nieto led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Proctor/Hassett to confirm the agenda as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2022
2. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2022
3. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2022
4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Caldwell/Proctor to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION - None.
STUDY SESSION - None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A ROOFTOP TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY WITH
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON AN EXISTING BUILDING;
CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303; LOCATION: 47647
CALEO BAY
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT - None.
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Staff answered Commission questions regarding final approving body for this
project.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:09 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Applicant representative Will Kazimi, Real Estate Project
Manager of SmartLink Group, introduced himself and gave a brief overview of
the project including the existing facility located at the site, design for
stealthing and camouflage from public view, and current status of leasing
negotiations for the site.
Staff and the applicant answered Commission questions regarding antennae
design, height, and technology; building design and visual screening; findings
included in the resolution recommendation; and estimated timeline and
expected completion date.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:13 P.M.
Commission comments followed expressing general support of the proposed
design, architecture, and stealthing of the project.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Proctor/Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-021
approving Conditional Use Permit 2022-0001 for a rooftop telecommunication
facility with associated equipment located on an existing building and
determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act, pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
ROOFTOP TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE LOCATED ON AN EXISTING BUILDING AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0001
APPLICANT: SMARTLINK
Motion passed unanimously.
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0001, ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2022-0002 AND ZONE CHANGE 2022-
0003 FOR GENERAL PLAN MAP, ZONING MAP AND ZONING CODE
CLEAN UP ITEMS; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061
(b)(3), COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION. LOCATION: CITY-WIDE
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT - None.
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Staff answered Commission questions regarding reasons for zone changes
within drainage and open space zones, changes to use, density and
development of the parcels, and surrounding land uses; the definition,
requirements and standards for Commercial Tourist Home, differences of this
designation in comparison to short-term vacation rentals and/or hotels,
effects on commercial development in that area, parking requirements, and
utility undergrounding requirements, alternative naming convention to
differentiate between zone versus building use; expansion for cell tower
allowance on major community facilities that are within the image corridor
and definition and locations designated for this zoning, design conditions and
review process for these sites; requirement of conditional use permit;
live/work unit development standards, building and fire code standards,
square footage and lot size requirements.
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CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:57 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:57 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Caldwell/Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-022
recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 2022-
0001, Zone Change 2022-0003, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022-
0002, find that these amendments are exempt from CEQA review, and
additional recommendation to change the proposed Commercial Tourist
designation to Village Hospitality Home designation:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT, AND ZONE CHANGE FOR GENERAL PLAN MAP AND
ZONING MAP CLEAN UP ITEMS AND ZONING CODE CLEAN UP AND
STREAMLINING AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBERS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0001; ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2022-0002; ZONE CHANGE 2022-0003
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
Motion passed unanimously.
STAFF ITEMS - None.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Staff answered questions regarding the status of the Pavilion Palms project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Commissioners Proctor/Caldwell to adjourn at 6:01 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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