2022 01 24 DH MinutesCALL TO ORDER
DIRECTOR'S HEARING
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022
A special meeting conducted by the City of La Quinta Design and Development Director
was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Director Castro.
STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Danny Castro, Senior Planner
Carlos Flores, and Administrative Technician Tania Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Design and Development Director Castro led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Design and Development Director Castro confirmed the agenda as published.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Administrative Technician Flores said that one written public comment was received
regarding matters not on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT 2021-0008
FOR 4-11 EVENTS AT THE GRIFFIN ESTATE; APPLICANT: MARK MAJER;
CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT UNDER GUIDELINES SECTION 15304,
MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND; LOCATION: 81345 AVENUE 54
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
DIRECTOR CASTRO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 2:13 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Applicant, Mark Majer of Griffin Estates, LP, introduced himself and
thanked Director Castro for his time and consideration; accepted the proposed draft
Conditions of Approval; and said he is available to answer any questions.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Angie Hill, General Manager of Griffin Ranch — expressed concerns
over noise control and compliance.
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Staff provided information on the noise ordinance and permitted noise levels and times.
Administrative Technician Flores said one written public comment was received from La
Quinta residents John and Rhonda Gilbert in opposition to the project.
DIRECTOR CASTRO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 2:17 P.M.
Director Castro stated that he has reviewed all materials associated with this project;
confirmed this property's specific plan does allow for special events by way of a special
events permit process and assures regulations and conditions are imposed to address
potential impacts caused by events; reviewed Conditions of Approval which ensure code
compliance, operations, public safety, fire safety, traffic and circulation, voice control
plans and notifications to surrounding neighbors and City Staff prior to each events.
DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION — Director Castro approved adoption of Director's
Hearing Resolution 2022-001, as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT FOR 4-11 EVENTS AT GRIFFIN ESTATE AND FIND THE PROJECT
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBERS: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT 2021-0008
APPLICANT: MARK MAJER
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Director Castro adjourned the Director's Hearing at 2:20
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Administrative Technician
City of La Quinta, California
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