2024 03 26 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission (Commission) was called to
order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.
PRESENT: Commissioners Guerrero, Hassett, Hernandez, McCune, Tyerman,
and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: Commissioner Caldwell
STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works
Director Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri Flores, Planning
Consultant Nicole Criste, and Commission Secretary Tania Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCune 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 Commissions Guerrero/Hassett to
confirm the agenda as published. Motion passed: ayes — 6, noes — 0, absent — 1
(Caldwell), abstain — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2024
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner
Hassett to approve the Consent Calendar as published. Motion passed: ayes — 6, noes —
0, absent — 1 (Caldwell), abstain — 0.
BUSINESS SESSION — None.
STUDY SESSION — None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2024: NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2022-0001 FOR ESTATES AT GRIFFIN LAKE;
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 54, EAST OF MADISON STREET AND WEST OF
MONROE STREET
Planning Manager Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Staff answered questions regarding the reason for the applicant's request to withdraw this
application, and if community meetings had been held prior to the request.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Majer, representative of the applicant, Griffin Ranch Investors,
answered Commission questions regarding community outreach performed and provided
additional information regarding the reason for the request to withdraw including the lack
of electrical power for the project by Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and the project
operator requiring such commitment before contracting on the project.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:08 P.M.
No action was needed by the Commission as the application was withdrawn by the
applicant.
2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2023-0001
(TTM 38560) TO SUBDIVIDE 45.1 ACRES INTO 64 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2023-0006 FOR THE ARCHITECTURE AND
LANDSCAPING FOR 64 HOMES TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON THOSE LOTS; CEQA:
THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-483;
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF MADISON STREET AND AVENUE 60,
ANDALUSIA COUNTRY CLUB
DECLARATIONS OF COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT OR CONFLICTS — None.
Planning Consultant Criste, with Terra Nova Planning and Research, presented the staff
report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.
Staff answered questions regarding electrical power supply to the project; maintenance
facility structure approval process and deciding body; and location of home lots in relation
to the golf course.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:16 P.M.
Commission Secretary Flores said that no written comments and no requests to speak
had been received from members of the public for this project.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Nolan Sparks, Applicant and Project Manager for Andalusia,
provided additional information regarding power supply for the project; individual lot sizes;
and development plans for the remaining vacant parcels within the project.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:22 P.M.
Commission expressed a consensus to approve for the project.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner
Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2024-005 to approve Tentative Tract
Map 2023-0001 (TTM 38560) and Site Development Permit 2023-0006 and find that the
proposed project is consistent with Environmental Assessment 2003-483, as
recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE 45.1 ACRES INTO 64 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, AND A SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING
FOR 64 HOMES TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON THOSE LOTS, LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MADISON STREET AND AVENUE 60
CASE NUMBERS: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2023-0001; SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2023-0006
APPLICANT: SUNRISE LQ LLC
Motion passed: ayes — 6, noes — 0, absent — 1 (Caldwell), abstain — 0.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Tyerman asked Staff for the status of the Travertine project and what the
Commission's involvement would be in possible annexation of lands in La Quinta's
southern sphere of influence area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Hassett/Guerrero to adjourn this meeting at 5:27 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 6, noes —
0, absent — 1 (Caldwell), abstain — 0.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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