2025 03 11 PC Minutes
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission (Commission) was called to
order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Hassett.
PRESENT: Commissioners Guerrero, Hundt, McCune, Tyerman, and
Chairperson Hassett
ABSENT: Commissioners Hernandez and Nieto
STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works
Director Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri Flores, Deputy
City Attorney Jessica Sanders (via teleconference), and
Commission Secretary Tania Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Tyerman 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 Chairperson Hassett/Commissioner
Guerrero to confirm the agenda as published.
Motion passed: ayes – 5, noes – 0, absent – 2 (Hernandez, Nieto), abstain – 0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
CONSENT CALENDAR – None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. REVIEW GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 AND RECOMMEND THAT CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF LAND
USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning Manager Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
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Commission Secretary Flores said that the City received no public comment on this item
and that there were no requests to speak.
Commission discussion followed regarding the quantity of units in each income category
within the projects planned on city owned properties; affordable housing development
unit costs; status of the Sphere of Influence fiscal analysis; funding for the Highway 111
resurfacing project; flood mitigation projects planned by the City; fire prevention efforts
and powerline undergrounding; contemplated parking structure in the Village; lot
mergers in the Village; noise and speed goal policy, and programs and analysis; and
open space designations on the zoning map.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Guerrero/McCune
recommending that the City Council authorize the submittal of the General Plan and
Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the Office of Planning and Research and
State Department of Housing and Community Development.
Motion passed: ayes – 5, noes – 0, absent – 2 (Hernandez, Nieto), abstain – 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2024-0005 FOR A SECOND TIME EXTENSION TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2022-0011 FOR A 75-FOOT-TALL TEMPORARY
TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPOLE WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
ENCLOSURE AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0006 FOR
THE FIRST TIME EXTENSION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0010 FOR
A 75-FOOT TALL PERMANENT TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPALM WITH
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT BOTH LOCATED WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT
PROPERTY; CEQA: THE PROJECTS ARE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303, NEW
CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES; LOCATION:
49499 EISENHOWER DRIVE
DECLARATIONS OF COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT OR CONFLICTS: None
Senior Planner Nespor presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
The Commission discussed the delays causing the need to extend; anticipated
construction deadlines; ability to apply for a longer extension; and minimum distances
between telecommunication facilities and surrounding landscape and live palm trees.
CHAIRPERSON HASSETT DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:38 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dermot Connolly, General Manager of the La Quinta Resort and
Club – introduced himself and provided additional information on delays preventing the
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timely completion of the project, as well as power supply needs and availability to serve
the project.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: David Elliott, Site Acquisition Associate of AT&T (applicant) –
introduced himself and provided additional information regarding project completion
delays, the availability of parts and equipment, the location of battery backup equipment,
fire review, and approval of proposed site plans.
Commission Secretary Flores said that the City received no public comment on this item
and that there were no requests to speak.
CHAIRPERSON HASSETT DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:49 P.M.
Commission discussion followed regarding the need to approve the extension in an
effort to provide residents and emergency responders with cellular coverage; aesthetics
of telecommunication facilities; power availability to the project site; and any restrictions
on the number of times a Conditional Use Permit may be extended.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Guerrero/Chairperson
Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-002 to approve CUP2024-
0005, a time extension for an approved temporary monopole telecommunication facility,
as presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0005 (SECOND TIME
EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0011)
APPLICANT: EUKON GROUP
Motion passed: ayes – 5, noes – 0, absent – 2 (Hernandez, Nieto), abstain – 0.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Guerrero/Chairperson
Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-003 to approve CUP2024-
0006, a time extension for an approved permanent monopalm telecommunication
facility, as presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPALM FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA
RESORT AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0006 (FIRST TIME
EXTENSION OF 2022-0010)
APPLICANT: EUKON GROUP
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Motion passed: ayes – 5, noes – 0, absent – 2 (Hernandez, Nieto), abstain – 0.
STUDY SESSION – None.
STAFF ITEMS
Planning Manager Flores reminded the Commission and public of the City’s upcoming
annual Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Boards, Commissions, and
Committees, scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the La
Quinta Wellness Center.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Tyerman expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve the City
and thanked staff and fellow Commissioners for their support.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Tyerman/Guerrero to adjourn this meeting at 5:58 p.m.
Motion passed: ayes – 5, noes – 0, absent – 2 (Hernandez, Nieto), abstain – 0.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California