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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 3 MARCH 25, 2025
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 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, Hernandez (joined the meeting at 5:01
p.m.), Hundt, McCune, Nieto, and Chairperson Hassett
ABSENT: Commissioner Tyerman
STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Danny Castro, Planning
Manager Cheri Flores, Associate Planner Siji Fernandez, and
Commission Secretary Tania Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Hassett 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 Commissioner Nieto/Chairperson
Hassett to confirm the agenda as published.
Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, absent – 1 (Tyerman), abstain – 0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
CONSENT CALENDAR – None.
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2025
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Nieto/Guerrero to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, absent – 1 (Tyerman), abstain – 0.
BUSINESS SESSION – None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
LANDMARK DESIGNATION 2025-0001 FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA DIAZ AND AVENIDA
MONTEZUMA; CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301,
CLASS 1 EXISTING FACILITIES; LOCATION: 51495 AVENIDA DIAZ
DECLARATIONS OF COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT OR CONFLICTS:
Commissioners McCune, Guerrero, Hassett, Nieto, and Hernandez said they toured the
property with the owner. Commissioner Guerrero said she serves on the Board of the
La Quinta Historical Society, however, she does not receive compensation, and there
was no conflict of interest in consideration of this item.
Associate Planner Fernandez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
The Commission provided comments expressing appreciation for the well-preserved
condition and ambiance of the home. Staff answered questions regarding the status of
the Mills Act adoption and the process of Landmark Designated properties securing
Mills Act contracts with the City; clarified a section of the Historical Resource Survey,
which designates the property as a local, state, and/or national historical designation;
the ability of the City to establish the Cove area as a historic district and the
qualifications/requirements of such designation.
CHAIRPERSON HASSETT DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:24 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Robert Lindeman, Applicant/Co-Owner – introduced himself and
provided additional information regarding his interest in designating his property to a
historic thematic district within the Cove and receiving a state designation for the 63
original casita homes; and his intention to continue preserving the historic qualities of
this property in the future.
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 5:31 P.M.
Commission discussion followed regarding their appreciation for the historical
preservation of the home, and general support for the proposed Landmark Designation.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Guerrero/Chairperson
Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-004 to recommend City
Council approval of Landmark Designation 2025-0001, as recommended:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE A LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR 51495 AVENIDA DIAZ,
LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA DIAZ AND AVENIDA
MONTEZUMA
CASE NUMBER: LANDMARK DESIGNATION 2025-0001
PROJECT: 51495 AVENIDA DIAZ LANDMARK DESIGNATION
APPLICANT: ROBERT LINDEMANN AND ULLA LEMBORN
Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, absent – 1 (Tyerman), abstain – 0.
STUDY SESSION – None.
STAFF ITEMS – None.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Guerrero/Nieto to adjourn this meeting at 5:38 p.m.
Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, absent – 1 (Tyerman), abstain – 0.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California