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2025 08 26 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 4 AUGUST 26, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 Bohlinger, Guerrero, Hernandez, Hundt, McCune, Nieto, and Chairperson Hassett ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Interim Design and Development Director Cheri Flores, Public Works Director Bryan McKinney, Senior Planner Scott Nespor, City Attorney William Ihrke, 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 Commissioner Guerrero/Chairperson Hassett to confirm the agenda as published. Motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. WELCOME NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER BOHLINGER Chairperson Hassett introduced recently appointed Commissioner Linda Bohlinger, who provided a brief history of her background, experience, and qualifications. The Commission welcomed Commissioner Bohlinger. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 10, 2025 MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Bohlinger/Chairperson Hassett to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 of 4 AUGUST 26, 2025 BUSINESS SESSION 1.APPOINT A PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. Chairperson Hassett said that, in the interest of continuity of this meeting, the appointed fiscal year 2025/26 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson would assume their responsibilities at the opening of the next Commission meeting, and asked for nominations for each position. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McCune/Guerrero to re-appoint Chairperson Hassett to serve as Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/26. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Hassett/Commissioner Bohlinger to re-appoint Commissioner Guerrero to serve as Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/26. Motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 11, NOVEMBER 25, AND DECEMBER 23, 2025 Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Guerrero/Hernandez to approve the cancellation of the regular Commission meetings of November 11, November 25, and December 23, 2025. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None STUDY SESSION – None. STAFF ITEMS 1.UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT LEGISLATION – ASSEMBLY BILL 130 (STATS. 2025, CH. 22, COMMITTEE ON BUDGET) AND SENATE BILL 131 (STATS. 2025, CH. 24, COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FISCAL REVIEW) Senior Planner Nespor presented an overview of recently enacted Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131 by the state legislature, which went into effect June 30, 2025, and provide additional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutory exemptions to PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 of 4 AUGUST 26, 2025 streamline the approval process of housing and infrastructure development for applicable projects in an effort to address California’s housing crisis. The Commission discussed this legislation is not expected to have major impacts on the City’s approval process of housing development; there being no projects within the city, either in process or coming before the Commission for consideration, that would qualify for these newly enacted exemptions; the exemptions eliminate the need for environmental assessment to be conducted for qualifying projects; and other miscellaneous non-CEQA related regulations incorporated in these bills, including restrictions on homeowner associations’ (HOA) imposed fines being capped at the lesser of either $100 per violation or the existing HOAs’ fines schedule, and provisions related to HOA allowances and fees associated with projects for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. 2. VERBAL QUARTERLY PROJECT UPDATE Interim Design and Development Director Flores provided a brief overview of: (1) upcoming projects, including PGA West in-fill lots and the Club at Coral Mountain Golf Course; (2) recently approved projects including the Dental Office/Campus on Caleo Bay and the Highway 111/Adams Street Drive Through; (3) projects under construction including the Rancho La Quinta Fitness Center, Griffin Ranch Interior Lots, Oasis residential community, and Jefferson Street Apartments; (4) recently opened projects including Chick-fil-A, Daiso, and The Golf Bar; and (5) long-range projects, including the Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, Village Build-Out Plan Area Parking Study, and Sphere of Influence studies. Commission discussion followed regarding potential tenants for the Highway 111/Adams Street Drive-Through project; the scope of work for the Fritz Burns Park renovation project; and the Village Build-Out Plan Area Parking Study, which is expected to provide recommendations for additional parking options in the Village based on anticipated demand, and related development standards. 3. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ACADEMY (Academy) – MARCH 11-13, 2026 Interim Design and Development Director Flores said the 2026 Academy will be held in Anaheim, California; up to three members of the Commission may elect to attend, and they will be accompanied by staff. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Chairperson Hassett and Commissioner Bohlinger said that they will be attending the Planning Commissioner Workshop on September 4, 2026, in Eastvale, California. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 of 4 AUGUST 26, 2025 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Hassett/Commissioner Bohlinger to adjourn this meeting at 5:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California