PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, California

Please see the last page of this agenda for public notices participation options.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS

This time has been set aside for the public to address the Planning Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Planning Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Planning Commission for a separate discussion.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  To approve the consent calendar as presented.

5.a

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of March 17, 2026.

6.

CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER

7.

ACTION CALENDAR

The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda.

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Anyone who challenges any hearing matter in court may be limited to raising only those issues he or she raised at the public hearing described herein, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless the Planning Commission authorizes additional time.

8.a

Consideration to Adopt a Notice of Exemption and Approve a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a 1,900-square-foot bar at 73-730 El Paseo, Suite C, Including Revised Operational Details and Conditions Following a Continued Public Hearing.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2917 entitled:

  “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO OPERATE A NEW 1,900 SQUARE-FOOT BAR USE AT 73-730 EL PASEO, SUITE C”

9.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS

9.a

SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS

9.b

COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES

9.b.1

Cultural Arts Committee

9.b.2

Parks and Recreation Committee

9.c

PLANNING COMMISSIONERS

9.d

CITY STAFF

9.e

ATTENDANCE REPORT

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular Meeting will be held on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

 

11.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Pursuant to Senate Bill 707, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person. Members of the public may record open-session meetings. Recording may be limited only if the manner of recording causes a persistent disruption due to noise, illumination, or obstruction of view.

Public Participation Options:

Option 1: In Person
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may provide public comment for up to three minutes.

Option 2: Via Email
Send your comments by email to: [email protected]. Emails received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the Committee. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Committee as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation.

Option 3: Live Via Zoom
Access via https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/87881969783 or zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and enter Webinar ID 878 8196 9783.

Option 4: Live Via Telephone

[phone] and enter Meeting ID 878 8196 9783 followed by #.
Indicate that you are a participant by pressing # to continue. During the meeting, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait for the City Clerk to announce your name/phone number. Press *6 to unmute your line and limit your comments to three minutes.

Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov.

Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone], at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Planning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

 

/S/ Monique Lomeli, CMC 
Senior Deputy Clerk