PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA

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Council Chamber, City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be in-person access to this location.

 

 

  • Written public comment may also be submitted to [email protected]. E-mails received by 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Commission. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation.

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

2.
ROLL CALL

 

3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

4.
ELECTION OF CHAIR PERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026

 

5.
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.

6.
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.

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.


None.

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 APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-0003) FOR THREE OUTDOOR DINING PATIO STRUCTURES AND ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA FOR TWO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 36901 COOK STREET AND 36891 COOK STREET

This item has attachments. 
1.CUP25-0003 - University Village Patios (continuance_7.8.25).pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2892.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Plan Set.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Existing Site Photos.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Public Hearing Notice.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - ARC Notice of Action.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2892 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) FOR THREE OUTDOOR DINING PATIO STRUCTURES SERVING MULTIPLE RESTAURANTS AT TWO EXISTING MULTITENANT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 36901 COOK STREET AND 36891 COOK STREET”

8.b
CONSIDER APPROVING REVISED PAD ELEVATIONS FOR THE PALM COMMUNITIES HOUSING PROJECT (PP22-0003/TPM 38366, AMENDMENT 1)

This item has attachments. 
1.PP22-0003 Pad Elevation Change .pdf
2.Attach 1 Draft Resolution 2893.pdf
3.Attach 2 Approved Preliminary Grading Plans.pdf
4.Attach 3 Applicant Justification.pdf
5.Attach 4 Public Hearing Notice.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Adopt Resolution No. 2893 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PP22-0003/TPM 38366. A REVISION TO AN APPROVED PAD ELEVATION FOR AN APPROVED MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND THE EXTENSION OF TECHNOLOGY DRIVE (APN: 694120028)”

9.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS

 

10.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The next Regular Meeting will be held on July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

11.
PUBLIC NOTICES

 

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, (760) 346-0611, 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/ Michelle Nance 
Senior Deputy Clerk

 

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