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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Ralph Thompson, Chair
Elmer Diaz, Vice-Chair
Kevin Brandt, Commissioner
Craig Loe, Commissioner
Skye Daley, Commissioner
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Ralph Thompson Attendee Name Title Status
Ralph Thompson Chair Present
Elmer Diaz Vice-Chair Present
Skye Daley Commissioner Present
Kevin Brandt Commissioner Absent
Craig Loe Commissioner Present
• STAFF PRESENT
Melody Segura, Associate Planner
Brenda Ramirez, Associate Planner
Robert Rodriguez, Director of Planning and Building
John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works
Andrew Lee, Assistant Engineer
John Muhr, Fire Chief
Leila Moshref-Danesh, Assistant City Attorney
• CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
No changes to the agenda.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. Minutes of April 20, 2022
A motion was made by Commissioner Loe and seconded by Vice Chair Diaz to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2022, with no changes.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Craig Loe, Commissioner
SECONDER: Elmer Diaz, Vice-Chair
AYES: Ralph Thompson, Elmer Diaz, Skye Daley, Craig Loe ABSENT: Kevin Brandt
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Denise Cross, Resident - Thanked Vice Chair Diaz for his tenure as a Planning Commissioner.
3. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. CASE NO.: Conditional Use Permit No. 21-016
APPLICANT: Sage Victoria CC, LLC, Ralph Deppisch
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Date Pal m Drive and Victoria Drive (APN: 673-172-001)
REQUEST: Request to construct a five pump (10 vehicle fueling positions) fuel station with a 174 square-foot attendant kiosk on a 0.65-acre site within the PCC (Planned
Community Commercial) Zoning District an d Specific
Plan 90-43A (hereinafter referred to as “Project”).
Public Comments:
Rich Malocaff, Applicant
Charles Cousar, Project Representative
Ali Fakih, Project Representative
George Ghossiain, Project Representative
Adrian Mojica, Cathedral City resident
Aratzi Pineda, Cathedral City resident
Rene Montez, Cathedral City resident
Topher MacDonald, Cathedral City resident
Esiquiel Escobar, Cathedral City resident
Diego Pineda, Cathedral City resident
Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident
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Maria Montez, Cathedral City resident
Soraida, Cathedral City resident
Blanca Granados, Cathedral City resident
Julia Granados, Cathedral City resident
Melinda G., Cathedral City resident
Ana Rosa Vazquez, Cathedral City resident
Michael DeMarco, Cathedral City resident
A motion was made by Commissioner Loe and seconded by Vice Chair Diaz to continue the project to a date uncertain.
RESULT: CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Craig Loe, Commissioner
SECONDER: Elmer Diaz, Vice-Chair
AYES: Ralph Thompson, Elmer Diaz, Skye Daley, Craig Loe ABSENT: Kevin Brandt
4. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
• Commissioner Daley: Stated to the public that their voices w ere heard and had an impact. He congratulated everyone that has been involved including the public and applicant for their p articipation in p roject. He noted that the previous item was a difficult topic, but the participation was great to see. • Vice Chair Diaz thanked the Planning Department, the community that came out to speak on the item , and the applicant. He stated that the city would work wit h everyone to ensure the project would work with the surrounding neighborhood that had a stake in it.
• Commissioner Loe thanked Vic e Chair Dia z for his service as a Planni ng Commissioner.
5. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No item to report.
6. CITY PLANNER REPORT
Staff announced to the audience that if they wanted more information on the public notice process, they could speak to one of the City Planners after the meeting.
Director of Engineering also introduced Andrew Lee, Assistant Engineer, to the Planning Commission.
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• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was closed at 8:21 PM