Council Chambers, Hearing Room
1515 6th Street, Coachella, California
(760) 398-3502 www.coachella.org
MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PLANNING COMMISSION
January 04, 2023
6:00 PM
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Minutes Planning Commission January 04, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:13 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Leal
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Leal (Serving as Acting Chairperson), Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez
Commissioners Absent: Vice Chair Navarrete
Staff Present: *Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director. *Jason Stevens, Information Technology Manager.
*Jesus Medina, Information Technology Technician.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda.”
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER GUTIERREZ TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Leal, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chair Navarrete.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Draft Planning Commission Minutes – September 21, 2022
IT WAS MOVED BY ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER GUTIERREZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEAL TO APPROVE THE MINUTES.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Leal, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chair Navarrete.
Minutes Planning Commission January 04, 2023
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
NON-HEARING ITEMS:
None.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
2. Taco Shop 760 – Alcohol Sales
Conditional Use Permit No. 360 to allow the on-sale, service and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47) within a 2,756 square-foot restaurant located at 48975 Grapefruit Blvd, Suite #3.
Applicant: Alejandra Barcelo
Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director, narrated a power point presentation for the item. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Planning Division.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:31 pm by Commissioner Leal
Owner made herself available and provided comments.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:40 pm by Commissioner Leal
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER GUTIERREZ TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 360 WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS LISTED ON RESOLUTION PC 2023-01 IN ADDITION TO ADDING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The existing outdoor patio area is permitted to serve alcohol insofar as signage is provided informing patrons and employees of the restrictions of where alcohol can be consumed. The existing outdoor patio area shall comply with all Alcohol Beverage Control requirements for service of alcohol.
2. The applicant shall inform the Islamic Society of Palm Springs of the on-sale service of beer, wine and distilled spirits at Taco Shop 760.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Leal, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez.
NOES: None.
Minutes Planning Commission January 04, 2023
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chair Navarrete.
INFORMATIONAL:
Applications for current Planning Commission seat vacancies are available and appointments will be made in February 2023.
Director Perez indicated he would bring back an informational item on the Covalda Date Company that was once a business near the Southeast corner of 6th Street and Cesar Chavez Street.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:43 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted by,
________________________
Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection in the Development Services Department at 53-990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
THIS MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Signature:
Email:
Gabriel J Perez (Jan 19, 2023 10:04 PST)
Gabriel J Perez
Gabriel J Perez [email protected]