City Council Chamber
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MINUTES
OF AREGULARMEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 20, 2024
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Ramirez.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Arvizu, Commissioner Murillo, Vice Chair Hernandez, Chair Gonzalez, Commissioner Ramirez, Alternate Commissioner Fonseca.
Staff Present: *Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director. *Adrian Moreno, Associate Planner.
*Jason Stevens, Information Technology Manager.
*Jesus Medina, Information Technology Technician
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair.
IT WAS MOVED BY CHAIR GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MURILLO TO NOMINATE VICE CHAIR HERNANDEZ FOR CHAIRPERSON.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Arvizu, Vice Chair Hernandez, Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Ramirez, Chair Gonzalez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR HERNANDEZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RAMIREZ TO NOMINATE CHAIR GONZALEZ FOR VICE-CHAIRPERSON.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Arvizu, Vice Chair Hernandez, Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Ramirez, Chair Gonzalez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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 RAMIREZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ARVIZU TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Ramirez, Vice Chair Gonzalez, Chair Hernandez, Commissioner Arvizu.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 21, 2024.
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ARVIZU TO APPROVE THE MINUTES.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Vice Chair Gonzalez, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Arvizu, and Chair Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
2. Special Planning Commission Study Session Minutes – February 29, 2024.
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MURILLO TO APPROVE THE MINUTES.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Vice Chair Gonzalez, Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Arvizu, and Chair Hernandez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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:
3. Coachella Valley Apartments 1st 1-Year Time Extension Architectural Review No. 22-12. The project consisting of a proposed development of a 242-unit multi-family residential gated community with 15 buildings totaling 223,740 square feet on 9.7 acres of vacant land located near the southwest corner of Van Buren Street and Avenue.
Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director, requested that the agenda item be moved to the next Planning Commission Meeting of April 17, 2024.
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER RAMIREZ AND SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR GONZALEZ TO MOVE THE AGENDA ITEM TO THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2024.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Arvizu, Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Ramirez, Chair Hernandez, Vice Chair Gonzalez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
4. Variance 23-04 – Rochin, Setback. A request for a for five foot five inch rear yard setback variance and five percent lot coverage variance for an existing 644 SF patio structure constructed without a permit at 48440 Charlton Peak Street. Applicant: Ramon Rochin.
Adrian Moreno, Associate Planner, gave a brief presentation for the item. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Planning Division.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:11pm by Chair Hernandez
Ramon Rochin, Applicant, spoke and provided comments.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:12pm by Chair Hernandez
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RAMIREZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-02 APPROVING VARIANCE 23-04 TO ALLOW FOR A FIVE FOOT
FIVE INCH REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE AND FIVE PERCENT LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE FOR AN EXISTING 644 SF PATIO STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT A PERMIT AT 48440 CHARLTON PEAK STREET WITH THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTION TO STAFF:
• HOLD COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FORUMS ON BUIDLING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
EACH QUARTER
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Arvizu, Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Ramirez, Chair Hernandez, Vice Chair Gonzalez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
5. CUP 375 AR No. 23-14 – Coachella Islamic Center Parking Lot for the construction of a parking lot to serve the existing building at 84650 Ave 49. Applicant: Islamic Society of Palm Springs Adrian Moreno, Associate Planner, requested that the agenda item be continued for the next Planning Commission Meeting of April 17, 2024.
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER RAMIREZ AND SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR GONZALEZ TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2024.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Arvizu, Commissioner Murillo, Commissioner Ramirez, Vice Chair Hernandez, Chair Gonzalez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
6. CUP No. 308 and AR No. 18-18 Modification - Coachella Lakes RV Resort Length of Stay Modification Request - The Applicant proposed a modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP 308) and Architectural Review (AR 18-18) to extend the allowable time period of lodging beyond 30 days and minor modifications to the landscape plan for a new 469-Space Recreational Vehicle (RV) Campground, Coachella Lakes RV Resort, with average stall sizes of 2,580 sq. ft., including a 1,400 sq. ft. clubhouse, three laundry/restroom buildings, with private streets and common area. Applicant: Coach RV LLC.
Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director, gave a brief presentation for the item. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Planning Division.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:37pm by Chair Hernandez
Mike Harrison, Applicant, spoke and provided comments.
Aaron Hillman, Landscape Architect with Coach RV LLC, spoke and provided comments.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:41pm by Chair Hernandez
IT WAS MOVED BY VICE CHAIR GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RAMIREZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-08 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 308 AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NO. 18-18 MODIFICATION TO EXTEND THE ALLOWABLE TIME PERIOD OF LODGING BEYOND 30 DAYS AND MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR A NEW 469-SPACE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) CAMPGROUND, COACHELLA LAKES RV RESORT, WITH AVERAGE STALL SIZES OF 2,580 SQ. FT., INCLUDING A 1,400 SQ. FT. CLUBHOUSE, THREE
LAUNDRY/RESTROOM BUILDINGS, WITH PRIVATE STREETS AND COMMON AREA WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
• PLACE A CAP OF 35% FOR RV STAYS LONGER THAN 30 DAYS.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Arvizu, Commissioner Murillo, Vice Chair Hernandez, Chair Gonzalez, Commissioner Ramirez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
INFORMATIONAL:
5. Director’s Development Updates
• Summary of events:
o March 23, 2024 – Mariachi Festival at Veteran’s Park. o March 28, 2024 – Senior Inspiration Awards
o April 18, 2024 – Farmchella at Veteran’s Park
o May 3 to May 24, 2024 – Movies at the Park
o July 3, 2024 – Fourth of July event at Bagdouma Park
• City Council approved a façade improvement program for businesses along Cesar Chavez Street from 6th Street to Avenue 52 that will lead to improvements along the corridor.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
ADJOURNMENT: 7:00 PM
THIS MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 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.
Gabriel J Perez (Apr 29, 2024 17:13 PDT)
Gabriel J Perez