1. GENERAL
1.A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Agostini called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.
1.B. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Grey led the flag salute.
1.C. OATH OF OFFICE - Commissioner Beale -
The item was continued to the next regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., at Rancho Mirage City Hall.
1.D. ROLL CALL - Agostini, Beale, Bryant, Chanter, Grey-
Present: Bryant, Grey, Chanter, Agostini.
Absent: Beale.
MOVED/SECONDED BY BRYANT/CHANTER TO EXCUSE COMMISSIONER BEALE’S ABSENCE. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
2. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Chanter thanked Chair Agostini and stated that he had done a great job as chair.
Chair Agostini thanked fellow Commissioners for the opportunity to serve as Chair and expressed that he looked forward to passing the position.
Commissioner Bryant echoed Vice Chair Chanter’s comments and expressed appreciation to fellow Commissioners and to all individuals serving on the City’s Boards and Commissions. He acknowledged their valuable contribution to the community. He also noted the new digital agenda system and highlighted its effectiveness.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A. April 24, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the April 24, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER/GREY TO APPROVE THE APRIL 24, 2025, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.A. Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued
MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/AGOSTINI TO APPOINT VICE CHAIR CHANTER AS CHAIR AND COMMISSIONER BRYANT AS VICE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
Chair Chanter began chairing the meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Sign Program Case No. SIPR25-0001 – Cotino Town Center Sign Program – Applicant: DMB Development LLC on Behalf of ECRM Commercial. Consideration of a Sign Program to Establish Sign Criteria for the Cotino Town Center, Located in Section 31, Approximately 650 Feet South of the Monterey Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive Intersection, on the West Side of Monterey Avenue (APNs: 685-220-048 & 685-540-036)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations); and, 2) Approve Sign Program Case No. SIPR25-0001, subject to the Conditions of Approval and based on the content and Findings in the staff report.
Lezlee Perez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY AGOSTINI /GREY TO 1) APPROVE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15162 (SUBSEQUENT EIRS AND NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS); AND, 2) APPROVE SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. SIPR25-0001, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
5.B. Minor Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP25-0004 – 5 Rancho Clancy – Applicant: Mark Temple Construction, Inc. Consideration of a Pickleball Court, Located at 5 Rancho Clancy (APN: 682-090-010)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction); and, 2) Approve Minor Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP25-0004, subject to the Conditions of Approval and based on the content and Findings in the staff report.
Lezlee Perez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY GREY/BRYANT TO 1) APPROVE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3 – NEW CONSTRUCTION); AND, 2) APPROVE MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP25-0004, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT, WITH THE ADDED CONDITION THAT TREES ALONG THE NORTH AND WEST BE INCREASED TO 24 INCH BOX. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
6. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Chanter adjourned the meeting at 2:39 P.M.
Prepared by: Deanna Mendoza, Development Service Technician
Date Approved by Planning Commission: 6/26/2025