Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 6136 Adobe Road Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 www.29palms.org Tuesday, February 6, 2024 AGENDA 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. ANNOUNCEMENTS These proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time for the public to address the Planning Commission on issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are NOT on this agenda. All comments are to be directed to the Chair of the Commission and shall not consist of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during their comments. There is a time limitation of three minutes per person. If you haven’t already done so, please fill out name and address slips and give them to the Planning Commission Secretary. The Planning Commission is prohibited by the Brown Act (State law) from taking action or discussing at length items not included on the printed agenda. Public comments on specific agenda items will be deferred until consideration of the item on the agenda. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Approval of the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024. 3-5 Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - 16 Jan 2024 - Minutes - Pdf ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION Page 1 of 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 VER23-000001 Vacation of Foothill Drive and Between Bullion and Split Rock 7 - 12 1. Find that the vacation of Foothill Drive between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue complies with the General Plan 2. Find that the vacation of Foothill Drive between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue does not violate any General Plan policies 3. Approve of the vacation of Foothill Drive between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue. 4. Adopt the Resolution 5. Find the project exempt from CEQA VER23-000001 Vacation of Foothill Drive and Between Bullion and Split Rock - Pdf DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR UPDATES STUDY SESSION-NONE ADJOURNMENT It is the intention of the City of Twentynine Palms to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you are a person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (760) 367- 4890 (facsimile). Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Please advise us at the time whether you will require accommodations to participate in meetings on a regular basis. 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This notice of agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 5:00 p.m., January 31, 2024. Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk Time/Date Page 2 of 12  TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 www.29palms.org January 16, 2024 Minutes CALL TO ORDER-Chair Krushat called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance- Chair Krushat led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call-The following Commissioners were present: Cure, Garcia, Paahana, Walker, Krushat. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Krushat announced these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link. PUBLIC COMMENTS Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms commented regarding homelessness. Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms said the City of Twentynine Palms should attract tourism and suggested we outsource to consultants that are familiar with bringing in tourism. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED Commissioner Paahana wished everyone a Happy New Year 2024. She said she attended the last City Council meeting where Fire Chief Munsey gave a great presentation on FP5. Commissioner Paahana said she attended the march honoring Martin Luther King Jr., she thanked the Ministerial Association for organizing it. Vice Chair Walker said he attended the last City Council meeting of 2023 which was quite interesting. Chair Krushat said he attended some committee meetings with the Historical Society and the Kiwanis. Welcome to 2024! He added, this is not an easy job and we try to make the right decisions for the community as a whole. He said he appreciates fellow Commissioners and staff and is looking forward to a great year. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Paahana, seconded by Vice Chair Walker, to approve the consent calendar as submitted. The above motion was carried by the following: ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Cure, Garcia, Paahana, Walker, Krushat Noes: NONE Abstain: NONE Absent: NONE Page 1 of 3 Page 3 of 12  Planning Commission - Regular Meeting January 16, 2024 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION-NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CUP23-000006 a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of a small beer manufacturer and brewhouse/ brewpub located at 73565 Twentynine Palms Highway That the Planning Commission conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment, find the project exempt from CEQA, adopt the Planning Commission Resolution, and approve the Conditional Use Permit and a finding of Public Convenience or Necessity, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. Community Development Director Gardner announced that Planning Technician Shelley Green give the presentation. Planning Technician Green presented the staff report to the Commission. Chair Krushat opened the Public Hearing. Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms spoke in favor of the item. Mike Usher, applicant 29 Beer Company LLC spoke in favor of his project. Chair Krushat closed the Public Hearing. The Commissioner had a brief discussion of the item. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Paahana, seconded by Commissioner Cure to find the project exempt from CEQA, adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-01 and approve the Conditional Use Permit and a finding of Public Convenience or Necessity, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. The above motion was carried by the following: ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Cure, Garcia, Paahana, Walker, Krushat Noes: NONE Abstain: NONE Absent: NONE DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS-NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR UPDATES Director Gardner announced approval of an Administrative Use permit for King Buzzard Tattoo. STUDY SESSION 3. Housing and Homeless Committee Updates on previous decisions Director Gardner said that the mobile showers are on hold. Pastor Mike Maddie is not able to maintain the showers and has suggested another church that might be interested. Page 2 of 3 Page 4 of 12  Planning Commission - Regular Meeting January 16, 2024 Director Gardner said the Navigation center is also on hold because the proposed location is no longer available for rent and has been up for sale. Morongo Basin Arch is looking for a new location. 4. Homeless and Housing presentation Committee Member Andrea Keller gave a presentation on Project Homekey, Adaptive Reuse and new build. 5. Home Revitalization Program Committee Member Cure gave a presentation on a Home Revitalization program. ADJOURNMENT-Chair Krushat adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Shelley Green, Planning Commission Secretary Page 3 of 3 Page 5 of 12 Page 6 of 12  STAFF REPORT TO: Planning commission FROM: Community Development Director FOR MEETING: Feb 06 2024 SUBJECT: VER23-000001 Vacation of Foothill Drive and Between Bullion and Split Rock RECOMMENDATION: 1. Find that the vacation of Foothill Drive between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue complies with the General Plan 2. Find that the vacation of Foothill Drive between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue does not violate any General Plan policies 3. Approve of the vacation of Foothill Drive between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue. 4. Adopt the Resolution 5. Find the project exempt from CEQA ORDER OF PROCEDURE: ATTACHMENTS: Request Staff Report Commission Questions of Staff • Foothill Avenue vacation Request Public Comment location Commission Discussion Motion/Second Discussion of Motion • VER23-000001 Foothill Call the Question Vacation PC resolution BACKGROUND: The City received a request from NV5 to vacate that portion of Foothill Drive which lies between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue. Diagrams of this vacation on the subject property are attached. This action is an ancillary application to the Reset Hotel project, which, as of the time of this staff report, is currently under construction. This action would legally connect otherwise discontiguous parcels owned by the proprietors of the Reset Hotel. This portion of Foothill Drive is not specifically identified on the General Plan as larger than a local street (60' Right of Way), therefore, it will not affect the City's Circulation Element. In its current condition, Foothill Drive does not physically exist at this location, and does not serve any residences or businesses. Bullion Avenue serves the Public Works Department and Animal Control. Their operations will not be affected by the removal of Foothill Drive at this location. Page 7 of 12 The Planning Commission has the authority of these actions pursuant to California Government Code No. 65402 and Section 19.04.040 of the Development Code. ENVIRONMENTAL: N/A ALTERNATIVES: The Planning Commission could choose to not approve the request. FISCAL IMPACT: The applicant has paid the required fees for processing this vacation. There is no financial impact to the City. Page 8 of 12  Foothill Drive Vacation Location Map Portion to be vacated Page 9 of 12  Foothill Drive Vacation Ownership / Operations Exhibit Portion to be vacated Reset Hotel owned property City owned / Animal control City owned / Public Works Page 10 of 12  CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 24-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE VER23-000001, A REQUEST FOR VACATION OF FOOTHILL AVENUE STREET RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN BULLION AVENUE AND SPLIT ROCK AVENUE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS WHEREAS, on November 21, 2023, an application was received from Vickie Bridenstine with NV5, Inc. and Wander Hotel JT LLC, requesting the vacation of street right of way of Foothill Avenue between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Circulation Element of the General Plan designates this section of Foothill Drive as a Local Street; and WHEREAS, no residences, businesses, or city government agency functions will be affected by this action; and WHEREAS, this request is ancillary to the Reset Hotel (formerly Wander Hotel) which had a Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted in November of 2021 and is, therefore, Categorically Exempt from further environmental review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds on the basis of the whole record before it (including the review of CEQA requirements and any comments received) that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that this determination reflects the Planning Commission’s independent judgment and analysis: and WHEREAS, the project is consistent with the Circulation Element of the General Plan and allapplicable General Plan policies; and WHEREAS, the street vacation will not negatively impact surrounding properties; and, WHEREAS, Public Hearing notice for VER23-000001, a Street Vacation was published in the Desert Trail, a newspaper of record, on January 24, 2024; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held by the Planning Commission on February 6, 2024, at which time the Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-XX, recommending that the City Council approve VER23-000001, a vacation of Foothill Drive between Bullion Avenue and Split Rock Avenue within the City of Twentynine Palms; and Page 11 of 12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Twentynine Palms adopts Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-XX and in so recommends that the City Council approval of VER23-0001, based up on the finding that the request is consistent with the General Plan. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th day of February, 2024. AYES: COMMISSIONER: NOES: COMMISSIONER: ABSENT: COMMISSIONER: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONER: James Krushat, Chair ATTEST: Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Planning Commission Resolution No. 24- XX, duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Twentynine Palms in a meeting held onthe 6th day of February, 2024, in the City of Twentynine Palms, California. Dated this 6th day of February, 2024. Cindy Villescas, City Clerk 2 Page 12 of 12