Update: The Hag Wins 3-1 OK for Desert House

Rest of report from Palm Desert Berry Picker here

Duane agreed to a legally binding relationship with the city of Palm Desert: in exchange for the Council approving a permit for his sport court, Duane will work with a committee of two Council members to tackle the “mitigating circumstances” (they are listed in the Desert Sun article you linked to); if satisfactory solutions are not reached on the mitigating circumstances, then Duane will rip out the sport court. The Council vote was 3 to 1 in favor and so Duane got his permit. … I (sat) right behind Duane and his cadre of attorneys. He spoke respectfully to the Palm Desert City Council and seemed unruffled when each Council member said they were misled on this project and so were distrustful of him. Lots of public testimony from people who have lived here for 50 years and believe that their view is spoiled. Lots of people wondering how this happened and imploring the Council to not let it happen again — Palm Desert Berry Picker .

Question: Anyone surprised?