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ORDINANCE NO. 244
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, PERTAINING TO
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 (MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) ZONE.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 12th day of February, 1981 , hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to
consider an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to conditionally
permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District) zone; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 669 has
recommended approval ; and,
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of
the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89" , in that the Director of Environmental
Services has determined that the project will not have a significant adverse
impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering
all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said
City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve a
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
1 . That the Zoning.Ordinance Amendment is consistent
with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent
with the adopted General Plan.
3. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better
serve the public health, safety, and general welfare,
than the current regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the considerations of the Council in this
case.
2. That it does hereby approve a Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment, as provided in the attached exhibit, labeled
Exhibit "A" , to amend Municipal Code Section 25.20.030,
by adding a new use "N" to conditionally permitted uses
in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District)zone.
3. That said Negative Declaration is hereby approved.
4. The City Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance
once in the Palm Desert Post, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in the City of
Palm Desert, and shall certify to the passage of 'adop-
tion of this ordinance, and the same shall be in full
force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
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ORDINANCE NO. 244 Page Three
EXHIBIT "A"
25.20.030 Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to
a Conditional Use Permit:
A. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions;
B. Clubs, private;
C. Commercial parking lots servicing a commercial establishment within
three hundred feet;
D. Day nurseries and nursery schools;
E. Hospitals.
F. Hotels with a maximum of eighteen units to the gross acre;
G. Neighborhood governmental offices of less than five thousand square
feet of building area;
H. Planned residential developments (cluster development or condominiums) ;
development standards shall be as approved;
I. Private recreational facilities such as country clubs, tennis and swim
clubs, golf courses , with incidental , limited commercial uses which are commonly
associated and directly related to the primary use;
J. Private schools and colleges, not including art, business , or trade
schools or colleges;
K. Public educational institutions;
L. Public utility and public service facilities;
M. Social Institutional use; and,
N. Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting or
across the street, or across an alley from commercially zoned property; residential
development standards to be used to insure compatibility.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
II. REQUEST: Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.20, regarding
conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 zone (Multi-
family Residential District) .
III . APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT
IV. CASE NO: ZOA 05-80
V. DATE: February 12, 1981
VI. CONTENTS:
A. Staff Recommendation.
B. Discussion.
C. Draft Ordinance No. 244
D. Planning Commission Minutes involving Case No. ZOA 05-80.
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 669.
F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated December 30, 1980.
G. Related maps and/or exhibits.
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A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
B. DISCUSSION:
This amendment was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval
(4-0 with McLachlan absent) , by the Planning Commission at the meeting
of December 30, 1980. During the hearing, one person from the audience
spoke in favor of the proposed change.
Commission discussion followed with it being determined that professional
offices be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit when abutting, or across
a street or alley from commercially zoned property, rather than only when
abutting a PC (3) zone or existing office use as originally proposed.
Staff sees this amendment as an interim measure, and not a permanent
provision. The General Plan Update will include a designation for profes-
sional office uses which will coincide with those areas this amendment
is intended for.
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ORDINANCE NO. 244
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, PERTAINING TO
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 (MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) ZONE.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 12th day of February, 1981 , hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to
consider an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to conditionally
permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District) zone; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 669 has
recommended approval ; and,
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of
the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89" , in that the Director of Environmental
Services has determined that the project will not have a significant adverse
impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering
all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said
City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve a
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
1 . That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent
with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent
with the adopted General Plan.
3. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better
serve the public health, safety, and general welfare,
than the current regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the considerations of the Council in this
case.
2. That it does hereby approve a Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment, as provided in the attached exhibit, labeled
Exhibit "A" , to amend Municipal Code Section 25.20.030,
by adding a new use "N" to conditionally permitted uses
in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District)zone.
3. That said Negative Declaration is hereby approved.
4. The City Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance
once in the Palm Desert Post, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in the City of
Palm Desert, and shall certify to the passage of adop-
tion of this ordinance, and the same shall be in full
force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
ORDINANCE NO. 244 Page Two
City Council , held on this day of by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: 1
ABSTAIN: 111
S. ROY WILSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 244 Page Three
EXHIBIT "A"
25.20.030 Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to
a Conditional Use Permit: Z
A. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions ;
B. Clubs, private;
C. Commercial parking lots servicing a commercial establishment within
three hundred feet;
D. Day nurseries and nursery schools;
E. Hospitals.
F. Hotels with a maximum of eighteen units to the gross acre;
G. Neighborhood governmental offices of less than five thousand square
feet of building area;
H. Planned residential developments (cluster development or condominiums) ;
development standards shall be as approved;
I . Private recreational facilities such as country clubs, tennis and swim
clubs, golf courses, with incidental , limited commercial uses which are commonly
associated and directly related to the primary use;
J. Private schools and colleges, not including art, business, or trade
schools or colleges;
K. Public educational institutions;
L. Public utility and public service facilities;
M. Social Institutional use; and,
N. Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting,
across street, or alley, from commercially zoned property; residential development
standards to be used to insure compatibility.
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MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 30, 1980 Page Five
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cant/rhat
Commissioner Berkey nothe question of the economics of another
market in the City was raised. z stated that the EIR showed there is
sufficient demand for this additional market.
Chairman MilVailshops,
- ewed the added Special Conditions, which were as follows:
12. Height of wif retail shops, adjacent to Hidden Palms shall be limited to
6 feet above grade.
"13. Height of re adjacent to Hidden Palms shall be a maximum of 18 feet. "
The Comm ion agreed to these additions. Motion was made by Commissioner
Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to recommend approval to the City Council
of a Change of Zone and certification of the EIR as it relates thereto, by adoption
of PlanningeCommission Resolution No. 667; and, approve Development Plan and
Conditional Use Permit and certification of the EIR as it relates thereto, by adoption
of Planning Commission Resolution No. 668, subject to conditions as amended. Carried
unani ously (4-0).
7 The Commission informed the public that the hearing for the Change of Zone
would go before the City Counci on the 22nd of January, 1981.
C. Continued Case Nog. ZOA 05-80 and ZOA 06-80 CITY OF PALM DESERT,
Applicant
Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally
permitted uses in the R-3 zone (Multifamily Residential District).
Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.18, regarding conditionally
permitted uses in the R-2 zone (Single Family Residential District).
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and recommended approval- - to the City
Council .
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case.
Mr. Dean Cole, 73-144 Catalina, gave the present zones in his area and stated
he would eventually like to convert his home into an office. He encouraged approval .
There was dicussion on the matter of the properties abutting the proposed
regional center on Monterey, since the properties also abutted R-1. Mr. Diaz
indicated that as long as a parcel abutted the regional commercial zone it could
apply for a conditional use permit for office purposes. Additional discussion
occurred concerning property zoned R-3 or R-2 which are across a street or alley.
from commercially zoned property and the Commission concluded that such parcels
could also have the right to apply fora conditional use permit for office uses.
''.Therefore, the Resolution, Exhibit "A" , were amended as follows:
ZOA 05-80 - (N) Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting,
across street, or alley, from a PC (3) zone or existing professional office use;
residential development standards to be used to insure compatibility.
ZOA 06-80 - (K) Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting,
across street, or alley, from a PC (3) zone or existing professional office use;
residential development standards to be used to insure .compatibility.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
to recommend approval to the City Council , by adoption of Planning Commission
Resolution Nos. 669 and 670, as amended. Carried unanimously (4-0).
VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 669
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF P.'.: "
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, PERTAINING TO
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 (MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) ZONE.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 5th day of November, 1980, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and continued
Public Hearing on the 19th day of November, 1980, 2nd day of December, 1980, and 30th
day of December, 1980, to consider amendment of Municipal Code Title 25, Chapter 68
(Zoning Ordinance) , pertaining to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily
Residential District) zone; and,
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act,
Resolution No. 80-89", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined
that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a
Negative Declaration has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did
find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of a Zoning Ordin-
ance Text Amendment:
1. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the
adopted General Plan.
3. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better serve the
public health, safety and general welfare, than the current
regulations.
f NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
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Desert, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the considerations of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment,
as provided in the attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit "A", to
amend Municipal Code Section 25.20.030, by adding a new use "N"
to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Resi-
dential District) zone.
3. That said Negative Declaration is hereby recommended to the City
Council for approval .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 30th day of December, 1980, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, RICHARDS, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MCLACHLAN
ABSTAIN: NONE Q�CHAR S MILLER, Chairman
ATTEST:
7RAM A. DIAZ, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 669 Page Two
EXHIBIT "A"
25.20.030 Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to a
conditional use permit:
A. - Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions;
B. Clubs, private;
C. Commercial parking lots servicing a commercial establishment within
three hundred feet;
D. Day nurseries and nursery schools;
E. '• Hospitals;
F. '- Hotels with a maximum of eighteen units to the gross acre; ?
G. Neighborhood governmental offices of less than five thousand square
feet of building area;
H.. Planned residential developments (cluster development or condominiums) ;
development standards shall be as approved;
I. Private recreational facilities such as country clubs, tennis and swim
clubs, golf courses, with incidental , limited commercial uses which are commonly
associated and directly related to the primary use;
J. Private schools and colleges, not including art, business, or trade
schools or colleges;
K. Public educational institutions;
L. Public utility and public service facilities;
M. Social Institutional use; and,
N. Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting, across
street, or alley, from commercially zoned property; residential development standards
to be used to insure compatibility.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
REPORT ON: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT
CASE NO: ZOA 05-80
DATE: December 30, 1980, continued from December 2, & November 19, 1980.
I. REQUEST:
Amendment to Municipal Code,. Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally permitted
uses in the R-3 zone (Multifamily Residential District).
II. BACKGROUND:
A. CASE INITIATION:
This amendment was initiated by the Planning Commission on August,
20, 1980, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 626.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The Director of Environmental Services has determined that the proposed
project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment
and a Negative Declaration has been prepared.
III. DISCUSSION:
This case was continued from the December 2, 1980, meeting. At that time,
Staff noted that controls are necessary to insure that professional office
uses are compatible with adjacent uses.
In order to achieve this compatibility, development standards of the zone
regarding setbacks, site coverage, etc. , should be applied to office uses.
Additionally, a one story height limit should be applied to insure compati-
bility with adjacent residential zones and uses. Further, location of any
such use should be limited to areas adjacent to commercial zones or existing
office uses. Using these safeguards will insure that the uses will be low
intensity and compatible with residential uses since it would be a transi-
tional use between residential and commercial .
Staff sees this amendment as an interim measure and not a permanent provision.
The General Plan Update will include a designation for professional office
uses which will coincide with those areas this amendment will apply to.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon the findings and justification contained in draft Resolution:
Recommend approval to the City Council of an Amendment to Municipal Code,
Title 25, Chapter 68, pertaining to conditionally permitted uses in the
R-3 zone (Multifamily Residential District) by adoption of Planning
Commission Resolution No.
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MINUTES
iUcSDAY - DECEMBER 2, 1966
7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner B rkey
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commission Berkey
Co;issio r Kr der
Commissio er McLachlan
Commissi ner Richards
Chairma Miller
Staff Present: Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services
Stan awa, Associate Planner
John osSantos, Assistant Planner
Lind Russell , Planning Secretary
Others Present: Bar y'McClellan, Director of Public Works
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of regular meeting of November 19, 1980.
Motion was made by Co regular/meeting
Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder,
to approve the minutes as s mitted. Carried unanimously (5-0).
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATI NS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case Nos. C/ 03-80 and CUP 17-80 - J. CAMERON ALLARD AND BALLEW/
MCFARLAND, pplicants.
Request fo approval of a Pre-annexation Change of Zone
from R-1 ,000 (Riverside County, Single Family Resi-
dential , 2,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) zone to R.M.
(Mobile ome) or.other zone as deemed appropriate, and
a Condi onal Use Permit to allow.the development of a
646 uni. mobile home subdivision and 13 acres of commer-
cial u es on 165.5 acres. located in the northwest quarter
of Sec ion 4, Township 5, Range 6, east San Bernardino
Base.
Mr. Diaz oted a letter was .received by the applicant requesting a continuance
to January 1981. He stated that Staff concurred with the continuance.
. Motio was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan,
to continue imously (5-0).
f--� B. Continued Case No. ZOA 05-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for initiation of an Amendment to Municipal Code
Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally permitted uses in
the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District) zone or other
zone.
Mr. Diaz presented this case explaining that it was continued from the last
meeting for further study. He stated Staff's recommendation was to amend the R-2
and R-3 zones to allow offices with conditional use permits. Mr. Diaz stated it
would be necessary to readvertise, therefore, requested a Public Hearing on this
amendment for December 30, 1980.
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MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINC
C`_ _.1 9ER 2, 1980
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
to continue the proposed amendment to December 30, 1980. Carried unanimously (5-0).
ntinued Case No C/Z 10-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for initiation of Change of Zone from R-2, S.P.
(Single Family Residential , one unit per 4,000 sq.ft. of.
lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone to R-3, S.P.
(Multifamily Residential , one unit per 2,500 sq.ft. of
lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) or other zone deemed
appropriate on the west side of Monterey Avenue between
Rancho Grande and Park View Drive.
Mr. iaz presented this case statin that Staff was recommending withdrawal
indefinitel for the following reasons: 1� Possible modification of proposed
ZOA 05-80; 2 Rezoning would not change density; 3) General Plan Update might require
rezoning. Mr Diaz noted a petition was submitted by Mr. William Wilson, objecting
to this zone c ange.
There wa a brief discussion on the matter of office/professional zones
being considered during the General Plan Update.
Chairman Mi ler opened the Public Hearing asking if anyonw wished to speak
in FAVOR or OPPOSI ON to this case.
MR. BILL WILS 44-144 Acacia, stated he would rather see offices built in
this area rather than zone change to R-3. He asked if there could be apartment
complexes built in thi area.
Mr. Diaz replied hat there could under the present zoning.
Chairman Miller clo ed the Public Hearing.
Minute Motion was mad by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner
--._.._. Kryder, to withdraw this case Carried unanimously (5-0). y
D. Case Nos. CUP 10-77 Amendment) and 139 C - PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIO , Applicants
Request for an amendmen to an approved Conditional Use Permit
to allow an existing mob le home lot adjacent to the clubhouse
of Portola Country Club t be used as a parking lot within the
RM (Mobile Home) zone, loc ted on the east side of Sutter Mill
Road, 100 ft. north of Quic silver Drive.
Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and illustrated on the map how the design
of the parking would be. He stated .that D sign Review Board did review this case
and approved it; Staff recommended approval
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked for the applicant to
make a presentation.
MR. JACK LAWSON, 74-376 Gary Avenue, Por la Country Club, requested approval .
Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Lawson if had just recognized the need for
more parking.
Mr. Lawson replied that he did and explained hat the parking was presently
very crowded for the residents.
Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished t speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION
to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was losed.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Palm Desert
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Principal Planner
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE .LAND USES DATE: August 15, 1980
FOR SPECIFIC AREAS
PURPOSE: The purposes of this memorandum is to bring to the attention of the
Commission that alternative land use treatments. may be available to achieve
land use compatibility in various areas of the City. This memorandum describes
the current conditions and provides various options to address selected areas
should the. Commission deem some alternative treatment is appropriate.
SPECIFIC SITES: We have observed that techniques to achieve land use compati-
bility are available in those areas adjacent to major thoroughfares and in
those areas where there are special considerations for abutting land uses.
The first area you may wish to discuss is two segments on the west side of
Monterey Avenue. The areas in question are between Rancho Grande and 44th _ -
Avenue and between Arboleda and Park View Drive. The current zoning is single
family residential with most of the area vacant at this time. The residential
lots have direct access onto Monterey Avenue, which is a major thoroughfare.
Other land uses, more compatible with direct access onto a major thoroughfare,
may be deemed more appropriate.
The second area the Commission may wish to discuss is Larrea Street between
San Luis Rey Avenue and Lantana Avenue. The area is currently zoned R-3
(Multi-family) and C-1 (Commercial ) and serves as a -transition between
commercial and single-family residential uses. Additional uses could be
provided to better define the area as a transition between the two aforemen-
tioned uses.
The third area the Commission may wish to consider is the north side of
Alessandro Drive between De Anza Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. The area is
zoned R-3 and serves as a transition area between single-family and commercial
zones. Existing land uses include a mixture of residential (apartments) and
non-residential (i .e. , day care centers, parking lots) uses. Many parcels
remain vacant at this time. Additional conditional uses could be provided to
better develop the area as a buffer between single-family residential and
commercial areas.
OPTIONS: Various options are available to address these areas should the
Commission deem some alternative land use is appropriate. Some of the options
have been mentioned; others are available. A description of each follows:
1. Expand. Conditional Uses: This option permits an expansion of conditional
uses allowed in a zone to include other uses, such as office/professional
service. It would require an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
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Planning Commission
August 15, 1980 Page Two
2. Transitional Land Use Overlay: This method allows for a buffer between
different land uses with mixed or conditional uses therein.
3. Higher Density: This option rezones and redesignates an area from
single-family to multi-family residential . This option al.lows for a
transition area between different uses, as described above.
4. Office/Professional Zone: This option changes current land use and zoning
designations from residential to office/professional services and permits
existing residential structures to remain as legal non-conforming uses,
as well as, existing dwelling units to be converted to offices. This
designation would be intended to -provide a use characterized by law
traffic generation. Furthermore, it would be intended to encourage low
profile development compatible with surrounding or abutting residential
districts. Low profile development is intended to mean that the struc-
ture will take on a residential character to its design. Possible office
uses could include but are not limited to, accountant, architect and
attorney.
Should the Commission decide that alternative land use treatment in the afore-
mentioned or other areas is appropriate, the chosen option will be implemented
as the Commission completes the General Plan Update and/or when the Commission
implements the adopted document. One of the implementation programs of the
General Plan Update is the revision of the current Zoning Ordinance to achieve
consistency between both documents.
COMMISSION ACTION: One of two directions could result from this discussion:
1. The Commission could decide that no action is necessary, or
2. The Commission may want to focus on a certain area or areas and arrive at
a consensus on appropriate land use treatment. Depending on the option
chosen by the Commission, Staff will report back at the appropriate time.
Murrel Crump, Principal Planner
900 Island Drive202
Rancho thane 92270
October 29, 1980
Pay OFe 4D:::� 1:T
City Planning Commission
Palm Desert, California 92260
Centlemen,
In response to a-letter fron me requesting rezoning of my property, I was
advised by Paul Uillia in n a letter dated April 17, 1980 that the Commiss-
ion would consider my letter as a part of the General Plan update underway
at that time. I understand that a meetinT is to be held Norbember 6th and
it was sub ested by your office the other day that I refresh your memory
with another letter.
The property is on the corner of Larrea and Lantana in Palm Desert and is
currently leased by the City of Palm Desert for the Public •lores Department.
The building is used for offices and. the fenced lot on the back is used for
storin.Q heavy equipment.
Althoughthe property is still zoned residential, it has been used for
commercial purposes for the last twenty years. I purchased it in the early
sixties to house Desert 4:aagazine, which I then owned and edited. We had
our editorial offices, our book shop and the mailing room all on the premise.
Desert Vagazine conducted business there until 1977 when I leased it to
Riverside County for a school for retarded children. After one year the
building was in such devastating condition that it cost me V10,000 to put
it back in shape to lease to the Public Works Department. At that time,
Yr. Williams commented that the building had been converted to commercial
purposes so thoroughly that there was no way it could ever be considered
"residential" Considering that it has been used for commercial purposes
for trio decades, it seems unreasonable that yotu should insist upon the
property fulfilling an R-1 use for which it is totallir unqualified.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 669
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, PERTAINING TO
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 (MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) ZONE.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 5th day of November, 1980, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and continued
Public Hearing on the 19th day of November, 1980, 2nd day of December, 1980, and 30th
day of December, 1980, to consider amendment of Municipal Code Title 25, Chapter 68
(Zoning Ordinance) , pertaining to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily
Residential District) zone; and,
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act,
Resolution No. 80-89", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined
that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a
Negative Declaration has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did
find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of a Zoning Ordin-
ance Text Amendment:
1. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the
adopted General Plan.
3. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better serve the
public health, safety and general welfare, than the current
regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Desert, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the considerations of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment,
as provided in the attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit "A", to
amend Municipal Code Section 25.20.030, by adding a new use "N"
to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Resi-
dential District) zone.
3. That said Negative Declaration is hereby recommended to the City
Council for approval .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 30th day of December, 1980, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, RICHARDS, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MCLACHLAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
CHAR TS MILLER, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAM A. DIAZ, Secretary
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I
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 669 Page Two
EXHIBIT "A"
25.20.030 Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to a
conditional use permit:
A. - Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions;
B. Clubs, private;
C. Commercial parking lots servicing a commercial establishment within
three hundred feet;
D. Day nurseries and nursery schools;
E. Hospitals;
F. Hotels with a maximum of eighteen units to the gross acre;
G. Neighborhood governmental offices of less than five thousand square
feet of building area;
H. Planned residential developments (cluster development or condominiums) ;
development standards shall be as approved;
I. Private recreational facilities such as country clubs, tennis and swim
clubs, golf courses, with incidental , limited commercial uses which are commonly
associated and directly related to the primary use;
J. Private schools and colleges, not including art, business, or trade
schools or colleges;
K. Public educational institutions;
L. Public utility and public service facilities;
M. Social Institutional use; and,
N. Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting, across
street, or alley, from commercially zoned property; residential development standards
to be used to insure compatibility.
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 30, 1980 Page Five
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Commissioner Berkey noted hat the question of the economics of another
market in the City was raised. r. Diaz stated that the EIR showed there is
sufficient demand for this ad itional market.
Chairman Miller re ewed the added Special Conditions, which were as follows:
"12. Height of windows of retail shops, adjacent-to Hidden Palms shall be limited to
6 feet above grade. "
"13. Height of r ail shops, adjacent to Hidden Palms shall be a maximum of 18 feet. "
The Comm' sion agreed to these additions. Motion was made by Commissioner
Richards, seco ded by Commissioner Kryder, to recommend approval to the City Council
of a Change Zone and certification of the EIR as it relates thereto, by adoption
of Plannin Commission Resolution No. 667; and, approve Development Plan and
Conditi0 Use Permit and certification of the EIR as it relates thereto, by adoption
of Planyt�ing Commission Resolution No. 668, subject to conditions as amended. Carried
unani 6usly (4-0).
The CowmissiDn informed the public that the hearing for the Change of Zone
would go before the City Counci on the 22nd of January, 1981.
C. Continued Case Not . ZOA 05-80 and ZOA 06-80 CITY OF PALM DESERT,
Applicant
Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally
permitted uses in the R-3 zone (Multifamily Residential District).
Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.18, regarding conditionally
permitted uses in the R-2 zone (Single Family Residential District.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and recommended approval to the City
Council .
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case.
Mr. Dean Cole, 73-144 Catalina, gave the present zones in his area and stated
he would eventually like to convert his home into an office. He encouraged approval .
There was dicussion on the matter of the properties abutting the proposed
regional center on Monterey, since the properties also abutted R-1: Mr. Diaz
indicated that as long as a parcel abutted the regional commercial zone it could
apply for a conditional use permit for office purposes. Additional discussion
occurred concerning property zoned R-3 or R-2 which are across a street or alley.
from commercially zoned property and the Commission concluded that such parcels
could also have the right to apply for a conditional use permit for office uses.
Therefore, the Resolution, Exhibit "A" , were amended as follows:
ZOA 05-80 - (N) Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting,
across street, or alley, from a PC (3) zone or existing professional office use;
residential development standards to be used to insure compatibility.
ZOA 06-80 - (K) Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting,
across street, or alley, from a PC (3) zone or existing professional office use;
residential development standards to be used to insure compatibility.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
to recommend approval to the City Council , by adoption of Planning Commission
Resolution Nos. 669 and 670, as amended. Carried unanimously (4-0).
VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, PERTAINING TO
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 (MULTIFAMILY RESI-
DENTIAL DISTRICT) ZONE.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California
did on the 5th day of November, 1980, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and continued
Public Hearing on the 19th day of November, 1989, and 2nd day of December, 1980, to
consider amendment of Municipal Code Title 25, Chapter 68 (Zoning Ordinance) ,
pertaining to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential
District) zone; and,
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act,
Resolution No. 80-89" , in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined
that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and
a Negative Declaration has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing , upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission
did find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment:
1 . That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the
adopted General Plan.
3. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better serve the public
health, safety, and general welfare, than the current regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the considerations of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment,
as provided in the attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit "A" , to
amend Municipal Code Title 25, Chapter 68, by adding a new use
"K" to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily
Residential District) zone.
3. That said Negative Declaration is hereby recommended to the City
Council for approval .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 2nd day of December, 1980, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CHARLES MILLER, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON DIAZ, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. Page Two
EXHIBIT "A"
25.20.030 Conditional uses: The following uses may be permitted subject
to a conditional use permit:
A. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions ;
B Clubs, private:
C. Commercial parking lots servicing a commercial establishment
within three hundred feet;
D. Day nurseries and nursery schools;
E. Hospitals;
F. Hotels with a maximum of eighteen units to the gross acre;
G. Neighborhood governmental offices of less than five thousand square
feet of building area;
H. Planned residential developments (cluster development or condominiums) ;
development standards shall be as approved;
I . Private recreational facilities such as country clubs , tennis and swim
clubs , golf courses, with incidental , limited commercial uses which are commonly
associated and directly related to the primary use;
J. Private schools and colleges, not including art, business , or trade
schools or colleges;
K. Public educational institutions ;
L. Public utility and public service facilities ; and
M. Social institutional use.
N. Professional offices, provided property to be developed is abutting
a P.C. (3) zone or existing professional office use.
Y - " 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
January 21 , 1981
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
INITIATION BY THE PALM DESERT PLANNING
COMMISSION OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENT RELATIVE TO CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED
USES IN THE R-3 ZONE DISTRICT.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the
Palm Desert city Council to consider an initiation by the PAL11 DESERT
PLANNING COMMISSION, of an amendment to Municipal Code chapter 25.20,
regarding conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential)
zone district.
SAID Public Hearing will be held on February 12, 1981 , at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall , 45-275 Prickly
Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested
persons are invited to attend and be heard.
SHEILA n, GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City o£ Palm Desert, California
PUBLISH: Palm Desert Post
January 29, 1981
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2, 1980
7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Berkey
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioner Berkey
Commissioner Kryder
Commissioner McLachlan
Commissioner Richards
Chairman Miller
Staff Present: Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services
Stan Sawa, Associate Planner
John DosSantos, Assistant Planner
Linda Russell , Planning Secretary
Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of' Public Works
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of regular meeting of November 19, 1980.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder,
to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0).
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case Nos. C/Z .03-80 and CUP 17-80 J. CAMERON ALLARD AND BALLEW/
MCFARLAND, Applicants.
Request for approval of -a Pre-annexation Change of Zone
from R-1 12,000 (Riverside County, Single Family Resi-
dential , 12,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) zone to R.M.
(Mobile Home) or other zone as deemed appropriate, and
a Conditional Use Permit to allow the development of a
646 unit mobile home subdivision and 13 acres of commer-
cial uses on 165.5 acres located in the northwest quarter
of Section 4, Township 5, Range 6, east San Bernardino
Base.
Mr. Diaz noted a letter was received by the applicant requesting a continuance
to January 1981. He stated that Staff concurred with the continuance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan,
to continue this case to January 1981. Carried unanimously (5-0).
B. Continued Case No. ZOA 05-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for initiation of an Amendment to Municipal Code
Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally permitted uses in
the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District) zone or other
zone.
Mr. Diaz presented this case explaining that it was continued from the last
meeting for further study. He stated Staff's recommendation was to amend the R-2
and R-3 zones to allow offices with conditional use permits. Mr. Diaz stated it
would be necessary to readvertise, therefore, requested a Public Hearing on this
amendment for December 30, 1980.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
REPORT ON: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT
CASE NO: ZOA 05-80
DATE: December 30, 1980, continued from December 2, & November 19, 1980.
I. REQUEST:
Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally permitted
uses in the R-3 zone (Multifamily Residential District).
II. BACKGROUND:
A. CASE INITIATION:
This amendment was initiated by the Planning Commission on August,
20, 1980, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 626.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The Director of Environmental Services has determined that the proposed
project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment
and a Negative Declaration has been prepared.
III. DISCUSSION:
This case was continued from the December 2, 1980, meeting. At that time,
Staff noted that controls are necessary to insure that professional office
uses are compatible with adjacent uses.
In order to achieve this compatibility, development standards of the zone
regarding setbacks, site coverage, etc. , should be applied to office uses.
Additionally, a one story height limit should be applied to insure compati-
bility with adjacent residential zones and uses. Further, location of any
such use should be limited to areas adjacent to commercial zones or existing
office uses. Using these safeguards will insure that the uses will be low
intensity and compatible with residential uses since it would be a transi-
tional use between residential and commercial .
Staff sees this amendment as an interim measure and not a permanent provision.
The General Plan Update will include a designation for professional office
uses which will coincide with those areas this amendment will apply to.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon the findings and justification contained in draft Resolution:
Recommend approval to the City Council of an Amendment to Municipal Code,
Title 25, Chapter 68, pertaining to conditionally permitted uses in the
R-3 zone (Multifamily Residential District) by adoption of Planning
Commission Resolution No.
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MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2, 1980
7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner B rkey
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commission Berkey
Commissio r Kryder
Commissio er McLachlan
Commissi ner Richards
Chairma Miller
Staff Present: Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services
Stan awa, Associate Planner
John osSantos, Assistant Planner
Lind Russell , Planning Secretary
Others Present: Bar y McClellan, Director of Public Works
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of regular meeting of November 19, 1980.
Motion was made by Co issioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder,
to approve the minutes as s mitted. Carried unanimously (5-0).
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATI NS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case Nos. C/ 03-80 and CUP 17-80 - J. CAMERON ALLARD AND BALLEW/
MCFARLAND, pplicants.
Request fo approval of a Pre-annexation Change of Zone
from R-1 ,000 (Riverside County, Single Family Resi-
dential , 2,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) zone to R.M.
(Mobile ome) or.other zone as deemed appropriate, and
a Condi onal Use Permit to allow the development of a
646 uni mobile home subdivision and 13 acres of commer-
cial u es on 165.5 acres located in the northwest quarter
of Sec ion 4, Township 5, Range 6, east San Bernardino
Base.
Mr. Diaz oted a letter was received by the applicant requesting a continuance
to January 1981. He stated that Staff concurred with the continuance.
Motio was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan,
to continue imously (5-0).
�—� B. Continued Case No. ZOA 05-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for initiation of an Amendment to Municipal Code
Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally permitted uses in
the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District) zone or other
zone.
Mr. Diaz presented this case explaining that it was continued from the last
meeting for further study. He stated Staff's recommendation was to amend the R-2
and R-3 zones to allow offices with conditional use permits. Mr. Diaz stated it
would be necessary to readvertise, therefore, requested a Public Hearing on this
amendment for December 30, 1980.
MINUTES ,
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINC
DECEMBER 2, 1980 Page Two
VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
to continue the proposed amendment to December 30, 1980. Carried unanimously (5-0).
ontinued Case No C/Z 10-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for initiation of Change of Zone from R-2, S.P.
(Single Family Residential , one unit per 4,000 sq.ft. of.
lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone to R-3, S.P.
(Multifamily Residential , one unit per 2,500 sq.ft. of
lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) or other zone deemed
appropriate on the west side of Monterey Avenue between
Rancho Grande and Park View Drive.
Mr. iaz presented this case statin that Staff was recommending withdrawal
indefinitel for the following reasons: 1� Possible modification of proposed
ZOA 05-80; 2 Rezoning would not change density; 3) General Plan Update might require
rezoning. Mr. Diaz noted a petition was submitted by Mr. William Wilson, objecting
to this zone c ange.
There wa a brief discussion on the matter of office/professional zones
being considered uring the General Plan Update.
Chairman Mi ler opened the Public Hearing asking if anyonw wished to speak
in FAVOR or OPPOSI ON to this case.
MR. BILL WILS 44-144 Acacia, stated he would rather see offices built in
this area rather than zone change to R-3. He asked if there could be apartment
complexes built in thi area.
Mr. Diaz replied hat there could under the present zoning.
Chairman Miller clo ed the Public Hearing. 1
Minute Motion was mad by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, to withdraw this case Carried unanimously (5-0).
D. Case Nos. CUP 10-77 Amendment) and 139 C - PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIO , Applicants
Request for an amendmen to an approved Conditional Use Permit
to allow an existing mob le home lot adjacent to the clubhouse
of Portola Country Club t be used as a parking lot within the
RM (Mobile Home) zone, loc ted on the east side of Sutter Mill
Road, 100 ft. north of Quic silver Drive.
Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and illustrated on the map how the design
of the parking would be. He stated that D sign Review Board did review this case
and approved it; Staff recommended approval
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked for the applicant to
make a presentation.
MR. JACK LAWSON, 74-376 Gary Avenue, Por la Country Club, requested approval .
Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Lawson if had just recognized the need for
more parking.
Mr. Lawson replied that he did and explained hat the parking was presently
very crowded for the residents.
Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION
to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was losed.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Palm Desert
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Principal Planner
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE LAND USES DATE: August 15, 1980
FOR SPECIFIC AREAS
PURPOSE: The purposes of this memorandum is to bring to the attention of the
Commission that alternative land use treatments may be available to achieve
land use compatibility in various areas of the City. This memorandum describes
the current conditions and provides various options to address selected areas
should the Commission deem some alternative treatment is appropriate.
SPECIFIC SITES: We have observed that techniques to achieve land use compati-
bility are available in those areas adjacent to major thoroughfares and in
those areas where there are special considerations for abutting- la'nd uses.
The first area you may wish to discuss is two segments on the westside of
Monterey Avenue. The areas in question are between Rancho Grande and 44th
Avenue and between Arboleda and Park View Drive. The current zoning is single
family residential with most of the area vacant at this time. The residential
lots have direct access onto Monterey Avenue, which is a major thoroughfare.
Other land uses, more compatible with direct access onto a major thoroughfare,
may be deemed more appropriate.
The second area the Commission may wish to discuss is Larrea Street between
San Luis Rey Avenue and Lantana Avenue. The area is currently zoned R-3
(Multi-family) and C-1 (Commercial ) and serves as a transition between
commercial and single-family residential uses. Additional uses could be
provided to better define the area as a transition between the two aforemen-
tioned uses.
The third area the Commission may wish to consider is the north side of
Alessandro Drive between De Anza Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. The area is
zoned R-3 and serves as a transition area between single-family and commercial
zones. Existing land uses include a mixture of residential (apartments) and
non-residential (i .e. , day care centers, parking lots) uses. Many parcels
remain vacant at this time. Additional conditional uses could be provided to
better develop the area as a buffer between single-family residential and
commercial areas.
OPTIONS: Various options are available to address these areas should the
Commission deem some alternative land use is appropriate. Some of the options
have been mentioned; others are available. A description of each follows:
1. Expand Conditional Uses: This option permits an expansion of conditional
uses allowed in a zone to include other uses, such as office/professional
service. It would require an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Commission
August 15, 1980 Page Two
2. Transitional Land Use Overlay: This method allows for a buffer between
different land uses with mixed or conditional uses therein.
3. Higher Density: This option rezones and redesignates an area from
single-family to multi-family residential . This option allows for a
transition area between different uses, as described above.
4. Office/Professional Zone: This option changes current land use and zoning
designations from residential to office/professional services and permits
existing residential structures to remain as legal non-conforming uses ,
as well .as, . existing dwelling units to be converted to offices. This
designation would be intended. to provide a use characterized by low
traffic generation. Furthermore, it would be intended to encourage low
profile development compatible with surrounding or abutting residential
districts. Low profile development is intended to mean that the struc-
ture will take on a residential character to its design. Possible office
uses could include but are not limited to, accountant, architect and
attorney.
Should the Commission decide that alternative land use treatment' in the afore-
mentioned or other areas is appropriate, the chosen option will be implemented
as the Commission completes the General Plan Update and/or when the Commission
implements the adopted document. One of the implementation programs of the
General Plan Update is the revision of the current Zoning Ordinance to achieve
consistency between both documents.
COMMISSION ACTION: One of two directions could result from this discussion:
1. The Commission could decide that no action is necessary, or
2. The Commission may want to focus on a certain area or areas and arrive at
a consensus on appropriate land use treatment. Depending on the option
chosen by the Commission, Staff will report back at the appropriate time.
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City Planning Commission
Palm Desert, California 92260
Gentlemen,
In response to a letter from me requesting rezoning of my property, I was
advised by Paul Williams in a letter dated April 17, 1980 that the Commiss-
ion would consider my letter as a part of the General Plan Update underway
at that time. I understand that a meeting is to be held No%ember 6th and
it,was suggested by your office the other day that I refresh your memory
with another letter.
The property is on the corner of Larrea and Lantana in Palm Desert and is
currently leased by the City of Palm Desert for the Public Works Department.
The building is used for offices and the fenced lot on the back is used for
storing heavy equipment.
Althoughthe property is still zoned residential, it has been used for
commercial purposes for the last twenty years. I purchased it in the early
sixties to house Desert Magazine, which I then owned and edited. We had
our editorial offices, our book shop and the mailing room all on the premise.
Desert Magazine conducted business there until 1977 when I leased it to
Riverside County for a school for retarded children. After one year the "
building was in such devastating condition that it cost me w10,000 to put
it back in shape to lease to the Public Works Department. At that time,
Mr. Williams comsented that the building had been converted to commercial
purposes so thoroughly that there was no way it could ever be considered
"residential.' Considering that it has been used for commercial purposes
for two decates, it seems unreasonable that you should insist upon the
property fulfilling an R-3 use for which it is totally unqualified.
When youfnew city hall is finished and the present lease on my property
has expired, I am considering the idea of replacing the building with a
contemporary energy-saving professional office building compatible with
the professional buildings directlyacross the street from it. This would be
a far greater asset to the beauty of our community th* would be an empty,
obsolete, rundown structure -- which it will have to remain if I am not per-
mitted to make a practical, financially remunerative use of the property.
I am sure that tie would be no objection from the office buildings across
the street the church next door, as those property owners areas anxious
-as,a,am or t property to be put to its highest and best use.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
REPORT ON: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT
CASE NO: ZOA 05-80
DATE: December 2, 1980, continued from November 19, 1980.
I. REQUEST:
Initiation of an Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.20 , regarding
conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District)
or other zone.
II. BACKGROUND:
A. CASE INITIATION:
This amendment was initiated by the Planning Commission on
August 20, 1980, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 626.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The Director of Environmental Services has determined that the proposed
project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment
and a Negative Declaration has been prepared.
III . DISCUSSION:
In August of this year, the Commission reviewed a report addressing ways to
achieve land use compatibility in selected areas of the City. (see attached
report) . The Commission felt expanding the permitted conditional uses in
the R-3 zone to include professional office uses would achieve the desired
results. Allowing office uses would permit possible legalization of existing
uses on Larrea Street and Alessandro Drive. Additionally, the Commission felt
it would permit an alternate type of land use on Monterey Avenue (if the
frontage is rezoned to R-3) .
Staff has reevaluated the proposed amendment and feels there may be undesirable
ramifications if professional office uses are permitted in the R-3 zone.
Without adequate controls, intermingling of residential and office uses could
be detrimental to each other and to adjacent properties.
Staff feels if specific areas of the City are not appropriate for residential
use a new professional office or similar zone should be developed. The General
Plan Update will include a land use designation to be used as a single or
dual designation to accomodate a professional office zone.
Should the Commission feel it is necessary to provide a vehicle.to allow
professional office uses in the interim, it would be possible to conditionally
allow such uses in the R-2 or R-3 zone. Such uses should be low intensity
and compatible with residential uses since it would be a transitional use
between residential and commercial .
In order to achieve this compatibility, development standards of the zone
regarding setbacks, site coverage, etc. , should be applied to office uses. .
Additionally, a one story height limit should be applied to insure compat-
ibility with adjacent residential zones and uses. Further, location of any
such use should be limited to areas adjacent to commercial zones or existing
office uses.
STAFF REPORT
ZOA 05-80
November 19, 1980 Page Two
Attached is a Resolution which would allow professional offices
with a Conditional Use Permit in the R-3 zone, and set standards
to insure compatibility.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Determine acceptability of Zoning Ordinance Amendment, and if
deemed appropriate :
Direct staff to schedule Public Hearing for amendment to R2
zone pertaining to conditionally permitted uses in the R-2
(Single Family Residential District) zone, or, recommend approval
to City Council of an Amendment to Municipal Code Title 25 ,
Chapter 68, pertaining to conditionally permitted uses in the
R-3 (Multifamily Residential District) zone, by adoption of
Planning Commission Resolution No .
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 1980
1:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was
called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Richards
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioner Berkey
Commissioner Kryder
Commissioner McLachlan
Commissioner Richards
Chairman Miller
Staff Present: Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services
Stan Sawa, Associate Planner
John Dos Santos, Assistant Planner
Linda Russell , Planning Secretary
Others Present: Martin Bouman, City Manager
Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of regular meeting of November 5, 1980.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan,
to approve the Minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0).
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from Las Sombras Village regarding Painters Pathand
Highway 111.
Mr. Sawa suggested to review this letter as part of Discussion Item "B".
The Commission concurred.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Continued Case No. ZOA 05-80 CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Initiation of an amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.30,
regarding conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multi-
family Residential District) zone. —
Mr. Diaz explained that Staff would like to request posponing this matter
for two weeks to allow an opportunity of giving a recommendation that would ease
some concerns Staff has at this point in time.
Commissioner Richards felt Staff's request was acceptable.
Commissioner Berkey suggested that the Public Hearing be opened to both
Items A and B of the Publ+ic Hearings because they are interrelated. The Commission
agreed and Commissioner Berkey was excused because of a Conflict of Interest.
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to Case Nos. ZOA 05-80 and C/Z 10-80.
continued. . .
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MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 1980 Page Three
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Commissioner Richards felt that because of the Hahn Center the commercial
buildings along Monterey would be appropriate.
Commissioner McLachlan also felt that because of concerns that are not
resolved it should be continued. He added that parking could be a critical
problem.
Further discussion continued regarding what alternatives could be available.
Chairman Miller reopened the Public Hearing and motion was made by Commissioner
McLachlan, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue Case Nos. ZOA 05-80 and
C/Z 10-80 to December 2, 1980. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Berkey abstained).
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review and approval of preliminary plans for 9 acre public park at
the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue.
Mr. Diaz explained that he met with the Representatives and felt that there
were a number of concerns that still needed to be evaluated by the Director of
Public Works and himself. He requested a continuance until next month.
Commissioner McLachlan asked if the tennis courts would be for public use.
Mr. Diaz replied that they would.
The Commission had no objections for a continuance, therefore, Minute Motion
was made by Commissioner McLachlan, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to continue
this matter to December 17, 1980. Carried unanimously (5-0) .
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. 62 C - ROGER FULLER, Applicant - Review of parking lot lights for
commercial complex located at the southeast corner of Ocotillo
Drive and E1 Paseo.
Mr. Diaz explained that Staff did examine the alternate lights and found
that they were compatible to the light standards on the building and there was
no glare impact on the adjacent residents. Therefore, Staff recommended that if
the alternate parking lot lights are approved that the operation of the lights be
limited. until 10:00 p.m.
The Commission also felt the .present lights being used were compatible and
there was no glare problem.
Chairman Miller asked if the applicant cared to address the Commission.
MRS. BARBARA FULLER, 24 Green Oaks Drive, Atherton, stated they would be
willing to shield the lighting if there was a glare problem.
Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey,
to approve the alternate lights with limited operation until 9:00 p.m. Carried
unanimously (5-0) .
IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - NONE
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Consideration of redesignation of Conte Property (Country Club Drive
near Portola Avenue) from "Low Density" to "General ".
continued. . .
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 1980 Page Four
VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
C. ase N�ZOACITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
An initiation of an Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter
25.30, regarding conditionally permitted uses in the R-3
(Multifamily Residential District) zone.
Mr. Sawa stated that this case relates to the previous Change of Zone
therefore, should also be continued indefinitely until the General Plan Update is
completed.
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak
in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There was none.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to
continue this case to the meeting of November 19, 1980. Carried unanimously (5-0) .
D. Case No. DP 03-80 (Amendment) - STEIN-BRIEF/VISTA AND BALLEW-MCFARLAND,
Applicants
An Amendment of an approved Development Plan to allow the
construction of a 6,151 sq.ft. conference facility and 48
additional hotel units on 2.54 acres of a 29.29 acre site
on the west side of Highway 111, south of 44th Avenue.
Mr. Sawa presented this case indicating that the 2.54 acre site was previously
considered as undeveloped and the applicants are now proposing 48 hotel units and
a conference facility on this site. He referred to the exhibits pointing out the
design of the project with the changes. He explained an additional request by the
applicant was to utilize 10% of the hotel units for employees. He stated if Staff
determines this is permissable, the applicant can submit a future amendment. Mr.
Sawa noted that Staff recommended the 2. 54 acre site to be included as part of
Phase I.
Commissioner Kryder was concerned about the collection of toom' taxes. He
asked how this would be determined. Mr. Sawa replied that the applicant was present
and can answer the question.
Commissioner Richards felt that there was no justification for 10% of the
hotel units to be utilized for employment.
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant cared to
make a presentation.
MR. JIM SMITH, Stein-Brief/Vista, 18071 Fitch Ave. , Irvine, briefly reviewed
the background of the project. In describing the conference facility, Mr. Smith
stated that it would attract seminar groups, 100 to 300 people. He explained how
the redesign of this building created the setback deficiency. Mr. Smith further
explained that this part of the project would be part of Phase I.
Mr. Smith gave a detailed explanation as to why he requested the hotel units
for employees. He stated that they wanted to keep the management personnel for long-
term employment in order to be able to operate a quality hotel . He also felt that the
housing market would make it impossible for employees to afford housing nearby. He
noted that this would require an amendment of one of the original conditions.
Commissioner Richards felt that 10% was not needed. Mr. Smith replied that
the number of rooms to be used would be determined in the future and that it could
be more or less than 10%.
Commissioner McLachlan asked for the cost of the units. Mr. Smith stated
that a preliminary figure would be about $100,000 to $110,000. Commissioner McLachlan
pointed out that housing nearby would probably be available for that amount or less.
Mr. Smith stated that the hotel would retain ownership of the units and would be
giving up the revenue.
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 5, 1980 Page Five
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Commissioner Berkey was in favor of the developer providing housing for
employees. It was noted that this matter would be determined by a future amendment.
Mr. Smith submitted a list of positions which would occupy the hotel units.
Chairman Miller was also concerned about the collection of City room tax. He
was not in favor of employees living in the units.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder,
to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 652, subject
to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0).
E. Case No. CUP 13-80 - JACK KLOTZ and SANDY BAUM, Applicants
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Associated Parking
Variance and Joint Use Parking Agreement to allow a Dinner
House to occupy 6,505 sq.ft. of space, in a commercial
complex within a C-1, S.P. (General Commercial , Scenic
Preservation Overlay) zone located on the east side of
San Pablo Avenue, between Highway 111 and El Paseo
(73-520 El Paseo) .
Mr. Sawa reviewed the site plan and explained that the proposed restaurant
would be opened in the evenings only, therefore, the applicant is requesting joint
use parking. Mr. Sawa stated that Staff felt the patio area should be cut to one
half the proposed size to insure that no parking problems arise. Staff recommended
approval .
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant wished
to make a presentation.
MR. JACK KLOTZ, 1467 No. Avenida Drive, stated he did not object to Staff's
recommendation and requested approval .
Chairman Miller asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in
FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to
approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 653. Carried
unanimously (4-0). COMMISSIONER MCLACHLAN LEFT DURING THIS ITEM.
F. Case No. CUP 14-80 and TT 17104 - LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, Applicant
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Tract Map,
to allow the subdivision of 31 existing duplex lots into 62
single family lots on 9.8 acres within the R-2 (5) , S.P.
(Single Family Residential , one unit per 5,000 sq.ft. of lot
area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone generally located at
the northwest corner of Rutledge Way and Portola Avenue.
Mr. Sawa presented this case reviewing the staff report and describing the
proposed project. Staff recommended approval .
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant cared
to make a presentation.
MR. BILL SULLIVAN, Representative, 45-445 Portola, stated they did not object
to the conditions and asked for approval .
Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Sullivan what the prices would be for the
homes. Mr. Sullivan replied approximately $75,000 to $85,000.
Chairman Miller asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in
FAVOR or OPPOSITION of this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed.
`J
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
REPORT ON: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
CASE NO: ZOA 05-80
DATE: November 5, 1980
I. REQUEST:
ti
An initiation of an Amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.(0, regarding
conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multi-family Residential ) zone
district.
II. DISCUSSION:
This Zoning Ordinance Amendment has been scheduled for consideration at
this meeting. This Amendment was initiated in conjunction with C/Z 05-80.
which has also been scheduled for this meeting. Staff feels that this
item should be postponed until the General Plan Update is completed. This
will insure that any amendments to the Zoning Ordinance will be in concert
with the General Plan goals and objectives.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Continue indefinitely Case No. ZOA 05-80 until General Plan Update is
completed.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(20109 2015. 5 CCP)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF
LEGAL NOTICE
ZOA 05-80
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States and a resident of the
County aforesaid ; I am over the
age of eighteen years,, and not
a party to or interested in the
above entitled matter. I am the CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE,'
principal clerk of the printer INpITgISAETRION LBsY THE 1Q�p.tA LM
of PALM DESERT POST, a newpaper of AVANT POFNAi ZONONG
general circulation, printed 'ORDINANCE AMiN6
'ORDINANCE
RELATIVE TO.CON.
and published daily In the DITIONALLY PERMITTED
USES IN THE R3 ZONE
city of Riverside, County Count of DISTRICT.
CASE NO. ZOA OS!0
Riversides and which newspaper NOTICE 15 HEREBY GIV.
EN that a Public Hearing will
has been adjudged a newspaper of beheld befnooreCWtohmee Palm De-
osideenan lnitiatlon vnthe
general circulation by the PALM DESERT PLANNING
COMMISuperior Court of the County of mentto uN or C Amend
tmeernt to Municipal Cede ino Chow i
Riversides State of Californian aivrmittf°pOedr uws dln the}IR
under date of October 59 19649 xM 'ti-fomuv ResidentraU
�disirid.
Case number 83658; that the ,SgID Public Hearinawni be .
. heild on November 5, 1980, at
notice, of which the annexed is 7jb°ptePr;'rnl0p the c °na
LL the Palm
a printed copy, has been published Ctty Hall, 45275 Prick lyY•Peon
e. Palm Desert, Califor-
in each regular and entire issue n�I at itch time s aregte
g :n(' Interested persons are to
of said newspaper and not in any vited to attend and be heard. If
,'agXaVed, this proposal will
'amend the ZoningOrdinance
supplement thereof on the following ielattve to condlonaliv-4W-
pmpoMed uses In the R-3 Zone
dates, to—wit: 51<AN t.
' SAWA
.Arnno Secretory -
10/23 91980 missson Planning
POP-10/23
I Certify (or declare) under
penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Dated October .239 1980
at Riversides California
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 641
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECINDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
NO. 626 AND INITIATING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMEND-
MENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 25.20 RELATIVE TO CONDITION-
ALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 ZONE DISTRICT.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code, Chapter 25.82 provides that the Planning
Commission may initiate a Public Hearing for the purpose of recommending amend-
ments for the Zoning Ordinance Text to the City Council ; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance Text "Municipal Code Title 25" contains
specific conditionally permitted uses within the Multi-family Residential zone
districts "Chapter 25.20"; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission deemed it necessary to consider said
chapter for possible expansion of and/or a revision to the conditionally permitted
uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the Planning Commission in this matter.
2. That the Commission does hereby recind Resolution No. 626,
which sets a Public Hearing for October 28, 1980.
3. That the Secretary to the Planning Commission is hereby requested
to schedule a revised date for Public Hearing on November 5, 1980,
I for consideration of an amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter
Il 25.30, relative to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3
Zone District.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of September, 1980, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, MCLACHLAN, MILLER, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CHARLES MILER, Chairman
ATTEST:
MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary
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45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
October 16, 1980 CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
INITIATION BY THE PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO CONDI-
TIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 ZONE DISTRICT.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
NOTICE IS HEREBY- GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be heldibefore the Palm Desert
Planning Commission to consider an initiation by the PALM DESERT PLANNING
COMMISSION of an Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 25!`0 regarding conditionally
permitted uses in the R-3 (Multi-family Residential ) zone district.
SAID Public Hearing will be held on November 5, 1980, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall , 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm
Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited
to attend and be heard. If approved, this proposal will amend the Zoning
Ordinance relative to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 Zone District.
STAN SAWA, Acting Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
PUBLISH: Palm Desert Post
October 23, 1980
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 641
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECINDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
NO. 626 AND INITIATING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMEND-
MENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 25.20 RELATIVE TO CONDITION-
ALLY PERMITTED-U-SES IN THE R-3 ZONE DISTRICT.
CASE NO'. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code, Chapter 25.82 provides that the Planning
Commission may initiate a Public Hearing for the purpose of recommending amend-
ments for the Zoning Ordinance Text to the City Council ; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance Text "Municipal Code Title 25" contains
specific conditionally permitted uses within the Multi-family Residential zone
districts "Chapter 25.20"; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission deemed it necessary to consider said
chapter for possible expansion of and/or a revision to the conditionally permitted
uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the Planning Commission in this matter.
2. That the Commission does hereby recind Resolution No. 626,
which sets a Public Hearing for October 28, 1980.
3. That the Secretary to the Planning Commission is hereby requested
to schedule a revised date for Public Hearing on November 5, 1980,
( for consideration of an amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter
1 25.30, relative to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3
Zone District.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of September, 1980, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, MCLACHLAN, MILLER, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CH ARLES MILLER, Chairman
ATTEST:
l
MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 626
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING �COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
AN AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 25.20 RELATIVE TO
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE R-3 ZONE DISTRICT.
CASE NO. ZOA 05-80
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code, Chapter 25.82 provides that the Planning
Commission may initiate a Public Hearing for the purpose of recommending amend-
ments for the Zoning Ordinance Text to the City Counci ; and, -
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance Text "Municipal Code Title 25" contains
specific conditionally permitted uses within the Multi-family Residential Zone
Districts "Chapter 25.20"; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission deemed it necessary to consider said
chapter for possible expansion of and/or a revision to the conditionally permitted
uses.
b the Planning Commission of the City of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDy g Y
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the Planning Commission in this matter.
2. That the Secretary to the Planning Commission is hereby requested
to schedule a Public Hearing on October 28, 1980; for considera-
tion of an amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 25.30, rela-
tive to conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 Zone District.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of August, 1980, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, RICHARDS, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MCLACHLAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
CH RLES MILLER, Chairman
ATTEST:
MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary
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I
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 20, 1980
1:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was
called to order at 1:02 P.M. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council
Chambers after a one hour study session.
II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Kryder
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioner Berkey
Commissioner Kryder
Commissioner Richards
Chairman Miller
Excused Absent: Commissioner McLachlan
Staff Present: Murrel Crump, Principal Planner
Stan Sawa, Associate Planner
John Dos Santos, Assistant Planner
Others Present: Clyde Beebe, Director of Public Works
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of regular meeting of August 5, 1980
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards
to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (4-0).
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE `
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None at this point of the meeting - refer to following minutes for
items subsequently considered under New Business.
IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS
Prior to the Commission's consideration of cases acted on by the Design
Review Board at their meeting of August 12, 1980, Mr. Crump informed the Commission
that the City has been contacted by adjacent property owners regarding Case No.
217 MF. Mr. Crump briefly described the project and the property owner's objections.
He informed the Commission that the applicant initially contacted the City to deter-
mine whether or not a Conditional Use Permit would be required; the City decided to
process the item as a design review case since communications have been received.
Mr. Crump suggested that the Commission, by minute motion, continue this case and
require a Conditional Use Permit.
With these opening remarks Mr. Sawa presented the Design Review Board cases
for Commission's consideration.
217 MF - Preliminary plans for landscaping of entry for condominium project
in Iddian�eT7s located on the south side of Fairway Drive at Cook Street for
INDIAN WELLS ASSOCIATES.
Mr. Sawa described the project and stated that the ORB granted preliminary
approval of landscape plans subject to final plans being submitted for review. He
indicated that the property owner' s main objection is that the original plans
showed more landscaping and greater separation between the service entry lane and
residential structures.
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IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS (continued)
Commissioner Berkey suggested that'. instead of requiring the applicant to
apply for a Conditional Use Permit the Commission should continue this case and
invite the affected property owners to the next Commission meeting.
Chairman Miller invited the applicant to speak before the Commission.
JIM PIERCE, Vintage Properties, briefly explained the scope of the project
that is located in Palm Desert. He stated that he supported a continuance to the
September 2, 1980, Commission meeting to allow adjacent property owners to provide
input.
218 MF - Mr. Sawa presented this case explaining that carport structures were
required as a part of the approval for the conversion to co-op ownership. He described
the project and indicated that the Design Review Board approved the case with some
revisions. He reviewed those revisions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder to
approve the Design Review Board's actions by adoption of Planning Commission Reso-
lution No. 625, as amended. Carried unanimously (4-0) ; and,
By minute motion, Case No. 217 MF was continued to the meeting of September
2, 1980. Carried unanimously (4-0).
Chairman Miller called for Item XI, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, before the Commis-
sion proceeded to their Discussion Items.
X1 . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MS. PAT MARTIN, Ballew-McFarland: Comments relative to proposed
development project at the northeast corner of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive.
Ms. Martin asked if final working drawings could be processed while the park design
is still being reviewed. The Planning Commission agreed to such a processing proce-
dure.
2. CLYDE BEEBE, Director of Public Works: Commented that this was his last
Planning Commission meeting and expressed his appreciation for the past cooperation
he received from the Commission during his tenure with the City.
There being no other persons wishing to address the Commission, Chairman Miller
requested that the Commission return to Item X.
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Consideration of Alternative Land Uses for Specific Areas of t.ne City.
The Commission originally discussed this matter during the study session
which preceded the meeting. At that time, Mr. Crump reviewed the options and various
sites for Commission consideration. After a brief discussion the Commission decided
to initiate a Change of Zone for specific areas on the west side of Monterey Avenue
from R-2, S.P. to R-3 S.P. and to expand conditional use permissable in a R-3 zone.
Chairman Miller returned the meeting to Item VIII, NEW BUSINESS, for intro-
duction of motions and voting.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration for initiation of a Public Hearing relative to Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment, expansion of the conditionally permitted
uses in the R-3 zone district.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder to
initiate a Public Hearing on October 28, 1980, for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
(Municipal Code, Section 25.20.030) by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution
No. 626. Carried unanimously (4-0) .
B. Consideration for initiation of a Public Hearing for a Change of Zone
for specific sites, along the west side of Monterey Avenue, from R-2,
S.P. to R-3, S.P.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS (cont. )
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder,
to initiate a Public Hearing on October 28, 1980, for consideration of a Change of
Zone for specific sites from R-2, S.P. to R-3, S.P. by adoption of Planning Commis-
sion Resolution No. 627. Carried unanimously (4-0).
The Commission returned to Item X at this time.
X. . DISCUSSION ITEMS
B. Continued Discussion - General Plan Update: Urban Design/Scenic
Highway and Transportation/Circulation Elements.
Mr. Dos Santos continued a discussion on the Urban Design/Scenic
Highway and Transportation/Circulation Elements. The Commission gave their input.
Mr. Dos Santos stated that the General Plan Update document is being
prepared for public review. He informed the Commission that the first public hearing
will be on October 28, 1980, although this date was never formalized. The Commission
returned to New Business to take the appropriate action.
VIII . NEW BUSINESS
C. Consideration for initiation of a Public Hearing on General Plan
Update and related Draft EIR.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
to initiate October 28, 1980, as the first Public Hearing on the General Plan Update
and related Draft EIR by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 628.
Carried unanimously (4-0).
Concluding with Discussion and New Business matters, Chairman Miller called
for the next item on the agenda.
XII. COMMENTS
A. City Staff
MURREL CRUMP: Relative to administrative problems concerning the recent
adoption of Zoning Text Amendment regarding the permissable number of real estate
open house signs. Commissioner Berkey suggested a letter discussing the problems
be forwarded to the Board of Realtors.
B. Planning Commissioners - None
XIII . ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
to adjourn the meeting at 3:21 P.M. Carried unanimously (4-0) .
MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary
ATTEST:
CHARLES MILLER, Chairman
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