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Home My WebLink About175C LIVING DESERT RESERVEMINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 Commissioner Miller asked for hours of operation. Mr. Baker replied from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chairman Kryder asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt findings for approval. Carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 824, approving CUP 12-82, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 4-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the design review board at its meeting of September 14, 1982, requiring planning commission confirmation. _ Case No. 175 C! LIVING DESERT RESERVE - Preliminary approval of plans for 6000 sq.ft. workshop and storage building at the Living Desert Reserve on the east side of Portola Avenue, south of Haystack Road. Mr. Smith reviewed the plans and stated that the design review board approved this case without negative comments. Staff recommended approval. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to approve design review board's actions. Carried unanimously 4-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT - Review of program for a proposed affordable housing project. MR. JACK DAHLSTROM, representing Transcopic Development Corporation, gave a brief presentation. Staff and commission reviewed and discussed said plans. Because of several policy considerations commission felt it necessary to review the proposal and the issues of law and moderate income housing in a joint study session with council. Staff was instructed to request a joint study session. X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS - NONE XII. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m. RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary ATTEST: GEORGE D. KRYDER, Chairman Ar -2- INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER FROM: DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SUBJECT: REQUESTED WAIVER OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FEE BY LIVING DESERT RESERVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1982 Council, at its September 9, 1982, study session received a report relating to the request of the Living Desert Reserve for waiver of the hearing fee for the design review board application. Council instructed staff to place the matter on the consent calendar for action on its September 23, 1982, meeting. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Palm Desert City Council reaffirm its informal action of September 9th and grant the requested waiver of fees by the Living Desert Reserve. ^- �_ i ICON A. DIAZ RAD/lr 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CAU FORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: September 23, 1982 Living Desert Reserve 47-900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: 175 C The planning commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of September 21, 1982. APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PRELIMINARY PLANS BY MINUTE MOTION Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the director of environmental services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. J L RAMON A. DIAZ, SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION RAD/lcr cc: File DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1982 B. Preliminary plans (NOTE: Preliminary plan approval requires planning commission confirmation at its meeting of September 21, 1982): 1. CASE NO: 125 C (AMENDMENT) APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DESERT DESSERT COMPANY, 72- 655 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Addition of a shade structure for outdoor dining. LOCATION: Palms to Pines West - South side of Highway 111. ZONE: PC-3 (S.P.) Mr. Smith indicated that the applicant had requested that this case be withdrawn. 2. CASE NO: 175C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): LIVING DESERT RESERVE, 47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 and JOHN OUTCAULT, A.I.A., 74-183 El Paseo, Suite 11, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 6000 square foot workshop and storage building at the Living Desert Reserve. LOCATION: East side of Portola, south of Haystack. ZONE: P (Public Facility) D (Drainage Way) Mr. Smith indicated that the applicant is proposing a one story storage building with the structure being color coated cement plaster. It will not be seen from the street due to the existence of the earthern berm. Considering the location of the structure, which will be some 70 feet set back from Portola and the fact that it would only be 12 to 16 feet high, staff would have no objection to the borad granting approval with the condition that the applicant obtain approval from the city drainage committee due to it's being in an A03 flood area. The board felt the building was acceptable but they were concerned over the fact that the building was not being placed on a higher location due to the chance that it could be flooded. They asked what some of the drainage committee's requirments might be. Mr. Smith replied that they might require that the building be raised or that drainage be provided around the building. Ms. Karen Sausman was present on behalf of the Living Desert Reserve. She indicated that the structure will be on an elevated pad. She added that there would be no water coming through it since it is fully surrounded by levies which will be higher than the building. Part of the levy that is shown shields it from Portola. - 3 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1982 On a motion by Mr. Barton seconded by Mr. Holden, the preliminary plans for the 6000 square foot workshop and storage building were approved subject to the applicant obtaining approval from the city drainage committee to locate the structure in the location shown on the plans. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. Mr. Cook arrived at this time. (2:10 p.m.) IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS CASE NO. 90C - JANICE SCHOEN Mr. Smith indicated that the applicant was requesting a time extension for this case. The board was concerned over the number of time extensions this case had been granted. Mr. Diaz indicated that if the board felt that a time extension should not be granted at this time then they should so decide. After discussing the plans, Mr. Holden moved, and Mr. Gregory seconded to deny the time extension based on the following reasons: 1. Possible incompatibility with existing developments. 2. New membership of the board. 3. Solar energy concerns. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 2. BANK OF INDIO Mr. Holden asked when the board could expect the removal of the temporary Bank of Indio building which is sitting empty. Mr. Diaz indicated that staff would look into the matter. 3. ENTRANCE TO PALM DESERT SIGN: Mr. Jackson asked if anything was being done regarding the Palm Desert entrance sign. She asked if staff could get in touch with somebody to have the sign painted. Mr. Diaz replied that the sign is on private property and that the matter should be discussed at the next meeting when Chairman Martin would be present. V. ADJOURNMENT /pa The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. -4- STEVE SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER AGENDA ITEM NO: III-B-2 DATE: September 14, 1982 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CASE NO: 175C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): LIVING DESERT RESERVE, 47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 and JOHN OUTCAULT, A.I.A., 74-183 El Paseo, Suite 11, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 6000 square foot workshop and storage building at the Living Desert Reserve. LOCATION: East side of Portola, south of Haystack. ZONE: P (Public Facility) D (Drainage Way) DISCUSSION: The applicant is proposing to construct a one story, 6000 square foot workshop and storage facility. In addition a vehicle carport is proposed at the north end of the building. The project is to be located south by the existing desert reserve parking area on the east side of the earthern berm which parallels Portola Avenue. The structure is 12' high at one end and 14' high at the other. Due to the existence of the earthen berm, the building will not be visible from Portola. The wells of the structure are to be color coated cement plaster. CONCLUSION: Considering the location of the structure, some 70 feet set back from Portola, in back of an earthern berm and the fact that the structure is only 12 to 16 feet high, staff has no objection to the board granting preliminary approval. RECOMMENDATION: That the board grant preliminary approval to Case No. 175 C subject to the following condition: 1. That the applicant obtain approval of the city drainage committee to locate a structure in this location. roSQ5FTE—iEg kU EQ)K Bg OO MR9 ***DESIGN REVIEW BOARD*** DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION LIVING DI Applicant (Pleose mm) 47-900 PORTOLA AVENUE 346-5694 Mailing Address Telephone PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 City State Zip -Code REQUEST: (Describe specific nature of approval requested) PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: ASSESSOR IS PARCEL NO. EXISTING ZONING Property Owner Autnorization THE UNDERSIGNED STATES THAT THEY ARE THE OWN )tIRS) OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND HEREBY GIVE AUTHOR- IZATION FOR THE FILING OF THIS APPLICATION. 9/7/82 _ SIGNATURE A AGREEMENT ABSOLVING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT OF ALL LIABILITIES RELATIVE TO ANY DEED RESTRICTIONS. I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, ABSOLVE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT OF ALL LIABILITIES REGARDING ANY DEED RES- TRICTIONS THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN. RE Applicants Signature SIGNATURE (FOR STAFF USE ONLY) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS ❑ MINISTERIAL ACT E.A. No. ❑ CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION ❑ NEGATIVE DECLARATION ❑ OTHER /Vy7en-;- QUIT/R2 DATE DATE ACCEPTED BY CASE No. , RErERENCE CASE N0. U r LA D OZ O z(u J� z I G-ialx Um PD� n -1 f Z vi = m v y DRAWING TITLE i=L�O2 PLA N� SEC T Iot-J PLOT PLAN . . — A. . . JOHN F. 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