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HomeMy WebLinkAbout133MF BUREAU OF TEACHER AID (TAR)f Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission August 1, 1978 Page Two VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.) A. Co Case Nos. C/Z 05-78, C/Z 05-78 EIR, DP 10-78 a d 133MF�- BUREAU OF TEACHER AID AND RETIREMENT SER- VI icant Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 10,000 to R-2 6,000 on approximately 11 acres lo- cated east of Alamo, south of Skyward Way and west of Chia Drive, the related EIR and approval of a related Development Plan and preliminary Design Review to allow for a 72-unit retirement apartment project on said site. Mr. Williams reviewed the EIR and noted the concerns of the various reviewing agencies and letters received from petitioners regarding their concerns of the success of previous projects done by this applicant. He further noted that the EIR is complete and does address the environmental impacts of the area if the project was completed. Mr. Williams noted that Staff recommended that the Commission certify the EIR as complete. "A]PUTESAMENC), Mr. Williams then reviewed the proposed Change of'Zonefnt�: �S noted that Staff feels that the zone requested is not adequate. He noted the letters of concern received and the letter from the Bureau of Teacher Aid addressing these concerns. Mr. Williams then stated the Staff recommends that the Commission deny the re- quested Change of Zone as it is not compatible with adjacent zoning. Mr. Williams reviewed the Development Plan and noted that it is good in terms of layout but not good in terms of the area in which the project is proposed. He stated that Staff recommends denial. Vice -Chairman Snyder asked if the Commission had any ques- tions of Staff at this time. Commissioner Flesbman asked Mr. Williams if Staff had done any checking to verify if 47 single-family units is correct. Mr. Williams noted that he believed this information was correct as stated in the EIR. Vice -Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. EMMETT WILLIAMS, project representative, noted the existence of.two other projects in Santa Barbara and Pasadena and the success of these two projects. HENRY WRIGHT, project architect, stated that if the area involved were done as single- family residences it could possibly bring about 152 residents, whereas, this project would only allow 84 and parking for 82 cars. Emmett Williams addressed the concerns of the petitioners and noted that there would be no bed -ridden residents as there would be no health care or food facilities in the project. He further noted that the Bureau owns the property free and clear and they do not want another spot. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission August 1, 1978 Page Three VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.) A. Case Nos. C/Z 05-78, C/Z 05-78 EIR, DP 10-78 & 133MF (Cont.) GEORGE ANDERSON, Admin. of Vista Del Monte, also noted that there will be no health care facilities on this project, it is only a residential project. He noted that the project will be an asset to the community with the residents contributing to the communities well-being. Commissioner Fleshman noted that the Commission is not concerned with the type of people but more with the project and its merits to the area for which it is proposed. Mr. Anderson stated that it will be a secure feel- ing project with services that are not offered in a regular residential area, i.e., utilities are paid, etc. Mr. Wright stated that there would be a total of 18 buildings, 3 - 3600 sq. ft. & 15 - 2800 sq. ft. DEL WEBBER, Treasurer, noted that if people are concerned with the financial aspects of the Bureau that there need be no concern as the finances are very good with not much chance of failure. EVERETT WYNN, Pres. of Palm Springs Desert Division of the California Teachers Assoc., noted that many members had expressed a great need for a facility of this type in this area. Vice -Chairman Snyder asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR of the project. There were none. Anyone in OPPOSITION. SILVIA WINTER, 73-163 Somera, asked about the square footage per unit and noted that this would be far below the homes in the area. She stated that this would be "crackerbox" size and would bring the value of the homes in the neighborhood down. EUGENE KAY, lives west of development, objected to Chairman Berkey being a consultant on the project and serving as Chairman of this Commission even though he excused himself from the discussion. Also he objected to the size of units proposed and how they will devalue the larger homesin the area. Further, the project will not bring the City any taxes. KAY CRAIG, 72-992 Belair, stated she is against the project due to the tax free aspect, size of the units, the flood control issue, and the fact that projects of this type are depressing with the ambulance sirens or 'coroner cars in the area frequently. DON BOLAS, 73-182 Skyward, noted his opposition be- cause of the size of the units is not in character with the present neighborhood, a slow down in growth is needed, and the flood control problem. Vice -Chairman Snyder asked if the applicant would like to make a rebuttal at this time. Emmett Williams noted that the flood control issues were addressed in the EIR and that their project in Pasadena had helped the surrounding area not devalued it. �1 Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission August 1, 1978 Page Four VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.) A. Case Nos. C/Z 05-78, C/Z 05-78 EIR, DP 10-78 & 133MF (Cont.) Mr. Wright noted that the lower corner of the site is being reserved for flood control purposes. Also, he noted that the units are like 4 bedroom homes not like pods. HAROLD HOUSLEY, Project Engineer, reviewed the flood control issue, noting that the City has a Master Plan for flood control and that the pro- ject has planned for flood control by having high pads and low streets. He also noted that projects will pay for flood control before the City can get bonds passed to do the same. Vice -Chairman Snyder declared the ?ublic Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. Commissioner Kryder noted that the project would be an anset.,.s...,.. to the Community but the proposed Change of Zone. He was also con- cerned with the property if it was sold, what would the project then become. Further, the current zoning should be respected or the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan should be revised. This is a good project but in a wrong location. Commissioner Fleshman noted his concerns were the visual im- pact as far as the character of the neighborhood is concerned; the traffic issue; is it the best use for the area and the community; & would flood control as proposed by the City be sufficient. Vice -Chairman Snyder stated that the zoning is the issue and that the project should be placed in an area that is zoned to pro- perly handle it. Also the proposal does not meet zoning requirements. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman, the Commission denied the Change of Zone request and ap- proved and certified the Final Environmental Impact Report as com- plete by Planning Commission Resolution No. 386; carried unanimously (3-0). On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission denied the request for approval of a proposed Development Plan by Planning Commission Resolution No. 387; carried unanimously (3-0). THERE WAS A BRIEF RECESS AT 8:30 P.M. THE MEETING WAS REODVVE ED AT 8:40 P.M. B. Continued Case Nos. DP 09-78 and 126MF, CHACAHUALA, LTD., Applicant Request for approval of a Revised Development Plan and Preliminary Design Review for a 116-unit condo- minium project on approximately 39 acres located south of Little Bend Trail and north of Mesa View extended between Alamo and Arrow Trail. Mr. Williams reviewed the Case noting that the applicant had submitted a slightly revised Plan and also stated that the City Council had approved the Planning Commission's recommendation of PR-3. The applicant's revised Development Plan reflects this zoning. 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE August 2, 1978 APPLICANT Bureau of Teacher Aid and Retirement Services 1125 W. Sixth St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 CASE No.: C/Z 05-78, EIR, DP 10-78 and 33MF The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of August 1, 1978 . CONTINUED C/Z 05-78 XX DENIED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 386 DP 10-78 & 133MF XX DENIED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 387 EIR XX APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 386 PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR PUBLIC HEARING. 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. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSSION cc: Applicant C.V.C.W.D. File ob 4 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE_ July 6, 1978 APPLICANT Rureau of Teacher Aid and Retirement Services CASE NO.: EIR), DP 10-78 anc The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of July 5. 1978 XX CONTINUED TO August 1, 1978 DENIED APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR PUBLIC HEARING. 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. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSSION cc: Applicant C.V.C.W.D. File (U$'(]�ar oil :1DaZLs'm 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ACTION REPORT Date: June 22, 1978 REPORT ON: 72 Unit Apartment Project CASE NO.: 133MF ZONE: R-1 10,000 LOCATION: West of Chia extended, between Little Bend and Skyward APPLICANT: ROBERT RICCIARDI NATURE OF APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary site, floor and elevations DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ACTION: After reviewing the submitted plans and the presentations by the staff and by the applicant, the DRB APPROVED this project, subject to the attached conditions. Date of Action Motion Made By Seconded By: Vote: lnna 90 1978 I auna _Urrirt.ia 5-0 Reasons for Negative Vote (s): (An appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Cterk of the City of Palm Desert within fifteen (Z5) days of the date of the decision.) STAFF COMMENTS: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CASE NO.: 133MF APPLICANT: ROBERT RICCIARDI DATE: June 20. 1978 LOCATION: West of Chia extended, between Little Bend and Skyward ZONING: R-1 10,000 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff has recommended that Little Bend be deleted as an entrance and that an emergency access drive to Barberry Lane be developed as approved by the City Fire Marshal and Director of Public Works. A minimum 6' high mounding system or wall system is being recommended along Barberry, Skyward, Chia and Bel Air as Design Review Condition No. 1. It should be pointed out that the proposed project enjoys no legal access as the applicant does not presently own the northeastern corner of the site. r7 DESIGN REVIEW CONDITIONS CASE NO. 133MF 1. A 6' high mounding system or wall system shall be provided along Barberry Lane, Skyward Way, Chia Drive, and Bel Air Road. 2. Applicant shall delete the entrance to the project at Little Bend Trail and provide an emergency access drive via Barberry Lane. AGREEMENT I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply with all the conditions set forth, and understand that the Department of Building and Safety will not issue a building permit or allow oc- cupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services. (Date) (Applicant's Signature) 2POM t9 ***DESIGN REVIEW BOARD*** DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION Bureau of Teacher Aid and Retirement Services (TAR) Applicant Ipleme mm) 1125 West Sixth Street (213) 482-5660 Mailing Address Telephone Los Angeles, California 90017 City State Zip- Code REQUEST: (Describe specific nature of approval requested) Approval of 72 Unit Apartment Development with a Community Room and Recreational Area PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: See Attached Sheet ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. EXISTING ZONING R-1 - 1 Property Owner Authorization TH ERSIG TAT THAT THEY AR OWNER IS) OF THE P PERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND HEREBY GIVE AUTHOR- 1 ON FOR F1 F THIS APP (v 5 91"TIFRWI I o' IOAT AGREEMENT ABSOLVING THE CITY OF PALM DESE A ARIL 1 RELATIVE T Y DEED RESTRICTIONS. I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON AG ME ABSOLVE Y OF PALM DES OF ALL LIABILITIES REGARDING ANY DEED RES- TRICTIO AY MAY BE APPLICII TO THE PROPERTY DES IBE /nHEREIN. SIGNAIrUhi D'TE Applicants Signature 615/,8 (FOR STAFF USE ONLY) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS ❑ MINISTERIAL ACT E.A. No. ❑ CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION ❑ NEGATIVE DECLARATION ❑ OTHER CASE No. 133 MQ F if 34 REFERENCE CASE N0. Z s� P ��-7Jt Design Review of: CITY OF PALM DESERT APPLICATION FORM DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PROCESS TYPE OF PROJECT Bureau of Teacher and and Retirement Services (TAR) CASE NO. Agreement of compliance to be signed by those applying for review. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and agree, to comply with all the following requirements, and understand that the Department of Building and Safety will not issue a building permit or allow occupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services. The development of this project shall conform substantially to all development plans submitted in behalf of this case, and as revised according to the Design Review Board process. Any minor change requires approval by the Director of Envi- ronmental Services. Any substantial change requires ap- proval by the Design Review Board. All requirements of any law, ordinance, or regulation of the State, City, and any other applicable government entity shall be complied with as part of the development process. This approval is applicable, subject to the development of this project, commencing within one year from approval date and being promptly completed. Landscaping (with irrigation system) shall be installed prior to final inspection and receiving certificate of occupancy. Curb, gutter, curb cuts, and tie-in paving shall be provided along he full frontage of the lot by means of installation orio o in-1 ; 7-rtion or other provisions as approved by th t ngineer. Construction shall conform to City Stan- d s all re irements of the City Engineer. S ;Sign ) ate Department of Environmental Services Form 1 NAME AND ADDRESSES OF PROPERTY OWNERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE NO. JOB NO. PARCEL NO. NAME ADDRESS Murphey Thomas A. Jr., 73-186 Somera Rd. i30-301-003 Murphey, Marguerite S. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 i30-301-004 Purpura Michael S. P. 0. Box 817 Purpura Josephine H. La Quinta, Calif. 92253 i30-301-005 Nugent Michael A. 2244 Lansdowne Rd. Nugent Leora Victoria B. C. Canada 006 " " 11 " i30-301-007 Granik Steven A. 73-086 Somera Rd. Granik Jeanette I. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 ;30-301-008 Caledonian Lands Ltd. 531 E. #3 Road Richmond, B C Canada i30-301-009 Bell Anita J. 73-040 Somera Rd. Bell Jeffrey P. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 i30-302-002 Daino Donald F. 73-043 Somera Rd. Daino Nancy J. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 i30-302-003 Mathis Dennis H. 73-067 Somera Rd. Mathis Janet M. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 i30-302-004 Smith Glenn D. 73-087 Somera Rd. Watkins Lawrence E. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 60-302-005 S & C Development Co. P. 0. Box 358 Huntington Valley, Pa. 19006 NAME AND ADDRESSES OF PROPERTY OWNERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE NO. JOB NO. PARCEL NO. NAME ADDRESS 30-302-006 S & C Development Co. 1153 San Lucas Rd. Palm Springs, Ca. 92262 30-302-007 Winner Allan M 73-163 Somera Rd. Winner Sylvia D. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 30-302-008 Karnowski Janice A. 5220 Claridge Ct. Karnowski Dennis L. Fairvax, Va. 22030 30-302-009 Sacher Stephen G. 73-211 Somera Rd. Sacher Marie E. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 30-302-010 Garcia Ernesto 73-237 Somera Rd. Garcia Raquel Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 30-303-001 HHal11llJessie J. 73-015 Skyward Way Ha, Irene A. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 30-303-002 Nugent Leora 22-44 Lansdowne Rd. Nugent Michael A. Victoria BC Canada 30-303-003 S & C Devlopment Co. P. 0. Box 358 Huntington Valley, Pa. 19006 30-303-004 Plotkin Helen 3325 Wrightwood Dr. Plotkin Sheldon Studio City, Calif. 91604 30-303-005 Burton Susan 73-082 Bel Air Rd. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 30-303-006 Nugent Michael A. 2244 Lansdowne Rd. Nugent Leora Victoria BC Canada NAME AND ADDRESSES OF PROPERTY OWNERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE NO. JOB NO. PARCEL NO. NAME ADDRESS 630-303-007 Nugent Leora 2244 Lansdowne Rd. Nugent Michael A. Victoria BC Canada 630-303-008 Sommer Rene P. 16476 Refugio Rd. Sommer Janice E. Encino, Calif. 631-170-001 Nolan Alvasina 121 S. Palm Canyon Drive Ramira R. Richman Palm Springs, Calif. 92262 631-181-002 Baldwin Henry P. Jr. 860 S. Lorraine Blvd. Baldwin Virginia M. Los Angeles, Calif. 90005 631-181-003 Wilson Wayne A. 73-320 Buckboard Trail Wilson Harriet E. Palm Desert, California 92260 631-182-001 Siemen Evelyn P. 0. Box 44 Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 631-182-002 Stevenson William E. P. 0. Box 776 Stevenson Elsie M. Palm Desert, California 92260 631-182-012 Woolard Clifford 73-264 Broken Arrow Trail Woolard Hazel P. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 630-301-001 Norman R. Spitz 73-236 Somera Rd. Cecily S. Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 630-301-002 Harold R. Leach 73-210 Somera Rd. Junette G. Palm Desert, California 92260 VINL10=111VO 1U3S3C3 VYlVd III AVAAHDIH 00LmCL 4j 2R LLJ ca > 0 El LLJ cc cc CL CL o t < T is 1 I'll 5 mi I W 'A 1 17lj K-Crl-ON 3SV3 'ON .LI(31HX3 S331A,'YlZ3 IMEN HIODUIAN3 .LH3S3C) V4lVd Jo Ally � p ,._ sk I I oil' � ��t,► _ � - _ t } 1 sk I I oil' � ��t,► _ � - _ t } 1 f f E