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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-01 PC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 – 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 ______________________________________________________________________ I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Nancy DeLuna called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Ken Stendell Commissioner John Greenwood Commissioner Sonia Campbell Vice Chair Roger Dash Chair Nancy DeLuna Staff Present: Jill Tremblay, City Attorney Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Monica O’Reilly, Administrative Secretary III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner John Greenwood led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Ms. Aylaian reported that at the meeting of September 12, the City Council approved the second reading of the comprehensive update of the Zoning Ordinance, and they approved the Housing Element for the period of 2013-2021. The City Council had a study session regarding the potential annexation of areas of the city’s sphere of influence, and in areas of Cathedral City’s sphere of influence. She stated that the Council continued the consideration of a potential annexation to a date uncertain. Last, she said that the Council also approved the second reading of the city’s water efficient landscape ordinance. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 2 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2013\Minutes\9-17-13 min.docx Chair DeLuna asked if the City Council wants to conduct more studies and research concerning the potential annexation. Ms. Aylaian responded that the City Council reviewed the initial studies, and they determined that there is an adverse financial impact. She stated that the Council is not interested in pursuing an annexation at this time, and noted that they have no requests for additional studies. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of August 20, 2013. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented. Upon a motion by Commissioner Campbell, second by Commissioner Stendell, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an office and art/gift store within the Venture Commerce Center located at 73- 700 Dinah Shore Drive, Suites 201 and 202, in the Service Industrial zone. Case No. CUP 13-189 (William & Nadine Delany, 69768 Camino Pacifico, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, Applicant). Mr. Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner, reported that the site is currently zoned Service Industrial. He said that to the south, east, and west is also Service Industrial. To the north is the County of Riverside. Mr. Swartz presented photos of the site and parking plan. He explained that the applicant is requesting to sell artwork and gifts by appointment only. The business would have two full-time employees with the hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. He stated that the aspect of sales would not generate noise for the adjacent businesses. He also stated that parking would be sufficient during the hours of operation. Mr. Swartz said that staff recommends to waiver further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2611, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 13-189. He offered to answer any questions. Chair DeLuna asked if in the future when all locations are leased, would there be enough parking for other businesses. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 3 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2013\Minutes\9-17-13 min.docx Mr. Swartz replied yes. Commissioner Ken Stendell inquired if the total square footage of the build out area includes the second floor. Mr. Swartz replied yes. Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and asked for any public testimony IN FAVOR or OPPOSITION. Mr. Swartz noted that staff did not receive comments in favor or opposition to the proposed use. MR. WILLIAM DELANY, 69768 Camino Pacifico, Rancho Mirage, California, stated that he would appreciate approval of this Conditional Use Permit, and offered to answer any questions. Chair DeLuna asked how many customers they anticipate coming to the store. MR. DELANY responded that it is hard to know due to the location. He mentioned that they used to be located on El Paseo, and he decided to move because he could no longer afford the rent. Chair DeLuna asked Mr. Delany if he will expect two or four customers a week. MR. DELANY replied that he hopes to have more than two or four customers in a day. He said he prefers to have 10 to 15 customers a day. Chair DeLuna asked if the 10 to 15 customers will be staggered throughout the day during business hours. MR. DELANY responded that some customers will be by appointment only; however, he will like the option to have someone come in if a customer cancels or is late to an appointment. Commissioner Sonia Campbell asked Mr. Delany where he was located on El Paseo. MR. DELANY replied that he was located between Lupine Lane and Sage Lane. Commissioner Campbell asked if he was facing El Paseo or on the backside. MR. DELANY said he was on El Paseo. Commissioner Campbell asked what kind of gifts will be sold. MR. DELANY responded that they sell Fabergé, Irish crystal, and antiques. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 4 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2013\Minutes\9-17-13 min.docx Commissioner Campbell inquired if the customers that visited the El Paseo store will go to the new location. MR. DELANY replied that he would hope so. Commissioner Stendell asked if construction has started. MR. DELANY responded that he does not need to do anything to the building. Commissioner Stendell asked that applicant if he has reviewed the conditions of approval as set forth by the Department of Community Development, and does he agree with the conditions. MR. DELANY replied yes. With no testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Greenwood moved, by Minute Motion, to approve a Condition Use Permit to allow an office and art/gift store within the Venture Commerce Center located at 73-700 Dinah Shore Drive, Suites 201 and 202. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stendell and carried by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Greenwood moved, by Minute Motion, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2611. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stendell and carried by a 5-0 vote. Chair DeLuna thanked the applicant for choosing to do business in Palm Desert, and for staying in Palm Desert. She wished the applicant well with their business. IX. MISCELLANEOUS None X. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES None B. PARKS & RECREATION Vice Chair Dash reported that there were two items discussed by the Parks and Recreation Commission. First, there was a request for a basketball hoop at Cahuilla Hills Park. He stated that there was opposition to the request from the tennis and pickleball players. As a result, no action was taken until a study is conducted. He reported that the second item had to do with the University Park dog park. There were complaints of inadequate parking at the dog park from the community. He said there is limited parking due to the bicycle path. Vice Chair PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 5 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2013\Minutes\9-17-13 min.docx Dash stated that no action was taken, and that staff was directed to conduct a study. Chair DeLuna asked how many parking spaces are currently available. Mr. Bagato responded that there are nine parking spaces. He explained that the park was built as a neighborhood park, and part of the infrastructure for the homes that were supposed to be built in the area. However, the dog park has become popular. Chair DeLuna inquired how many parking spaces are needed. Mr. Bagato responded that he does not know, and that Mr. Ryan Stendell is looking into the matter. Chair DeLuna asked how many parking spaces could be added at the park, if possible. Mr. Bagato responded that additional parking could be added by removing the bike lane for street parking. He stated that the area was designed to be pedestrian-friendly to serve the college and the community so people that live there could commute by bike, golf carts, or walking. Unfortunately, the dog park was not intended for the greater community. Chair DeLuna asked how large the park areas are. Mr. Bagato replied that they are very small, and guessed that they are no more than five to six acres. Chair DeLuna inquired if there is a solution to the problem. Ms. Aylaian responded that staff is looking at a couple of potential solutions. One solution is increasing the dog park facilities at Freedom Park, which is a regional park. Staff is also looking at a parcel of open space land in the north sphere for another dog park. Vice Chair Dash mentioned that there was a letter in the newspaper in which the complainant said that the amount of bicycles being ridden in University Park area is practically none. XI. COMMENTS Commissioner Greenwood asked when the next University Committee will meet. Ms. Aylaian responded that it is an ad hoc committee, and meet once or twice a year. She stated that the next meeting has not been scheduled. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 6 G:\Planning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2013\Minutes\9-17-13 min.docx XII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Commissioner Campbell, second by Commissioner Greenwood, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission, Chair DeLuna adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. NANCY DE LUNA, CHAIR ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION