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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-20 PC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet T CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the Planning Commission at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Planning Commission. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Planning Commission to take action on items not on the Agenda, Commissioners will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future Planning Commission meeting. Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda, including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the Office of the Department of Community Development and are available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, telephone (760) 346-0611, Extension 484. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER SECTION VII, CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA. AGENDA PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2015 A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of September 1, 2015. Rec: Approve as presented. Action: B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a lot line adjustment at 44-401 and 44- 431 San Pascual Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers 627-114-005 and 627- 114-006). Case No. PMW 15-086 (Prospect Companies, Solana Beach, California 92075, Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a lot line adjustment, Case No. PMW 15- 086. Action: C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a two-year extension to the entitlements for an 88-room hotel and restaurant pad located at 75-144 Gerald Ford Drive. Case Nos. PP 06-18/CUP 06-15 (May Garden & Associates, LLC., Yorba Linda, California 92887, Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a two-year extension (until November 8, 2017), Case Nos. PP 06-18/CUP 06-15. Action- D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a two-year extension to the entitlements for the Delio Professional Building located at 44-450 Monterey Avenue. Case No. PP 07-07 (Paul Delio, Palm Desert, California 92211 Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a two-year extension (until December 4, 2017), Case No. PP 07-07. Action: VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Vill. NEW BUSINESS None 2 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Comm ission\2015Wgenda\10-20-15 agn.docx AGENDA PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2015 IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of August 18, 2015, (Continued from the meeting of September 1, 2015). M Rec: Approve as presented. Action: X. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XI. MISCELLANEOUS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to approve Parcel Map Waiver No. 15- 235, to convert an entry street to a residential lot and walkway located at 74- 000 Gerald Ford Drive (Assessor Parcel Numbers 694-260-045, 694-260- 046, and 694-260-065), subject to conditions. Case No. PMW 15-235 (D.R. Horton, c/o: Jennifer O'Leary, Corona, California 92880, Applicant). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2656, approving Case No. PMW 15-235, subject to conditions. Action: B. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION regarding potentially changing the regular Planning Commission meetings to the first and third Thursdays of each month. Rec: For discussion at the Planning Commission meeting. Action: XII. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES B. PARKS & RECREATION C. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP XIII. COMMENTS 3 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015Wgenda\10-20-15 agn.docx AGENDA PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2015 XIV. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Planning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 16th day of October 2015. Monica O'Reilly, Admini r ive Secretary Pease contact the Planning Department, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760) 346- 0611, for assistance with access to any of the agenda, materials, or participation at the meeting. 4 G1PlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Agenda\10-20-15 agn.docx CITY OF PALM DESERT I PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER \� n Chair Ken Stendell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Sonia Campbell: . Commissioner Nancy DeLune,. Commissioner Joseph Pradet Vice Chair John Greenwood Chair Ken Stendel! ' Staff Present: Jill Tremblay,''City Attorney Lauri laian, Dii=ect©rbf Community Development Tony B te,, Principal Planner @uin Swart ,Associate Planner Christina Cana s' ,, Assistant Engineer Monica O'Reilly, ministrative Secretary III. PC E OF ALLEGANCE Chair Sterell lei the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Ms. Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, summarized pertinent August 27, 2015, City Council actions. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of August 18, 2015. Rec: By Minute Motion, continue to the meeting of September 15, 2015. Upon a motion by Commissioner Campbell, second by Commissioner Pradetto, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), the minutes for the meeting of August 18, 2015, were continued. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Vill. NEW BUSINESS .. za None \ IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION. of adop,66kof a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California EnA mental 4t`' ty Act and a new 20,559- square-foot memory care facility con s dg of 62 beds located at 73-825 Larrea Street Case, Nos. PP/CUP` 15-128" (tarrea Partners, LLC, Rancho Mirage, Cali,6ffiia, Applicant). Mr. Kevin Bartz, As Planner, presented the staff report and recommended a 3 To „ staf ..; _�s mailable at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). At the end of his re a offered ` saver any questions. Commissioner_ Nancy OiaLuna voiced her concern with parking. There are 19 parking spaces and 16 spaces will be occupied by staff, which only leaves three spaces for guest parking."�She stated the operator anticipates daily peak trips between 17 and 24'�vehicles, at such time they are relying on six vehicles to park on the street and asked if that is correct. Mr. Swartz Ties that some of the peak trips are vendors. He said there is plenty of street harking on both sides of the street, and displayed a Google image of Larrea Street. Commissioner DeLuna remarked that once the property across the street is developed, the property owner would also use street parking if it is an apartment building. She asked Mr. Swartz if he is convinced that six vehicles could easily park on Larrea Street. 2 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Mr. Swartz replied that visiting hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and they do not envision more than three to four visitors at one time. He noted there is a condition that only 16 employee vehicles could be on-site, which would leave three parking spaces for guest parking. Commissioner DeLuna said with 62 residents, does the applicant think they would not have more than three, four, or five visitors at one time. Mr. Swartz said that is what the applicant explained to hire; however, he'll let the applicant go more into detail. Commissioner DeLuna thinks it is slightly under parkedy but the architecture style is outstanding and conforms to the look that the City en ages in Palm Desert. She inquired if the existing block wall would be torn n and replaced. If replaced, would there be any cosmetic changes to enhanceA6 appearance. MR. JOSH LEVY, Rancho Mirage, California, responded that tothe,south there is an existing block wall. He stated it has been difficult to communicate with the woman that owns the lot next to them. They have tried to appeal to the woman to allow them to remove the wall;,however, she is reluctant to do anything. Mr. Levy mentioned they asked th [ty for help, but`,the City cannot get involved. Nonetheless, they will continue to contact the owner but they can't promise anything. He said they will stueo their side of the wait and finish it off so that it goes with the color scheme. Chair Stendeil interjected to hold arty further comments until the public hearing is opened. Commissioner Joseph Pradetto asked how trips were calculated. ���V�� 21, wartz ,, ied that the applicant calculated the trips so he'll let him answer e question. Wpmissioner Pr tto commented that the Planning Commission reviewed a 01-1 memory care facility-,A couple of weeks ago. He mentioned there was a provision UP'. for to " d moder income level beds as a percentage. He asked if there is a reason isprovision for this project. Mr. Swartz arwered the project from a couple of weeks ago had a previous approval and a Development Agreement, which included the provision. Commissioner Pradetto asked if staff is not looking for a similar provision on this facility. Mr. Swartz replied the code has changed. Currently, only a memory care facility is allowed in an R-3 zone under a Conditional Use Permit, and no Development Agreement is necessary 3 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015Winutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Vice Chair John Greenwood commented in terms to emergency response, which station would respond to a call from the proposed facility. Chair Stendell remarked that it would be the fire station on Mesa View Drive. Vice Chair Greenwood inquired if there would be an impact to pedestrian driven circulation with fire trucks or emergency personnel driving through El Paseo or San Luis Rey Avenue. Would they take a commercial route? Mr. Swartz replied he does not know which fire stag , ,`would respond to the emergency call. a Ms. Aylaian interjected that whoever is closest.,wo d respond to the emergency call. Chair Stendell asked if covered parking is required on the prop project. Mr. Swartz replied no. The project=meets the iandscape ands shade tree ordinance. Chair Stendell questioned if the project was an apartment building of 13 units, would it not be required to hav'iooed.;parking. Mr. Swartz replied no. Chair Stendell commented that the;) eject not only is a memory care facility, but it is also has minor medical treatment. He asked what provisions are made for hazardous disposal. Mr ,SwaiU responded there is not a�eondition pertaining to hazardous disposal, aWdelerred, e question to the applicant. `air Stendell m&ioned the Burrtec trash bins are located deep in the parking area, and at the f6t there s a refuse area. He is confused with the locations. �o Mr. §Martz replies , , e plans were approved by Burrtec. He explained that typically , y watT 'e trash bins screened so they are not visible from the street. Vice Chaireenwood said he believes the City requires Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessibility to trash enclosures, and noticed that the opening is not accessible. It may be something for the applicant to look into prior to submitting construction documents. Chair Stendell pointed out a set of rolling gates at the front of the parking lot. He asked if it is going to be a closed off parking lot. Mr. Swartz deferred the question to the applicant. 4 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.dou PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Chair Stendell declared the public hearing open and invited any public testimony IN FAVOR or OPPOSITION. MR. LEVY stated that Mr. Swartz did a wonderful job presenting the staff report. He offered to answer any questions from the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Greenwood referred to the floor plan. He assumed that the double occupancy would take place in areas where the seating is shown. He asked if that is correct. MR. LEVY replied that is correct. Vice Chair Greenwood suggested the applicant discuss with their management or architect that they provide consideration to,the line of sight coming from the second story apartment on the south side,looking into the residential units. In addition, he suggested they study the ADA accessibility to the trash enclosures. Commissioner Pradetto asked the app JIoa,nt to add, ss the calculation of trips. Also, are employees calculated in the 174n 24 number of trips? MR. LEVY responded as far as he knows eni%yees are also calculated in the trips. For the coming and going trips, he,does not-',"know because he was not the consultant that counted the trips. Commissioner Pradetto remarked that if trips were calculated properly, and it adequately rod cts the" mber of, cars coming and going, it is a different question thatf it is miscal lated and there is more traffic. MR. LEVY remarked that 62 beds, and they hope to get to that point. fti-6'N However, there is.the clinical memory care and there is the other side NAhehe' they put loVdd,,ones (practical side). On the practical side, the families prefer to have their loved ones all in a room by themselves so that they could have their own room and''space. He explained that on the clinical side of memory care, the caregivers want them to have companionship in their rooms. He noted that between the clinical and the practical side there is a huge disconnect. They hope in the future;both merge and the clinical side is adopted by the practical side, and they double up in their rooms because it is the right the thing for the residents. He stated that the reality is it will not happen for a long time. If they are fortunate enough to get to what they envision in their pro forma being full occupancy in 36 months; they would be lucky to have 35 to 40 residents. He commented that most facilities have one care staff per eight residents. However, they prefer to have one care staff per six residents. If you do the math, you fall short of the 16 employees. He said from a practical standpoint, he does not think there would be a parking problem and noted there is street parking available. As far as visitors, there would usually have two or three visitors and the usual visit lasts for about an hour. Visitors would cycle through the facility throughout the day. 5 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Commissioner Pradetto commented per the applicant's statement, the anticipated 16 employees would likely fluctuate based on occupancy. MR. LEVY replied yes. Vice Chair Greenwood mentioned he is concerned with on-site water retention. He asked the applicant if they are still working on those issues with the Department of Public Works. Do they feel comfortable that there is ample room to provide on-site retention? MR. LEVY replied yes. Chair Stendell asked the applicant to add; the concern pertaining to hazardous waste. \\\ Ih MR. LEVY responded that the State of California mandates the: ay hazardous waste is disposed. There is a special refuse that is used ' ~ dealt with separately from regular trash removal."", Chair Stendell inquired if someone comes by once a week to pick up hazardous waste. MR. LEVY said yes. Chair Stendell asked if the trash ft ►n,the back is fhe most logical location. MR. LEVY replied if there is an em ency and you have to vacate the building, there has to be an area for the residents to go far enough away from the building. So the refuse in the front is for the,resid ts. He stated they placed the trash bins in theP to hid6and mask them asbest they could. Glair Stendell-\asked if the,gates in the front would be operating. If so, how would 4e,\4e,\ nests come in 'a�''use guest parking. MW�LEVY responder there will be a call box and staff will have clickers. Chair St Z II remarked that he did not see a call box listed. MR. LEVY said it will be in the working drawings. Chair Stendell stated out of the 45 to 50 employees working full- and part-time, what is the breakdown of the hours they would work. What is the staffing level during the daytime? MR. LEVY replied it depends on the occupancy. For every six residents, they will have a staff person. When they open the facility they will have a nurse, an executive director, an activities director, a housekeeper, a chef, and other staff 6 GAPlanningWonica OReillyTianning Comm ission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 needed. He said they will have about six full-time employees regardless of the occupancy. Mr. Levy noted that there will be fewer employees during the night shift. Chair Stendell questioned if the applicant would be the owner and operator of the memory care facility. MR. LEVY stated they contracted North Star Senior Living, which they will do the day-to-day operations. He mentioned they currently operate their Palm Springs assisted living facility, and operate close to 30 facilities art the United States. The chief operating officer (COO) lives in Temecula, CalifQrrtja. They hired North Star Senior Living because the COO is familiar with'.the..desert and he recently opened Segovia. Chair Stendell commented the only reason h pa e asked is beuse the Planning Commission is considering a Conditional` Use Permit, and theoretically the applicant could sell the facility to another company,that might not be as well as established. He noted he asked so it is part of the public record. Commissioner Sonia Campbell mentioned there are quite a few palm trees on the property. She asked if they R to use them! MR. LEVY responded he does nit know how the palm;trees would all fit into the project. If they are able to save tMm, they;vvitls them where they can. Commissioner Campbell stated the project is very nice, and understands as far as occupancy is concerned. She commented it takes time to fill occupancy. Vice Chair Greenwood noted that there are no red curbs along Larrea Street or a designa�d area near the front entrance for emergency personnel. With a Knox- Box in peace, emergency vehicles would have access into the parking lot. He asked if there would be a major impact on Larrea Street and adjacent residents ' wben emergency vehicles show up. Mr Swartz pointed to one of the photos indicating the location of a fire hydrant and a red curb. Vice Chair Greenwood questioned how far the red curb extends. Mr. Swartz replied he did not know. Vice Chair Greenwood inquired if red curbs have been applicable to other past projects, and how much space would adequately be needed to accommodate an ambulance and a fire truck. He said if you are considering the proposed facility at full occupancy and relying on street overflow parking, is it something that they want to account for now. 7 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Mr. Tony Bagato, Principal Planner, responded other facilities that have been approved never had a designated area for emergency vehicles. Generally emergency personnel park in the parking lot. He affirmed that the applicant meets the parking code minimum, and he anticipates emergency vehicles will park in the parking lot. Vice Chair Greenwood remarked he is trying to think of other sites that have the flexibility for continued circulation around the building; a hammerhead situation. The proposed project is a linear design and tight. If staff,does not feel it is going to create an adverse issue with the adjacent neighbors and impede circulation/traffic along Larrea Street, then he's okaywith it. Mr. Swartz stated that the plans were circulated to the Fire Department for review and approval, and it was not a concern for . Mr. Bagato communicated linear driveways is a typical design in the area due to the long narrowness of the lots. Vice Chair Greenwood asked the appli t if they provide a full-time nurse at their other facilities. MR. LEVY replied yes. With that said, Vice Chair Greenwood state6k.,would mitigate all the non-critical calls. He asked Xen they,�have emergency personnel respond to their memory care f�ities. MR. LEVY responded , opened the, Palm Springs facility in January 2015, and they have atly had' neca�for emergency personnel during that time. They have taken reside�tts,themselves O `e hospital for care when they have fallen and dad°a Mr. Swartz clarified an 'a"'i er to a previous question that was incorrect. The question Chair Stendell asked if an apartment complex would need carports; the answer is yes. Commissioner DeLuna pointed out a statement in the staff report that mentions developing a "bidinance for medical emergency responses and some facilities would have to' pay a fee. She inquired if the applicant is amicable to that condition. Chair Stendell interjected that the condition stipulates a fee has to be paid if the ordinance has been established before the certificate of occupancy is issued. Mr. Swartz replied that is correct. 8 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Commissioner DeLuna clarified that the applicant is in acceptance of that condition, if it were to occur. MR. LEVY replied yes. With no further testimony offered, Chair Stendell declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Campbell commented that she thinks it is a great project, and she does not think there will be a problem with parking. If apartments are built in the empty lots, they will have their own parking areas. She is,.In favor and moved for approval. Commissioner Campbell moved to approves the amp ion of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental ty Act, and a new 20,559-square-foot memory care facility consisting of 62 beds loca at 73-825 Larrea Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeLuna and carriedy a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; " NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). Commissioner Campbell moved to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2653, wing Case No. PP/CUP 15-128, subject to conditions. Motion was seconded by Cornrioner DeLuna and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, F imetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN- None). e The Planning Commission fhanke a applicant. X. MISCELLANEOUS None XI. ��COMMITTEE :ETINGUPDATES D` ART IN PUBLIG 'LACES None B. PARKS 44' gCREATION Commissioner Pradetto reported that the Parks and Recreation received a presentation on the General Plan Update. C. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP Vice Chair Greenwood recounted that the Technical Working Group received the administrative draft of the General Plan. The group is reviewing the plan, and they will submit comments in three weeks. 9 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Commissioned DeLuna added it is an exciting process and an exciting result. Everyone is going to be pleased with the outcome. Commissioner Campbell expressed she was happy to hear at the meeting that there is ample water in the Coachella Valley. XII. COMMENTS Chair Stendell commented on an article in The Desert Sun about how Las Vegas is conserving water. He asked if there will be a Planning �mmission meeting on September 15. e Ms. Aylaian replied there will not be a meeting. Vice Chair Greenwood asked for a status of the bank on seo that burned down. Ms. Aylaian responded that the owner of the bank would We to build another stand-alone bank. However, the City discouraged them and indicated that City staff would not recommend in favor of a Conditional Use Permit due to a Pedestrian Overlay zone nformed tfin that the project has to be pedestrian friendly; plaza, o „ space, and some retail. She said City staff met with the bank representatives tq review s, but they fell short of having a project that is pedestrian friend' ""She nded tit staff has not heard back from f . them in several rricr�ths� Vice Chair t eenwood inquired if th is anything the bank could do to ease the aesthetic of?�, e site F F, Ms., Aylaian asked-,,:,,,Vice Chair dig&Twood if the fence looks like it is in poor coition. Vice Chair Greenwood replied not necessarily. He said he rather see a ldscape right-of-way or sdrfnething else in the interim instead of a six-foot high chain link construction fence. Ms. Aylaian responded there is nothing the City could do in the interim to force them to install landscaping. The Code Enforcement Department has asked them to clean the lot and to maintain the fence. She mentioned at other locations where there was a construction fence and no activity for a long period time, she has been able to have them take fences down because the fence is more objectionable than a vacant lot. If that is the case, the City could approach them to have the fence taken down. Commissioner Campbell said that they let some of the trees die. 10 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015Winutes\9-1-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Ms. Aylaian replied that Code Department has had to contact them to address landscape issues. Commissioner DeLuna asked what the status of the Marriott hotel on Highway 111 is. Ms. Aylaian reported that Marriott submitted plans for plan check, and they had a number of corrections to make. A couple of months later they resubmitted plans; however, they did not make the corrections. Code Department is now monitoring the progress. With that said, there is not much the City can do other than fine them if the property becomes a public nuisance. Commissioner Campbell asked for the status of the building previously known as the Elephant Bar. \ Ms. Aylaian responded that the property uas acquired by a local developer, and had planned to bring in a Hooters restaurant. Subsequently, staff has been told the developer is no longer following thr�"h with that plan. s P`, Chair Stendell inquired if there were an ;\ ier submittals for the hotel on Larkspur Lane. Ms. Aylaian stated the representatives for the hotel visited City Hall today to deposit a check for � Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). It seems they are continuing to writhe project. Vice Chair::Greenwood asked if there have been discussions on where Fashion Week would take place Ms. Aylaian replieiri for,"next year it is Tanned to be held in a tent on the second level of The Gardens parking structure. Mr. Bagato mentioned a will be forming a committee to discuss backyard beekeeping. He asked if anyone is interested in volunteering to be on the comittee, please lei him know. He noted there would be two councilmembers, City staand some residents on the committee. A meeting date has not been established., Commissioner Pradetto commented Governor Brown sent out the vice chairperson of the State Resources Water Control board to meet with the local water purveyors. The vice chairperson advocated to the water purveyors to work with cities, in particular, Planning Commissions on residential developments that are below the 150 units that require a "will serve" letter or water plan. He said he wanted to pass the information along, and at some point he would like to know how Planning is involved. 11 GAPlanningU4onica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.dou PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Vice Chair Greenwood, second by Commissioner DeLuna and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), Chair Stendell adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. KEN STENDF, CHAIR ATTEST: . LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MONICA O'REILLY, RECORDING SCR ARY 48 12 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\9-1-15 min.docx CITY OF PALM DESERT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: LAURI AYLAIAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM: BO CHEN, CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: PARCEL MAP WAIVER NO. 15-086 DATE: September 22, 2015 The above-referenced parcel map waiver has been reviewed by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and found to be technically correct. Please schedule for Planning Commission action as soon as possible. PMW 15-086: Applicant: Prospect Companies 153 S. Sierra Ave., #173 Solona Beach, CA 92075 Representative: Irwin Partners Architects 245 Fischer Ave., B-2 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 BO CHEN, P.E. ' s City of Palm Desert / Department of Community Development I PARCEL. MAP WAIVER 73-510 Fred Waring Drive•Palm.Desert 0 California.92260•(760)346-0611.+Fax(760)776-6417 Applican a_ Telephone: _ ,96 Z Mailing Address: IS-3 S. srrVl? #1r3 Fax number. 996 City: 150/0n,� Ae.5 C'4 State: c- ;Zip:IZv75-Email: P operly Owner. -r g.r5-A4 phi: I��tol (414') Mailing Address'. see attaC ed sheet Fax number: M' .;40' 1 F'1 l City: State: Zip: Email: Representative; !/ t-.4 /1P%44r 5 Telephone: 71 Y- —S- 7 —I W O Mailing Address: 24S F15L--8 f A0 B 7— Fax number: City: _ State: Zi . Email: d L W AQ e O^ t Please send correspondence to(check one); Applicant Property Owner Represeratalive Project Address(s)- 44-401, 44-431 San Pasqual, Ave, Palm Desert Assessor Parcel Number(s); 62-7 11 ` 00,5" C,7'7 t i V oo (o Existing Zoning: --! General Plan Designation: Af Project Request(describe specific nature of approval request); Property Owner.Authorization-, The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described :and herein give authorization for the filing of the application.. Signature Print.Name Daie Applicant I Representative,Signature: By signing this application I certify that the information provided Is accurate. I understand that the City might not approve what.I am applying for and/or might require conditions of approval. Signature Print Name Date Property Owner Authorization: Agreement absolving the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities relative to,any deed restrictions. I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT absolves the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities regarding any deed restrictions that may be applicable to the property.described herein. Signature Print Name Date, OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT NO: PM W /� � DATE: ACCEPTED 8Y: a - City of Palm Desert Department of Community;(Development PARCEL MAP WAIVER 73-510 Fred Waring Drive•Palm Deserts California•92260•(760)346-0611..Fax(760)776-6417 Applican�jj• Telephone: );45 S76 'Z a os Mailing Address: !S3 S, S-Wnn AVE # /73 Fax number. - 6 City: 1504"f2 r G State: C9 Zip: Email: P perty Owner: 1 �5 Telephone: ephone: Mailing Address: see attalced sheet Fax number. City: State: Tip: Email: Representatf e• /ZcgAO 4 Xr&45 Ae-A!zea.-'s Telephone: 71 V -S S-7 -2Yr/S Mailing Address: _?sfS Rk-&w AW 6 Z Fax number. City: (1�!4 State:CeL­Zip: ?y-74, Email: 414Cc✓t& Q I & o s*I Please send correspondence to(check one): Applicant Property Owner _1y_Representative Project Address(s): 44-401, 44-431 San Pasqual, Ave, Palm Desert Assessor Parcel Number(s): 4(;Z7 1 1 cfy©,r G 7 -7 !1 V oo �o Existing Zoning: rQ—i General Plan Resignation: 77 Project Request(describe specific nature of approval request): Property Owner,Authorization: The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described and h rein give authorization for the filing of the application. 'Ya to re I Print N Date Applicant I Representative Signature: By signing this application I certify that the information provided is accurate. I understand that the City might not approve what l am applying for and/or might require conditions of approval. Signature Print Name Date Property Owner Authorization: Agreement absolving the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities relative to.any deed restrictions. I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT absolves the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities i regarding any deed restrictions that may be applicable to the property described herein. Signature Print Name Date OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT NO: PMW `S-ob DATE: V,sAs ACCEPTED BY: ��. Certified Property Owner's Affidavit e Hereby certify that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available assessment roll of the county within the area described on the attached application and for all properties within J feet from the exterior boundaries of the property described on the attached application,as of X 'Subject Parcel number I certify under penalty of perjury the forgoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. (Signed) --�` Name— ` � so — Address / �/' �1•��!1 �/"L ✓� (�f �j�� Phone EXHI[Brr W P.M.W. 15-086 LOT/PARCEL MERGER (LEGAL DESCRIPTION) THE LAND REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1: PARCELS 1 AND 2 OF PARCEL MAP 11,390, IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 58, PAGE 75 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. TOGETHER WITH THE WEST HALF OF LOT 23 OF PALMA VILLAGE GROVES, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 20, PAGE 51 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE; EXCEPT THE SOUTH 85.50 FEET; ALSO EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1998 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 333543 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 70,257 SQUARE FEET, MORE OF LESS. SUBJECT TO ALL COVENANTS, RIGHTS, RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE PART HEREOF. THIS DESCRIPTION WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROFFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR'S ACT. 9-18-15 �o \_AND S� OICENSE E FU 0 P 99 DATE EXPIRES: 1-15 4 MICHAEL FURLONG o J � LS 8899 �Q 9TF OF CAL\F��� PAGE 1 OF 1 EXHBIT "» P.M.W. 15-086 FTHIS PLAT WAS PREPARED FROM RECORD DATA ONLY PER PARCEL MAP 11,390, BOOK 58, PAGE D DOES NOT REPRESENT A SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON. THIS MAP HAS BEEN VED UPON THE EXPRESSED CONDITION THAT BUILDING PERMITS SHALL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE PMENT WITHIN THIS MERGER PLAT UNTIL NECESSARY DEDICATIONS IF ANY HAVE OCCURRED. SAN PASCUAL AVENUE N 00'13'53"W 306.24' N00'13'53"W —28-1.24' 25.00' 5.00' 77.52 8 n ' 169.39' 91. 4' 0D + N00135 261.2 3 o CN in 'r. rn 00 00 co rl po "' $ LEGEND: 5y U _N I� N I¢ N N 00 a a — — — LOT LINES TO BE ? CO REMOVED 30,' AM: 827-114-005 d' I� APN: 827-114-006 ANT DEED RECORDED CDi GRANT DEED RECORDED +.� AUGUST 3. 1989 a) #, AUGUST 24, 2009 p) f"g i AS DOC. 4250073 Z IyAS DOC. #2009-043933 Z LOT LINES TO wN REMAIN N N0o-14'15"W z_ _ _ 306.27' - 91.87'............. n 110.00' 85.7p' 85.50' EASEMENT LINE z 5.00' LOT o 1 •� Q L61 -tpl p N n I �'6 o rn ACRES rn , 0) t'') APN: 627-114-010 Q 25' 0) GRANT DEED RECORDED O) F: 00 i�- SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 cc) 'z o € N AS DOC. /2004-0750508 Z o V7 rn wN 110.00' rl o r N00'14'15"W w w 0 40 80 160 o N r� W , M GRAPHIC SCALE: 1"=80' I O O Cn APN: $27-114-011 ~c ? Z00 .�^ Q'31 GRANT DEED RECORDED 2 • ' CI) MARCH 7. 2ao6 c'O R=260,0' 0D 00 �^� cy� AS DOC. /2008-0182982 z�' Z L=31.06' Z A N D z _ 54.51' U MICHAEL 0o N00'14 28 W b 250.31' - FURLONG o 20.00' ,� 30.25' ;a 1400'14'28"W 275.SO SAN CARLOS AVENUE o=07.44'50' �� LS8899 R=230.00' 9 F \ L=31,10' OF CA�� MERGER PLAT - CITY OF PALM DESERT PREPARED BY: APPLICANT: APPROV BY: PROSPECT COMPANIES /C Gj R IW3T P 899 153 S. SIERRA AVE., #173 CITY SUR EYOR, PLS 6155 LICENSE EX ES: —31-15 SOLONA BEACH, CA 92075 LICENSE EXPIRES: 3-31-16 (858) 663-8215 /2 2 /5 ATE Mork@prospectcompanies.com DATE May Garden & Associates LLC 21520 Yorba Linda Blvd. Ste G-338 Yorba Linda, CA 92887 (714)322-1888, fax (714)780-1308 Email: MayGardenLLCOa gmail.com Mr. Tony Bagato City of Palm Desert Planning Commission September 16, 2015 RE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION - HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PP 06-18 // CUP 06-15 Dear Mr. Bagato, This is a formal request to extend the above mentioned CUP for 2 additional years. Our desire to invest and be part of this wonderful community has never changed. In fact, we have two hotel sites in Palm Desert that I am working on to develop. Of the two sites, I put this one as the priority over the second one which is also in Palm Desert, but it is in an unincorporated area of Palm Desert. You may have heard of the recent Chinese stock market turmoil, partly due to the downturn of China economy, and one of my major investors pulled out of the Palm Desert project. He needed to put all US investments on hold until things stabilized. Our hotel site being next to the future of Coachella Valley Higher Education Hub, is filled with potential that will create jobs and transient occupancy tax revenue that enhances Palm Desert's higher standard of living. The approval of the extension request is sincerely appreciated. Sincerely, John Wang LLC Manager May Garden and Associates LLC October 1 ,2015 City of Palm Desert Planning Commission 73-150 Fred Waring Drive Re:Delio Professional Building PP07-07 Dear Planning Commissioners, We formally request a 2-year extension to the entitlements granted for the Delio Professional Building (PP07-07) to be located on Monterrey Avenue in Palm Desert. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ,_, L (360 ) :767.59 7� Paul Delio PPA )3360 t S LiftAw5-r©?v -;L/ITC A Ptrl 1K Ge e-T c ft C12-2 l 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ken Stendell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Sonia Campbell Commissioner Nancy DeLuna Commissioner Joseph Pradetto Vice Chair John Greenwood Chair Ken Stendell Staff Present: Bob Hargreaves, City Attorney Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Eric''Ceja, Associate Planner Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Monica O'Reilly, Administrative Secretary III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Stendell led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Planning Commission meeting of August 4, 2015. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented. Upon a motion by Commissioner Pradetto, second by Commissioner DeLuna, and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Vill. NEW BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation for approval of an amendment to a Development Agreement for Starwood Vacation Ownership located at 39-500 Portola Avenue. Case Nos. DA 96-1 Amendment 2/HTE 15-200 (WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc. c/o: Starwood Vacation Ownership, Orlando, Florida, Applicant). Mr. Tony Bagato, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and recommended approval (staff report is available at www.cityofpalmdesert.org). He noted under state law and the Palm Desert Municipal Code, the Planning Commission only makes a recommendation to the City Council. He offered to answer any questions. Commissioner Nancy DeLuna asked how many units have been developed to date between Intrawest and Starwood. Mr. Bagato responded Starwood has 134 units built, and Intrawest has 56 units built. When both projects are completed, there will be a total of 396 units between both properties. Commissioner DeLuna inquired if both properties are half developed. Mr. Bagato replied that is correct. Commissioner Sonia Campbell asked if the City Council is already in agreement with this request. 2 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\8-18-15 min.dou PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 Mr. Bagato responded that the City Council has approved other amendments, a moratorium, and waivers to the Development Agreement in the past. Vice Chair John Greenwood inquired what the process would be if the product type were to change. Mr. Bagato explained if there were minor architectural changes, the project would go back to the Architectural Review Commission. If the height limit were to change and no longer met the development standards, it,,would need to return to the Planning Commission for approval. Chair Stendell asked if the project would be built by the end of this time extension. Mr. Bagato replied that the applicant anticipates the project would be built out by the time the extension expires. Chair Stendell declared the public hearing open and invited any public testimony IN FAVOR or OPPOSITION. MS. EMILY HEMPHILL, counsel for Starwood Vacation Ownership, Rancho Mirage, California, thanked the Planning Commission for considering their request. She made clear they are not making changes to the physical plans, which were approved in 2006 and 2007. She said the issue is how fast they are developing the units. She noted with the downturn of the economy, they slowed down but never stopped building units. In addition, amenities were added and are sized for the overall project. It is important to them to keep a high quality project to present the image Palm Desert and Starwood desire. Ms. Hemphill said the applicant is only requesting more time to finish the project. As to the Project Amenity Fee, they pay the fee on units that currently exist. She noted between 2006 through 2014, they have paid over $2.5 million in fees. The applicant feels the request is fair, it is a good project for the city, and they work well with Desert Willow and have helped with improvements on the golf course. In conclusion, she hopes the Planning Commission recommends approval to the City Council. With no further testimony offered, Chair Stendell declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Joseph Pradetto commented he is in favor. They are only changing how and when they get to the end of the project. Commissioner Campbell moved, by Minute Motion, for approval of an amendment to a Development Agreement for Starwood Vacation Ownership. Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Greenwood and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). 3 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\8-18-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 MR. WILLIAM SELL, Irwin Partners Architects, Costa Mesa, California, explained that the yard is going to be enclosed with a full height wall and have a circular flow to keep an internal focus, and patients are not enticed to wander beyond their boundaries. Commissioner Pradetto asked what the staffing ratio is for the memory care facility. Will there always be someone with the patients when they are out wandering in the garden area. MR. SELL responded typically it would be a family m r escorting the patient throughout the area. He stated he does not know the `, ing ratio. MR. HELLICKSON indicated the memory care_ cility ,.split into two halves. There would be a full-time person on each side so staff is'.,aware of where the residents are. In addition, there is a line of sight into to the,,,,turtyard from the IR central area where staff would be able`to see the residers �He stated the residents would not be able to get out through the gate, and to will be a six- foot wall on the south side. MR. SELL noted the gates have an alar ;' vhich will alert staff someone is trying to get out. Vice Chair Greenwood asked r .Hellickt what would be the staff count for the memory care facility. MR. HELLICKSON responded them could be a minimum of two people; one on each side. There would also be a in person in the common area and/or outside, and they would have a roamer for both the assisted living and memory care facilities. Vice Chair`Greenw©od asked if there is any other staff associated with the assisted living facility. MR_, HELLICKSON replied yes. With the current existing staff, there would be one,4dditional staff',person for only the assisted living facility. Vice Chair Greenw©od asked if they would have four to five people. MR. HELLICKSON answered they would have between five and six people depending on the hours and the scheduling. Vice Chair Greenwood inquired if the additional five to six people are an addition to existing staff. MR. HELLICKSON responded that currently at peak time there are five people on-site. With the new facilities, there would be an additional three people during 7 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\8-18-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 peak time. He said during the peak time, there would be a total of eight people for about an hour while shifts change. Vice Chair Greenwood clarified that there may also be a family member joining a resident at the memory care facility. MR. HELLICKSON said there is the possibility a family member would escort a resident outside while visiting. Vice Chair Greenwood commented that his overall cocern has to do with the parking count. He asked the applicant if he is confident that the parking area allocated is sufficient. MR. HELLICKSON affirmed he is very con nt. He explained that the residents do not drive. He mentioned over the past �ar there was only one resident who has a car. Legend Gardens also has a car that transports people to the hair salon and other places. In addition, curr there are,,;nine employees that rotate through different shifts, plus two partJimeemplo ees"He noted three employees get dropped off. Mr. Hellickson said the:r17ti care facility would have zero parking impact from a resident's perspective Vice Chair Greenwood pointed,out the setback attr+e northeast corner. He asked the applicant how he felt about easing the corner .:Jq .be more in line with the setback. : g MR. HELLICIfiON respoded if they were to ease the pitch of the roof, they would have' e`odd rooflir He commented that the building would look different from the existing build�ngs� a stated easing the corner would also infringe on the floor area, vAph wild ng e Use of the unit and render the living area. Vice Chair Greenwo4ct referred to the block walls for the patios on the north side. He asked the ,applicant if there is an opportunity to provide a little bit of articulation to create a littl more interest to break-up the long consistent plain in the clock wall. MR. HELLICKSON responded that they would be open to that suggestion. He asked the Planning Commission to keep in mind that with the elevations there is no landscapl' .,,>Hb is agreeable offsetting the wall if they are allowed to do a minimal offset. Vice Chair Greenwood stated that the plans would go back to the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) for final construction document review. He suggested that Mr. Sells take a look at offsetting the block wall, and have the ARC take a look at it during the final construction document review. MR. CRAIG ZUNDEL, Palm Desert, California, noted that he is neither in favor nor in opposition of the project. He expressed his concern with parking. He asked 8 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015Winutes\8-18-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 if the applicant is contemplating using either side of the street on Catalina Way or San Pascual Avenue for parking. Mr. Ceja responded that both roadways allow for on-street parking. If on-street parking is necessary for overflow, it would occur along Catalina Way since both entrances are off Catalina Way. MR. ZUNDEL pointed to an opening in one of the photos of the memory care facility, and asked if it is a gate or entrance to or from the facility. Mr. Ceja answered that the gates are not intended o try. The gates are there for egress; exit or path of travel in case of an emer MR. ZUNDEL asked if the gates remain locked unless thers fs an emergency. ,` Mr. Ceja replied yes. With no further testimony offered, Chair Stendell declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner DeLuna state,,,,.,,,,d she had one more question for the applicant. Chair Stendell reopened the public hears additional testimony. Commissioner DeLuna asked the applicant tolarify that the parking does not double; however, some of the occupancy will dle but it does not mean the amount of people driving would double. a MR. HENDRICKSON replied that is% 'Trect. The residents in the units would double, but the residents do nc�#drive s®A''hey would not have a car impact to the par aOL- y With: arther testa offered, Chair Stendell declared the public hearing closed. N ,,Chair Greenwood commented it is a nice project, it is in the right zone, and s( 416ice additio► o the City of Palm Desert. He noted his concerns with the 1and parkin CommissI Luna commented the City is updating the City's General Plan, and co en ed the applicant for adding to the update process. The proposed project addresses a need and it is an ideal location. She thanked the applicant for choosing Palm Desert to expand the facility. Commissioner DeLuna moved, by Minute Motion, approving a recommendation to the City Council for approval of an amendment to a Development agreement, a Precise Plan, a Change of Zone, a Parcel Map Waiver, and a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act for the expansion of the Legend Gardens assisted living facility including 15 new assisted living units and 12 memory care units at 9 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015Winutes\818-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 the southwest corner of Catalina Way and San Pascual Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). Commissioner DeLuna moved, by Minute Motion, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2655, recommending to the City Council approval of Case Nos. DA/PP/CZ/PMW/EA 15-086, subject to conditions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pradetto and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Campbell, DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None). X. MISCELLANEOUS ` A. PRESENTATION on the proposed 2015 General Plan,,., Update and related environmental issues by Raimi + Associates. Open to the °\ lic for their input. Ms. Aylaian communicated that staff 'and the consultant are taking this opportunity to address two issues: 1) Provide the Planning Corrirntssion with an update on the General Plan progress and the status of the work beingdone; and 2) Receive public input concerning environmental issues as part of the Environmental Impact Report-,(EIR) study: Sh��noted a notice was sent out to interested parties letting there w the City is updating the General Plan, and invited them to the public scog misting. The notice was also advertised in the newspaper. She mentioned th'n is a ay period for people to come forward and notify the City of any co ns thy' \y #gave. She introduced Mr. Matt Burris, Raimi + 'ales; and Mr ark Teague,'Michael Baker International, who are press f g the General Play pdate progress. �, �. MR. MATT"' BURRIS, aimi + Assd tes, Riverside, California, gave a PowerPoint present t General Plan Update progress (PowerPoint presentation ava at the City's impartment of Community Development). He offend tovanswer any",,questions before moving on to the next presentation by Mr. Teague. Commissioner Pradetto co ented he is a big fan of regional parking, and he is glad they are looking at parking development. Commissioner Campbell referred to the Highway 111 photo simulations with additional landscape and trees. With the drought, she asked would the additional landscaping move forward. MR. BURRIS responded that everyone is hopeful the drought is temporary and not a permanent situation. The Coachella Valley may have enough water; however, they might have to wait for Sacramento to loosen the restrictions. Ms. Aylaian interjected that after three months of monitoring water usage, the City has reduced water consumption by an average 32.5 percent. 10 GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\8-18-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 Vice Chair Greenwood expressed Mr. Burris has been incredible through the General Plan Update process and has given great presentations. He mentioned there were some interesting slides presented of the University Village area. At some point, the university is projected to have an upwards of 20,000 students. He commented Mr. Burris provided slides of the University of Southern California and University of Arizona as an overlay over the entire university area, which fit. In terms of development, the university area is big and still open as a City for planning and future development, and as Planning Commissioners, what impact they will have in that area. It's exciting and very interesting. MR. BURRIS offered to show the slides of the university overlay, if anyone was interested. Chair Stendell asked Mr. Burris if he knew,'what cities are relying on today for enhancing areas. Are there instrumentsng made available for owners to enhance their properties? MR. BURRIS replied yes. As part of General man Update process, they are also providing new zoning standards and guidelines for the Highway 111 corridor. He explained that they are buildi ew mechanisms into the zoning standards to increase the requirements for put ,,road improvements; however, in exchange the City needs to see that these are areas updated. He mentioned other opportunities they are capitalizing on-are parks, resources, and they also provided City staff wa summary of a:variety of different funding opportunities. Other opportunities rioned include an enhanced infrastructure facilities district and/or private partnerships to help pay for improvements. Vice Chair G nwood s d„that in one of the workshops a developer advised not putting sm -1em•d€� funds an`areas throughout the City because you will never see the tprovement. Theveloper said to establish your city's core arid',6oncentrate on t core. 41 MR. BURRIS stated if the tty were able to achieve the transformation at the San Pablo Avenue corridor as the first step, he believes the City would "knock it out of the park" and have an amazing foundation to transform Highway 111. Commissioner DeLuna commented the San Pablo Avenue corridor would integrate all of Palm Desert so the city could be for everybody, and not just for a particular group. It would tie everything together (El Paseo, Highway 111, McCallum Theatre, College of the Desert, etc.). Vice Chair Greenwood said it creates a much needed use for the students of College of the Desert. From a student's standpoint, where do they go that is walkable from the campus? Where do they go for coffee, to make copies, to study, or to get a bite to eat? None of these resources are walkable for the students. 11 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\8-18-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 At this point, Mr. Burris turned the presentation over to Mr. Teague. MR. MARK TEAGUE, Michael Baker International, San Diego, California, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, and formerly kicked-off the environmental process through the use of a scoping meeting. A scoping meeting allows for agencies in the public to talk to the City about things they would like to see evaluated in the environmental document. After his presentation, he offered to answer any questions. Commissioner DeLuna is thrilled to have someone a *ellent as Mr. Teague handling the CEQA process. Ms. Aylaian invited the public to make any commes o 'sk questions pertaining to the CEQA process or environmental issues. \, MR. ENRIQUE DE LEON, Imperial lrTigation District, La QWnta, California, commented he received the Notice of Preparation of the GeneraPlan Update and Environmental Impact Report. He�,taid the document mentions pan area of 170 acres and an area of 397 acres. He,refereneed Figure 4 of the Notice of Preparation, and asked for rification of the shaded areas for the 170 and 397 acres. MR. BURRIS displayed a picfure of the tversity Neighborhood Specific Plan area and pointed out.the 170 ab�d 397 acres to Mr. DeLeon. He also displayed R the photos of the; lniversity Villas ea shove the overlay of University of Southern California; University of o"na; University of California Los Angeles; downtown Flagstaff, Arizona; downy Santa Fe, New Mexico; and downtown Los Angeles, California.' He commented; there is a lot of land in the university area, and it is an important'6ppotti4nity f the City to capitalize on getting a great univ"tend surrounding neighborhoods. 'ANA, ie Planning Commission thanked the consultants for their presentation. \ ! XI. CtIMMITTEE MEUtNG UPDATES A. ART IlV PUBLICCACES Rik Mr. Bagato11-0pprted that Ms. Aylaian gave a presentation of the General Plan. He mentioned, the new exhibit in the gallery at City Hall will have a closing ceremony instead of an opening ceremony in October. He provided information on the First Weekend Palm Desert events. B. PARKS & RECREATION None 12 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\8-18-15 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2015 XII. COMMENTS Commissioner DeLuna commented that the General Plan Update process has been very exciting, and thanked the City and the consultants for their contributions towards that process. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Commissioner Pradetto, second by Commissioner DeLuna and a 5-0 vote of the Planning Commission (AYES: Camp DeLuna, Greenwood, Pradetto, and Stendell; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None), Chair Stendell adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. KEN STENDELL, CHAIR; � ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING,COMMISSION MONICA O'REILLY RECORDING SECRETARY 13 GAPlanning\Monica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Minutes\8-18-15 min.docx CITY OF PALM DESERT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: LAURI AYLAIAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM: BO CHEN, CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: PARCEL MAP WAIVER NO. 15-235 DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2015 The above-referenced parcel map waiver has been reviewed by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and found to be technically correct, however, Planning Commission's approval should be subject to the recording of easement quitclaim deeds by Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Verizon California Inc., and various other easements either granted by D.R. Horton or acquired by D.R. Horton, and City Council's approval of vacating a public utility easement and access rights for service and emergency vehicles, all never used for their intended purposes. Coachella Valley Water District also has to quitclaim an easement after their water line is relocated. Please schedule for Planning Commission action as soon as possible. PMW 15-235: Applicant/ Property Owner: D.R. Horton, c/o Jennifer O'Leary 2280 Wardlow Circle #100 Corona, CA 92880 Representative: MSA Consulting, c/o Paul De Palatis 34200 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 BO CHEN, P.E. City of Palm Desert /Department of Community Development PARCEL MAP WAIVER 73-510 Fred Waring Drive•Palm Desert•California•92260•(760)346-0611 .Fax(760)776-6417 Applicant: D.R. Horton c/o Jennifer O' Leary Telephone: 951-272-9000 Mailing Address: 2280 Wardlow Circle#100 Fax number: 800-975-4461 City: Corona State: CA Zip:92880 Email: iilloleary0drhorton,com Property Owner: SAME AS APPLICANT Telephone: Mailing Address: Fax number: City: State: Zip: Email: Representative: Paul De Palatis Telephone: 760-32-0-9811 Mailing Address: 34200 Bob Hope Drive Fax number: 760-323-7893 City: Rancho Mirage State:CA__Zip: 92270 Email:ndepalatis(@msaconsultinginc.com Please send correspondence to(check one): Applicant Property Owner X Representative Project Address(s):74-000 Gerald Ford Drive (Gallery) Assessor Parcel Number(s): 694-260-045.046.065 Existing Zoning: PR-5 General Plan Designation: R-M/R-Ho Project Request(describe specific nature of approval request): Parcel Map Waiver to convert entry street to residential lot and walkway. Property Owner Authorization: The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described and herein give authorization for the filing of the application. -gignaid re Print Name iDate Applicant I Representative Signature: By signing this application I certify that the information provided is accurate. I un rstand that the City might not approve what I am applying for and/or might require conditions of approval. �4gnr Print Name 'Date rty Owner Authorization: Agreement absolving the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities relative to any deed restrictions. I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT absolves the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities regarding any deed restrictions that may be applicable to the property described herein. Signature Print Name 'Dat OFFICE USE ONLY PROJECT NO: PMW /s-235 DATE: 91/h5 ACCEPTED BY: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2656 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT OF PARCEL MAP WAIVER NO. 15-235, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN CASE NO: PMW 15-235 WHEREAS, certain existing easements and related improvements are affected by the lot line adjustment under PMW 15-235; and WHEREAS, the subject parcels are currently vacant and therefore, the existing easements and related minor improvements that conflict with future development shall be rectified by whichever subject parcel applies for development permits first. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Parcel Map Waiver No. 15-235 is hereby approved, subject to the recording of easement quitclaim deeds by Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Verizon California, Inc., and various easements either granted by D.R. Horton or acquired by D.R. Horton, and City Council's approval of vacating a public utility easement and access rights for service and emergency vehicles, all never used for the intended purposes. Coachella Valley Water District also has to quitclaim an easement after the water line is relocated. 2. The City Surveyor is directed to process a Conditional Certificate of Compliance for recording with the County Recorder. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 20t" day of October 2015, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: KEN STENDELL, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION GAPlanningWonica OReilly\Planning Commission\2015\Resolutions\Res.No.2656 PMW 15-235 D.R.Horton.docx EXHIBIT "A" P.M.W. NO. 15 - 235 LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL "A" IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, LOT "AH" AND THAT PORTION OF LOT "T" OF TRACT MAP NO. 31490-1, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 412, AT PAGES 27 THROUGH 37, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDS, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A WHOLE AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT"AH"; THENCE NORTH 00009'16"WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINES OF SAID LOT"AH"AND LOT"T", A DISTANCE OF 69.39 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89053'53" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 9.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 4405Y35" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 14.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°53'5T' EAST, A DISTANCE OF 116.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT"T; THENCE SOUTH 00006'07" EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "T" AND LOT 'AH", A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT "AH"; THENCE SOUTH 89053'53" WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "AH", A DISTANCE OF 135.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, RIGHTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RECORD. PARCEL"A" CONTAINING 10,727 SQUARE FEET OR 0.246 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. EXHIBIT"B" ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF. PREPARED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: LAND z , /e CHARLES R. HARRIS P.L.S. 4989 cru►aLes NApRIs DATED: EXP. 12/31/2015 No. 4989 �� � /-� OF CA1- PAGE 1 OF 3 PARCEL "B" IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, LOT "AG" AND THAT PORTION OF LOT "T" OF TRACT MAP NO. 31490-1, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 412, AT PAGES 27 THROUGH 37, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDS, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A WHOLE AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "T' LYING DISTANT NORTH 00"09'16" WEST A DISTANCE OF 69.39 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT"AH" OF SAID TRACT MAP NO. 31490-1; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "AG" NORTH 00'09'16" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 49.47 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT"AG"; THENCE NORTH 89`50'35" EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "AG", A DISTANCE OF 136.24 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 'AG", SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE ARC OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE EASTERLY, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1018.50 FEET, A RADIAL LINE TO SAID POINT BEARS NORTH 89003'59"WEST; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS "AG" AND "T', AND ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 01"02-08", AN ARC DISTANCE OF 18.41 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 'T" SOUTH 00'D06'07" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 20.59 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°53'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 116.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44'50'35" WEST A DISTANCE OF 14.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89053'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 9.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, RIGHTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RECORD. PARCEL "B" CONTAINING 5,451 SQUARE FEET OR 0.125 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. PAGE 2OF3 EXHIBIT "A" P.M.W. NO. 15 - 235 LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT"B"ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF. PREPARED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: LAAO r� CHARLES R. HARRIS P.L.S. 4989 (; c z /Z '. - cF+aa��s R. Hans DATED; EXP. 12/31/2015 No. 4989 �� qrF OF Cat ` PAGE 3 OF 3 EXHIBIT 'FB'r SHEET 1 OF 2 P.M.W. NO. 15-235 TR. MAP 31490-1 I MB 412/27-37 1 18.50' 1s.5o' LINE DATA 0 a 1 NE CDR. NO, BEARING LENGTH U= LOT "AG" 3 o L1 N 00'09'16" W 30.49' z J N 89'03'59" W R L2 N 89'53'30" E 34.62' N 89'50'35" E 136.24' L3 N 00'06'07" W 11.40' L4 N 89'53'30" E 34.55' PARCEL 'B' u L5 N 00'09�16" W 34.40' (LOT "AG") v L6 N 00*0916 W 53.98' S-C2 5.451 S.F. L7 N 89'53'53" E 9.14 i� LOT LINE TO BE G �rC3 ADJUSTED Gp, �m L8 N 44 5cy) 0'35" E 14.99' `° �` _ --E- o CURVE DATA °D N 89'53 53 E—6.30 'tn. C) NO. DELTA RADIUS LENGTH NEW ADJUSTED IBE 0 Q C1 26'55'03" 24.50' 1 1.51, LOT LINE m= �, 1 tPARCEL (MICHELANGELO) G. C2 78'0148 40.50 55.16' to ni tO (LANE) (LOT "T") 3 C3 39'42'54" 24.50' 16.9$' a 'A' LOT LINE TO o ^ C4 89'23'58" 24.50' 38.23' O Q C5 90'00'23" 24.50' 38.49' o: om0,727 S.F. DELETED 10' 0 (0 Z to — — —�- 0 W C6 39'42'54 24.50 16.98, C8X`G6) (L4} (CS m o C7 78'01'48" 40.50' S5.16' 0=a JI z C8 26'48'50" 24.50 1 1.47' F- ,n (C7} C9 00'26 29 1018.50' 7.85' (LOT "AH") C10 01'02'08" 1018.50' 18.41' ( ECO PER S 89'53'53" W 135.97') cn TR.I MAPS3R490RD, ON P.O.S. SE COR. I FILE AS MB 412/27-37. PAR. "A" 110 LOT "AH"I o J SEE SHEET 2 FOR EASEMENT NOTES ( KANDINSKY WAY LEGEND -_ CHARLES R. WrRRIS EX. LOT LINE TO BE ADJUSTED OR DELETED EX. LOT LINE TO REMAIN No. 4989 ., NEW ADJUSTED LOT LINE OF' CPS-�F NOTE: THIS PLAT WAS PREPARED FROM RECORD DATA ONLY AND DOES NOT REPRESENT A SURVEY OF PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON. THIS MAP HAS BEEN 0' 40' 80' APPROVED UPON THE EXPRESSED CONDITION THAT BUILDING PERMITS SHALL NOT BE ISSUED FOR ANY DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THIS ADJUSTMENT PLAT UNTIL NECESSARY DEDICATIONS, IF ANY, HAVE OCCURRED. SCALE 1"=40' LOT "T" LOT "AG" LOT "AH" RENOIR PLACE - MICHELANGELO LANE 694--260--045, 046, 065 LOT NO. STREET NAME A.P.N. ADJUSTMENT PLAT - CITY OF PALM DESERT POR. SE QTR SEC. 29, T. 4 S., R. 6 E., S.8.M. J.N. 1646.007 SURVEYOR: MSA CONSULTING, INC. APPLICANT: _ APPRO D BY: 34--200 008 HOPE DRIVE RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 O.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES ONE: (760) 320-98 1 HOLDING COMPANY, INC, R. PAGE GARNER -- �r-- 2280 WARDLOW CIRCLE, 6�r� '.' /0 / SUITE 100 CITY SURVEYOR CHARLES R. NARRIS UAIL CORONA, CA, 92880 L.S. NO. 6155 /d /S /s- P.LS. 4989, EXP. 12/31/15 (951) 272-9000 EXP. 3/31/16 DATE- EXHIBIT 1►B° SHEET 2 OF 2 P.M.W. NO. 15--235 EASEMENT NOTES INDICATES INST. NO. 2006-915421, REC. 12/13/2006 O.R., PARTIALLY QUITCLAIMED PER INDICATES INST. NO. 2006-0562726, REC. 8/1/2006 O.R., PARTIALLY QUITCLAIMED /\ PER L2 INDICATES INST, NO. 2008-0433149, REC. 8/5/2008 O.R., PARTIALLY QUITCLAIMED PER INDICATES INST. NO. 2009-0594026, REC. 11/17/2009 O.R., QUITCLAIMED /3 PER _ INDICATES INST. NO. 2014-0038719, REC. 1/29/2014 O.R., QUITCLAIMED PER _ !4\ INDICATES EASEMENT NOT QUITCLAIMED BYQQABOVE NOTE: REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. __ RECORDED _, O.R., VACATING THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF PARCEL "A" AND THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS OVER ALL OF LOT "T". ADJUSTMENT PLAT - CITY OF PALM DESERT POR. SE QTR SEC. 29, T. 4 S., R. 6 E., S.B.M. J.N. 1646.007 SURVEYOR: MSA CONSULTING, INC. APPLICANT: APP� O�1�7 BY: 34--200 BOB HOPE DRIVE ((�� RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 D.R. HORTON LOS ANGEIES PHONE: (760) 320-9811 HOLDING COMPANY, INC. R. PAGE GAR-CANER 2280 WARDLOW CIRCLE, _�_/__��?� SUITE 100 CITY SURVEYOR CHARLES R. HARRIS DATE CORONA, CA, 92880 L.S. Na. 6155 /o 15- /5: P.L.S. 4989, EXP. 12/31/15 (951) 272-9000 EXP. 3/31/16 DATE