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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0729 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 29, 1974 MIDDLE SCHOOL - 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL tirr Present: Commissioners: JIM McPHERSON, CHUCK ASTON, NOEL BRUSH, HENRY CLARK Absent: Commissioners: JEAN BENSON Others Present: Director of Environmental Services - Paul A. Williams Acting City Attorney - Jeffery Patterson Planning Assistant - Samuel G. Freed IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 22, 1974 were approved as submitted. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Clark explained the public hearing procedure. A. Continued Case No. CUP-12-74-PD - SUMMERFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Request for a permit to establish a planned low CORPORATION development on a property located on the south side of Highway 111, adjacent to the westerly city limits of Indian Wells (continued from July 1, 1974) . After discussion of a request by the applicant for continu- ance, Commissioner McPherson moved, and Commissioner Brush seconded, that the matter be continued to Planning Commission meeting of September 3, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. B. Case No. Public Use Permit - 02-74-PD - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON - Request for a public use permit to reconstruct the existing electrical substation located on the northeast corner of Buckboard and Arrow Trail in the City of Palm Desert. Mr. Williams recommended approval subject to staff conditions, as presented. Mr. Kermit Martin, Southern California Edison Company represen- tative explained why the increased capacity was needed. Proposed construc- tion on the substation was indicated to start in December or January, 1975. The total cost of the project would be in excess of $500,000. He indicated that the station would be ready in May 1975 at which time the temporary sta- tion would be removed. Mr. Martin explained why all the existing poles could not be removed. too Mrs. Samuel Ewing, 73-280 Buckboard Trail commented that she lives directly next door to this project. She was not opposing the project but had two questions to ask; 1) she wondered if by enlarging the capacity of the station, would this bring any more noise into the area; 2) regarding the removal of the fifth pole, she has had some estimates regarding cost of putting in underground service to her property and she felt that $1,000 is too high for the removal of the last pole. Planning Commission Meeting July 29, 1974 -2- Chairman Clark asked if Southern California Edison had any comment to make regarding the noise and the cost of $1,000 for the removal of the pole. Mr. Martin indicated that his company had no control over the cost of underground service. Mr. Jim Ritter, Southern California Edison Property Coordina- tor, spoke regarding the noise. He explained there would be very little ad- vance in the noise level. Chairman Clark asked if the staff or commission had any ques- tions. Mr. Williams said that since one pole would remain, a modi- fication of Condition No. 4 to indicate that the Commission does waive the requirement for removal of the fifth pole was in order. Commissioner McPherson moved, Commissioner Brush seconded that Public Use Permit 02-74-PD be approved subject to staff conditions as amended by staff. The motion carried unanimously. C. Case No. Variance No. 01-74-PD - SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES - Request for a variance to permit a reduction of the setback requirements for a maintenance building located south of Portola Avenue and west of Mariposa Drive in the Ironwood Country Club development. Mr. Williams presented the request with a recommendation of approval subject to five conditions. The applicant was not in the audience. Commissioner Brush moved, Commissioner McPherson seconded that Variance No. 01-74-PD be approved subject to staff conditions. The motion carried unanimously. D. Case No. Change of Zone No. 01-73-PD - GERALD MOSS PROPERTIES - Request for a change of zone on property located west of Painter's Path from W-2 (Controlled Development) and C-P-S (Scenic Highway Commercial) to C-P-S, R-3 (Residential) , and N-A (Natural Assets) . Staff initiated a continuance to September 16 since all re- quirements regarding the EIR conditions had not been completed. Commissioner McPherson moved, Commissioner Brush seconded that the matter be continued to September 16, 1974. The motion carried unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS - None VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Case No. P.P. 9MF - BROCK OLSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Request for Plot Plan approval for six single-family residences to be built on the same block of Burro Weed Lane, in the Shadow Mountain Golf Club development - R-2-8000. rrr Mr. Williams indicated staff is recommending approval subject to six conditions. He also described the problem of front yard setback and recommended that the applicant file for a minor deviation to reduce the front yard setback to 16 feet. Mr. Williams read a letter from the Coachella Valley County Water District recommending that two additional conditions be incor- porated into staff's conditions. Planning Commission Meeting July 29, 1974 -3- Mr. Brock Olson, 1356 Primavera Drive West, Palm Springs, agreed to the staff's conditions and the Coachella Valley County Water Dis- trict conditions. He had spoken with his neighbors, who were concerned about their view. He agreed to moving the living portion of the houses forward four feet. Chairman Clark asked if there were any persons in the audience that had any questions. two Mr. Gordon Lyons, 46-100 Burro Weed Lane, Palm Desert, said he had no objections to the project and that it would be advantageous to the area. The neighbors were only concerned about the view. He stated Mr. Olson was to be congratulated on the architecture. Chairman Clark asked if there were any other questions or com- ments. Commission, by a unanimous minute motion, indicated to staff that they preferred the reduced setback of the main structures on the basis of compatibility of the proposed units to the existing development in the area. Commissioner McPherson moved and Commissioner Aston seconded the motion to approve plot plan subject to staff's conditions as amended to include the Water District conditions. Motion unanimously carried. B. Case No. P.P. 1076-PD - MRS. O'MALLEY - Request for approval of concept on parking changes proposed for commercial project on San Pablo, north of Highway 111 - C-P-S. Mr. Williams stated that the building is under construction now. Mrs. O'Malley agreed to redesign the parking lot, and would like some direction to the single driveway opening to the alley. She is asking for �.. approval only in that element. STaff is recommending approval in concept be granted subject to three conditions and with the understanding that a CUP application would be forthcoming. Commissioner McPherson moved and Commissioner Aston seconded an approval in concept. Motion carried unanimously. C. Case No. P.P. 1C - R. Ricciardi, for MARKET BASKET, INC. - Request for Plot Plan approval for Market Basket expansion - C-P-S. Mr. Williams gave background on the expansion and submitted eleven conditions of approval. Chairman clark asked if applicant was in the audience. Mr. Bernard K. K. Leung of Mr. Ricciardi's office, representing the applicant stated he would relay the conditions of approval to the archi- tect, and give him an opportunity to study them before they can say whether they approve the conditions or turn them down. Mr. Williams said that he would like to be able to discuss these conditions with the applicant, so he suggested a continuance to August 12, 1974. Commissioner McPherson moved, Commissioner Aston seconded the continuance to the August 12 Planning Commission meeting. Motion unanimously carried. D. Case No. P.P. 11MF - DURCO CONSTRUCTION CO. , INC. - Two four- unit apartment buildings on Shadow Mountain Road, approximately 500 feet east of San Luis Rey - R-3-4000. Planning Commission Meeting -4- July 29, 1974 Mr. Williams read letter from applicant requesting continuance to the August 12 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner McPherson moved, Commissioner Aston seconded that the item be continued to August 12. Motion unanimously carried. E. Case No. Tentative Tract 5357 - HOME BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORP. - Request for Tentative Map approval of Tract 5357 to permit the ... conversion of the existing 22-unit Whispering Sands apartment complex, located at 45-301 Deep Canyon Road, to a statutory condominium and the construction of a parking lot, R-3-4000 zone. Mr. Williams read the conditions of approval. He stated staff recommends approval subject to fourteen conditions, which have been reviewed by the city's review committee. Commissioner Brush moved, Commissioner McPherson seconded that the matter be approved subject to staff conditions. Motion unanimously car- ried. F. Discussion of preliminary draft of proposed industrial service zone. Mr. Williams read a memo regarding creation of I-S (Industrial Service) zone. He stated that staff was compiling ordinances and would be- gin the creation of such a zone. Staff's feelings are in favor of an I-S zone, but needed direction. Staff feels this zone is a type that needs to be provided. Chairman Clark asked if the Commission could give any direction to staff. He felt and hoped it would be done early because it is most nec- essary. tow Chairman Clark indicated the consensus of the Commission was favorable to the creation of I-S zone. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None X. COMMENTS - A. City Staff - None B. Acting City Attorney - None C. Planning Commissioners - None XI. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. to executive session for dis- cussion on legal matter. Regular meeting reconvened at 8:23 P.M. and immediately adjourned. r .. Kathleen C. Widmar, Secretary ATTEST: Ck C HENRY B. LARK, MAYOR