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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1014 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 14, 1974 MIDDLE SCHOOL - 7 : 00 P.M. I . CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was called to order by the Chairman at 7: 00 P.M. on October 14, 1974, at the Palm Desert Middle School. r.■ II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III . ROLL CALL Present : Commissioners : ED MULLINS, WILLIAM SEIDLER, S . ROY WILSON, MARY K. VAN DE MARK, C. ROBERT HUBBARD Absent : Commissioners : NONE Others Present : Director of Environmental Services - Paul A. Williams City Attorney - Dave Erwin Assistant Planner - Sam Freed IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commissioner Wilson stated that the Minutes of the September 30 meeting were incorrect in one respect . In referring to Case No. P.P. 1073 - Destination Re- sort Corporation, the Minutes should read, "Shadow Mountain Golf Club" , not "Shadow Mountain Country Club" . *. Commissioner Van de Mark moved, Commissioner Seidler seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved as amended. The mo- tion was unanimously carried. Chairman Hubbard then stated that he had been advised that the Shadow Mountain Golf Club had full knowledge of the plans regarding P.P. 1073, and are in favor of it and their interest was thoroughly protected. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Williams read letter from the Palm Desert Property Owners Association, dated October 10, 1974, regarding the K-Mart Development. Chairman Hubbard stated that the record should show the letter was received. VI . PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Hubbard explained the public hearing procedure . A. Case No. Variance No. 948 (Amendment ) - MARRAKESH BUILD- ING & COUNTRY CLUB - Consideration of a request for an '"A" amendment of Variance No. 948 to permit a reduction from 500 units to 366 dwelling units for a planned resi- dential development known as the MARRAKESH COUNTRY CLUB to be located at the southwest corner of the intersec- tion of Grapevine Street and Portola Avenue - R-1-10, 000. Planning Commission Meeting -2- October 14, 1974 Mr. Williams read the Staff Report and outlined the 10 recommended Conditions of Approval. Mr. John Dawson, Executive Vice President , Marrakesh Coun- try Club, P. 0. Box 1143, Palm Desert , stated that Marra- kesh has reduced the number of units for the betterment of the project and to give more open space. Also, he wished to clarify Condition No. 4 regarding the planting of full- grown trees. After some discussion, it was agreed to delete the senten- ces in Condition No. 4, "The landscape plan shall include a substantial number of full-size trees . A minimum of one tree per unit , no smaller than the height of the unit adja- cent thereto, shall be planted and maintained" . It was decided that the decision on the landscaping be left to the Architectural Review Board and that Mr. Williams should discuss this with the applicant . Chairman Hubbard asked Mr. Dawson if he was satisfied with all other conditions. Mr. Dawson replied yes , and brought up Condition No. 9, the problem with the landscaping on Grapevine. After some discussion, it was decided that Condition No. 9 should be reviewed with Mr. Williams. Mr. Brian Jones , Vice President , Marrakesh Country Club, P. 0. Box 1143 , Palm Desert , stated that within Marrakesh' s private streets they have curbs but no gutters. He won- dered if it was feasible to continue the rest of the project with the streets as they are now. They would like to finish .. up the same way. Commissioner Van de Mark asked if this would in any way af- fect the drainage system and if gutters would be desirable in certain areas . Mr. Jones stated that Frank Hamerschlag would comment on the drainage, and if gutters were necessary. Frank Hamerschlag, 577 E. Sunny Dunes Road, Palm Springs , stated that the ability to carry the water is not impaired by leaving off the gutters. The design concept is affected somewhat , but the immediate efficacy is not any different without a gutter. Mr. Williams asked if asphalt holds up well carrying the water. Mr. Dawson stated, that as long as they are private roads, it is the obligation of Marrakesh to take care of them. Chairman Hubbard asked what happens when the property goes to the association, and whose responsibility is it then. Mr. Williams suggested that since the roads all slope to a *MO single side, it would be appropriate to require gutters on the down-hill side of the streets simply for a saving of expense to the property owner for the repair of the asphalt . Mr. Dawson stated that they will put gutters in on the low side, it would save a lot of future hassle. Planning Commission Meeting -3- October 14, 1974 Mr. Williams suggested that Condition No. 6 have a sentence added to read that gutters shall only be installed on the down-hill side of the streets . Commissioner Wilson moved, Commissioner Seidler seconded that Resolution No. 14 be passed subject to the amended conditions . The motion was unanimously carried. B. Case No. ICAP Amendment - 02-74-PD - H. McCORMICK - r.. Consideration of a request to amend the Interim Palm Desert Core Area Plan to delete a pedestrian walkway indicated between E1 Paseo and the park area in the rear of the proposed commercial building thus permit- ting applicant to construct commercial stores along the full frontage of Lot 21, Block S , Palm Desert sub- division. Property is located northerly of and adja- cent to intersection of El Paseo and Prickly Pear Lane - C-P-S . Mr. Williams read the Staff Report and also showed the area on the wall map . He stated that Staff is recommending that the Commission recommend to City Council the deletion of the pedestrian walkway by Planning Commission Resolution No. 15. Chairman Hubbard asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this case. With no one wishing to speak, Commissioner Mullins stated he felt that with the pedestrian walkway through the build- ing that is now existing, and the development of the bank on the corner would be sufficient , therefore, the walkway through Lot 21 should be eliminated. w Commissioner Seidler felt that we should be concerned about making any changes or modifications to the Core Area Plan. However, the proposed deletion appeared logical . Commissioner Van de Mark agreed. Commissioner Wilson also agreed with Commissioner Seidler that we need to exercise great care. Chairman Hubbard stated that the subject was covered thor- oughly and that when the Core Area Plan is approved, it will be a guideline. Mr. Williams then read the second letter received from the Palm Desert Property Owners Association stating that a reso- lution be adopted indicating that no changes be made to the Palm Desert Interim Core Area Plan until the total General Plan was adopted. Commissioner Seidler moved, Commissioner Van de Mark secon- ded the motion that Resolution No. 15 be adopted recommend- ing the deletion to the City Council . The motion was unan- imously carried. Now C. Case No. ICAP Amendment - 03-74-PD - H. McCORMICK - Consideration of a request to amend the Interim Palm Desert Core Area Plan to delete an indicated automobile driveway connection from E1 Paseo to the rear parking area thus permitting the applicant to construct com- mercial stores for the full frontage of Lot 29, Block S , Palm Desert subdivision. Said property is located northerly of and adjacent to El Paseo approximately 400 feet easterly of the intersection of San Luis Rey and El Paseo - C-P-S . Planning Commission Meeting -4- October 14, 1974 Mr. Williams read the Staff Report and proposed that the Commission recommend to the City Council the deletion of the indicated driveway from Lot 29 by Planning Commission Resolution. Chairman Hubbard opened the public hearing. Mr. Harold McCormick, 45-800 Cholane, Indian Wells, was representing another person, since this second lot is ac- tually a lot owned by someone he is doing business with. Chairman Hubbard asked Mr. Williams if this matter could be put off for two weeks or thirty days to allow Staff time to discuss the development plans for Bank of America with their representatives. Mr. Williams stated that he would have to meet with the Bank of America and determine whether they would be pro- viding an alternative access point . Mr. Dave Erwin, City Attorney, suggested some thought should be given to continuing this for thirty days and leaving the hearing open. Commissioner Wilson supported continuance of this proposal , as did Commissioners Van de Mark, Seidler and Mullins. Chairman Hubbard asked Mr. Williams what the date of this meeting would be. Mr. Williams stated the second meeting in November would be November 18th. Commissioner Seidler moved, Commissioner Van de Mark secon- ded the motion to continue the matter to November 18th and the motion was unanimously carried. VII . OLD BUSINESS - None VIII . NEW BUSINESS A. Case No. Tract 6229 - MARRAKESH BUILDING & COUNTRY CLUB - Consideration of a tentative map for 100 dwelling units on approximately 27 acres located southerly and adja- cent to Grapevine Street approximately 1500 feet westerly of the intersection of Grapevine Street and Portola Ave- nue - R-1** Mr. Williams read the Staff Report and the recommended con- ditions of approval. Mr. Dawson, representing Marrakesh, stated he does not agree entirely with the sewer connection requirements of the Water District . Mr. Williams st ated that it is a requirement of the Coach- ella Valley County Water District that the matter should be discussed with the Water District . Mr. Dawson stated he expected to bring in sewer service, but wanted to know if he read Condition No. 11 correctly. Mr. Williams stated that we were really referring to Condi- tion No. 7. Mr. Hamerschlag stated that he would discuss this requirement with the Coachella Valley County Water District . Planning Commission Meeting -5- October 14, 1974 Mr. Williams stated that Condition No. 3 should be deleted since it is adequately covered in Variance No. 948. Commissioner Van de Mark moved, Commissioner Seidler seconded the motion that Resolution No. 16 be approved with conditions as amended. The motion was unanimously carried. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None .. X. COMMENTS A. City Staff - None B. City Attorney - None C. Planning Commissioners - None XI . ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Wilson moved, Commissioner Mullins seconded the meeting be adjourned. The motion was unanimously car- ried. The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 15 P.M. P UL A. WILLIAMS , Secretary ATTEST: RT HUBBARD, Chairman