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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0602 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 2, 1975 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 7:04 p.m. on June 2, 1975 at the Palm Desert Middle School. ��"" II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners GEORGE BERKEY, ED MULLINS, WILLIAM SEIDLER, MARY K. VAN DE MARK, S. ROY WILSON Others Present: Dave Erwin - City Attorney Paul Williams - Director of Environmental Services Steve Fleshman- Associate Planner Sam Freed - Assistant Planner IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Mullins moved, Commissioner Van de Mark seconded the motion to approve the minutes of May 12, 1975 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. V. WRITTEN COMMIJNICATIONS . A. Paul Williams referred to the Commission, a letter of inquiry from Mr. Roland F. Sweet regarding proposed development north of 44th Avenue at the Palm Valley Storm Channel. Mr. Williams �' stated staff had prepared a response to Mr. Sweet's inquiry for Commission review prior to mailing. The Commission, having reviewed Mr. Sweet's inquiry and the letter prepared by staff, approved and instructed staff to mail said response. B. Paul Williams then referred to the Commission, an amusing message from an anonymous "Confused Citizen" describing the problems God had encountered in permitting development, and stated that the Commission might enjoy reading the letter. There being no return address, staff could not prepare a response. VI. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. CUP-02-75 LEAVITT and SKOUREIS: Consideration of a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 5-unit planned residential development on a 1-acre site located west of Burroweed Lane and north of Ryway Place. (R-2-8000) Paul Williams presented the Staff Report. He stated that the project was reviewed in the Environmental Assessment form and was found not to have a significant effect upon the environment. This project was also found to be in conformance to all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance �„ and the Palm Desert General Plan. Mr. Williams stated that the major public improvements, such as the instal- lation of curb and gutter along Burroweed Lane, had already been installed as a part of earlier developments; and that any future improvements would be required as a part of the tentative map process. Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1975 2. He summarized by stating that staff recommended that the applicant provide a public access easement along the Burroweed frontage of the property to a depth of 10' in order to connect existing pathway easements north and south of the property. He then recommended that this project be approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 52, subject to con- ditions of approval which the applicant had reviewed and was in concurrence with. Chairman Seidler asked if the building height, as proposed by the project, would obstruct views from surrounding property. �"` Paul Williams stated that this project, as designed, would not affect the views of the surrounding property. The Commission then questioned the feasibility of each unit having a separate pool (future) , which could result in an excess of pools; and suggested that the complex have two pools and provide the remaining area as a landscaped area. Chairman Seidler stated there could arise a problem with joint ownership of that property where the future pools were shown on the drawing. Commissioner Van de Mark asked if the pitch of the roof of these buildings was higher than the other developments north of the probject. Paul Williams answered yes. Chairman Seidler opened the public hearing. John Sanborn (Project Developer) 600 E. Tahquitz-McCallum Palm Springs, California Mr. Sanborn questioned condition ��10. After a brief discussion of the proposed uses of the easement, Mr. Sanborn suggested an alternate way of ''�""" constructing the easement. Staff found no objection with the proposed alteration. Mrs. Newbrander 4626 Cottage Lane Palm Desert, California Mrs. Newbrander spoke in opposition of the project. Her comments were directed towards the possible opening of Burroweed to Grapevine due to the easement; and opposed the 18' roof line of the complex which she felt would obstruct mountain views. Chairman Seidler clarified the requirements and purpose of requiring a 10' easement and assurred Mrs. Newbrander that Burroweed was not planned to be extended through to Grapevine. Mr. George Smith 46190 Burroweed Palm Desert, California Mr. Smith, a representative of the Shadow Mountain Golf Course, explained that the proximity of the golf course in relation to the proposed homes could present a hazardous problem for the residents. He suggested that a wall or a barrier of bushes be included in the ;�„ plans to avoid possible accidents caused from flying golf balls. A1 Jensen 46420 Ryway Place Palm Desert, California Mr. Jensen asked what provisions had been made to control the water flaw through the project down to Ryway Place. Paul ��7illiams explained the provisions by which the drainage of water would be controlled. Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1975 3• Commissioner Van de Mark questioned the reasons for the 18' building height. Chairman Seidler closed the public hearing. Chairman Seidler and the Commissioners then reviewed the overall comments raised by the public. Commissioner Mullins questioned the building height and the five fenced future pools. Chairman Seidler reopened the public hearing and requested that Mr. Sanborn furnish the Commission with additional information regarding building height, ownership of units, future pools, and landscaping. � The public hearing was again closed. In summary, Chairman Seidler explained that it was the Design Review Board's option, when they reviewed the project, to reduce the roof height, but indicated that the Commission would give guidance to the Design Review Board recommending a reduction in the building height by an alteration of the pitch. A condition was also added to require a wall on the west and north property lines to separate the units from the golf course. Commissioner Mullins moved, Commissioner Van de Mark seconded the motion to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 52 as amended. Motion carried unanimously. , � B. Case No. CUP-1395 KINGS POINT OF PALM DESERT: Consideration of a request to amend the existing conditional use permit for this planned residential development by deleting 6 dwelling units and adding 4 unlighted tennis courts. Project is located west of State Highway 74, east of Willow Street. (R-2-6000) Paul Williams presented the Staff Report. He indicated that the addition of the tennis courts would provide on site recreational amenities while at the same time reduce the overall density of the units. By amending the conditional use permit, the Planning Commission would be allowing the use to occur. However, actual construction would require that the plans �"' for the courts, along with the landscaping and irrigation plans, would be approved by the Design Review Board to ensure its conformance with the development standards. Staff felt it was appropriate that the request for an amendment to the original conditional use permit be approved. He recommended approval by Resolution No. 53 with one consideration, being the addition of a condition specifying a particular time limit which the courts would have to be constructed by. Chairman Seidler could see no benefit in establishing a specific time frame, but felt that it might be more desirable to add a condition stipulating that the area would be landscaped and main- tained until such time as the courts are constructed. Commissioner Wilson moved, Commissioner Mullins seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 53 as amended. Motion was approved with Commissioner Berkey abstaining. C. Case No. VARIANCE 02-75 INDIAN CREEK VILLAS: Consideration of a variance to permit the construction of an identification sign in the public right of way located in the south portion of the median strip bounded on the west by the frontage road and on the east by State Highway 74. (R-2*) Paul Williams presented the Staff Report and discussed the project's major elements. Under the City's Sign Ordinance, the location of tne sign was not considered appropriate. The Commission was being asked to approve the location, not the actual design or wording of the identification sign. � ;� After a brief discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Berkey moved, Commissioner Mullins seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 54 with the attached conditions. Motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1975 4. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Continued Case No. 11C - AFFILIATED CONSTRUCTION CO. : Request for approval of plot plan and architecture for proposed commercial buildings located along the north frontage road near the inter- section of Panorama Drive. (Continued from May 12 - CPS) Paul Williams presented the Staff Report. Subsequent to the last Planning Commission meeting, the Design Review Board had held two meetings at which time, a number of revisions were made and approved by them. He indicated '�"' that the project was substantially different than the project reviewed at the last meeting and gave a detailed report of the subject revisions approved by the Design Review Board. The addition of material board to condition ��7 and the deletion of con- dition ��22 were the only changes recommended by the Commission. Commissioner Mullins moved, Commissioner Berkey seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 55, subject to amended conditions of approval. Motion carried unanimously. VIII.NEW BUSINESS � A. Determination as to the conformance of a proposed street abandonment to the Palm Desert General Plan. Paul Williams presented the Staff Report. After explaining the ramifi- cations of the proposed abandonment, Mr. Williams stated that because the General Plan did not specifically cover minor details of this nature and since the proposed abandonment of a portion of the public right of way would not adversely affect either the circulation plan or land use of the area involved, staff recommended that it be moved by Resolution No. 56 that the Planning Commission report to the City Council that this request was in conformance with the City`s adopted General Plan. �rrr Commissioner Van de Mark moved, Commissioner Mullins seconded the motion to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 56. Motion carried unanimously. B. Review of recommendation from Project Area Committee for alternate land use in the area west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel and south of State Highway 111 in the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. l. Staff recommended that this review be continued to the next Planning Commission Study Session of June 9, 1975. The Commission concurred. IX. ORAL COMMiJNICATIONS - None X. COMMENTS A. City Staff 1. Paul Williams recommended approval of Resolution No. 57 establishing the new Planning Commission meeting place at 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert (City Hall Council Chambers) effective June 29, 1975. �, Commissioner Wilson moved, Commissioner Van de Mark seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 57. Motion carried unanimously. . Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1975 5• 2. The next item referred to the Commission was a letter from Riverside County, just received by staff, indicating a pro- posed zone change case number 1892 for Mrs. Sipuhue Conte, changing R-1-1 to W-2 and R-2-14,000 on 10 acres on the south side of Country Club between Monterey & Portola e�tended. Mr. Williams stated that according to our previous agreement under the Joint City/County Cooperation Policy, the City was supposed to have 40 days to review projects of this nature. Staff felt that in this case, the Planning Commission had inadequate information and not enough time to fully consider �"' and respond on this project. Associate Planner, Steve Fleshman, suggested that the Commission ask for an extension of time and additional information to study this case, particularly with emphasis on the R-2-14,000 zone change. The Commission concurred. After a brief discussion, the Commission recommended that staff communicate with the County informing them that the Commission could not respond at this time due to the inadequacy of the information received from the County and to ask the County for additional information to review this zone change. Staff concurred. B. City Attorney - None C. Planning Commissioners 1. Chairman Seidler asked for an overview of the DRB's progress and informed staff that the Commission was still waiting for information prior to their meetings of DRB actions. XI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Van de Mark moved, Commissioner Berkey seconded the motion �'' for adjournment of the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. �—� t � � ti.� �� � � .� _ `� i �. \ �- ��,��.,�� ���� , � �...�_ PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY ATTEST• LLI , CHAIRMAN �