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SPECIAL PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - AUGUST 9, 1977
7:00 PM - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I . CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Berkey at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert
City Hall .
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II. PLEDGE - Commissioner KELLY
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner KELLY
Commissioner KRYDER
Commissioner READING
Commissioner SNYDER
Chairman BERKEY
Also
Present: Sam Freed - Assistant Planner
Kathy Shorey - Planning Secretary
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Berkey explained the Public Hearing procedures to those present
and announced that prior to this meeting, the Commission had met in a Study Session
for the purpose of clarifying the staff's recommendations. No decisions were reached.
A. CASE NO. CZ 07-76, PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION, APPLICANT
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Request that the Planning Commission consider a Change of Zone from
S(Study) to PR-10(Planned Residential-10 Dwelling units per gross
acre) , or other appropriate zones for property located northerly of
and adjacent to 44th Avenue, south of Park View Drive, and east of
the Palm Valley Storm Channel .
Mr. Freed reviewed the case noting the various alternative zone designations
which are: PR, R-1 , R-2, R-3, Combination Zone, and Commercial . Staff is
recommending a PR-10 zone as it is an intermediate zone and would comply
with the existing zones in the area.
Discussion followed concerning applicants filing individual plans or group
plans, concern for density on individual plans, different development plans
for each property owner and all property owners complying with the PR-10
zone requirements.
Chairman Berkey opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished to
speak at this time.
C RL MEISTERLIN, 73-261 Highway 111 , Palm Desert, (representing
W property owners) spoke to the Commission noting that the plan
c� ubmitted a few weeks ago is in agreement with all the property
wners involved, the City needs this type of development, they will
N, be medium-high density apartments, and in the price range that the
average man could afford.
ROLAND KING, Administrative Assistant, Palm Springs Clinic, spoke
to the Commission pointing out that the property had been purchased
several years ago with the advise of experts indicating that Avenue
44 is the best location for a professional building. He noted his
agreement with staff's recommendation.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
A. Case No. CZ 07-76 (Continued)
Commissioner Snyder asked to have it clarified as to the type of medical
units planned, is it a hospital facility, any ambulance service, and how
long before the proposed building would be started if approved.
Mr. King indicated it would be like the Palm Springs Clinic, doctor
offices consisting of a group practice, one location for all types
of care, no overnight care, ambulance service very rarely, the clinic
would have a health care plan, and estimated time for start of build-
ing is two years or more.
Mr. Freed pointed out that the submitted street plan does not cover the
desires of the City, the lack of community orientated amenities and that
staff sees no difference between the proposed medical center and other
medical centers in existence or propoed in the area.
Chairman Berkey asked if there were any further questions at this time.
Being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Freed noted a letter received in OPPOSITION to the proposed project
noting that it would affect the selling of present condominiums in the
area (Exhibit A) .
The Commission agreed that a zone of PR-10 and no higher would be the best
zone for the area in question and it would agree with the zoning in Rancho Mirage.
Chairman Berkey asked if there were any further questions at this time.
Being none, he asked for a motion to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 274.
Moved by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Kryder; carried unanimously
(5-0) .
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
VI . COMMENTS
A. City Staff - None
B. City Attorney - Not Present
C. Planning Commission - None
VII . ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Reading moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner
Snyder; carried unanimously (5-0). Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
SAM FREED, Acting Secretary
ATTEST:
GEORGE BERKEY, Chairman
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EXHIBIT A
DON GITTELSON
PRELUDE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
9171 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 310
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90211
213 276-0622
August 5, 1977
Mr. Paul A. Williams, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning, Commission
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lana
Palm Desert, CA 92660
Re: Case No. C/Z 07-76
Dear Mr. Williams:
This letter is to voice our objection to the above chancre of
zone as proposed.
We are developers of Tract 9396 adjoining subject proposal
on the northeast side of Park View Drive, and have all City
approvals necessary for the development of a 50 unit P.U.D.
Final plans are complete and work is planned to start within
30 days.
The proposed CZ will, if approved, have a decided negative
impact on our project. Densities of surroundincr properties
are well below the 10 D.U. proposal.
The property to the north, although in Rancho Mirage and now
designated as 10 D.U. , would in fact never be approved by
Rancho Mirage for that density. The city fathers there are
lookina that the parcel be significantly reduced. As an
example, they suggested density of 3.7 D.U. for our project.
The property to the east and west is single family lots. The
south property is now designated PR 6, S.P. , similar to the
PR 7, S.P. zoning that we are designed under. Our actual
approved density turned out to be 5.6 D.U.
A multiple zoning of PR-10 would be a decided sales deterent
to our proposed development.
We strongly urge that the Planning Commission reject the proposal
for PR- d instead allow PR-6 as a reasonable compromise,
and a compa able solution.
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