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Home My WebLink About0914 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 14, 1977 1 :00 PM - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I . CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Berkey at 1 : 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall . II . PLEDGE - Commissioner Kryder #Ar III . ROLL CALL Present : Commissioner KELLY Commissioner KRYDER Commissioner READING Commissioner SNYDER Chairman BERKEY Others Present : Ralph J. Cipriani - Associate Planner Clyde Beebe - Assistant City Engineer Sam Freed - Assistant Planner Kathy Shorey - Planning Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the regular Planning Commission meeting of August 30, 1977. Chairman Berkey requested that the word several be added to the 2nd paragraph of the second page, making it read: �.r "with the exception of several lot widths" On a motion by Commissioner Reading, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the minutes of August 30, 1977, as amended, were approved by a unanimous vote. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. A letter from Mr. Bill Hobbs notifying the City of his resignation from the Design Review Board effective October 1, 1977 , was noted. Chairman Berkey asked the secretary to have a letter sent to Mr. Hobbs thanking him for his work. VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS - None VII . OLD BUSINESS Chairman Berkey asked what response the City Council had on the proposed moratorium. Mr. Cipriani stated that it had not been officially presented to the Council at this time . VIII . NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of Chairman Commissioner Kryder made a motion to elect Chairman Berkey, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Reading; carried 4-0, Chairman Berkey abstained. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 14, 1977 Page Two VIII . NEW BUSINESS (Cont . ) B. Appointment of Vice-Chairman Commissioner Snyder made a motion to elect Commissioner Reading, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Kryder; carried 4-0, Commissioner Reading abstained. Chairman Berkey took this time to thank the Commission for their ■0 cooperation and vote of confidence. MINUTES AMENDED C. Presentation by Rowland F. Sweet regarding the Bt Mr. Sweet spoke of his experiences in Las Vegas and dealing with a similar flood and water control problem. He noted that drop outlets with catch basins do not work without the completion of curb and gutter throughout the City, also the cost is very large, not including the cost of curb and gutter installation. Further, maintenance and repair of the system is not mentioned in the proposed plan. He suggested that surface drainage would be more useful for this area and can be installed cheaper and in increments. Some discussion followed with regard to flood control and drain- age on the southside of town , the possibility of cutting streets deeper when new developments are constructed as an alternative to more costly pro- posals, the advantages of surface drainage and the short amount of time re- quired to complete studies of a surface drainage program. The Commission thanked Mr. Sweet for his comments. D. Presentation by Kermit Martin from Southern California Edison. Mr. Martin spoke of the various energy sources available and those proposed for the future. He noted a 5% increase in the area population but only a 4. 3% increase in usage. Also he covered the proposed underground projects for Palm Desert and other projects that are planned for the valley and state. Fur- ther he noted that there will be no problem in meeting the needs of the customers in the future. w Discussion followed with regard to some small undergrounding projects being combined to save cost , brown outs in future , capacity U of existing plants. q v� Commissioner Snyder pointed out that the Commission looks down ►"-..' a the road some 10 years with regard to growth in the area and is concerned as to whether the utilities can be the needs of the unusual growth. Mr. Martin noted that Edison sees no problems in the future unless it is system wide or state wide. Commissioner Reading asked what effect the National Energy Policy would have on Edison. Mr. Martin stated that it would eliminate local decisions and could create problems. too The Commission thanked Mr. Martin for his presentation and the information he provided. E. Proposed C.V.C.W.D. public works for fiscal year 1977-78. Chairman Berkey asked if the reservior and landscape plan would come before the Commission for approval . Mr. Cipriani advised that it would. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 14, 1977 Page Three VIII . NEW BUSINESS (Cont . ) A motion to find the proposed projects in conformance with the adopted Palm Desert General Plan by Planning Commission Resolution No. 282, was made by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Kelly; carried unanimously (5-0) . IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS err A. Review of Cases acted on by the Design Review Board on September 6, 1977. Mr. Cipriani reviewed Case Nos. 85MF, 71MF, 86MF, and 8MF noting they all complied with the conditions and City standards. There was some discussion regarding the length of County approval effectiveness. A motion was made by Commissioner Kryder to approve the Design Review Board actions by Planning Commission Resolution No. 283, seconded by Commissioner Kelly; carried unanimously (5-0) . X. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Consideration of a Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Design Review Board on September 29 , 1977 at 7 :00 p.m. The Commission approved the date and directed the staff to notify the Design Review Board. B. Consideration of a one-year extension of period of approval of Final Construction Drawings to allow construction of 52-units at Deep Canyon Tennis Club . Case No. 41MF. A motion was made by Commissioner Reading to approve a one-year extension of time on the Final Construction Drawings for Case No. 41MF by Planning Commission Resolution No. 284, seconded by Commissioner Kelly; carried unanimously (5-0) . C. Special item added to agenda at this time , review of Case No. C/Z 07-76. Chairman Berkey noted a conflict of interest and left the room at this time . Vice-Chairman Reading noted that he thought the Commission needed more time to review this case and last minute items were not appreciated by the Commission . Mr. Roland Sweet spoke to the Commission stating that the President of the proposed clinic had asked him to inform the Commission that they were withdrawing their request to develop the clinic in Palm Desert . He noted that the City Council was not aware of this at the time they reviewed the case and he felt this fact may have altered their decision on the density issue. Commissioner Kelly moved and Commissioner Snyder seconded, that the Case be continued to the October 4th meeting ; carried (4-0) Berkey abstained. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 14, 1977 Page Four XI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XII . COMMENTS A. City Staff - None B. City Attorney - Not Present �Ilrr• C. Planning Commissioners Commissioner Reading and Chairman Berkey both noted there dis- pleasure at receiving staff reports five minutes before it is to be reviewed and perhaps this should be a discussion item at the next meet- ing. Commissioner Kelly asked that Frank Allen, Code Enforcement Super- visor, be directed to remind the C.V.C.W.D. of the vehicle code violations performed by their men in the field, abuse of property, trucks driving fast , no regard for children in area and general disregard for residents. 11 rwo Mr. Cipriani suggested that the letter might have more effR4,4 if sent by the City Manager. ,. z Chairman Berkey asked if the forms used sometime back t till available for noting problems that need solving so that the Commissip ,,0,1��,4 EE can have the problem in written form. Commissioner Snyder noted that the various agencies sould...L' �iP into consideration problems created by projects in the area. It was also asked that a copy of the letter regarding vehicle code violations be sent to the County Sheriff ' s office. XIII . ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Snyder and seconded by Commissioner Kryder to adjourn the meeting at 2 :50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . �4 . C� RALPH J. CIPRIANI , Acting Secretary ATTEST: �1rr _dE_0RGE7 BERKEY, Chairma ,y /ks