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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1129 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 1977 7:00 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 7 :00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall . II . PLEDGE - Commissioner Reading III . ROLL CALL Present : Commissioner KELLY Commissioner KRYDER Commissioner READING Commissioner SNYDER Chairman BERKEY Others Present : Paul A. Williams - Director of Environmental Services Ralph Cipriani - Associate Planner Martin Bouman - City Manager Bud Engel - Fire Marshal Sam Freed - Assistant Planner IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES �.r A. MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of November 16, 1977. Mr. Williams asked that the following correction be made: Page 3, fifth paragraph from the bottom, Condition No. 2 should read : "Facia mounted signs may have painted letters. Any and all wall mounted signs must be sand- blasted or raised letters. etc. " On a motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by commissioner Kryder, the minutes of November 16, 1977, were approved as amended by a unanimous vote (5-0) . V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from Daryl M. Bjerke regarding zoning. On a minute motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Reading, the Commission directed staff to contact Rev. Bjerke and explain logic of current zoning and discuss change of zone procedures; carried unanimously (5-0) . taw VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Berkey announced that prior to this meeting, the Com- mission had met in a Study Session for the purpose of clarifying the staff recommendations. No decisions were reached. Chairman Berkey then explained the Public Hearing to those present. '` AIVFfv�' .�:' Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission November 29, 1977 Page Two VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) A. Continued Case No. PM 11390, PASQUAL PROPERTIES, LTD. , Applicant A request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map and a Variance for lot size reduction to create three ( 3) lots each having 17, 587 sq. feet from a 1 . 32 acre parcel located within the R-1 18, 000 zone at the southwest corner of Catalina and San Pascual . Mr. Williams reviewed the case explaining that the proposed lost size was just under 18, 000 sq. feet and a variance was appro- priate . Commissioner Reading asked if 500 GPM fire flow was correct . Mr. Engel indicated it was. Chairman Berkey declared the public hearing opened and asked the applicant to speak at this time. ALFRED COOK, 73-301 Pinyon Street , stated that he felt that the project met general intent of zoning ordinance for that area. He was concerned about fire flow require- ments since the hydrant across the street was only 336 GPM. Chairman Berkey ,declared the public hearing closed and asked if the Commissioners had any questions at this time. Commissioner Kelly asked if this area was being upgraded by the Palm Desert Com- munity Services District . Mr. Williams indicated that other improve- ments would be provided as a part of the 10-lot tract that the ap- plicant was also doing at the northeast corner of San Pascual and Catalina. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the case was approved by Planning Commission Resolution No . 303; carried unanimously (5-0) . B. Continued Case No. C/Z 08-77, PALM DESERT PLANNING COM- MISSION, Applicant Consideration of a proposed Change of Zone from ' S ' Study District to PR-6, S.P. , PR-4, S .P . , R-2(5) , S.P. , R-1, P or any other zone deemed appropriate for a 225 acre parcel located north and east of the College of the Desert . Mr . Williams explained that since the hearings on the COD Area Specific Plan were about to start , the Planning Commission should wait to hear the public' s comments before acting on the zone change. On a minute motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commis- sioner Reading, the Commission continued the Case to January 3, 1978; carried unanimously (5-0) . C. Case No. C/Z 11-77, SUNRISE CORPORATION, ET AL , Applicant Consideration of a Change of Zone from ' S ' (Study) to 4 PR-5 (CUP 1450E) (Planned Residential-maximum five dwell- wd ing units per gross acre, existing valid conditional use permit) and PR-5 (DP 12-77) (Planned Residential , maximum of five dwelling units per gross acre , proposed Development Plan) upon annexation on approximately 240 acres located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Monterey Avenue and the Whitewater Storm Channel. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission November 29, 1977 Page Three VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) C. Case No. C/Z 11-77 (Cont . ) Mr. Williams reviewed the case and pointed out that the change of zone reflects previous approval of CUP-1450E by the County. The staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that they acknowledge the validity of the existing CUP. Chairman Berkey opened the public hearing at this time and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. JACK CONLON, 42-000 Bob Hope Drive, stated that he agreed with all the staff ' s recommended conditions '71(LS Chairman Berkey asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION of the case . Being none , he declared the public hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission approved the change of zone by Planning Commis- sion Resolution No. 304; carried unanimously (5-0) . D. Case No. DP 12-77 and 99MF, SUNRISE CORPORATION, ET AL, Applicant Mr. Williams reviewed the case and discussed the site plan and general architectural concept of the proposed Desert Squire Country Club project . The proposed density is 3. 2 dwelling units per gross acre and the unit size will be from 1275 to 1978 sq. ft . It will have an 18-hole golf course, 20 pools , 20, 000 sq. ft . clubhouse, and 16 tennis courts. He continued that the construction time would be from June, 1978 to December 1981 . The Design Review Board recommends that there be more variety in the front yard setback and that preliminary elevations and landscaping plans be submitted for review prior to review of final con- struction plans. Chairman Berkey opened the public hearing and asked if the ap- plicant wished to speak. JACK CONLON, 42-000 Bob Hope Drive, stated that he agreed with all the staff ' s recommended conditions. Chairman Berkey asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . Being none, he declared the public hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Reading, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the Commission recommended to the City Council a finding that the County CUP 1450E is valid by Planning Commission Resolution No. 305; carried unanimously (5-0) . On a motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the Commission recommended approval of an amendment to CUP-1450E and approval of DP 12-77, subject to completion of Annexation No. 4, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 306 ; carried unanimously (5-0) . E. Case No. CUP 14-77, DAVID G. PREST, Applicant Consideration of a request .for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to permit a parcel split of one 5. 06 acre parcel into two parcels within the Hillside Overlay Zon- ing District , thereby permitting hillside development on a site generally located west of Highway 74, south of Hay- stack extended in the foothills area of Section 30. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission November 29, 1977 Page Four VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) E. Case No. CUP 14-77 (Cont . ) Mr. Williams reviewed the staff report indicating that the major concern of the City is with access to the site. The applicant must show ability to comply with access requirements for police, fire, trash, schools, etc. Chairman Berkey declared the public hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. DAVID G. PREST, 73-441 Little Bend Trail , had no comments but was available to answer questions . Chairman Berkey asked if there was anyone wisYnng to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the project . Being none he declared the public hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission approved the case with the following amendment to Special Condition No. 2 "and to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Services" by Planning Commission Resolution No. 307; carried unanimously (5-0) . F. Case No. PM 11388, DAVID G. PREST, Applicant Consideration of a request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to create two (2) lots from a 5 .06 acre par- cel within the R-E 43, 560 , H zone generally located west of Highway 74, south of Haystack extended in the foothills area of Section 30. Mr. Williams reviewed the case and summarized the proposed parcel map provisions and recommended conditions of approval. Chairman Berkey declared the public hearing open and asked if the applicatn wished to speak at this time. DAVID G. PREST, 73-441 Little Bend Trail, had no comments at this time. Chairman Berkey asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the project . Being none he declared the public hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Reading, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission approved the case by Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 308; carried unanimously (5-0) . G. Case No. CUP 15-77, WILLARD JORDAN, Applicant Consideration of a request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to construct 4 condominium units on a parcel approximately one-half acre in size within the R-3 18, 000(3) S.P. zone, generally located east of Highway 74, north of Verba Santa. Mr. Williams reviewed the case and some discussion followed on the project design. The staff is recommending that the pool equipment should be located within an adjacent storage building and that the air conditioning condensers should be enclosed or screened on the roof. Chairman Berkey declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to speak at this time . Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission November 29 , 1977 Page Five VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) G. Case No. CUP 15-77 (Cont. ) WILLARD JORDAN, 1500 Adams Avenue , Costa Mesa, spoke to the Commission. He agreed with all the staff con- ditions , although he was not certain that he could meet the water pressure requirements . Chairman Berkey asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the project . Being no one, he declared the public hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the case was approved by Planning Commission Resolution No . 309 ; carried unanimously (5-0) . VII . OLD BUSINESS - None VIII . NEW BUSINESS A. C.V. C.W.D. proposed construction of 2, 250 feet of domestic water pipeline in Grapevine Street , 2, 900 feet of domestic water pipeline in Shadow Mountain Street and a 1 , 000 foot deep by 16-inch diameter well by the C .V.C.W.D. Mr. Williams outlined the three major projects proposed for con- struction by the C.V. C.W.D. On a motion by Commissioner Reading, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission approved the proposed construction by Planning Commission Resolution No. 310; carried unanimously (5-0) . IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS A. Review of Case No. 62C approved by the Design Review Board on November 8, 1977 and continued from the November 16, 1977 Planning Commission meeting. Pars. Fuller, applicant pre- sent . Mr . Cipriani discussed the project and explained the reasons for its continuance. The Zoning Administrator would grant an adjust- ment of the rear yard landscape buffer from 10 feet to 7 feet . The undergrounding requirement had been dropped by the Council . JOHN OUTCAULT, 74-133 El Paseo, project architect , pre- sented a new site plan which provided for pedestrian access from Tumbleweed, a new trash enclosure location, and a temporary driveway on the east property line onto E1 Paseo. Mr . Outcault encouraged the Planning Commis- sion to delete this latter requirement since it might only be in existence for a few months. He also felt that Condition No . 13, requiring an undulating glass facade was superfluous . �r BERNARD LEUNG, 73-960 El Paseo, represented the owner of the lot to the east. He also requested deletion of the temporary driveway since he felt that any vehicular mid- block access onto El Paseo would be a hazard and would detract from the pedestrian emphasis desired from El Paseo. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission November 29, 1977 Page Six IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS (Cont . ) A. Case No . 62C (Cont. ) Mr. Williams pointed out that the preliminary Redevelopment site plan showed up to 3 driveways opening onto E1 Paseo in that block. Mr. Outcault replied that Hunter Cook, the City Engineer, had been opposed to such an opening for this project . It was moved by Commissioner Snyder and seconded by Commis- sioner Kelly to approve the preliminary plans for Case No. 62C sub- ject to the new site plan submittals and the deletion of Condition Nos. 13 and 14, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 311 . Some discussion followed and Commissioner Kryder asked for clarification of the access situation, since deletion of Condition No . 14 would ' leave the Fuller project with only 1 access/egress point . Chairman Berkey noted that the Planning Commission would have other opportuni- ties to obtain mid-block driveways when the other parcels to the east developed. Mr. Leung felt that it would be better to separate cars and pedestrians on El Paseo as much as possible . Mr . Cipriani replied that this could present a short-range problem. If the 3rd lot develop- ed without access to Sage Lane , this would create a situation where up to 200 cars would be forced to use a single access. Commissioner Snyder wanted to keep the discussion focused on just the Fuller build- ing and did not think that the motion should be changed. The motion to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 311 was carried unanimous- ly (5-0) . B. Review of Cases acted on by the Design Review Board at their meeting of November 22 , 1977. Mr. Cipriani summarized the cases . Their being no concerns expressed by the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Snyder and seconded by Commissioner Kelly to approve Cases No. 99MF, 100MF, 101MF, and 103MF by Planning Commission Resolution No. 312 ; carried unanimously (5-0) . X. DISCUSSION A. Reprint from H&H/housing regarding wholesale price indexes for selected building materials and commodities . A brief discussion occurred on the article regarding the recent inflationary increases in the wholesale price index for selected build- ing materials. XI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XII . COMMENTS A. City Staff Mr. Williams reminded the members of the special Planning Commission meeting on December 6, 1977 for the COD Area Specific Plan . Commissioner Kelly indicated she would be absent for that meeting, but would be present for the regular meeting of Decem- ber 14, 1977. B. City Attorney - Not present Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission November 29, 1977 Page Seven XII . COMMENTS (Cont. ) C. Planning Commissioners Chairman Berkey noted that this was the last Planning Commission meeting for Sam Freed, the Assistant Planner, and offered his thanks for his work with the Commission and the best wishes of the Commission on his new position with the City of Simi Valley. Commissioner Snyder moved that the Commission adopt a Resolution of Appreciation , which was un- animously seconded by the other memebers. Mr . Freed thanked the Commissioners and expressed his appreciation at having had the opportunity to have worked in an outstanding community. XIII . ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 35 p.m. ; carried unanimously (5-0) . PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary ATTEST: GEOR ERKEY, Chairman sf/ks �r.r