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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0118 e - r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 18, 1978 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 Kelly 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 Clyde Beebe - Director of Public Works Kathy Shorey - Planning Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of January 3, 1978. Chairman Berkey asked that the following corrections be made : �r.r Page six, 4th paragraph, make read : "units are less dense than adjoining" . Page seven, 2nd paragraph, change "update" to "upgrade" . On a motion by Commissioner Reading, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the minutes of the January 3 , 1978, meeting were approved as amended by a unanimous vote (5-0) . V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr . Williams noted that all written communications received would be covered under the appropriate cases . VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Berkey explaineci the public hearings procedures to those present . A. Continued Case Nos. CUP 17-77 and 102MF, C. G. DUNHAM, Applicant � Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Design Review to construct 30 condominium units within the R-3(4) zone on approximately 3. 5 acres located west of Sun Lodge, north of Shadow Mountain and east of Lupine. Mr. Cipriani reviewed the cases and noted that the cases had been continued from the January 3rd meeting. I�'e noted that the DRB had requested a redesign of the driveways and that they were concerned with the tightness of the interior, which he noted, is justified by the location of the project . • 4 r Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 18, 1978 Page Two VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) A. Case Nos. CUP 17-77 and 102T�IF (Cont . ) Commissioner Reading stated that he felt the Commission should not approve the case if the rev�sed dr�awings are not being shown at this time . ll�r . Williams noted that the conditions could be modified to request the Design Review Board to forward the final '� plans to the Planning Commission for their final approval . Chair- � man Berkey asked if the parking was sufficient . Mr . [�illiams noted � that it was . Chairman Berkey declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. CURT DUNHAM, 73-210 El Paseo, Ste. 2F, apologized for not having the revised plans before the Commis- sion at this time , but he stated that he is under the allowable density by 15%. He stated that he is in agreement with the conditions. Commissioner Kryder asked where the sidewalks would be lo- cated. Mr. Cipriani indicated that they would be on the perimeter. 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 and asked for the pleasure of the Commis- sion. On a motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission approved the cases by Planning Commission Re- solution No. 326, subject to the conditions ; carried unanimously � (5-0) . ;� +� B. Case No. DP 01-77, FRANCISCO URRUTIA for GOODEN INDUS- TRIES , Applicant Consideration of an Amendment to the Standard Conditions of Approval for Case No. DP O1-77 to provide a one-year extension of time to allow for the development of a 160- unit resort hotel on a 9 acre parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and 44th Avenue . Mr. ti'Villiams reviewed the case and noted that there were no changes in the conditions and that a one year extension was permis- sable at this time . Chairman Berkey asked for a motion . Commissioner Reading moved, Commissioner Kelly seconded that the extension be granted by Planning Commission Resolution No. 327; carried unanimously (5-0) . VII . OLD BUSINESS - None VIII . NEW BUSINESS A. Cove Communities By-Pass Mr. �'Villiams noted that all the participants invited were not present as yet and asked that this be item be held over till later in the agenda. ! � t Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 18, 1978 Page Three IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEb7S A. Review of Cases acted on by the Design Review Board at their meeting of January 10, 1978 . b7r. Cipriani reviewed Cases No. 70C and 80MF. With regard to Case No. 801VIF, there was some discussion as to the floor plan. Commissioner Reading and Commissioner Snyder objected to the location � of the bathroon�s ne�t to the living room. Commissioner Kryder noted that the Commission should only be concerned with the design of the exterior and the landscaping and site plan. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the Commission approved the actions of the Design Review Board on January 10, 1978, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 328 ; carried (3-2) (AYES : Berkey, Kelly, Kryder; NOES: Reading, Snyder) . VIII . NEW BUSINESS (Cont . ) A. Cove Communities By-Pass. Mr. Williams circulated a letter r�ceived from Ted Hamilton , llRember of the Indian Wells Planning Commission (see attached Exhibit A) . He noted that due to the increased traffic on Highway 111 , the Commission felt that now is the time to look into alternatives. He indicated on a drawing, the alternatives suggested by the Staff including : Avenue 44 extended, Country Club extended, Frank Sinatra extended or redesign and relocate Ramon to extend to Avenue 44 or Miles Avenue. GARY WEIDLE , Coachella Valley Association of Governments , addressed the Commission giving some history of the con- i�.r cepts already studied a� alternative routes in the Coachella Valley. He stated that no plans for implementation remain on the Palm Springs Specific Plan. Furtl�er, the County wants ari assessment district set-up, Caltrans would like to extend Highway 74 on through Monterey to Interstate 10 as alternative route, but nothing is being done at this time. In addition he menticned the various routes con- templated in the past but he noted that the.re had been a lot of discussion but not about a by-pass around Palm Desert . In conclusion the cost factor is a major problem and the need for funding is necessary. Chairman Berkey asked if CVAG was in a position to continue and pursue the issue of a by-pass if this group deems it necessary. Mr. Weidle stated that CVAG would pursue the issue if that is �x�hat the area concerned wanted. He suggested that the variouscities have their City Councils bring it before an executive session of C�'AG. Further , he suggested that Supervisor McCandless might be asked to attend any meetings planned on the subject . TED HAMILTON, Indian Wells Planning Commissioner, stated that planners from Indian Wells, Palm Desert , Rancho Mirage , Cathedral City, Riverside County and the State Highway Division should take part in any future meetings. He stated that if the '�" Whitewater River Channel was used as a by-pass you would not have the hassle of nearby develop- ments to deal with. Some discussion followed with regard to the possibility of using the Whitewater River Channel . The Los Angeles River was noted as an example. Chairman Berkey told of a Cooperative Road Fund that could possibly be used. • � � Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 18, 1978 Page Four VIII . NEW BUSINESS (Cont . ) Chairman Berkey suggested that each City have their staff study the alternatives and bring their reports to a meeting of all the Citys involved at a later date. Commissioner Snyder stated that this could be combined with the flood control problem and have � the Corp of Engineers participate . BUD CONNORS , Indian Wells Planning Commissioner , stated that it was significant that there was no representive from Rancho r�irage or State Highway Division . He stated that this is not just a Cove problem but a county and state problem as well . DON WEAVER, Caltrans representative , stated that the State has little money but the agency is willin� to work with any groups formed to study the problem and help wherever possible. GARY WEIDLE, noted that the County ' s position has always been that they are willing to work w:ith any city regard- ing roads. Chairman Berkey offered to ask Supervisor P,�cCandless to chair a future meeting. Mr. Weidle offered the services of the CVAG office and its staff. Mr . Williams stated that each City should get to- gether their information and bring it back to a meeting a month from now. � X. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Excerpt from the San Francisco Examiner regarding Petaluma' s approach to growth. Chairman Berkey noted that he felt this article was timely considering the growth in Palm Desert . Commissioner R,eading stated that the City ��as here first and that the developers should comply with the City' s wishes. Also , various service agencies serving the community state there is no problem with growth. Commissioner Kelly pointed out that even when representatives from the various agencies appear it is still like a form letter . Chairman Berkey suggested that perhaps developers should have to contribute to more than just the parks. Perhaps contributions towards schools, roads, the high- way fund and the like should be a part of the conditions for the developer. Commissioner Reading noted that this would only increase the cost of the homes being built . R�r . Williams mentioned the new State guidelines for housing that will have to be complied with soon . XI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XII . COI�RMENTS A. City Staff - None B. City Attorney - Not present C. Planning Commissioners - None w � , Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 18, 1978 Page Five XIII . ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Reading, the meeting was adjourned at 2 : 30 p.m. ; carried unanimously (5-0) . � ��J ���� PAUL A. WILLIANiS , Secretary ATTEST: GEORGE BE KEY, Chairma /ks ti�.. � 75 306 Palm Shadow Driv� I�dian Wells, CA. 92260 �,�,,, , January I3, 1978 Hon�ra��.� Chair�nan and �le�nhers of the Planning Co�r�missi��n Cit� of Pal�n D�sert 45 275 Prick�.y Pear Lane Palm D�sert, �A . 92260 THE COACHELLA VALLEY JAI�i - TRAFFIC - �RAFFIC Gentlemen: � w�uld �.ik� th� opg�rtez�zity tQ pr4sent a solution for a bv-pass raad f�r Highway I1]. to Int�rstat� 10, whic� would ben�fit all our comrnur�i�i.�s from Palm Springs t� �ndio. The int�rs2ction of Bob H�p� Drive and Hi�hway 111 curr�ntZy i� handling about 30, DOQ car� a day. W1�at will the score b� in five or ten y�ar�? No one ca� foresee that proj�c�ion due to th� exnZosion of growth. I�iighway 111 is b�coming a traff�c th.rQttling race �rac?c. Wrhv n� bv-pa�s? Of course t1�e cost ;�,, that wi�.� acc�l2rat� �a�h y�ar, but most importantl�, un- d�vel�p�d rout�� of th� d�s�rt ar�a are no longer avaalable becauae of housing d���lopmer�t�. The single solution - do as oth�r citias have don� - ua� the Whit�wa��r FtivQ� B`d, starting at Washingt�n, t�m.porarily, from �h� �astr �o Inter�ta�� l� to the north, wzth off and on ramps for each city. I� case of floodi�.g, rc-r�u�� to Highway 111 and T-�0. I strongly urge an immediate study wh ich w ould be still feasible for a by-pass of Highway 1Z1. This is my input to a ma�or prc�b��m facing us. V�ry��t�ly you rs, �_ _`-��`� ��'�-�� Ted Hamil.t n M�mber Planning Commission TH:mt City ot Indian Wvj.ls � � � � � � � � �,,, JAN 1 � 1°7� ENVIR4NMEN1'AL SERVICES CITY OF PALM DESERT,