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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0905 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 1 : 00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I . CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was called to order by Secretary, Paul A. Williams at „ow 7: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Palm Desert City Hall . II . PLEDGE - Commissioner Fleshman III . ROLL CALL Present : Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Fleshman Commissioner Kelly Commissioner Snyder Excused Absence : Commissioner Kryder Others Present : Paul Williams - Director of Environmental Services Murrel Crump - Principal Planner Ralph Cipriani- Associate Planner Kathy Shorey - Planning Secretary j IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE NEXT YEAR A. Chairman Mr. Williams opened the nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Berkey nominated Commissioner Kelly for Chairman of the Planning Commission for the coming year, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman; carried (3-0-1) AYES : Berkey, Fleshman, Snyder ; ABSTAIN: Kelly Mr . Williams opened the nominations for Vice-Chairman . Commissioner Berkey elected Commissioner Snyder for Vice- Chairman of the Planning Commission for the coming year , seconded by Commissioner Fleshman; carried ( 3-0-1) AYES : Berkey, Fleshman, Kelly; ABSTAIN : Snyder Mr . Williams seated the new Chairman and Vice-Chairman and congratulated them. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of August 22, 1978. On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the minutes were approved as written; carried unanimously (4-0) . VI . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS Commissioner Fleshman excused himself from the first case and lef t the room. Chairman Kelly 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 reacnea. Chairman Kelly then explained the Public Hearing procedures to those present . Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Two VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) A. Continued Case Nos. TT 13236 and CUP 08-78, CLIFF SWANSON, et al , Applicant Request for approval of a 40-lot industrial sub- division and a related request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Industrial Park Development on approximately 29 acres , lo- cated on the east side of Cook Street northerly moo of the Whitewater Channel . Mr. Williams reviewed the cases and noted the Traffic Commit- tees report regarding the Commissions ' concern with the location of 42nd Avenue . Commissioner Snyder asked about the legal status of the private road extension . Mr . Williams noted that the Tentative Tract for this area will provide for both roads . Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. The applicant was not present . She then asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . Being none , she declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission . Mr. Williams noted that on TT 13236 the memorandum from the Fire Marshal should read 3000 gpm not 4000 gpm as noted by a new memo- randum received from the Fire Marshal . On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit by Plan- ning Commission Resolution No. 395 ; carried (3-0-1) AYES : Berkey, moo Kelly, Snyder ; ABSTAIN: Fleshman On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission approved the Tentative Tract by Planning Commission Resolution No. 396; carried (3-0-1) AYES : Berkey, Kelly , Snyder; ABSTAIN: Fleshman B. Case Nos. C/Z 08-78, DP 11-78 and Related EIR, WESTERN ALLIED Properties, Applicant Request for a Change of Zone from ' S ' Study to PR-5(U.A. ) and O. S . (U.A. ) on approximately 680 acres , approval of and overall conceptual Residential Development Plan to allow 1 , 428 dwelling units and related recreational ameni- ties and open space, and certification of the related Environmental Impact Report as complete ; the site being located approximately 3 miles southwest of the intersec- tion of Highways 111 and 74 , adjacent to the southerly boundary of the City of Palm Desert on the west side of Highway 74. Commissioner Berkey excused himself from this case and left the room. moo Mr. Williams reviewed the cases and noted that the Staff re- commends a reduction in area involved and in the number of units proposed, the applicant would then have to submit another Develop- ment Plan proposal that will conform with City Standards . He then reviewed the EIR and noted the various concerns noted by Staff. Late responses from the Dept . of the Interior and the Dept . of Fish and Game asking for a watering area to be provided for the Big Horn sheep in the area and asking that the developer be responsible for extending the drainage channel in the area. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Three VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) B. Case Nos. C/Z 08-78, DP 11-78 and Related EIR (Cont . ) Mr. Williams noted the following staff recommendations : limit the Change of Zone to PR-5; the development plan should be limited j to 1352 units; and, recommend to the City Council that the EIR be certified as final . He also reviewed the conditions noting the objection to the two story units. Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time . DICK ROMMELI , from the Planning Center, representing Allied Properties , addressed the Commission and noted that the proposal is in conformance with the ;City and County General Plans. He also stated that the Open Space area will be donated to the City and there will be no paths through the area. Mr. Rommeli indi- cated that the proposal will preserve the quality of the Highway and Scenic Highway designations. He stated that this is a sincere effort to conform to City standards. With regard to Condition No. 7, he asked that he get together with the C.V. C.W.D. and the City to work out the drainage questions. Also, they cannot drop density and proposed 2-story with the open space that is needed. Chairman Kelly asked if the applicant still wished to keep the two-story buildings as proposed. Mr. Rommeli indicated he did. Chairman Kelly then asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR of the proposed project . r GEORGE BALUR, representing 4 property owners , stated that they are in favor of the project . TOM WARDEL, 71-251 Cholla, wanted to know the effect on the area residents if the area was annexed. Mr. Williams noted that not all of the area would be annexed and Cat Canyon would be an isolated area. V .y TOM POLLICK, Representing Dept . of Fish and ,� �� \C_ Game, presented a letter from his department (Exhibit A) stating that the southwest 4 of Section 1 is a habitat for the big horn sheep . He also requested that the Bureau of Land Management be put in charge of the open space area. Mr . Williams noted that the letter he had received from the Bureau of Land Management had not requested this . Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . MRS . PETER COOPER, 71-750 Cholla Way, presented a petition from residents in the Cahuilla Hills '° stating their opposition to the proposal (Exhibit B) . STEVE MOSHER, read a letter from a researcher at the University of California at Riverside which referred to the EIR and noted that all services will be over loaded in the area if this project is put in . He also stated that there is a documentary on the Cahuilla Hills available for viewing. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Four VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) B. Case Nos . C/Z 08-78, DP 11-78 and Related EIR (Cont . ) JOE CADY, 71-855 Jaguar, pointed out to the Com- mission that the human element must be considered and the affect that this proposed project will have on the present residents with regard to density and drainage and traffic. KATHRYN CADY, 71-855 Jaguar, noted her opposition to the proposed project . DAVID SONNELLE, 48-655 Kiley, noted his opposition and asked that the wild life be saved by not build- ing and that the present zoning be kept . ROSS DOW, 48-200 Painted Canyon , noted his opposi- tion and concern for the density , water run-off and preservation of the wild life . BRUCE BEDIG, Silver Spur Mobile Home Park manager , noted his opposition and referred to his concerns with traffic , drainage and congestion . JEFF PALMER, 44-780 San Pascual , stated that he did not wish the congestion and traffic problems on the Cahuilla Hills area that the north side of town is experiencing now. CHARLES MINTON, Mesa Trail , noted his opposition and stated that only the developer will benefit from this project. JOHN BAER, 71-703 Jaguar, keep the as is that is why he moved to area. MARION MULLER, 71-445 Oasis Trail , project will destroy what people moved to this area for. RICHARD RONSLEY, Coyote Ca,-ion, leave area as is. NED KRONIA, San Pascual , stated he was on the Anza-Borrego Desert Committee and that the Big Horn sheep are dying off because of no privacy. He stated opposition to the project . Chairman Kelly asked if the applicant would like to make a REBUTTAL at this time. Mr . Rommelli , stated that the plan was done with sensitivity and that it is hard to perceive what is planned with only simple maps . Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission . There was some discussion about the documentary available on the Cahuilla Hills , if the EIR was sent to the School Districts a d their responses, the present going Palm Valley Area Study. `` ;� Chairman Kelly stated that this is a unique area and that the zoning is unappropriate for the area. Also , the apartments are not appropriate in this area and that the EIR is not complete regarding schools . Further, there is not adequate fire protection and that the various service agencies are not giving complete information with regard to future development and its impacts. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Five VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) B. Case Nos . C/Z 08-78, DP 11=78 and Related EIR (Con$,. ) , Commissioner Snyder stated that he is against density and'\\S ' growth but we can ' t stop growth. He noted his concern with flood -\', control and also the area would be best developed as one big pro-\ ject rather than as individual proposals. Commissioner Snyder stated that traffic, density, and flood control are all concerns . Chairman Kelly asked what the Commission desired at this time. Commissioner Snyder suggested a 30 day continuance for review of the documentary put out by the University of California. Mr. Williams noted that the meeting of October 3rd already has a full agenda and perhaps the meeting of the 18th would be better. Commissioner Snyder made it a motion to continued the cases to October 18, 1978, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman; carried ( 3-0-1) AYES : Fleshman, Kelly, Snyder; ABSTAIN: Berkey Mr . Williams noted that it will be arranged for the Commission to see the documentary. Chairman Kelly stated that the meeting on the 18th should be an evening meeting so that interested persons would be able to attend. It was stated that the meeting of October 18, 1978, would be at 7: 00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. THERE WAS A BRIEF RECESS AT 9:00 P.M. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 9:10 P.M. C. Case Nos . C/Z 09-78, DP 13-78, TT 12181-1 & 12181-2 , 144MF and 147MF, LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, Applicant Request for approval of the following to permit the development of a total of 588 dwelling units on approx- imately 98. 5 acres located east of the College of the Desert between San Pablo Avenue and Portola Ave. : A Change of Zone from PR-4, S .P. (Planned Residential max. 4 du/acre) and P (Public/Institutional ) to PR-6 (Planned Residential , max. of 6 du/acre) for approxi- mately 70. 5 acres of the subject property; A Development Plan to develope the above described 70. 5 acres with 418 dwelling units and a six acre Public Park; A Tentative Tract to create a 31 duplex lot subdivi- sion on a 17. 9 acre portion of the subject property located in the R-1 (Single-family - 5, 000 sq. ft . min. per dwelling unit , Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone district adjacent to Portola Avenue ; A Tentative Tract to create a 73 lot, single-family subdivision on a 17. 9 acre portion of the subject pro- perty located in the R-1 (Single-family - 8, 000 sq. ft . min . lot size) and R-2(5) S.P. Zone districts ; Preliminary Design Review to provide for a 160 unit condominium development and related recreational amen- ities on a 27 . 2 acre portion of the subject property located in the proposed PR-6 Zone District ; and, Preliminary Design Review for the proposed 73 single- family lots to consist of four different floor plans with each having four different elevations . Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Six VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) C. Case Nos. C/Z 09-78, DP 13-78, TT 12181-1 & 2 , 144MF & 147MF (Cont . ) Mr . Williams reviewed the various phases of the proposal and stated that the C.O.D. Specific Plan gave the area in ques- tion a zoning designation of PR-4. He reviewed the Staff recom- mendations on each case and the Conditions of Approval . Chairman Kelly asked about the block wall and the buffer zone. Mr. Williams stated that staff is recommending a meandering sidewalk and that the buffer will be about 50 feet . Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. GERALD BYRAN , Representative of Lewis Homes , re- ferred to various conditions of approval and asked if he was interpreting them correctly. Mr. Williams reviewed the Conditions with him. BETTY WILLIAMS , 75-342 Montecito , Indian Wells, Representative of Lewis Homes, reviewed the various costs that the applicant will have if the recommended conditions of approval are imposed on the applicant , which will total $720, 000. The applicant had hoped to keep the homes in the $60, 000 to $80, 000 range and that is why PR-6 is proposed. STAN BELL, Architect and Land Planner for Lewis Homes, stated that the development had been planned to make available affordable housing. Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR of the project . CARL MEISTERLIN, 73-261 Highway 111 , stated that the project will upgrade the north side. Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in OPPOSITION to the project . FRED ROTH, 43-885 Carmel Circle, stated that flood control is the main concern of the residents in the area and he wanted to know what effect this project would have on the present area. Mr. Williams stated that the swale proposed in the project would tie into the channel north of Magnesia Falls and that it would be 100 ft . wide and grass lined aria would widen to 132 feet . The swale will enter the wash 10 ft . below the existing grade. Commissioner Fleshman stated that it will have a flop gate so that the water can only go one way. Mr. Williams also noted that $250, 000 would be available this fall to improve the Rancho Road area and Portola. KEN CAWKINS, 43-401 Portola, noted his concern for an access road on Rutledge stating it would be better on Desert Star because of the school children and traffic in the area. He asked if there would be a traffic signal installed. Mr. Williams stated that there would be one when it is warranted. Chairman Kelly asked if the applicant wished to make any RE- BUTTAL at this time. They did not . Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Seven VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) C. Case Nos . C/Z 09-78, DP 13-78, TT 12181-1 & 2 , 144MF and 147MF (Cont . ) Commissioner Snyder stated that he agreed with the Staff recommendation that the City does not need a high density project . Commissioner Berkey stated that he does not like the PR-6 de- signation request after spending 2 years on the C.O.D. Specific Plan. He agreed that the applicants costs are great . Commissioner Fleshman stated that he kne- all developers have high costs. He noted that PR-4 should remain as is and that if the City Council wants to change it, let them. Chairman Kelly noted her concerns which included: density, traffic safety lighting, 4-way stop sign needed at Rutledge and Portola until traffic signal is put in, and the congestion that is already present in this area. Mr. Williams stated that the Commissions concerns will, be re- viewed with the Traffic Committee . M�f�/ (?hr� On a motion by Commissioner Snyder , seconded by Comma Fleshman , the Commission by Planning Commission Resolution No. \ � recommended to the City Council a Change of Zone from PR-4 to PR-4 S .P. ; approvedthe Development Plan with a maximum of 282 dwelling units; and, rejected the Preliminary Design Review of Phase I7 subject to compliance to conditions; carried unanimously (4-0) . On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman , seconded by Commissioner Snyder , the Commission by Planning Commission Resolution No. 398, approved TT 12181-1 subject to a change in the lot sizes per the recommended Change of Zone stated above , subject to compliance with conditions ; carried unanimously (4-0) . On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission by Planning Commission Resolution No. 399, approved TT 12181-2 subject to compliance with conditions and approved the Preliminary Design Review of Case No. 147MF; carried unanimously (4-0) . D. Case Nos. CUP 09-78 and 91C, HUGHES INVESTMENTS , Applicant Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Design Review to allow 57, 259 sq. ft . of commercial space including two restaurants on approxi- mately 5. 4 acres generally located east of Highway 74, between Highway 111 and El Paseo . Mr. Williams reviewed the cases and noted that the applicant had complied with the Design Review Board concerns with regard to the buildings and he also noted that the sign program should be restudied. In addition the 9 , 000 sq. ft . building is only one-story, the only two story building is building 2 . Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time. RON ROBERTS , Representative of Hughes Investments, referred to the Design Review Boards concerns with regard to the signs, noting that there was some confusion on this issue ; one way entrance will be maintained as is ; he asked that the time frame noted in Condition No. 4 be changed to allow for buildings 5 and 6 to be done in phase II within 3 years . Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Eight VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) D. Case Nos. CUP 09-78 and 91C (Cont . ) Mr. Roberts noted that improvements will be put in even though no tenant is proposed at this time. Also there will be temporary landscaping. Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR of the project . REESE MONEYHUG, Representative of Carl ' s Jr. , about the size of the sign and if the word "restaurant" could be on the sign . Mr. Williams stated that all the major signs in the complex would be 20" x 101 . Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in OPPOSITION to the project . Being none, she declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission . Commissioner Fleshman noted that phasing of the project is fine nary ` that Condition No. 4 should be changed to reflect this , he also \ , n ,' ted that the color scheme on the Carl ' s Jr. should be in confor- � , ''mance with the other buildings and that restaurant on the sign was okay. There was some discussion with regard to the signs for Carl ' s Jr. and the location of the signs. Mr. Williams noted that the Design Review Board had asked that the sign program be brought before them again for approval . Chairman Kelly asked about the a/c location and referred to emo the driveway proposal . She also noted that if the restaurant tenant is not known how can the parking be figured. Mr. Williams reviewed the building sizes and noted that the parking was sufficient . On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission approved, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 400, the Conditional Use Permit with the noted changes and the preliminary Design Review; carried unanimously (4-0) . TIDE WAS A BRIEF RECESS AT 11:00 P.M. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 11:10 P.M. E. Case Nos. CUP 10-78 and 143MF - WALTON, SMITH, AND BRICKER, Applicant Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Design Review to allow 16 condominium units on approximately 1. 32 acres southerly of Palm Desert Drive , between Shadow Hills Road and Deep Can- yon Road. Mr . Williams reviewed the case and the conditions of approval. Commissioner Fleshman asked why traffic was being dumped on Shadow Hills instead of Deep Canyon. He suggested that Deep Can- yon should be opened up for driveway through project . There was some discussion regarding the elevations and the tennis courts be recessed. Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time . , Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Nine VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) E . Case Nos. CUP 10-78 and 143MF (Cont . ) DWAYNE BRICKER, applicant , asked for clarifi- cation of the Design Review Board requirement for the tennis court to be 6 ft . into the ground. He also stated that he agreed with the conditions, but he would like to discuss the fire place issue . Mr. Williams noted the Design Review Boards ' concerns withthe chimneys . They requested that they either be eliminated or relocated. Special Condition No. 4 was changed to read - The proposed tennis court shall be recessed a 99 ' elevation from the adjacent property line grade . Special Condition No. 2 shall read - The proposed chimneys shall be deleted. Add Special Condition No . 10 to read - The applicant shall add a driveway on the southerly side of the parking area off of Deep Canyon. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman , seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the Commission approved the cases with the noted change in conditions by Planning Commission Resolution No. 401 ; carried unani- mously (4-0) . Commissioner Fleshman excused himself from the next two cases and left the room being excused for the rest of the meeting. F. Case Nos. DP 01-78 (Amend. ) and 92C, PDR ASSOCIATES, Applicant vamp Request for approval of an Amendment to an approved Development Plan which provided for a 44, 000 sq. ft . restaurant complex; 32, 000 sq. ft . of restaurant space and 28, 000 sq. ft . of ancillary commercial space now being proposed and an Amendment to the related park- ing Variance which previously reduce the number of re- quired parking spaces from 660 to 536, the applicant now requesting a reduction from 592 spaces to 515 spaces on approximately 8 . 5 acres within the P .C. (4) S .P. zone located south of Highway 111 , east of Pain- ters Path and north of 44th Avenue . Mr. Williams reviewed the cases and noted that 2 restaurants had been eliminated and therefore the parking space reduction re- quest was reasonable since there would still be parking on Painters Path available . Commissioner Berkey noted that the traffic on Painters Path and Highway 111 was a dangerous one and could the City consider an alternative, such as cul-de-sacing or right turn only. Mr . Williams stated he would forward this recommendation to the Director of Public Works. The Commission decided cul-de-sacing would be the best alternative as it would provide for more parking area. Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time . The applicant not being present, Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . Being none, she declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. On a motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the Commission approved the Amendment to the case by Plan- ning Commission Resolution No. 402 ; carried ( 3-0-1 ) AYES : Berkey , Kelly, Snyder; ABSTAIN : Fleshman Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Page Ten VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) G. Case Nos. DP 12-78 and 145MF, DAVID MOSS, Applicant Request for approval of a Development Plan and Preliminary Design Review to allow 134 condominium units on approximately 30 acres within the PR-5(U.A . ) zone at the northwest corner of Hovely Lane and Portola Avenue extended. Mr. Williams reviewed the case and noted the Design Review Boards ` concerns and the Conditions of Approval . Commissioner Snyder asked about the status of the streets at this time . Mr . Williams noted that to get to the project you go down Monterey to Hovely. There was some discussion on the blowsand issue and Mr. Wil- liams noted that the Design Review Board has requested that a blowsand plan be brought back before them for approval . Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. The applicant was not present , therefore, Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . Being none, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Chairman Kelly asked for the pleasure of the Commission . On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the cases were approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 403; carried ( 3-0-1) AYES : Berkey, Kelly, Snyder; ABSTAIN: Fleshman VIII . OLD BUSINESS - None IX. NEW BUSINESS - None X. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - None XI . DISCUSSION ITEMS - None XII . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XIII . COMMENTS A. City Staff - Mr. Williams noted that the Chairman and Vice Chairman had been sworn in at the Study Session. Mr . Williams then intro- duced the new Principal Planner, Murrel Crump. B. City Attorney - Not present C. Planning Commissioners - Commissioner Berkey asked to be excused from the next meeting. XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 50 p .m. ; carried unanimously ( 3-0) . ATTES : PAUL A. WILLIAMS , Secretary } f, Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission September 5, 1978 Exhibit A Petition of Residents Against the Planned Residential Development Plan for Rancho Bella Vista We, all residents of Cahuilla Hills, strongly object to the proposed Development Plan by Western Allied Properties. We feel that any development next to us and specifically in that area should be a low density project, maximum 1 dwelling per acre, as opcc: i:1..cc'. in the Pai ;r� desert '-.`aster Listed are some of the reasons for our objection: 1 It would bring too many people into the area. 2. We desire a continuation of the rural feeling of our locale. Palm Desert already has an overabundance of condominium type units and needs less dense areas . 3 . Our crime rate would most likely rise . 4. The enviornmental impact of this development is undesirable. The wild life and natural beauty should be preserved. Big Horn sheep have been seen by residents. 5. The area is presently a wild life and game refuge. The 50% wildlife preserve referred to in the Development Plan is in reality unbuildable mountain area. Therefore, P a L' �. lt ' Or, i;t.e 9Y1C8 of }fin ? 7'O'E r rr�i l � �C ''fir 6. The propose evelopment will create substantia Lrafft1c1 .re ate r congestion along Hi hwa 74 gg �� ri z�otie tnLf7': _azar� ' an onep, on a heavily t,ru�TelTc0 6t � ^.Vr. acre. 7. Grading of low foothills is detrimental to the natural R. drainage and environment. 8. The noise of tennis courts and the lights from them is objectionable. 9. High humidity from added watering and undesirable noise would result. 10. What was designated by our planners years ago as a low density area should remain such. 11 . Suggested/one story de11. rrrS . PETITION 2• 7-94 3.. 6. 7. 10. f" 11• ,� ,. 38. �o co 'B,ac-�e is ;Ppr 13. 14 � 15. . 16 18. 19. 20. p 21. 2 2• l[c • Xo'+ Ci- 23. 24. 25 % 26. , 9