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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1220 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 20, 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 Kelly at 1 : 00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Berkey III . ROLL CALL Present : Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Fleshman Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Snyder Chairman Kelly Others Present : Murrel Crump - Principal Planner Clyde Beebe - Director of Public Works Ron Knippel - Assistant Planner Kathy Shorey - Planning Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of December 5, 1978 Mr . Crump noted the following correction: taw Page 1 , under roll call, should read Chairman Kelly Chairman Kelly noted the following correction : Page 2, 4th paragraph, 1st sentence, after "problem" add "with State Building and Safety code requirements" , etc. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the minutes of the December 5, 1978 , meeting were approved as corrected; carried unanimously (5-0) . V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS Commissioner Berkey excused himself from the first case due to a conflict of interest . Chairman Kelly explained the Public Hearings procedures to those present . A. Continued Case No. PM 13653 - CHARLES GIBBS, Applicant Request for approval of a Parcel Map to divide an approxi- mate 118 acre parcel into 4 parcels within the S . I . , S .P. (Service Industrial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) and O. S . (Open Space) zone west of Cook Street and north of 42nd Avenue extended. Mr . Crump reviewed the case and noted a letter from Mr . Gibbs stating his intent to donate 58 acres to the City for a future park site. He also noted that the City Attorney had reviewed the letter and noted his acceptability of the letter . Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission December 20, 1978 Page Two VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) A. Case No. PM 13653 (Cont . ) Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time. The applicant did not wish to speak at this time. Chairman Kelly then asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . Being none she declared the Public Tiear- ing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. Commissioner Fleshman stated that he would like a letter to be included in the file for this case from the City Attorney noting that the letter from the applicant is accurate. He also asked about the lot lines of the parcels. Mr. Crump stated that the Director of Public Works had re- viewed the case and found them satisfactory. There was some discussion about the letter of intent to donate the land for park purposes and whether a condition should be added to reflect this. Commissioner Snyder felt a condition should be added. Mr. Gibbs stated that his attorney and the City attorney had worked together on this and that he is doing it as a desire and does not want it to be as a condition, due to tax reasons. It is a free will gift and becomes null and void if it is part of zoning requirements or there is action by the City regarding it . Commissioner Fleshman stated that he wants something in writ- ing from the City Attorney. Commissioner Snyder again stated that he wants it as part of a condition that the City will get such a letter from the City Attorney. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Kryder , the Commission approved the Parcel Map by Planning Commission Resolution No. 438 , subject to the City Attorney submitting a letter for our file stating that the applicant ' s letter of an offer to donate land to the City is acceptable; carried (4-0--1 ) AYES: Flesh- man, Kelly, Kryder , Snyder; ABSTAIN: Berkey B. Continued Case No. CUP 14-78 - FRANK C. & H. FRANK OLIVER, Applicant Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Pre-School facility on approximately one-half acre within the R-3(4) (Multi-family residential , minimum 4, 000 sq. ft . lot area/du) zone at the north- west corner of Alessandro Drive and Cabrillo Avenue. Mr . Crump reviewed the staff report and site plan noting that a new site plan had been submitted but had not yet been reviewed by the Design Review Board. He then reviewed the conditions of approval . Commissioner Fleshmen asked about the tower and the concern of the Design Review Board. Mr . Crump stated that the Board felt that it was not in scale with the rest of the building. There was some discussion regarding the parking area and the problem with cars backing up traffic when they drop off their children. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission December 20, 1978 Page Three VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) B. Case No. CUP 14-78 (Cont . ) Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. CHARLES MARTIN, 73744 Highway 111 , architect for the project stated that the revised tower is now %MW a little over 31 ft . and that it was designed in relationship to the pitch of the roof and it was designed so it could be seen from the High- way so there would be less need for signs. He stated that the entry gate is halfway into the parking lot and there should not be the pro- blem of people dropping their children off be- cause it would not be convenient to do so. Commissioner Fleshman suggested that some parking spaces be deleted and a drive-through area be put in. The applicant stated that he was complying with State Codes and that he wished to leave the parking area as is. Chairman Kelly stated that you encourage people to drop off their children when you have a drop off area. Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . Being none, she de- clared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. Commissioner Kryder stated that he forsees problems with park- ing in the morning and afternoon rush times. Commissioner Fleshman suggested that a condition be added that the parking situation be reviewed in a year , which would allow the Commission to make changes or suggestions at that time. Commissioner Kryder suggested that a condition be added that would ask the applicant to consider an alternative parking situation Commissioner Fleshman agreed and this could then be reviewed by the Design Review Board. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Kryder , the Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit by Plan- ning Commission Resolution No. 439 with the addition of Special Condition No. 7 - Applicant shall consider an alternative parking arrangement . ; carried unanimously (5-0) . THERE WAS A SHORT RECESS AT 1 : 50 PM. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 1 : 55 PM Commissioner Fleshman excused himself from the next case due to a conflict of interest . C. Case Nos. C/Z 13-78 and DP 20-78 - ALLARCO DEVELOPMENT, LTD. , Applicant Request for approval of a Change of Zone from ' S' Study to PR-3(U.A. ) and preliminary Development Plan on 405 gross acres at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive. Mr . Crump reviewed the cases and noted a letter from the City of Indian Wells stating their. approval of the proposal . He then re- viewed the Conditions of Approval and the staff recommendations. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission December 20, 1978 Page Four VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) C. Case Nos. C/Z 13-78 and DP 20-78 (Cont . ) Commissioner Kryder asked how large the single-family lots would average. Mr . Crump stated they would be a minimum of 10, 000 sq. ft . Commissioner Berkey asked why this was before the Commission at this time. He stated that he could not vote on the Development Plan without more indepth information and time for review. This should have been presented at the regular meeting at which Public Hearings are held with a study session prior to that meeting. He did say, however , that he could vote for the Change of Zone at this time as he felt it was appropriate for the area. Chairman Kelly noted her agreement with Commissioner Berkey, and so did Commissioner Snyder. Chairman Kelly stated that she wanted to see a site plan of the area involved and its relationship to the surrounding area and proposed developments. Commissioner Berkey asked for some assurance that Cook Street would remain open all the time and how and who would see that this does happen. Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. BRIAN TRACY, Edmonton , Alberta, applicant , stated that he was not aware that the Commission had just received this information. He had been told that it had been submitted three months ago. Commissioner Snyder stated that the Commission needs more information about the plan before they can approve it , but that the Change of Zone is appropriate and can be acted on at this time . He then asked about the flag lots. Mr. Tracy stated that flag lots were used so that all lots would have a view and some would be near the golf course. Commissioner Berkey stated that the Commission could vote on the Change of Zone at this time but would have to continue the Development Plan. He asked if this was agreeable to the applicant . Mr . Tracy noted his agreement . Mr . Tracy then asked if the wording in Special Condition No. 3 could be changed to read - Pro- vide treatment on common property lines between single-family flag lots; and, Special Condition No. 2 - delete "northwest" . He noted that the corner lots would be sufficiently buffered and would be snug, comfortable, attractive lots. Commissioner Berkey asked about maintaining some kind of blowsand protection in this area. Mr . Beebe stated that there are no immediate plans for Cook St . He stated that there has been talk about a bridge on Cook, but fund- ing is a problem. Cook Street has also been recommended as an interchange with Interstate 10. Mr . Beebe then noted that with all the development proposed in the area and the wind block that is already in the area, there should be sufficient blowsand control . 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. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission December 20, 1978 Page Five VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont. ) C. Case Nos. C/Z 13-78 and DP 20-78 (Cont . ) On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 440, recommended to the City Council a Change of Zone from ' S ' Study to PR-3(U .A. ) ; and, continued the Development Plan until the January 2nd meeting; carried (4-0-1) AYES : Berkey, Kelly, Kryder , Snyder ; ABSTAIN: Fleshman. Commissioner Fleshman excused himself from the rest of the meeting . VII . OLD BUSINESS - None VIII . NEW BUSINESS - None IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - None X. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Traffic Committee Minutes of November 14 , 1978 , concerning Painters Path. Mr. Beebe indicated that although the outcome of the meeting was to wait for assistance and comment from Rancho Mirage, immediate channelization of the intersection is necessary. It was also noted that any signalization of the intersection should be borne by the first developments in the area involved. Commissioner Snyder stated that something must be done now either by cul-de-sacing or channelization, but it must be done now for safety' s sake. B. Consideration of a request to initiate a General Plan Amendment for the area previously known as 'Parcel E ' , referral from the City Council . Mr . Crump noted that the City Council had requested that this be done as a General Plan Amendmdnt and he referred to the letter received from Mr . C. Robert Hubbard, representing the Leslie Fund and its interest in property at the northeast corner of Deep Canyon Road and Highway 111. C. ROBERT HUBBARD, representing the Leslie Fund, addressed the Commission and noted his clients request that this area be studied before it is developed so that its potential is best used. He noted that he would like to appear before the Commission to discuss this more fully. On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission set the discussion for January 17 , 1979; carried unanimously (4-0) . C. Palm Valley Stormwater Channel Area Specific Plan - Completed Draft Plan. Mr . Knippel reviewed the new sections of the report including, phasing, implementation, distribution, etc . Commissioner Berkey asked how the phasing would be implemented . Mr . Knippel stated that this would only be a guide for the Planning Commission and potential developers in the area. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission December 20, 1978 Page Six X. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Cont . ) Commissioner Snyder and the rest of the Commission commended Mr . Knippel on the excellent job he had done, noting that it was very well put together and very speedily done. The Commission gave its unanimous approval of the report , as presented. Chairman Kelly stated that perhaps the meeting on January 17th should be an evening meeting, since it will be a Public Hear- ing for this proposed General Plan Amendment . On a minute motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the Commission directed Mr. Knippel to start distribution and Public Hearings procedures for the General Plan Amendment ; carried unanimously (4-0) . It was noted that the meeting on January 17th would be at 7 in the evening and would have a study session prior to it at 5: 00 p.m. XI . INFORMATION ITEMS A. Planning Schedule for the Dept . of Environmental Services (First six months of 1979) . Accepted as presented. XII . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XIII . COMMENTS A. City Staff - None B. City Attorney - None C. Planning Commissioners - None XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Commissioner Kryder , seconded by Commissioner Snyder , the meeting was adjourned at 2 : 50 p.m. ; carried unanimously (4-0) . MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary ATTEST: GLORI KELLY, Chair an /ks