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Home My WebLink About0102 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JANUARY 2, 1979 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 Kelly at 7 : 00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. � II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Kryder III . ROLL CALL Present : Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Fleshman Commissioiier Kryder Commissioner Snyder Chairman Kelly Others Present : Paul Williams - Director of Environmental Services Murrel Crump - Principal Planner Kathy Shorey - Planning Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of December 20, 1978 On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder , the minutes of the December 20, 1978, meeting were approved as written; carried unanimously (5-0) . � V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 reached. Chairman Kelly then explained the Public Hearing procedures to those present . Commissioner Fleshman excused himself from the first case due to a conflict of interest , and left the room. A. Continued Case No. DP 20-78 - ALLARCO DEVELOPMENT, LTD. , Applicant Request for approval of a Development Plan for an 800 unit Country Club project on approximately 405 gross acres at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive. PR-3(U.A. ) Proposed Zoning. Mr. Crump reviewed the staff report and the Conditions of Ap- � proval . Commissior�er Berkey asked how the elevations on the flag lots would be controlled and if a typical grading plan is submitted would it be sufficient for the flag lots. He also asked if staff would have any control . Mr. Crump stated that the gradings would be shown on the Tentative Map when it is submitted and that the Design Review Board could have the opportunity to review the grades. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 2, 1979 Page Two VI . ' PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) A. Case No. DP 20-78 (Cont . ) Commissioner Snyder commented that perhaps there should be some notation as to whether the staff should approve the elevations. Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time. � � GEORGE WHITNEY, Box 4433, Palm Springs, applicant , "'� addressed the Commission and referred to Special Condition No. 3 and asked that this be as approved by the Design Review Board. He also stated that a complete grading plan would be presented to the Design Review Board. Mr. Whitney noted, in response to a question from Commissioner Kryder, that the the different elevations would be terraced to allow each lot a view. 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. Mr. Williams noted the letter from the City of Indian Wells stating its acceptability. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the Commission, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 441 , did recommend approval of the Development Plan to the City Council with the following additions to the Conditions of Approval : � Special Condition No. 3 - add to the last sentence, � "shall be provided as per Design Review Board require- ments. " Add Special Condition No. 9 - Applicant shall provide a preliminary grading plan. Add Special Condition No. 10 - Developer shall be re- sponsible for maintaining Cook Street to the main en- trance. carried (4-0-1 ) . AYES: Berkey, Kelly, Kryder, Snyder ; ABSTAIN: Fleshman B. Case Nos. C/Z 17-78, DP 21-78, and 158MF - ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN BERNARDINO, Applicant Request for a Change of Zone from R-1-9, 000 to PR-4 , a preliminary Development Plan for 40 dwelling units and related preliminary Design Review on approximately 7 . 965 acres located on the west side of Deep Canyon Road and north of 44th Avenue. � Mr. Williams reviewed the staff report and the Conditions of � Approval and noted a letter of objection from Mr . Gerald Orlin. It was also noted that the applicant had made a revised application to PR-5 instead of PR-4. Chairman Kelly asked about the adjacent zoning and if this project would be compatible. Chairman Kelly then declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 2, 1979 Page Three VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) B. Case Nos. C/Z 17-78 , DP 21-78 , and 158MF (Cont . ) ROWLAND SWEET, 73-535 Pinyon, applicant representa- tive, referred to the letter of objection noted by Mr. Williams and gave the Commission some pictures of the area to review. He stated that the church has done extensive landscaping in the area and � that a row of trees has been planted where the wall is being required. He asked if this would be sufficient . Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . JIM CRISPMAN, 43-770 Florine, presented a petition (Exhibit A) to the Commission from 28 homeo�°ners in the area objecting to the Change of Zone. He also noted his objection to the size of the lots and he stated that the lot owned by the church on Florine is the messiest lot in the block. He also referred to a conversation he had with Mon- signor McNellis regarding the proposed project . He mentioned the following as his concerns: density being increased; if property sold, new use applied; control of residents; and, adjacent property being devalued. �fr��,�`�� I�i�U�G � /$ 74 Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing closed if the a�plicani, wished to make a REBUTTAL at this time. Mr . Sweet asked if the project a� proposed was � in conformance with the zoning as requested. Mr . Williams stated that the exterior. dedicated public street is not to be calculated in the available land area. MONSIGNOR MCNELLIS addressed the Commission and stated that his intent had been to provide some place for elderly parishioners on fixed incomes to live. He also noted that the area is kept up n, ,�he trees �rimmed when it is needed. S S � i� �9 TI�RE WAS A SH0_ AT 7:50 P.M. THE MEETING WAS RF�C70NVIIVID AT 8:00 P.1VI. Mr. Williams reviewed the renderings of the proposed project and pointed out various aspects of the project . There was some discussion about the wall required around the prop��qT ��er�t projects and areas. �sI /�S „o ��sioner Berkey stated that a walled in community doe� not usually promote devaluation of property values to adjacent Land and with the entrance on Deep Canyon it should not effect the residents on Florine to any great degree. He noted that density is the only real question at this time. Commissioner Berkey noted 'nis fear of setting ' ' a president by increasing the density and that it should remain at PR-4 �,,,` � and a total of 31 units. At this time Commissioner Bei•key made a � � motion to approve a Change of Zone from R-1 9, 000 to PR-4, the motion .::; �, was secorded by Commissioner Kryder. � � �'� Commissioner Fleshman stated that he �as concerned with the _� � i garages and he suggested th�t the applicant make one a carport and the :�� other a garage. i Commissioner Snyder stated that he agreed with Commissioner Berkey and noted that th�re is a need for this type of housing in the area. He noted his concern with the comments of the adjacent property owners. He then noted his agreement with Commissioner Fleshman with regard to the garages and carports. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 2 , 1979 Page Four VI . PUBLIC HEAR:.NGS (Cont . ) B. Case Nos. C/Z 17-78, DP 21-78, and 158MF (Cont . ) Commissioner Fleshman asked ab�ut the setbacks on the units that back onto Florine. ��r. Williams su�gested that the corner � units be deleted and possibly the applicant could take out the interior units and bring the outside unit� in further to allaw for better setbacks. Commissioner Berkey �mended his motion to include th� aadition of Special Condition No. 4 - Off-street parking shall be a combination of a single garaae and single carport �er unit ; and, �re deletion of �'pecial Condit�on No. 2 . Commissioner Kryder a�r�ed and amended his second. Ch�irman Kelly st,�ted that a PR-4 will provide what the church w?,nts and will be co=npatible with :he area. Mr. Sweet asked about h�,ving 2 garages at ��ne end of the unit and the 2 carports at the other end. Mr . Williams stated that it would b� better to have a gara�e and a carport wiih the carport next to the porch area. The motion made by Co��imissioner Bv��key was carried unanimously (5--0) . C. Case Nos, C/Z 14-78 and 'TT J.4032 - RIDGEWQOD LTD. , Appli�ant Request for a �;'hange of Zone from PR-4 and O.S. to R-2 8 , 000(8) and a tentative subdivision for 238 single family residential lots, one common lot and a Public Park on approximately 80 acres located at the southeast corner or the intersec- tion of Portola Avenue (extended) and Country Club Drive. ll�r. Williams reviewed the staff report and noted a revised site plan. He then reviewed the conditions of approval and the revised Resolutuion to comply with the revised site plan. This would create 233 lots, 6 common lots, and 227 maximum dwelling units. There was some discussion about blowsand, lot widths, and pools ' for each unit , and whether �he applicant will have to apply for a Variance or a Conditional Use Permit with regard to lot lines. Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. FRED AR114STRONG, 221 W. Dwyer Rd. , Santa Ana, addressed the Commission and noted that the project had been designed with zero lot lines in mind. He asked about the wall requirement in Special Condition No. 5 stating that a 4 ft . solid wall with an additional 2 feet of non solid wall was planned. He also asked about Special Condition No. 14. a. stating the park site would be a part of phase 4 , with a total of 5 phases. On a suggestion by Commissioner Fleshman, Special Condition No. 14. a. was changed to read - "Irr�vocable offer to dedicate the park site subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 2, 1979 Page Five VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) C. Case Nos. C/Z 14-78 and TT 14032 (Cont . ) Cliairman 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. � Commissioner Fleshman suggested that the green belt area be varied. Chairman Kelly asked if there could be another common pool area. The applicant agreed that this is a good idea if a spot can be found. Mr . Williams suggested that Special Condition No . 4 have the following added to the second sentence - "except for street F & Q. He also suggested that Special Condition No. 6 be delet�d. Commissioner Fleshman suggested that Special Condition No. 5 have the following added to it - "of solid wall . " Mr . Williams also added Special Condition No . 15 - "The ap- plicant shall provide an additional pool in the northern portion of the subdivision. " On a motion by Commissioner Snyder , seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the Commission recommended approval to the City Council a Change of Zone from PR-4 and O. S to R-2 8 , 000(8) by Planning Commission Resolution No. 443 ; and, recommend approval to the City Council of a revised tentative subdivision Uy Planning Commission Resolution No. 444 with the noted changes and additions to the Conditions of Approval ; carried unanimously (5-0) . �wr+ D. Case No. CUP 16-78 - C. G. DUNHAM, Applicant Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to permit a 1,440 sq. ft . restaurant and a re- lated variance to reduce the required parking from twenty-two spaces to seventeen spaces in the E1 Paseo Village located southerly of and adjacent to El Paseo between Sun Lodge Lane and Lupine Lane, C-1 , S.P. zone district . Mr. Crump reviewed the staff report and Conditions of Approval for the case. There was some discussion regarding the use of variances for parking and whether the Ordinance should be changed so this does not happen quite as often. First item of the last WHEREAS of the Resolu- tion was cieleted. Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. GARY LOHI4iAN, 71-888 Vista Del Rio, Rancho Mirage, representing the applicant , addressed the Commis- � sion and stated that the restaurant will probably be a breakfast and lunch type of restaurant . 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. On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission appraved the Conditional Use Permit by Planning Commission Resolution No. 445; carried unanimously (5-0) . Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 2 , 1979 Page Six VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) E. Case No. CUP 17-78 and 1P, CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a neighborhood fire station � and related preliminary Design Review on approxi- mately 1 . 1 acres located westerly of the westerly terminus of Silver Spur Trail , northerly of Por- tola Avenue (extended) , PR-7 zone district . Mr . Williams reviewed the staff report and the Condi�ions of Approval and noted the concerns of the Design Review Board. There was some discus,�ion with regard to the drainage and elevations. Commissioner Fleshman noted that the City should obtain a drainage easement from the Chacahuala project . Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked the architect for the project if he would like to speak at this time. FRANK URRUTIA, 73-350 El Paseo, Architect , noted that a drainage easement through the north side would be the best solution. He then noted that there would be an evaporative cooler above the shop area. Chairman Kelly asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed project . JOE TARATORA, 48-271 Silver Spur Trail , asked about the height of the building and asked how the Commission would handle the height and " drainage problems when they have no answers at this time. Mr. Williams noted that this is only a conceptual plan and the drainage problems will have to be worked out before they can proceed with final drawings. Qtv� Chairman Kelly declared the Public Hearing closed and asked ��' �r the pleasure of the Commission. She asked that some PR be done � � o let the citizens know what was going on with the fire station "'�� at this time. ��' / On a motion b Commissioner Berke y y, seconded by Commissioner �` Kryder, the Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit with the �� addition of Special Condition No. 4 - "Elevations and grades shall be returned to the Planning Commission for review after approval by the Design Review Board. And, Special Condition No. 5 - "Necessary ease- ments shall be obtained for drainage purposes; " by Planning Commission Resolution No. 446; carried unanimously (5-0) . VII . OLD BUSINESS - None VIII . NEW BUSINESS - None IX. DESIGN REVTEW BOARD TTEMS A. Consideration of the cases reviewed by the Design Review Board at the meeting of December 26, 1978. After some lengthy discussion regarding the access problems on Portola the Commission rejected Case No. 102C on that basis, but approved Case No. 103C, 104C & 105C on a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, by Planning Commission Resolution No. 447; carried unanimously (5-0) . Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission January 2, 1979 Page Seven X. DISCUSSION ITEMS - None XI . INFORMATION ITEMS - None XII . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None � XIII . COMMENTS A. City Staff - None B. City Attorney - Not present C. Planning Commissioners The Commission proposed a Resolution in appreciation of Kathy Shorey, Planning Secretary. XIV. ADJOURNb4ENT The meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 p.m. � �� 'W . PAUL A. WTLLIAMS, Secretary ATTEST: GLORIA KELLY, Chairman /ks � Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission Exhibit A January 2, 1979 Page Eight PETITION �G1�Ir7S`r P�:ZONIZdG, C�35i; I�TO. '�/Z17-78 and C�se S1o. :uF 21-78 (P�c�e 1 ? aue, tlze �olloc�uing proraert�,T owne�s an i�Or r�si:�ents �vjacent to an� wi-�hin a shori: �ist�nce o�' an are� of eic�ht acres aenerall� locate;� ne�r ��tki �'lvenue �n,:i �ee�> � �:anl=on. i:oa� whe.�e � reques� l�as l�een file;� for � �.:;errnit �to rezon� the area �rom a-1 , 9,�0� (Sinc�le-f�z�il�r r�ai�ential, 9, �00 sc�. ft. min. lot size) to P�;-� {Pl�nne� �,esi:�en-tial, rnax iour :�u/acxe ) unr�er C��se I•�o. �v"/f� 17-7� an:� Di� 21-7�, wish -ta o�fici.ally re�aister our_� disap�-�rov�l ot sai� rezoninc� and ti�e aevelo��men-t of 20 Ju�:�lexes (4�0 c7wellincJ un�_-ts) on i�he eic�ht �cres of l�n� �nd the n��o�;e-rty involve�. '�ve o3:�ject to the �^ro�ose� �ezoszinq whicl7 wo,. lr� ,��e.rrait units to be construct�:� on snz�ller aize lots an�, theretoi�, deprecz�te the value of our pro�Exty. �•:�e a'ajec-� -�o th� �L�il�inc� of lu��lexes whicl� ��i�inc�� n1L�lta_ple-ty�e hou�in� into i:he are� which wot�lc� d��a�eciate -t�le value of our pro�?e�.-ty an.;�, ��ossi�l�r, leG�:� to ��varther rec�uests an� p�rmi�ts issuecl fo:� re�oninc in the a�e� whir_rz coulc� �u�:�t11�r :�epreci�ate �Li�e v�l�e of our., pzo�aerty. t°ae ftarther o;�ject to the proposed rezoninc� plan '��sec� on tyl�e oi housinc; �ro�os�:� for �G�i.;3 e:�r�zt �c�ces o.��- l:n;i. ��ne �evelo,aT:aer�t o:� lo�a r��:��;1 �>>w�le:: hota��c� on t'�i�� site woul� �l�v� � t�z�denc� to �tt��c'c �z �ia ferent element of � ten�n�t than tlzose ��resentl� livinc� in t}ie are� . ��'lxis c�n do nothing nut fur�her depreciate tl:e v�lue of our �rot�ert;�. It a_s reque�t�� h�t tl�is �etition be c�uly noi.ed an:l inclu:�e;� in th� reco�c? o� -che I,e�t�inr; to :�ecome an affici�l ��a=_t of th� case. � Tv�I��E i`.eDT3i:�SS ''�"sL?:,AI-i0i.t�; �TUr.`.F�:�,I�. � 3' �1.�r i�� .,� e , 3�-/la `��G�__._ � �� -: �/c�'/.Ut �6r` �`/� -��'J,E � ► -Y�� -� � ��.�.� r�� _ �.�� -��-� r-' %. � = � � - �` - � � � ` ;�e ��` - ��,�-�� ,� �' , �.... � , . , �/ �� , .� , �� ,,._. � � '�G�'�_� ;x�.�'-�-e�' �f (�on-�i.n�ae i ) Minutes �alm Desert Plann�ng Commission Exhibit A sanuary 2, 1979 Page Nine P�'i'I'i'IO�1 t>C�},Itva'1' I.E�Or?I�TG, C�=,S1, TTO. �:/�:, 17-7� an� ��se I,o. 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