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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0815 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 15, 1979 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 at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Snyder in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Berkey III. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Fleshman Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Miller Chairman Snyder Excused Absence: None Others Present: Paul Williams - Director of Environmental Services Murrel Crump - Principal Planner Stan Sawa - Associate Planner „ow IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of minutes of adjourned meeting of August 2, 1979. Commissioner Kryder asked that on Page Five under Discussion Item B, paragraph two, that the second sentence be changed as follows: "Commissioner Kryder stated that each development should be looked at individually." On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Minutes of August 2, 1979, were approved as amended; carried unanimously (5-0) . V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from C.V.C.W.D. , regarding Cove Communities Effluent Reuse Study. Mr. Crump briefly summarized the letter from C.V.C.W.D. Commissioners felt that a study of this nature is important and could be very beneficial . VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS t.. A. Case No. CUP 10-78 and 143MF, Duaine K. Bricker, C. Cortland Smith, and Roger M. Walton, Applicants. Request for approval of a one-year time extension for implementation of an approved Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Design Case to allow construction of sixteen condominium units on approximately 1.32 acres within the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential ) zone, located south from Palm Desert Drive (Highway 111 frontage road), between Shadow Hills Road and Deep Canyon Road. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 15, 1979 Page Two Mr. Crump presented the case, noting that the considerations relating to the original approval still appear valid and recommended approval . There were no questions from the Commissioner at this time, so Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request. DUAINE K. BRICKER, 48-726 Sageflower Lane, Palm Springs, applicant, asked that the request be approved. There being no one else who wished to speak, Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman, a one-year time extension for CUP 10-78 and 143MF was approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 521, as presented; carried unanimously (5-0) . B. Case No. ZOA 03-79, City of Palm Desert, Applicant. Request for approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Text (Municipal Code Sections 25.30.230 D and 25.58.310) relative to the maximum building height and parking requirements for developments in the P.C. (3) (Planned Commercial Regional ) zone. Mr. Crump presented the case indicating that the nature of structures in regional large-scale developments are such that additional height provisions appear warranted. Additionally, Mr. Crump pointed out that the City Redevelopment Agency Traffic Consultant has provided survey information which indicates that our present parking standard is excessive. Mr. Crump concluded by recommending approval of the proposed changes to height limit and parking requirements. Commission discussion ensued with Commissioner Berkey stating that he was not sure that the maximum height limit should be increased unless a good reason existed. Commissioner Fleshman stated that the imposition of a height limit may minimize opportunities for creativity and also suggested other possible alternatives. Chairman Snyder stated that he felt there should be some limitation to the height of structures in regional centers. Chairman Snyder then declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Berkey stated that the parking study appeared to be comprehensive and complete. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, ZOA 03-79 was approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 522, as presented; carried unanimously (5-0) . vow VII. OLD BUSINESS - None VIII . NEW BUSINESS - None IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 15, 1979 Page Three X. ORAL COMMUNICATION - None XI. COMMENTS taw A. City Staff - Mr. Crump informed the Planning Commissioners of the new Design Review Board member appointments. B. City Attorney - None C. Planning Commissioners - Commissioners asked to have Mr. Clyde Beebe at the next study session to inform the Commission of flood related problems within the City of Palm Desert. XII. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman, the Commission adjourned the meeting at 1:50 P.M. ; carried unanimously (5-0). PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary Now ATTEST: WALTER SNYDER, Chair On /cam V..