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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0919 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 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. `ow II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Berkey III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Miller Chairman Snyder Excused Absence: Commissioner Fleshman Others Present: Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services John Dos Santos, Assistant Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Lisa McFadden, Planning Secretary IV. PLANNING COMMISSION ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to re-elect Chairman Snyder for another term of office. Carried unani- mously. Motion was made by Chairman Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Kryder to nominate Commissioner Miller for the office of Vice-Chairman. Carried unanimously. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon motion made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, that the minutes of the September 4, 1979 meeting be approved as amended on Page Six regarding the case of the Design Review Board, Resolution No. 527. Unanimously carried. VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. DP 11-79 and TT 14998 - T & D CALIFORNIA INVESTMENTS, Applicant Request for approval of a preliminary Development Plan to allow 22 dwelling units and recreational facilities and 26 lot Tentative Tract Map on approximately 5 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential , 5 d.u./ac) zone located at the southwest corner of Hovely Lane and Portola Avenue. Mr. Williams presented this case stating that the Applicant requested continuance to the October 2, 1979 meeting. Upon motion made, seconded and carried unanimously, Case No. DP 11-79 and TT 14998 was continued to October 2, 1979. Page -2- MINUTES Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting September 19, 1979 B. Continued Case No. CZ 07-79, TT 14999 - WESTSIDE ENTERPRISES LTD. , Applicant Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 , 10,000 to R-2, 8,000, Conditional Use Permit to allow a 36 unit Planned Residential Development, and a 38 lot Tentative Tract Map located between Skyward Way and Homestead Road, and bounded on the east by Arrow Trail (Chia Drive) . Mr. Williams presented this case which was continued from the September 4, 1979 meeting. He pointed out that this is a proposal for a single family subdivision with a recreational unit. Mention was made that there is a drainage channel at the edge of the property which would assist in flood control , but an easement for drainage purposes must be provided at the southeast corner of the site. Chairman Snyder asked who owns the property at the southeast corner and can it be obtained? Mr. Williams stated that if the property is not available, a revised Tentative Tract Map would have to be submitted showing an alternative access to the subdivision as stated in Special Condition #11 . Chairman Snyder asked if property owners surrounding the subject pro- posal were notified that .there would be a change of zone? Mr. Williams replied that letters are sent to surrounding owners and it is also printed in the newspaper. Chairman Snyder suggested that a sign be placed on the subject property so that surrounding owners would be more aware of activities taking place. No action was taken at this time regarding Chairman Snyder's suggestion. Mr. Williams stated that this change of zone is acceptable to the Staff and therefore recommends that the Commission approve this case by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 528, with the addition to Standard Condition #18 "However, this may have to be reduced to 35 units at the request of the Fire Marshal to provide an emergency access to the west. " Commissioner Kryder asked why the proposal was under R-2 Zoning instead of PR Zoning? Mr. Williams stated that this will be an upgraded single family sub- division and in addition, provides a recreational area which would explain the R-2 Zoning. Commissioner Kryder stated his concern for the size of the lots in the area becoming smaller, in that it may set an undesirable precedent. MR. GEORGE GERKEY, APPLICANT, 72562 Skyward Way, Palm Desert, answered Commissioner Kryder by stating that in order to provide a recreational area, the lots had to be smaller. Commissioner Kryder agreed that this seemed to be sufficient reason for approval of a smaller lot size. There being no further questions from the Commission at this time, the Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request for approval . There being none, Chairman Snyder closed "No the public hearing. Upon motion made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Miller, Planning Commission Resolution No. 528 was adopted with the addition to Standard Condition #18 as previously mentioned. Carried 3-0-1 . Commissioner Berkey abstained. MINUTES Page -3- Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting September 19, 1979 C. Continued Case No. ZOA 04-79 - CITY OF PALM DESERT (COUNCIL INITIATED) , Applicant Request for consideration of an amendment to Sections 25.58.070 and 25.96.040 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Palm Desert, California, relating to the storage of recreational ve- hicles. Mr. Williams presented this case asking the Commission to note the modifications under III. DISCUSSION: , which are underlined. He recommended approval to the City Council of the modified Zoning Ordinance text amendment (as illustrated in Exhibit "A") , by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 529. There being no questions from the Commission at this time, the Chairman asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request for approval . There being none, Chairman Snyder closed the public hearing. Upon motion made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Miller, Planning Commission Resolution No. 529 was adopted. Carried 4-0. D. Added Item - Case No. DP 02-78 - ROBERT H. RICCIARDI, A. I.A. , (FOR COLUMBIA SAVINGS) , Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to a previously approved develop- ment plan to allow a 2048 sq. ft. restaurant use in a portion of a commercial complex located at the southwest corner of Highways 74 and 111 . Upon motion made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, and unanimously carried, Case No. DP 02-78 was continued to October 2, 1979. VIII. OLD BUSINESS - None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of water line replacement projects proposed by the Coachella Valley County Water District. Mr. Williams presented this case stating that it is in compliance with the General Plan and recommended that it be approved by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 530. Chairman Snyder was concerned that when the projects are finished, the streets be repaired to their original conditions. Mr. Beebe, Director of Public Works, assured the Commission that permits must be obtained before a project is started and the project must be in conformance with the Master Storm Drain Line. Chairman Snyder commended Mr. Beebe for keeping a close watch on this matter. tow Upon motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, and unanimously carried, Planning Commission Resolution No. 530 was adopted. 4-0. B. Consideration of Special Public Hearing date for review of the Hahn Regional Shopping Center proposal . Upon motion made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, and unanimously carried, to approve the Special Public Hearing date of October 4, 1979, at 7:00 P.M. in the Multipurpose Room of the George Washington Elementary School for a Special Planning Commission Meeting. 4-0. MINUTES Page -4- Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting September 19, 1979 X. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Consideration of cases action on by the Design Review Board at their meeting of September 11 , 1979. Mr. Williams announced to the Commission that Phyllis Jackson is the new Chairwoman and Bernie Leung the new Vice-Chairman of the Design Review Board. Stan Sawa presented this case requesting approval of a garden entrance low at the rear of a commercial building at 73-990 E1 Paseo for HUGH COMERFORD, Applicant. He stated that the new garden entrance would provide area for landscaping surrounding the entrance. Upon motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder and unanimously carried, Planning Commission Resolution No. 531 was adopted. 4-0. As an additional item, RICHARD DOTY, 43 Barcelona, Rancho Mirage, was present to request an approval for plans of a Maintenance Building for the Chapparel Country Club. A long discussion was held regarding an additional access entrance off of Portola which is in the plans. After discussing the pros and cons of this additional entrance, Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey to approve plans for the Maintenance Building for the Chapparel Country Club with deletion of the maintenance entrance on Portola. Carried unanimously. 4-0. XI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Status report - General Plan update; consideration of preliminary drafts of revised Housing, Land Use and Seismic Safety Elements. Mr. Williams introduced John Dos Santos, Assistant Planner who discussed the General Plan with the Commission. Chairman Snyder suggested that the Commission review this rough draft in detail so that it may be familiar for discussion at the October 17, 1979 meeting. This will also give Commissioner Fleshman a chance to review the General Plan since he was absent for the discussion. Motion was made by Chairman Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Kryder and unanimously carried to have the Commission review a rough draft of the General Plan for consideration at the October 17, 1979 meeting. 4-0. XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XIII. COMMENTS Chairman Snyder suggested that the Sheriff' s Department be called and asked to give more warnings to people on Frontage Road rather than ftw citations. MINUTES Page -5- Palm Desert Planning Commission Meeting September 19, 1979 XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 2:51 P.M. 4-0. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary ATTEST: WAL ER SNYDER, Chairman /1 jm N.