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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1017 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 17, 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 1:02 P.M. by Chairman Snyder in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Kryder tow III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Kryder Chairman Snyder Excused Absent: Commissioner Fleshman Commissioner Miller Staff Present: Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services Murrel Crump, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner John Dos Santos, Assistnat Planner Linda Russell , Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of October 2, 1979. On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission approved the minutes as written. Carried unanimously (3-0) . V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. TT 14805 - KAUL CONSTRUCTION, Applicant Request for approval of a 37 lot residential subdivision on 7.2 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential , 5 d.u./ac. ) zone located on the south side of Country Club Drive, between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue. Mr. Williams presented this case stating that it was requested by the applicant to continue this case to the October 30, 1979, meeting. On a motion made by Commissioner Berkeyy, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, this case was continued to October 30, 1979. Carried unanimously; (3-0) B. Continued Case No. CUP 08-79 - PALM DESERT COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, Applicant Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Public Utility purposes (with related setback and parking variance) to allow continued use of a facility containing an existing `r maintenance building, water well building, and living quarters (with proposed remodeling) on approximately .22 acres within the R-1, S.P. (Single Family Residential , Scenic Pre- servation Overlay) zone located at 44-491 Portola Avenue. Mr. Williams noted a request from the applicant to continue this case to the October 30, 1979, meeting. Mr. Crump added that the applicant had not been able to proceed with the plans, therefore, not having anything to present to the Commission. Upon motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, this case was continued to October 30, 1979. Carried unanimously; (3-0) MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 1979 Page -2- VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) C. Continued Case Nos. 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 28 lot Tentative Tract Maps on approximately 5 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential , 4 d.u./ac. ) zone located at the southwest corner of Hovley Lane and Portola Avenue. Mr. Crump presented this case noting that this case was a continued item and updated staff reports were provided for the Commission. He stated that the revision was to increase the number of lots. He also noted that Staff revised Special Condition No. 7, to read: "The map shall provide for 50% of the net site area (approx. 1.96 acres) to be held in common for open space purposes, this may be accomplished by means of an easement. " Commissioner Kryder was concerned for the access on to Hovley Lane asking if this would be safe. Mr. Crump explained how the access would be developed. Commissioner Kryder then asked if the access on Portola was necessary. He believed this would create a traffic hazard. After a short discussion on this matter Mr. Williams stated that this opening would represent 3 permanent openings between Hovley Lane and the Wash. Chairman Snyder expressed a great concern for the number of lots, and asked why the open space and recreation amenities were divided up into individual lots. RAY HOWARD, Ballew-McFarland, stated that this was done by the engineering firm and was unaware of why they did it that way. Commissioner Berkey asked if the City Attorney would review the C.C. & R. 's . It was agreed that in Standard Condition No. 5 of the Tentative Tract Map, to add "d", stating: "Lots indicated as common shall be retained in undivided interest granted to each homeowner. " Commissioner Berkey pointed out that in Standard Condition No. 3 of the Conditions of Approval should be changed. This was modified to read: "Construction of the total development shall be done in one (1) phase." Chairman Snyder opened the Public Hearing asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Upon motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, Case Nos. DP 11-79 and TT 14998 were approved by adopting Resolution Nos. 537 and 538, as modified. Carried unanimously; (3-0) . VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Coachella Valley County Water District Projects. Mr. Crump presented this case giving a short review of the projects and pointed out that the projects appeared to be in conformance with the City's General Plan. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, Resolution No. 539 was adopted. Carried unanimously; (3-0) MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 1979 Page -3- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIII. NEW BUSINESS (continued) B. Request for review and comment on three commercial projects proposed in the City of Indian Wells. ) Mr. Crump presented comments and recommendations for each site and then summarized the recommendations. The Commission discussed these points and Commissioner Berkey suggested the following two points: (a) To prohibit -left turns out of projects on Highway 111, (b) To require signalization of intersection prior to occupancy. The Commission suggested these points should be incorporated into the list sent to Indian Wells. A minute motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder and unanimously approved to forward comments to the City of Indian Wells. C. Requst for determination of uses in the SI (Service Industrial ) Zone. Mr. Crump stated that this request was from Mr. Bill Driver. He then reviewed the Zoning Ordinance sections in relation to Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses. Mr. Crump noted that the list of the requested uses for determination were vague but appeared to fit into the criteria. Commissioner Berkey pointed out that the Ordinance stated what is or is not allowed. He stated that items 1 thru 6, in Exhibit A, should be permitted, but strongly objected to item 7 because of its vagueness. I After a short discussion on this matter, it was agreed that item ►' 7, and paragraphs following be eliminated. Upon motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, this request was approved by adoption of Resolution No. 540, as modified. Carried unanimously; (3-0) IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Consideration of cases action on by the Design Review Board at their meeting of October 9, 1979. Mr. Sawa indicated that the Design Review Board had reviewed the preliminary plans for the project on the corner of E1 Paseo and Hwy 111 and had approved them. Chairman Snyder asked what the uses would be in the this building. Mr. Sawa stated the uses would be for retail . Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded,-by--Commissioner Berkey, and approved unanimously by adoption of Resolution No. 541. X. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Consideration of Marco Polo Mobile Home Park Expansion Mr. Williams noted a letter was recieved from Descove, Inc. , asking the Commission to evaluate the proposed park expansion at the Marco Polo Mobile home Park. After a short discussion on this matter the Commission agreed to consider the park expansion as a separate project with the related variances. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 1979 Page -4- X. DISCUSSION ITEMS (continued) B. Continued Discussion - General Plan Update (Land Use, Seismic Safety, and Housing Elements) . The Commission proceeded to review the draft elements in detail and gave their imput to the Staff for subsequent refinment of said elements. XI. ORAL CUMMUNICATIONS - NONE XII. COMMENTS - NONE XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:23 P.M. PAUL A.- WILLIAMS, Secretary ATTEST: I/I �) I 'Z;A069aoe�' � WALTER SNYDER, ChaiOfin /lr tow