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Home My WebLink About0319 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19, 1980 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 Members Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Kryder Chairman Snyder Excused Absence: Commissioner Miller Staff Present: Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Associate Planner John Dos Santos, Assistant Planner Linda Russe1l , Planning Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regu1ar meeting of March 4, 1980. Commissioner Berkey noted the following corrections: {'�"' Page 2; second to last paragraph; second sentence; should read: "Mr. Crump explained what the original purpose was for directional signs. " Page 8; Discussion Items "A"; should read: "These items were not discussed but would be continued at the second meeting of March. " Upon motion made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, the Minutes were approved as amended. Carried Unanimously (3-0) . V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATZONS - NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS - NONE IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Consideration of cases acted on by the Design Review Board at their meeting of March 11, 19II0. Case No. 129 C - Mr. Sawa presented this case describing the location � and architecture. He stated that the Board did approve this ca�e with some revisions. He reviewed the revisions and noted that the applicant concurred with these revisions. There was a short discussion relative to the location of the bike path and sidewalks. Case No. 124 C - Mr. Sawa presented this case giving a description of the design and elevations. He stated that the Board approved this case with some revisions. Mr. Sawa reviewed the revisions and noted that this case was for preliminary and final approval . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 19, 1980 Page -2- ******************************************************************************** IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS (continued) Commissioner Kryder asked if they would have a dish antenna receiver for the Mountain Station. Mr. Sawa stated that the applicant is proposing to install an 160 ft. antenna. The Commission seemed to feel that the proposed location was acceptable for such an installation. Upon motion made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner � Kryder, the Design Review Board actions were confirmed acceptable by adoption � by Planning Commission Resolution No. 582. Carried unanimously (3-0) . X. DISCUSSION ITEMS (ITEM S WAS DISCUSSED PRIOR TO ITEM A) B. Interpretation of undergrounding conditions--relative to the King's Point project (Roger Boyar Development Co. ) . There was a memorandum given to the Commissioners in their packets relative to a condition for King's Point. The condition stated that all overhead utility lines would be placed underground prior to occupancy. A letter from Stuart Greene of Roger Boyar Development Company was received requesting that occupancy be permitted for 62 units of a total of 66. Mr. Williams presented this item stating that the memorandum was self explanatory. He added that the La Rocca project was a similar case. Commissioner Berkey asked if their request was purely for financial reasons. Staff explained that it was. Chairman Snyder asked if Staff or Mr. Greene had considered an appli- : cation of Bonds. Staff responded that it was discussed but decided it was � a weak approach in terms of enforcement. "'� Chairman Snyder asked if the applicant cared to make any comments. MR. STUAR7 GREENE, 7120 Hayvenhurst, Van Nuys, stated that because of the flood, it put them in a financial bind. He was now asking if they could close escrow on some units until financial arrangements are made for the utility undergrounding. Chairman Snyder asked Mr. Greene if it would be acceptable to him, if they allowed to close escrow on half of the units. Mr. Greene explained why financially it would not be acceptable. Chairman Snyder emphasized that the Commission needed strong justification. Mr. Greene explained that the units are built in units of six (each building has six units). The Commission agreed that because they are built in units of six they would approve 60 units. By minute motion Commission made interpretation of Standard Condition No. 6, of Planning Commission Resolution No. 362, as follows: All overhead � utility lines shall be placed underground by the completion and occupancy :� of the 60th unit. ,� A. Continued Discussion - General Plan Update: � Population/Economics • Public Facilities • Conservation/Open Space/Recreation • Housing � Land Use Mr. Dos Santos continued to review on these five elements with the Commission. The Commission gave their input to Staff for subsequent refinement. MINUTtS PALM�DESERT PLANNING COMP1ISSION MARCH 19, 1980 Page -3- ********************************************************************************* XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XII. COMMENTS Mr. Williams announced that Mr. Lloyd Morgan, Planning Technician, has been transferred to the Public Works Department as Engineer Aide. Mr. Williams suggested that at the next Study Session meeting that the Commission review the need for special meetings for the General Plan Update. � XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 P.M. �� PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary ATTEST: �, .��,/ ° ?� WALTER SNYDE , Chair /lr � �