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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0429 , MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNI.NG COMMISSION TUESDAY - APRIL 29, 1980 7:00 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 7:01 P.M. by Vice Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Berkey � III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Kryder Commissioner McLachlan Vice Chairman Miller Staff Present: Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services Murrel Crump, Principal Planner Linda Russell , Planning Secretary IV. ELECTION �JF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN A. Nominations/Commission Voting Mr. Williams opened the nominations for Chairman stating that the ' vacancy was created by 'Walter Snyder's election to Councilman. Comm�ssioner Berkey nominated Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Kryder. Carried 3-0-1 (AYES: Commissioners Berkey, Kryder, McLachlan; ABSTAIN: Commissioner Miller). Mr. Williams opened the nominations for Vice Chairman stating that the vacancy was now created by Commissioner Miller's election to Chairman. Com- � missioner Berkey nominated Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Chairman Miller. Carried 3-0-1 (AYES: Commissioners Berkey, McLachlan, Miller; ABSTAIN: Com- missioner Kryder). V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of April 16, 1980. Mr. Williams noted a correction on page 3; paragraph should read: "Commissioner Kryder felt that there would be traffic hazard problems if left turns across Cook Street were the only means of going south from the project. For this reason he did not agree with the Board that the closing off of Via Cinta would be advisable. ° Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to approve the Minutes as amended. Carried unanimously. VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case Nos. DP 05-80 and 207 MF - LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, Applicant Request for approval of an overall conceptual Development Plan �"" to construct a total of 282 single family and duplex units, private recreation amenities, with a public park dedication, on approximately 70.3 net acres and related Design Review case to construct one portion of the overall project containing 142 dwelling units, within the PR-4, S.P. (Planned Residential , max. 4 d.u./ac. , Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, generally located north of 44th Avenue and south of Magnesia Falls (proposed extension) and between San Pablo (proposed extension) and San Pasual �:-,.� ....,. . . , .,.�, ._ . : _ .._ MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 29, 1980 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mr. Crump presented this case reviewing the staff report and stating that the related Design Review case, which is the south portion, would be the first area to be developed. He added that the north and south are being developed as one project to satisfy the minimum common open space and density. He stated that the Design Review Board did approve the related Design Review case with a few revisions, which are included in the conditions. Mr. Crump then referred to the exhibits provided showing the location, future street improvements, and layout. +� Chairman Miller asked Staff how off-street parking would be provided for the guest. Mr. Crump responded illustrating on the exhibits where the parking stalls would be located. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. BILL SULLIVAN, Project Manager, 45-445 Portola, stated that it was his understanding that any public area would be maintained by the City. This was in reference to Special Condition No. 6, which was in regards to maintain- ing the 100 ft. wide drainage swale. Mr. Sullivan also objected to Landscape Conditions No. 3 and 4, which required increased sizes of the trees. He felt that it would be costly and unnecessary. MR. BURT LENT, Landscape Architect, explained briefly the layout and location of the car stalls and guest parking. Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Kryder agreed with Mr. Sullivan that the Landscape conditions No. 3 and 4 should be deleted and asked what reasons were given to require t�e increased sizes. � Mr: ' Williams explained that these conditions w�re suggested by the Design Review Board, specifically by Eric Johnson, who is a Landscape Contractor. Mr. Williams stated that Mr. Johnson felt the sizes of the trees would be too small . - He also pointed out that Condition No. 4 is an actual reduction rather than an increase. Commissioner Berkey suggested to add "or acceptable alternative approved by the Deslgn Review Board", to Landscape Conditions Nos. 3 and 4. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Gommissioner Kryder, to approve Case Nos. DP 05-80 and 207 MF, as amended, by adoption of Planning • Commission Resolution No. 592, subjert to conditions. Carried unanimously. VTII. OLD BUSIN�SS - NONE IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Determination of Uses not listed in the PC(4) Zone. Mr. Williams briefly reviewed what had been discussed and reviewed by the Planning Commission previously. He stated that a survey had been made by Staff and suggested to the Planning Commission to determine a list of uses for this zone from a11 the data provided. � Commissioner Berkey, in reviewing the Resolution and Exhibit A, felt that the Resolution provided with suggested uses for this zone was clear in terms of determining uses but also suggested that another Resolution be adopted to initiate a Public Hearing for the General Plan and Zoning Ordan- .ance Amendment. Commissioner Kryder also agreed. .�.. -.�.��.,.�w>,. . � _ .r s MINUfES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 29, 1980 ... Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. NEW BUSINESS (continued) There was a brief discussion in regards to the required procedures for establishing a list of uses to be in line with the General Plan Amend- ment presently being updated. Commissioner Berkey stated that his objective was to get input from interested parties for this zone. �"' Commissioner McLachlan also felt that the Planning Commission had an obligation to receive input from concerned developers. Mr. Williams suggested that this zone be considered separately and notices be sent out to the owners of this zone, informing them of the Planning Commission considerations. Chairman Miller asked for input from the audience. MR. BOB GILROY, PDR Associates, 1600 Dove St. , Newport Beach, stated that he is an owner of a restaurant in this zone and has been having diffi- culty defining what "ancillary uses" are. He stated that his assumptions were different from staff's in relation to his project. He added that the project is now complete and ready for leasing. He also made a study on this matter and had a list of uses. Commissioner McLachlan asked if Mr. Gilroy had reviewed the proposed � list of uses shown as Exhibit A of the Resolution. Mr. Gilroy replied that he had but some of his tenants did not fit in this list. Commissioner McLachlan asked to review Mr. Gilroy's list of uses. Mr. Gilroy, presented the list and explained what had not been included. After some Commission discussion Mr. Williams suggested that because ""'" of Mr. Gilroy's time schedule that a two-stage procedure be made; first, approve a Resolution now, giving Mr. Gilroy the opportunity to proceed with his project, then consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner McLachlan agreed with Mr. Williams. A discussion proceeded between Commission and Mr. Gilroy in regards to the Professional/General Office uses. Commissioner Berkey felt that the wording of the Zoning Ordinance should be changed. He added that the word "ancillary" should be left out of the ordinance because it relates to Hotels. He emphasized that it should relate more to "resort" rather than hotel . Commissioner Kryder asked Staff how long the procedure that Mr. Williams suggested would take. Mr. Williams explained that the Commission could ini- tiate a Public Hearing to change the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 25.30.020 for the first meeting in June, which would bring it into effect around the end of August. MR. BOB HUBBARD, 22 Stanford prive, Rancho Mirage, stated that he would like to present some information at the next meeting on this matter. MR. BERNIE SOLOMON, 488 Casey Place, stated that he had the same problem and would also like to be included in the consideration for a � Zoning Ordinance change. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner" Kryder, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution� fJo. 593, and also to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 594, initiating a Public Hearing on June 3, 1980, to consider revising Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25.30.020. Carried unanimously. ,�� � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 29, 1980 Page Four * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. NEW BUSINESS (continued) B. Referral from the City Council--Correspondence from the - Palm Desert Board of Realtors, Inc. Mr. Williams briefly explained that the Board of Realtors had sent a letter to the City Council regarding "open house" signs, requesting an amendment to the Sign Ordinance. The City Council referred this item � to Planning Commission and Mr. Williams recommended establishing a Public � Hearing on June 3, 1980. "'� Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 595 establishing a Public Hearing on June 3, 1980. Carried unanimously. X. DESIGN REVIE4d BOARD ITEMS Consideration of cases acted on by the Design Review Board at their meeting of April 22, 1980. 131 C - Mr. Crump presented this case stating that the Board approved this item with some revisions. He reviewed those revisions and recommended approval . Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, confirming acceptable actions of the Board by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 596. Carried unanimously. XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. ROBERT HUBBARD addressed the Commission on a present project � he is involved in. He voiced his dissatisfaction in the processing procedures � established by the City. Mr. Williams explaix�ed that the project had cleared environmental -seview. XII. COMMENTS - NONE XIII . ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner ' McLachlan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 P.M. Carried unanimously. � - r� .� ���.�-���..,....-� PAUL A. 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