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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - JULY 1, 1980
7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Richards
#Now III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioner Berkey
Commissioner Kryder
Commissioner McLachlan
Commissioner Richards
Chairman Miller
Staff Present: Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services
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Linda Russell , Planning Secretary
Others Present: Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of regular meeting of June 18, 1980.
Mr. Williams noted one correction: Chairman Miller's absence was excused.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
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to approve the Minutes as amended. Carried unanimously (5-0).
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Continued Case Nos. C/Z 01-80, DP 07-80, CUP 07-80 - C.ROBERT HUBBARD,
J.E. RAPKIN, B. SOLOMEN, Applicants (Rep. by: BALLEW-MCFARLAND)
Request for Change of Zone from PC(4) , S.P. (Planned Commercial Resort,
Scenic Preservation Overlay) , and PC(4), S.P. , N (Planned Commercial Resort,
Scenic Preservation and Natural Factors--Restricted Development Overlay)
[Approx. 12 acres] ; PR-5, S.P. N (Planned Residential , max. 5 d.u. per acre,
Scenic Preservation and Natural Factors--Restricted Development Overlay) and
PR-5, N (Planned Residential , max. 5 d.u. per acre, Natural Factors Overlay)
[Approx. 19 acres] , TO C-1, N (General Commercial , Scenic Preservation and
Natural Factors--Restricted Development Overlays) [Approx. 12.6 acres] ;
PC(4) , S.P. , N [Approx. 4.4 acres] ; and, PR-5, N [Approx. 14 acres] on
approximately 31 acres located at the northwest corner of the intersection
of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road.
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the development of a
proposed Supermarket, on property to be designated as C-1, S.P. , N,
containing approximately 12.6 acres.
Request for a Development Plan for a proposed 220 room Hotel/Condominium
complex with related Administrative Reception Building, a Restaurant and
related recreational amenities, to be located in the proposed PR-5, N
zone district on approx. 14 acres.
Request for determination of conformance of the the proposed Change of Zone
to the City's Adopted General Plan Land Use Map. (Previously considered by
the Planning Commission on April 1, 1980, and deferred to be considered as a
part of the total project) .
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Mr. Williams stated that the City Council requested the preparation of
an Environmental Impact Report for this project, therefore, recommended that the
Commission leave the Public Hearing open and continue this matter either indefinitely
or to November 4, 1980, at which time the EIR should be completed.
Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Williams if there were any adverse reasons
for setting a specific date. Mr. Williams replied that it was more procedurely.
Commissioner Berkey asked if Legal Notices would still be sent out. Mr. ..�r
Williams replied that Notices would be sent out in any case.
Chairman Miller stated that the Public Hearing was open and asked if anyone
wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case.
MR. ROBERT HUBBARD, 22 Standford Drive, Rancho Mirage, stated he had no
objections to an EIR but would like to complete the project as soon as possible.
MARIAN KENNEY, 44-835 Deep Canyon Rd. , felt that more markets and shops were
not needed in the City.
Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, to continue this case indefinitely, until completion of an EIR. Carried
unanimously (5-0).
Mr. Williams explained that upon completion of an EIR, Staff would notify -
Commission and set a date for the hearing.
B. Continued Case Nos. DP 03-80 and VAR 03-80 - STEIN-BRIEF/VISTA, Applicant
Revised request of a Development Plan to construct a 390 unit hotel/
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condominium complex with a maximum yield of 780 hotel rooms, a
35,770 square foot racquet club/convention facility, two restaurants '
totaling 13,000 square feet, as the major site uses, with a Variance
to allow additional ingress/egress points from an adjacent street;
and a 2.54 acre future phase not being developed at this time, on
approximately 29.29 gross acres within the PC(4) , S.P. (Planned
Commercial , Resort, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone generally
located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and 44th Avenue.
Mr. Williams presented this case giving the location and reviewing the
revisions made by the applicant since the first hearing. He stated that a variance
was required (1) for the number of access points to Painter's Path, (2) for setbacks,
and (3) for parking spaces for the stadium, which a TUP could be pursued by the
applicant for each event. Mr. Williams also stated that the convention facility
was integrated in the Racquet Ball facility.
Mr. Williams suggested an additional Special Condition. No. 14, to read:
"The management contract for the hotel shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney to verify its compliance to these conditions. " He recommended approval
subject to those conditions.
Chairman Miller stated the Public Hearing was open and asked if anyone wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case.
MR. DAVID STEIN, 2081 Business Center, Irvine, one of the owners, described
the hotel/condominium project in detail , giving an illustration of the layout.
Mr. Stein noted a change in Special Condition No. 1 from (4) Paddle Tennis Courts
to (5).
EDITH MORREY, 900 Island Drive, Rancho Mirage, felt it would be a wonderful
project and the City needed it.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Commissioner Richards explained that the prime consideration at the previous
meeting was the revenue impact on the City. He asked what the City expected in terms
of revenue in the future. Commissioner Richards also was concerned with the confer-
ence space availability.
Mr. Stein replied that they retained Economic Resources Association to do
a study on the revenues that would take about 90 days. He also stated that if
additional conference space is needed they would provide for it.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Kryder was concerned with the enforcement of the City Room
Tax and suggested that a condition be added for assurance of this. He also felt
the conference room was too small .
Commissioner Berkey agreed that the condition regarding the conference room
( Special Condition No. 1) should indicate minimum sq. ft. instead of exact sq. ft.
Commissioner Richards -concurred.
Mr. Williams suggested a revision to read as follows: "Racquet Club/Con-
vention Facility building, containing 35,770 square feet of gross building area
with a minimum of 4,880 sq. ft. of meeting area. "
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to
approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 612, as amended. -
Carried unanimously (5-0).
C. Continued Case No. PM 16258 - STEIN-BRIEF/VISTA and WAGNER-STANFORD
CONSULTANTS, Applicants
Request for approval of a Parcel Map to create two parcels for the
AAMW development of a 390 unit hotel/condominium project with racquet
club, convention facility, restaurants and commercial spaces within
the PC(4) , S.P. (Planned Commercial , Resort, Scenic Preservation
Overlay) zone located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and
44th Avenue.
Mr. Williams indicated that the applicant was ready to withdraw this
request.
MR. STEIN, Applicant, requested a continuance to revise the map.
Mr. Williams then suggested to continue this case to August 5, 1980, with
the applicant's concurrence. Mr. Stein concurred.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan,
to continue this case to August 5, 1980. Carried unanimously (5-0).
D. Continued Case No. DP 06-80 - GERALD J. CHAZAN and ROBERT RICCIARDI,
AIA, Applicants
Request for approval of a Development Plan to allow the construction
of 71,200 square feet of commercial space on approximately 7.23
gross acres within the PC(3) , S.P. (Planned Commercial , Regional
Center, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone generally located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of El Paseo and Highway 111.
Mr. Williams presented this case indicating this was the final phase to the
Palms to Pines Shopping Center. He explained this case was previously considered
but continued for a revised plan. He then illustrated the project's design point-
ing out the concerns which had been recommended for restudy and the revisions that
have been made. Mr. Williams then noted a letter received by a representative of
the Sanderling Associates (Sandpiper), suggesting changes to concerns they have
regarding this project. Mr. Williams reviewed the conditions suggested by Staff
and recommended approval subject to those conditions.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Commissioner Kryder asked why it was necessary to align the driveway along
El Paseo with the Centerline of Painter's Path (Sp. Condition #2b). Mr. Williams
replied that it was a major entrance and would create a conflict of traffic
movement off of Painter's Path.
Commissioner Kryder asked what would be the distance if it were moved. Mr.
Williams replied that it would be very minimal .
Commissioner Richards asked how much traffic would generate to Painters' Path.
He was concerned with the possible traffic hazards. Mr. Williams pointed out that
Painter's Path was a residential area and it would be a heavily traveled intersection.'
He believed it would reduce traffic hazards in the future if that intersection was
aligned.
Chairman Miller asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in
FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case.
MR. BOB RICCIARDI, Architect, felt that after talking with Staff there was no
major design problem. He believed that the plans were good as submitted and explained
why each recommended rev_ision_was_,no chanQedS 4�v_i_ng�hi�iustifi,Qn-s-fm_each.
He also' believed that the flow of traffic would be better by keeping the driveway
to E1 Paseo as he submitted. He reviewed the conditions, agreeing with all but
Special Condition No. 2.
JOANNE STAGE, 1313 Sandpiper, felt that Willow street needed a better flood
control system. She believed that Painter's Path would have a heavy flow of traffic
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ED BENSON, Sandpiper, also felt there would be a traffic problem on Painter's
Path but was in favor of the project.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Kryder asked if the driveway to E1 Paseo were to be moved,
- would it eliminate parking for the project.
Mr. Ricciardi replied that it would probably eliminate very little and
would like to work with Staff on this matter.
Commissioner Kryder was concerned with the flow of traffic at that intersection
and felt that Special Condition 2b should be revised to be a little more flexible.
Commissioner Richards also suggested that the same condition include an indication
as to who is responsible for the expense.
After some discussion regarding Special Condition #2, the Commission concurred
to revise as follows: Delete 2-a, 2-c, revise 2b "The westerly driveway entrance
to El Paseo shall be designed as approved by the Director of Public Works".
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan
to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 613, as
amended. Carried unanimously (5-0).
E. Case No. DP 21-78 (Amended) - ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN BERNARDINO,
Applicant (Represented by: ROWLAND F. SWEET)
Request for approval of a Development Plan Amendment to modify a
special condition requirement for a masonry wall along the sides
and rear of an eight acre 30 unit Planned Residential Development
within the PR-4 (Planned Residential , max. 4 d.u./ac. ) zone
generally located on the west side of Deep Canyon Road, 250 feet
north of 44th Avenue.
Mr. Sawa presented this case explaining that the applicant was requesting
a modification to a Special Condition to the original approval of this project.
He illustrated the requested modifications of a boundary treatment and recommended
approval .
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing.
MR. TIM CLARK, Resident owner north of project, asked what the modifications
would be and was concerned if there would be anything removed on the north. Mr.
Sawa explained that the applicant was requesting that the boundary treatment stay
as it presently exists and if it were required that the masonry wall be put on the
north, the landscaping there would have to be removed.
Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Clark if there was any response from the
.. residents as to their feelings in this matter. Mr. Clark stated that he had not
had any response from other residents.
Commissioner Richards commented that he would like to see more public input.
----Commissioner McLachlan asked Mr. Clark what was presently on his side of the
project. Mr. Clark replied there was a chain link fence and a 5 ft. wood fence.
After some discussion Chairman Miller asked if the applicant cared to make
a presentation.
MR. ROWLAND SWEET, Pinyon Street, explained briefly that the Father had
planted the Tamarisk Trees which make a visual screen, and illustrated what they
were requesting to keep as it now exists. He added that the trees are kept
trimmed.
Commissioner Richards asked if future residents would be denied security -
without the masonry wall . Mr. Sweet replied that there was a 6 foot chain link fence
behind the Tamarisk trees.
Commissioner Berkey felt that a modification could be granted to provide a
hedge or wall only where there is no hedge. Mr. Sweet stated that this could be
worked out with Staff.
Commissioner Richards made a motion to continue this case, motion failed due
to a lack of a second. Commissioner McLachlan did not feel a continuance was
necessary and an agreement could be reached at this time.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Williams then suggested a revision of Exhibit "A" to read as follows:
"The treatment along the south and east boundaries is found acceptable as it now
exists. A six foot high solid masonry wall shall be installed from the southwest
corner of the project northerly to a point approximately 204 feet, then westerly
approximately 99.6 feet and then approximately 25 feet northerly. The existing
hedge landscaping remaining on the westerly and northerly property lines shall
be maintained in perpetuity. "
The Commission agreed with the amended exhibit and motion was made by
Commissioner McLachlan, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to approve the modifi-
cations by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 614, as amended. Carried
Unanimously (5-0).
F. Case No. CUP 08-80 - CALVIN SWANSON, Applicant
Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for retail
coffee sales with accessory food service and associated parking
Variance (26 required spaces - seven allocated) located in a
retail shop in a 1.64 acre shopping center complex within a
C-1 (General Commercial District) zone generally located at
the southwest corner of E1 Paseo and San Luis Rey Avenue.
Mr. Williams presented this case reviewing the Staff report and recommending
that the tea room be limited to a maximum of 30 patrons, to assure there would not
be a parking space problem.
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if anyone present wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. )
MR. CALVIN SWANSON, Applicant and owner of "The Store", gave a brief
presentation explaining what this food service would consist of. He asked for
approval .
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan,
to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 615, as
submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0) .
G. Case No. DP 08-80 - ERNEST W. HAHN, INC. , Applicant
Request for approval of a Development Plan to allow a fire
station and storm water retention basin/open space on approx.
1.78 acres, within the PR-6, S.P. (Planned Residential , max.
6 d.u./ac. , Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone generally
located on the east side of E1 Paseo (extended) approximately
1,300 feet north of Highway 111.
Mr. Williams presented this case indicating that this proposal would be to
allow a fire station and storm water retention basin/open space in the northerly
boundary of the center, east of the extended E1 Paseo (approx. 2a acres). He noted
that the Fire Department felt it would be more desirable for the dimensions of the
new Fire Station to be 185 x 250. He added other concerns expressed were the
signalization of the intersection on E1 Paseo and Hwy 111; the extension of El Paseo
to 44th; signalization at that intersection; and, installation of a signal device
for the exiting of the Fire Station.
Mr. Williams stated that the Director of Public Works suggested a 25 year
intensity design with an outlet to the Palm Valley Storm Channel . The applicant had
an alternative suggesting a retention area on the basis of 100 year storm intensity
with no outlet. He added that after a discussion with the Director of Public Works,
the alternate plan may be preferrable. He reviewed the Special Conditions noting
Special Condition No. 2 should be revised as follows: "The fire station site, as
defined in the Fire Department's letter dated July 1, 1980, shall be offered to the
City as a dedication."
Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if anyone present wished to
speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case.
MR. HANNEY TADROS, Rep. of South West Engineering, felt that an outlet to
the channel would be useless and that a bigger retention basin for 100 year storm
would be a greater service to the site. He explained why the outlet would not work
and asked for approval of the suggested alternative. He further explained how the
water would flow.
Commissioner Kryder asked where the water would flow north of the retention
basin. Mr. Tadros explained that area was not their property.
Mr. Tadros asked for a revision to Special Condition No. 1--After some discussion
Commission concurred to revise Special Condition No. 1 as follows: "The retention
basin shall be designed to retain a minimum of a one-hundred year storm intensity
volume originating on the t 62 acre shopping center site. All work required in this
condition shall be subject to the approval of the City Director of Public Works,
based upon hydrologic calculations submitted by the applicant's engineer. "
MR. MILLARD ARCHULETA, Architect for Palm Desert Town Center, clarified that
there would oe an additional 35 feet for the new Fire Station.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to
approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 616, as amended.
Carried unanimously (5-0) .
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VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
VIII. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS WERE DEFERRED TO A LATER TIME OF THE MEETING.
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Redevelopment Agency Project - parking lot between Highway 111 and El Paseo,
from Portola Avenue west to Larkspur Lane.
Mr. Sawa began the presentation with a review of the location then asked Mr.
Les Pricer, Redevelopment Agency Consultant, to give his presentation.
Mr. Pricer presented two illustrations, one included 15% of landscaping, the
alternate included 15% of landscaping and hardscaping. Both plans were reviewed by
the Citizens Committee and Design Review Board; the Design Review Board felt the
alternate plan was more acceptable with minor changes. Mr. Pricer gave a detailed
description of the major features and concerns of the merchants and asked for input
from the Commission.
Commissioner Berkey asked where the trash bins would be located. Mr. Pricer
explained that each row of parking spaces would contain a trash bin.
Commissioner Kryder was concerned if the merchants had provided sufficient
input.
MR. BART RALLO, Real Estate Manager of the property owners, stated that the -
merchants were all in favor of the project and were anxious for the improvements
to the parking lot.
MR. HENRY HOYLE, Retail Merchants, stated he was not familiar with the plans.
Commissioner Kryder suggested that Mr. Pricer be certain that the merchants
be familiar with the plans. After a brief discussion the Commission concurred the
concept of the alternate plan was good.
IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS
Consideration of cases acted on by the Design Review Board at their meeting
of June 24, 1980.
212 MF - Mr. Sawa presented this case indicating this project is presently
a 3 2-bedroom apartment complex. He illustrated how it would be developed
and noted that the Design Review Board had approved this project with
some recommended revisions. He reviewed those revisions.
208 MF - Mr. Sawa presented this case giving an illustration of the preliminary
plans. He stated that the Design Review Board approved this case with some revisions.
He reviewed those revisions and recommended approval .
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder,
to approve the Design Review Board's actions by adoption of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 617, as submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0).
XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
XII. COMMENTS
Mr. Williams informed the Commission that the Council would like a joint
meeting in regards to the Condo Conversions on July 8, 1980.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan,
to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 P.M. ,Carried unanimously (5-0).
ATTEST:
URREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary
CHARLES MILLS , Chairman