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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0716 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY -- JULY 16, 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 1:03 P.M. by 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 Commissioner Richards Chairman Miller Staff Present: Carlos Ortega, Acting Director of Environmental Services Murrel Crump, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner John Dos Santos, Assistant Planner Linda Russell , Planning Secretary Others Present: Clyde Beebe, Director of Public Works IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of July 1, 1980. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to approve the Minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0). V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Correspondence from Alfred H. Cook Mr. Crump reviewed the letter and recommended that it be received and filed, and a copy be forwarded to the General Plan EIR Consultant. Commission concurred. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. PM 14768 - LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, Applicant Request for approval of a one year time extension of a Tentative Parcel Map to create four (4) parcels from Tracts 14003 and 14004 of which one parcel (8.695 acres) will be for the Civic Center and one parcel (6 acres) for a Public Park, within the P (Public) and PR-4 (Planned Residential , 4 d.u./ac. ) zones located on the east side of San Pablo Avenue, north of 44th Avenue. Mr. Crump presented this case reviewing the staff report and describing the proposed parcels. He noted that the original justification for approval was still valid and recommended approval . Commissioner Richards asked if there were any changes to the original approval . Mr. Crump replied that there was not and further explained that the original approval was for a one-year period and the applicant is now seeking a one-year extension to fi16 the final map. Commissioner Berkey asked if the park dedication had been accomplished. Mr. Crump explained that it could not be accomplished until the final map was recorded. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 16, 1980 Page Two VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. BILL SULLIVAN, Project Manager of Lewis Homes, briefly explained why they needed the one year time extension. CAROL STEERE, 43-710 Buena Circle, stated that she was against the time extension for the project because of drainage problems the nearby residents have. She added that if approved, a condition should be added stating a swale would be installed along San Pascual . moo SHARON HAMMONS, 43-610 Buena Circle, also objected to the time extension for the reasons stated by Ms. Steere. She presented a signed petition to the Commission stating their objection to the extension unless a swale is installed. Mr. Clyde Beebe, Director of Public Works, explained the construction drawings showed the installation of the swale but it had not be installed yet. Commissioner Berkey suggested a condition be added to the Resolution indi- cating the swale would be installed prior to a certain period of time. Commissioner Richards felt the problem should be taken care of prior to the extension. Mr. Sullivan clarified that a swale running east-west would be installed, but that was not the one in question (along San Pascual ) . He added that the existing channel at that location was adequate for local drainage. Therefore, an improved swale would not be needed unitl the City completes the Master Drainage Plan. Mr. Beebe concurred. Mr. Crump also noted that the parcel map extension was only to facilitate transfer of ownership of the Civic Center and proposed park site. There was discussion between the Commission and audience relative to what could be done to alleviate the drainage problem along San Pascual . It was determine( that the drainage channel at San Pascual would be kept open and the City's Flood Control Committee would be informed as to the comments made and of the City' s future drainage plans. Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to approve the extension by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 618, as submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0) . 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 July 15, 1980, (continued from their meeting of July 8, 1980). 213 MF - Mr. Sawa presented this case stating that the project was previously approved as base No. 139 MF, but the approval had expired. He described the project and stated that the Design Review Board approved this case with some revisions. He reviewed those revision. 215 MF - Mr. Sawa resented this case p a explaining that this protect also VMJ had previous approval but expired. He described the project and indicated that the Design Review Board approved this case with some revisions. He reviewed those revisions and recommended approval . Commissioner Richards asked if the project north of Highway 111 would create any flood problems. Mr. Sawa replied that the lot at that location and the lot adjacent were flat, therefore, should not create a problem. Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the Design Review Board' s actions by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 619. Carried unanimously (5-0) . t MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 16, 1980 Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Civic Center Presentation A presentation of the preliminary concept plans for the proposed Civic Center was made by John Ballew of Ballew-McFarland. t B. Continued Discussion - General Plan Update: Energy, Urban Design/Scenic Highway and Transportation/Circulation Elements. Mr. John Dos Santos continued a discussion on the Energy Element. The Commission gave their input and decided to continue discussion on the remainder elements to the meeting of August 20, 1980. XI. ORAL COMMUNICATION - NONE XII. COMMENTS Commissioner Richards asked questions regarding the Portola Avenue dip and Fairway Drive manhole/paving height difference. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adjourn the meeting at 3:45 P.M. Carried unanimously (5-0) MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary ATTEST: % I CHARLES RFLIERI Chairman /lr