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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0902 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 2, 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 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner McLachlan III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Kryder Commissioner McLachlan Chairman Miller Members Absent: Commissioner Richards Staff Present: Carlos Ortega, Acting Director of Environmental Services Murrel Crump, Principal Planner/Acting Secretary to Commission Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Phil Drell , Assistant Planner Linda Russell , Planning Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of August 20, 1980. There being no corrections, motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (4-0) . V" V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from Charles Gibbs. Mr. Crump explained that Mr. Gibbs was requesting his property to be considered for a zone change during review of the General Plan. Mr. Crump recommended that the letter be noted as received and filed. Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commis i ner McLachlan, 'to file the letter in the General Plan consideration review Tie. Carried unanimously (4-0). VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. VAR 05-80 - MARK L. BROWN AND DANIEL LEVIN, Applicants Request for approval of a Variance from off-street parking standards (12 spaces required, 3 spaces allocated) to permit a four station beauty salon to be located in Suite 24-A of E1 Paseo Village, a commercial complex within the C-1 (General Commercial ) zone located on the south side of El Paseo between Lupine Lane and San Pablo Avenue. Mr. Crump indicated that the applicant and owner requested to withdraw this case. Upon closing the Public Hearing, motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to withdraw this case at the owner's request. Carried unanimously (4-0). MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) B. Continued Case No. PM 16258 - STEIN-BRIEF/VISTA GROUP AND WAGNER-STANFORD CONSULTANTS, Applicants Request for approval of a Parcel Map to create four parcels on 29.29 gross acres for the development of a 390 unit hotel/condominium complex, a racquet club, two restaurants and commercial shops, 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. Crump indicated that the applicant sent a letter requesting a continuance to September 17, 1980. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to continue this case to September 17, 1980. Carried unanimously (4-0). C. Case Nos. CUP 10-78 and 143 MF - DUAINE K. BRICKER, Applicant Request for approval of a second one year extension of an approved Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Design Review Case to allow sixteen (16) condominium units on approximately 1.32 acres within the R-3 (Multi-family Residential ) zone generally located 650 feet south of Palm Desert Drive, between Shadow Hills Road and Deep Canyon Road. Mr. Drell presented this case briefly explaining why the applicant is requesting a second extension and offered Staff's recommendation that it be approved subject to the original conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 401. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. DUAINE BRICKER, Applicant, 700 1st St. , Hermosa Beach, referred to his letter sent to Staff explaining why he was requesting the extension and asked for approval . Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to approve a one year time extension for implementation of Case Nos. CUP 10-78 and 143 MF, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 629, as submitted. Carried unanimously (4-0). D. Case No. PM 16721 - GERALD J. CHAZAN CONSTRUCTION INC. , Applicant Request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide approximately 8.29 acres into three (3) parcels within the PC (3), S.P. (Planned Regional Commercial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone located between E1 Paseo and Highway 111, 1,450 feet west of Highway 74. Mr. Drell presented this case stating that the Parcel Map would separate the pads of the two major buildings for leasing purposes. Staff recommended approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking of anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 630. Carried unanimously (4-0) . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 Page Three VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) E. Case No. CUP 10-80 - DAVID HEUSINKVELD, Applicant Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to convert a nine-unit apartment complex to "non-statutory" condominiums on approximately .62 gross acres within the R-3 13,000 (3) (Multi-family Residential , minimum 13,000 square foot lot, one d.u./3,000 square feet of tow lot area) zone generally located on the south side of Shadow Mountain Drive, approximately 500 feet west of Larkspur Lane. Mr. Sawa presented this case stating that this was the third similar request for conversion of the applicant's apartment complexes to individual ownership. He described the design and indicated that it would also create a side yard variance. He also pointed out that this project was identical to the previous two projects approved and there were no major changes. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. HARRY SCHMITZ, representative, stated that three tenants were very anxious to purchase a condominium unit and asked Commission for approval of the request. Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 631, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (4-0) . F. Case Nos. CUP 11-80 and TT 16873 - THOMAS E. TROLLOPE, Applicant Request for approval of a Conditional -Use Permit to allow a six (6) unit statutory condominium project and a Tentative Subdivision Map to create a one lot subdivision on approxi- mately .731 acres within the R-3 (4) (Multi-family Resi- dential , one dwelling unit/4,000 square feet) zone located at the northwest corner of Tumbleweed Lane and Sage Lane. Mr. Sawa presented this case stating that this development was originally approved as an apartment complex but the applicant is now requesting that the use be changed to condominiums. He described the design and location indicating the proposal complies with the Zoning Ordinance standards. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking the applicant to make a presentation. MR. TOM TROLLOPE, Applicant, Rancho Mirage, stated he did not have anything to add to Staff's presentation and asked for approval . Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner McLachlan, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to approve Case No. CUP 11-80, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 632, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (4-0). Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to recommend approval to the City Council of a one lot subdivision, TT 16873, for condominium purposes, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 633, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (4-0). MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 Page Four * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) G. Case No. VAR 06-80 - QRS CORPORATION (for ANAHEIM SAVINGS) Request for approval of a Variance from Sign Ordinance standards to allow three (3) main signs, one of which would be above the eave line of a building located within the C-1, S.P. (General Commercial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, generally located at the southwest corner of E1 Paseo and San Pablo Avenue. Mr. Crump presented this case explaining what the Sign Ordinance allows and what the applicant is requesting. He pointed out the location of the three signs on the map and described the colors and sizes. He indicated that the third sign would be located on the roof of the building and that it conflicted with the building' s Sign Program. He added there were no exceptional circumstances to justify the request and recommended denial . Commissioner Kryder asked for a clarification of the actual space being occupied by the applicant in the building. Mr. Crump pointed the location on the map. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. BERNIE LEUNG, representative, explained that according to his interpretation of the Sign Ordinance, the applicant is not requesting a variance but is actually requesting approval of the locations for the signs. He stated that the ordinance allows a sign to be located on the parapet wall above a mansard roof. He then illus trated this with some pictures taken of a restaurant having a sign on the location in question. Mr. Crump explained that Mr. Leung accurately read the ordinance section, but a in this case they do not have a parapet wall . He then explained the difference giving a definition of a parapet wall . Mr. Leung also pointed out that the ordinance states a sign could be placed within 20 feet of the finished floor of the builcN ng and this proposed sign was within 20 feet. the Commission felt that if they allowed this sign to be located on the roof there would be a precedent set for allowing roof signs in the future. Commissioner Berkey suggested that a monument be installed on the corner as an alternative. Commissioner Kryder also explained that if they allowed everyone to put a sign on the roof that it would tend to become cluttered, not being aesthetically acceptable. MR. DAVID RANDALL, Senior Vice President of Anaheim Savings, explained that they needed sign identification and felt his interpretation of the ordinance does allow this request. He stated that other buildings have the same type of sign location. He pointed out that the building will be occupied by one tenant in the future. Commissioner Kryder clarified that the intent of the ordinance was to prohibit signs on roofs. Commissioner Berkey asked if the alternative he suggested could be considered Mr. Randall replied that he would like some time to consider it. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to continue this case to September 17, 1980. Carried unanimously (4-0) . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 Page Five * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) H. Case No. DP 08-79 (Amended) - W.E. DEVELOPMENT CO. (TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) , Applicant Request for an amendment to an approved Development Plan to allow construction of sixty (60) condominium rather than apartments, an increase in unit size and parking area coverage, a decrease in private open space, and minor modification of recreational amenities, on approximately 10.87 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential , maximum 5 d.u./ac. ) zone located on the east side of Portola Avenue, south of the whitewater Storm Channel north of Magnesia Falls Drive. Mr.C�,umn presented this case reviewing this Staff Report and stating there were minor changes to the original Development Plan requested, but that the princi- pal issue was a change in use from rental units to condominiums. He further stated that Staff pointed out to the applicant the City's interest for rental housing and explained an acceptable alternative approach may be to approve 38 condominiums west of the second entry driveway on Magnesia Falls and require the balance of the devel- opment to remain apartments. Mr. Crump reviewed the three options: Deny request, approve request, or approve in modified form. Staff recommended to approve in modified form. Commissioner Kryder asked Staff why the recreation parking had been eliminated being that it was desirable to have. Mr. Crump replied that the applicant preferred to put in a second swimming and therapy pool and tennis court for marketing purposes, but there might be a demand for recreational parking. He explained that the applicant could restrict recreational vehicles by the CC&R's. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant wished to make a presentation. The applicant was not present. Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. GRACE GOODENOUGH, Gary Avenue, expressed her concern for the lights coming from the tennis courts. She also commented on other concerns she had regarding the Whitewater Channel . Chairman Miller suggested she call City Hall to discuss the lighting problem at the Community Park. Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Kryder asked Staff if the new tennis court would be lighted. Mr. Crump replied that there was no proposal for lighting at this time and that the subject would be addressed in Design Review. Commissioner McLachlan pointed out that the tennis court should stay facing the same direction so that the lighting would not impact Portola Country Club. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 634, in modified form providing for thirty-eight condominium units, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (4-0). VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS tow A. Resolution of Commendation for L. Clyde Beebe. Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to adopt Resolution No. 635, commending L. Clyde Beebe, former Director of Public Works, for his services. Carried unanimously (4-0). MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 Page Six * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS A. Continued Case No. 217 MF. Mr. Sawa reviewed this item and explained that this Design Review Board case was continued from the last Planning Commission meeting for public comments. MR. TIM, WILSON, of Vintage Properties, gave a presentation describing the project. MR. DICK MCHENRY, 74-945 Coral Gables, stated that the plans for the project were fine and had comments regarding the chain link fence at the rear of the project and the dust problems created by this project. MR. JIM PIERCE, Project Manager for Vintage, in answer to Mr. McHenry's comments, explained that the perimeter treatments were established in the City of Indian Wells. He further added that the dust problems are being taken care of. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to approve this Design Review Board item by adoption of Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 636. Carried unanimously (4-0) . X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS Commissioner Berkey expressed a concern for the intersection on Highway 111 and Painters Path (at Rusty Pelican). He stated that this intersection was very dangerous and made a Minute Motion to request the City Manager and City Council to pursue this matter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McLachlan and unani- mously carried (4-0). e.r XII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. �X— MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secretary ATTEST: CHARLES MI LER, Chairman /lr