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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1202 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - DECEMBER 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 Berkey III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Kryder Commissioner McLachlan Commissioner Richards Chairman Miller Staff Present: Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Associate Planner John DosSantos, Assistant Planner Linda Russell , Planning Secretary Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of regular meeting of November 19, 1980. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0). V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE tow VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case Nos. C/Z 03-80 and CUP 17-80 - J. CAMERON ALLARD AND BALLEW/ MCFARLAND, Applicants. Request for approval of a Pre-annexation Change of Zone from R-1 12,000 (Riverside County, Single Family Resi- dential , 12,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) zone to R.M. (Mobile Home) or other zone as deemed appropriate, and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the development of a 646 unit mobile home subdivision and 13 acres of commer- cial uses on 165.5 acres located in the northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 5, Range 6, east San Bernardino Base. Mr. Diaz noted a letter was received by the applicant requesting a continuance to January 1981. He stated that Staff concurred with the continuance. Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to continue this case to January 1981. Carried unanimously (5-0). B. Continued Case No. ZOA 05-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for initiation of an Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 25.20, regarding conditionally permitted uses in the R-3 (Multifamily Residential District) zone or other zone. Mr. Diaz presented this case explaining that it was continued from the last meeting for further study. He stated Staff's recommendation was to amend the R-2 and R-3 zones to allow offices with conditional use permits. Mr. Diaz stated it would be necessary to readvertise, therefore, requested a Public Hearing on this amendment for December 30, 1980. u MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINC DLCEMBER 2, 1980 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue the proposed amendment to December 30, 1980. Carried unanimously (5-0) . C. Continued Case No. C/Z 10-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for initiation of Change of Zone from R-2, S.P. (Single Family Residential , one unit per 4,000 sq.ft. of .. lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone to R-3, S.P. (Multifamily Residential , one unit per 2,500 sq.ft. of lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) or other zone deemed appropriate on the west side of Monterey Avenue between Rancho Grande and Park View Drive. Mr. Diaz presented this case stating that Staff was recommending withdrawal indefinitely for the following reasons: 1) Possible modification of proposed ZOA 05-80; 2) Rezoning would not change density; 3) General Plan Update might require rezoning. Mr. Diaz noted a petition was submitted by Mr. William Wilson, objecting to this zone change. There was a brief discussion on the matter of office/professional zones being considered during the General Plan Update. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if anyonw wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. MR. BILL WILSON, 44-144 Acacia, stated he would rather see offices built in this area rather than a zone change to R-3. He asked if there could be apartment complexes built in this area. Mr. Diaz replied that there could under the present zoning. . rr Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing. Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to withdraw this case. Carried unanimously (5-0) . D. Case Nos. CUP 10-77 (Amendment) and 139 C - PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Applicants Request for an amendment to an approved Conditional Use Permit to allow an existing mobile home lot adjacent to the clubhouse of Portola Country Club to be used as a parking lot within the RM (Mobile Home) zone, located on the east side of Sutter Mill Road, 100 ft. north of Quicksilver Drive. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and illustrated on the map how the design of the parking would be. He stated that Design Review Board did review this case and approved it; Staff recommended approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked for the applicant to make a presentation. MR. -JACK LAWSON, 74-376 Gary Avenue, Portola Country Club, requested approval . Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Lawson if he had just recognized the need for more parking. Mr. Lawson replied that he did and explained that the parking was presently very crowded for the residents. Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1980 Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 658, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0) . E. Case No. TT 14032 (Renewal ) - MCLAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Applicant ,w Request for approval of a renewal of an expired Tentative Subdivision Map covering phases II through V (220 lots) , to allow construction of 206 dwelling units on 60.5 acres within the PR-4 (Planned Residential , 4 d.u./ac. ) zone at the southeast corner of Portola Avenue and Country Club Drive. Mr. Sawa presented this case stating that the original approval was made in 1979 and Phases II through V had not been recorded. He stated that the applicant was not present but did agree to all the conditions of the Resolution. Staff recommended approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and 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 recommend approval to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 659, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0) . F. Case No. TT 16396 - WATT INDUSTRIES/PALM SPRINGS, INC. , STAN MORSE, C.E. , .Applicants. •• Request for approval of a 139 lot Tentative Subdivision Map to allow the construction of 128 single family zero lot line dwelling units and associated recreational amenities on 18.72 acres presently within the PR-7, S.P. (Planned Residential , 7 d.u./ac. , Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, (Change of Zone pending to R-2 (6), S.P. , Single Family Residential , one unit per 6,000 sq.ft. of lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone located at the northeast intersection of 44th Avenue and the Palm Valley Storm Channel . Mr. Sawa presented this case giving a brief summary of the staff report. Staff recommended approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant wished to give a presentation. MS. . BETTY WILLIAMS, Representative, 73-160 E1 Paseo, referred to special condition No. 5, which states that the developer would pay 1/8 of the cost for widening the 44th Avenue bridge. She stated that no other developer was required to do this and that they were willing to pay for a bridge assessment district fee instead. She added that this requirements would make lower cost housing development impossible. Commissioner Berkey asked for the Director of Public Works to comment on this matter. Mr. McClellan explained that the residential development in that area was built before the City incorporated and that the Hahn Shopping Center does not go up to 44th Avenue. He added that the Hahn Center is being required to contribute $300,000 to widen the bridge at Hwy 111. Commissioner Kryder asked Mr. McClellan how he felt about a bridge assessment district. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1980 Page Four * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Mr. McClellan replied that he had not been involved in a bridge assessment district but could be looked into. Commissioner Berkey felt there might be alternatives in acquiring the monies necessary for widening the bridge. Mr. McClellan stated that a precedent was established when they required the Hahn Center to contribute for the bridge on Hwy 111. He added that the cost analysis was necessary to give an estimated cost to the applicant. Commissioner Richards stated he did not agree that it should be the developers responsibility. He felt that it might not be necessary to widen the bridge and added that an exact cost should be established beofre the developer agreed to.-the condition. Commissioner Richards also felt that this should be handled by the City Council . Commissioner Berkey agreed that this matter should be determined by the City Council being that this was a fiscal matter. Chairman Miller asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission agreed that the bridge cost matter should be determined at the City Council meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to recommend approval to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 660, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0). G. Case No. TT 17147 - NOE-JACK A PARTNERSHIP and HARRY SCHMITZ, Applicants. Request for approval of a Tentative Tract to create a ten lot "non-statutory" condominium subdivision on approximately .7 gross acres within the R-3 13,000 (3) (Multifamily Residential , min. 13,000 sq.ft. lot:, one dwelling unit per 3,000 ft. of lot area) zone generally located on the south side of Shadow Mountain Dr. , approx. 300 ft. west of Lupine Lane. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and noted that the installation of a public sidewalk would be completed prior to final map action. Staff recommended approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. JOHN BURKE, 73-525 Shadow Mountain, Representative for David Heusinkveld, stated he agreed with the conditions 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 Richards, to recommend approval to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 661, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0). H. Case No. TT 17148 - NOE-JACK A PARTNERSHIP, AND HARRY SCHMITZ, Applicants Request for approval of a Tentative Tract to create a ten lot "non-statutory" condominium subdivision on approximately .7 gross acres within the R-3 13,000 (3) (Multifamily Residential , minimum 13,000 sq.ft. lot, one dwelling unit per 3,000 feet of lot area) zone generally located on the south side of Shadow Mountain Drive, approximately 850 feet east of Lupine Lane. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1980 Page Five * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and stated Staff's recommendation for approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. HARRY SCHMITZ, stated he agreed with the conditions and requested 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 Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to recommend approval to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 662, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0). I. Case No. VAR 10-80 - PATRICIA DE MARBIEX, Applicant. Request for approval of a Variance from off-street parking standards (15 spaces required 3 spaces allocated) to permit a five station beauty salon to locate in Suite 33B of E1 Paseo Village, a commercial complex within the C-1, S.P. (General Commercial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, located on the south side of E1 Paseo between Lupine Lane and San Pablo Avenue. Mr. Dos Santos presented this case explaining that presently there is a 15 space deficiency in' the center. With this variance it would create a 27 space deficiency. Ho pointed out that the parking facilities would be joint use, which would minimize the parking deficiency. Staff recommended approval . Commissioner McLachlan asked Staff what type of shops were located in the complex. Mr. Dos Santos replied retail boutiques and a restuarant. Commissioner Berkey felt there was no justification for the variance. Commissioner Richards felt that there was no way of knowing if there would be enough parking spaces or not. Commissioner McLachlan asked Staff what the total parking spaces provided was presently. Mr. Dos Santos replied that there was 153 spaces. Commissioner Berkey noted that the Commission denied a previous request by the restaurant to expand their facilities, located in the same complex because they . felt tt would create a greater parking deficiency. Mr. Dos Santos stated that the expanded-restaurant alone would have increased the deficiency by 25 spaces rather than only 12 by this beauty salon. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MS. PATRICIA DEMARBIEX, 73-910 E1 Paseo, stated that her lease was up at the present location and felt that the new location (El Paseo Village) would be more suitable for her customers. She explained that the customers coming into her shop would also be visiting the other shops. She also explained why three parking spaces per station was not necessary in her case and stated that she had never had 15 customers at one time. She requested approval . Chairman Miller asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to approve this variance request by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 663, subject to conditions. Carried 4-1 (AYES: Commissioners Kryder, McLachlan, Richards and Miller; NOES: Commissioner Berkey) . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 2, 1980 Page Six * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS - NONE IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - NONE X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS - NONE XII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 P.M. -RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary ATTEST: CHA ES MILLER, Chairman /lr