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Home My WebLink About0203 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 3, 1981 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 Vice Chairman Kryder in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Berkey III. ROLL CALL � Members Present: Corrmissioner Berkey Commissioner McLachlan Cor�nissioner Richards Vice Chairman Kryder Excused Absent: Chairman Miller Staff Present: Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Principal Planner John Dos Santos, Assistant Planner Linda Russell , Planning Secretary Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the meeting of January 14, 1981. Motion was made by Commissioner McLachlan, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the Minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (4-0). V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE � VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. TT 17401 - DAM� CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. and WEBB ENGINEERING, INC. , Applicants A request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to resubdivide a portion of Tract 13881-2 (lots 74 through 103 and 148) creating 29 lots to allow the construction of 28 condominium units and common area within the PR-5 (Planned Residential , 5 d.u./acre) zone located between Camino Arroyo Place and Camissa Lane. Mr. Sawa presented this case briefly explaining the proposed tract map subdivision. He reviewed staff's justifications for approval indicating the proposed tract map would conform to the General Plan and the Master Drainage Plan. Vice Chairman Kryder opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. JACK SAUNDERS, Webb Engineering, stated he concurred with the Conditions of Approval . Vice Chairman Kryder asked if there was anyone 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 recommend approval to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Reso- lution No. 679, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (4-0). MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1981 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) B. Case No. GPA 01-80 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant A request for consideration of the General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Reports. Mr. Diaz presented this case indicating that staff had been working on this case for a long time and that previous Public Hearings were held. He stated that a summary of the General Plan Update was provided to the Commission and reviewed the � staff report which included responses to cor�nents made from the public. He described the proposed changes to the General Plan Update and explained the pro- cedures once this was approved. Staff recommended approval to the City Council of certification of the EIR and adoption of the General Plan Update. Commissioner Berkey asked about the use o-f zone overlays with would allow high densities for affordable housing. Mr. Diaz informed him that any area would qualify for high density, but preferrably areas with large acreage and a small number of owners would be more practical . Vice Chairman Kryder opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to comment. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to recommend approval to the City Council of certification of the Environmental Impact Reports by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 680; and, adoption of the General Plan Update by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 681. Carried unanimously (4-0) . C. Case No. ZOA 01-81 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant A request for an amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 25.66 regarding the regulation of Home Occupations. � Mr. Diaz explained the proposed amendments to the Home Occupations section and stated why these changes were necessary. He noted a revision to Exh:tibit "A" section M, should read: "No more than 4p0 sq.ft. of the dwelling area shall be employed for the home occupation". Vice Chairman Kryder opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Cor�nissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to recommend approval of this amendment to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 682. Carried unanimously (4-0). - VII. OLD BUSINESS - NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Proposed Amendments to Zoning Ordinances - Temporary Uses and Model Home Complex. Mr. Diaz stated that staff was attempting to amend the Temporary Use Permits section for further clarification to provide a method to repeal a TUP and a method of appealing the decision of the Zoning Administrator. He stated that establishing ,� a new Model Home Complex section would also further clarify this section in terms of adequate parking, garage conversion, etc. He asked for minute action to initiate public hearings for the code changes. Vice Chairman Kryder asked if design centers would be included in the Model Homes section. Mr. Diaz replied that it does. Commissioner Richards asked if it determined what would be done to the complexes afterwards. Mr. Diaz replied it did and they would require applicants to bond to insure that they will be returned to a residential use. Minute motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to direct staff to proceed with amendment procedures. Car�ied unanimously (4-0) MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1981 Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS V�J11��.ILi tS.l.I V�1 :;�� ca��.: acted on by �r�e Desi gr� :�2eview Board at thei r meeting of January 27, 1981 and December 9, 1980. Mr. Sawa presented these cases beginning with 138 C (MCLACHLAN) . He stated there was previous concern regarding drainage plans and that the applicant had submitted revised Drainage Plans which showed most of the water drain to Park View Drive. He stated that grading plans were also submitted which showed a�1-12 ft. highest point of grade. Staff recommenderi approval . � NOTE: Commissioner McLachlan was excused from this case due to a Conflict of Interest. After a brief discussion regarding drainage Cor�nissioner Richards made a motion to approve the Design Review Board's actions, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, by adoption of Planning Comnission Resolution No. 683. Carried 3-0-1, with Commissioner McLachlan abstaining. 140 C - FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN - Mr. Sawa described the project location and design; Design Review Board reviewed and approved this case. 141 C - MJL CORPORATION and SAN MIGUEL EQUITIES, INC. - Mr. Sawa described the project location and design; he stated that the Design Review Board reviewed and approved this case. 220 MF - TAMARISK SPRINGS DEUELOPMENT C0. - Mr. Sawa described the project and stated Design Review Board also approved this case. Staff recommended approval . Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the actions of the Board by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 684. Carried unanimously (4-0). � X. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Amendments to Parking Requirements. Mr. Diaz explained staff's proposed amendments to the parking requirements stating this was as a result of parking problems in the E1 Paseo area. He reviewed those changes and stated that staff would be looking into upgrading facilities and parking requirements for restaurants. Commission accepted staff's recommended amendments. B. Revised May Company Plans. Mr. Sawa explained that May Company presented to the Design Review Board, at their meeting of January 27, 1981, some revised plans. The Design Review Board reviewed these plans and instructed the applicants to do additional study on the exterior elevations. He stated that these plans were being presented to Cormnission to keep them informed on the project. Commissioner Berkey asked if there was a timetable set on the project. Mr. Sawa replied there was not but the applicants seemed very anxious to get started. � XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. ANNA HUNGER, 11 Cholla Lane, had corr�nents relating to the General Plan Update in the area of development on Hwy 74, south of Hwy 111. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1981 Page Four * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XII . COMMENTS Mr. l�iaz informed the Comm�s5ion of a CVHG meet�iiy u+; ;��, �;ar�y ::�, ...;.. _. . Mr. Diaz stated Mr. Gilroy requested a study session be held after the meeting of February 18, 1981. Commissioner Richards directed Staff to schedule the Sign Ordinance for � review at the study session in March. ` � ,� � XIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Cormnissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Carried unanimously (4-0). � � A N A. DIAZ, Secreta y ATTEST: � r � /� CH LLER, Chairman " /lr 'j � �