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Home My WebLink About0505 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNI�IG COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 5, 1981 7:nn ^.�:1. — r�Tv uni t rn�yis�rr� C��a..n� _ * ic * �c * �Y �c * �c ic �t �c �F ic * * ic �c * ic ic iF ir �t �c �c �c * �t * * �t �t �F yt 7t �t �k �k � yc x ic I. �tiLL -�u urc�E� The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman MiTler in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Kryder � III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Kryder Commissioner McLachlan Commissioner Richards Chairman Miller Staff Present: Ray Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Steve Smith, Associate Planner Linda Russell , Planning Secretary Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works Bob Hardy, Associate Civil Engineer . IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the meeting of April 15, 1981. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve the minutes as written. Carried unanimously (5-0) . �r.. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. CUP 03-81 - JACK WISE and WALLING AND MCCALLUM ASSOCIATES, Applicants Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 14,844 sq.ft. private racquetball and health club on approximately 1.1 acres in the R-3 (4) (Multifamily Residential ) zone, located at the northeast corner of Alessandro Drive and San Carlos Avenue. Mr. Sawa presented this case reviewing the staff report and referring to the Exhibit. He stated that because the project abuts residential uses a buffering wall would have to be provided. Ne showed the proposed accesses and indicated staff's concerns of the vacant portion of the pro,7ect. Mr. Sawa also pointed out that since the City would not need a portion of the excess right-of-way, corner of San Carlos and De Anza Way, it could be vacated and used for parking lot improvements. Staff recommended approval . Commissioner Kryder asked what kind of landscaping would be provided around the wall next to the residential areas. Mr. Sawa replied that there would be a landscaped screen, possibly taller than the wall , but details were not yet known. ,..,,. Commissioner Kryder also was concerned for the parking lot lighting. Mr. Sawa assured him that the design of the lighting would be carefully reviewed by Design Review Board. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANP�ING COMMISSION MAY 5, 1981 Page Two � - � * y * x x * * � `- ; � * * * * t t * * * t y � � ; * � * + t y � � + y * i y vT p��n� �C HEARI�!�.� i.,�r+ � , _ . . MR. JOHN WALLING, of Walling-McCa1lum, stated there would be cherry tree shrubs along the wall as a screen and explained the changes of the design concept. 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 Berkey, to approve this case by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 705, subject to � conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0) . - � B. Case No. DP 04-81 and TT 15634 - SAN CLEPIENTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and ENGINEERING SERVICE CORPORATION, Applicants Request for approval of a Residential Development Plan and 9 lot Tentative Tract Map (original approvals expired) , to allow construction of 51 condominium units on approximately 10.5 acres within the PR-7 S.P. (Planned Residential , maximum 7 d.u./acre, Scenic Preservation) zone, generally located on the south side of Parkview Drive, west of Fairhaven Drive. Mr. Sawa presented this case reviewing the staff renort and described the project location and design. He indicated one of the features of the projec� was water throughout. He stated staff's requirement that Fairhaven Drive continue to Parkview Drive. He indicated that the findings and justifications can be met and therefore recommended approval . He noted that this plan would have to go to Design Review Board prior to building permits being taken out. Commissioner McLachlan asked if the secondary access had been satisfied for the Fire Marshal . Mr. Sawa replied that it had. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing asking if the applicant wished to � make a presentation. MR. BOB KRAUSE, Representative, San Clemente, stated he would answer any questions the Commission might have. Commissioner Berkey asked Mr. Krause if there would be any problems with staff's recommendation of Fairhaven Drive continuing to Parkview Drive. Mr. Krause stated that there would not be. Chairman Miller asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the Pub1ic Hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to recor►mend approval to the City Council of Case No. TT 15634 by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 706; and, approve DP 04-81 by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 707, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0) . C. Case No. TT 17725 - JANICE SCHOEN and ASL CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Applicants. Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to create a one lot subdivision for commercial condominium purposes for a proposed 10,750 sq.ft. commercial complex in the C-1 (General Commercial ) zone, located on the south side of .r E1 Paseo, 280 feet west of Sage Lane. Mr. Smith, Associate Planner, presented this case reviewing the staff report and recommending approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION May 5, 1981 Page Three ;� -1- � � � } 'k 'k �t �k f' ;4 tk �1' +' i- � # :h '+' 'k i' !' �k -r * �k -!' �t 'l�' �.k * -Y �k 't -t # �c t -F i- 1 V* n�r..' '�. Ur"��el/�f, �',....A � MS. PAT BAKER, Representative of ASL Consulting Engineers, stated she would answer any questions the Commission might have. 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 Kryder, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, � to recommend approval to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 708, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0) . _ D. Case Nos. DP 05-80 and 207 MF - LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, Applicant Request for approval of a 12 month time extension of an approved Development Plan and related Design Review case, to allow construction of 282 single family and duplex units and associated recreational facilities and a public park dedication, on approx- imately 70.3 acres, in the PR-4, S.P. (Planned Residential , 4 d.u./acre, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, located at the northwest corner of 44th Avenue and San Pascual Avenue. Mr. Diaz presented this case stating that the applicant's reason for the delay in initiating the project is the depressed condition of the local housing market. Staff recommended approval subject to the original conditions. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. STAtJ MORSE, 73-255 E1 Paseo, Consultant Engineer, stated he would answer any questions the Commission might have. � 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 McLachlan, to approve the extension by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 709, subject to original conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0). E. Case No. DP 02-80 - DAVID MOSS, T&D INVESTMENTS and WAGNER-STANFORD CONSULTANTS, Applicants Request for a 12 month time extension of an approved Residential Development Plan to allow the construction of 24 condominium units on 5 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential , maximum density 5 d.u./acre) zone, located on the south side of Hovley Lane approximately 1,700 feet east of Monterey Avenue. Mr. Diaz presented this case stating that the original considerations remained valid and, therefore, recommended approval . Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked 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. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed. �... Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve the extension by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 710, sub,iect to original conditions. Carried unanimously (5-0). MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION May 5, 1981 Page Four � � � � * * � * * * * � * * * � * � � * * * * * t * * * * * * * * * t * * * * * * 1IT pIIRI Tf` l.iC(,RT^�R'�' {�'(1n+ , F. Case No. PM 17452 - ARLE CORPORATION (Charles Gibbs) and RON MARTIN AND ASSOCIATES, Applicants Request fo approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to allow the creation of industrial lots within the S. I. , S.P. (Service Industrial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) and O.S. (Open Space) zone, located at the southwest corner of Hovley Lane , and Cook Street. r Mr Diaz presented this case stating that due to the revised mpas not being submitted, staff recommended continuance to May 20, 1981. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to continue the case to May 20, 1981. Carried unanimously (5-0) . G. Case Nos. DP 15-79 and 200 MF - MAYER GROUP, INC. , Applicant A request for a 12 month time extension for an approved residential Development Plan and related Design Review case, to allow construction of 264 condominium units and a 9 acre public park on 39.1 acres within the PR-7,� S.P. (Planned Residential , maximum density 7 d.u./acre, Scenic j Preservation Overlay) zone, 1ocated at the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue. Mr. Diaz stated that a letter was received from Dan Salceda, Mayer Group, requesting a continuance to June 30, 1981. Staff concurred with the continuance. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There was none. � Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to continue this case to June 30, 1981. Carried unanimously (5-0) . H. Case No. ZOA 04-81 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of change in City parking requirements. Mr. Diaz requested a continuance to May 20, 1981, for further study. Chairman Miller opened the hearing and motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue this matter to May 20, 1981. Carried unanimously (5-0) . VII. OLO BUSINESS A. GENERAL PLAN - Resort Commercial Land Use Designation, CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Mr. Diaz stated that this matter was referred back to Planning Commission to determine if Resort Commercial should be eliminated entirely; e1iminated in some areas; or, not eliminated at all . He indicated staff's recommendation, for the � reasons outlined in the staff report, to eliminate all Resort Commercial uses. .�r Mr. Diaz noted that if Resort Commercial is not deleted entirely that as much as possible should be, beginning with �ites that do not have Development Plans approved. Commissioner Richards asked if that would preclude Stein-Brief's development of a shopping center. Mr. Diaz replied that it would not affect that development nor Las Sombras; a proposed racquetball and motel ; and a development plan at the e�sterly portion of Deep Canyon and Hwy 111. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION May 5, 1981 Page Five � # -- � y i � y * �k � # � * * * * * * � * y * * � * * � y � � i � � � * � * t � * �,.� n� n -��CT!�I�CC /,.�.�� \ Commissioner Kryder asked how it wouTd affect those who have submitted plans. Mr. Diaz stated that if the plans have been approved, it would not affect them. He added that all uses in the Resort Commercial zone are permitted within the General Commercial zone. Commissioner Richards felt that the sites mentioned that would be affected would be suitable and asked about the Deep Canyon site. Mr. Diaz explained that � the City Council policy on that site had been determined by the denial of the proposed zone change. _ Commissioner Berkey agreed with staff's recommendation, therefore, made a minute motion to delete all Resort Commercial uses. Mr. Diaz noted an additional justification should be added to the staff report: That the future market might limit development to hotel and motel uszs anyway and that discrimination of these parceis was unnecessary. The Commission also wished it made clear that their recommendation included the Deep Canyon and Highway 111 site. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kryder and carried unanimously, (5-0) . . VIII. NEW BUSINESS - NONE IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at their meeting of April 28, 1981, requiring Planning Commission confirmation. A. Case No. 146 C - A-1 SURVEYING " B. Case No. 120 C - MAY COMPANY C. Case No. 224 MF - TED PEARSON Mr, Smith reviewed the Design and elevations of these cases. He stated that Design Review Board reviewed and approved. Staff recommended approval . Commissioner Berkey asked for the square footage of the May Company. Mr. Sawa answered 124,000 sq.ft. Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to approve the Design Review Board actions by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 711. Carried unanimously (5-0) . X. DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE XI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XII. COMMENTS Mr. Diaz introduced Steve Smith, Associate Planner, and Bob Hardy, Associate Civil Engineer, to the Planning Commission. ,,..,, XIII . ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. � � . � DIAZ, Secretary A7TEST: ��; G � %L '�",�. CHARL S L R, Chairman /lr