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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0520 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - MAY 20, 1981 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 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Miller in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Richards III. ROLL CALL r.. 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 John DosSantos, Assistant Planner Phil Drell , Assistant Planner Linda Russell , Planning Secretary Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1981. Motion was made by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously (5-0) . ... V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case Nos. ZOA 07-81 and C/Z 04-81 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of an amendment to the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, amending Chapter 25.04 and Chapter 25.22 pertaining to the integration of single family dwelling units and mobile homes. Mr. DosSantos presented this case stating that this amendment is to implement Senate Qill 1960, which precludes cities from prohibiting manufactured homes on permanent foundations, in areas zoned for single family units. He stated that Commission requested redesignation of areas currently zoned mobile home and some areas currently zoned single family to a combined Conventional Single Family/Mobile Home zone (R-1-M). He revie!�red the areas affected and indicated that this amendment would implement SB 1960 according to the Department of Housing and Community Develop- ment and Western Manufactured Housing Institute. Staff recommended approval . Commissioner Kryder was still concerned whether or not this amendment would implement SB 1960. He felt that the intent was to allow Mobile Homes in single family lots. Mr. DosSantos stated that allowing integration of single family homes ..� in the RM zone would meet the intent. Commissioner Kryder referred to a report from the Legislative Counsel and asked if this proposed method would be meeting their intent. Commissioner Berkey read the report from the Legislative Counsel and clarified that the proposed method would implement SB 1960. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 20, 1981 Page Two * * � * � � * * * * � * � * * * * * * * * * * * � * * * * * � * * * * * * * � * * * UI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Commissioner Kryder asked for a clarification on the type of permanent foundation for the mobile homes. Mr. Diaz stated that the Uniform Building Code would be implementing the type of foundation. Commissioner Kryder then pointed out that using pilings would be rejected. Discussion occurred over the intent of the new law where Mr. Diaz explained that he felt the intent was to allow mobile home owners to own their lot. Commis- sioner Kryder disagreed. � Chairman Miller pointed out that the City Attorney felt this proposed amendment would implement the intent. 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 of this amendment by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 712. Carried unanimously (5-0) . B. Case No. C/Z 03-81 (UA) - DAVID FREEDMAN AND COMPANY, INC. , and BALLEW-MCFARLAND, INC. , Applicants A Chan e of Zone upon annexation from W-2-20 (Riverside County� to PC (2) (Planned District Commercial ) Zone ((81.3 acres) and PR-5 (Planned Residential 5 d.u./acre, maximum density) zone, (671.9 acres), or other zones as deemed appropriate, generally located south of Interstate 10, between Del Safari Road and Portola Avenue (extended) , north of Frank Sinatra Drive. ..�i Mr. Sawa presented this case pointing out the location and the adjacent zoning. He stated that the request is in compliance with the General Plan but Section D, as proposed on the east side of Cook Street, would have to be eliminated or relocated next to area "E" to the western portion of area "G". Mr. Sawa indicated that Portola Avenue and Cook Street would be extended to I-10, and Frank Sinatra Dr. and 36th Avenue would be extended in an east-west direction. Staff recommended approval . Commissioner Kryder stated that this area was previously reviewed and at that time it was noted that it was a potential flood area, therefore, density was to be kept as low as possible. He asked why it was now being changed to PR-5. Mr. Diaz explained that in order to provide for public improvements, after General Plan hearings it was determined that it would be impossible to keep a density of 0-3. He indicated that as development occurs the developers would be required to provide adequate flood protection. Corrunissioner Richards asked why Section D was being recommended not to be commercially zoned in the area proposed by the applicant. Mr. Sawa explained that it does not conform to the Land Use Element of the General Plan. It was noted that as staff's recommendation to relocate this section, the same acreage would be provided. Chairman Miller opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. FRED ARBUCKLE, Ballew-McFarland, stated that they concur with staff's � modifications and explained that a future flood channel would be proposed. Commissioner Richards expressed a concern for Planned Residential next to the railroad tracks. Mr. Arbuckle explained how they propose to provide a landscape buffer and b1ock wall to eliminate the railroad noise. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 20, 1981 Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Commissioner Kryder was concerned for a possible blowsand problem. Mr. Arbuckle assured him that it would be considered during development. Chairman Miller asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. MR. WILLIAM STEVENS, owner of Del Safari Country Club, stated that area "F" was across from him and asked that the residential density be kept to a maximum of � 3 d.u./acre. MR. DONALD PAGLASEY, property owner, asked about the proposed flood control channel . Mr. McClellan stated there was no design for the channel but that the Master Drainage Plan showed a need for a regional flood control facility, which would drain from Rancho Mirage to the northwest. Mr. Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal , noted that this area was not within the 5 minute response time and asked that it be included to contribute to the new fire facility in that area. Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McLachlan to recommend approval to the City Council of this case as submitted by staff by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 713. Carried unanimously (5-0) . C. Continued Case No. ZOA 04-81 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of parking regulations. Mr. Diaz presented this case stating that previously Commission had expressed � concern of whether current regulations discouraged people from improving existing buildings. Staff recommended that any use vacated be allowed to be replaced by a retail commercial use in the President's Plaza area. He explained why this could not be allowed in other areas. He indicated another concern was expansion of a use. He pointed out that staff's recommendation would be to require additional parking only when the use in the building is intensified. He pointed out that the north side of Hwy 111 would have to have specific regulations for that area because of a number of legal nonconforming uses. Staff recommended approval . Commissioners Kryder and Richards asked why the north side would be treated differently. Mr. Diaz explained that there are many uses there that are legal nonconforming and that the opoortunity was also there for acquiring parcels of land for parking. Chairman Miller 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 Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to recommend approval to the City Council by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 714. Carried unanimously (5-0). D. Continued Case No. PM 17452 - ARLE CORPORATION (CHARLES GIBBS) and RON MARTIN & ASSOCIATES, Applicants "'� Request for 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. Mr. Diaz presented this case stating that the applicant requested a continuance to June 2, 1981, because of possible amendments to the map. Staff concurred with the requested continuance with consideration given to several concerns. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 20, 1981 Page Four * � * � � * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont. ) Chairman Miller opened the Public Nearing 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 2, 1981. Carried unanimously (5-0) . VII . OLD BUSINESS - NONE � VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Initiation of preannexation zoning for remaining parcels of annexation #13. Mr. Drell explained that there were 3 remaining parcels to be prezoned (E,H,I). He stated that the General Plan designations are: E-R 3-5, I-R 3-5, and H-dual designated -- park site/residential 3-5 units per acre. He stated that the recommended zoning shall be: E-PR-5, I-PR-S and H open space. He explained that it is General Plan policy that in cases of dual designation, residential/park site, the property be zoned open space. When the property owner proposes to develop,the City must decide whether to purchase the site as a park or rezone to residential . Chairman Miller asked how many acres there were for each parcel . Mr. Drell replied 10 acres for E and H, and 15 acres for I. Commissioner Kryder wanted it clarified if "H" was being zoned open space. Mr. Drell stated that it was. It was noted that the property owners could not be contacted for specific requests. � After discussion on the open space zone there was concern expressed by the ""r Commission of this zoning. Mr. Diaz concurred to designate this section (H) as PR-5 also. " Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commission Berkey, to designate all three areas as PR-5, and any other zone the Commission may feel appropriate. Carried unanimously (5-0) . IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - NONE X. DISCUSSION ITEMS Review of channel adjacent to San Pascual Avenue, north of 44th Avenue. This item was reviewed and discussed in regards to its width, maintenance, etc. XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XII. COMMENTS Commissioner Richards asked for an update on the Portola Dip. Mr. McClellan ' stated that it would be taken care of no later than the middle of June. „�� Commissioner Kryder noted that CVAG reports were still not being sent, and instructed staff to contact them. Mr Diaz requested that it be a Commission policy not to grant more than two time extensions. Commission concurred. XIII. ADJOURNMENT MotiAn was made by Commissioner McLachlan, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, to adjour the me�ting at 2:30 p.m. Carried unanimously �5�0) . , ATTEST: �` - , �� `� , , � �>3 �l� :: ` "-�/ �ft N A. ��I�ecret� , airman �