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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1118 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 18, 1981 1:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kryder called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Richards III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Miller Commissioner Richards Commissioner Wood Chairman Kryder Excused Absent: Commissioner Crites Staff Present: Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Steve Smith, Associate Planner Linda Russell, Planning Secretary Others Present: Bob Hardy, Acting Director of Public Works IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 3, 1981 Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried 4-0. AT THIS TIME, COMMISSION MOVED TO ITEM B, OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF THE 6W AGENDA. The Commission presented George Berkey with a Resolution of Commendation for his services to the City; Mr. Berkey accepted with gratitude. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the Council for the meeting of November 5, 1981. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Planning Commission or audience request specific items be . removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion and action. A. CUP 12-80 and 219 MF - CLINIC SERVICE ASSOCIATES - Request for approval of a one year extension of time for a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Case to allow the construction of 128 single family zero lot line dwelling units and associated recreational amenities on 18.72 acres located at the northeast intersection of Fred Waring Drive and the Palm Valley Storm Channel. Minute Motion moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve as presented. Carried 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. DP 08-81 - JDF FINANCIAL CORPORATION and WILLIAM E. SEXTON, Applicants Request for approval of a commercial development plan to -1- e allow construction of a 172 unit condotel on 7.27 acres in the PC (4), S.P. zone located on the south side of Highway 111, approximately 300 feet east of Shadow hills Road. Mr. Diaz explained that some questions have still not been addressed regarding this project, therefore, staff concurs with applicants request for a continuance to the meeting of December 1, 1981. Commissioner Richards asked if the main problem was still with Cal Trans. Mr. Diaz replied that it was. Commissioner Wood asked what the status was with Cal Trans. Mr. Sawa replied that Cal Trans would probably allow access to Highway III if it was signalized and aligned with the project across the street. .rr Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue this case to December 1, 1981. Carried 4-0. B. Continued Case No. CUP 08-81 - FLYING J., INC., Applicants Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a gasoline service station and convenience food store on .55 acres in the PC (4) S.P. zone, located at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive (44th Avenue) and Highway 111. Mr. Diaz explained the status of the service station and concurred with the applicant's request to continue indefinitely, but not to exceed a period of one year. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to continue this matter indefinitely for a maximum period of one year. Carried 4-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at its meeting of November 10, 1981, requiring Planning Commission confirmation. .rrr A. Case No. 226 MF - CGO ENTERPRISES - Request for preliminary approval of plans for a 10 unit apartment complex at the northwest corner of Driftwood Avenue and Shadow Hills Road. Mr. Diaz reviewed the case noting that the Design Review Board had made a recommendation for approval on a 4-0-1 vote. However, variances in unit sizes would be necessary. Therefore, staff recommended that the Planning Commission refrain from reviewing this Design Review Board case until the Commission reviews the variance request. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue this matter indefinitely. Carried 4-0. B. Case No. 155 C - BPS DEVELOPMENT CO. - Preliminary and final approval of revised plans for a 204 room hotel, restaurant, ancillary uses on the north side of Highway 111, 650 feet east of Deep Canyon Road. Mr. Diaz explained that after review of this project by the Design Review Board members, some members felt that there was no unity in the architecture. The end result was a 2-2-1 vote. Staff felt that concerns ' were addressed by the applicant and recommended approval to the Design Review Board subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report to the Design Review Board dated November 10, 1981. .r Commissioner Miller asked what buildings would be built first. Mr. Diaz replied that Mr. Solomon was present and could answer his question. Chairman Kryder asked Mr. Solomon to make a presentation. MR. BERNARD SOLOMON, explained that there were no grading plans as yet, but once submitted grading and building would take place all at once. -2- He discussed the issue of architectural continuity between buildings and felt that it was not necessary in this case. Commissioner Wood felt the design was good and emphasized- his concerns were with the landscaping and north property line buffering. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve plans as submitted, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, approving a Redevelopment Plan, as amended. Mr. Carlos Ortega gave a brief presentation on the proposed Redevelopment Plan and requested adoption of a Resolution approving amendments. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 762, recommending approval to the City Council of proposed amendments to Redevelopment Plan. Carried 4-0. X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS Commissioner Richards asked for an update on the Portola Dip situation. Mr. Diaz replied that presently there were injunctions stopping anyone from repairing the dip. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to adjourn the meeting at 1:48 P.M. A ON AZ, S-cretary ATTEST: Y/- GEORG06. KRYDER,61irman Ar -3-