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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0119 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JANUARY 19, 1982 2:00 P.M.- CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS � * � � * * � -� * * � � � -� � � * -� * � -� * -� � � * � � � � � * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kryder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Wood "�"" III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Miller Commissioner Wood Chairman Kryder Excused Absent: Commissioner Richards Staff Present: Ray Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Steve Smith, Associate Planner Phil Drell, Assistant Planner Phil Joy, Assistant Planner Linda Russell, Planning Secretary Others Present: Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 5, 1982 Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously 4-0. �... V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the Council from the meeting of lanuary 14, 1982. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. CUP 05-81 - LEONARD GREGORY ET AL, Applicants Request for approval of an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow for temporary storage of landscaping supplies, (not including toxic chemicals or offensive materials) within the R-2 zone located at 74-070 Alessandro Drive. Staff recommended an indefinite continuance, per applicant's request, and Mr. Diaz stated that this case would be readvertised for a future hearing. Chairman Kryder opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPO�ITION to this case. There being none, the public testimony was closed. � Motion made by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to continue this case indefinitely. Carried unanimously 4-0. B. Case No. CUP 09-78 (Amendment) - STRAW HAT PIZZA OPERATIONS c/o RON BROWN, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to an existing CUP -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 1982 to allow an electronic games arcade in conjunction with a restaurant in the C-1, S.P. zone at 73-155 Hwy 111. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and noted that two letters were received objecting to this project. He reviewed the conditions and recommended approval. Chairman Kryder asked if there were special conditions imposed to the previous arcade approved by Planning Commission that were not recommended for this one. Mr. Sawa replied that a condition was imposed requiring at least one employee to be present '� on the premises during operating hours. Commissioner Crites asked who would determine a "significant problem" as stated in Condition No. 3. Mr. Sawa responded that staff makes those determinations. Commissioner Miller felt there could be a parking problem. Mr. Sawa explained that for the previous arcade the parking ratio was 1 space per 250 sq.ft. and that ratio was available for this arcade. Commissioner Wood asked if the hours of operation would be the same as the restaurant. Mr. Sawa replied affirmatively. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing for testimony asking for the applicant's presentation. MR. RON BROWN, Owner, 82-244 Highway 111, distributed a letter from the City of Indio, which stated that there have not been any significant problems with the operation in that city. Mr. Brown assured the Commission that appropriate security officers would be present during operation. Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Brown to be more specific about the hours of operation. Mr. Brown replied that the hours would be from 11 a.m. - 12 midnight (except Sunday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.). � Chairman Kryder asked for additional testimony in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request; there being none, the public testimony was closed. Chairman Kryder asked for staff's concerns for the previously approved arcade. Mr. Diaz stated that the concerns then were location, lack of experience and parking. Staff still had some of these same concerns which is why the condition for a nine (9) month trial period was being imposed. Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. Commissioner Wood indicated that because he still had several concerns, mainly the location, he would like additional conditions added. He suggested adding a condition to read: "The hours of operation for the restaurant and arcade shall be from 11 a.m. to 12 midnight." Amend Condition �1�2, from 9 to 6 months trial period; and, add another condition to read: "A security guard shall be in arcade at all times during operation." Chairman Kryder reopened the public testimony allowing Mr. Brown to address these concerns. Mr. Brown stated that there could be special occasions where they might have to stay open later than specified. Disc�ssion ensued relating to the hours of operation and security with '�'' Commissioner Wood adding to his previous hours of operation condition "except for i""� private parties held at the restaurant." Chairman Kryder closed the public testimony. Moved by Commissioner Wood to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 774, approving this request, with added and amended conditions as stated previously. The -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 1982 motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner's Miller and Kryder felt that Condition No. 1, which read "Hours of operation for the arcade area to be same as those for restaurant" was adequate rather than specifying the hours, but agreed to amend Condition No. 2 to 6 months. Commissioner Crites suggested adding Condition No. 4 to read: "Security personnel shall be present on the premises at all times." Commission agreed. "`� Moved by Chairman Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 774, with Condition No. 2 amended and Condition No. 4 added, approving an amendment to CUP 09-78. Carried 3-1 (Wood voting Nay). C. Case No. ZOA 16-81 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicants Consideration of an amendment to increase the height limit for light standards in off-street parking and loading areas. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report recommending approval. Chairman Kryder expressed a concern for the height limit for commercial uses adjacent to residential areas. Mr. Diaz explained that any spillover could be controlled through careful review of plans prior to approval. Commissiner Crites felt that increasing the height limit to 30 feet would create increased light visibility. Mr. Diaz explained that this would reduce the number of lighting standards, therefore, making it more energy efficient. Chairman Kryder opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request; there being none, the public testimony was �"'' closed. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Chairman Kryder, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 775, recommending to the City Council an increase in the height limit for light standards. Carried 3-1 (Crites voting Nay). THERE WAS A 10 MINUTE RECESS - MEETING RECONVENED AT 3:45 P.M. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at its meeting of lanuary 12, 1982, requiring Planning Commission confirmation. A. Case No. 159 C - T.G.I. FRIDAYS, INC. - Request for preliminary approval of plans for a restaurant building including usage of red and white awnings for property at Palms to Pines West, Phase II on Hwy 111 and El Paseo (west). B. Case No. 160 C - MILLARD ARCHULETA ASSOCIATES for BONWIT TELLER - Request for approval of preliminary plans for a department store at the Palm Desert Town Center on Hwy 111. ;�, Mr. Smith briefly reviewed these cases and recommended approval of the Design Review Board's actions. In reviewing the plans for T.G.I. FRIDAYS, INC., Commission expressed concern for the red and white awnings. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to further study the matter prior to approval. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to continue this -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 1982 case to the meeting of February 2, 1982, for further study. Carried 3-1 (Kryder voting Nay). Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve Design Review Board's actions for Case No. 160 C, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 776. Carried unanimously 4-0. ,� � IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Review of work program for North Highway 111 Specific Plan. Mr. Drell reviewed the staff report identifying the area and requested Planning Commission approval. Chairman Kryder felt this study is badly needed and suggested that consideration be made to present parking constraints. Staff further explained that issues addressed by the public will be considered and implementation steps will be taken. Commissioner Wood also felt this study was long overdue and suggested that because the Board of Realtors is forming a committee in conjunction with this matter, staff should look to them for input. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to recommend that the City Council authorize the initiation of the Specific Plan. Carried unanimously 4-0. - B. Street Vacation Northwest corner of San Carlos Avenue d� Palm Desert Drive. � Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Miller, that the proposed street vacation is in compliance with the General Plan. Carried unanimously 4- 0. X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS A. Commissioner Crites asked when a report would be presented to them on a draft Ordinance allowing studio apartments and relocation of structures without complying with existing unit size requirements. Mr. Smith replied that it should be ready for the meeting of February 2, 1982. B. Commissioner Wood suggested that it might be helpful to both the City Council and the Planning Commission if Planning Commission members attended the City Council meetings. • C. Mr. Diaz reviewed the proposed changes to the Subdivision Ordinance. D. Chairman Kryder stated that amenities proposed for the Hahn Shopping Center on the initial plans are now being changed (i.e. Ice Rink, outside areas). � XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to adjourn the meeting at 4:33 p.m. Carried unanimously 4-0. �-�--------9 � � RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre ry ATTEST: A �► GEOR D. KRYD , hairman �ir -4-