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Home My WebLink About0202 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 2, 1982 7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS � * -� � � � � � � � * � � � -� � � � � � � � � � � � -� � * * � � I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Crites "'�"" III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Miller Commissioner Richards Commissioner Wood Chairman Kryder Staff Present: Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Steve Smith, Associate Planner Phil Joy, Assistant Planner Linda Russell, Planning Secretary Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 19, 1982 Chairman Kryder noted two corrections: Page 2, paragraph 10, "previous" should read "previously"; page 4, under COMMENTS, Section D, should read " 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)." �.r Motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the minutes as amended. Carried unanimously 5-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the Council from the meeting of January 28, 1982. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. DP 09-79 (Amended) and 188 MF - PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS, �NC. - Request for approval of a one year extension of time for a residential development plan and preliminary design review case to allow the construction of an 1111 unit condominium project and golf course on 404 acres in the PR-3 S.P. zone located at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive. Motion made by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards to approve a one year time extension. Carried unanimously 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS `�"" A. Case No. DP 09-81 - HOFFMAN BUILDERS, INC., Applicant Request for approval of a Development Plan for 10 condominium units and an Amendment to an approved "fentative Tract Map in the PR-7 S.P. zone (Planned Residential, 7 d.u./acre, Scenic Preservation Overlay) located at the southeast corner of Parkview Drive and the future extension of Fairhaven Drive. -1- MINUTES PALM DESER7 PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 2, 1982 Mr. Diaz stated that staff concurs with applicant's request to continue this request to March 2, 1982. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and invited input in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There was none. Motion made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to continue this request to March 2, 1982. Carried unanimously 5-0. � B. Case No. C/Z 01-82, CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-3, 18,000 (3) S.P. (Multiple Family Residential, 18,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size, 1 d.u. per 3,000 square feet of land area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) to C-1 S.P. (General Commercial, Scenic Preservation) for property located on the east side of Highway 74, approximately 120 ft. south of El Paseo. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report stating that the reason for the request is to bring the property in compliance with the General Plan. Staff is recommending that the Scenic Overlay be retained with the Change of Zone approval. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and invited input in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. MRS. JEAN DAILY, 38B Sandpiper, asked if a Conditional Use Permit would be required to expand existing buildings (i.e. Adobe). Mr. Sawa replied affirmative. Mr. Sawa noted that a letter was received by Mr. Chester Brabyns, 4515 Fairfield Dr., Corona Del Mar, also Sandpiper property owner, opposing the Change of Zone. ..rir MR. TOM TAYLER, 37C Sandpiper, was concerned for any future developments in that area that might be objectional to the neighboring property owners. Mr. Sawa explained that he would be notified of any development plans. Chairman Kryder closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 777, recommending approval of C/Z 01-82. Carried unanimously 5-0. C. Case No. CUP 15-80 (Renewal) - FRANZ TIRRE, Applicants Request for approval to renew a CUP to allow construction of a 10 unit residential condominium project on a 25,200 sq.ft. site, within the R-3 zone located at the southeast corner of Las Palmas Avenue and San Gorgonio Way. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and stated the applicant is requesting Condition No. 5, undergrounding the utility poles, be waived because the poles would also service adjacent properties. Staff recommends that if the undergrounding is waived, a requirement or condition be added to relocate the poles if found necessary by staff and a future undergrounding agreement be signed by the applicant. Commission concurred, Condition No. 5 was amended to read: "Applicant shall record agreement guaranteeing "'� property will voluntarily be a part of any undergrounding district which is subsequently established; however, utility poles are to be relocated at expense of applicant if determined necessary by City." Commissioner Crites asked staff what size area was included in the Land Use Element to justify density conformity. Mr. Sawa replied within 2 to 3 blocks of this project. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 2, 1982 Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and invited input from the applicant. MR. FRANZ TIRRE, Applicant, 46-333 Burroweed Lane, stated he had no objections to the conditions and requested approval. Chairman Kryder invited input in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt � findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 778, approving CUP 15-80 (Renewal), as amended. Carried unanimously 5-0. D. Case No. CUP 02-82 - DAVID HEUSINKVELD, Applicant Request for approval to renew a CUP and Variance to convert a nine unit apartment complex to "nonstatutory" condominiums of approximately 1000 sq.ft. each on approximately .7 gross acres within the R-3 13,000 (3) zone generally located on the south side of Shadow Mountain Drive, approximately 500 feet west of Larkspur Lane. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report and recommended approval. Commissioner Wood asked if the building meets current code requirements. Mr. Smith replied affirmative. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and invited input in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There being none, the public hearing was closed. �" Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 779, approving CUP 02-82. Carried unanimously 5-0. E. Case No. ZOA 01-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Consideration of an amendment to Section 25.56.320 of the Municipal Code to permit the construction of studio apartments and to permit the relocation within the City of existing legal nonconforming apartment units. Mr. Diaz stated that as a result of a previous variance application Commission instructed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment allowing studio apartments in the City and relocation of existing legal nonconforming structures. The proposed amendments included: definition of a bachelor or studio apartment; minimum residential structure size, including a minimum unit size of 450 sq.ft. for a bachelor or studio apartment; and, relocation of legal nonconforming units. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and invited input in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There being none, the public hearing was closed. �,,, Commissioner Wood felt that it would be inconsistent and incompatible to allow existing structures to relocate without complying to code requirements. Commissioner Richards agreed and also felt that this matter should be reviewed jointly with the City Council. Commissioner Crites wished to separate the issues and was in favor of adopting -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 2, 1982 amended ordinance to include Sections 25.04.108 (Bachelor or Studio Apartments) and 25.56.320 A (1) (Minimum Residential Structure Size); he was opposed to Section 25.76.120 (Relocation of Legal Nonconforming Units). Chairman Kryder wished to continue the whole matter until a joint session with City Council can be arranged for review. � Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue ' Section 25.04.108 (Bachelor or Studio Apts); continue Section 25.56.320 (Minimum � Residential Structure Size) indefinitely to permit discussion with Council; and, deny � Section 25.76.120 (Relocation of Legal Nonconforming Units). Carried unanimously 5-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at its meeting of January 26, 1982, requiring Planning Commission confirmation. A. Case No. 112 C - CHARLES GIBBS - Preliminary and final approval to add a mini-storage building to an existing facility located at the northeast corner of 42nd Avenue and Eclectic Street. Mr. Smith reviewed the plans and recommended approval. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve Design Review Board's action by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 780. Carried unanimously 5-0. B. Case No. 159 C - T.G.I. FRIDAYS, INC. - Preliminary approval of plans for a restaurant building including usage of red and white awnings. Mr. Smith stated that because Commission had some concern about the red and white awning this matter was continued from the last meeting for further study. Staff `:� recommended approval. � MR. TOM HOOLIHAN, Applicant, was present and gave a brief presentation and distributed pictures of existing restaurants. He explained that the awning is a trademark of the restaurant. After reviewing the site and information presented by the applicant the Commission felt the plans were acceptable. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to approve the Design Review Board's action for 159 C by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 781. Carried unanimously 5-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS Mr. Diaz reviewed items presented to City Council: � A. Amusement Arcades (Straw Hat) - City Council instructed staff to define � arcades and prepare an Ordinance regulating their use; staff prepared report � defining 3 or more machines would constitute arcade. B. Hillside Overlay - City Council recommended a joint meeting with Planning Commission on this matter. Meeting will be set. C. Subdivision Ordinance revisions - staff is proceeding with proposed amendments. -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 2, 1982 D. North Hwy 111 - City Council requested additional information; staff has prepared report for next City Council study session. Mr. Diaz reviewed the results of the meetings with Palm Desert Greens property owners and Board of Directors for Santa Rosa Country Club. XII. ADJOURNMENT � Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 P.M. /�-�-+,.-+�-- A�fU' RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary ATTEST: !i �. � GEORG . KRYDER, C rman /lr � � -5-