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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0216 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 16, 1982 2:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS � � * � � * * � � � * � � * � � � -� * � � � � � � * � � � � � � I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Wood +�r.. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Miller Commissioner Wood Excused Absent: Commissioner Richards Chairman Kryder Staff Present: Ramon 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 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 2, 1982 Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously 3-0. �, V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the Council for the meeting of February 11, 1982, and stated that the next Planning Commission meeting of March 16th is set for a joint session with City Council. 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. CASE NO. DP 01-81 - DAVID MOSS - Request for approval of a one year extension of time for a previously approved Development Plan to allow construction of 20 condominium units on 4.9 acres in the PR-5 zone for property located on the south side of Hovley Lane, approximately 1600 feet east of Monterey Avenue. Rec: Approve extension to March 4, 1983, as presented. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to apprr�ve a one year time extension for DP 01-81. Carried unanimously 3-0. � VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. CUP 01-82 and 161 C, FOUNDATION FOR THE RETARDED OF 1'HE DESERT, Applicants Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and preliminary Design Review Case to permit the development and operation of an 11,600 sq.ft. office and MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 16, 1982 training facility for the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert on approximately 7.5 acres in the "P" (Public Institution) zone located on the southeast corner of Country Club and Sagewood Drive, approximately 1300 feet east of Monterey Avenue. Mr. Sawa presented the staff report reviewing the location and points of accesses. He explained that the access from Country Club Drive is a proposed joint driveway with �,,,,,, the adjacent property owner. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Wood asked if the adjacent property owner was in agreement with the proposed driveway. Mr. Sawa explained that if an agreement with the adjacent owner could not be reached the driveway would be appropriately modified. Chairman Miller opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. GARY KNUDSON, 67950 Grandview Avenue, Cathedral City, concurred with the conditions and requested approval. He introduced Mr. Owen McCook. MR. OWEN MCCOOK, President of the Board of Directors for the Foundation, explained the various programs the Foundation for the Retarded has, and what type of facilities the proposed project would include. Chairman Miller asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this project. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 3-0. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 782, approving CUP O1-82 and 161 � C. Carried unanimously 3-0. B. Case No. ZOA 02-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to amusement arcades. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and noted the amendment would clarify what constituted an amusement arcade, as well as add new restrictions for their operation. Because of concerns expressed by Commissioner Wood and the absence of two Commissioners, it was felt that it might be preferable to continue this matter to the next meeting. Chairman Miller opened the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to continue this hearing to the meeting of March 2, ;�82. Carried unanimously 3-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at its meeting of February 9, 1982, requiring Planning Commission confirmation. A. Case No. 162 C - STEVEN H. SULLIVAN, AIA, AND JAMES CHARLTON c/o � White Sheet - Preliminary approval to remodel and construct a small addition to an existing commercial complex at the northwest corner of north Frontage Road and Las Palmas. B. Case No. 163 C - J.P. CONSTRUCTION INC. - Preliminary approval of plans for a multi-tenant office/warehouse building at the Cook Street Industrial Park, east of Cook Street. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEET'ING FEBRUARY 16, 1982 Mr. Smith reviewed the plans and recommended approval. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve the actions of the Board for the meeting of February 9, 1982, by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 783. Carried unanimously 3-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE � X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS - NONE XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to adjourn the meeting at 2:47 P.M. RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre ry ATTEST: GEOR . KRYDER, irman � /lr �rr»► -3-