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Home My WebLink About0302 MINUTES PALM DF_SER1' PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - MARCH 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 Environmenta! 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 16, 1982 Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried 5-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the Council for the meeting of February 25, 1982. �... VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. ZOA 02-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance defining and requiring amusement arcades to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Diaz reported that the proposed Ordinance defines arcades as any establishment having 5 or more mechanical or electronic games . He explained a city survey showed those businesses that presently have video machines generally have less than 4 and the ordinance would not cause a hardship. Those who have 5 or more would be required to conform with the ordinance within 6 months. Staff recommended approval. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this matter. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Wood voiced concern with the number set forth in the ordinance based on his experience at the Food King Market where an apparent problem of congestion and confusion had been caused by game machines. He suggested the amendment to be "3 or more" rather than 5 or more. .�.. Commissioner Kryder stated that the store owners should determine if game machines were creating problems and that the city indicated that it might create a hardship for many if the amendment was reduced from 5 or more. Commissioner Crites concurred with Commissioner Kryder stating that there was no valid reason to not concur with staff. -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 2, 1982 Commissioner Richards concurred with Commissioner Wood's concern but added stores having a larger area would not have congestion, so it should be left up to the descretion of market owners to determine the number of machines to be used within the limits of the proposed Ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 784, recommending approval to the City Council of ZOA 02-82, as presented by staff, defining arcades as S or more electronic and mechanical rnachines with a Conditional Use Permit. Carried 3-0-2 (with Commissioner �.ri Wood abstaining; and, Commissioner Richards abstaining because of lack of any real feeling on the issue). B. Case No. DP 09-81, TT 18027 (Amendment) and 229 MF - HOFFMAN BUILDERS, INC., Applicant Request for approval of a Development Plan, an amended Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes and preliminary 10 condominium units 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 future extension of Fairhaven Drive. Mr. Smith presented the staff report for this request stating that the main concern was the height of 30 ft. The Municipal Code limits height in the PR-7 to 30 ft. or two stories, therefore, the proposed project would conform if the garages were lowered 4 feet below grade to conform to the definition of "basement". Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Richards asked if the actual 30 ft. limit is from normal grade or could they build pads up and then dig down. Mr. Diaz replied that height is measured from finished grade but the review process precludes artifical pad construction. Commissioner Wood asked for clarification of the height limit because of rr misunderstandings with the project on Ryway Place. Mr. Diaz explained that the Ordinances written in 1975 state that a basement is not to be included as a story and the height of the basement above grade is not to be included in the height limit. In the case of Ryway Place and this project, staff did include the area above grade in measuring total height. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. CHARLES MARTIN, 73-160 El Paseo, stated he was present to answer any questions the Commission might have. In response to a question relating to garage drainage, Mr. Martin explained that the Civil Engineer would resolve this problem. Mr. Martin then stated that they were now looking into the correct definition of a story to exclude a mezzanine with a bathroom. Mr. Diaz clarified to Mr. Martin that the definition in the Municipal Code would have to be followed, and any determination by ICBO would not impact the code. Chairman Kryder closed the public hearing and asked for further comments from the Commission. Commissioner Richards wanted the applicant to understand that in no way would the height of the building exceed 30 ft. Mr. Martin reviewed the conditions briefly and stated he concurred. � Moved by Commissioner Crites, 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. 785, recommending approval of TT 18027 (Amendment) to City Council, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 786, approving DP 09-81 and 229 MF and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. Carried unanimously 5-0. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 2, 1982 C. Case No. TT 18495 - DAMECONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Applicant Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to allow the addition of two lots for dwelling units in an approved Tract (No. 13881) in the PR-5 Zone (Planned Residential, 5 d.u./acre) located on the west side of Portola Avenue, north of the Whitewater Storm Channel. „r,,, This case was not considered and will be placed on Agenda at a future date because of improper property owner's list submitted by applicant. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at its meeting of February 22, 1982, requiring Planning Commission confirmation. A. 231 MF - MIKE SUKO, MIKE'S CONSTRUCTION - Preliminary and final approval of plans for a 4 unit apartment complex on the north side of Royai Palm, 170 feet west of San Pablo. B. 232 MF - MICHAEL GILANO - Preliminary approval of plans for 13 residential condominium units and recreationa! facilities on Ryway Place, 250 feet north of Grapevine Street. Mr. Smith reviewed the preliminary plans and recommended approval. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve Design Review Board's actions by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 787. Carried unanimously 5-0. ,r„� IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS Commissioner Kryder stated that the Planning Commissioners Institute in San Diego was attended by himself and Commissioners Crites and Wood and Stan Sawa and felt it was very interesting and productive. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M. .�dE��,-•-•.-r�-- �� . RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret y ATTEST: +... � GEORGE KRYDER, a' man /lr -3-