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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0420 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - APRIL 20, 1982 2:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * � � -� � � � � * * � * * * � * � -� * * � � * � � * � * � � � * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kryder called the meeting to order at 2:05 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Wood r„� 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 Linda Russell, Planning Secretary Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 6, 1982 Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Miller, 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 April 15, 1982. 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. TT 15000 - PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS - Request for approval of a one year time extension. Rec: Approve as presented. B. DP 04-81 and TT 15634 - SAN CLEMENTE GROUP - Request for approval of a one year time extension. Rec: Approve as presented. C. TT 13881-4 - DA6�QE CONST'RUCTION - Request for approval of a one year time extension. Rec: Approve as presented. D. DP 02-81, DP 03-81, TT 15633, TT 15640, and PM 17474 SUNRISE � COMPANY - Request for approval of a one year time extension. Rec: Approve as presented. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve the consent calendar items as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 20, 1982 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Case No. GPA 01-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Consideration of an amendment to the circulation element of the City General Plan to delete a portion of Magnesia Falls Drive, between Deep Canyon Road and Cook Street. � Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report stating that this portion of the street and bikeway is not necessary to provide adequate traffic circulation and would provide an unsafe situation at Cook Street. Staff recommended deleting portion of the future Magnesia Falls Drive. Commissioner Crites pointed out that it could be better to have a road going from the proposed park and sports complex, along Magnesia Falls Drive, to the community park, rather than sending traffic out to Cook to Fred Waring Drive. Mr. Diaz explained that if the road was to remain it would have to serve as a secondary roadway and be the width of Magnesia Falls; he felt that the joint use and compatibility with the proposed high school would be inconsistent; and, he felt that the number of people that would be affected from this would be minimal as compared to the disadvantages of construction of the road. Commissioner Crites believed that it would take congested traffic off of the corner of Cook and Fred Waring Drive and the road would serve as a safety valve. Commissioner Wood stated that a recommendation of the Beautification Committee was to slow traffic down on secondary and major roads. This matter was further discussed with Mr. McClellan explaining that in order to provide adequate sight distance for Magnesia Falls Drive at Cook Street, the road would �, have to be shifted south, running between the sports complex and the proposed high school. He further stated that the width of the road would have to be 88 feet. Mr. Diaz further explained that the impact it would create far out-weighs the inconvenience to some people. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Crites asked if the road could be put back in after the sports complex and high school are developed. Mr. Diaz replied that it could but if it is retained at this time before the sports complex and high school are developed extensive changes to the sports compiex plans would be necessary. Mr. Diaz further explained that when the property to the west of the school site develops they might want additional access through their development, and then this matter could be brought up again. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 793, recommending approval of GPA 01-82. Carried unanimously 4-0. B. Case No. ZOA 01-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant � Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance revising the City's minimum area requirements for residential structures. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and noted two changes to the proposed Exhibit "A": under AREA IN SQ.FT. BY ZONE for Condominiums, it should read R-1 10,000 to R-1 14,000 rather than R-1 1,000 to R-1 14,000; and, for multiple units noncondominiums -2- MINUT'ES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 20, 1982 under studio units, it should start with "one bedroom". Staff recommended approval of proposed Exhibit, section A and B, of the amendment. Chairman Kryder asked if this would impact any apartment units that might be converted to condominiums in relation to minimum square feet. Mr. Diaz replied that it may necessitate combining of two units into one unit. Commissioner Crites asked what was staff's recommendation for section "C" of the r.�. Exhibit, which states that noncondominium units may be decreased by Design Review process or Planning Commission. Mr. Diaz explained that this was an option for the Commission to take. Commission agreed to retain Section "C" of the Exhibit. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 794, as amended, recommending approval of ZOA O1-82. Carried unanimously 4-0. C. Case No. ZOA 03-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance revising maximum noise levels in the C-1 zone. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and recommended approval of this amendment to decrease the allowable noise level increase for a C-1 use from 65 dB(A) to 5 dB(A) above ambient noise level. In response to a question by Chairman Kryder, staff noted that a 65 dB(A) C1VEL r.,,, noise level is an average noise level over 24 hours that generally could be compared with heavy traffic noise on a commercial street such as Highway 111. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 795, recommending approval of ZOA 03-82. Carried unanimously 4-0. D. Case No. ZOA 10-81, CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance establishing a Precise Plan requirement. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and stated that this request is to establish a precise plan for the R-3 and Commercial zones. Staff recommended approval. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 796, recommending ZOA 10-81. Carried unanimously 4-0. � VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS: Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at its meeting of April 13, 1982, requiring Planning Commission confirmation. -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 20, 1982 Case No. 168 C - RENAISSANCE LAND CO. - Preliminary approval of plans for a 2,100 sq.ft. radio station facility at the southeast corner of Parkview Drive and Acacia Drive. Mr. Smith reviewed the Design Review Board item stating that Design Review Board did approve this case with some minor modifications. Staff recommends approval. ,; � Commission had expressed concern for the height of the antenna at a Qrevious '� meeting; Mr. Smith explained that a 3 ft. parapet would hide part of the roof antenna. � Commissioner Crites asked if there would be curb and gutter provided since the adjacent area to the south is residential. Mr. Diaz replied that curb and gutter was being required under a Conditional Use Permit. Chairman Kryder expressed a concern for the height of a dish antenna, being that the Ordinance provides for 65 ft. antennas. It was agreed that there was not a present problem but the Ordinance should be amended and can be initiated as part of the proposed amendment changes under miscellaneous items. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve Design Review Board's actions by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 797. Carried unanimously 4-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Determination of compliance with General Plan for street vacations at Deep Canyon Road, south of Covered Wagon Trail and Toro Peak Road, south of Old Prospector Trail. , Mr. Sawa explained that the Vintage Club has requested these street vacations and prior to the vacations a determination must be made that it will be in compliance with the � General Plan. Minute motion was made by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Miller, determining the proposed street vacations at Deep Canyon Road, south of Covered Wagon Trail and Toro Peak Road, south of Old Prospector Trail, do comply with the General Plan. Carried unanimously 4-0. B. Proposed revisions to general provisions section of Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Diaz reviewed the proposed revisions and explained staff's recommended changes. Mr. Sawa noted an additional change to Section 25.56.350 of the Zoning Ordinance would be the automobile service station setbacks from a minimum of eighteen feet to no more than eighteen feet, with criteria to be used as follows: (1) Compatibility with adjacent land use; (2) Architectural treatment of building adjacent to reduced setback; (3) additional landscaping. Mr. Diaz also suggested that the section regarding heights for antennas be revised at this time. Minute motion was made by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner = Wood, to initiate public hearings for revisions to the general provisions section of the � Zoning Ordinance . Carried unanimously 4-0. � X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS A report on Nonresidential Uses and allowed zones was issued to the Commissioners previously for their input; Mr. Diaz explained that staff would make -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 20, 1982 recommendations and suggestions to Planning Commission and would be submitted to them for further input. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adjourn the meeting at 3:53 P.M. Carried unanimously 4-0. .r � � / RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre ry ATTEST: b/. GEORGE RYDER, airman /lr � � u.. -5-