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Home My WebLink About0504 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 4, 1982 7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * � � � � � � � * * * * * * � � * * � * * * � � . � � * * * I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Vice Chairman Richards. �,,,�, II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Wood III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Miller Commissioner Wood Vice Chairman Richards Excused Absent: Chairman Kryder Staff Present: Ray 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 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 20, 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 for the meeting of April 22, 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 14999, WESTSIDE ENTERPRISES - Request for a one year time extension for a 38 lot subdivision. Rec: Continue consideration until City Council action on C/Z 02-82. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to approve the consent calendar as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS �... A. Case No. CUP OS-82 - DANNY AND LORETTA HIGH, Applicants Request for approval of a CUP to allow a day nursery for 12 children in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone located at the northeast corner of Panorama Drive and Peppergrass Street. Mr. Diaz stated that the applicant had contacted staff requesting a continuance to -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 4, 1982 permit some people to speak on this matter who could not attend tonight's meeting. Mr. Diaz recommended a continuance to June lst. Vice Chairman Richards asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. DANNY HIGH, 45-845 Panorama, explained that he was requesting a continuance because there were people who would like to speak in favor of this request but were out of town. � Commissioner Miller felt the public hearing should be opened to give those people present an opportunity to speak. Commissioner Crites asked staff if there was a precedent on whether the hearing should be opened to the audience or not. Mr. Diaz replied that there was not and recommended that the public hearing be opened and continued to June lst, but the public testimony not be heard tonight. Mr. Diaz explained that those people present tonight could submit a letter in favor or opposition to this request if they could not attend the June lst meeting. Vice Chairman Richards apologized to the audience for any inconvenience and explained that a continuance would be the fair thing to do. Vice Chairman Richards opened the public hearing and asked for the Commission's pleasure. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to continue this case to the meeting of June 1, 1982, at the request of the applicant. Carried unanimously 4-0. B. Case No. CUP 04-82, PALM DESERT BOARD OF REALTORS, Applicants � Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact to allow construction of a one story office building in the R-2, S.P. (Single Family Residential, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone located on the west side of Monterey Avenue, at the westerly end of Guadalupe Avenue. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and indicated on the map the location, landscaping and access. Staff recommended approval. Vice Chairman Richards opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. WILLIAM SEXTON, Architect, stated he was present to answer any questions the Commission might have. He also indicated concurrence with the conditions. Vice Chairman Richards asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak FAVOR or OPPOSITON to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt the findings as recommended by staff. Carried 3-0-1 with Commissioner Wood abstaining. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Kesolution No. 798, approving CUP 04-82, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0-1 with Commissioner Wood abstaining. '�"r C. Case No. VAR O1-82 - LOUIS CURTI, Applicant Request for approval of a Variance to allow the reduction of the side yard setback for a single family residence from 20' total, 8' minimum to 15' total, 6' minimum for property -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 4, 1982 in the R-1, 10,000 zone located at 74-637 Peppertree Drive. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and recommended approval. Vice Chairman Richards asked for a clarification on what hardships this has created for the applicant. Mr. Diaz explained most of the homes in the neighborhood '�+ were built prior to these setback requirements with a 5' minimum side yard setbacks. Therefore, the requested variance could be justified. Vice Chairman Richards opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. STEVE SULLIVAN, Architect, 73-730 Hwy 111, stated he was present for any questions the Commission might have. Commissioner Miller asked what the setbacks in front of the property would be. Mr. Sullivan replied they would be the same as required in the R-1 10,000 zone. Vice Chairman Richards asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. T'here being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt the findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 799, approving VAR 01-82. Carried unanimously 4-0. D. Case No. C/Z 02-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant ..• Consideration of a Change of Zone from R-2 8,000 to R-1 8,000 (Single Family Residential, 8,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) for property located south of Skyward Way, between Chia Drive and the easterly end of Bel Air Road. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report and stated that this property had previously been rezoned from R-1 10,000 to R-2 8,000, which presently is inconsistent with the General Plan. Staff is recommending approval. Vice Chairman Richards opened the public hearing and asked if anyone present 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 adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. Commissioner Wood, at this time, explained to the audience that this matter was brought up at the study session prior to the meeting and Commissioners thoroughly weighed the pros and cons of this act. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 800, recommending approval of C/Z 02-82. Carried unanimously 4-0. vr.. E. Case No. ZOA 04-82 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment relating to nonconforming lots, buildings, uses and land. Mr. Diaz stated that because staff would need to contact property owners that would be impacted by this request, he is recommending a continuance to June lst. -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 4, 1982 Vice Chairman Richards opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There was none. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to continue this matter to June 1, 1982, to give staff opportunity to contact those property owners that may be impacted. Carried unanimously 4-0. � � F. Case No. ZOA OS-82, CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant �■�' Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to join together all applications on an individual property for the purposes of determining the expiration date of said applications. Mr. Smith reviewed this request and recommended approval. Vice Chairman Richards 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. 801, recommending approval of ZOA 05-82. Carried unanimously 4-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - NONE IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE � X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS - NONE XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Vice Chairman Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M. A ON�A. DIAZ, Secre ry ATTEST: -=�;-� �J i � �� AMES RICHARDS, Vice Chairman `' /lr rr�/ -4-