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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0518 MiNurEs PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 18, 1982 2:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * � � � � � � * * � � � � � � � � * * � � � � -� � � * * � I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kryder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Richards `� III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites (portion of ineeting) Commissioner Miller Commissioner Richards Commissioner Wood Chairman Kryder Staff Present: Ray Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Steve Smith, Associate Planner Others Present: Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 4, 1982 Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously 4-0 (Crites not present). V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the Council for the meeting of May 13, 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. DP 06-81 AND TT 17794 - ALEX ADAMEK - Request for approval of a one year and 18 month time extension, respectively, for a 62 unit condominium project on the south side of Hovley Lane, 500 feet west of Portola Avenue. Rec: Approve as presented. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the consent calendar items as presented by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0 (Crites not present). VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. C/Z 05-82 - CHORAL C. PEPPER, Applicant Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-3 (3) (Multiple Family Residential, 1 d.u. per 3000 sq.ft. of lot '�"'° area) to O.P. (Office Professional) and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for property located at the southwest corner of Larrea Street and Lantana Avenue. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and stated that this building had previously been occupied by the City's Public Works Department, but because it was a government -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 18, 1982 entity use did not require the rezoning of the site. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Wood felt that the building should have to be brought up to the Office Use standards and asked staff if this would be a requirement. Mr. Sawa replied that building code requirements might have to be implemented. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. "fhere being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to adopt � reasons for approving this Change of Zone. Carried unanimously 4-0 (Commissioner Crites was not present at this time) Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 802, recommending approval of C/Z OS-82. Carried unanimously 4-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS Preliminary plan approvals by the Design Review Board at its meeting of May 11, 1982 requiring Planning Commission confirmation. A. Case No. 233 MF - SILVER SPUR ASSOCIAT'ES - Preliminary design approval for an addition remodel to the tennis clubhouse at Ironwood Country Club and an addition to the housekeeping service area on Mariposa Drive. B. Case No. 234 MF - OSCAR A. WIGGINS - Preliminary approval for a 10 unit apartment on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, 125 feet south of Catalina Way. C. Case No. 169 C - HARRY M. BLACKFIELD, M.D. - Preliminary approval of plans for the remodeling of existing commercial buildings with a 2,064 �; square foot addition at 73-960 and 73-970 El Paseo. Rec: Approve by minute motion as presented. Mr. Smith described the cases indicating that the Design Review Board approved each case with conditions. He recommended approval. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the Design Review Board's actions by minute motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (Commissioner Crites was not present at this time). COMMISSIONER CRITES WAS PRESENT AT THIS TIME. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Initiation of Public Hearing for Preannexation Zoning for the SW K, Section 4, TSS R6E. Rec: By minute motion initiate p�blic hearing for June 15, 1982. Mr. Diaz described the location of this property and gave a brief explanation as to why this area is being prezoned and why it does not include Palm Desert Greens. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to initiate a public hearing for June 15, 1982. Carried unanimously 5-0. ,,,,,�; X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 18, 1982 A. Commissioner Richards asked for the status of the Portola Dip - Mr. Diaz replied that this project was included in the 82-83 Capital Improvement Program, which is to be adopted by City Council on May 20, 1982, but the money would not be available until July lst. B. Commissioner Crites lead a discussion regarding the pros and cons for the possibility of mandatory solar water heating requirements. Staff was instructed to gather further information from cities presently requiring this. `�` C. There was discussion regarding the dangers of wood shake shingle roofs and it was the consensus of the Commission to instruct staff to prepare a report to City Council requesting consideration of a Building Code amendment banning shake roofs. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adjourn the meeting at 2:53 p.m. � , ` /, � • ,d� AMON A. DIAZ, Sec ary ATTEST: GEORG . KRYD , hairman /lr � � -3-