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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0803 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - AUGUST 3, 1982 7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS A STUDY SESSION WAS HELD AT 5:00 P.M. PRIOR TO THE MEETING, IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kryder called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Miller III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Miller Commissioner Richards Commissioner Wood Chairman Kryder Excused Absent: Commissioner Crites Staff Present: Ray Diaz Stan Sawa Phil Joy Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 20, 1982 Chairman Kryder noted a correction on page 3, seventh paragraph, should be amended and expanded to read: low "Chairman Kryder restated his feeling as to the impracticability of using compact car spaces. Chairman Kryder further noted that the creation of small car stalls appears to have been done solely to create an exaggerated and artificially high floor area/parking ratio. He added that the variance in question is actually based on the developers economic needs rather than on a real need for revision in parking lot standards and therefore is not a proper decision for the planning commission. On this basis, he suggested that it was a policy matter that could be more properly decided by the city council." Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the minutes, as amended. Carried unanimously 4-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions for the meeting of July 22, 1982. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. CUP 08-82 - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PALM DESERT, .. Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a day care center for a maximum of 40 children in existing church facilities in an R-2 zone located on the north side of Santa Rosa Way, 215 feet east of San Pablo Avenue. -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 3, 1982 Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report noting the state and city requirements for a day care center. Conditions to this case are being imposed in order to meet the necessary requirements. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Richards asked staff what type of notification process was used to notify the adjacent residences. He was concerned about this because of the lack of audience attendance. Staff replied that the same method was used as for all other public hearings; legal notices were published and sent 10 days prior to the meeting to properties within 300 feet, which is the method required by law. Chairman Kryder asked staff what the maximum number of children allowed by state. Mr. Joy replied that the state requires 1 teacher for each 12 children, and for the proposed site the maximum allowed is 40. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. DANNY HIGH, 45-845 Panorama, was present on behalf of the church and explained that he felt the reason there were no people present in opposition was because that area is heavily fluxuatated with children. Commissioner Wood asked Mr. High who would be operating the day care. Mr. High replied that his wife would be. Commissioner Miller was concerned with the applicant completing all the conditions prior to opening the day care center. MRS. LORETTA HIGH, explained that they have hired contractors to complete all the required conditions. Chairman Kryder 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 Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt findings for approval. Carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 814, approving CUP 08-82, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 4-0. B. Case No. CUP 09-82 and 172 C - PALM DESERT NATIONAL BANK and GEORGE J. RITTER AND ASSOCIATES, Applicants Request for approval of a conditional use permit, preliminary design review case and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow construction of a bank with commercial space in the C-1 zone located at the southeast corner of El Paseo and Larkspur Lane. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report indicating that the applicant is 11% short of parking spaces. Staff felt that this shortage would be acceptable because the hours of the bank and other office/retail uses in the building may not coincide early and late in the day which lowers the parking demand. Additionally, there is street parking and joint parking with the property to the east. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Richards stated that he reviewed parking lots at banks on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons and there was not enough parking. Commissioner Kryder did not feel that the spaces used for drive-up teller should be included in the number of parking spaces they have provided. Mr. Diaz explained that because the customers who would be using the drive-up teller would not be utilizing any parking spaces, the 8 spaces available for drive-up should be counted as parking spaces. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 3, 1982 He further noted that parking is of shorter duration for this type of facility than in retail. Chairman Kryder opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. GEORGE RITTER, 73-899 Highway 111, architect, stated he objected to the condition prohibiting encroachment over the property line (Condition No. 11), explaining tow that revising the balcony would aesthetically change the appearance of the building and felt that the encroachment would not be detrimental. He also requested deletion of Condition No. 5, relating to parking lot lighting. Mr. Diaz clarified that parking lot lighting was not required but if the applicant proposes to light the parking area he must meet the parking lot lighting standards. Mr. Ritter explained that he proposes to light only the area for the automatic night teller which would meet the city standards. He specified the lighting would be in portions of the parking lot in the points of ingress and egress. Mr. Diaz explained that he could not just light a portion. Mr. Diaz, for clarification, explained how the city established the parking lot lighting standards. He concluded with a suggestion to Mr. Ritter that the automatic night teller be placed in the front of the building. Commission agreed that for security reasons the automatic tellers should be placed in the front of the building or, if placed in the parking area, provided with adequate parking lot lighting. Commissioners Richards and Wood asked if a precedence had ever been set as far as encroachment being approved. Mr. Ritter explained there presently are buildings existing that encroach over the property line. He further indicated that the balcony could be cut back approximately one foot. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the commission that the tow encroachment of the second story balcony would not be detrimental. Therefore, commission agreed to delete Condition No. 11. MR. DON DAVIS, 73-655 El Paseo, stated they would abide by the decision of the parking lot lighting and briefly explained that the drive-up tellers are being utilized more now. He further explained how the peak hours for the bank are always a problem in terms of parking space, but these peak hours only last a short period of time. Chairman Kryder asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to adopt findings for approval. Carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 815, approving CUP 09-82 and 172 C, as amended, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 4-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - NONE IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ` A. Determination of general plan compliance for projects proposed by Coachella Valley Water District during Fiscal Year 1982-83. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution determining that Coachella Valley Water District projects are in compliance with city general plan. -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 3, 1982 Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No 816, determining Coachella Valley Water District projects are in compliance with the city's general plan. Carried unanimously 4-0. X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS - NONE XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. 4gArON A. D AZ, Secrets y ATTEST: GEOR . KRYD airman Ar i -4-