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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1019 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 19, 1982 2:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wood called the meeting to order at 2:05 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Kryder III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Downs Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Richards Chairman Wood Staff Present: Ramon Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Phill Joy Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 5, 1982 There being no corrections, Chairman Wood approved the minutes as submitted. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the council for the meeting of October 14, 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. Case No. CUP 09-81, RENAISSANCE LAND CO. - Approval of an one year extension of time for a conditional use permit, permitting a radio studio and office on the southeast corner of Acacia and Park View Drives. Rec: Approve as presented. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve consent calendar as presented. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. PP 01-92 - J.P. CONSTRUCTION, INC., Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan to allow construction of three industrial buildings on a 101,045 sq.ft. parcel in the S.I. zone on the north side of Mayfair %MW Drive, east of Green Way. This case was continued from the regular meeting of October 5, 1982. Mr. Sawa stated that staff had made several changes to the conditions of approval from the previous report and because the applicant had submitted a revised plan. Deletion of Condition Nos. 6, 7, 10, and 11 relating to access easements, handicap parking, parking aisle widths, and turn-around area was appropriate at this time. Mr. Sawa explained that the only area of conflict between staff and the applicant is that a paved driveway be constructed with Phase II because of a dead-end aisle between buildings. Mr. Sawa noted that some of the conditions from the fire marshal have also been changed from the previous report. Staff recommended approval. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 19, 1982 Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. SVEND PEULICKE, 74-831 Velie Way, stated he discussed the revised plan with staff and explained why he was requesting deletion of Condition No. 9, which states: "Provide a minimum 24 foot wide aisle from 20 foot aisle at rear of lot to street on Phase II parking lot to eliminate dead-end aisle for Phase I parking lot." Mr. Peulicke stated that the dead-end aisle would be temporary and to install the 24 foot wide aisle would be very costly. Commissioner Crites asked staff if Condition No. 9 could be reworded to state that the 24 foot wide aisle would be built if Phase II is not constructed within a certain period of time. Commissioner Kryder concurred. Mr. Diaz explained that such a condition would be difficult to enforce and because the parking area is the last item of construction it would not be a hardship to install the added aisle and eliminate the dead-end parking. Commissioner Richards asked how much it would cost to put 24 ft. of paving. Mr. Peulicke replied that it would cost approximately $3,000. Commissioner Downs stated that in a previous case like this, they had bonded with the city and it worked out fine. Mr. Diaz replied that there are problems with bonding. It is difficult for the city to call a bond if necessary. Chairman Wood 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 Downs, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 825, approving PP 01-82, , subject to conditions, with the deletion of Condition Nos. 6, 7, 9 (permitting the temporary dead-end parking aisle), 10, and 11. Carried unanimously 5-0. B. Case No. PM 18916 - LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map to create two air space condominium units in an R-2, S.P. zone located at the north end of Callaway Court, north of Rutledge Way. (43-343 Callaway Court) Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and recommended approval. Chairman Wood asked for the definition of air space condominium units. Mr. Joy explained they are units in which you do not buy a piece of land, only the air space of the unit; the land is owned in common. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. BILL SULLIVAN, regional manager, stated that he was present to answer any questions the commission might have. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. .r Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 826, approving PM 18916. Carried unanimously 5-0. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 19, 1982 C. Case No. CUP 13-82 - DR. NORMAN REEVES, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a medical office in the C-1 zone located at the southeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Palm Desert Drive (45-120 San Pablo Ave., #26) Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and stated that the medical office as proposed would be one parking space deficient but because that center's parking area is seldom filled, there would not be a problem. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Crites asked if there were any objections received by tenants in the center. Mr. Joy replied there were not. Mr. Diaz noted that each tenant was notified. Chairman Wood indicated that the Palm Tree Inn, located in the same center, is expected to expand their hours of operation. Mr. Diaz stated staff knew of the proposed expanded hours but this should not influence a decision for the medical office. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. DR. NORMAN REEVES, 45-120 San Pablo, stated he was present to answer any questions the commission might have. Chairman Wood 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 Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. r Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 827, approving CUP 13-82. Carried unanimously 5-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - NONE IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. CUP 16-78 - CEDAR CREEK INN - Use clarification of conditional use permit for restaurant (Oral presentation). Mr. Sawa explained that the owner of Cedar Creek Inn wished to enclose the patios both in front and rear. The request was based on the need for more all-weather seating and waiting area. Staff wanted clarification from the commission as to whether or not the enclosures would acceptable. Commissioner Crites asked staff that if this was originally done would staff have recommended approval. Mr. Diaz explained that at that time the restaurant was a controversial issue, but the current seating had been approved. Commissioner Kryder asked if this was approved would it affect the parking requirements and are there any conditions from the fire marshal. Mr. Diaz replied that in regards to the parking the original approval was based on the square footage of seating area, therefore, it would not change. Discussion continued regarding whether or not the parking requirements are based on square footage of restaurant area or seating area. It was determined that for Cedar -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 19, 1982 Creek Inn it was originally approved for seating area. Mr. Vogt, fire marshal, stated that he was originally concerned with an exit in the rear and if they plan to enclose the back he would recommend an emergency exit be included and handicap rails. MR. RICHARD AYRES, applicant, stated there was ample room for these requirements from the fire marshal. too Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, that the outdoor seating area for Cedar Creek Inn can be enclosed in front and in back subject to providing an emergency exit and handicap access at rear. Carried unanimously 5-0. B. Resolution No. 818 - A resolution of the planning commission denying an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 14-78 and rejecting a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact to allow expansion to a preschool. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to approve Resolution No. 818, denying CUP 14-78. Carried unanimously 5-0. X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS Mr. Diaz brought up the subject of parking requirement for medical offices; he asked the commission if the requirements should be studied. Commission instructed staff to study the matter. woo Commission discussed several methods to improve quality of public hearings. Commissioner Richards asked for an update on the matter of the Portola dip. Mr. Diaz stated that he would contact Barry McClellan on this matter. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to adjourn the meeting at 3:32 P.M. AMON A. 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