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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0201 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 1, 1983 7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS � � � � � � � � * � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Wood. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Richards �""'' III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Richards Chairman Wood Excused Absent: Commissioner powns Staff Present: Ray Diaz Stan Sawa Phil Joy Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 18, 1983 Unanimously approved as submitted. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the council from the meeting of January 27, 1983. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR � All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. ?here 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 15-80 (Renewal) - FRANZ TIRRE - Approval of an one year time extension for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a ten unit condominium project in the R-3 zone at the southeast corner of Las Palmas Avenue and San Gorgonio Way. Rec: Approve as presented. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve the one year time extension to February 2, 1984. Carried unanimously 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. CUP 03-81 (Amendment ��1) - JACK O. Vf/ISE (WISE PALM DESERT ATHLETIC CLUB), Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to a conditional use permit to allow an addition to a racquet club in the R-3 (4) � zone at the northeast corner of Alessandro Drive and San Carlos Avenue. Mr. Sawa reviewed what had happened at the last meeting and stated that he had met with the applicant and discussed the issue of parking and the applicant has required the employees to use the parking lot. It was also noted that future expansion would attempt to minimize on-street parking. He reviewed the conditions of approval and recommended approval. -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 1, 1983 � � � � � � � -� � � � � * * � * � � � -� � * * � -� � * � � * � � � Commissioner Crites thanked the staff and the applicant for their cooperation and stated he was pleased with the outcome. Commissioner Kryder was satisfied with staff's investigation of the problems discussed but felt that a parking problem would still exist in the future. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. � MR. JOHN WALLING, 45-260 Club Drive, architect and coordinator of the club, stated that every effort was being done to rectify a commission's parking concern. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this matter. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Kryder stated that if development continued on Alessandro a parking problem will eventually exist; the applicant, in requiring the employees of the club to park in the parking lot, would not resolve the potential problem. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 837, approving Amendment ��1 of CUP 03-81, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 4-0. B. Continued Case No. PM 19077 - CHARLES GIBBS, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map to create one industrial parcel in the S.I., S.P. zone located on the north side of 42nd Avenue, 312 feet west of Eclectic Street. ,� Mr. Diaz explained that the applicant had requested for another continuance and because only two continuances are allowed staff is recommending that this matter be continued to March 1, 1983, rather than February 15, 1983. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue this matter at applicants request to the meeting of March 1, 1983. Carried unanimously 4-0. C. Case No. CUP 16-82 - GALLERIA PROPERTIES, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a 2000 sq.ft. restaurant in the C-1 zone located at the southeast corner of Ocotillo Drive and El Paseo. Mr. Joy indicated in reviewing the staff report that the development would be approximately 35 parking spaces deficient, but staff felt there was sufficient justification to conclude there would not be a parking problem. Staff's conclusions were based on the size, location and future clientele of the restaurant. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Crites felt there would be an on-street parking problem because of the location of the proposed restaurant. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to � make a presentation. MR. JIM FOXX, 73-111 El Paseo, explained that this case would be an approval of a conditional use permit for a restaurant but there presently is not a specific restaurant proposed. The approval would expedite the process when and if someone leased that area for a restaurant. Chairman Wood requested for anyone to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 1, 1983 � � � � * � � * * � � � � � � � � � * � � � � � -� � � � * � * * � case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt �„ Plannng Commission Resolution No. 838, approving CUP 16-82, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 4-0. D. Case No. CUP 01-83 - PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a preschool for a maximum of 52 children located in the R-1, S.P. zone at 47-321 Highway 74 in an existing church. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and indicated that the apparent need for such a facility encouraged the applicant modify the request from 24 to the maximum 52 children. Mr. Joy noted a change to Condition No. 4 to read as follows: "Any future fencing be either a decorative block wall, wrought iron to match existing fencing, or with snailvine vegetation planted adjacent to it in five (5) gallon containers placed two (2) feet on center." This condition is in conjunction with a State law that requires 75 sq.ft. of outdoor space for each occupant, which must be enclosed by a fence or wall. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Crites asked why Condition No. 3 applied only to an occupancy load exceeding 50. (Note: Condition No. 3 refers to fire alarm system and exit doors requirements). Mr. Diaz explained that it is a fire code requirement. Commissioner Kryder asked if the applicant wished to expand the hours of �, operation in the future, would it require an amendment to this conditional use permit. Mr. Diaz replied that it would not unless a condition of approval was added to specify that it be required. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. RICHARD KI1'E, 73-015 Skyward, representative, explained that the students would be 2%z to 5 years of age; the 3-hour daily operation would consist of 2% hours of learning; the play area would be expanded as required; because of the walled fence, the noise impact would be eliminated. He stressed the need for such a facility in this area and requested approval. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. KATHRYN WOOD, 72-645 Thrush Rd ��1, property owner adjacent to this proposed preschool, stated that the majority of property owners in the condominium units adjacent to this preschool are retired senior citizens. She felt this use would create a great noise impact and eventually encourage young parents to locate in an area she believed to be for retired senior citizens. She strongly opposed the preschool. RUTH DEVf/OLFE, 72-631 Thrush, also strongly opposed the preschool because of the probable noise impact. � JANE BARNE?T, 72-680 Raven, asked if the school was in operation now with 24 children enrolled because she had heard it was. She also felt there would be a noise and traffic impact. She requested commission to discuss and review the matter further. BEVERLY CANNIZZARO, 74-022 San Marino Circle, teacher for the school, stated that there were a lot of misunderstandings and proceeded to explain that this facility is not like a public school. The time spent for playtime would be %2 hour each day; she emphasized that the facility is education oriented and would be very closely supervised. -3- MINUT'ES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY l, 1983 * � � � * � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � * * � * � � � � � � � � � Commissioner Crites felt that the preschool facility could change in the future from what is being proposed. He suggested a condition be added to restrict the hours of playtime. Mr. Kite, in answering the question of Ms. Barnett, explained that 24 children are � presently enrolled but the school is not in operation. They would be open to the � � community and their idea is to give high quality Christian Montessori education; it would � not be a day care center. +� Chairman Wood closed the public hearing and asked for the pleasure of the commission. Commissioner Crites felt that the noise impact would to some extent carry over to the adjacent neighborhood and therefore, suggested a condition be added to address this concern. Commissioner Kryder pointed out that a conditional use permit is approved with the understanding that the commission has the ability to revoke the permit if any violations occur. He felt a restriction for playtime is not necessary. Commissioner Richards felt the preschool would be located in an area where it is properly zoned for this use and explained that a preschool represents a good use for a church and is very much needed in this city. Chairman Wood stated he was sympathetic to the concerns of the Indian Creek Villa owners but it would not be fair to disallow this preschool to operate in the area proposed. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. � Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt � Planning Commission Resolution No. 839, approving CUP 01-83, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 4-0. E. Case No. PP 02-82 - 1AMES SA"fTLEY, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan of design to allow construction of a three unit apartment in the R-2 (5) and R-2, S.P. zone at the southwest corner of San Pablo Avenue and Royal Palm Drive. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and conditions of approval; staff recommended approval. Chairman Wood asked since this property is in the AO-1 flood zone, if a fill would be required. Mr. Sawa replied that there would. Chairman Wood was concerned about a possible problem of the grade being much higher than existing neighboring properties. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. The applicant was not present. 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 Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt '� findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. � Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 840, approving PP 02-82, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 4-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS - NONE -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY l, 1983 � � � -� * * -� � � � � � � * � � � � � � * � -� * � * � � * * -� � � IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS - NONE '�► XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. � R ON A. DIAZ, Secret y ATTEST: ����'�� '� -�s�� RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman /lr �r.,+ � -5-