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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0215 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 1983 2:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * � � * � * � � * � � � -� � � � � � � * � � * � � � � � � � * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wood called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. � II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Crites III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Richards Chairman Wood Excused Absent: Commissioner powns Staff Present: Ray Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Phil Joy Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 1, 1983 Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the minutes as submitted; carried unanimously 4-0. ;�,,,,, V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the council from the meeting of February 10, 1983. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. CUP 02-83 - A. GORDON REYNOLDS, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a 808 sq.ft. medical office in the C-1 zone, located at the southeast corner of El Paseo and Ocotillo Drive. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and recommended approval. 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 Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, 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. 841, approving CUP 02-83; carried unanimously 4-0. VIII. DESIGN REVIEV(/ BOARD ITEMS -1- MINUTES PALM DESER"f PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 1983 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � * * * � � � � � Preliminary plan approvals by the design review board at its meeting of February 8, 1983, requiring planning commission confirmation. A. Case No. 157 C - PALM DESERT, LTD. - Preliminary approval of revised plans for commercial buildings at southeast corner of Highway 111 and El Paseo(west). Mr. Smith reviewed the plans and noted that TGI Fridays is not included in this project but is shown together in the model; design ,,,,,� review board approved this case with minor concern relative to landscaping and rooftop equipment visibility. Commissioner Crites stated that he observed in the San Fernando Valley similar awnings as proposed for the T'GI Fridays and they inevitably became rundown and an eyesore. He asked what assurance the city has that it would not happen here. Mr. Diaz replied that a Commercial Property Maintenance Ordinance could be required if the problem arose. Commissioner Richards believed that would not happen because the tenants would be paying high rent cost in this commercial area and believes they would properly maintain them. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve design review board's actions for Case No. 157 C; carried unanimously 4-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Change of date of March 1, 1983, meeting to February 28, 1983 .r�r This meeting has been changed due to lack of a quorum on March l, 1983. Commission concurred. B. Review of parking demands in shopping centers. Mr. Diaz noted that review of parking demands in all shopping centers should be observed between now and March 15, 1983; there will be a joint study session with council at that time. C. ZOA 10-82 - Urgent Care Facility. Mr. Diaz explained that the city council at their last meeting indicated they may pass a motion to approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to urgent care facilities. Prior to that meeting, the council in their October meeting where this item was discussed, had made a motion to approve but the motion failed due to lack of a second and was then tabled. According to city attorney this matter could be reconsidered by council. The council felt that the definition of "urgent care facility" as provided in the code was sufficiently different than a medical office to constitute additional signage. The council felt that this amendment should proceed but a planning commission report must be submitted. Chairman Wood noted that the council decision was not unanimous so the report received from planning commission would have a great bearing on the ''�' final decision of this matter. Commissioner Kryder did not believe that the Palm Desert Medical Center (urgent care facility) was not any different than a medical office but felt that if this facility was termed to provide "urgent care" then the hours of operation should be clearly visible on a sign. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 1983 � � � � � � � � � * * � � � � � � * � � � � -� � � * * � � � � Commissioner Richards stated that he took a friend to this facility one evening at 6:05 p.m. and someone inside refused to treat him. He felt that the facility was not providing service as they propose and was strongly opposed to supporting this facility to be "urgent care". He further stated that the planning commission had spent much time on this matter and further discussion was unnecessary since the commission had already made their decision. � Commissioner Crites also felt there was no legitimate reason for this to be econsidered by commission. He was confident that this was an issue between the landlord and tenant and that calling a facility such as this an urgent care facility vs. a medical center would be like calling "a 7-11 food store an urgent food store because it is open until 11:00 p.m." Sufficient defining was needed (i.e. cardiopulmonary equipment availability, life support equipment availability, etc.). Commissioner Richards concluded that the word "urgent" would mislead the public to mean "emergency" which could prove to be very dangerous in a real emergency situation. Chairman Wood agreed with Commissioner Crites stating that this issue was a dispute between the landlord and tenant and felt that it was not an urgent care facility but simply a medical center. He asked staff to relate all these concerns in a report to council. CHAIRMAN WOOD WAS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AT THIS TIME (2:20 P) Commissioner Kryder stated that he had sent a letter to the council regarding his opposition to this matter and would like staff to relate that letter to council with the report. Commission concurred. �r... X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS Commissioner Kryder inquired about a property maintenance ordinance. Mr. Diaz replied that one could be drafted but cautioned on the problems of acceptability and enforcement. He recommended that if such an ordinance were desired a joint meeting with the council should be set to discuss the matter. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adjourn the meeting at 2:50 p.m; carried unanimously 3-0. � { , RA ON A. DIAZ, Secretary ATTEST: �;C� ����� "'� RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman /lr -3-