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Home My WebLink About0503 MINUTES PALM DESER'T PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 3, 1983 7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * � * � � � * � * * � � � * * * � * * � � � � � * � � � � � � I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Kryder III. ROLL CALL �,,,, Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner Kryder Commissioner powns Vice Chairman Richards Excused Absent: Chairman Wood Staff Present: Ray Diaz Stan Sawa Phil Joy Barry McClellan IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 19, 1983 Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to approve the minutes as submitted; carried unanimously 3-0-1 (with Downs abstaining). V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the council for the meeting of April 28, 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. 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 Nos. DP 09-81, TT 18027, and 229 MF - HOFFMAN BUILDERS, INC., c/o BILLINGTON, FEIRO, AND FIVASH, INC., Applicants Approval of time extensions for a development plan, tentative tract map and design review case to allow the construction of 10 condominium units in the PR-7 zone located at the southeast corner of Fairhaven Drive (future) and Parkview Drive. Rec: Approve as presented. Action: Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to approve the consent calendar item; carried unanimously 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case Nos. VAR 01-83 and PP OS-83 - EGS METRO AND C.G. � DUNHAM CO., Applicants Request for approval of a precise plan of design, variance for off-street parking and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact to allow the addition of three 5640 square foot commercial buildings to an existing shopping center in the C-1, S.P. zone located at the northwest corner of El Paseo and Larkspur Lane. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and explained the changes submitted by the -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 3, 1983 applicant to the original precise plan. The principal changes involved the addition of 12 parking spaces on the west side of the El Paseo driveway entrance, and the reduction of the plazas between the structures. The plazas were reduced in width in order to accommodate the additional parking. Mr. Diaz noted that with the addition of the 12 spaces the overall parking deficiency for the entire center (the proposed addition and the Market Basket Center) was 27 spaces or 10 to 12%. If the parking generally identified as parking closer to the proposed addition were counted separately the shortage would be 6 to 7 spaces. � Mr. Diaz presented for the record a letter of opposition sent by Mr. Edward H. Coughran of 415 South Howes Street ��506 - Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. Diaz informed the commission that the applicant had agreed to reduce the square footage of his buildings and provide five parking spaces in addition to the 12 he had added to his revised plan. The five spaces would be placed on the west side of the westerly building. Mr. Diaz concluded that staff would continue to recommend approval of the requested variance and project. Commissioner Richards reminded the commission that this matter was a continued hearing and asked for testimony in FAVOR. MR. SANDY BAUM, 73-241 Highway 111, representing the applicant agreed to provide five additional spaces by reducing the square footage of the proposed buildings. In response to a question from Commissioner Kryder, Mr. Baum stated that the effect on the required parking would be to place the project within one or two spaces of code requirements. Commissioner Crites asked about the impact on the design of project by this change. Mr. Baum responded that the reduction would be made proportionately to each building. � MR. DON McNEILLY, representing the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce stated that the organization endorsed the proposal. Commissioner Richards asked if anyone wished to speak in OPPOSITION to the proposal; there being none, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Crites explained that an additional benefit of the revision would be to give the rear parking area greater visibility and thus encourage its use. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner powns, to adopt findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner powns, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 856, approving VAR 01-83 and PP 05-83, subject to conditions and the following: "The applicant shall provide five additional parking spaces on the west side of the third building by reducing the total building area of the project." The motion carried unanimously 4-0. B. Case No. CUP OS-83, MANUEL ACOSTA, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to modify "'� parking requirements and allow a 1460 sq.ft. restaurant in the C-1 zone at the southeast corner of El Paseo and Highway 74. Mr. Diaz reported that the owner of the parcel had requested that this matter be continued to June 7, 1983. Commissioner Richards opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 3, 1983 speak on this matter; there were none. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to continue CUP 05-83, at owner's request, to June 7, 1983; Carried unanimo�sly 4-0. C. Case No. CUP 06-83, LARRY AND CARMEN DOYLE, Applicants Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow an arcade in an existing building in the C-1 zone, at 74-220 �' Highway 111. Mr. Joy delivered the staff report and presented a petition submitted in favor of the application. Mr. Joy stated that a letter had been received from Mr. R.W. Hamilton of Hamilton's of the Desert, 74-222 Highway 111, listing his concerns with the application. Mr. Hamilton's principal concerns were the potential impact of bicycles blocking the view of his showroom windows and blockage of parking in the rear. Mr. 7oy indicated that these concerns were addressed in the conditions of approval requiring bicycle racks and front entry only. Commissioner Crites asked if a problem should develop could the permit be reconsidered by the commission. Mr. Joy replied that it could. Commissioner powns stated that if there were ever any problems the code enforcement office of the city could also be called. Commissioner Richards opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. AND MRS. LARRY DOYLE, 74-489 Myrsene Ave., applicants, stated they wished to provide youth facilities and for this reason they were �"r" requesting approval of their application. Commissioner Richards asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR of the application; the following persons spoke: MRS. JANET BEVINS, 44-457 Santa Margarita, Palm Desert MR. LEONARD HENDERSON, president of Protection Services, Inc. MS. ERIN SPEAK, 44-650 Santa Margarita, Palm Desert In response to a question from Commissioner Kryder, Mr. Henderson stated that as the leaseholder for the entire building he would not have a problem with permitting bicycle racks in front of his business if they were needed. Commissioner Richards asked if anyone wished to speak in OPPOSITION to the application. MR. JACK DAYTON, Alessandro Ave., Palm Desert, noted he owned the apartment in the rear of the site and was concerned about the impact. Commissioner Kryder explained that the rear door of the arcade would be used as an emergency exit only. Mr. Dayton concluded that he had no opposition to the proposal but if there were problems he would notify the proper authorities. ""' Commissioner Kryder asked the applicant how he envisioned supervising the facility. Mr. Doyle responded that an adult would be supervising the arcade at all times. There being no one else wishing to speak on this matter Commissioner Richards closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner powns, to adopt findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 4-0. -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 3, 1983 Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 857, approving CUP 06-83, subject to conditions; carried unanimously 4-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Case No. PMW 01-83 - WISE PALM DESERT ATHLETIC CLUB AND JOHN WALLING, ARCHITECT, Applicant � Request for approval of a waiver of requirement to prepare a parcel map to allow the consolidation of three parcels into one parcel in the R-3 (4) zone located at the northeast corner of Alessandro Drive and San Carlos Avenue. Commissioner Kryder asked if this proposal would resolve the parking problem at the Wise Athletic Club. Mr. Diaz responded that this application was for a lot consolidation only. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner powns, to adopt findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner powns, to approve waiver; carried unanimously 4-0. X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. JACK WISE, 73-600 Alessandro Drive, stated that if at any time there were problems associated with the Wise Athletic Club he would cooperate with the city to resolve them. XI. COMMENTS - NONE ,� XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner powns .to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M; carried unanimously 4-0. RAMON A. DIAZ, Se etary ATTEST: .a_____ __ ,-�� "`'r- %:�-r',�,!:�:,. �'� ' �`" .�'z_.,.=c t r RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman /lr � -4-