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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0517 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 17, 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 powns III. ROLL CALL � Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner powns Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Richards Chairman Wood Staff Present: Ramon Diaz Stan Sawa Phil Joy Barry McClellan Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 3, 1983 Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, to approve the minutes as submitted; carried 4-0-1 (Chairman Wood abstaining). V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions from the council meeting of May 12, 1983. ..��. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. PP 06-83 - TEMPLE SINAI OF THE DESERT, AND GEORGE 7. RITTER AND ASSOCIATES, Applicants Request for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and a precise plan of design to allow construction of a church on 2.2 acres in the PR-7 S.P. zone on the west side of Monterey Avenue, approximately 350 feet north of Parkview Drive. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and pointed out that this project would be partially located in the AO-1 flood zone requiring project review by the city's flood review committee. A letter was received from Bishop Glen W. Vance of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, in favor of this case. Staff recommended approval. Mr. Sawa stated that a 12 foot wide equestrian easement given to the city by the Rancho Las Palmas development existed along the north property line of the subject site. The easement was to ultimately connect with the a since abondoned � equestrian trail in the City of Rancho Mirage. Mr. Sawa concluded that the applicant had indicated a willingness to landscape this area. Commissioner Kryder asked if the parking requirements were based on the occupancy or square footage of the building. Mr. Sawa explained that in this case it was based on the occupancy because of fixed seating. Chairman Wood asked who owned the easement next to this property. Mr. Sawa -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 17, 1983 * � * * * � � * � * * � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � * � � � � � replied that the city did. Mr. Diaz clarified that he did not perceive any problems with this easement and for aesthetic reasons it would be to the applicant's advantage to agree in landscaping this area. Chairman Wood o ened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. GEORGE RITTER, 73-899 Highway 111, representative, stated he was present to answer any questions the commission might have. He � indicated they were willing to comply with all the conditions as stated in the draft resolution and agreed that something needed to be done with the equestrian easement. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR of this case. REV. DEAN MILLER, Paster of the Palm Desert Community Church, highly recommended approval and stressed the need for this church. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in OPPOSITION to this case; there being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 858, approving PP 06-83, subject to conditions; carried unanimously 5-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS � A. ONE QUAIL PLACE - Discussion of 384 unit residential project located east of palm valley storm channel, between Parkview Drive and Fred Waring Drive (oral presentation will be made). Mr. Diaz explained that an application has been filed for this project and that the applicant wished to make a presentation to the commission to get their initial feeling on this project. He introduced Mr. Dennis Martin. MR. DENNIS MARTIN, 73-725 El Paseo, felt that an apartment project such as this is important and would serve the needs of the city. He explained that this type of housing could be for moderate income families and he also is trying to work out a program to accommodate those in the low income range. Financing would be through a tax exempt mortgage revenue bond program which would allow a 9 3/8 9b interest rate. The program would require that 20% of the units financed be affordable by low income households. Low income would be defined as households earning less than 80% of the county wide median. 'The monthly rents for those units could not exceed 30% of gross income. For example, the median income for a single family of four in Riverside County is $17,770. Low income family earn 80% or $14,216 and can spend $4,264 annually on housing. This would require that 70 units within the project have monthly rents no greater than $355.00. He felt that this type of housing would be very much needed with all the commercial developments being completed in the near future. A slide presentation was given. ,� Commissioner Kryder asked if the units would be sold or rented. Mr. Martin replied that they would be rentals for at least a substantial period of time. Chairman Wood asked for the density. Mr. Martin replied it would be 20yz units per acre. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 17, 1983 � � � � * � * � � � � � � � � � � � � � � * � � � * � � * * � � � Commissioner Crites asked Mr. Martin to explain the ratio again on the financing for the low income family. Mr. Martin explained that this proposal would be called a loans to lenders bond with the criteria of serving the moderate income of a family of four with the median income of $17,770 , take 80% of that, then 30% of the 80% is the amount they can afford. Commissioner Crites asked who would determine eligibility. Mr. Martin replied that the developer would administer the program with the requirement of filing reports on who would be renting these type of projects. � Commissioner Richards asked what type financing could the developer get otherwise with the type of density proposed. Mr. Martin stated that it would be about 11% financing, putting the rentals at $463 to $601 per month. Chairman Wood clarified that the city would not have any financial responsibility. Commissioner Kryder asked if the possibility of a substantial difference in monthly payments between neighbors could occur. Mr. Martin replied affirmative. Commissioner Crites asked if the 20% would be mixed one-bedroom and two- bedroom. Mr. Martin stated it would be an estimated mix of one-bedroom one-bath being 40%; two-bedroom one-bath 2096; two-bedroom two-bath 40%. Mr. Diaz noted that staff's intentions on this type of housing would be a total mix rather than having certain areas/buildings being for the low income families. Commissioner Richards felt that the proposal is something the city needs but a different type of financing would be a better way to go. Mr. Diaz clarified to the commission that the issues staff would like addressed are: 1) Should the entire project be affordable or 20% of the project? 2) Does the commission want this project at all? 3) What type of financing? �,,, Commissioner Kryder felt that affordable housing is needed but the type of financing proposed is impractical and not ideal. He suggested conventional financing might be a better way to go. Commissioner Richards felt that this type of project proposed is the best the commission has seen but the type of financing proposed would not work. Commissioner Crites was in favor of the proposal and pointed out that the city has an opportunity through this project to help people in the low to moderate income range. He also explained that the financing is a problem between the developer and the state. He felt it was a very much needed housing project. Commissioner powns also was in favor of the project. Chairman Wood was also concerned about the type of financing and asked Mr. Martin to consider the concerns addressed by the commission in his application for this type of project. B. ORDINANCE CHANGE - Request for city to study ordinance change to allow drive-through restaurants. Mr. Diaz explained that commission had a choice of either directing staff to study the matter or reject the proposal. wr The commission felt that it might be unfair to allow this now when they didn't in the past, but were not against having a study made. Commission directed staff to conduct a study and schedule for the next study session. C. FLYING � SERVICE STATION - Request for remodeling of service station located at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive, -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 17, 1983 � � � � � � * � � � � � � * � � � � � � � � � � * * � � � � � � � zoned PC-4. Mr. Diaz explained that the owner of this service station would like to remodel but because the present zoning for that property does not allow service stations there is a problem as to whether or not he can. Mr. Diaz stated that the planning commission could make a determination that service stations are permitted in the PC (4) zone, refer it to council, or refer it to council with a recommendation. The commission felt that since the service station is already located there, it �i would be better to see it remodeled than to deny the owner, therefore, commission unanimously referred this matter to the council with the recommendation that they be allowed to remodel this station, but that no other stations be allowed in the PC (4) zone. Staff noted that the city attorney would be contacted to determine whether this could be done. X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS A. Staff Mr. Diaz informed commission that Mr. John Hooten had requested to make a presentation to commission on the feasibility of low to moderate income housing at their next study session. Commission concurred. B. Planning Commission Chairman Wood indicated that a League of California Cities seminar was informative in relation to matters falling within the planning commission responsibility. � Commissioner Crites indicated a concern for earthquake proof building codes. Mr. Diaz assured him that the city does have requirements in affect that builders have to meet. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 p.m; carried unanimously 5-0. � - _ � -,�k:--T RAMON A. DIAZ, Se retary ATTEST: � ���:� RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman /lr �i -4-