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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0719 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 19, 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 Downs Commissioner Kryder Commissioner Richards Chairman Wood Staff Present: Stan Sawa Phil Joy Barry McClellan Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 5, 1983 Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to approve the minutes as submitted; carried unanimously 5-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Sawa reviewed the actions of the council for the meeting of July 14, 1983. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. ZOA 06-83 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of a modification of permitted uses subject to a conditional use permit in the office professional (O.P.) zone. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and recommended approval. Commissioner Crites asked for the meaning of the term "and other religious institutes". Mr. Joy responded that it meant the same thing as churches. It was noted to amend Item G of Exhibit A, deleting the words "and other religious institutions". Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and 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 Planning Commission Resolution No. 867, recommending approval of Case No. ZOA 06-83, as amended; carried unanimously 5-0 B. Case No. CUP 11-83 - GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow the use of an existing building for a church in the O.P. zone located at the southwest corner of Larrea Street and Lantana Street. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and conditions of approval. Staff recommended - 1 - MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 19, 1983 approval. Commissioner Kryder asked if there were any responses to the notifications sent on this matter. Mr. Joy replied there were none. Commissioner Downs noted that he believed it was state law that a church could not be located within a 300 foot radius of a business with a liquor license; the Elks Club has a liquor license. It was determined that there would be a minimum distance of 500 feet between the Elks Club and the proposed church. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MS. HELEN PAVLIDIS, representative, believed the location was ideally suited for a church. She requested approval. 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 Crites, to adopt findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 868, approving Case No. CUP 11-83, subject to conditions; carried unanimously 5-0. C. Case No. CUP 12-83 - RICHARD NICKEL, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow an amusement arcade in the C-1, S.P. zone at 73-458 Highway 111. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and conditions of approval. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Kryder asked if staff knew if there was a history of any problems at any of the other arcades in the city. Mr. Joy stated that the police felt there were none and requested the arcade be supervised at all times. Staff did on occasion observe group gatherings outside the existing arcade, located next to the Straw Hat, but it was not a serious problem. Mr. Joy also noted that the location of the proposed arcade would minimize this problem because there would not be access to the back of the building. Chairman Wood felt that he personally has observed kids congregating outside the existing arcade which could create vandalism around the surrounding areas. He suggested to the surrounding tenants that a committee be formed for this problem. He also noted that it is well policed. Commissioner Crites asked that Condition No. 6 be amended to specify "the deli and arcade shall have the same hours of operation". Commission agreed. Commissioner Crites also noted that Condition No. 7 should be more specific about who would be supervising the arcade. Chairman Wood suggested that the entrance to the arcade should be through the deli. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. RICHARD NICKEL, 73-460 Highway 111, was present to answer any questions. In response to the concerns, he stated that the access outside from the arcade would only be used for emergencies; the cashier for the deli would also serve as the supervisor for the arcade; and, he agreed to the hours of operation. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. - 2 - MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 19, 1983 MR. ED WARD, manager of apartments near the proposed arcade, 44-845 Las Palmas, stated his major concern was no buffer zone next to the proposed arcade. He felt that the use would lead to serious problems. Commissioner Richards responded stating that Mr. Ward should have been aware of the zoning in that area when he developed his apartments. He assured him that if the use fails to meed the city's guidelines the permit could be taken away. MR. JOHN BARKOU, representative of the White Sheet, stated his concern for vandalism. He requested denial. Chairman Wood noted that if adjacent property owners experience any problems the could come to the city council and present their problems. A FIVE MINUTES RECESS WAS CALLED - THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 2:45 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt findings as recommended by staff; carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Downs abstaining). Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 869, approving Case No. CUP 12-83, subject to conditions as amended; carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Downs abstaining). D. Case Nos. PP 08-83 and ADJ 02-83 - ROBERT MC LACHLAN and MIKE SCURO, Applicants Request for approval of a precise plan of design and adjustment to reduce the rear yard setback from twenty to fifteen feet to allow the development of a triplex in the R-2 zone on the north side of Santa Rosa Way, eighty feet east of San Pascual Avenue. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and noted a letter was received in opposition from the property owner to the north because of the proposed density and setback. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Kryder asked for a clarification on the parking analysis. Mr. Joy explained and stated there would be sufficient parking spaces. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make a presentation. MR. BILL ROSS, representative, stated they had had financing problems for the project in the past, resulting in this second request. 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 approve findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 870, approving Case Nos. PP 08-83 and ADJ 02-83, subject to conditions; carried unanimously 5-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Proposal for hotel at the corner of Lupine and Sage on El Paseo Chairman Wood stated that since this item was originally not placed on the agenda and the commission would like to give it reasonable time needed for study, he suggested that it be scheduled for the next study session. Commission agreed. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to schedule this item for the next study session, August 2, 1983; carried unanimously 5-0. - 3 - MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 19, 1983 B. Proposal for car wash at the Palm Desert Town Center Mr. Sawa stated that a proposed car wash at the Palm Desert Town Center would need either a zoning ordinance amendment or a resolution of determination of use since it is not currently permitted in the PC (3) zone. Commissioner Richards explained that he would like to proceed in a manner which would not affect car washes in other areas. Staff noted that this car wash would be in a different zone than the majority of the Highway III frontage. Therefore, the planning commission could determine where they allow them separately. at* Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, instructing staff to prepare a resolution determining that car washes are a permitted use in the PC (3) zone; carried unanimously 5-0. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE X. COMMENTS - NONE XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. ATTEST: S AN B. SAWA, Acting Secretary moo RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman Ar - 4 -