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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - AUGUST 16, 1983
2:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Richards called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Kryder
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioner Downs
Commissioner Kryder
Vice Chairman Richards
Excused Absent: Commissioner Crites
Chairman Wood
Staff Present: Ramon Diaz
Steve Smith
Phil Joy
Linda Russell
Barry McClellan
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 2, 1983
Commissioner Richards noted a correction on page 2, second to last paragraph, "He
believed that asking the developer to put a large sum of money in a trust..." ADD:
for drainage..."
The minutes were unanimously approved as amended.
V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the council for the meeting of August 11, 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 NO. DP 09-79 and 188 MF - PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS, INC. AND
C.M. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES - Request for approval of a one year
time extension for a development plan and architectural review case for a
I I I I unit condominium project at the northeast corner of Cook Street and
Country Club Drive.
B. CASE NO. CUP 08-82 - JEAN ELKINS - Request for a one year time
extension for a conditional use permit to allow a day care center for a
maximum of 40 children in existing church facilities in an R-2 zone located
on the north side of Santa Rosa Way, 215 feet east of San Pablo Avenue.
Rec: Approve consent calendar items as presented by staff.
Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to approve the
consent calendar items as presented by staff; carried unanimously 3-0.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CASE NO. CUP 14-83 - FLYING J, INC., Applicant
Request for approval of a conditional use permit and
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact to allow
reconstruction of a gasoline station and convenience food
store on .55 acres in the PC (4) zone (planned resort
commercial) at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive
and Highway 111.
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Mr. Diaz briefly reviewed the staff report and recommended approval.
Commissioner Downs asked the director of public works if any traffic problems
were anticipated in that area with the widening of Fred Waring Drive. Mr.
McClellan replied it would be an improvement for smoother traffic flow.
Commissioner Richards opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared
to make a presentation.
MR. PAUL LINDFORD, 2078 Stein Rd., Bakersfield, stated he was present
to answer any questions the commission might have.
Commissioner Richards asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or
OPPOSITION to this case.
DR. WILLIAM MADISON, representing an adjacent property owner, stated
he would like a delay on any decisions to give the property owner an
opportunity to be present for input. He felt the net square footage on the
site may be too small for the proposed project.
Commissioner Richards closed the public hearing and asked for commission
comments.
Mr. McClellan, in addressing Dr. Madison's concern stated that the street would be
widened but the lot would not be reduced. Mr. Diaz pointed out that as the plot
plan shows the site can accommodate the proposed use. He felt a continuance
would not be warranted.
Commissioner Richards further explained that there is an existing gas station and
convenience food store on that site, this request was only to improve the use,
therefore, could not see any reason for delaying this request.
Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to adopt
findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 3-0.
Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 878, approving CUP 14-83, subject to
conditions; carried unanimously 3-0.
B. CASE NO. PM 15088 - PHIL HARRIS AND JAMES FEIRO, Applicants
Request for approval of a tentative parcel map to divide
one lot into three parcels in the R-1 20,000 zone located on
the west side of Sunrose Lane, 700 feet south of Irontree
Drive.
Mr. Joy briefly reviewed the staff report and recommended approval, subject to
conditions with the exception of the condition requiring the execution of "CC&R's
to provide for maintenance of private streets in perpetuity" be deleted. The
requirement was not applicable in this case.
Commissioner Richards in questioning the condition, relating to maintenance of
private streets; asked if the Ironwood Homeowner's Association reviewed and
approved this project. Mr. Joy replied they did.
Therefore, it was agreed that the requirement relating to private street
maintenance should be deleted because they would be maintained by the Ironwood
Homeowner's Association.
Commissioner Richards opened the public hearing and asked if anyone present
wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. The applicant was not
present; there being none, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt
findings as recommended by staff; carried unanimously 3-0.
Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 879, approving PM 15088, subject to
conditions; as amended carried unanimously 3-0.
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IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE
X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
XI. COMMENTS
Commissioner Richards noted a copy of a letter from Mr. Robert Magnier,
President of Ironwood Homeowner's Association XI, to Ms. Jane Germain was sent
to the planning commission regarding a height limitation for a residential tract.
Commissioner Richards expressed the commission's gratitude and well wishes to
Commissioner Kryder being that it was his last planning commission meeting.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Downs, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secr tary
ATTEST:
JAMES RICHARDS, Vice Chairman
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