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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 18, 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 Downs
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Commissioner Crites
Commissioner Downs
Commissioner Richards
Chairman Wood
Excused Absent: Commissioner Erwood
Others Present: Ramon Diaz
Stan Sawa
Phil Joy
Barry McClellan
Linda Russell
IV. PRESENTATION TO GEORGE KRYDER
Presentation was given by Chairman Wood to former Commissioner George Kryder
for his services to the city.
V. ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS FOR YEAR 1983/1984:
A. Nominations for Chairman:
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Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to
re-elect Chairman Wood for the year 1983/84; carried unanimously.
B. Nominations for Vice Chairman:
Motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to
nominate Commissioner Crites for Vice Chairman for the year 1983/84; carried
unanimously.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 4, 1983
Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve
the minutes as submitted; carried unanimously 4-0.
VII. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions taken by council at their meeting of October 13,
1983.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE
taw IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case No. DP 12-79 Amendment #3 - PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER
ASSOCIATES, Applicants
Request for approval of an amendment to a development
plan to allow construction and operation of a tire, battery
and auto accessory store in the northwest portion of the
Palm Desert Town Center, adjacent to El Paseo.
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Mr. Joy reviewed the location for the proposed TBA store from the exhibits
provided. He described the landscaping and recommended that the service bay
openings be screened with additional landscaping rather than prohibit outer opening
service bays (Condition No. 5 to be amended so stating). Staff recommended
approval.
Because of the parking spaces needed for this store, it reduced the square footage
available for the future fifth major department store from 70,000 sq.ft. to 54,000.
Commissioner Crites asked if Condition No. 6 precludes the future department
store from requesting a variance for parking. Mr. Joy replied affirmative.
It was noted by Commissioner Richards that if it was necessary, the retention
basin could be paved and used for parking. Commission agreed that it would be a
reasonable solution.
Commissioner Wood was concerned that an option on a piece of property to the
north of the proposed project was a basis for approving this request.
Mr. Diaz explained that the applicant would have to provide parking as necessary.
Commissioner Richards added that at the time the future store is ready for opening
staff will be aware of any parking problems and commission could take further
steps then.
Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to give
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 Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt
findings as presented by staff; carried unanimously 4-0.
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 894, approving Case No. DP 12-79
Amendment #3, subject to conditions as amended (including Condition No. 5
amended); carried unanimously 4-0.
B. Case No. TT 19640 and CUP 21-83 - SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES AND SUN-
RAY ENGINEERING, Applicants
Request for approval of a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact, conditional use permit and a 45 lot
tentative tract map to allow the creation of 39 single
family lots in the PR-7 and PR-7, D zones located in
Ironwood Country Club on the south side of Mariposa
Drive, at the easterly end of Poinciana Place.
Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and noted that the applicants are presently in
negotiations with Coachella Valley Water District for a sale or exchange of
property that is owned by CVWD. He concluded that staff's main concern was
proper provisions for potential flooding. Conditions included in the resolution
address this concern. Staff recommended approval.
Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant cared to make
a presentation.
MR. LARRY SPICER, Silver Spur Associates, explained that the
construction of Palm Valley Channel had been a mitigation issue and
engineers have done a thorough hydraulic study. He assured commission
that it can work by properly raising the pads approximately 10 feet above
existing grade. He concurred with conditions.
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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 presented by staff; carried unanimously 4-0.
Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 895, approving TT 19640, subject to
conditions; carried unanimously 4-0.
low Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 896, approving CUP 21-83, subject to
conditions; carried unanimously 4-0.
X. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE
XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
XII. COMMENTS
Commissioner Richards commended Director of Public Works Barry McClellan for
taking care of the matter of the dip on Portola.
Chairman Wood requested a review of the height limitations ordinance.
Commissioner Richards requested an update on the Charles Martin building on
Highway 111.
Commissioner Crites requested an update on the commissioner's request for staff
to annex property south of Ironwood Country Club. Staff was instructed to report
to council on this request.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adjourn
the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
AMON A'.95MZ, Secreta
ATTEST:
RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
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