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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0221 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 21, 1984 2:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * * � � � � -� � � * * � � * * � � � � � � * � � � � * * � � � � � A SHORT STUDY SESSION WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM AT 1: 30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER """' Vice Chairman Crites called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Richards III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner powns Commissioner Erwood Commissioner Richards Vice Chairman Crites Excused Absent: Chairman Wood Others Present: Ramon Diaz Barry McClellan Stan Sawa Phil Drell Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 7, 1984 Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously 4-0. � V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions of the council for the meeting of February 9, 1984. 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. CUP 18-80 - RICHARD MILLER b� ESTATE OF DAVID Vf/EISZ, Applicant Request for approval of a one year time extension for a conditional use permit for an 874 unit mobile home subdivision. Rec: Approve as presented by staff. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, to approve the consent calendar as presented by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. � VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. C/Z 10-83 and TT 19775 - LEWIS HOMES, CANYON COVE, Applicants Request for approval of a change of zone from O.S. to R-1, 10,000 and a 23 lot tentative tract map for 6 acres generally located on the north side of Haystack Road between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue. -1- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 1984 Mr. Drell briefly reviewed this item and noted staff's recommendation for denial was unchanged from the previous public hearing because of noncompliance with the city's general plan. Vice Chairman Crites opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. BILL SULLIVAN, regional manager for Lewis Homes, informed �ri commission that he supports the project but, if necessary, was willing to file for a general plan amendment. Vice Chairman Crites 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 powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 4-0. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 935, denying C/Z 10-83 and TT 19775. Carried unanimously 4-0. B. Case No. DA-2 - TAVAGLIONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Applicant Request for approval of Tavaglione/Palm Desert Moderate Income Housing Development Agreement. Mr. Drell reviewed the agreement with the commission and recommended approval as written. Commissioner Richards pointed out the problems that might arise from uncontrolled resale. Staff noted that since direct financial government subsidies �rri are not involved, resale controls are not required. Mr. Diaz also noted that there is some control to some extent through the costs of sale (i.e. realtor's commission, closing cost, etc.) and to relocate to another home would more likely not be as affordable. Also, the priority restrictions would discourage speculators. Commissioner Richards concluded that this was the first project of this nature in the city and staff should be aware of the problems pointed out. Vice Chairman Crites asked for the definition of household. Mr. Drell replied that it was anyone who lives in a home. Other concerns discussed included the priorities listed for applicants meeting qualifications. Commission asked staff how would it be known that the applicant was a first time home buyer? They also questioned the restriction "in California first time home buyers". Mr. Drell explained that these questions would have to be answered on the applications. If commission felt it was discriminatory to the phrase "First time home buyers: Households which have not owned a home in California within the last 7 years" then the word "California" can be deleted. Vice Chairman Crites opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. NICK TAVAGLIONE, 9000 Arlington Ave., Riverside, stated that the """"� basis of the intent of this agreement has to be provided by the developer. He assured the commission that regulating the priorities could easily be done. Commissioners Richards and Downs agreed that Section 5-b-1 should be amended to read: "First time home buyers: Households which have not owned a home within the last 5 years." -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 1984 Vice Chairman Crites 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 powns, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 936, recommending to city council approval of DA-2, as amended. Carried unanimously 4-0. ,,�,� IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE XI. COMMENTS Commissioners were reminded of the joint study session on February 27th, at 9:00 a.m. Commission raised some concerns regarding the car wash at the Palm Desert Town Center. XII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adjourn the meeting at 2:55 p.m. � ,.� ----�-------- � AMON A. DIAZ, Secret ry ATTEST: r----._-____..�.�. �r.� �.� �� ��c���-��...�-. RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman /lr �. -3-