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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0417 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 'fUESDAY - APRIL 17, 1984 2:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE � � � � � � � � � � � � � * � � � * * * * * � * � * � * * � � � � A STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, AT 1:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER '�""' Chairman Wood called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Crites III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Crites Commissioner powns Commissioner Erwood Commissioner Richards (Present at 2:08 p.m.) Chairman Wood Others Present: Ramon Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Phil Drell Phil Joy Al Cablay Linda Russell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 3, 1984 Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to approve the '�"�" minutes as submitted. Carried unanimously 4-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed the actions taken at the council meeting of April 12, 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 �nless members of the planning commission or audience request specific items be removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion and action. - A. Case No. PMW 84-2 - RONALD GREGORY AND CHARLES HAVER AND ASSOCIATES Request for approval of a parcel map waiver to move a lot line between parcels and consolidate two lots into one in the R-3 (4) and R-1 zones on the north side of Alessandro Drive, 240 feet east of Portola Avenue. Rec: Approve consent calendar item as noted on staff report. � Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to approve the consent calendar. Carried unanimously 4-0. � VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. GPA 01-84 - DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT - CITY OF PALM DESERT Recommending to City Council preliminary approval of a general plan amendment, the Housing Element. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 1984 Mr. Drell stated that this draft housing element was initiated by state law requiring an update by July 1, 1984. In summarizing the program, he pointed out the housing needs: 1) More low-moderate income housing; 2) Preserve existing low- moderate income housing neighborhood; 3) Provide housing for elderly. Funds would be provided through the Redevelopment Agency for housing assistance. Mr. Drell identified the priorities as being: 1) to improve neighborhood quality; 2) reduce housing cost; 3) manufactured housing. Also, zoning ordinance amendments would be implemented for senior housing with specialized development standards. � In refering to the map, Mr. Drell explained that it designated areas where higher density bonuses would be appropriate. He concluded by outlining the procedures for the final adoption of the housing element which should be about the end of June 1984. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. MR. GEORGE KRYDER, suggested that any monies available through redevelopment, commission should consider using for sewage lines in the city. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Drell pointed out that under the neighborhood quality program, one of the first steps would be to study priority needs and that could be sewage lines. Residents will have opportunity to participate in those priorities. Commissioner Richards stated he had not heard of this procedure and asked how it correlated with the high density areas shown on the map. Mr. Drell explained that only those areas appropriate for neighborhood quality improvements would participate, but not those areas designated for density bonuses. Mr. Diaz added that this preliminary plan will be evaluated and reviewed to make �rr certain it conforms to all state requirements. Commissioner Richards questioned the data used for this draft plan and felt some of the data was outdated. Mr. Drell responded that the data provided was the official data to be used. He concurred that it was not as current as it should be but could be used to give a general idea. Commissioner Richards also questioned the methods used for implementing the program (i.e. low interest loan program). Mr. Drell explained that details of the program have yet to be set. Commissioner Crites then clarified the fact that those methods can be changed or modified when necessary. Mr. Drell replied affirmative. Commissioner Richards pointed out that the requirement of $628 per unit for school impact fees was not warranted for people who live in, for instance, condominiums because they would not use those fees. Mr. Diaz addressed this issue and stated that a resolution was adopted by the city council which implemented this policy. This was initiated by the Desert Sands Unified School District, who also requested the same from the City of Indio, City of La Quinta and County of Riverside. Chairman Wood concluded the discussion by adding that the program would improve the north side of the city significantly. '� Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 943, recommending preliminary approval of GPA 01-84 to city council. Carried unanimously 5-0. B. Case No. HDP 84-01 - WILLIAM FROST, Applicant -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 1984 Request for approval of a Hillside Development Plan to allow construction of a single family home on 1.1 acres within the Hillside Planned Residential zone generally located adjacent to and south of the Palm Desert Community Center. Mr. Drell reviewed the staff report. He explained the slope percentages which for the building and driveway is less than 5%. The applicant complied with all the ,,�,�,,,,, city's requirements and general plan. Staff recommended approval. Chairman Wood o ened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. The applicant was present for any questions the commission might have. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Crites congratulated Mr. Frost for presenting a plan which obviously was sensitive to the beauty that is already there. Chairman Wood noted that this plan did meet all the hillside requirements. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, to approve the findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 944, approving HDP 84-01, subject to conditions. Carried unanimously 5-0. C. Case No. CUP 84-2 - FRANK URRUTIA AND JOHN ARGYROS, Applicants �,,, Request to allow construction and operation of a 2880 sq.ft. restaurant in a general commercial zone located at the southeast corner of Palm Desert Drive (Highway 111, Frontage Road) and Shadow Hills Road. Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report and recommended approval. He stated the restaurant would be comparable to Denny's. Mr. Diaz noted a letter was distributed in opposition of this request from Richard J. Berryhill, Attorney at Law, and Joseph Orlosky, property owner at 74-550 Shadow Hills Rd. Four reasons were stated in that letter and Mr. Diaz addressed each one: 1) The street as designed can accommodate any traffic generated; 2), 3), and 4) are county health requirements. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. FRANK URRUTIA, representing the owner, stated he reviewed the conditions of approval and concurred. Chairman Wood clarified for the benefit of the audience that this type of restaurant would be a coffee shop which is greatly needed in the city. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. v�..e. MR. JOSEPH ORLOSKY, 74-550 Shadow Hills Rd., owner of apartments across the proposed restaurant, was very concerned with this type of business next to a residential area. He felt some negative impacts would exist: excessive noise and odors. Commissioner Richards explained that this property was zoned for commercial development and a coffee shop in that area was needed. He felt that the hours -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 1984 imposed (6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) would minimize any noise impacts. He also felt that the tenants to the adjacent apartments have been fortunate not to any development until now. Commissioner Crites stated that the applicant is providing a wall for screening from the apartments, and did not believe an odor coming from the restaurant would be a problem, but if it were a problem he assured him the city would definitely take action. � Commissioner Erwood asked Mr. Orlosky how many apartment units were there and � if the signatures on the petition were from all the residents from those apartments. Mr. Orlosky replied yes. Mr. Orlosky requested that the wall on the southern boundary be constructed to 8 feet high rather than 6 feet; Trash bins to be relocated to Highway 111 side of parking lot; and, smoke stacks to be moved away from building. Mr. Diaz responded to these suggestions and stated that it was the city's experience that the proposed location of the trash bins would be adequate; Smoke stack - the higher the worse it might be; 8 foot wall - can be implemented. Mr. Urrutia also responded stating he was opposed to the suggested location of the trash bin; the 8 foot wall can be constructed vs. 6 feet; and, the smoke stack would be an aesthetic problem if changed. Commissioner Crites suggested that the trash bin be relocated across the back entrance of the restaurant. Commission concurred to add a condition stating: "The trash bin area shall be relocated to the south side of Shadow Hills driveway." and Condition No. 8 to be amended to read "8 feet." 3 Chairman Wood closed the public hearing. � Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner powns, to approve the findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Crites, seconded by Commissioner powns, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 945, approving CUP 84-2, subject to conditions as amended. Carried unanimously 5-0. D. Case No. CUP 84-3 - FRANK J. URRUTIA, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional �se permit and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact to allow construction of a two story 10,080 sq.ft. office building in an R-3 zone located at the northwest corner of San Carlos and Alessandro. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report and recommended approval. Chairman Wood opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. FRANK URRUTIA, concurred with staff's conditions and requested :i approval. � Chairman Wood called for those in FAVOR of this case. MR. GEORGE KRYDER, owner of the property west of the project, stated he was in favor and asked what the parking provisions were for a building of that size. -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 1984 Mr. Smith replied that it was 1 to 250, which meant 40 space per 10,000 sq.ft. with a 15% provision. Mr. Kryder explained that the adjacent apartment residents were using the parking lot that exists now and wandered how this new building would affect the parking for them. Mr. Smith responded that the proposed building would have office hours and therefore their parking lot could or might be used from the adjacent apartment �"` residents, but also could be chained off and there will be a wall between. Mr. Kryder asked if the alley would be widened. Mr. Cablay replied that it would not, staff felt it was sufficient. Mr. Kryder disagreed and believed the heavy usage of the alley would demand a wider street. He also felt it should be under city control. Mr. Cablay explained that staff would study this problem when they review the site plan. He noted that the alley is dedicated to the city but there are no policies. Mr. Diaz did not believe the alley is dedicated to the city and agreed that this should be looked into. Mr. Kryder concluded with an observation that the trash bin is located next to a telephone pole and might be a problem for trash pick-up. He also noted that Condition No. 3 of public works, "homeowner's association" should be changed to "property owners." Chairman Wood and Mr. Diaz assured Mr. Kryder he would receive a letter from the city informing him of the results of a study on the alley. Commissioner Crites asked staff to address the problem of the trash bin location. Mr. Diaz responded that the problem could be taken care of between staff and applicant and the Palm Desert Disposal Service would have to approve its location "r"�' also. This problem would be analyzed. Chairman Wood asked if anyone present wished to speak in OPPOSITION. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Diaz noted an additional condition to be added under environmental services: "The applicant shall agree not to object to a city initiated zone change to office professional." Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, to approve the findings as recommended by staff. Carried unanimously 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 946. approving CUP 84-3, subject to conditions, as amended. Carried unanimously 5-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - NONE IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE � X. COMMENTS Mr. Diaz gave an update on the following items: Commissioners' req�est for pamphlets to public Town Center Car Wash Subdivision Approvals Commissioner Crites also asked for an update on the the following items: -5- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 1984 Palm Tree Preserve Median Strips around Palm Desert Town Center Commissioner Richards asked about the display areas for exhibits to be shown at their meetings. XI. ADJOURNMENT :} The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 P.M. � ) � AMON A. D Z, Se retary ATTEST: ��'-C��� /3�..-�--�.�_�'� RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman /lr � , � -6-