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Home My WebLink About0219 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 19, 1985 2:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � * � � � � � � � � * � * � � � * * A STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM, AT 1:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER �... The meeting commenced at 2:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner powns led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Erwood, Vice Chairman Bob Downs Ralph Wood Members Absent: Buford Crites, Chairman James Richards Staff Present: Ray Diaz � Dave Erwin Stan Sawa Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration for approval of the February 5, 1985, meeting minutes. � Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner powns, to approve the minutes as submitted. Carried 3-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized the actions of the council. Commissioner Wood discussed rent rates and how the rates are set. Commissioner Wood noted that general Riverside rental rates are not comparable to cove community rental rates. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PMW 85-6 - R � K DEVELOPERS, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map waiver to consolidate six industrial lots into one in the S.I. (Service Industrial) zone on the north side of Sego Lane, between Beacon Hill and State Street. Recommended for approval. B. Case No. PP 25-83 - HOUSLEY ASSOCIATES, INC., Applicant �"' Request for approval of a one year time extension for a precise plan to allow conversion of an existing home at 44- 311 Monterey Avenue to an office. Recommended for approval. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve consent calendar by minute motion as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 19, 1985 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VIII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Continued Case No. DP 01-82 - CARVER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Applicant �r+ Request for approval of a proposed measure to comply with previous condition stipulating noise maximums for property at the southeast corner of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and indicated that the applicant suggested moving the aisle 20 feet back from the existing wall so that lots 38 and 39, east of the super market, would not exceed the 70 dBA limit. He explained that the homeowners to the west of the site indicated that they would prefer additional landscaping in lieu of raising the wall. Ms. Sandra Yavitz, applicant, read a letter by Hilliard, the sound engineer, which explained that moving the aisle would prevent lots 38 and 39 from exceeding the 70 dBA limit. Vice Chairman Erwood asked if any affected homeowners present wished to speak. Mr. Bob Richey, owner of lot 14, stated that he concurred with the proposal and that his neighbor agreed with him. Ms. Ven Tanner, Silktree Homeowners Association, explained that if at some future date the sound exceeded the 70 dBA, something should be done. � Mr. Diaz explained that if complaints are received, a member of the staff would go out and measure the noise levels. Commissioner powns asked the applicant if she was willing to leave the options open if the landscaping does not work. Ms. Yavitz replied that she would be willing to work something out. Mr. Diaz explained that the options will remain open. He indicated that the city was trying to obtain the 70 dBA limit and that anything over that would be taken care of. Vice Chairman Erwood asked the homeowners of lots 13 and 14 if they understood the options. Affirmation was indicated by Mr. Richey. Ms. Yavitz noted that a time limitation of one year from the opening of the Lucky super market had been discussed. Commissioner Wood indicated that quidelines had been set and that is a nuisance is created it will be covered in the ordinance. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve the noise study with a minor modification providing that walls as recommended by � sound engineer would be provided for lots 13 & 14 if within one year unacceptable noise levels are created. B. Consideration of findings of consistency with the city's adopted general plan for proposed secondary access to Palm Desert High School. Mr. Diaz indicated that he would like additional time to prepare a resolution. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 19, 1985 IX. ORAL COMMUNICA'fIONS NONE X. COMMENTS Commissioner Wood stated that several projects that have been approved in the ` past have required a lot of police action, (i.e. 7-11 Store, parking lots, etc.). He � submitted a police report to the vice chairman. Vice Chairman Erwood noted that the Palm Desert Town Center has also had many crime related problems. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to adjourn the meeting. Carried 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. � . l �� . ��: RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary ATTEST: � ` > ,�i r �� ,� , c= _(`,+�'t' - ��v— RICHARD ERWOOD, Vice�Chairman /tm i.. �r.r -3-