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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0402 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - APRIL 2, 1985 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE � � � � � � � � � � � * � � � � � � * * � � � � � � � � � � * � * NO STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING. I. CALL TO ORDER � The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Richards lead in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Buford Crites, Chairman Richard Erwood James Richards Members Absent: Bob Downs Ralph Wood Staff Members Present: Ray Diaz .. Dave Erwin Phil Drell A1 Cablay Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Request for approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1985, meeting. �,..► Action: Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to approve the March 19, 1985, meeting minutes. Carried 3-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz gave a brief summary of the action of the city council from its March 28, 1985, meeting. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PMVf/ 85-7 - SUNRISE COMPANY. Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map waiver to adjust a property line between two lots in the PR-4, S.P. zone located on the north side of Red River Drive, east of Lookout Drive. B. Case No. PMW 85-8 - VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map waiver to combine lots for church location per requirements of CUP 84-9. �` C. Case No. PMW 85-9 - P.E. KIRKPATRICK, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map waiver to consolidate a portion of lots 39 and 40 of Palma Village Unit No. 12. D. Case No. PMW 85-10 - PHYLLIS 1ACKSON, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map waiver to formalize a lot split which was effectuated by deed prior to 1966. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 2, 1985 Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Erwood, to approve the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 3-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Nloved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to suspend the agenda. Carried 3-0. � Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to consider Item C as the first public hearing item. Carried 3-0. C. Continued Case No. ZOA 85-1 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of an amendment to the Palm Desert Municipal Code (Chapter 25, Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance) by adding a new code section which would prohibit construction, development or use in commercial or industrial zones in hillside areas that are an average 10°h or greater in slope. Chairman Crites explained that the matter would be continued to receive a definition of explanation regarding the wording in the proposition and that a meeting would be held between staff and the city attorney. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to continue ZOA 85-1 to the meeting of April 16, 1985. Carried 3-0. A. Case No. GPA 85-2 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Req�est for recommendation concerning the proposed ,,,,� Palma Village Specific Plan and associated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact which sets forth future land use policies in the area generally described as between Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive, Deep Canyon Road and Monterey Avenue, Monterey Avenue and Fairhaven Drive and Rancho Road Circle. Mr. Drell gave a video presentation which showed the area that would be affected by the proposed amendment. Mr. Michael Crist, chairman of the Palma Village Specific Plan committee explained the philosophy of the committee regarding the needs of the area. Mr. Drell indicated that he would take one area at a time and, if permissible, public testimony would be taken for each section as it was discussed. AREA 1: Fred Waring Drive from Portola to Monterey noth and south on Monterey to Guadalupe and up to Fairview. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony. MR. HAROLD DOIDGE, 73-141 Fred Waring; MR. JAY WALLEN, owner of six units on Fred Waring; MR. JAMES SHAVER, 73-041 Guadalupe; expressed concern regarding the future of present homeowners, buffers for existing and future developments, completion of landscaping and cul-de-sacs � the streets that would be effected, and leaving the zoning as it is on the east side of Monterey Avenue from Fred Waring south to Highway 111. AREA 2: Monterey Avenue, south of the McAllister property to Highway 111 east to Las Palmas Avenue. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 2, 1985 MR. BRUCE KIGNAL, San Antonio Circle; MR. STEVE TISLEY, San Gorgonio and San Clemente; LYNN VASQUEZ, 73-305 San Gorgonio Way; MS. DONNA MADSON, 73-341 San Benito; MR. ROGER REISCHER, 74-629 Arroyo Way, Indian Wells; MS. BARBARA TORRES, northwest corner of San Gorgonio and San Clemente; MR. ROLAND SWEAT, 73-535 Pinyon Street; expressed concern regarding traffic, noise, in favor of closing San Gorgonio or gating with walk thru traffic, alley traffic and frontage road access, suggested the installation of signals or speed bumps, and the time �,,,,, line involved. MR. CHARLIE MILLER, Little Bend Trail, spoke against the closure of San Gorgonio. A FIVE MINUTE RECESS WAS CALLED AT 8:48 P.M. AREA 3: Santa Rosa Way to Guadalupe Avenue between Monterey Avenue and San Pablo Avenue. MS. GEORGIA BARTON, 44-519 San Anselmo; MR. JAMES SHAVER, 73-041 Guadalupe; expressed concern over the park formula, vacant city owned lots as dumping grounds, and supported the curb and gutter program. AREA 4: Monterey Avenue west to Fairhaven Drive. MS. BRADY, owner of a corner lot; MR. ZACK NICKELSON, 73-645 Fred Waring; suggested having this area zoned for offices and spoke in concern regarding preserving desert environment. Mr. Drell indicated that he would mention the office zoning to the committee. AREA 5: Alessandro Drive. MS. SUSAN MOSS, 44-832 San Juan; MR. LEWIS, 44-831 San Juan; MR. ROBERT DEMPSEY, 74-704 Peppertree; MRS. AGUILAR, 74-103 El Cortez; MS. KATHLEEN KOPP, 44-870 Cabrillo; MR. JOHN CONKEVICH, 74-160 � Highway 111; expressed concern regarding density, traffic, flooding problems, green belts for this area, feasibility study for sewers, two story- line of sight, frontage roads, and spoke in favor of office professional. AREA 6: San Pascual and Catalina. MRS. ELLISBROOKS, Ramon Lane; MS. KATHY COOK 73-755 Catalina Way; MR. BOB MANNING, 73-445 San Carlos; MS. DEE STEWART, 74-447 San Rafael; MR. RALPH SANTOPIETRO, San Pablo and Santa Rosa; MRS. RICHARDSON, 73-625 Santa Rosa Way apartment owners; and MR. JOE RENO, 73-932 Missan, discussed park land and land next to the civic center, expressed concern about senior zoning and leaving the area R-1, high density, guarantees against two story, line of sight assurance, and some spoke in favor of building up the vacant lots, supporting high density, seniors, and improving the area. AREA 7: Portola Avenue to Deep Canyon Road. MR. ROGER BAILEY, 74-034 San Moreno; MS. PAT REED, 44-239 Portofino Court; MS. WILLIAMS, 44-595 San O'Nofrey; MR. JOE WILLIAMS, 44-595 San O'Nofrey; and MR. KIGER BARTON, 44-519 San Anselmo, discussed flood problems, interest by developers into senior housing, property values, spoke against three story, and high density, and spoke in favor of office professional zoning. � AREA 8 and 9: McAllister and Jeffrey Properties. MR. JOHN MANDIC, 73-415 Royale Palm Drive; and MS. ROSE HELBING, spoke against senior housing and apartments, and discussed guarantees against senior housings converting to apartments if senior housing isn't sold. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to continue GPA 85-2 to May 7, 1985. Carried 3-0. -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 2, 1985 A FIVE MINUTE RECESS WAS CALLED AT 10:40 P.M. B. Case No. PP 85-3 - DESERT CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH, Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and precise plan of design to allow construction and operation of a church facility (and use of temporary modular structure for church services) on five gross acres in the PR-5 zone (planned residential, � maximum five dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Portola Avenue, approximately 700 feet north of Country Club Drive. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points from the staff report and recommended approval. Commissioner Erwood asked for clarification regarding the construction of the six foot wall. Mr. Diaz indicated that the wall would be constructed with phase I along the easterly property line as a condition of approval. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. AL BRAUN, 51-730 Avenida Juarez in La Quinta, pastor of the church, indicated that he was present to answer any questions. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSTION to the proposal. Seeing no one, Chairman Crites closed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. � Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1034, approving PP 85-3, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0. D. Continued Case No. ZOA 84-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 25.68, concerning the regulation of signs. Mr. Diaz indicated that two concerns were expressed at the joint city council/planning commission tour: internally illuminated signs and height of ground mounted signs. Mr. Diaz felt that the present ordinance section regarding illuminated signs remain. Mr. Diaz outlined the regulations regarding ground mounted signs and indicated that he felt no change should be made to the code at this time. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this item. MR. JIM ENGLE, 46-120 Calhoun, Indio, of Imperial Sign Company spoke in favor of the present ordinance. MR. JERRY BOON, Golden State Sign Systems, also agreed with present ''� regulations. MR. ROBERT GEORGE, indicated that the commission might wish to change the code to allow for special circumstances. Mr. Diaz indicated that Mr. George was referring to additional signage for the Town Center along Highway 111. Mr. George concurred. Mr. Diaz explained that -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 2, 1985 staff recommendation was no. Chairman Crites felt that this was the opinion of the commission and council expressed at the joint meeting. Chairman Crites indicated that sign color was a concern. Mr. Diaz replied that he had spoken with the architectural commission regarding that sign color, and the height of monument signs and the relation of the height to the street. Chairman Crites closed the public testimony. � Commission concurred with Mr. Diaz. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to instruct staff to bring back the ordinance on April 16, 1985. Carried 3-0. Commission indicated that staff should respond in writing to Ms. Triphon's letter. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. CASE NO. DP 01-82 - CARVER MANAGEMENT, Applicant Request for approval of a minor modification to screening requirements along street for shopping center located at the southeast corner of monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. Mr. Diaz explained that the applicant wished to utilize a 30 inch berm on approximately one third of the frontage along Country Club Drive in place of a 36 inch berm and utilize grass and indicated that the architectural commission did not see any complications, but because it was a modification of the plan which the planning commission reviewed it was brought to their attention. Mr. Diaz �,.. indicated that if the commission determined this to be a minor modification, the change would fall within his jurisdiction. Commission agreed that the matter was a minor modification. B. CASE NOS. PP 84-24a and TT 20199 - WARD, Applicant City council at its March 28, 1985, meeting sent the precise plan of design to the planning commission for review of a modification. Mr. Diaz indicated that the project was changed at the last city council meeting from two story to one story and affirmed the 3 bedroom 2 bath $1240 units. Commission concurred. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lyman Martin, 71-251 Cholla, indicated that he had met the application deadline of March 8, 1985, to be on the agenda for the April 2 meeting. Mr. Diaz explained that there were no application deadlines assuring hearing dates and that the applicant was scheduled for the April 16, 1985 meeting. X. COMMENTS � None. XI. ADIOURNMENT Moved by Chairman Crites, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to adjourn the meeting. Carried 3-0. -5- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 2, 1985 The meeting adjourned at 11:08 p.m. �� �' a � �' • ���- ,..r..�� ,� . ����.��, • . ���:-- � RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre r ATTEST: �---.�---f . ,- -,-------�__ i ' : � ,�� ---= : T--> � . � . � � , .� t_ _ _-.- ., - - -- , -`�-,_-- . -- -� � B1JF CRITES, Chairman ,; i � /f /tm � � -6-