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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0521 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 21, 1985 2:00 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 2:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Richards lead in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Buford Crites, Chairman Bob Downs Richard Erwood Jim Richards Ralph Wood Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Phil Joy Al Cablay Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: � Consideration of approval of the minutes from May 14, 1985. Chairman Crites asked that on page 2 regarding ZOA 84-3, that after the motion and vote it be noted that he was voting against the zoning ordinance amendment based solely on opposition to additional signage, which he requested at that meeting. Action: Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve the minutes of May 14, 1985, as corrected. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner powns abstained.) V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION No summary due to lack of a council meeting. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case Nos. CUP 04-81 and 150 C - ROMEO PULUQI, Applicant Request for approval of a one year time extension of a conditional use permit and architectural commission approval to allow the addition of 832 square feet of dining area to an existing restaurant on .38 acres within the C-1, S.P. (General Commercial, Scenic Preservation Overlay) �"" zone, located at 73-340 Highway 111. Commissioner Wood asked that Mr. Puluqi address the commission. MR. ROMEO PULUQI explained that his business was for sale and that he would not be making the modifications himself, but that the ability to modify would help sell his property. The commission indicated that their policy was to grant a maximum of two time extensions. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 21, 1985 Commissioner Richards felt that there were extenuating circumstances and that with the Palma Village study exceptions should be made for everyone in the Fred Waring, Monterey, and Deep Canyon affected areas. Commissioner powns indicated that he was in favor of the time extension. Chairman Crites indicated that time extensions had been turned down for exactly the same reasons in the past and felt that a master plan change did not warrant granting time extensions. ,� Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to approve the one year time extension by minute motion. Vote: 2-2-1 (Chairman Crites and Commissioner Erwood voting no, Commissioner Richards abstaining.) After noting that this was not a passing vote, Commissioner Richards changed his vote in favor. Carried 3-2 (Chairman Crites and Commissioner Erwood voting against.) B. Case No. TT 19074-1 - GFB ac ASSOCIATES, Applicant Request for approval of a one year time extension of a tentative tract on behalf of San Pablo Properties. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner wood, to approve the one year time extension by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. PP 85-6 - NICK JORGENSEN, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan of design to allow construction of three residential apartment units on an ,�y 8925 square foot lot on the south side of Driftwood Street 340 feet west of Deep Canyon. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report and indicated that the project was a class 3 exemption and that the findings could be met. He noted that the plans would undergo considerable architectural review and recommended approval. Commission and staff discussed potential parking and traffic hazards as well as clarification on the CEQA section of the staff report. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. NICK JORGENSEN, applicant, indicated that he would do a good job and that the project would be beneficial to the city and that he could see no problems with parking and that no one would be sorry if the project was approved. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR of OPPOSITION to the project. Hearing no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. +� Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1045, approving PP 85-6. Carried 5-0. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 21, 1985 B. Case Nos. TT 20817 - ROBERTSON HOMES, Applicant Request for approval of a tentative tract map to subdivide a 42 acre parcel located at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Fred Waring Drive in a PR 7 zone (per development agreement) to allow construction of 220 apartment units on the north portion of the site. �► Mr. Joy outlined the main facts of the staff report and explained that the main concern of staff was the proposed phasing of the project. Commissioner powns stated that when the project was originally before the council, the project was only allowed as long as the single family was built at the same time as the apartments, Mr. Joy concurred saying that the change of zone was approved because of the single family concept. Mr. Joy noted that the development agreement insures that the developer will at some time build the single family units. Commissioner powns reiterated that the project was allowed because of the single family units being constructed consecutively with the apartment complex. Commissioner Richards asked for and received clarification regarding location and road access. Chairman Crites felt that the only guarantee to have the single family built would be to have the single family units built at the same time as the apartments. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. HARDY STROZIER of Robertson Homes explained that they were in total agreement with staff requirements and conditions. He indicated that they did not want to develop single family residents at this time, but would �' commit to submitting a tract map. He stated that this was under the development agreement which allows them to enter into a private contract with a local government agency and indicated that it did not restrict them from phasing the projects. He noted that it was not their intent to shirk any improvements, but that they would like to proceed with the apartment program for occupancy of flpril or May of 1986. The commission felt that the applicant should consider a continuance to discuss with the applicant construction of the single family units at the same time as the apartments. Commissioner Wood agreed that the single family units should be developed in the near future and asked if the applicant developes the apartments, processes and files the subdivision map and and got the land ready for development, if this would be agreeable. Mr. Strozier replied that that was closer to something his client could agree to and suggested that the com mission approve the proposed request now, and that he would come back in 30 days to file a tract map. Commissioner Richards expressed a wish to avoid potential problems if the project were developed in phases. Commissioner Wood surmised that the development of the single family units might not be economically feasible for the applicant and noted that the applicant was willing to file a subdivision map. Commissioner powns concurred. Chairman Crites and Commissioner Erwood felt that the entire project should be developed at the same time. Commissioner Richards also felt the entire project � should be built at once and indicated that if it wasn't, he would vote against the whole thing. Chairman Crites informed the applicant that it was his perogative to ask commission for a continuance. Mr. Strozier asked for the commission's opinion of the site plan. Commissioner Downs indicated that the project looked good. Commissioner Wood noted that he was satisfied with the project. Commissioner Richards discussed integration and suggested that the applicant take another serious look at the project and come up -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 21, 1985 with another plan. Commissioner Erwood indicated that he had no problems with the site plan. Chairman Crites spoke regarding access at Cook Street and visibility problems, and asked the applicant if he was requesting a continuance. Mr. Strozier clarified that the commission wanted to see an entire project with a tentative map filed and asked if he could get back within two weeks. Mr. Diaz replied that readvertisement would be necessary and that if the � applicant submitted a map to staff within one week, he could come back in 30 days. ,,,,� Commissioner powns noted that this would not need to go back to city council unless it was called up and that Councilmember Wilson had the swing vote when approving, which he did because of the mix. Commissioner powns indicated that the was not what the city council approved. Mr. Strozier requested that he be given four weeks to resubmit. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the project. No one came forward. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, continuing Case No. TT 20817 four weeks (June 18). Carried 5-0. C. Case Nos. PP 85-10 and PP 85-11 - BERNIE SOLOMON, Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and a precise plan of design to allow construction of two industrial buildings (total 24,815 square feet) in the S.I., S.P., service industrial with a scenic preservation overlay zone on 1.1 acres located on the west _ side of Corporate Way, 261 feet south of Hovley lane. � Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. Commission and staff discussed parking design and ingress and egress problems. Commissioner Richards felt that the mutual access agreement did not need to be required and that the project did not need to be tied together with driveways. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. BERNIE SOLOMON, 73-185 Irontree Drive, stated that he would not agree to any conditions with neighbors to the south. He indicated that the project had a good, functional design and that he was not interested in creating a frontage road. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the project. There being none, the public testimony was closed. Chairman Crites indicated concern regarding the zero lot line next to open space, as well as open space next to industrial. Commissioner Richards indicated that public works condition no. 11 relating to mutual access agreements should be deleted. � � Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-2 (Chairman Crites and Commissioner Downs voting no.) -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 21, 1985 Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1046, approving PP 85-10 and PP 85-11, subject to conditions, including deletion of public works condition no. 11. Carried 3-2 (Chairman Crites and Commissioner powns voting no.) VIII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ..�.. NONE. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Bernie Solomon spoke as a resident regarding Deep Canyon Grove and the action of the commission at that time. The commission was not prepared to discuss the project at that time. 2. Mr. Sandy Baum, thanked the commission for the approval of his requested variance at the last meeting in his absence. 3. Mr. Jim Swartz, explained that he was planning to reconstruct a car wash on Highway 111 and San Marcus if the commission would permit the structure to be rebuilt. The commission indicated that they would be in favor of improvement at that site. 4. Ms. Pam Smallwood, indicated that she came to the meeting late and asked what action was taken regarding agenda item B. Chairman Crites explained that it was continued. X. COMMENTS Chairman Crites expressed displeasure on behalf of the commission at the lack of legal counsel in attendance. �.�. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, to adjourn the meeting. Carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. /''� � 3� �s�� � � A � 15 jr �w �s�"+�'e/�'� ' � v �. �.�'�, RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre ATTEST: �/'�—�� ��:..�—— ----.__ : ��-_.� —=�..._ UFO CRITES, Chairman / � -5-