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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0618 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY -JUNE 18, 1985 2:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE A HALF HOUR STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING, BEGINNING AT 1:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Erwood called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Downs lead in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Erwood, Vice Chairman Bob Downs Jim Richards Ralph Wood Members Absent: Buford Crites, Chairman Staff Present: Ray Diaz Doug Phillips Steve Smith Phil Drell Al Cablay Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of minutes from meeting of June 4, 1985. A correction was made to a vote on the last page. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to approve the minutes as amended. Carried 3-0-1 (Commissioner Downs abstained.) V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz and Commissioner Wood explained the actions of the council from its meeting of June 13, 1985. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR NONE. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. PP 85-5 - THOMAS E. STARR, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan of design and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow construction of a 264 unit congregate living senior citizen retirement inn on 10.36 acres located on the east side of Monterey Avenue, 600 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Mr. Drell outlined the background of the case and indicated that one additional letter had been received in support of the project. Vice Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. THOMAS STARR, explained that since the beginning of the proposed he had been in contact with senior citizens and the senior center to assess the needs and he indicated that he had received tremendous support. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 1985 Commissioner Downs asked the applicant if he concurred with the four additional conditions that had been added. Mr. Starr indicated that the only concern he had was the elimination of the secondary emergency access onto San Anselmo, but that he would not oppose it. Vice Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed project. MR. KIGER BARTON, 44519 San Anselmo, told commission that his lot would be surrounded by the proposed project and that he was concerned about the water retention. Mr. Cablay clarified the purpose of the retention basin. MRS. GEORGIA BARTON, 44519 San Anselmo, indicated that since the senior overlay zoning was approved by the city council she had no objections to Mr. Starr's project. She expressed concern regarding phasing, noise, dust, and the project being two story. Vice Chairman Erwood explained that that dust, noise, and construction hours worked would be regulated by the building and safety and code compliance departments. Vice Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Commissioner Downs stated that he heard, read, and understood all the testimony and felt that he could vote regarding this project. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1052, approving PP 85-5 subject to attached conditions. Carried 4-0. B. Continued Case Nos. PP 85-12 and PMW 85-12 - DOUGLAS GRIFFITHS, Applicant Request for approval of a 9,600 square foot, two story office building in a C-1 zone and a negative declaration of environmental impact located at the southwest corner of San Carlos Avenue and Alessandro Drive. Mr. Diaz explained the background and indicated that the applicant agreed to the conditions as presented by staff. Staff recommended approval. Vice Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. BOB RITCHEY, 45120 San Pablo, Suite 2B, concurred with staff's report and indicated that the owner agreed to the conditions. Vice Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed project. Seeing no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1053, approving PP 85-12 and PMW 85-12, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 1985 C. Continued Case No. 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. Diaz explained that the applicant was requesting a continuance and indicated that staff concurred. Vice Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. Hearing no one, Vice Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed project. Commissioner Wood questioned the reason for the applicant's request. Mr. Diaz indicated that the phasing issue and possible financial ramifications was a possibility. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to continue TT 20817 to July 2, 1985. Carried 4-0. D. Case No. PP 85-17 - PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER ASSOCIATES, Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and an amendment to the approved development plan at the Palm Desert Town Center to allow construction of an expanded department store (132,000 square feet versus the previously approved 94,000 square feet), including a third level (basement). Mr. Smith outlined the salient points and indicated an additional condition would be added if the applicant chose to utilize the provisions of condition 7B, then the applicant would institute and enforce an employee parking program to utilize the perimeter parking areas. Commissioner Wood asked for and received clarification regarding conditions 7B and 8. Vice Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. LEE HAVEN indicated that he would answer any questions of the commission and that the employee parking enforcement would be acceptable. Commissioner Richards asked for clarification regarding the intent of the Palm Desert Town Center to construct a parking structure. Mr. Haven indicated that it was under consideration, although he felt the parking lot was only filled to capacity during Christmas and Thanksgiving. Commissioner Richards expressed concern for the deficiency of parking spaces that would be created by the proposed Robinson's expansion. Commission discussed the construction of the parking structure in lieu of the relocation of the wall and filling of the retention basin to the east and north of the fire station. Commission felt that with the potential expansion of the major department stores, that Mr. Haven should discuss with the Palm Desert Town Center board and tenants construction of said parking structure and come before the commission July 2, 1985. Vice Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed project. Hearing no one, Vice Chairman Erwood asked if there was a representative from Robinson's present who wished to address the commission. No one was present from Robinson's. -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 1985 Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to continue PP 85-17 to July 2, 1985. Carried 4-0. E. Case Nos. PP 85-14 and TT 20919 - SANBORN AND RYLEE, Applicants Request for approval of a precise plan of design, tentative tract map and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow 20 residential condominium units on a 60,042 square foot property in the R-3 20,000 (3) zone located on the east side of San Luis Rey between Larrea and Shadow Mountain Drive. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval of the project, subject to the conditions. Vice Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. WENDELL RYLEE, Newport Beach, concurred with staff's presentation and report. Vice Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed precise plan and tentative tract. Seeing no one, Vice Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, to approve the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1054, approving PP 85-14, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1055, approving TT 20919, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Review of Lucky's Market expansion at the northwest corner of San Pablo Avenue and El Paseo for determination of need for planning commission review. Mr. Diaz explained that this item was discussed in study session and indicated that this would not increase parking. He recommended that the commission refer this to staff for approval. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Wood, stating that this item falls under the purview of the director of environmental services. Carried 4-0. B. Revised resolution for ZOA 85-1 regarding commercial development in the hillsides. Mr. Phillips indicated that a new resolution was not needed and that this was `r1 brought to the commission for clarification purposes only. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mr. Bettilyon addressed the commission and explained that he had a video presentation for a unique use not presently being utilized. Commission indicated that Mr. Bettilyon should file a formal application before bringing the presentation to the commission. -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 1985 B. Mr. George Berkey, 73-625 Joshua Tree, spoke regarding 1st Bank of Palm Desert's proposed sign. He explained that the sign would be 4' x 8' in colors of blue on white. Mr. Diaz explained that this item would be sent to the city council for review under the provision of special event signs. X. COMMENTS Commission indicated that they were pleased to have the press and city counsel in attendance. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to adjourn the meeting. Carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 3:26 p.m. .0q0e y� RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary .,A'I TEST., RICHARD ERWOOD, Vice Chairman Am %-Nw vow -5-