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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0304 MIMITES P�AI�I DESERT RLANN I NG COMM I SS I ON MEET I f� TUESDAY - MARCH 4, 198b 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COI�ICIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED MARING DRIVE �r.. � � � � � # � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � # * � � A ONE HOUR STUUY SESSION WAS HELLi PRIOFt TO THE MEETING BEGINNING AT h:00 F'.M. I. CAL� TO ORDER Chairman Crites called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI�CE Commissioner Wood lead in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Buford Crites, Chairman Ebb Downs Fich�rd Erwoad Jim Richards Ralph Wood Members Absent: None +r.. Staff Fresent: Ray Giaz Dave Erwin Greg Holtz Steve Smith Fhil Drell Phil Joy Tonya Man�oe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUT6: Consideration of February 4, 1986, minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, approving the minutes of February 4, 198F�, �s submitted. Carried 4-C�-1 (Erwood abstained due to absence fram meeting in question. ) � V. SllMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized city council action from their last meeting. �..r M I I�1TES P�ALM DESERT PLAI�W I NG COMM I SS I ON MARCH 4, 198b VI. C�ENT CALENDAR � A. Continued Case Nos. PM 19318, 19320, 19321, and 19322 - STEVE ROBBINS, Applicant Fequest for a onP year time e:<tension for four parcel maps. B. Conti�ued Case No. PP 84-12 Awemdwent •1 - .�H ENTERPRISES, Applicant Request for a one year time e:.�tension for a 104 unit apartment project at. the southeast corner of Hovley Lane and Beacon Hill. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner powns, approving the consent c�lendar by minute motion. Carried 5-�. VII. PUBLIC FEARINGS A. Continued Case No. PP 85-39 - SFW60RN AND RY�EE, Applicant �.rr Request for approval of a negative declaration af environmental impact and prpcise plan to allow construction of a one story, ma�;:imum 18 foot, 77 room senior citizen housing development on three acres loc�ted at the northwest corner of Catalina Way and San Fascual Avenue. Mr. Dreil reviewed the back.ground and outlined the salient points of the staff report and development agreement. Chairman Crites e;<pressed concern regarding the ultimate completion of phase II and commission discusspd alternatives such as requiring phase II completion prior to certificate of occupancy issuance and construction of both phases �t the same time. Chairm�n Crites opene� the public testimony and asked the �pplicant to address the comnission. MIR. WENUELL F�YLEE, �pplicant, e;lprPssed �oncurrence to the terms of the agreement and felt that the city would be well protected by the development agreement. � MINUTES PAUi DESERT Pi.AM1I� CQI'M I SS I ON l�iRCH 4, 1986 r... After discussion, commission felt some control was needed and ma:�imum incentive provided for the applicant to complete phase II. Chairm�n Crites recommended that if after '24 months project number � is not completed 15 units in ph�se I be required to c�vert to lower and moderate income housing. Commissioner Richards suggested a continuance to allow the commission to receive something in writing. Chairm�n Crites suggested continuing the matter to later in the meeting to allow the applicant and staff to work out the specific wording. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak: in FAVOR or OPPOSITIaI to the propased. There was no testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Liowns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, ta continue the discussion until further in the meeting to allow staff and the applicant to work out an acceptable condition. Carried S-0. B. Continued Case No. PP 85-43 - MICFIAEL HOMR�E, AQplicant nr.. Request for approva 1 of prec i se p 1 an for 1�,��75 square foot industrial building on .64 acres at the northwest corner of 42nd Avenue and Corporate Way. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. ComR�issioner Richards felt the commission should laok. at projects that have conversion features and require park•ing spaces between ofFice and warehouse requirements. Commissioner powns noted that previously approved projects in that are� did not have adequate off-street parking. Mr. f�rell indicated that office uses could be limited to the number of parking spaces allowed. Commissioner Wood ask.ed if conversion to office spaces could be done without the owner coming to the city for the alterations. Mr. Di�z �eplied yes. Commissioner Wood felt that park:ing should be controlled from the outset. � r..� MINUTES PALM DESERT PLAMIING COMMISSION MARCH 4, 1986 Chairman Grites o ened the public testimony �nd asked the applicant � to comment on the added condition that no more office space than listed will be allowed without specific approval by the planning commission. M�. A� COOk::, architect, agreed with the requirement. Chairman Crites ask:ed if anyone present wi.shed to apeak in FAM1IOFt or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Cc�mmissio� noted that this amendment should create a precedent. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Uowns, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-U. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting Planning Commission �esolution No. lilh, approving PP 85-4� as amended. Carried �-i�. C. Continued Case Nos. PP 86-1 and PMM 86-2 - ATLANTIS CONSTRLICTION, Applicant � �equest for approval of a negative declaration of enviranmental impact, precise pl�n and parcel map waiver to allow construction of 1t� apartment units on .S7 acres within the R-:� �one on the south 51dP of Fred Wari.ng Drive, 12S feet west oF San Pascual. Mr. Drell. outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. Commissioner kichards felt the architectural commission should tak:e a good look at this project. Chairman Crites o ened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. ROBERT Uf;RITCH, ef:plai�ed that he was trying to get something built along Fred W�ring Drive and agreed to the conditions of approval. 4 � MINUTES PAUi �SERT PL�Nd I NG COrM I SS I ON MF�ZCH 4, 1986 � Commissioner Richards asked for and received clarification regarding rent amounts and squ�re footages from Mr. Urritch. Chairman Crites �sked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPF�OSITION t� the proposed. There being no ane, the public testimony was closed. Action: M�ved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried �-��. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded 6y Commissioner powns, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1117, approving PP 8F�-1 and F'MW 56-2, subject to conditions. D. Cantinued Case Nos. PP 86-2 and PP 86-3 - TERRAIN VENTI�tES, Applicant Request for approval of a •j4,912 square foot industrial office comple:c. located in a service industrial zone south of Mayfair Drive between State Street and Beacon Hill. �„ Mr. Joy outlined the salient points of the staff report and added the condition that all future occupants of the building shall comply with all parking requirements of the ordinance. Commissioner Richards asked how the city could insure the change. Mr. Uiaz replied throu�h the building license application, as well as the one stop counter in the building department. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the comnission. PT;. WAFcREN FITT, architect, described the materials to be used and agreed to the conditions. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak. in FAVOR or OPi'05ITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Actian: Moved by Cornmissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting the findings as presented by st�ff. Carried �-0. � �r.. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLAMI I NG CX]MIM I SS I ON MARCH 4, 1986 Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Uowns, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 111£s, approving PP 86-� � a.nd F'F s�F�-:i, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-��. E. Cantinued Case No. ZOA 86-2 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approv�l of �n amendment to Chapter LJ.7F., Nonconforming Lots, Tiuildings and Uses, ta provide a mechanism for legal nonconforming multi-fami. ly residential to achieve conforming status. Mr. Dreil outlined the salient points of the staff report. Commissioner Wood felt standards should be brought up-to-date to comply with the ordinance, as long as more than a mediocre job was done. Commissioner Richards agreed with the process but expressed concern regarding a limit to what can be asked of the applicant by the city. He felt a percentage af appraised value or number of square feet should be used as a guideline, instead of having the subjective opinions of the architectural comR�ission. � Mr. Uiaz e;Kplained that the applicant could appeal to the council if they didn`�t agree with the decision of the architectural commission. Chairm�n Crites o ened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPO.SITION to the proposed. MR. ED WARLi, Las Falmas Villas and Olive Tree, outlined the present sit��ation of those projects, insurance coverage, and noted that the applicant had final say on whether to upgrade or nat. Chairman Crites cl.osed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-1 (Richards voted no. f Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Flanning Commission Resolution No. 1119, recommending approval of ZOA Q�-2 E;::hibit "A. " Carried 4-1 (Richards voted no. ) /; ��ri MINUTES PALM DESERT PLAMIING COMMISSION MARCH 4, 19$6 "` F. Continued Case No. ZOA 86-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of an amendment ko the Falm Desert Zoning Ordinance Section 2S.Sh general provisions relaking to hotel development standards. Mr. Smith o��tlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended that commercial subcommittee concern #4 be elimin�ted and made a policy of the commission. Commissioner Uowns suggested that "adjacent to" be inserted in #2 to read ". . .within the building itself, attached or adjacent to the building, together with room service for hotel guests. " Commissioner Fcichards e:<:pressed agreement with the elimination of M4, but felt that the �ommission should look into possible "motel" structures for along Interstate 10. Chairman Crites ask.ed if an overlay could be created for that area. Mr. Dia� replied that a differentiation coulci be made. Commissioner Richards felt on-going revenue structures should be co�sidered. Chairman Crites suggested that staff should be instructed to ex:amine and address this issue. „r, Mr . Di.az e:�pressed concern for allowing cheaper motel/hotel developments along Interstate i��. Commissioner Wood noted that t.he recommendation of the subcommittee seemed to support citizen, council and staff feelings on this matter. Mr. Smith noted that � north sphere study would be done and the consultants could address the "motel standard" issue sep�rately from the hotel st�ndards. Commission directed staff to bring this matter to the �ttention of the consult�nts for review as part of the north spherp study. Commissioner powns noted that as part of earlier discussions the committee talked about a motel park for that area. Commissioner Richards felt that there were specific areas where changes in stand�rds could be allowed and did not want this possibility precluded. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. 7 +�r.. nir�r�'Es PALM DESERT PLAMIING COMMISSION MARCH 4, 1986 Action: � Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner F.ichards, adopting Planning Commission Ftesolution No. 1120, as amended, and recommending approval of ZOA 86-� to city council. Carried 5-0. A FIVE MINUTE RECESS WAS CALLED AT 3:49 P.M. A. Conti�ued Case No. PP 85-39 - SANBORN AND RYLEE, Applicant Mr. Diaz read the praposed condition that stated that in the event that phase II is not completed within the required 24 months and phase I has been completed, the developer shall provide �5 affordable units of conventianal senior housi�g units within phase I: 8 units for lower income households and seven units for moderate income households as shawn in e:hibit '2, until such time as project II is completed and certified for occupancy. Mr. Erwin indi.cated th�t the condition was acceptable and commission concurred. Action: Moved by Commissi.oner powns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting the findings as presented hy staff. Carried 4-1 (Richards voted no. ) � Moved by Commissioner Clowns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Pl�nning Commission Fesolution No. 1121, approving FP �5-:3�, subject to conditions. Carri.ed 4-1 (Fichards voted no. ) Moved by Commisaioner Uowns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Flanning Commission F�esolution Fl�. 1122, recommending to city council approval of the �ievelopment agreement. Carried 4-1 (Richards voted no. ) G. Case Nos. PP 85-46 and PM 21412 - D & D DEVELOPfFJ�IT COrPANY/DSL SERVICE COfZP�ZATION, Applicants Request approval of a negative declaration of environmentai impact �nd precise plan of design ta allow construction of C� ?GLJ room hotel with � restaurant on 11.7 acres and parcei m�p to consolidate parcels to create three new parcels on i�i net acres, for property zoned FC (4) S.F. lac�ted on the easterly part of Highway 111, between F'ark. View Drive �nd Fred Wari�g Drive. � � M I IWITES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MARCFI 4, 1986 +�..� 1�^. C�iaz aut i i�ed the sal ient points of the staff report and noted that condition #ih_ should read that the bell tawer shall not e:<ceed 3� feet in height. Gommission discussed traffic signalization for Park View and Painters Fath and Chairman Crites felt that the time limit for condition #17 sho�xld be three ye�rs instead oF only one. Mr. Uiaz felt three years was too long. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and ask.ed the �pplic�nt to address the commission. bRUCF DORMAN, G R� D, agreed to the conditions and stated he felt the three ye�r period was too long to hold the 1.d4 acre parcel for employee parking and suggested a compromise of two yEcil'S. Chairman Crites noted that jacaranda trees were not good tanopy trees and suggested that the landscape �rchitect re-evaluate the materials used far landscaping. MF.. BRAII HUTTON, outlined the amenities of the project for the commission. Chairman Crites asked is anyone prese�t wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the p�oposed. r.. MIF. BRUCE ABRAMS, a citizen of Rancho Mirage, expressed concern for parking overflow onto Park View, felt there should be no driveways onto Park: View, and also fel.t khat applicant should pay a share of the Park View widening. He also expressed concern for the overall high density of the �rea due to the College of the De�ert, Palm Lesert Town Center, and Rob Hope Cultural Center. C�mmissioner Ri.chards ask:ed staff why the applicant had not been required to provide a share oF the Park View widening. Mr. Diaz replied that the appli.cant would not utilize Park View to a great e;:tent. Chairman Crites felt that the applicank should participate in the assessment since the people would use P�rk: View to access Monterey. Mr. Diaz suggested that the �pplicant agr�e to join an a.ssessment district for a reasonable amount. Commissioner Richards suggested the applicant post a bond for '25'/, and also suggested that the adjace�t city participate also. MR. HAf;RY McCLELLAN, 7�:-'Zli� E1 Faseo, described the type of bridge to be installed. c, � M I I+IUTES PiALM DESERT PLANM�lIIW� COFIIIISSIOM MARCH 4, 1986 MR. WIL�IAM HARTMAN, an adjacent homeowner, indicated concern rl over street parking, concrete berming and entry onto Highw�y 111. Mr. Di�z e>:plained reciprocal easements and rights of access onto Par{:. View. It was determined that the concrete berming had been installed by the Coachella Valley Water District. Mr. Dia� felt that Mr. Hartman had grounds for a variance due to the �oncrete berming. Chairman Crites closed the public testimony. After further discussion, cammission determined that the applicant should contribute $Sn,C�O�� for the widening of the Park� View bridge crossing the Palm Valley channel and that the applicant should hold the 1.U4 �cre parcel for a period of two years. Commissioner Wood felt th�t the condition requiring the applicant to contribute �5U,U00 was unfair. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Llowns, �dopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-u. Movpd by Commissioner Richards, seco�ded by Commissioner powns, adopting Fl�nning Commission Resolution No. 11'?:�, approving PF U5-46 and PM 2141'�, subject. to canditions as amended. Carried 4-1. � (Wood voted no because hr felt the added fee of �St7, ����0 for contri.bution to the bridge at F'ark View Li�ive was unFair. ) A TWO MINUTE �ECESS WAS CALLED AT 10:'�t� F•.M, H. Case No. PP 86-4 - MANOR HEALTH CARE CORf�ORATION, Applicant F�equest for approval of a negative de�lar�tion of environmental impact and a precise plan of desiqn ta allow construction o� a 180 bed skilled nursing facility (nursing care for the elderly) on 4.61 acres in the F'R-S (planned residential, five dwelling units ppr acre) zone located on the north side o� Country Club Drive, between Portola Avenue and Cook: Street. Mr. Dia: outli.ned the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval subject to the conditions. �C� � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSIOPI MARCH 4, 1986 ,r,,, Commissioner Erwood recommended that a maintenance bond be placed with the city for landscaping along Country Club Drive. Staff co�curred. Chairman Crites o ened the public testimony and asked the appli�ant to address the commission. I�. GREG HOFtTON, agrped to the conditions. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FFIVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Commissioner Wood stated that the proposed meets all the requirements �nd is in a good location for this type of facility. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. M�ved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Uowns, adopting Flanning Commission Resolution No. 11�4, �pproving PR 2�-4, subject to condi.tio�s as amended. Carried 5-��. �.r I. Case No. PP 86-5 - E. DOM.�'a/E.E.D. DEVELOPMENT CO., Applicants F�equest for approval of a precise plan of design and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow canstruction of two industrial buildings having a combined total building �rea of '��,070 square feet on Lot 4, Tract 13�+15, at the southwest corner of Boardwalk. and Mediterranean Avenue. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval subject to the added condition that all future occupants of the building shall comply with parking requirements of the ordin�nce, Chairrt�an Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the cortrnission. MR. WARREN FITT, noted that the building to the north was approved two months ago and that they would like to do something on the other side. He indicated that the project might convert 11 `r.. MI IWITES RALM DESERT PLAIWING COMMISSI�V MARCH 4, 1986 to partial offices, but stated that the parking was designed to �r�i �ccommod�te that possibility. Chairman Crites ask:ed if anyane present wished to speak. in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being none, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Uowns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting the findings as presented by �taff. Carried S-�. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting F�lanning Commission Resolution No. 1]25, approving PF 86-�, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-�). J. Case No. PP 8b-6 - GUY EVANS, Applicant Fcequest for approval of a �U,0��� square foat office/warehouse complex at the �ortheast corner of Corporate Way and Lennon Place. Mr. Jay outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval subject to the �dded condition that all future accupants of the building shall comply with parking requirements of � the or^dinance. Chairman Crites opened the public testimo�y and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FEWOR or ORPOSITION to the praposed. There being none, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commi.ssioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting Planni�g Commission Resolution No. 1126, approving RF SC.-6, subject to conditions as amended. Carried S-�). V I I I. M I SCELlAI�EOUS A. Dete�inatio� of Use - Robert Kelly, Applicant Request for determination that school of ma5sage is a perrt�itted use in the C-1 zone. �.':' �i MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING CDMM'IISSION MARCW 4, 198b .r� Mr. Uiaz e;�:plai.ned that the applicant wished to open a school of massage in a C-1 zone. Mr. Erwin ask:ed that the matter be referred to his office for review and comment. Action� Moved by Commissioner powns, seco�ded by Commissioner Richards, referring the determination of use to the city attorney's office for comment and direction by rninute motion. Carried 5-0. B. Request of George Fax for day hearing. Mr. Di�z explained that the landscape plans for the Fox project would be coming to the commission for review �nd stated that the applicant indicated that he would not be able to attend an evening meeting and wa.s requesting a day mpeting. Commission concurred that this was acceptable. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, sPconded by Commissioner Wood, allowing the public hearing for the George Fo;<: landscape pl�ns to be �., revi.ewed at a day meeting by minute motion. Carried 5-0. C. Noames Pool Acquisition. Mr. Smith reminded commission that at study session during the discussion concerning the property at the southwest corner of Highway 111 �nd Fred Waring Drive the commission had indicated that the Hoames Fool property must be included in any comprehensive development plan for the property. A�tion: Moved by Commissioner Uowns, seconded by Commissioner kichards, recommending by minute motion th�t, if necess�ry, the city�'s redevelopment agency proceed to acquire the Hoames Pool property as part of the Dawn/Goldey development. Carried 5-u. I X. ORAL COlM'NJN I CAT I ON5 None. 1:: vr.. MIMJTES PALM DESERT PLAMI I NG COMI'I I SS I ON MARCH 4, 1986 f � X. CO!lENTS None. X I. ADJOURNhENT Moved by Commissioner pow�s, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adjourning the meeting. Carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 1�:39 p.m. • `y� • RAMON A. DIAZ, Secreta ATTEST: ---� ,�� ' � � s � BUFORD TES, Chairman � /tm 14 a �