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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0415 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - APRII 15, 1986 2:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DR1VE ■ M �f M iF M 1f M if • M • if A M M M N 1f ff M �f M IF M M M � NO STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING. I . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites called the meeting to order at 2: 10 p.m. 11 . PLEDGE � ALLEGIANCE Commissioner powns lead in the pledge of allegiance. III . ROLI CALL Members Present: Buford Crites, Chairman Bob Downs Ralph Wood Members Absent: Rick Erwood Jim Richards Staff Present: Ray Diaz �.. Doug Phillips Joe Gaugush Phil Drell Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of minutes of April 1 , 1986 meeting. Action: Moved by Commissioner Uowns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, approving the minutes as submitted. Carried 3-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz outlined the actions of the council from its meeting of April l0, ]986. V1. (bNSENT CALENDAR A. Case Nos. TT 19576 and PP i8-83 - WILLIAM SMOLEN, Applicant Request for an extension of timP for a tPntative tract and precise plan. �.. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRiL 15, 1986 � Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, approving a one year extension of time by minute motion. Carried 3-0. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case Nos. PP 85-47, C/Z 85-12, a�d PM 21142 - DALE AND PAMELA SMALLMOOD, Applicants Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact, preannexation zoning of PR-7, senior overiay, parcel map and precise plan for 572 unit. senior housing development and potentiai 180 bed skilled nursing facility on 23 acres on the north side of Fred Waring 1400 feet east of Cook Street. Mr. Drell informed the commission that before them were the required resolution and development agreement. He noted the different percentages for very low, low, and moderate income units as outlined in the development agreement. He felt this was a simple a�d logical rent structure. � Cortxnissioner Wood asked for the basis of the percentages. Mr. Drell replied that he took the numbers from HUD for median income and took SOx of that and 30�. of rt►onthly income for the very low income. Chairman Crites noted that by making the very low income units only studios, there wss an exclusion of very low income from the one and two bedroom apartments. Mr. Drell indicated that the issue was want versus need. He felt a studio was adequate housing for a single person or a couple. Mr. Drell stated that with the percentage structure set up in this manner, it allowed more units to be available at the lower price. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. PAUL SELZER, attorney, stated that he had just received the development agreement and asked far clarification regarding some of the conditions. He inquired about cortmunity development condition #8 relating to a maintenance bond on the project. He indicated that a bond r_ould not be obtained forever . Commissioner Oowns clarified that this was for exterior 2 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 15, 1986 �,,,., landscaping and not the total project. Mr. 5elzer asked that he have an opportunity to work with staff on one or two items. Chairman Crites asked if the issues were of substance. Mr. Selzer replied that one issue was the annual audit. He asked if the audit could be performed by his certified public accountant. Mr. Diaz replied that the city would pick the accountant. After further discussion on this matter it was determined that the audit would be "on demand" instead of annually. Mr. Selzer asked for and received clarification regarding the report to be provided every six months on the status of the project showing compliance with the provisions of the agreement. Chairman Crites asked for conformation that full kitchen facilities would be in each unit. Mrs. Smallwood stated that full kitchens would be in each unit. Chairman Crites suggest the provision of a number of rooms for guests. Mrs. Smailwood replied that it would be included in the design. She indicated that phase I and all the recreational amenities would be built so that residents of phase 1 would have all the benefits of phase III residents. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony � was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Cortxnissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1136, recommending approval to city council of CUP/PP85-47, C/Z 85-12, PM 21142, and DA 86-4, subject to conditions and development agreement as amended. Carried 3-0. B. Case Nos. PM 20946, 21009, 20948, 20949, 20950, 20951, 20952, 20953, 20954, 20955, 20956, 20957, 20958, and 21215 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of the parcel maps to clarify the ownership of existing residences along Birdie Way and Buckboard Trail to create legai lots for those residential units which have been under split ownership. 3 `... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 15, 1986 � Mr. Diaz explained that this action was routine and would clarify the ownership of the existing residences and would not change density or intensity. Commissioner Wood noted that it would just redefine the parcel map to show the existing lots. Staff concurred. Commissioner powns stated that several peopie he spoke to were concerned about possible development from this action. Mr. Diaz expiained that this has been discussed for over a year with property owners on Buckboard Trail and Birdie Way and noted that most residents wanted this split so that they couid sell their property. Commissioner Wood indicated that. there was no legal description or title available to these owners until this is clarified and it would make everything consistent. Chairman Crites o ened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MARGARET WHITMAN, property owner since 1972, stated that she has to send a copy of her deed of trust to Riverside to receive � her own separate tax bill . She stated that she tried in 1972 to get the separat.ion of the parcel and it has been going on since that time. She indicated that she had just received her tax bili a week ago that was for November of 1985 and asked that the commission approve the parcel maps, which should have been done years ago. JEAN BODEN[N stated that she used to send a letter to Riverside every year to get a separate tax bill . She stated that the owner of the other half called Riverside and asked t.hat the bills for both of them be sent to his office, which meant that she had to go to h i s off i ce to get her ha 1 f of the b i 1 1 . She asked the cortmission to approve the parcel maps so that it would clear up all the confusion. She asked about payment for the parcelization. Mr. Oiaz replied that there would be a bill and indicated that an engineer was doing to work on the parcel maps at cost and that after the final map was complete a bill would be sent. Commissioner Wood noted that after final action was taken, everyone w�uld be notified. He recommend that everyone who receives this 4 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 15, 1986 � notification from the city council keep their copy for the assessor's office. Chairman Crites closed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Cortxnissioner powns, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1137, approving PM 20946, 21009, 20948, 20949, 20950, 20951 , 20952, 20953, 20954, 20955, 20956, 20957, 20958, and 21215. Carried 3-0. C. Case No. PM 21557 - BILL ALEXANDER, Applicant Request for approval of a consolidation of three lots into 14 condominium office/warehouse suites located in a service industrial zone on the west side of Corporate Way, 260 feet north of 42nd Avenue. Mr. Diaz outlined that salient points of the staff report, noting that all previous conditions apply. Staff recommended approval . Chairman Crites asked about a condition regarding control of use by � permitted parking area. Mr. Diaz replied that it could not be added because it is a condition for the precise plan which has already been approved, but felt that it could be controlled with the business lir_ense. Mr. Phillips concurred. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to testify regarding this case. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Cortimissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Cortxnissioner powns, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1138, approving PM 21557, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0. D. Case No. PP 86-15 - RAY-AL ENTERPRISES, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan to build five apartment units and remodel an existing 5 �r.. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 15, 1986 � ; , sixth unit on a 16,000 square foot lot located � generally on Catalina Way and San Pablo Avenue. Mr. Drell explained that this was a Paima Village revitalization pro,�ect and recommended approval . Commissioner Wood asked about the land next to the proposed project. Mr. Drell replied that. it was duplex, and noted that it was for sale. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak regarding this project. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Commissioner Wood noted for the record that the owner of the dupiex was notified of the public hearing but did not attend to present testimony. Action: Moved by Cortxnissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopti�g Planning Cortxnission Resolution No. 1139, approving PP 86-15, subject ; to conditions. Carried 3-0. � E. Case No. PP 86-16 - RICHAROSON ANO SONS, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan for a 12,000 square foot industrial building located on .58 acres on St. Charles Place in the Palm Desert Business Center. Mr. Drell explained that the request was for a cabinet/woodworking shop. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. CRAIG RICHAROSON questioned the requirement for installation of four feet of sidewalk along St. Charles Place, which would eliminate a good portion of the existing landscaping. Mr. Gaugush explained that the condition was placed on all projects on exterior streets based on direction from the city council . 6 a � MINUTES PALM OESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL I5, 1986 +� Staff noted that on the site pian the installation of sidewalk would not interfere with the presPnt landscaping, hur rPcommended the ,�pplicant to vPrify the property line, Commission ciirected staff to cletermine if the srreet w�js an interior nr exterinr street and amend the r�,ndition to rPflect the possihie deletion of the rondition if it was determined to be an interior sfi reat. Action: Moved by Commissioner Uowns, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting the findings a� presented by staff, C3rriP(� 3-0. M�ved by Commissioner D�wns, ser_onded by Commissioner Wo�d, adopting Planning Commission Resolutic,n No. 1140, �pproving PP 86-16, s�lhject to ronditions as am?nded. Carried 3-0. Vlll . MISCEIlANEOUS A. Request of Coachella Valley Television concerning zoning on property at 74-555 Country Club Drive. �,,., Mr. Diaz outlined thP request and indir_ated that the city did not have a record of the land being a separate par_r,el , Ms. �ouise Miller of Co�chell:3 Valley Television explained th3t they wouid like to hav� a varianr_e ber_ause they h�ve a buyPr. Mr. Diaz explained that a use variance could not be granted because of state law, and didn't believe that it r.ould be parce 1 eci off. Ms . Miller indicated that she would look further into tha rrk�tter. B. Clarification fr4m city attorney regarding schools of massage. Mr . Diaz explained that a letter of ciarification h.�d been r�ceived frnm the � ity attorney's office �nd that anyone wishing to opPrate a school of massage would have tc� mPet the re�uirements of the ordinance. 1 r.. MINUTES PALM DESERT PIANNING COMMISSION APRIL 15, 1986 , C. Clarification of m�rtual access for eight lots on Fred Waring and Monterey. Mr. Charles Martin showed the commission a plan for access on eight lots. He expiained that he did not know what the awners would like to do at this time, but stated that the plan showed that the owners agrPe t� mutual access. Commissioner Wood asked for staff opinion. Mr. Diaz re�lied that he felt this plan was better than having all access in the bar_k which would create a drag strip. Mr. Gaugush indicated he had no problems with the general concept of the plan. Commissione� Wood noted that two commissio�ers were absent and that one of those two participated on a committee that studied this. Mr. Diaz indicated that this wo�ici be reviewed by the architPctural commission. Commissioner Uowns felt there was nothing objectionable about the plan. Mr. Martin explained that this started at the city council and � asked for some type of agreement with the concept and stated � that the owners agreed with the mutual access being anywhere on the property. � Chairman Crites instructed staff to take this item to the architectural commission and then have it brought back �t thP next pianning commission meeting. IX. ORAL COMMUNICAT[ONS Mr. Sandy Baum, 45-800 Deep Canyon, spoke regarding the Birdie Way and Buckboard Trail hearing and asked if the county would be reappraising these lots to tax at a higher rate for being single parceis. Mr. Oiaz replied that he didn't believe so. X. COMMENTS Chairman Crites reminded the commission that. there would be a joint meeting of the planning commission and city council on April 25. He informed them they would be noted of the time. t3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 15, 1986 �,,., Mr. Diaz also informed the r_ommi,sion that the arr_hitectural review commission would also be <�ttending. XI . AOJOURNMENT M�ved hy Commissioner powns, ser_onded by Commissioner Wood, adjourning thP meeting. Carried 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m. / / � ' �.� � ,�� . .r�. �+ -_�� ,-�^ :�. 6 "� ,r.,.-;+ _ RAMON A. UTAZ, Secr_�ta� v aTTESr: ' ,��7 ---1������ � '''�/���_--- �� ` -�'--G �.� BUFORD�ER1'fES, Chairman �' /t.m � 9 r..�