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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0701 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 1, 1986 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED HARING DRIVE A ONE HOUR STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Wood led in the pledge of allegiance. III . ROLL CALL Members Present: Buford Crites, Chairman Rick Erwood Bob Downs Jim Richards Ralph Wood Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ramon Diaz 'OWV Phil Drell Catherine Sass D 16< Fo>kers Dave Erwin Tonya Monroe 1V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Request for approval of June 17, 1986 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the minutes of June 17, 1986, as submitted. Carried 4-0-1 (Chairman Crites abstained. ) V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points from the June 26, 1986, city council meeting. rNW MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 VI . CONSENT CALENDAR rl A. Case Nos. TT 20024 AND HDP 84-2 - MRS. MARY BEYL, MRS. EVELYN FOGG, AND MRS. NINNIFRED CONRAD, Applicants Request for approval of a one-year time extension for a nine lot Hillside Development Plan and Tract Map for 8.24 acres located west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel . Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. Vll. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. CUP 86-2 - ROBERT L. HENRY, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a preschool/kindergarten and day care center for a maximum of 80 children in residential facilities in an R-2 S.O. zone located on the west side of San Pascual Avenue, 200 feet south of Santa Rosa Way. +� Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval of CUP 86-2, subject to the conditions. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed project. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1154, approving CUP 86-2, subject to conditions. Carried 5-0. B. Case No. PP 85-5 Amendment - CHARTER COMMUNITIES, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment of an approved precise plan for a congregate care 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 low senor citizen housing development located on 10.36 acres on the east side of Monterey Avenue, 600 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval . He noted that the architectural commission felt the mitigation of a 30 foot setback alleviated any problem with the two story. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. ROBERT BARTON, project manager, felt the proposed changes would make a better project. He expressed two items of concern, one being the school assessment fee and the second being the emergency entry from Royal Palm Drive. He asked that the school assessment condition be left open. Chairman Crites asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MRS. IRIS ANDERSON, Box 6000 Palm Desert, expressed the following concerns: devalue of her property caused by increased traffic, parking, burning of trash, garbage and refuse, the noise and pollution problems accompanying utilities, noisy shouting of those patients who have hearing problems, cafeteria noise, disposal of hazardous drugs and chemicals, infectious bacteria in dirty laundry areas, decaying food, possible radioactive waste contamination from medical practices, and the smells of unsanitary defecation and urination of those persons who are incontinent. She felt the project should be built in Rancho Mirage next to Eisenhower hospital . She proposed that the city rezone her property to R-2 so that she would be able to sell it. MR. KIGER BARTON, 44-519 San Anselmo, expressed concern regarding the location of his swimming pool , the wall and height of the wall , and explained that the previous developer had agreed to deed 7 or 8 feet to him. He also expressed concern regarding the trash enclosures being close to his property and creating a lot of noise, and explained that he didn't know how staff could predict that the property would not be devalued. 3 `r. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 MR. JOHN TESSMAN, 73-205 Guadelupe, explained that there was an easement dilemma along Guadelupe to Monterey and wished to bring it to the attention of the commission. Chairman Crites closed the public testimony. Mr. Drell noted that the trash collection was a good point and felt that the hours of operation could be regulated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. , as well as reexamining the location of the trash enclosures. He indicated that everything would be up to code standards regarding the other issues. Commissioner Wood suggested screening along the wall . Mr. Drell Indicated" that a six foot .block wail and landscaping would be provided. Mr. Drell indicated that the fire marshal ] felt that two entrances would be sufficient to serve the property. Commissioner Downs questioned the applicant regarding the school impact fee. Mr. Robert Barton indicated that some districts do not charge fees and noted that the issue was being discussed in Sacramento and asked the commission to keep an open mind. Commission Downs disagreed. Mr. Barton stated he was not saying that they wouldn't pay the fee. Mr. Dave Erwin recommended that the issue be discussed with the school district. ` ISO Commissioner Wood asked for and received clarification as to the types of care the project would provide. Mr. Harold Housley, project engineer, indicated that the pool encroachment of 5 to 6 feet could be deeded to the property by a lot line adjustment. Mr. Kiger Barton replied that he would have to review it. Mr. Housley discussed the easement on the north property line and abandonment during parcel map processing to provide two lots. He indicated that during that process he would find out who has the rights to the easement. He stated that for financial reasons the lots had to be split. Chairman Crites stated that he would like the lots to be built at the same time and added as a condition of approval . Mr. Barton replied that because of the way the funding was set up for the different types of care being provided, he hoped the commission would give him a little bit of leeway. Mr. Diaz stated that when the parcel map comes for public hearing, the property for Mr. Kiger Barton would be conditioned again. Chairman Crites expressed concern regarding the balcony and window views being next to R-1 property. Mr. Peter Greeves, architect, discussed with commission the amounts of setbacks and general layout 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 of the buildings. Mr. Chris Jacobs, Ron Gregory & Associates, outlined the kids of trees that would be provided. Chairman Crites reopened the public testimony. MRS. IRIS ANDERSON stated that she felt her items of concern had not been addressed. She also expressed concern regarding the noise from the air conditioning units and garbage trucks. Chairman Crites re-closed the public testimony. Commissioner Richards outlined the intent of the senior housing overlay. Commissioner Richards stated that public testimony indicated it will be a quiet facility. He indicated that he would vote in favor of the project and suggested that the city come up with mitigation measures to alleviate some of the concerns. Commissioner Erwood stated his only concern was regarding the line of site issue and suggested screening. Commissioner Downs concurred with Commissioners Richards and Erwood. Commissioner Downs stated that he was against the applicant not paying school impact fees. Commissioner Wood indicated that the commission had to vote for what was best for the whole community and indicated that he was ready to `,,, make a motion for approval . Chairman Crites outlined the conditions of approval that needed to be added as being: one, hours of trash collection be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ; second, the lot line adjustment on Mr. Kiger Barton's property be maintained with a minimum 6 foot adjustment; third, that the developer and residents of Guadelupe reach an agreement regarding the Guadelupe easement; fourth, that the developer increase the density of landscaping along the lot lines to further restrict any invasion of privacy that may be caused by the presence of second story balconies; and fifth, that the applicant present staff a market study on the air conditioning units. Mr. Barton agreed to the added conditions of approval . Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1155, approving PP 85-5 Amendment, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-0. 5 `NW MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 11 1986 C. Case No. PP/CUP 86-22, C/Z 86-3 AND DA 86-5 - PALM DESERT VILLAS, Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and change of zone from PR-5 to PR-5 S.O. , precise plan/conditional use permit and development agreement to allow III unit senior citizen housing development on 7.2 acres located on the south side of Country Club Drive, 1600 feet west of Monterey Avenue. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and indicated that the unit number was 113 instead of Ill . He stated that letters of approval had been received from Palm Desert Greens, Van Cadenhead of the Sen i& 'Centler,' "and ''thW Foundation for the Retarded. Staff recommended approval of the project. Commissioner Richards asked what other kinds of uses this property could be used for and Mr. Drell replied standard apartments or an instructional type facility. Chairman Crites opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. RONALD GUILLERY, 39-448 P. Springs Drive. , stated that all of the affordable housing would be on-site. He indicated that there were fewer amenities, but indicated there were other benefits, those being single story and open space. Commissioner Richards asked who the operator of the facility would be. Mr. Guillery replied that it would probably be himself. Chairman Crites asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. MICHAEL MANNIS, Sagewood homeowner, expressed concern regarding the traffic congestion from construction, felt construction was squeezing around them, recommended that the commission wait before approving additional project to see the impact from projects already approved, felt there was heavy traffic on narrow roads, and suggested that the commission reroute traffic onto Hovley Lane, especially during construction. 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 Mr. Drell informed Mr. Mannis and the commission that the project will not increase traffic generation for what it is zoned and is comparable to Sagewood itself. He explained that Country Club was a regional arterial and Hovley Lane was residential . Chairman Crites closed the public testimony. Commissioner Wood stated that after hearing the public testimony and considering the letters that were submitted, he could see no reason not to approve the project. Commissioner Downs concurred. Commissioner Richards expressed concern for the development agreement and location of the senior overlay. He also felt that the amenities needed to be upgraded. Commissioner Richards felt that commission should stop after approval of this particular project to assess previously approved projects. Chairman Crites felt that the recreational facilities should be amended. Staff suggested a condition of approval stating that the applicant develop the recreational amenities as approved by the director of community development within the open space area to include, but not be limited to, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and a par course for seniors. Mr. Guillery stated that while the project already provided two pools and one spa, he did not object to this condition. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1156, approving C/Z 86-3, PP/CUP 86-22 and DA 86-5, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-0. A TEN MINUTE RECESS WAS CALLED AT 8:50 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to suspend the agenda. Carried 5-0. F. Case No. PP 86-32 DESERT CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH, Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and a precise plan of 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 design to allow construction and operation of a �■r/ 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 660 feet north of Country Club Drive. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. AL BROMLEY, representative, requested a two week extension to discuss conditions of approval with public work's staff. Commission concurred. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, continuing PP 86-32 to July 15, 1986 as requested by the applicant. MISCELLANEOUS A. Case Nos. PP 86-21 and TT 21624 - SANTA ANITA DEVELOPMENT, s Applicant Resolution of approval . Staff explained that this was the resolution requested by the commission at its meeting of June 17, 1986. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the findings. Carried 4-0-1 (Chairman Crites abstained. ) Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1157, approving PP 86-21 and TT 21624 subject to conditions. Carried 4-0-1 (Chairman Crites abstained. ) Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to return to the regular order of the agenda. Carried 5-0. 8 .ri' MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 D. Case Nos. PP 86-28 and TT 21718 - AHMANSON DEVELOPMENT, Applicant Request for approval of precise plan of design, tentative tract map and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow construction of a retail commercial development of some 149,600 square feet on a 15.2 acre site, zoned PC (3) and located at the northwest corner of Town Center Way and Highway 111 . Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report and submitted a memo to amend public works conditions of approval numbers 1 , 5, 12, 15, and 20. He explained that #20 required the traffic signal at Town Center Way and the first entrance north on Highway 111 . Staff recommended approval . Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR . CHARLES CENCIBAUGH stated that he had reviewed the conditions carefully, noting that condition #20 on the memo would replace #19. He requested that #12 be modified to make use of the satellite pads upon construction of main building 12, %NW A, B, and C. He expressed concern for building more than the market could take at one time. Staff agreed to amend condition #12. Chairman Crites asked that a condition be added to require large canopy shade trees in parking areas. He also expressed concern regarding pedestrian traffic crossing Highway 111 . Mr. Diaz explained that it was illegal and that berming would discourage street crossing where there aren't any traffic signals. Mr. Folkers also noted that the center would be more automobile oriented than pedestrian. 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. Commissioner Richards commented that it seemed to be a good project and hoped it would be successful . Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. 9 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1158, approving PP 86-28 and TT 21718, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-0. E. Case Nos. PP 86-29 and PMW 86-11 - FRANK GOODMAN, Applicant Request for approval of a 7,000 square foot commercial building at the southwest corner of Alessandro and San Carlos. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report and explained that on condition #9 under public works conditions the words "four feet" should be deleted. Commissioner Downs did not agree that there could be excessive parking that should be replaced with landscaping. Mr. Diaz explained that he did not believe that necessary parking was being deleted. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. RICHARD OLIPHANT, 77-900 Avenue of the States, explained that he was representing Mr. Goodman and he felt that the project would be attractive and agreed to the conditions of approval . Commissioner Wood asked for clarification regarding the parking and landscaping. Mr. Oliphant explained that they had extra parking spaces that the ordinance did not require. Chairman Crites stated that he would like to see a large green strip of landscaping provided between the parking area and property line, as well as large canopy shade trees in the parking area. Mr. Oliphant agreed to those items being added as conditions of approval . 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 Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. 10 ma MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1966 ... Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1159, approving PP 86-29 and PMW 86-11 , subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-0. G. Case No. ZOA 86-4 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment requiring a conditional use permit for convenience stores and liquor selling establishments in all zones. Mr. Diaz explained that the ordinance had been revised as commission requested and noted that the condition regarding hours of operation had been deleted. Staff recommended approval . Commissioner Wood noted that he was in favor of anything that would tighten up convenience store operation. Commissioner Erwood asked if this ordinance would apply to existing businesses. Mr. Diaz replied no, only businesses coming in after the ordinance was adopted. Commissioner Downs asked that if a business changed ownership it would then be subject to this ordinance. Mr. Diaz replied no. Mr. Diaz explained that if a nuisance was determined, it would come under a different code section. 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 Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1160, recommending approval of ZOA 86-4 to city council . Carried 5-0. H. Case No. ZOA 86-5 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment adding section 25 .86. 015 and amending sections 25.30.220, 25.30.230, and 25.30.240 to identify developments which would require city council 11 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 i t approval and revise the height limits within the planned commercial zones. Mr. Diaz explained the purpose of the ordinance and outlined the options of the commission for action. Chairman Crites agreed with the lower height limit, but felt that the discussion on city council approval on any project over one story should be continued until after discussion with council at the joint meeting. Commissioner Wood stated that he had no objection to that and noted that this ordinance was instigated by the city council . Mr. Diaz Indicated that the lowered height limit was a result of a previous joint meeting and the other code section was initiated by council because of certain areas in the city which were extremely sensitive. Commissioner Wood asked if there was any sense of urgency to making this decision. Mr. Diaz felt there was a sense of urgency regarding the lower height in the PC zones. Commissioner Richards agreed with the height limit, but expressed opposition to the second part of the ordinance. Commissioner Erwood concurred. Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. RICHARD KELLY, 73-614 Fairway Drive, explained that council had received several complaints from the area around Highway 111 . He also felt that it should be discussed at the next joint meeting. Chairman Crites closed the public testimony. Action: ' Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, recommending approval to city council of ZOA 86-5, amending sections 25.30. 220, 25.30.230, and 25.30.240 reducing height requirements within planned commercial zones. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, continuing discussion to add section 25.86.015, identifying developments which would require city council approval , until after the joint planning commission/city council meeting of July 25, 1986. Carried 5-0. 12 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 1, 1986 tow VIII. MISCELLANEOUS B. Palm Desert Town Center Expansion Request by the Palm Desert Town Center for expansion. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, recommending to city council by minute motion, that the planning commission would be supportive of major store expansion and expanded parking, subject to compliance with appropriate city requirements. Carried 5-0. C. Request for Senior Citizen Development Status Update Commissioner Wood requested that commission be supplied with a list delineating the three types of senior citizen developments, number of units, location, name, and density. Commissioner Richards noted that such a list had been received last month and suggested that Commissioner Wood might have been absent from that particular meeting. Mr. Diaz indicated that Commissioner Wood would be supplied with that list of developments. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. X. COMMENTS None. X1. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adjourning the meeting. Carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 "V- �) ,,---RAWW A-.,, D I AZ, Secrets ATTEST• C�--7 B ORD--CRITES, Chairman ,¢tm" 13