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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0106 NINUTES PAIM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING T1�SOAY - JANUARY 6, 1987 7:00 P.M. - C I V I C CENTER COl1NC I L CHIIMBER 73-510 FREO IiAR[NG DRIVE i"" * « � « * « . . * « � x « * « « « . ,► * « . « . * * « NO STUDY SESSION WILI BE HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Erwood called the meeting to orde� at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Erwood led 1n the pledge of allegiance. III . ROLL CALL Members Present: Rick Erwood, Chairman Jim Richards Carol Whitlock Member-s Absent: 84b Downs Staff Present: Ray Diaz Tim Connors Steve Smith ,� Dick Folkers Jonathan Van Moyland Tonya Monroe 1V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration for approval mi�utes of December 16, 1986. Chairman Erwood noted a word change on page 3 from "wall" to "door." Actio�: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commisstoner Richards, approving the December 16, 1986 meeting m9nutes as amended. Carried 3-0. V. SUMMARY OF OOt1NC1L ACTIOM Mr. Diaz s�ximarized the salient points of the city council meeting of December 30, 1986. VI. OONSENT CALENDAR None. r... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 6, 1987 Y I 1. ORAL (:OMMUN 1 G1T I ONS � MR. NOEL ROBINSON, homeowner in Sagewood, stated that he was representing five homes in Sagewood and the homeowhers association. He explained that his wife had attended previous hearings on the Germafn development and had outlined their concerns. He outlined their present co�cerns and indicated that the concerns had not been addressed adequately. Cortmissloner Richards noted that the mayor was already involved in this matter. Mr. Diaz also explained that the item Nas on the city cou�cil agenda for January 8 and stated that if any of the co�ditions of approval had not been complied with, it would be determined by the city council and resolved. Mr. Robinson stated that he hoped that wouid hold true. MS. MARY STOLTZMAN, 74-055 Highway 111 , stated that she wes before the commission for a study session and had requested a definition to a�llow offices in the PR zone. Cortmissioner Richards noted that under the new B�ow� Act any item for discussion would have to be placed on the agenda 72 hours in adva�ce. He stated that the issue was if the PR ordinance should be revised to include med9cal office uses. Mr. Diaz recommended that a revision to the ordinance not be made at this time. He indicated 'r'� that commission could not take any action, but indicated the item could be put on the agenda for January 20. Commissioner Richards noted that he was in agreement with Mr. Diaz. Commissior�er Whitlock concurred. ChaSrman Erwood stated that this item could be piaced on the January 20 agenda, but noted the opinion of the cortmission. Commissioner Richards noted that the council had placed a moratorium i n that area to a 1 1 ow the c i ty to take a 1 ook at what i t wants for the future. Ms. Stoltzman noted thet she was not in the moratorium, but on the south side of Country Club. Commissfoner Richards noted that a change like this would affect hundreds of acres of land. Ms. Stoltzman indicated that in the R-3 she could apply for a conditional use permit under health organization o� community facility. Commissioner Richards stated that this would mean that the property was similar to the Foundation of the Retarded. Mr. Diaz noted that at study session it was the general consensus of the commission that off i ce uses wou 1 d not be cons i dered a cannxm i ty fac i 1 1 ty and wou 1 d not be different from other office types. 2 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 6, 1987 "' VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. PP 86-51 - TEO IENNON R ASSOCIATES, Applicants Request for approval of a precise plan of design and �egative declaration of environrtiental impact for a 17,625 square foot retail office complex in the C-I zoned property at the southeast corner of E1 Paseo and �arkspur lane. Mr. Smith outlined the salie�t poi�ts of the staff report and asked for dlrection from commission regarding the parking issues and written approvel from the owner to the east for driveway sharing. Commissioner Richards felt that staff's observation regarding the parking was correct. He noted that if there was a straight driveway through there wou 1 d be a 1 ot of peop 1 e us i ng i t and i t Wou 1 d be an active alleyway. Chairma� Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the appiicAnt wished to address the commission. After no response, Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPF�OSITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony � was closed. Cortxnissioner Richards provided background information and indicated that staff had valid concerns. He suggested that the applicant revise his plans based on staff requirement�. Mr. Diaz recommended a contlnuance of one month to allow the applicant to make changes; if changes are not made by that time, a resolution of dental be prepared. Commissioner Whitlock asked that the first floor be required for retail use only. Mr. Diaz stated that he would discuss this with the city attorney. Cormiissioner Whitlock also felt that lack of parking was a critical issue for all of El Paseo. She felt that this needed review. Cheirman Erwood concurred. Chairma� Erwood reopened the public testimony and asked for a motion continuing this case to the first meeting in February, �oting that unless substantiai changes have been made, this wiii be denied, as well as parking concerns needing to be addressed. 3 �.. M I NUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING OOMMISSION JANUARY 6, 1987 r■1 Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, continuing PP 86-51 to February 3, 1987. Carrled 3-0. 8. Case No. ZO�A 86-6 - CITY OF PALM OESERT, Applicant Request for app�oval of an amendment to Chapter 25 . 28 of the Zoning O�din�nce speclfically related to sections 020 and 030, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses in C-( general commercial zones. Mr. Smith noted that commission directed staff on December 2 to look into this matter. He outlined the optlons in the �taff report and noted that Cortmissto�er powns preferred option "0." Staff asked for direction from the commission. Chairman Erwood o e�ed the public testimony and asked if anyone Wished to speak in FAV'OR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-500 Deep Canyon, stated that on two recent occasions he had seen pipes on the sidewalk, although he did not know if they were for sale or if they had ,�ust been ,� unloaded. MRS. GANNON, owne� of the Desert Wholesale Supply, responded that the supplies were being unloaded into the store and that she had twa employees who moved the supplies within ten minutes to a half hour. She indicated that they never sold anything from the sideaalk. Chai�man Erwood closed the public testimony. Cortmissioner Richards lndicated that option "B" would provide the mo�t flexibility where the wholesale uses would be permitted without complicated deftnitions. He asked if unloading onto sidewalks was permitted. Mr. Diaz replied that they had to unload there. Commissioner Richards noted that there had been an evolvement of use over the years and now there were problems with this type of use on this property. He indicated that this was the first time someo�e has complained about loading large types of mater9als in this area as well as parking a�d vehicle traffic problems. He felt that the business community was concerned with this type of business. He indicated that the city would have to come up with somethi�g that defines this and that cortmission should take some action and create a 4 � MINUTES PA�M OESERT PLA1�lING COMMISSION JANUARY 6, 1987 �""' definition everyone could understand. He indicated a preference for option "B." Moved by Commissioner Richards directing staff to prepare a resolution based on option B. The motion died due to a lack of a second. Commissioner Whitlock stated that she could not second the motion because she preferred option D involving the commercial committee. Mr. Diaz replied that a resolution could be prepared for the next meeting establishing option B and still have option D available, and in the interim as part of item B that cartxnission could refer the matter to the cortmittee. Mr. Diaz noted that staff could pinpoint what land they are looking at in terms of the overlay. He indicated thet city council would also be reviewing this. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, continuing ZOA 86-6 to January 20, 1987, and directing staff to prepare a resolution to be presented at that time. Carried 3-0. Mrs. Gannon stated that they had been going to submit pians for the corner of Larkspur and E1 Paseo and enclose Highway 111 with a block aa11 to allow trucks to de) iver, but indicated that it seemed to � create an uproar after it was known that Keedy's was leaving. She stated that they never got to submit any plans which were done by Mr. Martin showing their proposed concept. Mr. Diaz responded by saying that this item could be scheduled for a study session, where the plans could be reviewed. Cortxnissioner Richards stated that he did not feei a fence on Highway 111 would be compatible, but agreed to look at the plans. Chairma� Erwood indicated that the matter could be brought up for the January 20 study session. Mr. Sandy Baum noted that the commercial cam►ittee would not be meeting prior to January 20. Commission amended the motion by continuing the case to February 3, 1987. Actio�: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, contin�ing ZOA 86-6 to February 3, 1987, and directing staff to prepare a resolution to be presented at that time. Carried 3-0. 5 u.. M I NUIES PALN DESERT PIANNiNG COMMISSION JA1�lARY 6, 1987 IX. MISCELlANEOUS � None. X. OOMMENTS None. XI. AOJOURNMENT Moved by Canmissioner Richard�, seconded by Cortmissioner Whitlock, ad,�ourning the meeting. Carried 3-0. The meeting adJourned at 8:06 p.m. 1�� RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret n ATTESYs r� �/ , , � ' / �.> � . � �' � � /✓i RICHARD ERb100 ,D `Chairmen � /tm 6 �i