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Home My WebLink About0203 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNtNG COMMISSION MEETING TiIESDAY - FEBRUARY 3, 1987 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER OOl1NCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED IiARING DRIVE � M 1F iF 1F M M M M 1F 1f M M M M if !F !F M M M M 1f N M M M • NO STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Erwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE Of ALLEGIANCE Commissioner powns led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Rick Erwood, Chairman Bob Downs Jim Richards Carol Whitlock Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Diaz Tim Connors Steve Smith """ Joe Gaugush Tonya Monroe I Y. AF'PROVAL OF M I NUTES: Consideration for approval minutes of January 20, 1987 meeting. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the minutes as submitted. Carried 3-0-1 (Commissioner Downs abstained. ) V. SUMMARY OF OOUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz surtmarized the pertinent items of the January 22, 1987 city council meeting. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR None. � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1987 VIi. ORAL OOMMUNICATIONS � None. VIII. PUBIIC HEAR[NGS A. Conti�ued Case No. PP 86-51 - TEO LENNON E ASSOCIATES, Applicants Request for approval of a precise plan of deslgn and negative declaration of environmental impact for a 17,625 square foot retail office complex in the C-1 zoned property at the southeast corner of E1 Paseo and Larkspur Lane. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report, clarifying the requirert►e�t for parking spaces. Commissioner powns requested the width of the proposed driveway connection. Mr. Smith replied 24 feet. Cortmissioner Oowns noted that on occasion a 10 percent variance is granted for parking. Mr. Diaz indicated that variances were evaluated on a case by case basis and also indicated that a parking authority was being formed to acquire land and create a parking area. � Chairman Erwood opened the pubiic testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. TED LENNON, 72-058 Clancy Lane - Rancho Mirage, described the fountain and pedestrian area and indicated that the top peak of the tower goes above the height limit. He indicated that there would be a third floor open air roof/deck and discussed the parking provided. After further discussion, the applicant stated that he would reduce the size of the building area to 16,000 square feet, which would meet the parking requirement with a provisio� of three ta�dem parking spaces. Cortmisstoner Richards indicated that three story bulldings are not permitted in this area. Mr. Lennon replied that it would be withln the height limit . Commisstoner Richards responded that the cornnission could not recortxnend approval of this third story. During discussion of the parking spaces and tandem parking, Cortxnissioner Whitlock questioned the retention of the fountain for 2 .�! MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1987 r"" use as parking spaces that were lacking from the requirement. Mr. Lennon replied that the redevelopment committee felt the fountain was a good feature and would provide a strong focal point. Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. JOE STEIN, 46-930 Eldorado Orive, asked the commission if they could approve a development without first determining if the proJect could pay. Chatrman Erwood replied that this was not a factor in their decision. He indicated that their decision was based on what the zoning requirement, generai plan, zoning, and if the architecture are compatible. Chairman Erwood closed the publlc testimony. Mr. Smith noted that at the last meeting canmission asked the city attorney to look into the matter of requiring first floor retail to be provided. Mr. Connors stated that it could be done, but after discussio� with Mr. Erwin, they felt that a new zone should be created for this use and recommended that the commission direct staff and the city ,` attorney to create this new zoning use. Cortxnissioner Richards explained the background for the discussion of this new requirement and asked the appiicant if this wouid effect the pro,�ect. Mr. Lennon replied that it would be serious because of a possible restaurant use and financing and stated that he would not like to see this happen. Mr. Diaz stated that staff would recommend that cortmission could use their discretion when requiring this use and noted that the uses vary between blocks along El Paseo. Cortmissioner Richards stated that he would move for approval with the understandtng that a condition will be added as a condition of approvai dealing with this ge�eral matter. Mr. Diaz suggested that staff be directed to prepare a resolution of approval with all the conditions and prepare an ordinance amended setting forth the retail on El Paseo, which would give commission the power of discretion depending on circumstance. Commissioner Richards indicated that he would like staff to note the conditions that could be approved implementing, on the assumption that the I6,000 square feet of retatl is correct, 1 ) no activity on third story, and 2) obtain fuii parking requirement. Cortxnissioner 3 r... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISS[ON FEBRUARY 3, 1987 Downs also indicated that it show unanimous approval of the � commission to retain the fountain area. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Cortxnissloner powns, directing staff to prepare a resolution of approval with added conditions. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, instructing staff to prepare a retail use ordinance to be presented at a future meeting. Carried 4-0. B. Continued Case No. ZOA 86-6 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to Chapter 25 . 28 of the Zoning Ordinance specifically related to sections 020 and 030, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses in C-1 general commercial zones. Mr. Smith reviewed the background of the case. Commissioner Whitlock commented that she was expecting some input from the commercial cortxnittee prior to agreement of option B. Mr. � Smith replied that he thought that was the intention as an interim measure, which could be changed. Mr. Diaz questioned the ambiguity of the terminology which could be applied to several uses when dealing with assembly. Cortmissioner Richards stated that the definition of wholesale, assembly and rt►anufacturing is provided for already. Chairman Erwood noted that one reason for the agreement on option #B was that it offered the ability of review on a case by case determination at the discretion of the cortxnission. Commissioner Richards commented that it was lacking in the general plan that a goal intent that all the area on the south side of Highway 111 and the north and south side of E1 Paseo be retail . He felt that now concer�s have surfaced and a clearer determination was needed. Mr. Connors noted that legally the commission is attempting to make the ordinance more spec9fic in itself. Mr. Diaz noted that the wholesale option B view requires a conditional use permit in C-1 zones and recommended a continuance. 4 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1987 � Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OF'POSITION to the proposed. There was no one. Chairman Erwood recortxnended that a motion be made continuing this matter to allow staff to prepare anothe� alternative as suggested by Mr. Diaz. Upon further discussion, it was determined that approval would be possible with an amendment as follows, "That the intent of the ordinance is to limit wholesale uses in the C-I zone and, therefore, a conditional use permit is required." Mr. Connors concurred. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Cortmissioner Whitlock, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Cortmissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1200, recommending approval of ZOA 86-6 as amended to city council . Carried 4-0. IX. MISCELLANEOUS A. Possible traffic hazards at 74-280 Highway 111 - RICHARD '"" OL I PFIANT, Appl i cant. Mr. Diaz reviewed the request and tnd9cated that public works substantiated the claim that there is a hazard. After discussion it was determined that a formal request should be submitted. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, directing staff to bring this case before the cortxnission as a public hearing item with the preparation of a staff report. Carried 4-0. B. Appointment of Ecor�omic Development Advisory Can�ittee Liaison. Mr. Diaz noted that prior to appointment to the planning cortmission, Commissioner Whitlock had served of the committee. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, electing Cortmissioner Whitlock as liaison to the Economic Oevelopment Advisory Committee. Carried 4-0. 5 r..r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1987 X. OOMMENTS � Cortxnissioner powns thanked staff for handling the zoning ordinance amendment in a timely fashion. Mr. Dtaz noted that the plan�ing commissioners conference was coming up and indicated that if anyone wished to attend, to let him know so that. arrangements could be made. XI . AD.IOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, ad,journing the meeting. Carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 16 p.m. .r!"""1 • �r'��./�, • RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret ATTEST: � �_ �_-. - i ' � /_ � �. l=- _ ��i� . , f7'1 C A D ERWOOD, Cha i rman /tm 6 �