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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0421 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - APRiL 21 , 1987 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCII CHAMBER 73-St0 FRED WAR[NG DRIVE r.,. � � « . . � . � x � « � » « � * . * � . * � * � » � * A ONE-HUUR STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PR[OR TO THE MEETING BEG[NNINc; AT 6:U0 P.M. IN THE COl1NCI� CHAMBER CONFERENGE ROOM. I . CALL TO ORDER Chairm�3n Erwood called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II . PLEDGE OF ALIEGIANCE Commissioner Whitiock led in the pledge of allegiance. III . ROLL CALL Members Present: Rick Erwond, Chairman Bob Oowns Faith Ladlow Jim Richards Carol Whitlock Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Uiaz �'D Tim l.onnors Catherine Sass Dick Folk.ers Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF M[NUTES: Request for �pproval of the April 7, ]987 minutes. Commissioner Richards indicated tl�at a motion of denial needed to t,e added on page 3. Mr. Diaz also requesred r_ larifiication regarding the appr�v,31 of the resolution regarding the parking. Commission indicated that they appr�ved the parking lot a� recommended by staff. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlr,ck, approving the April 7, 1987 minutes as amended. C:arriPd 5-p. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz reviewed council action of April 9, 1987. � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANN[NG COMMISSION APRIL 21 , 1987 V[ . CONSENT CALENOAR � A. Case No. PP 85-39 - CAB�E b RYLEE, Applica�ts Request for approval of a one-year time extension of a precise plan for a 77 unit congregate care senior housing pro,ject at the northeast corner of San Pascual and Catalina. B. Case No. PMW 87-4 - CHAZEN CONSTRUCTION, Applicant Request fior approval of a parcel map waiver to expand the limits of parcel eight into parr_el one to facilitate construction r�f a comm�rcial projeCt at one El Paseo West shnpping center. C. Case No. PMW 87-5 - CHAZEN CONS7RUCTION, Applicant Reque�t for approval of a parcel map waiver to mF:rge four existing parcels into one to facilitate construction of a residential project at the southeast corner of Fairhaven Urive and Fred Waring. � titaff noted that ��a�e No. C should reflect an offir_e pr�,ject., not residential . Mr . Richards asked for ar�d received clarification regardiny the Financing des�ribed in th�� Cable and Rylee letter. Action: Moved by C�mmission�r powns, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, apprnving thF cnnsent calendar hy minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII. ORAI COMMUNICAT[ONS MR. BOB SANDERS, 45-F315 Edgehill , stated that he lived behind the Palm Desert Community Center and expressed concern over its upkeep. He also noted that the paint wa_ f{aking off. Chairman Erwood informed Mr. Sanders that at a previous pl�nning commission meeting a represent-ative of the Coacheila Valley Parks and Recreation indicated discussions were being held with the redevelopment agency to reloc�tP thF community center . 2 � � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1987 ` Mr. Sanders stated that while he had not been aware of the fut��re plans, it would be to the credit of Paim Oesert to ke?p tr�is site looking GettPr, Chairman Erwood indicated that this concern would be communirated to the Coachella Valley Parks and Recrzation department , VI [I . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. PP 87-10 - MIRALESTE INVESTMENT CORP. , Applicant Request for approval of a negative deciaration and precise plan of design to ailow construction of a professional office buiiding in the office professional z�ne on property loc�ted on the west side of Monterey Avenue, 250 feet south of� Sonora Orive (vacated) . Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and outlined stal=f concerns and recommended that staff be instructed to prepare a resolution of denial . Commissioner powns asked if this had been before the architertural � commission. Mr. �iaz replied yes, r�ut noted that it did not receive architectural approval . Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. There being no rrsponse. Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposPd. There being no one, Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Uowns, directing staff to prepare a resalution of denial for the May 5, 1y87 meeting. Carried 5-(1. B. Case Nos. PP 87-I1 AND TT 22393 - NEISON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Applicants Request for approval of a precise plan of design, a negativE declaration of environmental impact and tentative tract map to subdivide 6.3 acres into thir-teen lots to construct eleven 4-plex 3 .n. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1987 i apartment buildings in the PR-7 zone on Magnesia � Falls Drive approximately 700 feet east of Portola. Ms. Sass outlined the salient points of the staff report.. 5taff indicated that the applicant was requesting a waiver of setback requirements for the two eastermost buildings, which he would address. Staff also indicated that F�ublic works conditions #22 and 23 would be stricken, and condition #l5 would be added to community development conditions stating, "Applicant shall install landscaping along the bikeway route along the east side" and also #l6 that, "All conditions contained herein shall be compiied with prior to permit issuance or recordation of the final map, whichever occurs first." Mr. Diaz felt that A street would remain private and staff noted that it had been added to community development conditions. Commissioner powns felt that with an eight foot sidewalk, street widening in some places might be impossible. Commissioner Richards agreed and asked public works for some general cost figures for installing a meandering sidewalk. Mr. Folkers responded that it would be $20 t.o $30 per run foot plus, depending on landscaping and curb and gutter additions. Mr. Folkers stated that it would be desirable to have curb and gutter along that side. Commissioner � Richards asked about provision in the capital improvement project � budget to form some type of cooperation. Mr. Diaz informed commission that staff had been critized in the past as to whether the development was being charged for improvements. Mr. Diaz stated that the question that needed to be answered was, "Are we requiring improvements that the project is demanding?" Commissioner Richards indir_ated that in this case the school district was building a schoo 1 to create a demand and quest i oned i f they shou 1 d be a party to put up some money for the demand and felt that some study should be put into tr�is concept. Mr. Folkers indicated that other factors were involved re�arding the r_urb and gutter because of property owned by the water district and having to obtain an easement. He stated that if it were approved, the city would be responsible for $ 10, 000 t.o $ 15, 000 for improvements in the area. Commissioner Richards in�icated that down-zoning has occurred plus new ways being added. He also f elt there was a safety problem for youngsters in the area. Commissioner powns asked where the street would be widened and why. Mr . Diaz stated that it might be that an eight foot meandering sidewalk may not be possible, but that we ask for the maximum and publir_ works can allow for it to be lower if needed. Mr. Folkers ; � 4 , � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21 , 1987 'r+ stated that applicant shall work with staff to get some type of curb and gutter, sidewalk and som? street widening. Commissioner �adlow expressed concern regarding erosion of the wash. Mr. Diaz explained that certain requirements had to be met that dealt with that specific concern. Chairman Erwood opened the public t.estimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. DAVID NELSON, 74-606 Oriftwood Orive #l , stated that he would like the the street to be public, saying that setbacks are increased for private streets. He indicated that the greenbelts would be the same and felt. that they have complied with all the other conditic�ns for entrances and pyramid ro�fs. Regarding the Whitewater Channel he indicated that they would be cementing the si�e of the bank. Commissioner powns asked Mr. Nelson why he wanted a public st.reet. Mr. Nelson indicated that if it remains private, half the lots would be public, half private. He felt there would be problems with s��me residents paying for the private street. Mr, Diaz felt the city should not have to maint.ain what was essentially a iarge access drive and suggested the use of CCBR's to mitigate the cancern. rrr. Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. KEN NELSON asked for and received clarification regarding added candition #16. Mr. Nelson expressed opposition to the street remaining private due to the fact that l00 percent of the lot owners would have to pay and only 50 percent would actually have use. MR. ED MALATTI , 385 Via Sorno-Wedgewood Glen, indicated that now was the time to development this property and felt this pro,ject w�s viable. Chairman Erwc>od closed the publir_ testimony. Corr�nissioner Richards asked staff about creating findings. Mr. Uiaz expVained that if the majority of the commission feels that because of the spec�ial circumstances associated with the history of this site and feels the demands for off-site improvements are not warranted to be born by this particular dPvelopment in regards to equity, s�me solution could be wc�rked out between the city and the developer. 5 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21 , 1987 Commissioner Ri �:hards stated that would eliminate his concern. � Commissioner powns agreed. Commissioner Richards stated that he would like to make the motion to inciude the necessary findings that would waive the off-site requirement for� property that heads east and asked staff to change one of the conditions of approval to assure: 1 } meandering sidewalks of some size is installed; and 2) if not practicle to widen street, city and public works will come up with a solution, even if temporary, assure safety and allow st�ff and public works the ability to make changes they might need that are not exactly spelled out in thesP conditions. Mr. Diaz stated that there would be added a planning commission condition of clarification stating that it is the intent of the planning commission that public improvements be designed in cooperation between tr�e applicant and the city in such a manner as to achieve the ultimate balance of the needs of the city and assure the quality of the development. and design would be both before the commission for approval . Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. i Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, � adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1215, approving PP 87-11 and TT 22393 sub,�ect to conditions as amended. Carried 5-0. C. Case No. PP 87-13 - MIRALESTE INVESTMENT CORP., Applicant Request for approval of four single-story apartment units located on the south side of Shadow Mountain Drive, 500 feet west of Portola Avenue. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report and rer_ommended approval subject to the addition of a condition for a six foot masonry wall , Chairman Erwood opened the publir_ testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. There being no response, Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being no one, Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. 6 ` 3 � MINUTES PALM OESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21 , 1987 �" Commissioner Whitlock asked if the block wall would ad,join with a wood fence. Mr. Diaz indir_ated that. it would go all the way around the project, Commissioner Richards noted the po��r quality of the drawings and recommended that staff require a certain level of competency ��f drawing� to be submitted. Mr. Uiaz stata�y that he would bring the workiny drawings back after architectural commissfon review. Mr, Diaz recommended approval with the addition of r_�ndition #7 indicating that a six foot masonry wall be const.ructed around the site and that planning commission would rEview and approvai final working drawings. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns , seconded by Commissioner Richard5, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner powns , seconded by Commissic�ner Whitl�ck, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1216, approving PP 87- 13, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-U. . D. Case No. CUP 87-5 - ST. MARGARETS EPISCOPAL CHURCN, Applicant a.. Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow expansion of existing church Facilities including construction of a 27,692 square foot sanctuary on 6.72 acres in the P, S.P. and F�-1 , S.P. zones bounded by Highway 74, the Palm Valiey Storm Channel and the Palm Desert Community Church property. Ms. Sass outlined the salient points of the staff report and indicated that the project. met. all the requirements except for the 48 fo�t high sanctuary which was approved by the r_ity council , an�� recommended approval phase 1 , 2, 3, and 4, subject to the addition of conditions #7 that all access driveways shall be designed for high speed ingress and #8 that all driveways and curb entrance throats be designed to r�ave a minimum length of 50 feet and parking area be redesigned to meet this requirement. Staff stated that the applicant sr�ould return with specific plans for phase 5. Commissioner Richards asked about these types of uses for a church and the p�ssible need t=or a policeperson on duty for high traffic periods and any possible design modifications for this. Mr. Folkers stated that it was designed for non-offir_er control , but felt that 7 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1987 , � � � an officer would make a differenr_e. He felt a good design was needed. Commissioner Ladlow asked for and received clarification regarding the sanctuary height.. Ms. Sass clarified that the adjacent structure was actually higher. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. MI�TON CHAMBERS, 72-484 Milraney Drive, stated that there was a mis-reading in the city council minutes and that St. Margarets was lower in height than the Community Church, not higher , as indicated, and asked for questions from the commission. Commissioner Richards complimented Mr. Chambers on the nice set of plans. Chairman Erwood asl:ed if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. , a a Ar_tion: � Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1217, approving CUP 87-5� subject to r_onditions as amended. Carried 5-0. E. Case No. PM 22499 - William Murray b Associates, Applicant Request for approval of a tentative parcel map to consolidate eight parcels into three along the east side of the Palm Vailey Stormwater Channel south of Hedgehog Street, west of the Kings Point development. Ms. Sass noted that the name on the legal notice needed to t,e amended to William Murray & Associates as the applicant. She stated t.hat the conditions needed to be amended by t.he deletion of community development condition #1 and the addition of 17 public works conditions. i 8 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1987 +••� Moved by Commissioner powns , seconded by Commissioner Ladiow, calling a five minute recess. Carried 5-0. The time was 8:34 p.m. Chairman Erwood recovened the meeting and opened the public testimony and asked if the apF�licant wished to address the commission. MR. BILL MURRAY, 49-630 Paradise Avenue in Morongo Valley, stated that he had reviewed the condit.ions and requested conditions #4, #7, and #it) based on issuance of grading permit . Chairman Erwood clarified that the request was in regards to the time these would be required. Mr. Murray replied yes and indicated that the purpose of the parcel map was to establish boundary lines. He felt that the project was long overdue and stated that all conditions would be met. Mr. Folkers requested clarification regarding the time element the applicant was requesting. Mr. Murray replied at the time of grading or building permit being issued. Mr. Diaz indicated that he did not have a problem. Chairman Erwood reiterated that the request was for conditions #4, #7, and #10 to be amended and effective ��pon issuanr_e of grading permit or construction permits. Mr. Murray replied yes. Mr. Diaz noted that this applicant had been very cooperative with the city and the redevelopment agency in the past. '�"� Cha i rman Erwood asked i f anyone present wi shed to speak i n FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. GARY CHANEY , 72-555 Hedgehog, stated that he was not against the project, but requested clarifir_ation regarding the access points. It. w�s determined that Mr. Chaney was discussing a previously approved project and Ms. Sass stated triat the plans could be reviewed at the community development department. MR. GARY JOHNSON, 72-579 Hedgehog, stated that he was also nat at the last meeting and expressed concern regarding traffic, building height, and phasing. Chairman Erwood informed Mr. Johnson that all of these concerns had been expressed at the last meeting and indicated that he should meet with staff. Mr. Johnson asked for and received r_larification regarding grading. Chairman Erwood closed the public t.estimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Ri�=hards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. 9 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21 , 1987 Moved by Gommissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner powns, "� adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 121$, approving PM 22499 subjer_t to cunditions as amended. Carried 5-0. IX. MISCEILANE0U5 A. Case No. PP 16-83 Amendment #! - PALM DESERT DISPOSAL, Applicant Request for ciarification of use for the Palm OPsert Disposal transfer station located on the south side af Lennon Piace, between Eclectic and Corporate Way. Mr. Diaz explainer� that the applicant wouid be before the commission an May 5 under public hearing, but wished for clarification on the permitting of a transfer station. Mr. Raymond Burke of Palm Desert Disposal reviewed the request and felt there was a definite need for this facility. Mr . Diaz suggested a one-day tour of the Anaheim facility. Commissioner Richards requested additional written information in lieu of a tour. � Mr. George Berkey, Boardmember of Corporate Center Property �wners Association, felt there was a need for this type of facility, but requested an alternate site. Commissioner Richards stated that he would like to hear a detailed report at a public hearing and Commissioner powns stated that he would like to see the transfer station use proposed under a conditional use permit at any location. Mr. Diaz recommended that Mr. Burke talk to adjar_ent property owners prior to the May 5 public hearing. Action: Commission determined that more information was needed and felt ttiat a conditional use permit might be appropriate. X. COMMENTS None. IU .�I MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNtNG COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1987 r.r X[. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Chairman Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Uowns, �djourning the meeting. Carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 17 p.m. �? . ',� �-xr��� RAMON A. DIAZ, Secr � , ATTEST: ..� � - i �/ i C �%'�t%' ` � ��Y � ` RICHARD ERWQOD, Chairman /tm r.. 11 �.r