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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0616 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JUNE 16, 1987 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED HARING DRIVE NO STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Erwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Richards led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Rick Erwood, Chairman Faith Ladlow Jim Richards Carol Whitlock Members Absent: Bob Downs �,.. Staff Present: Ray Diaz Tim Connor Steve Smith Catherine Sass Joe Gaugush Dean Lewis Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Request for approval of the June 2, 1987, meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, approving the minutes of June 2, 1987, as submitted. Carried 4-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. 'Diaz outlined the salient points of the June 11 , 1987, city council meeting. r..r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 16, 1987 V1. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PMW 87-7 - DAVE JENKINS, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map waiver assigning two feet along southerly property line. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 4-0. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. ZOA 87-1 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of possible amendments to some of the development standards in the R-2 and R-3 zones. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report. He noted that on May 14, 1987, city council approved some pending R-3 lots. Mr. Smith indicated that if commission still wished to consider down-zoning, staff would send notices to all R-3 residences. moo Otherwise, staff would prepare a report for city council . Commissioner Richards noted that there had been a recent Supreme Court landmark decision effecting rights of property owners and felt that with only eight lots in the city zoned R-3 this issue should be ended. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Chairman Erwood concurred with Commission Richards and staff. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commission Richards, directing staff to prepare a report for city council outlining commission's decision for no action. Carried 4-0. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 16, 1987 B. Case No. PP 87-7 - LAUREL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Applicant Request for reconsideration of a site plan, specifically circulation, on a 21 ,580 square foot retail building in the general commercial zone on the south side of Highway 111 at the city's western boundary. Ms. Sass reviewed the background and explained that on April 23, 1987, city council approved the plan with only the south curb cut. Staff felt that with the addition of a deceleration/acceleration lane the concerns would be mitigated. Applicant will present this request to the city council for review. Also, staff added a condition that a minimum of four feet of landscaping from the edge of the sidewalk to pavement along Highway 111 be provided. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. CHARLES MARTIN stated that enough landscaping would be provided to hide vehicles, plus they have an additional two feet. `.. Commissioner Whitlock asked how many feet of landscaping was required. Mr. Diaz replied four feet minimum and they would have three or four after that. Commissioner Ladlow asked about the height of the landscaping. Mr. Martin replied that they did not have enough room for a berm and indicated that by code landscaping could be no higher than 30 inches. Commissioner Richards felt that hiding cars along Highway 111 was not a major concern. Chairman Erwood 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 Ladlow, adopting the findings presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, adopting Amended Planning Commission Resolution No. 1206. Carried 4-0. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 16, 1987 gof C. Case No. TT 22622 - RICK JOBE CONSTRUCTION, Applicant Request for approval of a tentative tract map and negative declaration of environmental impact for a 10 lot subdivision on the west side of Sunrose Lane. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report and added community development condition #5 to read, "Plans for single family dwellings on these ten units shall be individually reviewed through the city's architectural review commission to assure compatibility with surrounding residences." Staff recommended approval . Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. RICK JOBE addressed the commission and noted that he was not asking for a variance or any easements. He indicated that he was working with the homeowners association. He also indicated that he had spoken to Mr. Larry Spicer of Ironwood Country Club and received approval . Commissioner Richards asked about the CCBR's. Mr. Jobe replied that their CC&R's are fine except for one point and indicated that WAO hopefully after a meeting with the board, they would be part of the association. Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. DOUGLASS GRIFFITHS, president of Ironwood No. 9 Homeowners Association, stated that no agreement had been reached at this time and noted that the association has 3500 square feet as the minimum CCBR's building size and wished to maintain that standard because of property values. He voiced concern over the use of the street (Sunrose) and indicated that if the applicant did not join the association, some method of recompense should be required for the maintenance of this private street. He also expressed concern for blow sand problems, grading coming down from Sunrose and drainage. MR. FRANK TRAIN, 49200 Sunrose Lane, stated that he was speaking as an interested property owner and a new member of the Ironwood #9 Board of Directors. He felt that particular care should be given to drainage and requested that a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Sunrose and Crosby Lanes. He also indicated 4 coo MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 16, 1987 r.. that the applicant should join the association, or at least compensate the association for maintenance of the street. Commissioner Whitlock asked that Mr. Train be more specific regarding share of costs and maintenance. Mr. Train indicated that if they belong to the association, everything is taken care of; otherwise the street maintenance and embankment along the west side of Sunrose Lane should be contributed to by the applicant. Mr. Diaz noted that the city cannot require a stop s i gn on private streets and cannot require a property owner to join a private homeowners association. He expressed a desire for the two parties to work amicably. With regard to the maintenance of Sunrose Lane, Mr. Diaz suggested that the deeds be checked to see if access was granted. Commissioner Richards asked for and received clarification by Mr. Connor regarding easement rights. MR. ROBERT ROTTSCHAEFFER asked about grading and pad heights. MR. VICTOR VILLENEUVE, 73-241 Highway III , explained that the natural slope from southwest to northeast would be maintained as close as possible to what is presently there. He indicated %NW that no additional fill was being added. Upon questioning by Mr. Rottschaeffer, Mr. Villeneuve stated that height was eight feet on the most southerly lot and five feet across Crosby Lane. Mr. Rottschaeffer also asked about JFK Trail . Mr. Villeneuve replied that it would be improved. Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Mr. Connor noted that the easement could be paid for by common law even if they don't get together. Chairman Erwood stated that city staff will assure that what has been reported will be followed through. Commissioner Richards felt that the major point is water problems. He felt that the city and public works should be involved and applicant file a master drainage plan. Mr. Gaugush stated that specific plans need to be submitted and will be reviewed. The commission and engineer further discussed drainage issues. Commissioner Ladlow asked if the applicant would be paving all of Crosby from Della Robbia. Mr. Villeneuve replied only within the limits of the project. Mr. Griffiths also reiterated his concerns. Commissioner Richards commented that when the developer comes back w.. 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 16, 1987 some mitigation might need to be imposed and directed public works to work with the developer. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1233, approving TT 22622, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 4-0. VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. Continued Case No. PP 16-83 Amendment #1 - HOWARD PARCELL, PALM DESERT DISPOSAL, Applicant Request for adoption of a resolution of denial prepared per commission direction. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, adopting the findings as present. Carried 3-1 (Chairman Erwood voted no. ) No Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1234, denying PP 16-83 Amendment #1 . Carried 3-1 (Chairman Erwood voted no. ) IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. X. COMMENTS None. 6 rrm>1 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 16, 1987 XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Ladlow, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, to adjourn the meeting. Carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret ATTEST: � r RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman /tm 7 rr..