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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 24, 1987
7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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NO STUDY SESSION WAS HELD.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Richards called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ladlow led in the pledge of allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jim Richards, Vice Chairman
Bob Downs (Arrived after start of meeting)
Faith Ladlow
Carol Whitlock
Members Absent: Richard Erwood
Staff Present: Ray Diaz
Tim Connor
�.,. Dean Lewis
Tonya Monroe
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Request for approval of the November 17, 1987 meeting minutes.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Ladlow, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock,
approving the minutes as submitted. Carried 3-0.
V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
No city council meeting was held since the last planning commission
meeting.
VI . CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS rr
A. Continued Discussion on the North Sphere Specific Plan and Draft
Environmental impact Report - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for consideration of the North Sphere
Specific Plan and Draft Environmental Impact
Report for the area generally located south of
Interstate 10, west of Washington Street, north
of 42nd and the Whitewater Channel , and east of
Monterey Avenue.
Mr. Diaz explained that the subcommittee has been meeting every
Monday and is approximately half way through the plan. He presented
various changes the committee made to the proposed plan by Wallace,
Roberts and Todd. Mr. Diaz stated that the committee wanted to
identify areas of concern expressed by property owners, commission,
and staff (i .e. sphere of influence area and WRT proposed zoning, and
noise impacts within 2000 feet of the railroad tracks) .
Chairman Richards opened the public testimony and asked if anyone
present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed.
MR. F.X. MCDONALD, 1900 E. Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, noted
that the subcommittee spent a lot of time of the plan and felt
that more time should be spent on apartment and single family
uses. He indicated that WRT had the right idea, but should not
have called it dormitory housing and felt that the city should
give higher densities closer to the city and lessen them toward
Interstate 10.
MR. GORDON E . PAULUS, planning consultant, 37-711 Peacock
Circle in Rancho Mirage, concurred with Mr. McDonald. He
indicated that he represents the owner of 40 acres on the
northeast corner of Monterey and Country Club. He felt that
higher density in that area would be appropriate.
MR. CHARLES MARTIN, 40-090 Thunderbird Lane in Rancho Mirage,
stated that he was representing Visa Development, the 320 acre
parcel at Gerald Ford, Monterey Avenue and Frank Sinatra. He
indicated that a golf course architect had been hired and
requested a study session before the commission and indicated
that December 15 would be acceptable.
Commission concurred with the study session and Commissioner Downs
complimented the subcommittee on what they had accomplished.
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Mr. Diaz suggested a continuance to January 19, 1988, which would be
a regular meeting. Vice Chairman Richards concurred. Mr. Diaz
stated that if anyone has any questions, to call his office.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock,
continuing this matter to January 19, 1988. Carried 4-0.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. F.X. McDonald expressed concern regarding east/west roads. He
noted that he was an investor in this area before Bill Bone. He
stated that when Chaparral Country Club was built he questioned 42nd
Avenue being extended, but they wouldn't put it through. Mr.
McDonald felt that Monterey Avenue should not be loaded down with
traffic signals, noted that there was controversy with Indian Wells
with widening Highway Ill to six lanes, and noted the difficulty of
getting from Rancho Mirage to Indio without straight-line streets or
other east/west roads. He indicated there are no east/west roads
`• from Monterey to Country Club. He recommended extending Hovley Lane
and felt that there is a necessity to do it now.
X. COMMENTS
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Downs,
adjourning the meeting. Carried 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secr to
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
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