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Home My WebLink About0105 �ES . ; PHLM DESF�tT PL�fNNING O�T'IISSIO�I I�EPIIV�G ' Z[JESDAY - JAN[k�FtY 5, 1988 � 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC C�VTFR C�[�CIL C��F�t ; 73-510 F�tID 4�tIlaG DRIVE i � i * 7Y 7k * * 7�C 7k 7k !k * 7k 7�C * �C �C 7k 7k * 7�C * * �C 7k * 7�C * * � 1 � � NO S�IDY SESSIO�J WAS HEI,D PRIOR TO Tf-IE I��'ING. � • I. C�LL TO ORDIIt C]zairman �y,�od called the meeting to ord�x at 7:00 p.m. II. PLIDGE OF ALLF]GI�NCE Chairman EY��'�od led in the pledge of allegiar�. III. ROLL C�LL MetnUPxs Prnsexlt: RiCk F��od, Ch3innan Faith Ladlaw � Jim Richard5 Ca�ol Whitlock . Mect�k�ers Abse.nt: Bob Davns - Staff Present: Ray Diaz Tim Coru�or � �,,,, Joe Gaugush Phil Drell Catherine Sass Zbnya Moa��oe N. APP1t�VAL OF MIIV(TPES: Dece+mber 15, 1987 . Cor�.sideratioaz for approval the December 15, 1987 meeting minutes. - Acti�: . Moved by Commissi�er Ladlaw, seooa�ded by Cbmiissioa�er i�itlock, approving the minutes as submitted. Carried 4-0. � V. S�tM�RY OF 00(�ACIL AGTIO�I N�. Diaz explained that there had been no crn.uicil meeting since the last plar�ing catmission meeting. Mr. Diaz introduced Mr. Dan Ehrler to the c�ccimission. He explained that he is tt�e new executive vice president of the c�ha►riber of �x�ce. �... MIl1[T�FS • PAI,M DFSII�T PLFINNING OONZ�ffSSI0�1 JAN(JARY 5, 1988 � VI. C0�ISENT (3�LIIJDAR None. VII. PUBLIC H�:ARIl�IGS A. Continued Case No. ZAA 87-3 - CITY OF PAIM DFS�RT, Applicant Request for appraval of an amenchnent to zanirig ordinance chapter 25.58.070 A & B to allow special limitations in the residential zone. Action: WITHDRAWN B. Case No. DA 86-7 AN�TID[�IFNP - PAI�[�A SN�LLWOOD, Applicant Request for an ame.nc�ne.nt to DA 86-7 removing contradictory provisions resulting from appraved ameru�nents to PP 86-43 relating to congregate care services offered as part of a 243 unit senior hou.sux� project located on 23 acres on the north side of FYed Waring Drive, 1400 feet east of Cook Street. � N�. Drell explained that when the last amendme,nt was appraved, sane wr�rding was averlooked in the develognent agreement that should be deleted to make it consistent. Cannission and staff discussed in-lieu fees and when these fees would be available for use. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to address the c�rmission, in FAWR or OPP06ITION. There bei.ng no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Ladlaw, seconded by Catmissianer Whitlock, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-1 (Carmissioner Richard.s voted rx�). Moved by Commissioner Ladlaw, seconded by Catmissioner Whitlock, adr�pting PlannuZg Commission Resolution No. 1269, recommending approval of DA 86-7 Amendment to city council. Carried 3-1 (Carmissioner Richards voted rx�). 2 �, MINCII'FS PALM DESERT P'I�FIN�TING OOM�LISSI�1 JA�VU�tY 5, 1988 " C. Case No. QJP 87-16 - DII�TIS GODDQ�, Applicant Request for appraval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and conditional use pernu.t to allaw oonstruction of a 6850 square foot professional office building located at the northwest corner of Deep Canyon Road and Alessaridro Drive. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and felt the proposal was consistent with city goals and re��ded approval. Commissioner Whitlock questioned the viability of narrowing Alessandro and the i�leme�ztation of the plan. Mr. Drell explained that most people expressed appraval of the plan and it w�uld be c�cnpleted a block at a time. (�airman �Yux�od opened the public testimoriy and asked tYie appl.icant to address the ccmnission. MR. RICK HOLDEN, 44-267 Monterey, stated he was present to answer any questions and clarified that they were rx�t asking for or getting any additional land by the narrowing of ,r, Alessandro, but would be allawed to build closer to their awn property line. (�ainnan EY��ood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being r� one, the public testimarYy was closed. Caimissioner Richards stated that he was in fawr of the proposal and felt that it met all the conditions of apprc7val. Gannissioruer Whitlock concurred.. Action: Moved by Camdssioner Richards, seoonded by Carmissioner Whitlock, acbpting the finclings as presented by staff. C,azried 4-0. Nbved by Carmissioner Richards, seconded by Catmissioner Whitlock, adoptj.ng Planriing Catmission Resolution No. 1270, approving CUP 87-16, subject to �itions. Carried 4-0. Nbved by CamLissioner Richards, seconded by CamLissioner Whitlock, recommending to city oouncil by minute motion that this pro�ect lTlltiate the Alessandro redesign for the Deep CanyonjDe Anza block. Carr'ied 4-0. ... 3 NLIIVU�FS PALM DESE�ZT PI,ANNIIVG OONTIZSSI�1 JANUl1RY 5, 1988 rli D. Case No. PP 87-35 - RIQ�RD OLIPf�Nr & A C IATFS, Applicant Request for approval to constxuct a 1,117 square foot addition to an existing building at 74-280 Highway 111. Ms. Sass outlined the salient points of the staff report and reviewed the architectural commission concerns regarding parking lot circulation. Staff recannexided approval with the conditions as listed. Carinissioner Richards asked about use of the parkirx� lot and Ms. Sass indicated that when she was by there it was appro�mately half full. Catmissioner Richards felt that the parking lot count sYx�uld have bee.n taken on several different occasions. Chairman Erwood o ened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the oam�ission. MR. RICHARD OLIPHANr, 77-900 Avenue of the State in Palm Desert, reviewed the histoiy of the building. He disagreed with the staff report regardirig the alley and traffic and stated that he would rather have extra parking spaces then a second access. He indicated that the garbage containers are at the '■�' end of the lot and felt there was plenty of roan for the tivcks to turn around in. He expressed agreement with the conditions. Carmissioner Ladlaw asked Mr. OlipYiant who wide the ex.isting access is and he replied that 24 feet and indicated that the alley goes straight through fran Alessandro. Ccmnissioner Whitlock asked if this w�uld create a new office or expansion of an existing one. N�. Oliphant indicated that it would be a new office, but felt it would appear to be part of the original buildirx�. C7�airman Er��od asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITIaN to the prop�sed. Nh2. SAI�IDY HAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon Road, stated that he has witnessed several instances of near accidents, sane ir7vr�lving pedestrians. He felt that ar�other thirx3 to con.sider is the people parking on the frontage road and access to a rear door. He indicated that he was not connected with this pro�ect and was speaking as a concerned citizen. • C�ainnan E��x�od closed the public testimony and asked for ocnmission axm�ents. 4 � MII�1[TI'E.S PALM DF�ERT PI�NNING QONA�SSI�1 JANUARY 5, 1988 V Cannissioner Richards asked for a clarification on staff's oa�nt regardirx� the number of parking spaces. Mr. Diaz explained that dead-end parking stalls are unique to the Coachella Valley and expressed safety coricerns. Catmissioner Richards felt that some leeway was needed to allaw staff ar� the applicant to resolve this issue. Mr. Diaz irx3icated that if agreement canr�t be reached, the matter will be brought back to the cor�Lission for a decision. Cha.irmari ��od reiterated that oondition numher 5 under oonmunity develognent w�uld be ames�ded to read that issue of a seoond driveway shall be oontingent upon agreemexit between the applicant and staff, or by further plaruzing oamiissian action. Action: Nbved by Cannissianer Richards, seoonded by Caimissioner Whitlock, adr�pting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Maved by Catmissioner Richard.s, seconded by CamLissioner Whitlock, adopting Plannirx3 Ca►mission Resolution No. 1271, apprwing PP 87-35, subject to conditions as amex�ded. Carried 4-0. E. Case No. TT 23151 - TI-iE VILI�S AT DFSF�tT FALLS, Applicant .... Request for approval to re-subdivide a portion of Tract 15001-1, Desert Falls Country Club at the riortheast corner of Cook Street and Countxy Club Drive. Ms. Sass outlined the salient points of the staff report and added a condition of approval that if any problem develops regarding oonditions of approval, coru3itions of the precise plan prevail wer conditions for TT 23151. Staff recamiended. approval of the tract map. Cnairman Erti�od opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to address the ccr�ussion. There being n�o respoi�,se, C7iairman �Y��od asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPP06ITI0�1 • to the proposal. MS. AUDRY KEITI-II.,ER, property manager for Desert Falls Hcn�mers Association, received clarification regarding the tract ntanber and informed commission that the association will not meet until January 22 to discuss Mr. Temple's request for lot F and the continuation of Desert Falls Drive to be turned over to � 5 MIIV[TI'ES PAIM DESF�T P'I,ANNING QO[�'II�IISSIO�J JA� 5, 1988 �► him. She requested that this matter be continued until after the Y�wners associatian meeting. Camu.ssioner Richards requested clarification regarcling the streets. Mr. Gaugush indicated that with interest being held by the association, the tentative map can be appraved, but a final map can not be made without the association cor�.sent. Staff rec�nended that the matter be continued to the meetim� of FebruaYy 16. Cam�issian ooncurred. Action• Nbved by Camtissioner Richards, seconded by Cannissioner Whitlock, continuuig TT 23151 to February 16, 1988. Carried 4-0. VIII. NSISC�LL�ANDO(JS A. Bob Mayer property - northeast corner of Nb�terey Avenue and CountYy Club Drive. Mr. Diaz explained that this it�n should have been scheduled as a study session item, but was inadvertently r�ot scheduled, so the item was placed on the agenda. "'r Nfft. OORDON PAULUS, 37-711 Peacock Circle in RancYn Mirage, described the project they w�ould like to build on the northeast corner of Nbnterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. Mr. Jerry Dicker and Ntr. Bob Mayer also addressed the ocamission with input an the project. Cnairman E.Y��od questioned tw� story units being placed next to a mobile hane park. Catmissioner Richards noted that when dealing with • mixed-use develo�xnents, the city would like to see the sirigle family units and canr�rcial area oonstYucted sitnultaneou.sly, but felt this proposal was �too intensive a use and much more th�z what the city has been looking for in the north sphere. The applicant indicated that he would like to w�rk with staff; and ccnmission suggested that he talk to local business associations. IX. ORAL OON�9UNICATIONS None. 6 �„r MIIV[TI�S PALM DESERT PL�NNING 00[�'TZISSION JAN[J1�ZY 5, 1988 +.r X. pONd��IV'I`S Mr. Diaz asked the cannission to bring theix draft environmental impact reports that were in the packets to the meeting of the 19th. XI. ADJOUFtI�Il�gIVT Moved by Commissioner Richar�d.s, seconded by Carmissianer Ladlaw, adjourniux� the meeting. Carried 4-0. The meetirig was adj ourned at 9:14 p,m. :��,.� � � ''"-�i✓��`��✓�I'� • RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre ; ` ATTEST: / `, , ��-�- �%�� IC�iARD ER4d00D, Chairman .r�. �� r 7