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Home My WebLink About0202 �FS PALM DFSIIZT PT�NNING CJ�IIKISSI�1 P'IEErING ZUES'D1�Y - FF�[.TF1�ZY 2, 1988 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC C�NPE�t OOIINCIL C��1I�EFt 73-510 FRID 4�2IlaG DRIVE .." * * �c * * * * * * � * * * �c * * * * * * �c * � * * * * NO S'I'UDY SESSION WAS HQ,D. I. CAI� �0 ORDII2 C7iairman E�tia�od called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PI,IDGE OF AI�LDGIANt� Catmissioner Whitlock led in the pledge of allegiance. III. RQLL CALL Me�nbers Present: R.iCk ��,��od, Chairnian Bob Downs Faith Ladlaw Jim Richards Carol WhitloCk Members Absent: None �... Staff Present: Ray Diaz Phil Joy Tim Connor Kar�y Allen GYegg Holtz Tonya Nbr�roe N. APPROVAL OF MINU�FS: Consideration of the January 19, 1988 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Ladlaw, appraving the minutes as submitted. Carried 5-0. V. S[�FrY OF OO�INCIL ACTIdN Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the January 28 council meeting that effects former plaruzing catmission decisions. ..� MINtII'ES PAIM DFSIIZT PLANNING OCr'II"iISSIC�1 F�R[�tY 2, 1988 .ri VI. O�NSIIVT CALII�IDiAR A. Ca..�e No. PP 86-45 - TF�N�.S T.r.�, Applicant � Request for a one year time extension for a project located at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Cany�n Road. Mr. Diaz explained that staff would like to oonditian the extension to include a reimbursemerit agreen�ent for furids the city will expeaxi on the Deep Canyon/Highway 111 realignment and acquire the right-of-way. He ryoted that this was a coridi.tion of appraval to contribute funds when the project develops, but indicated that the city wishes to proceed on the realigr�nent. N�t. SAI�IDY B�AUM, 45-800 Deep Cany�on, addressed the catmission and explained that financing had fallen through and they were in the process of getting financ.ing that sh�uld go through on April 15. He also indicated that the propc�xty was still in escrow and it might be difficult to obtain the present awner's agreem�nt. Mr. Diaz stated that the precise plan appraval n� with the land and recamiended that this matter be continued to Marr�h 15 and the applicant will krxxa if he has the property and at that t�me the � oarrnission can decide whether or ryot to app�ve the time extension. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Corcmissioner Richards, oontinuirx� PP 86-45 to March 15, 1988. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC I-� A. Case No. TT 23148 - SF�CO Il1C., Applicant Request for appraval of a 15 lot residential subdivision located on the west side of Edgehill Drive sout�h of Pitahaya. Mr. Joy outlined the salient points of the staff report. He ;n�;cated that a letter was received by N�. George Fox requesting that appraval be withheld until water rights have bee.n acquired fran Lawell Wooden. Staff reccnr�nded approval of the project. Commissioner Richards expressed concern regarding single family h�mes backing onto the channel and the channel's ability to withstand 2 '�' 6Tp/ � MIIV[7I'E:S PALM DFSIIZT PLArIIQING QO[�'IISSI�1 ^�.�tzY 2, 1988 `� a 200-300 year stonn, citing previous problems with the channel. He was also cancenzed about the city being held harmless against potential problems that might occur. He also asked staff if a GUWD sezvice road w�uld be part of their right-of-way. N�. Jay replied that a 12 foot service road is part of the right-of-way and is not on the private property. Staff felt that the six foot wall would pravide sane protection. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the oamiission. NIl�. BILL MURRAY, engineer, 49-630 Paradise Street in Nbrongo Valley, informed cannission that he was irYvolved in the creation of the channel. He stated that he would be glad to pravide the camussion with a diagram showing the service road being approximately 20 feet wide. He also felt that information oould be produced from city files that wr�uld alleviate ooncerns. He indicated that they use standarri practices and take all safety precautions and explained the process of soil reports and soil reconstruction. He felt sanething could be wc�rked out with public works for possible pad height adjustmP.nt, also. He indicated that he wr�uld be praviding the city with a project that would benefit the camnuiity. ... Catmissioner Richard.s rx�ted that on the letter sutxnitted frcm GVWD any questions could be addressed by a N�-. Bob Meleg. He asked that the applicant contact Mr. Meleg to cane to the next meeting or supply a statement that would assure the commission that an occurrence of a 100-200 year flood would not negatively irrtpact hcmes back:ing onto the ch��u�nel. Cannissioner Daar�s questioned haw wide the service mad would be, haw far back from the road the hcmes would be, more infonnation on the block wall, and how they plan to keep chi.ldren out of the channel. N�. Murray stated that along their property line is a six foot block wall; betwee.n block wall and the service road will be a chain l.ink fence (being constructed naw); and he recalled the service road being 20 feet. Catmissioner Dawns asked haw far the house pads were fran the channel. N�. Nhuzay stated that he w�uld prepare a drawing stxxaing the distance. Mr. Murray stated that they accept the conditions of approval, but questioned the need for sidewalks under public w�rks condition #5. He felt that landscaping would be of more benefit to the camnuzi.ty and sidewalk wr�uld be inconsistent with the neighbortx�od. Staff r. 3 TIIN[JI�S PAT�i DES�T PLANNING QOr'I`�SSI�I F'E�I�JP,RY 2, 1988 � explained that this is coiuzcil policy and if the tentative tract is appraved, the applicant could appeal this to the council. Chaizman Es�,x�od asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR of the project. Nfft. C�iARLES LE'ITEftMAN, 3250 Wilshire Boulevar�d in Los Angeles, stated that he appreciated the concerns expressed. He stated that on behalf o£ the developer, they have txied to make the project as beneficial as possible and that with the developmerit of the property with the six foot wall addresses the safety factor mentioned by Catmissioner Dawns. He felt that this development would be an asset to the city and hoped that G�7WU would make a stand upholciing their letter. Mr. Diaz suggested a continuance to February 16. N�. Lederman ooncurred. C�iainnan Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in OPP06ITIC�1 to the proposed. NIlZ. DEAN SHOII�N, 72-495 Pitahaya, expressed oo�nr,ern regarding flood.irig and indicated that in 1981 when water hit this area, it hit at a 90 degree angle and came canpletely wer the wall. �1D He stated that if he had a har�e there, he would be concenled. Ccnmission �thanked Mr. Shoeman for his input. Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, secor�ded by CcRmissianer Daai�.s, continuing TT 23148 to February 16, 1988. Carried 5-0. VIII. MI A. Bob Mayer F�x�ty located at Mo�terey and Camtry C1ub. Mr. Diaz explained that due to bad weather, Nfr. Mayer was mt able to attend the meeting and requested a continuance. Cannissioner DaHms stated that he wauld be absent frcm the next meeting and requested a continuance of four we�eks (March 1). Ccmnission conc,�red. Mr. Corur�r inforn�d oamLission that a motion was riot needed. 4 .r i � rmv��s � PALM DFS�T P'LArII1ING 00[�'A�SSI�1 j FID�R[TARY 2, 1988 ' i `� B. Selection of a oamLissioner for RV ooRmittee. Cannissioner Dawns indicated that he would be willirig to serve on this aomnittee if Carrnissioner Richarrts cauld fill in for him � in his absence. Ccamissioner Richards con�u�red. � I Action: Nbved by Ccrmtissioner Richards, secorided by Carmissioner Whitlock, selecting Caimissionex Dawns to the RV aor►mittee by minute rrotion. Carried 5-0. IX. ORAL C�"AA�lICATI�V'S None. X. OQM�V'I5 Commissioner Richards asked staff to irivestigate Palmer Cable's rer,ent program changes deletirig two L.A. stations: KFAC (classical) and HICQO (jazz). Mr. Diaz indicated that he wo�.ild ask Ntr. Ortega to aontact them. CaTmissioner Richards stated that he did not feel r„ these stations �nterfered with local stations' proyraRmirig. N�. Diaz iiuiicated that there will be a planning commissioners' conference in March and that he w�uld have more informatian at the next meetirig. XI. ADJOURI�II�1T Moved by Commissioner powns, seoo�ded by C'Yxrmissi Whitlock, adjouxning the meeting. Carried 5-0. The meeting was jo�rned at 8:26 p.m. . /�WL� ' R�N A. DIAZ, Secret ATPEST: � J I , Vice C�irman /� w 5