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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0607 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JUNE 7, 1988 "Now 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE STUDY SESSION WAS HELD IN THE ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM AT 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Erwood called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. II. 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 Kandy Allen Dick Folkers Catherine Sass Phil Drell Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of the May 17, 1988 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, approving the minutes as submitted. Carried 4-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz informed commission there were no items at the May 26 city council meeting directly impacting planning commission decisions. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PP 87-5 - 0. MICHAEL HOMME, Applicant Pbggaest fix aril of a one-year time actersicn for four pmfessi,a-ial office buildings located on N�i'ES PALM DESERT PLANNING CC44ISSION JUNE 7, 1988 the west side of Monterey Avenue, north of Arboleda Avenue. B. Case No. PP 87-7 - LAUREL DEVELOPMENT, Applicant Request for approval of a one-year time extension for a 21,500 square foot retail building on the south side of Highway 111 at the city's western boundary- C. Case No. PP 87-24 - MWrEREY INVESTMENT GROLjp, Applicants Request for approval of a one-year time extension due to changes required by a major proposed tenant requiring a medical office occupancy verses the original general office use and to allow architectural commission review, located at the southwest corner of Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive. D. Case No. PMW 88-8 - M. RIGON LENTZ, Applicant Request for approval of merging lots 21 and 22 into one parcel located at Joshua Tree Street and Juniper. to Action: Moved by Commissioner Ladlow, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case Nos. GPA 87-6, C/Z 87-13, and PP 87-37 - COOK HOVLEY STREET ASSOCIATES, Applicant Request for approval of a development agreement, general plan amendment, change of zone, precise plan of design and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow construction of 612 apartment units on the south side of Hovley Lane approximately 1300 feet east of Portola. Mr. Diaz explained that the item was continued to allow council to select a subcommittee to review the park location and discuss the proposed use. He indicated that they had met and recc mlended that 2 Nam= PALM DESERT PLANNIW7 OCMUSSION JUNE 7, 1988 the open space area be unified into one area, not divided, and the project should be moved westerly as originally planned with open space to the east. He stated that the final design of the park plan would occur at a later date. Mr. Diaz noted that the applicant lowered the number of units to 612 and increased the buffer between the project and Hovley Lane to 100 feet. He indicated that the applicant was requesting a continuance to allow them to revise their plans. Staff recaniended that commission hear any testimony and then continue the case to June 21. Commissioner Whitlock asked for some assurance that the land being dedicated to the city actually could be developed into a park. Commissioner Richards also asked about the drainage plan. Mr. Folkers stated that a drainage plan was supposed to have been submitted to public works, but noted that it had not been received. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. JACK BUTLER, the developer working with the land owner, stated that they were requesting a continuance to allow incorporation into their plan of the committee's recommendation and also wished to have Commissioner Downs present since he was on the ccmmittee. vow Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. JIM PIERCE, 75-715 Ultimera in Indian Wells, stated that he was the Vice President of DYSO and spoke in favor of a project that would produce more park land for the city. MS. PHYLLIS THOMPSON, fran the Marriott, stated that she had no objection to a park being developed, but felt that the project's density was too high and was not compatible with the Marriott's development. She stated that she had asked Mr. Paul Gilmore to prepare an impact scale for the commission demonstrating the visual impact this development would have on the Marriott Property. MR. PAUL GILMORE, ASL Engineering, stated that he had an exaggerated scale of the impact of this project on the Marriott development. Discussion ensued on the scale used by Mr. Gilmore and Commissioner Richards stated that he felt the presentation had been done very 3 %V.. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING 0C MISSION JUNE 7, 1988 poorly and objected to the diagram prepared by Mr. Gilmore not being Mai to scale. Chairman EYwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. MR. BUTLER also asked questions regarding the exhibit and then informed the oommission that he would bring a plan to scale with him to the next meeting. Commissioner Whitlock stated that she would like some assurance at the next meeting that the land is developable into a park and what would be involved in developing it. Mr. Butler noted that the land would be graded for the park along with their project. Commissioner Whitlock also informed Mr. Butler that she felt that the landscaping should be mature, regardless of the density and also felt that the 100 feet would not be enough. She requested that a landscape plan be brought to the next meeting reflecting those changes. Mr. Butler concurred. Action: Moved by Camissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, continuing this case to June 21, 1988, to allow the applicant time to revise plans incorporating subcommittee changes. Carried 4-0. B. Case No. PM 23733 - DAVID FREEZMAN & Cam., INC., Applicant Request for approval of 'a two lot parcel map for financing purposes of 160 acres located between Frank Sinatra and Gerald Ford Drive, 1320 feet east of Portola Avenue. Acted on by city council - no planning commission action needed. Action: No action required. C. Case No. PP 86-1 (Refile) - TRAM ccmTRUCTION AND DEVELOpMENr, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan for a 10 unit apartment project on .57 acres located within the R.3 S.O. zone on the south side of 4 r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 7, 1988 o Fred Waring Drive, 125 feet west of San Pascual Avenue. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. GABRIEL KING, with Carousel Design Group, described the building materials to be used. 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. Commissioner Richards requested more information on the senior overlay zone and the density being requested. He felt the density was too high. Mr. Drell explained that the zoning was R-3 S.O., which allows one unit per 2500 square feet. He indicated that in the senior overlay zone density bonuses can be requested if they applicant chooses to develop units for seniors, but indicated that the applicant in this case was only requesting the base zone. %now Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Chairman Erwood, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-1 (Commissioner Richards voted no. ) Moved by Camussioner Whitlock, seconded by Chairman Erwood, adopting Planning Ccmnission Resolution No. 1288, approving PP 86-1, subject to conditions. Carried 3-1 (Commissioner Richards voted no. ) D. Case No. C/Z 88-3 - RENMSSAMM LAND COmpANy, Applicant Request for approval of a change of zone from R-1 (single family) and R-2 S.P. (single family) to O.P. (office professional) for three lots on the south side of Park View Drive between Monterey Avenue and Acacia Drive. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report. He explained that the applicant is requesting office professional use as recomended in the Palma Village Plan and noted that no complaints had been received about this parcel. Staff recommended approval. 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING C014USSION JUKE 7, 1988 rr Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the oc mission. MR. PAUL POSEN, 82-231 Johnson in Indio, thanked the conmission for their consideration and asked for approval of the request to allow conformance with the Palma Village Plan. 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. Commissioner Richards stated that he was present when the ccmnission allowed this and didn't believe there has been a problem. Action: Moved by Connissioner Richards, seconded by Cc missioner Whitlock, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Ccnwdssioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1289, approving C/Z 88- 3, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. E. Case No. DA-2 - DWGr AS WIMDU SYSTEMS Applicant Request for approval of amendments to or the possible void of the existing development agreement specifying terms and conditions for the marketing and sales of residential condominiums in Mountain View Falls. Mr. Diaz outlined the alternatives listed in the staff report and indicated that per the city attorney's reccwmendation an additional option was available to the oc mission. Ms. Allen indicated that the commission could, by minute motion, adopt the finding that the affordable housing agreement has been complied with so that the remainder of the agreement is in full force, rather than terminated. Commissioner Richards stated that he was concerned about setting a precedent. He indicated that he would like to hear from the public. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant would address the oc mission. 6 NBIV(JPES PALM DESERT PLAMIW7 COMMISSION JUNE 7, 1988 MR. JOHN DOUJGIAS, Cathedral City, requested reaffirmation that the agreement stipulations had been met. Chairman Erwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. MR. ROBERT SCHMITZ, 311 Tava Lane, stated that he was the president of the homeowners association. He indicated that the owners were in agreement with Mr. Douglas and would not like to see someone else cane in and built something that would not be compatible. Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Commission discussed the various options and felt that it should be recommended to council that development agreement conditions and intent had been met and should be terminated or allowed to expire. Action: Moved by Chairman Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, reocnrending to city council that Development Agreement #2 conditions and intent have been satisfied and said agreement should be terminated or allowed to expire. Carried 4-0. F. Case No. TT 23724 - THE VILLAS AT DESERT FALLS, Applicant Request for approval to re-subdivide 25.7 acres of land into 66 single family hone lots and 5 common lots in the northwest section of the Desert Falls tract located on 404 acres of land at Cook Street and Country Club Drive. Ms. Sass outlined the salient points of the staff report, noting that the architectural commission had approved the plan. Commissioner Ladlow noted the reduction and Ms. Sass clarified that there was no intent to transfer the density to elsewhere on the project and noted the revision made to the landscaping for Frank Sinatra and Cook. Cannission noted that this item and the next were similar and decided to discuss them simultaneously. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked the applicant if he wished to address the commission. 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 7, 1988 low MR. MARK TEMPLE indicated that he would like the conditions modified to delete the references to two-story units for both cases, and reviewed previous modifications for two story units next to Avondale. Chairman EYwood asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION on either case. There being no one, Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. After discussion regarding the two-story units, camussion concurred with the applicant to delete those conditions of approval. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Cc nissioner Whitlock, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1290, approving TT 23724, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 4-0. G. Case No. TT 23723 - THE VILLAS AT DESERT FALLS, Applicant Request for approval to re-subdivide a 10 acre two portion of the Desert Falls tract along Cook Street into 20 lots for custom home sites. See discussion for Case No. TT 23724. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Cammissioner Whitlock, adopting Planning Cannission Resolution No. 1291, approving TT 23724, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 4-0. VIII. MIISCE LT AN EX= A. 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 8 MINUTES PALM DESSERT PLANNING CQTMIISSIC N JUNE 7, 1988 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 noted that City of Rancho Mirage representatives were in the audience and suggested hearing from them. MR. RANDY BINDER, planning department, indicated that they had not received for cccmient a copy of the North Sphere Specific Plan or the Draft Environmental Report. He stated that he had copies of two letters, in addition to numerous phone calls, requesting these copies. He noted that they had received the public hearing notices for the project in 1987 and understood that revisions had changed the plan. He indicated that he was willing to work with staff. Mr. Diaz reminded Mr. Binder of the many extensive public hearings that had taken place, as well as committee discussions on the specific plan, all of which Rancho Mirage had received notification. However, he indicated that he would have no problem meeting with Mr. Binder at his convenience to discuss modifications to the plan. Upon questioning by Commission Whitlock, Mr. Diaz explained that he had heard from WRT and would be sending his recommendation regarding them ..• to the city council. Commissioner Richards informed Mr. Binder that there wasn't anything underhanded being done in the city's changes to the plan and felt that Rancho Mirage should have been represented at the previous meetings to hear the discussion. He noted that a Westin Hotel project was being proposed, and indicated that Rancho Mirage was sent a request for comment. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Chairman Erwood asked for a motion. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, continuing this case to July 5, 1988. Carried 4-0. B. Discussion of hillside home. Mr. Diaz gave an oral report and stated that while the landscaping might be deficient, all other conditions seem to be met. 9 too PALM DESERT PLANNUU COM IISSIC K JUNE 7, 1988 low IX. ORAL Oa\IT4 IC ATICN4 SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon Road, requested that the Oral Communications section be placed at the beginning and end on the agenda so that anyone wishing to address the commission will not have to sit through the whole meeting. Mr. Diaz stated that the individuals that received notification of a public hearing should be allowed to hear their cases first. Chairman Erwood noted that in the past when the oral communications section was first people would get up to give testimony before their case came up and caused confusion. X. MI5 None. XI. A OCURI1ENr Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, adjourning the meeting. Carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. �,,� 4 X ; - N A. DIAZ, Sec etary ATTES,2': j r ICHiARD ERWOOD, Chairman /tm 10 No