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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1115 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLAMING M44ISSICN MEETING TUESDAY - NOVII4BIIt 15, 1988 7:00 P.M. - CIWC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARUU DRIVE rr A ONE HOUR STUDY SESSION WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE MEETING, BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Erwood, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. after a one hour study session. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Whitlock led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Rick Erwood, Chairman Faith Ladlow Carol Whitlock Jim Richards Bob Downs Staff Present: Phil Joy Phil Drell Dick Folkers Frankie Riddle Kandy Allen Seyed Safavian IV. APPROVAL OF NIINUIES: Request for approval of the October 18, 1988, meeting minutes. Action: It was moved by Conudssioner Ladlow, seconded by Calmissioner Dawns to approve the October 18, 1988, as submitted. Carried 5-0. V. SUMMARY OF CO[JNC.IL ACTICN Mr. Drell informed the catmission that the city council denied the appeal on the Chazan Development Project by the residents and reaffirmed the planning ccnmission's approval with the condition that Chia Drive re-align to the west off of the city park property. rr , MINUTES PLANTING CUTIISSICN NC7M BER 15, 1988 rl1 VIE. O CNSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PNW 88-10 - MA1U1IOTT CORPORATION, Applicant Request for approval of a lot line adjustment to relocate the existing south line of Lot 7 six feet north. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. PM 23798 - S. JACK KEWWAR, Applicant Request for approval of a three lot subdivision north of Silver Spur Trail and Sun Corral Trail. Mr. Drell outlined the proposed project. He indicated that there were concerns expressed on drainage and that Joe Gaugush prepared a memorandum regarding the drainage easement and also that under Cammanity Development Condition of Approval No. 2 should be deleted. Mr. Joy stated that the applicant did not concur with all of the original conditions placed on the project and as a result requested that the case be continued. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITICN to the proposed. MR. JOE KICAK, Engineer on the project, 41-555 Cook Street, Palm Desert, indicated that the applicant could not be present for tonights meeting and that he is the representative on this case. Mr. Turner Taylor, 47-700 Silver Spur concerned about the height of the project. Mr. Davidson, 47-817 Sun Corral, was concerned about the drainage. He indicated that the two drainage ditches, one on Haystack and the other on Portola, cannot handle the run-off water in the area. He is also concerned about possible view obstruction and requested that a height restriction be place on the project. 2 MINUr S PLArIIJIlNG, C OMSSION NIUVEMER 15, 1988 Mr Mr. Joy stated that the maximum building height is 15 feet and the pads will be built below curb. Mr. Folkers indicated that according to city ordinance the grading maximum is 12 inches above top of curb for pad elevation. At co ulcil's request the ordinance will be changed to "grading maximum is 12 inches below curb". Commissioner Dawns stated that project maximum building height will be 16 feet above curb. Mr. Kicak clarified that between Silver Spur and Haystack the project will be maintained with the pads at 1 foot maximum above curb and the maximum building height of 15 feet above pad elevation. Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Commissioner Downs was for the project. Mr. Folkers clarified the drainage installation. Existing drainage is one 48 inch pipe and one 2 foot pipe approximately 200 feet west of Portola. Also, intending to have a third pipe line extending to env the north across the project. He felt that the three lines should provide sufficient drainage for this area. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Notion carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1318, approving PM 23798, subject to revised conditions. Notion carried 5-0. B. Case No. PM 21557 - BILL ALEXANDER, Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map combining three existing lots into one parcel. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the proposed project. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. Chairman Erwood closed public testimony. 3 MINUTES PLANNING OCH4ISSICN NWEMBER 15, 1988 �n Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Notion carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1319, approving PM 21557, subject to conditions. Notion carried 5-0. C. Case No. ZOA 88-4 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25. 100 to allow timeshare projects as a conditional use in the General Commercial (C-1), Planned Residential (PR) and Resort Commercial (PC-4) zones. Mr. Drell outlined the proposed project. He informed commission that the Marriott Corporation has submitted additional materials dealing with the timeshare project. Staff requested that this item be continued to allow for review of the additional materials that were submitted. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Camtissioner Ladlow, to continue ZOA 88-4 to the December 6, 1988, planning commission meeting. Notion carried 5-0. D. Case No. PM 20560 - MWrERFY AVENUE ASSOCIATES, Applicants Subdivision of an 83.75 net acre parcel into 2 parcels (22.46 net acre west parcel and 61.29 net acres on the east end) at the northeast corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Monterey Avenue. Mr. Drell outlined the proposed project. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. 4 MINUTES PLANNIM CUTZISSION NOVEM M 15, 1988 •..r Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Notion carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1320, approving PM 20560, subject to conditions. Notion carried 5-0. E. Case No. PP 88-15 - CAPRI DUERNATICNAL, Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and precise plan for a 26,720 square foot commercial complex on the south side of E1 Paseo between Lupine and Sage Lane. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the project and showed a rendering of the project. He noted that the building is predominantly one-story, with the exception of the middle building, which will be a two-story, 3,000 square foot building. The Tai Ping Restaurant will now be remodeled to blend in with the rest of the projects architecture (spanish/mediterranean). The parking lot has been designed to include a complete turn-around on the inside and provide continuous circulation without dead-end aisles. Has one access from Lupine Lane. The applicant tried to obtain an easement with the Malaga Square owners, but they did not wish to cooperate. The E1 Paseo Merchants Association and E1 Paseo Property Owners Association have approved this case and Architectural Review Commission has given preliminary approval. Commissioner Ladlow asked why the other owner/merchants did not wish to participate in the joint parking lot. Mr. Drell indicated that they are satisfied with the existing parking plan and because of the added liability concern. If someone gets hurt on this other parking area, they will be liable. As an alternative, the city' s redevelopment agency could require an easement at a later date, because the design of the parking lot allows changes to be made. Commissioner Richards asked if the Tai Ping was going to change its menu to Mexican. The menu will not be changed at this time. Tai Ping might possibly be getting frontage on E1 Paseo, which they currently do not have. 5 rr MINInES PLANNING COMMISSION NgAa43ER 15, 1988 logo Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. j Mr. Hugo Sahlein, 73-340 Shadow Mountain Drive #41, was concerned about the type of fencing being proposed for the back area. He indicated that part of the fence in the back is a concrete block wall and the remainder is wood. He asked if the block wall was going to be continued all the way around the project. Also concerned about the parking lot landscaping and the south elevation landscaping, and trash enclosure locations. He asked if it might be possible to relocate the Tai Ping trash enclosure. t Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Mr. Drell indicated that the block wall would continue all the way around the project. All the elevations have the same general architecture and that 15% of the parking lot must be landscaped. He felt that the developer and architect would be willing to work with the residents in regards to the landscaping. First trash enclosure is adjacent to Tai Ping in the corner by the L shape of the building and is on the north side of the lot, and the second one is by the carports on the south side of the lot, which could be relocated to the north side of the lot. As a condition, trash aw enclosures could be relocated and not be on the cannon wall. Also, the trash enclosure locations were approved by the Palm Desert Disposal Company. Chairman Erwood asked if the wall requirements shouldn't be listed in the conditions of approval. Mr. Drell stated that wall requirements are required as a matter of routine, but it can be added to the conditions. CaMLissioner Ladlow asked the height of the wall. Mr. Drell stated that walls are usually 6 feet minimum, but on this project the wall would be the same height as the existing wall. On the private side of the private side the wall might be higher than 6 feet, with the other sides lower. Commissioner Whitlock indicated that if the trash enclosures were screened it should take care of the concerns expressed. Mr. Drell indicated that this is a requirement already in existence. The problem with the commercial trash enclosures is noise caused by the disposal trucks and not a problem with smelly odors, except for restaurants 6 r.r► NIII�f.fl'FS PLANNDG OCM41SSICN NWENBER 15, 1988 w. Mr. Clemente Trcnooso, TRA Associates, 1900 E. McCallum Way, Suite B-4, Palm Springs, indicated that he has been dealing with the Palm Desert Disposal Company regarding trash enclosure locations and circulation that will accommodate odate truck access. This is one of the conditions placed on the project. The Architectural Commission and Property Owners Association has approved the locations of the trash enclosures, but is willing to work with the residents. Commissioner Richards felt that since the Palm Desert Disposal Company has reviewed and approved the trash enclosure locations they must be in the best locations to control the noise and provide the required circulation. He felt that trash enclosures should not be relocated. C mnissioner Richards felt that the parking was not handy for the restaurant, because most of it is further down on the site. He asked if the restaurant was going to use valet parking and, if so, would it be during the primary hours of operation. Valet parking will be used during the primary hours of operation. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, ■w adopting the findings as presented by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1321, approving PP 88-15, subject to conditions. Motion carried 5-0. F. Development Agreement - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of a development agreement between the City of Palm Desert and Beachstone Joint Ventures LTD. to implement previous commitments to reduce the project density of the Bella Vista project located west of Highway 74, south of the city limits. Mr. Drell read a letter that was submitted on this project. Mr. Joy informed the commission that the change of zone was approved by both the city council and the planning commission and passed a second reading by the city council in May, by a 4-1 vote, with the condition that the project density be reduced. Residential units were reduced from 1266 to 1066 (deletion of 200 units) and the 7 err FaNUTES PLANNUC CU44ISSION T94EMBBER 15, 1988 Moo deletion of the condition hotel, which leaves one hotel. There will also be a golf course include in the project and will be addressed in the agreement. Mr. Joy was concerned about how the dedication of the hillside area would impact the Desert Oasis located at the bottom of the hillside, and that the applicant submitted an aerial map outlining the limit line of development that shows the oasis in relation to the project. The oasis is on the other side of the development limit line, which is land dedicated to the city as open space. Commissioner Richards asked if this was a natural oasis with a stream ' running through it. Mr. Jay stated that it was a natural oasis. Commissioner Downs stated that he was on the committee that reviewed the development agreement and made the following changes: Reduction of density; pads for customs homes be increased in size, but reduced the number of allowed homes; no transferring of density's; and added a golf course. He also stated that this agreement has already been discussed, through one reading and was approved, but it then went into litigation with the Coachella Valley Water District. All that is required now is to approve the agreement. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. Mr. Ramella, 1300 Dove Center Newport Beach, CA 92660, indicated that the applicant supported the conditions placed on the project. Commissioner Richards asked if Mr. Ramella if his firm would be the actual developer on this project. Mr. Ramella indicated that the applicant plans to bring in a joint venture partner for development because of the unquickness of this project. Commissioner Richards felt that from the time of the submittal of the application for this project the market has changed and larger lots are now in demand. Mr. Ramella indicated that the design of this project allows changes. Commissioner Richards also felt that there should not be more than 500 or 600 homes to a golf course Commissioner Ladlow asked if total build out on this project was proposed at 10 years and if the hotel would be built in the first phase. Mr. Ramella stated that the plan has been worked on 10 years and is part of the agreement with the city and might be the ultimate total built out, but total build-out could be done in 3 years. As F 8 ,. MIINUrES PLANNING COMMISSION i N94EMBER 15, 1988 for the hotel, he felt that it would be built in the first phase, because it is a vital part of the project and its incorporation with the golf course. Ccxnnissioner Ladlow asked if the 1066 maximum was for the maximum density. The 1066 is the maximum density, but the project will not reach that density. Mr. Ramella indicated that they would like to build a number of larger lots for custom homes in the back cove area of the project, and the recent plans steed 80 foot wide lots, and the overall goal is a quality product. i Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or CFPOBITICN to the proposed project. Mfrs. Ann Cooper, 71-750 Cahuilla Hills, Palm Desert, owns two homes located next to the Bella Vista property. She informed commission that Mr. Ramella has been cooperative in working out her concerns on how this project impacts her property. The plan submitted tonight is a new plan and addresses her concerns. She requested that ocmmission grant her time to review the plan and its impact on driveway entrances, view obstruction, installing a buffer zone between the changing density's, but after looking at the plan felt that the golf course might provide the buffer zone. She was also concerned about the hours that construction will take place. Chairman Erwood closed the public testimony. Chairman Erwood indicated that the development agreement will address Mfrs. Cooper's concerns and that working hours of construction is established by a city ordinance and work will be kept to those hours. Folkers outlined working hours of construction as follows: Summer (First of May) - Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Rest of the Year - Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ; and Saturday Year-round - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Camiissioner Downs, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Dawns, adopting Planning Commission Resolution- No. 1322, recommending approval of the development agreement to city council. Motion carried 5-0. 9 ow MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSICN NOVIIMBIIt 15, 1988 wo VIII. MI A. Schedule date for a joint city council/planning commission meeting. Mr. Drell asked the cannission what would be a good date for them to have a joint council and planning commission meeting. The co mni.ssion indicated that they would prefer that the meeting be held on the next city council meeting day, which is December 8, 1988, around 1:30/2:00 p.m. IX. ORAL Oa44 NICATICNS X. COMMENTS Mr. Folkers, Director of Public Works introduce Mr. Seyed Safavian the new Traffic Engineer for the City of Palm Desert. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, adjourning the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. W/' ob �w�v • RAMON A. DIAZ, Sectiet ATTEST RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman /fr .mot' 10