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Home My WebLink About0117 i �'� PAIM DFSIIZT F'I,ArII1Il� �T�SSICN N�,'PIl� Z[)F�AY - �IV[�tY 17, 1989 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CafI�2 �L Q�NBF�2 73-510 FI2ID � DRIVE• `.. * * � �r � * * * * * * * * �r * * * * * * * �r * * * ' * * I. C�LL TO ORDIIt Chai�z E:r��od called the meetirig to order at 7:04 p.m. II. PLIDGE OF AI,I,DGIANCE Chairman �wood led in the pledge of allegiai�ce. III. RQLL CALL Membe.rs Present: RiCk E��7od, C�lainnari Bob Dc�n�.s (arrived afte.r roll call) Jim Richards Carol Whitlock M�nbers Absent: Faith Ladlaw Staff Present: Ray Diaz Kandy Allen Phil Drell GYegg Holtz �r.. Seyed Safavian Tonya Nbnrne IV. APPI�hTAL OF NIIIV[TI�S: Consideration for approval the January 3, 1989 meeting minutes. Action: Nbved by CaYmissioner Whitlock, seconded by CaTmissianer Richards, approving the minutes as su�cnitted. Cazxied 3-0. V. S��RY OF �L ALTICN N�. Diaz noted that the council at its meeting of January 12 apprr�ved the use of timeshares pro�ects in conjunction with a 500 roan resort hotel and a 6400 yard minurn.un golf course. N�. Diaz �ndicated that any comments to the ordinance amendment could be made under miscellaneous. VI. Q'�ISII�IP C�LF�R ' None. ` . MIIV[Ti� � PAI�i DFSF.RT F'I,ArII1II� �t�T�SSI(�I JAN�RY 17, 1989 ,; . � � VII. AJ6LIC HEAItIlVa � � I A. Q�tirn�ed Ca.se I�Ios. C/Z 88-9 and PP 88-20 - NIIRALFSTE INVFS�NP 0�., Applicant Request for approval of a charige of zone from R-3 (4) multi-family (oaze unit per 4000 square feet) to R-3 (one unit per 2500 square feet) for the north side of Alessandro between Deep Carryan Road and Cabrillo Avenue and a negative declaratian and precise plan for a 13 unit one-story apartment proj ect at the rx�rtheast cornex of Alessandro Drive and Santa Ynez Avenue. I Ntr�. Drell reviewed the issues brought up at th+e previous meetirig. He eXplained that the goal of the city's plan was to ei�oo�irage new one- story apa�nents in that area. He also indicated that the applicant added undulating screening walls, noting that the sheriff ' s , departinent likes visible cioorways fran the stz�eet. He stated that ; the proposal had beeri reviewed by the architectural caYmission wt�o , requested enhanced landscaping throughout, specifically on Alessandro. The project received preliminary approval on the ; building elevation. Staff rec�nended appraval, indicating that � ; parking is naw in confonnance. �� Camtissioner Richards noted that nc� name appeared on the elevation � drawirigs. Mr. Drell explained that plans do not require the i signature of the architect. � (Cc�Ynissioner Dc�n�.s arrived at this point). ' Chairrrian ��od opened the public testi�y and asked the applicant to address the caimission. ; � MR. MARK PICKING, 73-875 Shadaw Nbuntain Driv�e, circulated ( pictures of the adjacent properties. He outlined the changes ! made (i.e. maved twr� units back on the site plan to enhance � breakup of front elevation, emphasizing the use of red tile roofs). Cannissioner Richards felt the plans were unacceptable and did not • feel there was any justification provided to grant a cha��ge of zone fran 13 to 17 units. � • k � . 2 � NiIIV�TPEs PAIM DFSII2T PI�NI�IIIVG QNr+�SSICt�1 JAN�RY 17, 1989 ' 1r� Mr. Picking indicated that the reason for the change of zoa�ie was purely ecorx�tics. He felt that the best exa�le of the buildirx� was the last apar-�nents he built. CaYmissioner Richard stated that the pro�ect was unattractive and felt the applicant had r�ot pravided any amenities and did not feel the camussio� was under arYy obligati� to allaw a change of zane for this project. N�. Picking felt that nothis�g would be developed otherwise. N�. Diaz outlined possible actio�s for the oarmission to take. He also indicated that the case could be referred back to the architectural ccnmission with specific revisi�s. CamLissioner Richards felt the res�dering was unacceptable to justify , a change of zone arzd felt that it shauld be dcxze by an architect. N�. Diaz requested specific details. Catmissioa�er Rict�ards cited the bu.ildiuxJ across the street � FY�d Waring as an example. Carmissioner Dawr�s stated that he was totally against the proposal's design and felt that if done properly, eve�ze else developing wr�uld follcxa the same standard. Catmissioner Dawr�,s felt the project looked like a box and scme design ch�zges could be made withcn�t spending a �,`., lot of money. Cannissioner Dc�n�,s felt that staff's direction stx�uld be to continue the matter and let the applicant and staff get back with the architectural ca�nussian, then retunz. Ca�Lissioner Richards indicated that if a change of zor� is approved to enhance the value of a project, the city could expect equal to or near the best things that can be done, although rx�t necessarily exper�sive. He stated that he wr�uld like to see a much better rendering. Mr. Diaz stated that if the cannission did mt like the looks, regardless, it should go back with �nts and staff wo�ld explain that the precise plan and charige of zone was being held up because of aesthetic considerations. He indicated that it would be . inappropriate for the architectural camiission to start desigriirig ' site plans. It was noted that oatmission oauld recamle.nd that an architect be hired to design the builduzg. Mr. Pic.king stated that this was the secarul time he had bee.n before ' plaruzing ccm�tission and that he had bePn before the architectural ' ca�tission twice and rx�ted that sat�e recarme.ndaticu�s had been made ' and met. �... 3 NIIIV�TI�S PAII�I DESFF�P PLANNIl�' Q[�T�SSIC[�J JANU�IRY 17, 1989 � . � � N�. Diaz reiterated that part of the problecn was that Mr. Piciciiig had not hired an architect in the first place. He noted that an arcYu.tect had to be hired to cb the final design anyway. Cairnissioner Richards stated that he was being adamant because of the requested zo�e change. He recc�tner�ded hiririg an architect ar�d using some ingenuity. He felt a better design was needed instead of a motel looku�g rendering. Mr. Picking stated that at the last meetjng reaanne,�ldatio�s were made and indicated that a probl�n always occurs when diffexent n�nil�ers of the carmission are present. Cannissioner Whitlock stated that she spoke against this pr�osal last time and while sane c�hanges were mac3�e, it was mt eix7ugh. The use of block walls in front of windaws and adding grass did ryot change the appearance of the building. Mr. Picking stated that he maved tw� Lmits back, but indicated concerns because of one story use, drainage, and parking considerations. He stated that he came up with saneth�.ng that was appraved one year ago on Shadaw Mountain and if the arrmission was i saying that the proj ect stwuld never be bu.ilt, he did rx�t krx7w where � to go. Caimissioner Ri�� again stated that he should hire saneone to draw up sane plan designs. Nh�. Diaz asked if the applicant oonc�.irred with the amtinuance. N�. Picking concurred. Chairman ��c�-�od asked if arYyona present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPO�SITIo[�I to the proposed. There was no one. Camtissioner Richards recpnnended a one-month continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Catmissioner Richards, continuirx� this matter to Febn.iary 21, 1989. Carried 4-0. B. Ck�ntirn�ed Ca..se Nos. GPA 88-4, C/Z 88-9 and TT 24149 - �OBF�tT r�YII� a�xPORATICrt, p►pplicants Request for approval of a general plan amer�ne.nt, change of zone and tentative tract map for a 73 � � 4 � I�N�TI'F� PALM DFSERT PI,AN[JIl� �Ni�SSI�1 JANUAKY 17, 1989 � lot single family subdivision and 16.6 acre � distxict oarmercial center on property z�ied PR-7 (planned residential 7 dwelling units per acre) located at the northeast corner of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. N�. Diaz explained that this time was back before camiissioci due to a 2-2 vote that resulted in rx� actioaz. Chairman Erwood o_pened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address tY�e catmission. MR. GORDON PAULUS, 37-711 Peacor,k Circle in Rar�cho Mirage, requested that the matter be continued to allow for the preparation of a precise plan application and finalizatian of a traffic analysis. He noted that at the last meeting a continuance to March 21 was requested. Cannissioner Daums informed the applicant that if the commission agreed to a continuan�, he wr�uld prefer the first meetirig in April, since he would be absent frcm the March 21 meeting. Nh�. Paulus stated that April 4 was fine with him. `.,,. Cannissioner Richar�ds disagreed with the requested continuanae and felt that the proposal shcnxld be denied. N�. Diaz r�oted that a one- year waiting period was required for a change of zone denial. Caimissioner Richar�d,s felt that was appropriate. Ntr�. Paulus stated that they shauld get their due prooess of hearing. Commissioner Richards reiterated that the city does not want camiercial on this parcel, as reflected in the staff report, and felt that the request should be der�ied, rx�t c5oaztinued. Chaixman Erwood felt that the applicant should be given the opportunity to give their best case before the catmission and , ;n�;cated that they cb rx�t have all the facts. CaRnissioner Richards disagreed and cited the proposals cannission had previously reviewed. Caimissioner Dawns agreed with Cannissioner Richards' points, but felt that a oontinuance sYxnild be allawed aryd that he w�ld li�ce tfl see a precise plan. He indicated that all mernbers st�auld be present and there would be rx� dr�ubt that due pror,ess was given and if the . project were denied, rx� questions could be raised. Chairman �Y��od asked if any�ne present wished to speak in FAVOR o r OPP06ITICt�I. There was no one. i.. 5 NIINU'I'FS PAIM DE5EF2'P PLAN[JIl�' CX:I�T�SSIC[�i 3ANt]�1ftY 17, 1989 � . � .ri Action• Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Daimissia�er Whitlock, continuing this case to April 4, 1989. Carried 3-1 (CcRmissianer Richards voted rx�). C. Ca..9e No. PM 24210 - DAVID FR�1N & OCN�PANY, IIVC., Applica�t Request for appraval of a subdivisi� of an 83.8 net acre parr.el into 2 parr,els (20 net acre east parcel and 63.8 net acres on the west) at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola Avenue. • N�. Diaz stated that the applicant was David Freeclaian and CanparYy, Inc., and inciicated that the applicatio� was straight forward. He indicated that discussion had taken place with Mr. Steinberg regardirx� possible land aoquisiti� for recreatio�al gurposes in that area. He stated �hat in terms of the coixiitioa�s of apprr�val, it would be appropriate that they oontinue as a c�x�lition of the paYr�l map and any agrec�nent that the city might reach with the property � awner can take that into account and any correctian could be made on � the firlal map. Staff reaannended appraval of the parael map. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the catnussion. MR. LIONEL STEINBERG, co-c�mer of the property, stated that there had been discussions with Carlos Ortega regarding acquiring 20 acres an Portola and Gerald Ford at a price to be negotiated. He mted that Mr. Ortega was given six months to acquire the property (until April 30). He noted an offer an the same basis for Portola and FYank Sinatra. Commissioner Richards asked if the applicant understood the conditions of appraval. Mr. Steinben� replied yes, and indicated rb problem with those conditions. Chaizman Ez�n�od asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOEt or OPP06ITIC�1 to the proposed. There beir�g no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Dc�ms, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. j 6 � _ __._ _ _ _ D+IIIV[TI'FS PAIM DESERT PLAN[SdII� QI��SSIC�I J��RY 17, 1989 e.. . Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Cannissi�ex Downs, adQpting Planrvng CcRmission Resolutio�n No. 1328, appravi.rig PM 24210, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. D. Ca.se No. PP 88-21 - WIl�IDSOR FIl�IIVC�AI, �RP., Applicants Request for approval of a 14,000 square foot ' commercial structure and riegative declarati�, located southeast of E1 Pa.�eo arbd Larkspur. Mr. Jay stated that the canmissi� had reaeived a lette� from the applicant requesting a continuarice to allav further work on the traffic circulation with the property to th�a east. He also rbted that a letter fr�cm Edith Nbrrey had bee.n received that expressed concern that the building be as nice as the one in RancY�.Mirage. Chainnan Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to addressed the comnission. After no resporLse, Chairman Erwood asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPP06ITI�J to the proposal. There was ryo one. r.. CcRmissioner Richards asked if this had bePn reviewed by the E1 Paseo groups. Mr. Jay stated that it was apprrnred by the Palm Desert Property Owners Associati� and submitted to the E1 Paseo Merchants Association. N�. Jay r�ted that this buildirx� was strictly for retail cam�ercial use. N�. Diaz indicated that in granting a continuanr,e, staff would also wr�rk on resolving the circulation. Cannissioner Richards stated that the applicant and other party imrolved in the r�egotiatioa�.s shauld be aware that the city would be favorably disposed to sane sort of agreem�.nt, and indicated that they wr�uld have to crntie before the camLission at sar� future date. Catmissioner Richards felt that staff should take an active part in letting both sides }��aw that the city wants irx�ress and egress and parking solved. Catmissioner Richards felt it would be appropriate to have the representative and other party present at the next meeting. Action: Moved by Commissioner pown, seconded by Comnissioner Whitlock, continuing PP 88-21 to February 7, 1989. Carried 4-0. �.. 7 �� PAIM DFSII�T PI,AI�II�LII� QM�SSIC[�I JAN[JARY 17, 1989 ; � ' VIII. NIISCII�I�ND�1S , A. C�9e Nos. (�A 88-2, C/Z 88-2, PP 88-10 A�fr 1 - RAY ArID N�,RGARE.T LA�Z7.�, Applicants Request for approval of a general plan arnerx�nP.nt frcm open space and law density residential to office professional, a zane charx,�e fran single family residential to office professional, a precise plan to allaw coa�struction of a 21,450 square foot professional office building and negative declaration of environmental impact located southwest of San Luis I?rive and FY�ed Waring Drive. C�La.iiznan E��od rx�ted that a resolution of deaital was before the catmission as directed to staff. Mr. Diaz stated that the project architect was requesting an opport�nity to discussion a revised site plan. N�. Diaz stated that staff wr�uld have to re-advertise if the camu.ssio� wished to review the plan. ; Commission did not feel that review of this new drawing was � appropriate at this time and noted that mernbexs of the public present at the previous meeting understood that this item was to be denied. Mr. Diaz indicated that the applicant could appeal the matter to the city council aru3 present the new plan at that time. Carmissioner Richards noted that scme favr�rable clzarr3es had been made to the parking and elevatians, but irbdicated that co��cerns expressed dealt with the looks of the buildirx,� and the size of the building being too much. Cannissianer Ricr�rd.s stated that if tt�e case is appealed to council, the applicant could plead their case and then request that council refer the new plan back to the cannission for review. Catmission also felt that the resolutioaz shauld be ame.nded to reflect camtission oam�.nts. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seaonded by Ca�rmissioner Rict�r]s, adopting the findings as presented by staff and amended by cannission. Carried 4-0. 8 �1 __ __ _ r �. z i • �� PAIM DFSIIZT P2,�IMVII� QM�SSI(�1 JANU�ZY 17, 1989 r.► . t Moved by Commissioner powns, secorx3ed by Cannissioner Richards, E adopting Plaruzing Camtission Resolutioan No. 1329, denying appraval of ; GPA 88-2, C/Z 88-2 and PP 88-10 amer�.nt. Carried 4-0. � B. Ca�ve I�b. ZOA 88-5 - QTY OF P11IM DESIIZT, �ppliCant Request for approval of zoning ordinance ame,nc�nent reoomneruiing to city oouncil dQ.nial of a zonirig ordinance amenc�nent creating Section 25.58.313 praviding for the jnclusion of aai�act ' parkiux� spaces in required off-street lots. � 1 Action: I Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, secortded by Cam�t.ssiar�er Da�un.s, adppting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Canmissioner T�owns, adopting Planriuzg Carinission Resolutian No. 1330, reoarmer�rltng denial of ZOA 88-5 to city council. Carr'ied 4-0. � I � C. Ca�e No. ZOA 88-4 - QTY OF PAI�+I DFSk�tT, Applicant �Yr.. City Council action on amendment of chapter 25.100 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code relating to t�meshare pro�ects. The commission did rr�t have any oa�ments for the aouncil oan the amenc�ient to the orriinance. IX. ORAL (X;iM�7NIQ�TI�VS None. X. QxTgNPS A. CaYmissioner Richarc]s requested that staff check into a 10 to 12 foot high pile of dirt that had beei� added on a parcel on Highway 74 and Mesa View. He stated that the dirt is naw five feet higher than the wall. Nh�. Diaz stated that he would take care of this and the grading plan would be checked. � 9 NIIN[IPFS PALM DFSIIZT F'I,AI�II1Il� �T�SSI�1 JAN(�1RY 17, 1989 ; ; • C i � B. Camtissioner Ikx�ms informed staf f that faunta.irLs on the r�rth F7nntage Road and between Larkspur and the FYnntage Road alorig Highway 111 on the south side, were overflawing onto the sidewalks and creating a public hazard when frozen by cool ten�eratures. He also noted that sweepers needed to clean up dirt between San Pablo, Highway 74 and Monterey. N�. Holtz made a rx�ted of these oaYments, XI. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Cannissioa�er Richards, adjournirig the meetir�g. Carried 4-0. The meetir�g was 'ourned at 8:30 p.m. „s ,, . �y ',�^'fI"'I'�f�V I� � �/Y� RAMON A. DIAZ, SeCret ATI'EST: � /� � ICFIARD ERWOOD, C71aiYman /� 10 „��