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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0102 NIIrAtPFS ' PAL�! DFSF�Z`P PLAD]I�LaVG �T�IISSICfl�I NIEEPIl� � TL7FSDAY - JANt1ARY 2, 1990 ' � 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC (�fPER OOUI�C�L Q�ER 73-510 FRID i�II1RII� DRIVrs �+ � � * �c � � �c �r � * � �c * � � �c * * �r * � �c * * � * �c I. CALL � ORDER Chairperson Whitlock called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ' II. PLIDGE OF ALI�JGIAI� ` Chairperson Whitlock led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Caznl Whitlock, Chairperson Rick F��,��od Jim Richards Members Absent: Bob Dowris Sabby Jonathari � Staff Present: Phil Drell Kandy Allen Phil Joy Catherine Sass Dick Folkers � � Tonya Nbnroe IV. APPROVAL OF NIINUI�S: � Consideration for appraval the Der,�nber 19, 1989 meeting minutes. � Action: _ Moved by Commissioner Ertiv�od, seconded i�y Ccmnissioner Richards, appraving the December 19, 1989 meeting minutes as submitted. Caz�ried 3-0. V. S�i�T�IZY OF CX7UI�ACIL AGTI�i Mr. Drell explained there had been no council meeting since the last planr�ing co�r�ission meeting. VI. O�VSII�Tr CAI.�IIVDAR None. ' �. NaN[�FS PAI.M DESERT PLANNINC3 �T�SSIC�I ' JAN[TT�I�Y 2, 1990 ' VII. PUBLIC HEARIIVGS � A. Qoan�tin�ied Case No. PP 89-30 - PHILIP N�1NtJECs, Applicant ` Request for approval of an 18,406 square foot building south of Sheryl Avenue, 500 feet east of Cook Street. ', Mr. Joy explained that this had been continued fran the previous , meeting and noted that the applicant was provided five parking spaces in excess of the requirement. Chairperson Whitlock o ened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the catmission. MR. PHILLIP MANUELL, applicant, described. the parking layout and indicated that he would be building a quality building. He . informed co�anission that he w�ould be us.irig part of the buildirig for his own use and part for one other tenant. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPP�06ITIC[J to the proposal. There was no one and the public testimony was closed. � Action• Moved by CalBnissioner Richards, seconded approvincJ the findings as resented �' Chairperson Wh�.tlock, A by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by CorrQiussioner Richards, seconded by Chairperson Whitlock, adopting Planning ��ssion Resolution No. 1407, appro�ving pp g9- 30, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0. B. Case No. TT 25161 - WESTII��7U5E DFSERT �MINIT�� INC.� Applicant Request for approval of a 43 lot single fami.ly subdivision and future clubhouse and spa site on 80 acres constituting the first phase of a 675 acre planned c�mun.ity previously }fl-�wri as '�Bella Vista" located southwest of Cahuilla Way and Highway 74. Mr. Joy indicated that there had been scme confusion expressed fr�n the way the legal notice was w�rded. He r�ted that the project under consideration was for only 80 acres. He informed ccmnission that a 2 � N�N[J'I'FS PALM DF�ERT F'I.ArIl�1II� CX.M�SSI�T JAN[�RY 2, 1990 : '"'r"" letter had been received fran the Bigt�orn Institute and Ms. Anne Cooper. He stated that there would be future public hearings when the other portions of the 675 acres developed. Ntr. Jay outlined the salient points of the staff report. He indicated that the applicant was requesting a lesser density than what was appraved in the develo�zt agreeinent by city council. Staff also indicated that the applicant was requesting that the clubhouse be 40,000 square feet instead of 30,000 square feet. Staff concurred and indicated that the conditions of appraval would be chariged to reflect this. He recomnended appraval of the project. ' MK. DAVID GRAF-iAM, Vice President of PlanniYx� and Developrnent for ' Westinghouse Develo�ient Canrnariities, stated that they would bu.ild a high-quality country club typ� camnu�ity overall, which w�uld be predan�nantly single family l�ccnes. He indicated that they would be extensively using drought tolerant materials that would be compatible to the area. He also stated that the golf , course would be s.imilar to the Desert Highlands course near ' Phoenix. Mr. GY'aham inforn�ed camiission that they wr�uld be caning before the carcnission in the next four or five years with tentative tract maps. He indicated that they wr�uld proceed slawly and study each piece of property extensively. �, Chairperson Whi.tlock asked if anye�ne present wished to speak in FAWR of the proposal. MR. GORDON PAULUS, Planr,;� Consultant for the Del Gagnon Et. Al., informed camussion that this group was totally in favor of the project as presented. MR. DAN EHRLER, Executive Vice Present of the Palm Desert Chamber of Carmerce, read a letter fran the Board in favor of the proj ect. MR. BRUCE THOMAS, 72-225 Arie Road, spoke in favor of the project as it was present to them. He indicated they had three meetings with Westinghouse. He stated that aver the last eight to ten years he has actively been on the board of the improvement committee in Cahuilla Hills. They had been . concerned about high density, but they felt that if Westinghouse lived up to their pratLises, they were in fav�r. He also felt that desert vegetation should be used for the landscaping. He also expressed concern about the secondazy access being used as a service entrance on Cahuilla Way. He suggested that sane of the service vehicles use the main entrance because Cahuilla Way was the only residential entrance and access to the conurnulity. 3 � MIN[ti�'S PAL,M DESIItT PI,AI�II�TIlVG �IM�SSIO�t JAN[J�1RY 2, 1990 'r � He indicated that there was an Art Smith Trail that he liked to hike and was concerned about there being an entrance into the trail and possibly a small amount of parkinq, Mr, Th�nas described where the trail started. Mr. Jay indicated that the trail would raot be located on the 80 acre parcel being discussed. He stated that it w�uld be addressed when that parcel was under consideration. N�. Z7icmas asked about the total density; Ca�IInissioner Richards replied that it was 430. Mr. Thanas stated that he was more than content with that. Nff2. JOSEPH CADY, 71-855 Jaguar, asked staff what the setback would be from Highway 74. Mr. Joy indicated that the per�meter wall and curb face would be 40 feet of landscaping. Mr. Cady stated that there were already some developments with bigger setbacks and did r�t feel 40 feet was . erwugh. He also felt that the property near the Cahuilla Hills should be acreage lots and wanted that aspect considered. MR. DANIEL APPLEQiJITH, 71-445 Oasis Trail, stated that most of the people present lived in the Cahuilla Hills. He noted that the developer cam to the residents twu or three t�mes and was caring and understanding of their needs. He also wanted to be � assured that the developer would live up to his ccmnitnents. He stated that Cahuilla Way was his biggest aoncern since it was their only access. He was very concerned about haw it would be used by the project. Chairperson Whitlock asked if any�ne present wished to speak in OPP06ITI�V to the proposal. � MR. JIM DEFORGE, 51-000 Highway 74, stated that the Bighr�rn Institute had a nwnber of ineetirigs with WestingYiouse. He felt they would be sensitive to the envirorunent and they were not opposed to the 80 acre proj ect, but they we�uld be caning 1�efore con�nission when other requests were made. Ngt. JOE C70pPER, 71-750 Cahuilla Way and 49-225 Buckhorn Trail, stated that he was concerned about the golf course and asked if the golf course was appraved. Staff replied no, the only request was for approval of the 80 acres. He informed co�n�riission that he had been told that construction on the golf course would begin February 1. He was concerned about the size of the lost in that area and requested that the lots be one acre 4 � N�IVttI�S PALM DESERT F'LANNING Qr�NIISSI�t � � � JAN[]ARY 2, 1990 � �� � � irrrr `: parcels plus a setback and was concerned about the amount of landscapi.ng provided and the height of the houses. � Commissioner Richards asked staff what the height limit was as '� approved in the development agre�nent. Mr. Jay replied 18 feet �ust '� for the 80 acres. CamLissioner Richards inforn�ed Mr. Cooper that when that section of property canes before the c�omnission, it w�ould ,, be considered in a public hearing. , ' Chairperson Whitlock asked the applicant if he wished to offer any ` other c�ients. ' Mr. GYaham indicated that in reply to Mr. Thanas' cocnnents, 450 single family hr.x�ies was apprc7ved and the acreage was 675. He indicated that the trails were being discussed. He stated that they would be wr�rking with staff within the next tw� months on the dedication of land to the city and indicated they were , highly motivated on getting this taken care of. He assured camLission that they wr�uld stand up to the pranises they made to i the area residents. He indicated that he wr�uld like to address the items of concern that were for areas other than the 80 acres when they cane up. He indicated that six units per acre was what was approved. He stated that they had no approvals for the � golf course fran city staff yet, but they would like to begin ' � construction on the golf course Februazy l. He indicated he would like to outline their intentions and work with staff to proceed so that the golf course would be open by Thanksgiving or Christmas. He stated that there was a 24 foot height limit on the five units clustered together, but the other units abutting Highway 74 would be 18 feet. He stated that the 24 foot height was what was appraved for the hotel and that was the reason for the units being 24 feet. He indicated that they were working with the neighborhood and stated that the service vehicles w�uld be using the front and side entrances for access. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony and asked for , comnents. j Cc�tissioner Erwood felt this was a much better project than the previous one and had no problem with the request. Commissioner Richards noted that he had attended a meeting with the developer and residents on the 30th that took approximately t�ao hours. He felt the character and nature of the developnent was one of the best he had . seen and did not have a problem with the proposal. He stated that � the 24 foot height limitation on the five units seemed appropriate and felt the trails w�uld be kept in focus. He e�pressed a ooncern 5 � � PAT�i DESERT PLAN[JING Ql�T�SSI�i JAN[J�RY 2, 1990 ;� � �t , � i � � � that the amount of cars that could be permitted be small. He did r�t � want to make this into a big deal. He also suggested that the water ; district be contacted to wr�rk out access. � Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Cpmlissioner EY��od, . approving the f;nr�;r�s as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Comnissioner Erux�od, adopting Planning Camtission Resolution No. 1408, apprr�ving TT 25161, ; subject to conditions. Ca.rried 3-0. ; ' C. Case No. C�JP 89-16 - ERIC JC�IE.'S, A�plicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allaw a ballroan dance studio to occupy 1,487 . square feet of cam�ercial space within the C-1 : zone at 73-221 Highway 111. , Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report, stressing that the purpose of this application was to have sufficient control on the magnitude of the business in case it b�canes tr�nendQusly ' popular. Staff recatmended appraval, subject to the limitations `'� specified in the conditions. Mr. Drell clarified the location and possible effect on Tony Rana�s for carmission. ; ; C�airperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the ca�nission. MR. ERIC JONES, 1390 Marrin Way in Palm Spririgs, inforn�d cannission that they had been in business for the last five to � six years and needed their awn location. He r�ted that Tony Rana's provided their awn parking, He indicated that he had no objection to the conditions of approval. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in Fp�pR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There beirig no one, the public testirtbny was closed. � C�airperson Whitlock stated that she had no objection to the request. � 6 � '. NIINUI�S PALM DFSII2T PI,ANNII� ��f�IISSIO�i JAN[JAKY 2, 1990 """'� Action• Moved by Commissioner Erv,�od, seconded by CamLissioner Richazr7s, appraving the findirxJs as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. � Moved by Commissioner Ez��od, seconded by Canmissioner Richards, adopting Plaru�ing Catmission Resolution No. 1409, appraving CxJP 89- 16, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0. D. Case No. PP 89-31 - RIQ�12D (�, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan and negative declaration to constructian a 9,442 square foot warehouse project at 75-161 St. Charles Place. Ms. Sass outlined the salient points of the staff report and , reco�miended approval. C�airperson Whitlock asked for and received clarification that the landscaping plan presented was prelimiriary and would return to the architectural review commission with a final landscape plan. Co�r�nissioner Richards asked, if the only wiu�daws on the buildirx� wr�uld � be in the area designated as office; Ms. Sass replied yes. ' Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testim�ny and asked the applicant to address the caimission. MR. SVE[�it PEULIC�, J.P. Constxuction, stated that he read the staff report. He stated that they had su�cnitted a revised landscaping plan and objected to the requir�nent of a four foot planter on the r�rth property lin�e and noted that they had pravided the total landscape requir�nent withQut the planter. He noted that the ext�reme heat from the wall would make it difficult to maintain plants and that six of the parking spaces wr�uld be covered which would make it a difficult area for 9rowth• Ms. Sass indicated that the condition would be to canply with the master parking lot tree plan that the city council was requesting compliance to. She felt it might be prudent to leave the decision of placement up to the architectural ca�u.ssion's landscape architect. Camussion deterntirled that the final decision should be left up to the expertise of the architectzzral calmission and amended condition 7 � MLN[tI�S PAL�! DFSERT PLANI�TIlVG �TaSSI�i JAN[J�Y 2, 1990 �� � ; #9 to add, "unless waived by the architectural catmission. The applicant concurred with that addition. ' C�airperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to spea}c in FpVpR or �'P06ITICN to the proposal. There was no one and the public testimony was closed. Action• Moved by CaYanissioner Richaz�3s, seconded by Cha.irperson Whitlock, ' approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Cca�mu.ssioner Richards, seconded by Chairperson Whitlock, � adopting Planriuzg CamLission Resolution No. 1410, approving Pp g9- 31, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 3-0. E. Case No. PP 89-33 - RIC�IARD MILLER, SII�IECA DEVELOPME��TP, . Applicant Request for appraval of a precise plan for a 35,523 square foot office/warehouse complex consisting of three buildings on three lots totaling 66,183 square feet of area within the service industrial zone at 42-600 Melanie Place. +� � Mr. Drell noted that the applicant had provided a model of the proj ect. He indicated that the project had received preliminaxy architectural commission approval, noting that one area of controversy was the loading door facing the street. The architectural coi�anission required the applicant to place additional landscaping in the 26 foot landscaping setback in the loading area. Staff recommended approval of the pro�ect. Staff provided clarification that the ordinance allaws a 15$ deduction for parking calculations. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testi.c�ny and askecl if the applicant wished to address the cannission. ROBERT HYATT, 73-390 Ironwood in Palm Desert, informed ca�tission that concerns could be handled with landscaped screening. He stated that it was their intent to build a quality building in design, materials and wor}ananship. He felt any area of concern with the doors could be taken care of with landscaped screening or perhaps a block wall. 8 � NaNUI�S PALM DESIIZT PLANI�iII� CSI�T�SSI�T JAN[7�RY 2, 1990 +Yi.r Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVI�R of the proposal. There was no one. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in OPP06ITICY�t to the proposal. NIlZ. LARRY C��AI�C, Executive Vice President for association representing John Hooter and George Herkey and architectural camLission at Cook Square. He stated that they were very concerned with this buildirx� and having the loadirig door facirig � the street. He felt that it did nr�t conform to the style and architectural standards. He stated that any buildirig plans must be approved by their architectural review cannittee. Mr. Ch��k ' ;n�;cated that the architectural board w�uld be voted on by the awners in the near future. He indicated that they had asked them to revise the plans, which they have rlot done, and until they d� revise the plans, he requested that commission not appmve the project. Mr. Chank informed aamtission that the architectural standards were part of the association's CC&R's. Chairperson Whitlock noted that the city's architectural cannission had approved the design with additional land,scaping. Mr. Chank did not feel the design was consistent with the rest of the area's development and the added landscape trea�nent was rx�t acceptable. NIl�. Dt1KE BAKER, 73-435 Agave Lane in Palm Desert, stated that he � was delighted that Richard Miller was building on those lots, but was concerned about the front loading on the street. He noted that every other develo�cnent had side or rear loading. Mr. Hyatt readdressed the catmission and indicated that with the wall and landscaping, he felt the project was acceptable with the loading in the front. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. Ca�rtissioner Richards asked if there were any elevation changes and Mr. Drell replied there was approximately three feet difference frcm the curb. Conanissioner Richards noted that the city's architectural ca�anission did not have a problem with the front loading and if they had not felt it was right they would have suggested a change. Chairperson Whitlock agreed and felt that the disagreement of the CC&R's was between the association and the developer. CamLissioner Erwood also agreed and indicated that the issue of the CC&R's would have to be settled in court. He stated that he had no problem with � the proposal. . 9 � N�JI'FS PAIM DFSERT PLAN[vIl� QM�SSI(�I ' JANtTAFtY 2, 1990 � :� � F Action• "'� Moved by Commissioner Er�n�od, seconded by CaYm.issioner Richards, appraving the f i nr�;t�rs as presented by staf f. Carried 3-0. Moved by Commissioner Ezzti�od, sec�nded by Cannissioner Richards, adopting Planni.ng Catmission Resolution No. 1411, approving PP 89- 33, subject to conditions. C',axried 3-0. ,'; F. Ca-� No. ZOA 89-2 - QTY OF PALM DESgtT, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to the city's parking lot tree standards. Mr. Joy explained that a copy of the amended ordinance was distributed to the camiission, but since additional changes needed to be made, staff was recamtending a continuance to January 16, 1990. , Staff asked if cam�ission had any cannents to incorporate into the plan. Chairperson Whitlock asked why this issue was being brought up and Mr. Joy indicated that city council had concerns with parking lot shade. Chairperson Whitlock asked if it could be ass�.nned that the �� present ordinance was bei.ng met when this issue was not discussed in � the staff reports. Mr. Jay infornled camtission that the present ordinance required one 15 gallon tree per ever�r seve,n spaces; he stated that the new ordinance would require r,onsiderably more trees, Chairperson Whitlock felt this was good. Cacmissioner Richards expressed concern for visibility problems and felt there might be sane opposition in the future from businesses along the frontages if signs/businesses were nQt easy to locate. N�. Jay clarified that at the present time the ordinance only applied to parking lots, not street trees and indicated that frontage roads were public parking. Action: Moved by Catanissioner Richards, seconded by C�airperson Wnitlock, continuing ZOA 89-2 to January 16, 1990. Carried 3-0. VIII. NIISCE��.L�AI�IDC7US A. Request for p�tential dates fo�r futt��e plarming ar[mi.Ssi�/City oa�u�cil joint meeting. :� , 10 ' ::{ , ..rs r�II1V(JI'FS PALM DFSER`r PLANN7NG aCM�SSI� JAN[TP,RY 2, 1990 "� Chairperson Whitlock rioted that the council had suggested either FYiday, Januazy 26 fran 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, or Friday, February 2, fran 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Action• Ca�tission members indicated that FY�iday, February 2 was the better date. IX. ORAL Q'�N�JNIC`ATI�1S JtJDY GEORGE, 72-990 Highway 111, stated that she was frnm the Palm Desert Chamber of Camlerce and informed cannission that she would be attending the meetings on a regular basis. X. C1MNQ�TI'S Cotrgnissioner Erwood inforn�d cannission and staff that he would r�ot be in attendance at the January 16, 1990 meeting. XI. ; �"` Nbved by Cannissioner Richards, seconded by Cannissioner ��u,�od, to adjourn the meeting. Carried 3-0. The meeting was adjourned a 8:24 p.m. . �� • �" RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret ATTEST: v � ��u,��� CAROL WHITL�OQC, Chairperson /� 11 �