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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0116 NIINVPFS PAIM DFSERT Pr�IIVING Q[�T�IISSIC[�1 N�PIl� �iIES�AY - JAN[�1RY 16, 1990 7:00 P.M. - GIVIC CErII�t QJ[)NCIL C�iAN�� 73-510 FRID T�RIl�G DRIVE rr , �c �t * � �k �k �t �k ic * �k �c �Y * 9c �c �Y �k ic �Y �Y �t 4e ic * 9c �Y 1. C�1L�� `PO OFtDIIt Chairperson Whitlock called the meetirig to order at 7:04 p.m. II. PLIDG� OF AI.L�IAI�K� Catmissioner Jonathan led in the pledge of allegiance. III. Ii�LL Cl�LL Members Present: Carol Whitlock, C�airpex,son Sabby Jonatha�z Jim Richards Members Absent: Hob Do�ur�.s Rick ���od Staff Present: Ray Diaz Kandy Allen Steve Md�`raph Steve Smith `r Joe Gaugush Phil Drell Tonya Nbnroe IV. APPRpVAL OF MLiV[TI�'S: Chairperson Whitlock explained that since there were only two camLission n�ernbers present fn�n the last meeting the appraval of the January 2, 1990 meeting minutes w�uld be aontinued to the next meetirig. V. S�[M�RY OF �7IlIV�IL AGTICd�1 N�. Diaz sw�marized pertinent January 11, 1990 city council actions. VI. OOd�15II� CAI.�IDAR A. Ca9e No. TT 23148 - SHA�, INC., Applicant Request for a one-year time extension for a tentative tract map for a 15 lot residential subdivision on the west side of Edgehill, south of Pitahaya. This is the first time extension request. �.... �� PAIM DFSE�T PLANNII� Q1�T�SSIC�I J.ANUAIZY 16, 1990 � Action• Nbved by Ca7missioner Jonathan, seconded by Comnissioner' RLch�'ds, appraving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 3-0. VII. PUB�LIC HFARII�S A. Qontirn�ed Cave Nos. TT 25296 aixi C/Z 89-16 - BIC�i�1 VII�TIURES, Applicant Request for approval of master tentative map subdividing 362 acres into a 484 unit country club, a first phase of 108 units an 35 acres, a change of zone for 25 acres of drainageway from O. S . to PR-5 and H.P.R. , and a negative declaration of environmental impact located southeast of Portola Avenue and Highway 74. N�. Diaz explained that a continuance was being requested to Februazy 20 and could possibly be continued after that, due to the environmental impact report requiri.rlg a 30 day review period. He i nr3i cated that the enviror�nental impact report was being written by the firm of Smith, Peroni & Fox. Mr. Diaz stated that it was staff's intent to readvertise the public hearing after the e.nvironmental "� impact report preparation was c�tpleted. Carmissioner Richard.s felt there were probably sane people present who were unaware of the continuance. C�aizperson Whitloc,k opened the public testin�cany and asked if anyone present wished to address the commission either in FAVOR or OPP06ITIO�T to the proposal. There was r�o one. Action• Nbved by Cannissioner RiGhards, seconded by Ccnmissioner Jonathan, continuing this matter to Febn.iaYy 20, 1990. Carried 3-0. B. Cbntinued Case No. 7AA 89-2 - CITY OF PAIM DESF�T, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to the city's parking lot tree ordiriance. Mr. Diaz explained that the purpose of the ordinancz was to clarify the types of trees and how they shcxzld be planted to give the developer better direction. He indicated that the amendment was 2 � NNUIV[JII�S PAIM DF�II�T PLATII�LII� �T�IISSI(�1 JAN�RY 16, 1990 �` currently being i�lemented through th�e ac�nilzistrative pmcedure. He ;n�;cated that the ordinance would allow the city to give the information to the develop�x/t�uilder early in the planrLing process. Mr. Diaz indicated that the plan was initiated by city cauncil and reviewed by the city's landscape coansultant and he, John Wolmuth, and Phil Jc�y worked togethex to revise the a�t. Staff recaRmended adoption of the resolution reoatmending appraval of the ordiu�arLce amenc�nent to city cot.u�cil. Calmissioner Jonatt�n indicated that he could rx�t fim3 the language for one txee between six spaces to courit for cavering both sides on a cbuble aisle. N�. Diaz indicated that was in t,here, but might need ta be stated more clearly. CcRmissione.r Jonathari asked when the effective date of the amenc�nent was and N�. Diaz stated that it would be 30 days after adoption by the city oouncil, but indicated that • staff was ac�ninistratively applying those standards r�aw. . Catmi.ssioner Rich��rds noted that in places where trees are desired (i.e. country clubs) after a while they graw tall and require topping. He wondered if the city had considered what w�.ild happen if trees got too tall and the problems that could be created for trees planted along the frontage road. He asked who would be responsible for maintaining the trees. Mr. Diaz explained that the property ,� awner would be responsible, hawever, he felt that one benefit of deep watering were deep roots and less problems of blawing aver. Cnairperson Whitlock indicated that of the trees being reca�merided very few require topping and vaauld possibly be thinned out. C�airperson Whitlock opened the public testilra�y and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOIt or (�P06I'I'IQ�I to ths p�aposal. There beirig rx� one, the public testimorYy was closed. Action• Moved by Camtissioner Jonathan, seaonded by Chairperson Whitlock, appraving the finduzgs as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Comnissioner Jonathan, seconded by Chairpersoaz Whitlock, adopting Plannirx3 Commission Resolution No. 1412, recommending appraval of ZOA 89-2 to city anuzcil. Carried 3-0. C. Ca.� No. TT 25639 - I�OII�O DEVEC,ORHENP, Applicant Request for appraval of a tentative tract map subdividirxJ 9.2 acres of PR-5 zoned land located 3 u.. �i'FS PALM DFSIIZT F'I1�IIJIl� �T�SSI�I JANt�t1RY 16, 1990 , i � on the west side of Cook Street between �ank Sinatra Drive and Crnu�try Club Drive into 30 single family lots havirx3 mininn.un lot size�r of 9,140 square feet and mirLurnun lot widths. N�. MaGraph outl�ned the salient points of the staff report, notirig a � correction on public works aandition #12 to say C',003c Street, and fire departrnent condition #3 shr�uld say 200, ru�t 100. He reaxnnended appraval. Ca�nu.ssioner Jonathan asked about pro�vision for a decelerati� lane. Mr. Gaugush stated that aandition #6 provided for a right-turn ingress into the property. Commissioner Richards stated that he did not see a problem with sirigle family Yx�uses being canstxucted there. . C�airperson Whitlock � the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the oannission. MR. MIC��EL ROBINSON, Roelco Develo�zt, stated that he Yr�ped the cannission would approve the project and was present to answer any questions. � �irperson Whitlock asked if anyarle present wished to speak in FAVOR or �'P06ITICN to the proposal. There was n� c�e and the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Ccmnissioner Richards, seconded by Ccnmissi�er Jonathan, approving the findiizgs as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Maved by Comnissioner Richards, seooncied by Coctmissioa�er Jonathan, ack�ptirig Planning Catmission Resolution No. 1413, approving TT 25639 subject to conditions as amended. Carried 3-0. D. Case Nos. PM 25673 and VAR 89-8 - PIItRY ASE�Y, Applicant Request for approval of a variance to the zoning ordinance to permit the creation of two 10,890 square foot lots whereas the existing R-1 13,000 zoning requires a minium�n of 13,000 square feet per lot and appraval of a tentative parcel map for a lot split of an existing 21,780 square foot lot int�o tw�o 10,890 square foot lots located on 4 „� � PAIM DFSERT PLANNII� �SSICN JANUARY 16, 1990 � the east side of Ramona Avenue, 220 feet north of Alessaridro. N�. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report. He stated that a letter f�n the rx�rth propexty awn�x had beP,n rer�ived in appraval. Staff reocnmended appr�oval. Cnairperson Whitlock asked for and received clarificatioaz an access to the second lot. Ccximissior�er J�athan asked haw the back lot could be appraved without acce.ss. Mr. Smith rbted that at El Cortez where it backs into th� date gr�ve; the variailce was for the flag lOt. C7�airperson Whitlock � the public testin�ny and asked if the applicant wished to address the caRnissioal. There was r�o respo�lse. C�iairperson Whitlock asked if anyo�ie present wished to speak in FAVOR or �'�ITICN to the proposal. There was ryo or�e and the public . testimony was closed.. Camu.ssioner Richards did not feel the proposed lot sizes and the creation of a flag lot w�uld dawn-grade the neighborhood and did not have a problem with the proposal. � Action: Nbved by Carmissioner Richarxis, seconded by Carmissioner Jonathan, appraving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Cam�issioner Richards, seconded by C�airperson Whitlock, adopting Plaruzuzg Camtission Resolution No. 1414, apprvving VAR 89- 8. Carried 3-0. Nbved by Cannissioner Richards, seconded by C.omuassioner Jonathan, adopting .Planning Carmission Resolution No. 1415, approving PM 25673, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0. E. C�9e No. PP 89-32 - Q�RIS I�IILLS, Applicant Request for appraval of a negative declaratian of envirorunental impact and precise plan ot design for a 4,760 square foot medical office building on the south side of FYed Waring I7rive between Nbnterey and San Anselm� Avenues. Ms. Sass outlined the salient points of the staff report. She r�oted that the project received preliminary appraval fran the architectural 5 rr.r NiII�I�S PAIM DESERT F'LATII�TBJG �T�IISSICN JANUARY 16, 1990 � commission and noted a correction to public wr�rks condition #12. Staf f recc�mP.nded approval. Catmissioner 3onathan asked for and rer,eived clarification � the parking space calculations. Chairper�,�on Whitlock asked abo�xt one driveway access and another entxy with the neighbor or if it was the ' same. N�. Gaugush stated that it would be one driveway and an attempt should be made for single access; oanrn�ity development condition on reciprocal access would help satisfy that oo�clition. C�airpe.rson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if th,e applicant wished to address the cannission. MR. CHRIS MILLS, 121 S. PaLn Canyc� Drive an Palm Springs, stated that he reviewed the ooi�ditioc�s and they were f ine. He indicated that he was present to answer any questions. . C�ai.rperson Whitlock asked if anyr�ne present wished to speak in FAVO�t or �'P06ITI(N to the proposal. There was no one and tt�e public testimony was closed. Action: Maved by Camiissioner Jonathan, seconded by Catmissior�er Ric,hards, appraving the f;n�;r,r�s as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. '� Nbved by CamLissioner Jonathan, seconded by CoamissioaZer Richarr3s, adr�pting Planning Catmission Resolution No. 1416, appraving PP 89- 32, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 3-0. F. Case No. TT 24632 (Revision #1) - LL�IDIN oD., Applicant Request for approval of a tentative tract map subdividing 77.8 gross acres into 176 single family lots and 2 additional lots set aside for 213 future apartment units at the southwest corner of Portola Avenue and Countxy Club Drive. N�. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report. He explained that the map identified the lots targeted for two story units. He informed camLission that architectural catmission granted preliminary approval, but wanted height limits of 18 feet for sizigle story and the two story unit st�cxan as unit #4 would charige from 27 feet in height to 24 feet or less. He r�oted that in the oondi.tions of approval in the resolution the specific lot nwnhers were listed , 6 � ' I�+IINtII'ES PAIM DFSIIZT PLArII�TIl� �Nf�IISSI�I JAN[�zY 16, 1990 "'� that would allow twr� story units ar�d that prospective buyers wo�uld be advised of the two story locations and developer would provide evidence of same to the city, Mr. Smith reoatmended approval subject to these conditions. Commissioner Jonathan asked if the 18 foot single stozy height restriction would be applied to all the units; staff indicated they had recommended that for only units next to Casa Blanca, but architectural camussian disagreed and felt that all single story units should meet the 18 foot requirement. Catmissioner Jonathan asked if the conversion from public to private streets would eliminate the sidewalks or froa�t yards. N�. Smith replied front yards, ryoting that this would be a gated comnunity. Cannissioner Jonathan felt there c5ould be �cn�e safety hazar�ds--staff stated that was considered, but did not feel it was any different fr�cm the Lakes or Nbnterey Country Club and indicated this appeai-ed to work there. Caimissioner Jonathan asked if the requirenent for sidewalk would , reduce the lot size and size of the hane; N�. Gaugush inforn�d ccxnnission that there would be pedestrian eas�nents across the fronts of the properties, but w�uld rx�t be taken frcm the pro�erty itself so it w�uld r�nain the same square footage. t��airperson Whitlock o ed the public testi�y and asked if the � applicant wished to address the �ntission. MR. BRAD BOE, Watt Industries, P.O. Box 2026 in Palm Springs, stated that Sheryl Cavey, Bob Vatcher and Herb Luridi,n were also present. He indicated that off the two major bo�ilevards there w�uld be a wider street section and they would install a sidewalk there, but inside the gate the.re we�uld rx�t be sidewalks because it we�uld be in a oocztx�olled situation. Cannissioner Richards stated that he had concerns with two story, especially when it abuts, adjoins or is close to o�e story units. N�. Boe stated that one of the major reasails for offeririg the two stoYy units was having a larger haYie and usiryg less lot caverage; he also felt it would set a nice tone to the street scene with up and ' c�m rr�of lines. N�. Boe stated that there was an existirig eight foot fence and a raw of trees to help mitigate height impacts next to Casa Blanca and indicated that the grade wr�uld be raised between two and six feet, but they would r�ot infririge upon the privacy of any of the neighbors. Catmissioner Richards n�ted one locatian on the map that had a single story unit surrnunded by t1,ao story. MS. SHERYL OOVEY inforn►ed camtission fran the marketing studies ck�ne on people whQ purchase hr.x��s, this was rx�t a deterr��t to 7 r.. N�AIPFS PALM DESERT PLANNII� QTT�SSIC�i JAN[TARY 16, 1990 3 t s � � them. She stated that in a desert t (i.e. Arizrn�a) with smaller lot sizes, larger units needEd and better use of backyards, this type of development was r�eeded and as lc�ng as they are informed up front there is si.ngle story ne,xt to two story, there was a market c�iand for the twr� story hane.s. Catmissioner Richards disagreed, b�t felt that if there were two story hanes, they sho�ld be with other two story hanes instead of averlooking saneone else's backyard. Mr. Diaz indicated that the developer would be taking the risk--if rb one wanted to buy next to a two story hane, there would be a self-built gr�rth c�ntrol because the units woulc�'t sell. He also indicated that the two story t�anes would rx�t be visible from the str�ets and all. prospective hcc� buyers w�uld be notified. Catmissioner Jonathan felt thexe was a rieed for tw� story and felt the project could be dcx� right, but felt they were sprinkled capriciously and asked if the applicant had considered putting twe stozy units along the western perimeter or alcxx� the , northern perimeter next to the apartm�nts to be less offensive neighbors. Ms. Cavey stated that they had given that sane c��sideration, but because of the streetscape, they felt it would be more architecturally pleasi.ng to the interior of the develop�ment if it were sprinkled. Cannissioner Jonathan felt that with a little � creativity a more aesthetic streetscape could be achieved. Ms. Cavey stated that if the two story units do not sell, they have the opporturLity of putting single story units where two story units were • reccmnended. Chairperson Whitlock asked haw many phases of aan.struction there would be and Ms. Covey replied four. Ms. Covey clarified for ccmnission that there was an agreement with N�. Lundin to build the residential lots and were totally separate frcm the apartrnen� units. Ms. Cavey suggested that aatmission see the quality of units that they had built at Desert Princess. Mr. Boe inforn�ed ccnmission that in the first two phases of 85 units, the majority of the twe� story units abut the proposed apartment site and the differ�nce in grade between the proposed apar�ient site and the new units was 10 to 12 feet and felt that this mitigated the privacy problems. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPP06ITIQ[�I to the pro j ect. ; , 8 � ..r rrIIIV(TI'ES PAII�I DFSII�T PLANNIl� �M�IISSI�i JArAJ11RY 16, 1990 """ MR. MOCAFRING, 41517 Arn�onette Court, asked for and received clarificatian that there w�uld only be single story units next to Casa Blanca. He rx�ted that N�. Boe had stated that they cx�m the 15 feet past the wall. He stated that at the last haneawners association meeting he was led to believe that Casa Blanca awned that proper-ty and the existing t�cees. N�. Diaz stated that his understau�ding was that the wall was the property line. N�. Diaz informed N�. McCafring that a survey would have to be done to prove where the pr��erty line e,xists. N�. Boe infonned carmission that they pro�posed to leave 3n the txees and put them on scme type of iYrigation system. Cha.irper�.�oan Whitlock noted that those trees woaxld be in saneoa�e's backyard after the project was constxucted. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testi�y. • After further discussion, cccrrru.ssion deterniined that the two story development should be limited to lots as delineated on the revised tentative map as lot #'s 1-22, 107-118, 124-125, arid 136, with staff to have authority to make mirr�r modifications to approval pravided it adheres to the commission's philosophy regarding two story � developnent. � Action: Maved by Carmissioner Jonathan, seconded by Catmissianer Ric,hards, appravi.ng the findings as presented by staff. Ca.rried 3-0. Nbved by Cannissioner JonatY�z, seconded by Catmissioner Richards, adopting Planning Crnmission Resolution No. 1417, appraving TT 24632 Revision #1, subject to conditio�s as amended. Carried 3-0. G. Ca_�e N�. QJP 90-1 - FARL M. NDRLF.Y, Applicant Request for approval of a oonditional use pe�Lit for a 2942 square foot expar�sion of an existi.ng camiercial building and elimination of eight parking spaces at 73-446 Highway 111. N�. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report. Staff reca�azded approval. Cnairperson Whitlock opened the public testi�rony and asked if the applicant wished to address the cannission. 9 r.. r�III�R.TI'F� PAI�I DFSII�T PLAN[1Il�1G �M�ffSSIC[�I JANCI��RY 16, 1990 � Nfft. EARL MORLEY, No. 1 LaFayette in Ranc�,ho Mirage, stated that he was present to answer questions. He indicated that he originally objected to closing the intersectiaz, but tYbe area wasn't used for parkulg and the rest of the ter�ants prefer to elimu�ate the hazardaus inte.rsection. C7�airperson Whitlock asked if anyc�aze present wished to speak in FAWR ' of the proposal. NIl�. CHUCK LOLDER, Pacific Spa & Bath, felt the biggest reason there were no people usirig the parkiux� in back was because it was difficult to access. He indicated there wasn't a great nwnber of custcmers so they use the front. He was in favr�r of the expansion. MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyori, asked i� �tt�e median w�a.ild be closed off with the closure of San Pablo. He indicated there were scme conflicts there with traffic maving from the east side across and blockuzg traffic going north an San Pablo. Mr. Gaugush indicated that would be sanethiix� they would look into since the entry to this frontage road sec�zt wo�xld be eliminated and they ux�uld look at closing that off to eliininate oonflict. Mr. Baum � asked if Ntr�. Nbrley would pay for the closure � the west side of San Pablo. Mr. Gaugush replied m. Mr. Diaz indicated that it might be the redevelognent agency. Mr. Drell stated that ar�e advantage is that the improveinents that have to be darle to accanplish the redesign are ntinor c�npared to what has been done in other locations; a lot of the work was dc�ne with the frontage road i�rav�ne,nt that occurred furtY�er to the west. Ccamissioner Richards indicated that if yr�u travel east on Highway 111 and want to make a left on San Pablo going rx�rth, currently y�u can get through an operLing--would that still be allawed? Mr. Gaugush responded that if the superblock concept were implemented it would not be allowed, there would be nowhere for vehicles to go. CaYmissioner Richards asked what the easiest way to get into the buildi.rlg w�uld be; N�. Drell indicated they would go further dawn San Pablo and enter the alley further north. There was further discussion regardirx� access to parking and the frontage roads by carmission and staff. MR. F�NRY RANNEY, awner of the property next to the parking lot in question, was opposed the elimination of the eight parkirxJ spaces statirig that his tenants needed this space. He indicated 10 � NaIVUI'ES PAIM DFSIItT F7�11I�IIJIl� QI�T+QSSICN JAN[JARY 16, 1990 �"' that his tenants were the mattress crnipany, telephr.xze c�a�any, and an antique store. CaTmissioner Richards asked Mr. Ranney if that was his parking lot also and Mr. Ranney replied no. After further discussion, Carmissioner Richards did r�ot feel the loss of eight spaces wr�uld be critical since the increase in parking for the total builduzg frcm the diagonal parking an both sides versus the two-way stxeet before had occurred. I�. Raru�ey indicated that sjrlce then the businesses have grawn they need m�re parkuzg space--all the tenants except the antique store indicated they need that space. MS. I-iELEN READY stated that Mr. Nbrley had indicated that he could rwt reach th�n and informed oatmissioci that tY�y had lived in the same address for 40 years and had an ansu�rerirx� machine to take messages when they were not lxme. She read a letter representing cellular 619, adjacent to N�. Nbrley's building, . "We understand there will be a hearing this eveszing regardi��g approval of a CUP for a 3500 square foot expansion of existing , c�mnercial building adj acent to our property at 73-49:6 Highway 111 in Palm Desert. This would mean elinwnation of ten parking spaces fr�ccn the adjacent area to our store. We feel this would effectively eliminate parkirx� spaces in front of our store, thus ,� causing parkiuig problems for our customers. Our space is already very licnited. We w�uld appreciate aon.sideration of our business and that of the Antique Sh�p and Mattress business in the same short block. It is our intentian to be good for our custcmers, for our business aatmunity arld for our c�anpany. We feel this expansion wr�uld hinder that effort. Thanking y�u for your sincere consideration, FY�derick Hall, General Manager Cellular 619." She felt there was a parking problem right r�ow and with el�mi.nation of eight spaces from the rear of Mr. Nbrley's building w�uld mean that eight peaple would have to park in front of the stores. Mr. Drell explained that he oounted the niunber of parkuzg spaces including the frontage road. He stated that the lot being pravided was about half ecnpty for the last tw� we�_ks and was mQstly occt�pied by a large motor hr.x�ie that was takuzg up seven or eight spaces. He indicated that Pacific Spa & Bath custaners park in the front. He ;n�;cated there were more spaces in the front parking area than in the whole block and when calculatirig the am�unt of spaces, the parking in that center exceeds any other cam�ercial c:atq�lex in the city, i.ncluding the Lucky's market and Jensen's. 11 i.■. NiIDl[lI'ES PAIM DFSF�T PT� �NNffSSIC[�1 JAN[�tzY 16, 1990 ; _ � � Mr. Morley stated that he really did try to contact the Ranney's; rlone of the tenarits had their pY��e nLmibe.r, but one of ; the main probl�n their tenarits have is that their telepYx�a�e man ` used his parking lot as an installatio� yard to install phones, � rnt for parki.rig. He also irxiicated that the mattress man used two parking spaces to use his truck as an advertising sign. Ms. Ready asked what would happen if a restaurant wanted to locate here if Pacific Spa & Bath moved. Ntr. Drell indicated that the parking calculation was not based an it being a , furniture store and noted that a restaurant wr�uld require a conditional use pennit and evaluation of th�e parking supply based on the same sort of data. ; A gentleman inforn�ed c�cnnission he had been a texiant of the Ranney's for several years. He did mt recall ever having a cust�cmer caning through the back door and the antique store was closed several months of every year. The eight spaces being referred. to a].most daily had at least five vacant spaces. He ;n�;cated that the traffic in any store was sporadic with n+ever five or s� cars per store at any one time. He felt there had never bee.n any conf 1 ict. � , N�. Ranney stated that if that was the case, why would they r"� car�lain about lack of parking. He indicated that maybe right now they might not need it, but asked what if satie other business came in that wanted more parking area. He felt the , parking should be left the way it is right naw. NIl�. DON DRISOOLL in real estate in Palm Desert for over 25 � years, indicated that he had no vested interest in either of the situations but basically was coruiected with many properties that involved tenant and er►�layee parking. He did rbt feel there was any building in tawri that did mt have a parking problem. He ' rioted that te.nants and deiriands charx3e and indicated that in sane locations all available par3ting is taken up by the emplayees that we�rk there. He did n�ot like to see parking taken away. He felt catmission should seriously cor�,sider this. ' Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimorYy. Catmissioner Richards felt Mr. Driscoll's aam�ents were valid, but , ;n�;cated that for many years there was easy parking and half the businesses closed for a while each year. If the superblock or chariges had not taken place this would not be cansidered, but the , nwnbers speak for themselves. He did not feel any errq�loyer should 12 ' '' � � ; NIII�A)TFS . PAi�i DFSERT PLAI�IIVG a.M`�IISSICi�1 JAN[]ARY 16, 1990 ; """ allaw emplayees to take up custaners spaces. He was bothered by the elirnislation of any parkirx�, but felt that in this case it was • acceptable per the report given by N�. Drell. He indtcated that a restaurant was a diffe.rerit issue. C7iairperson Whitlock oo�cuzxed � that this request was acceptable to her als�o. � Action• Moved by Catmissioner Richards, seconded by Chairperson Whitlock, appraving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Cam►issioner Richards, seaorrded by C�iairpersosi Whitlock, adopting Plannirx� Ccamission Resolution No. 1418, appraving CUP 90- � 1, subject to coraditions. Carried 3-0. H. Ca�se No. QJP 90-2 - EI7WIl�1 M. Ng1RRIItlJ, Applica�t . Request for appraval of a conditional use permit ' for a dance studio in 1,000 square feet of �. carmexcial space at 73-290 E1 Paseo. , Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report. He explained that the conditional use permit limited the number of �... students and i.nstructors. Staf f reccRmerided appraval. C�iairperson Whitlock opened the public testimo�iy arxi asked if the applicant wished to address the ocnmissioal. MR. IDWIN MARRERO, applicant, stated that he wr�uld be the sole instructor and would operate the business frccn 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with private i.nstructions fran 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. � then group instruction after that. He felt there w�uld be no problem with parkirig. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wis,t�ed to speak in FAVOIt of the proposaL Nfft. W.J. WAYMAN, 39-738 Narcissus in Palm Desert, spoke in favor . of the conditional use and felt this was a needed type of activity in Palm Desert. � C��airperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to speak in OPPC�SITI�I to the proposal. There was r�o one. C7lairpersoqz Whitlock closed the public testimony. 13 .... NIII�]�TI'F� PAIM DFSgtT F7,�I�IIV7� �T�IISSI�J JArAJARY 16, 1990 � � i � Action: � Nbved by Ccnmissioner Jonathan, seconded kyy Catmissioner Richarrls, approving the findirx�s as presented by staff. C2rried 3-0. Maved by Cannissioner Jonathan, secanded by CamLissioazer Richards, adopting Plannirig Comnission Resolution No. 1419, approving GUP 90- 2, subject to conditions. Carx'ied 3-0. VIII. NII A. Ca.�e Nos. PP 86-43 and PM 21142 - PAN�LA S[�R1LLWl7G�, AppLicant Request for approval of a second one-year time extension for a 243 unit senior hou.sing project on 23 acres on the north side of �Yed Waring Drive, 1400 feet east of Cook Street. Mr. Drell explained that this was the seaond time extension request, but staff was recarmending appraval of the request. Upon camients by Camussioner Richards, staff explained that this item was nr�t placed on the consent calendar since discussion was anticipated. Staff noted that if a consent calendar item requires discussion, it is � supposed to be held aver to discuss under miscellaneous. Staff "� indicated that a letter of interest had been i�eceived. Mr. Drell indicated that staff still felt this was a good project and complied with requireinents. Staff reoatmended approval. Catmissioner Richards noted that he had wted again.st the project and was rwt in favor of granting another t�me extension. Mr. Drell rioted that the ordirzance allaws unlimited time extensions on precise plans. He felt that the applicant was still diligently pursuing the project. I�. Diaz reminded �ission of the extensive hearings that had taken place. Chairperson Whitlock indicated that the type of the project warranted ariother t�me extension. ' Cannissioner Jonathan stated that part of the rea.son for a t�me lami.t on approvals was that circ�unstances c,�zange and he felt the proj ect should be relooked at. MRS. PAN�I�A SMALLWOOD addressed the oaYmission and indicated that a considerable amount of effort had been put into getting the project off the ground. She noted that staff had 14 � II�� MZIVtTrFS P11IM DFSERT PLANNII� QM�IISSIC�I JAN(F�EtY 16, 1990 r""' continuously reviewed the project even up to the first t�me extension. She discussed the financing prospects and requested that the time extension be apprr�ved. Ccamissioner Jonathan stated that it was not his intent to deny the project, but he wanted an op�ortunity to review the project. Action: Nbved by Caimissianer Richards, seconded by Catmissioner Jonathan, denying the one-year time extension by minute motion. Carried 2-1 (C�airperson Whitlock voted rx�). I.X. ORAI, QTT'iJNIC�TI(�S None. X. QTT9Q�TI'S None. � XI. Nbved by Ccnmissioner Richards, seconded by Catmissioazer Jonathan, adjourning the meeting. Carried 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. � . �,',� . A. DIAZ, Sec t ATTEST: L���. 1��.��"L��c�,� CAROL WHITI,OC��, C�airperson /� 15 �