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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0717 NIIN= PALM DESERT PLANNING, CO MISSION M IW ZUESDAY - JULY 17, 1990 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC (ENTER 0OUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 F M WARIM DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Whitlock called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLE)GIANC E Ccnmissioner Jonathan led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carol Whitlock, Chairperson Bob Downs Rick Erwood Sabby Jonathan Members Absent: Jim Richards Staff Present: Ray Diaz Kandy Allen Joe Gaugush Phil Joy +irr Phil Drell Tcnya Monroe IV. APPFKYVAL OF 14ENUTPS: Consideration of the July 3, 1990 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commission Downs, seconded by Chairperson Whitlock, approving the July 3, 1990 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 2- 0-2 (Ccnmissicners Erwood and Jonathan abstained). V. SUMMARY OF OOZIINCIL ACTION Mr. Drell noted there had not been a council meeting since the last planning commission meeting. VI. ODN:SE Nr CALENDAR None. vow M114YIES PALM DESERT PLANNIM COMMISSION JULY 17, 1990 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C mU used Case Nos. TT 25296 and C/Z 89-16 - BIGHCRN VRMAUS, Applicant Request for approval of a master tentative map subdividing 362 acres into a 484 unit country club, a first phase of 108 units on 35 acres, a change of zone for 25 acres of drainageway from O. S . to PR-5 and H. P . R. , and focused environmental impact report, located southeast of Portola Avenue and Highway 74. Staff reviewed the alternatives discussed on the planning commission field trip and noted that the applicant had prepared an additional option 3 and 4 based on concerns raised of the field trip. After a brief discussion on the effects of the proposed options, Mr. Joy stated that staff was recommending option 3. Chairperson Whitlock noted that the public testimony of the public hearing had been closed and asked for commission's comments. Commissioner Erwood indicated that he was originally in favor of the more conservative alternative 2, but after reviewing the alternatives and the potential impacts on the adjacent properties, he was in favor of the proposed option 3 plan as being the most appropriate. Commissioner Downs concurred. Commissioner Jonathan also spoke in noting that the wash/smoketrees were largely man created and did not require as much protection; the inability to find evidence of the Desert Tortoise on the site other than one small shell fragment; and the minimal impact on the bighorn sheep in pens and non-existent impact on free-roaming wild bighorn sheep. Action: Moved 'by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0-1 (Chairperson Whitlock abstained). Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1456, recommending to city council certification of the EIR as amended and endorsing Alternative #6 as amended by Option #3 and approval of TT 25296 and C/Z 89-16. Carried 3-0-1 (Chairperson Whitlock abstained). 2 N93 TIC'S PALM DESERT PLArNIM OOTMIISSION JULY 17, 1990 B. Case Nos. C/Z 90-8, PP 90-14 - MICENEG H"E, Applicant Request for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, change of zone fran R-1 (12,000) to O.P. and a precise plan for an 8600 square foot office complex, parking lot and greenbelt buffer on two lots extending from Monterey Avenue to Acacia Drive, 120 feet south of Park View Drive. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. He noted that the applicant was unable to attend the meeting and if commission had any concerns, he would prefer a continuance to the next meeting. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVM or CPP06ITION to the proposal. There was no one and the public testimony was closed. Ccnrdssicner Jonathan felt it was a good project and met the requirements. Commissioner Dawns indicated that he was willing to vote in favor of the project without the applicant being present only because of Mr. Hamme's excellent work record. tow Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving the findings as submitted by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1457, recommending approval of C/Z 90-8 and PP 90-14 to city council, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. C. Case No. PP 90--15 - GMZALA MMDOZA, Applicant Request for approval of a 6,500 square foot pool supply warehouse northwest of Beacon Hill and Mediterranean. Mr. Joy outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. Commissioner Whitlock expressed concern regarding the location of the driveway/garage doors and potential traffic impacts caused by deliveries. Commission and staff discussed possible alternatives and 3 M[EgUTES PALM DESERT PLANNIM C OM IISSIM JULY 17, 1990 .rrr it was determined that the proposed location was the most acceptable. Cammission and staff also discussed having the gate a solid material and extending the 17' high wall to help screen the loading area. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. JAMES FE'PRIDGE, architect, stated that they would be willing to make the gate solid and work with staff on the extension of the wall. Chaim Whitlock asked if anyone else wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Commission felt the project was acceptable with the two items discussed added as conditions. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, approving the findings as submitted by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adapting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1458, approving PP 90- 15, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 4-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Diaz asked that commission add an informational item to the agenda. CcRmissicn, by minute motion, concurred. Mr. Diaz presented a site plan and elevations for a two-building office complex that would be part of the civic center master plan. Cammissicn felt the plan was acceptable and consistent with the adopted civic center master plan. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Dawns, by minute motion determined that the proposed office complex plan was acceptable as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLAN IM COMMISSION JULY 17, 1990 ftm IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. KENTT ROBERTS expressed his disappointment that the camu.ssion did not place more restrictive conditions on their approval of the Bighorn Ventures development. MR. MARVIN BURNS stated that the record spoke for itself. X. CU44ENPS Commissioner Downs felt that at future meetings when a lot of citizens were present to speak, they should be allowed to speak in a timely manner and perhaps commission should adhere to the five minute per person limit. He noted that when there were a lot of representatives from the applicant speaking, it took a long time before citizens were able to address the commission. Commissioner Erwood did not feel that the public input should be restricted. Ccmuissicner Downs suggested that perhaps citizens could be allowed to speak in a more timely manner for those who have early morning jobs. .r XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adjourning the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Carried 4-0. CAW"Zq. RAMON A. DIAZ, Secrftayyy ATTEST: CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson /tm 5 +err