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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0807 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNDG oommi SSICN mmriw, T ESDAY - AUGUST 7, 1990 7:00 P.M. - CIWC CENTM COUNCIL CIANBFR 73-510 FFM WARING DRIVE I. CALL TIO ORDER Chairperson Whitlock called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. PLC OF ALT'IAN E Commissioner Richards led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carol Whitlock, Chairperson Bob Downs Rick Erwood Sabby Jonathan Jim Richards Members Absent: Node Staff Present: Ray Diaz Kandy Allen Phil Drell Dick Folkers Tcnya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of the July 17, 1990 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving the July 17, 1990 meeting minutes. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Richards abstained). V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTICN Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent July 26 pertinent council items. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PP 89-5 - DR. S. C. SOH, Applicant Request for a one-year time extension for Southwest Plaza, an office/medical project at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Lupine Lane. This is the first time extension request. %no b MJrES PALM DESERT PLANNING CCM,IISSICN AUGUST 7, 1990 *no Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. C/Z 90-9 - S(J IlMSE DESERT PAR'MM, Applicant Request for approval of the prezcning of Section 11 , T5S R6E ( 640 acres ) PR-5 (planned residential, 5 dwelling units per acre) and P ( public ) and a negative declaration of enviromental impact as it pertains thereto. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval to city council. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. PHIL SMITH, Sunrise Company, informed commission he was present to answer any questions. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or CPPOSITICN to the proposal. There was no one and the public testimony was closed. Commissioner Richards indicated he had no problem with the proposal and indicated that he would initiate a motion for approval. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0-1 (Ccmnissicner Jonathan abstained). Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Dawns, adopting Planning Clo missicn Resolution No. 1459, recommending to city council approval of C/Z 90-9. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Jonathan abstained). B. Case No. CUP 90-12 - HARRY LIOSIS, Applicant Request for approval of a 19,000 square foot two story office building with a modification to the 2 MW MUNUrES PAIM DESERT PLAMIIlM CX244 SSION AUGUST 7, 1990 parking requirements and negative declaration of envir ,ntal impact located northwest of Deep Canyon and Highway 111. Mr. Diaz explained that a continuance to September 18 was being requested because the owner could not be present and staff had recommended some changes that the architect could not commit to without the owners approval. Chairperson Whitlock reed the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to address the commission. There was no one. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, continuing CLIP 90-12 to September 18, 1990. Carried 5-0. C. Case No. PM 26245 - TRIAD PACIFIC DEvELcFmwr OxX2P., Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map creating three separate legal parcels out of one at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Havley Lane. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report. He explained that the purpose of the parcel map was to facilitate financing for the new owner. Staff also explained that all conditions would remain in effect. Staff recommended approval. Cm missicn and staff discussed at length the development that had been approved, single family and commercial development and which should be developed first or if they should develop at the same time, and public improvements. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commissicn. MR. DALE PATE, Triad Pacific Development Corp. , informed commission that the documentation to begin the residential section had been submitted to public works that afternoon. Mr. Pats explained that the reason for the parcel map was to obtain financing. Mr. Folkers stated that he had not been informed of the submittal. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There was no one. 3 NDN[TI ES PALM DESERT PLANNIM COKLSSION AUGUST 7, 1990 .r Commissioner Richards felt that the single family development should be underway before the commercial to provide protection to the existing homeowners. Commissioner Dawns felt a continuance to the next meeting would be appropriate. Commission determined that a continuance to further in the meeting would be appropriate to allow Mr. Folkers to determine the status of the residential development. This item was continued at 7:27 p.m. D. Case No. CLIP 90-15 - ALAN I V41I, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit for a 1,186 square foot restaurant with beer and wine service in the Colonnade shopping codex at 73-375 E1 Paseo. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. ALM HAMUI, 72-600 FYed Waring Drive in Palm Desert, noted rl that the report/resolution should be 1,196 square feet, not 1,186 square feet. Mr. Drell indicated that it would be changed to 1,200 square feet. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal; there was no one and the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the findings as submitted by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1460, approving CUP 90- 15, subject to oonditions. Carried, 5-0. E. Case No. PP 90-17 - FM AND ASSOCIATES, Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of envircre ental impact and a precise plan for a 4 M 24UT S PALM DESERT PLANKM OOMMIISSICN AUGUST 7, 1990 vow 4,800 square foot office building on two lots on the south side of Fred Waring Drive, 200 feet east of Monterey Avenue. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and reccmTended approval. Commissioner Jonathan expressed concern regarding the parking circulation. Staff indicated that the main issue was not having cars parking out onto the street and with this plan, people wouldn't. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the ccmnission. MR. JIM FUXX, applicant, stated that he was present to answer any questions. Upon questioning by commission, he explained that they would be removing the existing house. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Commissioner Richards indicated that he liked the building and would move for approval. r.. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Ccmuissicner Downs, approving the findings as submitted by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1461, approving PP 90- 17, subject to conditions. Carried 5-0. C. Contimied Cie No. PM 26245 - TRIAD PACIFIC DEvmamm CORP., Applicant Request for approval of a parcel map creating three separate legal parcels out of one at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Hovley Lane. Mr. Folkers addressed the commission, informing them that the paperwork for the residential portion of the project, as well as the appropriate fees, had been submitted to the public works department. He indicated that this would trigger the improvements that are needed. 5 %NW DCR#J ES PALM DESERT PLANNIM CU44ISSION AUGUST 7, 1990 and C nnission withdrew their objections. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony and asked for a motion. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Camlissicner Richards, approving the findings as presented by staff. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1462, approving PM 26245, subject to conditions. F. Case No. CUP 08-80 Amedmerit #2 - DCMIICK MNCEBO, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit amendment expanding an existing restaurant 934 square feet for use as a bar, cocktail seating and waiting area at 73-725 E1 Paseo. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval. Chairperson Whitlock expressed concern that other area businesses could also open for lunch business and create a parking problem. Mr. Drell indicated that could be a problem, but a condition could be added that the conditional use permit could be reviewed if a problem develops. Commission and staff discussed parking requirements, benefits of restaurants to shopping areas, and potential problems. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testixr y and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. DCMIINICK MANCUSO, 4061 Cloves Lane in Palm Desert, stated that he was present to answer questions. Cc missicner Jonathan asked the applicant what his position would be if the expansion were denied and Mr. Mancuso replied that he would not go ahead with the restaurant. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. 6 v�r NUN HES PALM DESERT PLANNIM COMMLSSICN AUGUST 7, 1990 `ow MR. DAN EHRLER, Executive Director of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, informed commission that in terms of parking, there would be some public parking available approximately one block from this project that might provide some solution. Mr. Drell explained that Ahmanson would be providing 200 parking spaces at the former Sun Lodge Colony site that would be available for anyone's use. He indicated that the 200 spaces would be of a temporary nature until construction of Ahmanson's project, then with the completed project Ahmanson would be providing 200 parking spaces in addition to their requirement. He noted that this parking was bought and paid for by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Commission and staff also discussed the possibility of assigned employee parking. MS. JOYCE FRISCO, Frisco's Hair Salon, indicated that she had been in business approximately seven years, and felt that there was a problem because of employees parking in spaces for eight hours at a time and felt that some type of required employee parking was needed. The owner of Renzo's, 36-781 Patricia Park Place, informed commission that the parking problem was directly related to the VOW bank employees taking up the spaces up front and not park—g in the back end of the parking area. He felt that having Mr. Mancuso's restaurant in the area would be an enormous benefit. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony and asked for comments. Commission and staff extensively discussed the pros and cons of the parking issue, after which staff requested a five minute recess. Commission concurred. A FIVE MINUTE RECESS WAS CALLED AT 8:30 P.M. Chairperson Whitlock reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. After further discussion regarding the parking situation, commission determined that the following conditions should be added: 1) Hours of operation shall be limited to after 5:00 p.m. until off-site public parking is developed as part of the Ahmanson Project; and 2) If lunch service is provided applicant shall require employees to use offsite Ahmanson lot. Comuissicn stressed the importance of having businesses participate voluntarily in assigned employee parking, and noted that there might be occasion when an exception might be needed. 7 MINUTES PRIM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION A JGUST 7, 1990 Staff informed commission and the applicant that the 200 space lot could be available as soon as September or October. Commission also instructed staff to contact area businesses, particularly Bank of Palm Desert, to ask for their participation in the employee parking. Mr. Diaz indicated that this would be dome. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, approving the findings as submitted by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Planning CaTutission Resolution No. 1463, approving CUP 08- 80 Amendment #2, subject to conditions as an*xx3ed. Carried 5-0. G. Case No. CUP 13-80 Amendmmt #2 - DOM NICK MNNaW, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit amendment adding 845 square feet of interior dining area through enclosure of an outdoor patio at 73-520 E1 Paseo. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and sew indicated that there would not be lunch business unless alternate parking was available. Chairperson Whitlock red the public testimoaYy and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. JIM FETRIDGE, architect, indicated that the applicant was requesting the enclosure of the outdoor patio area. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: moved by Commissioner Jonathan, secaxied by Commissioner Richards, approving the findings as submitted by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, secorx3ed by Camdssicner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1464, approving CUP 13- 80 Amendment #2, subject to conditions. Carried 5-0. 8 r/ MINUTES PALM DESERT PLAN C om IISSICM ALMST 7, 1990 VIII. MISCE T ANBOUS None. IX. OPAL Qr'MMIC ATICNS Mr. Dominick Mancuso asked for and received clarification regarding the oonditicros placed on his approval. Mr. Dan Ehrler, Chamber of C mrerce, stated that the chamber would pranote voluntary errployee parking restrictions and the chamber would also work with the merchants association. X. CIS Chairpex son Whitlock noted that she would be absent from the next meeting. Canmissicner Richards indicated he would also be gone. Commissioners Downs, Erwood and Jonathan stated they would be present. Commissioner Richards asked that staff put the night line phone w.. number on the agenda. Commission and staff discussed the use of employee parking stickers as suggested by Cammissicner Downs. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adjourning the meeting at 9:04 p.m. A. D , ATTEST:f RIMARD ERWOOD, Acting Chairman /tm 9