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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 20, 1990
7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Richards called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Erwood led in the pledge of allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jim Richards, Vice Chairman
Bob Downs (arrived after item B)
Rick Erwood
Sabby Jonathan
Members Absent: Carol Whitlock, Chairperson
Staff Present: Ray Diaz
Kandy Allen
Joe Gaugush
Tonya Monroe
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Consideration of the November 6, 1990 meeting minutes.
Action•
Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner
Erwood, approving the November 6, 1990 meeting minutes as
submitted. Carried 3-0.
V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent November 8, 1990 council action.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Continued Case No. PP 89-5 - DR. S.C. SHAH, Applicant
Request for approval of an amendment to
an approved precise plan of design for a
19, 750 square foot office building at the
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The request was withdrawn by the applicant.
Action:
No further commission action was needed.
B. Continued Case Nos. PM 90-20, PM 26609, VAR 90-7 - NELCON
INC. , Applicant
Request for approval of a precise plan of
design, parcel map and variance to the
minimum lot size limit and negative
declaration of environmental impact as it
pertains thereto for an 11 unit apartment
project and proposal to resubdivide the
recently merged property into 3 lots, one
of which will be below the 10, 000 square
foot minimum for the R-3 zoned property
at the northeast corner of Abronia Trail
and Sunset Lane.
The request was withdrawn by the applicant.
Action•
No commission action was needed.
C. Case No. CUP 90-22 - CLAUDIA HAMBURGER, Applicant
Request for approval of a conditional use
permit to allow an outdoor magazine and
newsstand located at the northwest corner
of San Pablo and Highway 111/Palm Desert
Drive.
Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the project and
recommend approval .
Commission and staff discussed architectural review, traffic
circulation and future super block improvements.
Vice Chairman Richards opened the public testimony and asked
if the applicant wished to address the commission.
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MR. GIL CHAPMAN AND MS. CLAUDIA HAMBURGER, Applicants,
were present to discuss the project. Mr. Chapman
explained that they would be offering between 700 to
1, 000 international and domestic magazine and newspaper
titles. He explained that the newsstand would be placed
against the wall as a freestanding structure under the
awning. He also noted that this would take approximately
two and a half feet from the existing nine to nine and
a half feet of sidewalk.
Mr. Gaugush of the public works department indicated that was
sufficient clearance.
Upon questioning by Commissioner Erwood, Mr. Chapman
explained that the newsstand would be secured and locked
to look solid, similar to restaurants.
Following further discussion, commission expressed concern
regarding the proposed location, ingress and egress from San
Pablo, and lack of two-way traffic. Commission felt an area
on El Paseo or a more pedestrian oriented area would be more
suitable. Vice Chairman Richards expressed concern regarding
a percentage of right-of-way being used and the project not
being part of a building. After more discussion with the
applicant, commission determined a continuance would be
appropriate to look at other alternative sites. Mr. Chapman
*MW concurred with a two-week continuance and requested assistance
in selecting a location. Commission directed staff to help
Mr. Chapman in this endeavor.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner
Jonathan, continuing CUP 90-22 to December 4, 1990. Carried
4-0.
D. Case No. ZOA 90-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for approval of a zoning ordinance
amendment relating to signs, Section
25. 68.
Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report and
recommended approval .
After further clarification as to the type of signs that would
be allowed by the amendment, Vice Chairman Richards o ened the
public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak
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in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal . There was no one and
the public testimony was closed.
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Action:
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood,
approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0.
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Erwood,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1482, recommending
approval of ZOA 90-3 to city council . Carried 4-0.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
X. COMMENTS
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adjourning the meeting. Carried 4-0. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secolary
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JI ICHARDS, Vice Chairman
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