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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1204 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - DECEMBER 4, 1990 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE +irr I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Whitlock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Whitlock led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carol Whitlock, Chairperson Bob Downs Sabby Jonathan Jim Richards Members Absent: Rick Erwood Staff Present: Ray Diaz Dick Folkers Kandy Allen Tonya Monroe Phil Drell IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of the November 20, 1990 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the November 20, 1990 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 3-0-1 (Chairperson Whitlock abstained) . V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION There was no council meeting since the last planning commission meeting. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR None. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. CUP 90-17 - SEAN SUNTAG, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to expand the existing Louise ' s Pantry restaurant by 600 square feet MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1990 (enclose the existing east patio area) located in the 111 Town Center at Highway 111 and Town Center Way. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report, noted that the architectural commission granted preliminary approval, but stated that staff had concerns relative to the potential impacts for encroachment and adjustment. Staff recommended denial of the expansion request. After further discussion, Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. The applicant was not present. 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. Based on the staff report and lack of testimony, the commission indicated they would support staff and moved for denial of the conditional use permit. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1483, denying CUP 90-17. Carried 4-0. B. Continued 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. Drell reviewed the salient points of his staff report. He noted that alternate sites were considered, but indicated that the Sunshine Hardware site would require no physical site changes and recommended approval of that site, subject to closure of the San Pablo median. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1990 Commissioner Downs felt the frontage road should be made two- way to insure safe vehicular access in conjunction with the median closure. Mr. Drell indicated that the commission might wish to recommend to council that this issue be moved up on the city' s priority list. Commissioner Jonathan asked if the project would be on city property. Mr. Drell replied no and indicated it would only be three feet deep on the sidewalk and fully underneath the overhang. Commissioner Jonathan expressed concern that the use have a good design and not be an eyesore. Mr. Diaz noted that a condition of approval could be added that the architectural commission would review and approve the design. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. GIL CHAMPIAN indicated that he and staff had reviewed four alternate sites and three of those owners did not feel this would be an acceptable use. He stated that they had a meeting with Ralph Lauren' s manager, however there would have to be a considerable amount of site changes to be done. He suggested opening up an outdoor 12 table facility that would serve cappuccino and dessert. %mow Commission expressed approval of the concept with some reservations regarding limiting the size of the cappuccino facility. Commission also noted that Mr. Chazan would have to be consulted. After further discussion, commission determined that a continuance to December 18 would be appropriate to allow the applicant to determine if agreement could be reached with the owners that would be involved on the El Paseo site. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, continuing CUP 90-22 to December 18, 1990. Carried 4- 0. C. Case No. PP/CUP 90-20 - CHRISTIAN LOZANO, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan/conditional use permit to allow construction of a four unit senior 3 %NW MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1990 apartment project on an 8470 square foot lot a 73-602 Santa Rosa Way within the R- 3 S.O. zone. 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. RONALD WASIF indicated that they had gone to the architectural commission and the conditions were acceptable. 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 presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1484, approving CUP 90-20 subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. Iwo D. Case No. PP 90-23 - ENJOY DEVELOPMENT, Applicant Request for approval of a precise plan of design to allow construction of an 80, 300 square feet commercial retail center on an 8. 5 acre site at the southeast corner of Fred Waring and Town Center Way. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report, noting that this request would go on to city council because it was stated in the Ahmanson development agreement that all buildings within 100 feet of Fred Waring would be office uses and the proposal was for commercial . Staff recommended that the interpretation be made that this project would be Town Center Way frontage and be allowed the commercial use. Staff also addressed setbacks, landscape distribution, access, and mitigation for Fairhaven homes. Staff recommended approval of the proposed project. 4 I MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1990 After further discussion and clarification, Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. BOB WHITNEY asked for and received clarification regarding public works condition nos. 3 and 10 and phasing. After extensive discussion with the applicant and staff it was determined that no sidewalk would be required on Fairhaven and parking lot planter islands would be installed at all parking lot stalls as approved by the departments of community development and public works, as well as provision for northbound deceleration lane/traffic channelization for the northerly Town Center Way access consisting of 15 foot wide ingress/egress isles with a 10 foot wide median island separating the lanes. Mr. Whitney indicated that possible tenants would be Pier 1 Imports, Trader Joe' s, Book Star and some type of electronics use like a Circuit City. He stated that some applicants were requesting 20 feet in height rather than the 18 feet. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he would be prepared to allow 20 feet in height for an electronics type tenant, but if other uses were requesting additional height, they would have to come back to commission for review. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. MR. MARVIN BROWN, 44-136 Fairhaven, asked if Sonora would be extended; Mr. Drell informed him that there would be no entrance from Fairhaven. Upon further questioning he indicated that this development would be stepped down and the wall would be lower than the Town Center and similar to existing grade of site and clarified setback distances. Mr. Brown objected to trees being planted and blocking views; he recommended landscaping that would cover the walls, but not block views. Mr. Drell and the applicant both stated that this would be done. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. 5 %N.. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1990 Commissioner Richards felt this was a good project and was glad they were not proposing restaurant uses; with the modifications, he was in favor. Commissioner Jonathan agreed with Commissioner Richard' s comments. He indicated that he had a problem with reduced setbacks for buildings A and D from 30 feet to 15 feet and did not like the closures of A and D to Town Center Way, but was willing to live with it. Chairperson Whitlock was in favor of the project and was not opposed to a restaurant facility in that location. Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1485, approving CUP 90-23 subject to conditions as amended. Carried 4-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS A. Palm Lakes Golf Course fencing adjacent to residential rear yards on Gary Avenue. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report. After discussion, commission concurred with staff ' s recommendation to schedule this item for the December 18 meeting to determine appropriate handling of the fencing condition. Action• Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, directing staff by minute motion to schedule this item for the December 18 meeting. Carried 4-0. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. SUNTAG apologized for being late to the meeting. Commission informed him that the item had been denied and explained the reasons for that denial. Commission also noted that the their decision could be appealed to the city council. 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1990 X. COMMENTS None. XI . ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adjourning the meeting. Carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m. A RAMON A. DIAZ, ec ary ATTEST: At� CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson /tm tow 7 %NW