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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0115 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COIrII�iISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JANUARY 15, 1991 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMHER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * * * * * * * * �r * * * * * � * * * * * * * * * � I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Whitlock called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Whitlock led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carol Whitlock, Chairperson Rick Erwood Sabby Jonathan Jim Richards (arrived after adoption of the minutes) Members Absent: Bob Downs Staff Present: Ray Diaz Kandy Allen Gregg Holtz Phil Drell Jeff Winklepleck r... Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of the December 18, 1990 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, approving the minutes as submitted. Carried 3-0. V. SIJMI►SARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent January 10, 1991 city council actions. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PP 89-24 - GUY EVANS, Applicant Request for a first, one-year time extension for an industrial warehouse pro�ect at 42-600 Beacon Hill . .rr MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 B. Case No. TT 23148 - SHACO, INC. , Applicant Request for approval of a second, one-year ""'� time extension for a 15 lot subdivision for property located on Edgehill . C. Case No. PMW 90-14 - ALACANO ENTERPRISES, Applicant Request for approval of a lot line ad�ustment to adjust the west property line of Lot 8, Tract 24591 to accommodate the existing building. D. Case No. PMW 90-16 - DAVID FREEDMAN � CO. , Applicant Request for approval of a lot line adjustment for parcels 2 and 3 of Parcel Map 18403 and a portion of the easterly 990 feet of the southeast one-quarter of Section 33. It was noted that item B was placed on the agenda in error since plans had been submitted to the public works department and no extension was necessary. Action• Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner "'r Erwood, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case Nos. PP 90-25/PM 26702 - SMITH PARTNERS, Applicants . Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact, a parcel map splitting 1.33 acres into four individual parcels, and a precise plan to allow construction of four freestanding concrete tilt-up industrial buildings on individual parcels at 42-060 Beacon Hill. The applicant withdrew the request. Action: No further commission action was needed. 2 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 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 or at 73-111 E1 Paseo in the breezeway between the Galleria and Elegante. Staff explained that the applicant was requesting a continuance to February 5. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to address the commission. There was no one. Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, continuing CUP 90-22 to February 5, 1991 . Carried 4-0. C. Case No. CUP 90-12 Amendment 1 - HARRY LIOSIS, Applicant Request for approval of a 21,440 square "" foot two story commercial building with a parking modification northwest of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report. He indicated that staff and the applicant felt that agreements and conditions should be resolved before the public hearing. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor or opposition to the proposal. MR. BERNARD LEUNG, pro�ect architect, explained that after discussion with staff and engineering, there were some items that needed to be resolved. He requested a continuance to a date uncertain. Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, approving a continuance to a time uncertain CUP 90-12 and directing staff to re-advertise the public hearing. Carried 4-0. 3 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 D. Case No. CUP 90-23 - DESERT FOOD DEVELOPMENT INC. , Applicant � Request for approval of a conditional use permit for a 2020 square foot restaurant with on-site beer, wine, and spirits service in the Colonnade shopping complex at 73-375 E1 Paseo. Mr. Winklepleck 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. KEN JANEGAN, KC Associates, indicated that he was the architect for the pro�ect; he stated that the project would be an upscale continental dinner house. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. MR. FRANCO SPANELLI, President of Desert Food Development Znc. , informed commission that this would be a top quality facility. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. � Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the findings and presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1487, approving CUP 90-23, sub�ect to conditions. Carried 4-0. E. Case No. TT 26647 - JOHN AND SEAN KEARNEY, Applicants Request for approval of a 20 lot single family subdivision north of Hovley Lane - 150 feet east of Meadow Lane. Mr. Diaz outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval . Mr. Diaz clarified the amount of setbacks. 4 �r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COI�iISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. He did not. "'� Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal . MR. JOHN BROWNE, 40-640 Meadow Lane, indicated that most of his questions had been answered. He was not in favor of two story. He noted a problem in their area from another pro�ect with dust and trucks; he felt that more consideration should be given to the citizens. MR. ROBERT BASS, 40-588 Meadow Lane, stated that he was pleased with the proposal and asked when it would be built. MR. KEARNEY, the applicant, stated that they plan to .begin in four months and completion date would be near the end 1991. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. Action• Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. "�' Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1488, approving TT 26647, subject to conditions. Carried 4-0. F. Case Nos. PP 90-26, VAR 90-7, GPA 90-4, C/Z 90-14 - ACACIA PARTNERS, Applicant Request for approval of a General Plan amendment and change of zone from low density single family residential to professional office, O.P. zone; precise plan and setback variance for a 14, 000 square foot office building on the south side of Fred Waring Drive between Acacia Drive and San Luis Drive. G. Case Nos. PP 90-28, VAR 90-8, GPA 90-4, C/Z 90-14 - PEGGY AMES, Applicant Request for approval of a Negative Declaration, General Plan amendment and 5 .... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 change of zone from low density residential R-1 to Office Professional �..,r (O.P. ) , a precise plan and front setback variance for a 6450 square foot office building at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Acacia Drive. Mr. Drell stated that the public hearing items F and G should be conducted simultaneously and outlined the salient points of the staff reports. Staff felt that to be consistent with past policy only those parcels fronting on Fred Waring should be allowed for offices. He indicated that the third lot only accounted for 29� of the ground area and reduced the remaining buildable lot to 48$. Staff recommended the change of zone for the Fred Waring lots only. Mr. Drell indicated that assuming the change of zone were resolved, there were separate unresolved issues regarding the Acacia Partners precise plan. He noted that the applicant was requesting two variances. He stated that the architectural commission reviewed the plan and had concerns with the architecture and footprint; they also felt more variation and setback needed to be created. Mr. Drell indicated that if the commission concurred that zoning should be limited to Fred Waring, then the precise plan could not be approved and a resolution of denial was included with the report. He indicated the Ames pro�ect met all the standards of the office professional zoning and was designed � with the two-three foot setback front variance request. Commissioner Richards concurred with staff that the commission was hesitant to move down a residential street. He did not feel that the use of the Acacia lots was appropriate. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicants wished to address the commission. MR. RAY PATSCHECK, Acacia Partners, stated that he was surprised by staff' s recommendation. He felt the proposal was consistent with what the city wanted. He indicated that the possibility was discussed of obtaining the lot and used for parking. He stated that they did not need as many parking spaces and the side yard variance would not be required. MR. DON WOODMAN, realtor working with Mr. Cordero, informed commission that they heard only today that it would not be a good idea. He indicated that they were trying to get the rezoning, but were told they needed a specific plan. He said they spent many months working 6 �ri MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COI�iISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 with the developer and they had developed this proposal ,.,., in March of last year. He felt that to go through ten months and now be told that one parcel could not be considered was "ludicrous" . Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. MR. PHIL NETTLEY, 44-112 Acacia, behind the Darr Eye Clinic, stated that he was pleased by Commissioner Richards comments. He did not want to create a precedent and expressed concerns that office professional would encroach into residential areas, the blocking of views, adequate buffers, and traffic. He stated that if a buffer was created, he would like consideration given to ingress/egress. He stated that he was in favor of the Ames building. MR. RICHARD FISCHER, 75-110 St. Charles, architect for the Ames building, stated that the owners were present. He stated that they had architectural commission approval for the new design and felt it would be an asset to the corner and the Darr building. MS. PEGGY AMES and MR. JEFF LZLY, applicants, stated that �,,, it was their intent to have a first class building. Mr. Drell also noted that a letter had been received by the resident of 44-164 Acacia in opposition because of the entrances and traffic onto residential streets. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. Commissioner Richards felt that the two issues should be separated and suggested going back to the drawing board with the developer and forming a committee that he would be willing to serve on to resolve these issues. He indicated that a compromise needed to be reached. He recommended approval of the Ames proposal and continuance to a date certain for Acacia Partners. Commissioner Jonathan concurred. Commissioner Erwood felt the third lot on Acacia was not necessary. He felt that even as a parking lot it would be a ma�or intrusion on the neighborhood. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he was concerned about: 1 ) intrusion from the Acacia lot into the residential area; 2 ) the site setback variance was not �ustified; and 3 ) the design was not appropriate. He felt 7 �.... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COIrII�iISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 that a two story use in this location was inappropriate and should be made less imposing. � Chairperson Whitlock reopened the public testimony for PP 90- 26, VAR 90-7, GPA 90-4 and the Change of Zone. Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, continuing PP 90-26, VAR 90-7, GPA 90-4 and Change of Zone to February 19, 1991 . Action• Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1489, recommending approval of PP 90-28, VAR 90-8, GPA 90-4, and C/Z 90-14 to city council. Carried 4-0. H. Case No. TT 26757 - SUNRISE DESERT PARTNERS, Applicant Request for approval of a tentative tract map for a subdivision of 18 lots for � financial purposes only, located in the PR-5 zoned property south of Country Ciub Drive, east of E1 Dorado, north of 42nd Avenue and west of Oasis Club Drive. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report and noted that the city attorney indicated that this was not a pro�ect for purposes of CEQA. Staff indicated that this tentative tract map was for financial purposes only and recommended approval. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. ALAN LEVINE, Vice President of Sunrise, 42-600 Cook Street, informed commission that he was present to answer any questions. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There was no one and the public testimony was closed. Action: 8 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMZSSION JANUARY 15, 1991 Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner � Richards, approving the findings and presented by staff. Carried 3-0-1 (Commissioner Jonathan abstained) . Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1490, approving CUP 90-23, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0-1 (Commissioner Jonathan abstained) . I. Case No. ZOA 90-5 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of an amendment to the zoning ordinance to delete "supermarkets" in excess of 20,000 gross square feet as permitted uses in the regional commercial PC(3) zone. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report. He explained that the amendment would require a super market in the PC(3 ) zone to be greater than 20,000 square feet. He indicated that this would go to city council for adoption. After questioning, Mr. Smith explained that there was zoning available in the north sphere, but none on Highway 111. He � indicated that this amendment could effect Von' s in the event that it was destroyed. Chairperson Whitlock o ened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the amendment. There was no one and the public testimony was closed. 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. 1491, recommending approval of ZOA 90-5 city council. Carried 4-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS None. IX. ORAL COIrIIrIUNICATIONS 9 �. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 1991 None. � X. COMMENTS Commissioner Richards commented on the memorandum from public works regarding the resolution of the fence problems that had occurred with the development of the golf course project in the wash. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Richards, ad�ourning the meeting. Carried 4-0. The ting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. A RAM N A. DIAZ, ec ary ATTEST: ����� � CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson „r, /tm 10 �