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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0416 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - APRIL 16, 1991 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * �r * * * * * � I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Whitlock called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Jonathan led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carol Whitlock, Chairperson Bob Downs Rick Erwood Sabby Jonathan Jim Richards Members Absent: None Staff Present: Phil Drell Phil Joy Kandy Al1en Gregg Holtz Steve Smith Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: .� Consideration of the April 2, 1991 meeting minutes. Action• Moved by Commissioner Erwood, seconded by Commissioner powns, approving the April 2, 1991 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 5-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Drell summarized pertinent April 11, 1991 council action. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PP/CUP 90-1 - TRAVIS A. DEAL, Applicant Request for approval of a one-year time extension for a 10, 000 square foot office building and associated parking lot and greenbelt located at 73-330 Highway 111 and 44-885 San Benito Circle. This is the first request. `... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 16, 1991 B. Case No. CUP 89-15 - KENT J. ATTRIDGE, Applicant Request for approval of a one-year time � extension for a church facility on 4. 7 acres on the south side of Hovley Lane, 2300 feet east of Manterey Avenue. This is the first request. Action• Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case Nos. PP 90-20, PM 26609, AND 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 for an 11 unit apartment project and proposal to re- subdivide the recently merged property into three lots, one of which will be below the 10, 000 square foot minimum for the R-3 zoned property at the northeast "'r corner of Abronia Trail and Sunset Lane. Mr. Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval subject to the conditions. He clarified that the lot line was being redone and the elevations were previously approved by the architectural commission. Chairperson Whitlock o ened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. DAVID NELSON, 74-475 Driftwood in Palm Desert, nated that there was an 11 unit project approved on the site, but he felt his proposal was a better project. He stated that he wanted to have the lot lines put back to where they were before the other project was approved. He felt his project would be beneficial to the neighborhood. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal . 2 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 16, 1991 MR. GLEN WALLER, owner of apartments next to Mr. Nelson' s pro�ect, was in favor of the proposal and felt it would `"" enhance the neighborhood and property values. MR. VICTOR LOREN VILLENEUVE, project engineer, stated that he felt this was a good proposal for this site. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. Commission felt this was a good project and moved for approval . Action• Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1505, approving PP 90-20, sub�ect to conditions. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner "�'' Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1506, approving VAR 90-7. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1507, approving PM 26609, subject to conditions. Carried 5-0. B. Case No. PM 26929 - BILL WILSON JR. , Applicant Request for approval to split a previously consolidated lot north of Calliandra, 300 feet east of Alamo. Mr. Joy outlined the salient points of the staff report and informed commission that the applicant and engineer were present. 3 �.. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 16, 1991 Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. � MR. BILL WILSON, applicant, informed commission that he was requesting commission to return the lot to its original configuration. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to address the commission. There was no one. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1508, approving PM 26929, subject to conditions. Carried 5-0. C. Case No. TT 26760 - WESTINGHOUSE DESERT COMMUNITIES, Applicant Request for approval of a 232 lot single family subdivision and negative �, declaration of environmental impact on 82 acres southeast of Highway 74 and Cahuilla Way. Mr. Joy informed commission that the applicant was requesting a continuance and noted that letters had been received from the Sierra Club, Del Gagnon and a legal institute. Commissioner Jonathan questioned the procedure and EIR process and Mr. Joy indicated that during the month continuance they would study the findings of the second EIR, which would be made public by that time. Upon questioning by commission, Ms. Allen indicated that it was appropriate to "piggy back" EIR' s covering the same area with specific issues addressed. Commissioner Richards felt this should be done to hasten the procedural process. Mr. Joy stated that they were intending to do that. Chairperson Whitlock noted that it was commission' s policy to open the public testimony for those in the audience who might wish to address the commission, since this was a publicly 4 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 16, 1991 noticed hearing. After discussion, Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to ""' address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There was no one. Chairperson Whitlock asked for a motion of continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, continuing TT 26760 to May 21, 1991. Carried 5-0. D. Case No. CUP 91-5 - RAYMOND W. HAAS, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit and associated development agreement to allow construction of a 14 unit senior apartment project on a . 61 acre site at 73-666 and 73-688 Santa Rosa Way. Mr. Drell outlined the salient points of the staff report and indicated that the city attorney had an addition to the development agreement relative to time limits. He noted that there would be a two year initial time limit to commence construction. Ms. Allen noted that the city council at its discretion showing just cause could grant up to three one year time extensions for a five year maximum and added subsection '�" ( e ) to Section 15, "Property Owner' s failure to commence construction within the time limits set forth in section 9 (j ) herein, " which related to default. Mr. Drell also noted that the architectural commission had no problem with the plan subject to the addition of some architectural detail . Mr. Drell explained the that the senior overlay zone created incentive to developers to offer lower rents and the number of units was determined by a procedure using averaging of actual residents. Commissioner Jonathan questioned the design of the trash enclosures on Santa Rosa. Mr. Drell explained that the enclosure would have a six foot block wall and the trash bins would have to be pulled out to be picked up. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. KENT ATTRIDGE, architect for the facility, described the canopies and details that would be added and asked for questions. 5 ... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSZON APRIL 16, 1991 Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal . There was no ane and the „� public testimony was closed. Commissioner powns felt this was one of the better projects of this type he had seen. Action: Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Erwood, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1509, approving CUP 91-5 and recommending to city council approval of the associated development agreement. Carried 5-0. Commissioner Richards and staff discussed the development agreement and time limits. It was clarified that commission could still deny the time extension requests if they deemed it necessary. E. Case No. RV 91-1 - WILLIAM HODGE, Applicant An appeal to a decision by the Zoning Administrator denying a request to park a recreational vehicle in the front �-ard � area on private property at 72-818 Sks ;ard Way. Mr. Drell explained that under the new ordinance there was a provision by which people with recreational vehicles might obtain a permit for parking them in the front yard. He indicated that the process required that the zoning administrator hold a public hearing. He stated that several letters in opposition were received and the request was denied. The hearing before the planning commission was an appeal to the zoning administrator' s denial . Based on an observation of the facts and correspondence received, staff did not feel this site was physically suitable to meet the screening requirement of the ordinance and recommended denial. Commissioner powns was a member of the committee establishing this procedure and felt that staff had followed the intent of the ordinance and a permit was not obtainable without appropriate screening. Further discussion ensued with commission referring to a picture of the travel trailer in the 6 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 16, 1991 front yard. They did not feel it would be possible to screen �... in this case without ruining the look of the house. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. There was no response. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal . MS. JEAN MICHAEL, 72-848 Skyward Way, next door to Mr. Hodge. She stated that she could not sell her home and a mortgage broker was interested but felt the Hodge trailer on one side and the Armstrong motor home on the other side devalued her property too much. She stated that Mr. Armstrong was utilizing six feet of her property because the builder put in the wall six feet within her property line, so he could use that portion of it and with her being uphill from him, it was adequately screened, but she felt Mr. Hodge 's trailer was a problem and was devaluing her property. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony. Commissioner powns felt the ordinance worked as intended and moved for denial of the request. Commissioner Richards clarified that the trailer was sitting � in a place where it could not be screened because of the size and configuration of the lot. Chairperson Whitlock concurred. Action• Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1510, denying RV 91-1. Carried 5-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS A. Consideration of an agreement between the City and the Coachella Valley Water District with respect to undergrounding certain utilities for Valley Zone Reservoir 5690. Mr. John Corella, an engineer with the Coachella Valley Water District, described the proposal and was present to answer 7 ...► MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 16, 1991 questions. After discussion, Mr. Corella clarified that the utilities would be undergrounded at the time of development �, of adjacent areas. Mr. Richard Fromme, owner of the lot south of the water tank, asked if there would be any change to the elevations or access. Mr. Corella stated that the utilities would wrap around the reservoir at the same elevation and access would be as agreed upon. Commissioner powns suggested that the water district help Mr. Fromme with some in-fill . Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving an agreement between the City and the Coachella Valley Water District with respect to undergrounding certain utilities for Valley Zone Reservoir 5690 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. � X. COMMENTS None. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner powns, seconded by Commissioner Richards, ad,journing the meeting. Carried 5-0. The meeting ad�ourned at 7: 53 p.m. 0 . f .�"9 RAM N A. DI Z, cr ary � ATTEST: C�2��`z�i���lil/(��,�- CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson /tm 8 �■i