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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0507 . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSIOII MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 7, 1991 7:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * * * * * � * � * � � * * � * * � * * * * * � � ""' I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Whitlock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Jonathan led in the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carol Whitlock, Chairperson Sabby Jonathan Jim Richards Members Absent: Bob Downs Rick Erwood Staff Present: Ray Diaz Joe Gaugush Kandy Allen Tonya Monroe Jeff Winklepleck IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: "r Consideration of the April 16, 1991 meeting minutes. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commission Richards, approving the April 15, i991 meeting minutes as submitted. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent l�pril 25 city council action. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. CUP 90-7 - PALM DESERT PARTNERS, Applicant Request for approval of a one-year time extension for a 31, 000 square foot professional office building located at the noi��theast corner of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive. � , MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 1991 Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner � Jonathan, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 3-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. CUP 90-23 A - DESERT FOOD DEVELOPMENT, INC. , Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a 1000 square foot expansion to an existing 2020 square foot restaurant in the Colonnade shopping complex at 73-375 E1 Paseo. Mr. Winklepleck outlined the salient points of the staff report and recommended approval . He noted that the policy has been to allow 20$ for restaurant uses and with the additional 1000 square feet the center' s total would be 15�. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. MR. KEN JANIGEN, K.C. Associates, located in Torrance, w�' reiterated that it was an upscale dinner house. MR. FRANCO SPINELLI , owner, 76-896 California Drive, informed commission that he wanted to make the facility more comfartable by adding more space and he felt there was plenty of parking. Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal . There was no one. Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony arid asked far comments. Commissioner Jonathan asked for and received assurance that the new construction would be in conformance and consistent. Commissioner Jonathan felt it was acceptable. Commissioner Richards concurred. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. 2 � . MTNUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 1991 Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1511, �' approving CUP 90-23 A, subject to conditions. Carried 3-0. B. Case No. CUP 91-6 - THOMAS ZAPPALA, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a 1400 square foot sandwich shop at 73-910 Highway 111 in the C-1 zone. Mr. Winklepleck outlined the salient points of the staff report. He felt parking would not be a problem and recommended approval . Commissioner Jonathan felt that the egress out of ARCO and ingress off of Highway 111 and into this center create a hazard by crossing each other and asked staff to review this situation as being an accident waiting to happen. He indicated that this was not a specific problem of this applicant, but one for the area. Mr. Gaugush acknowledged the concern and indicated they would look into that situation to protect the movements. Mr. Diaz indicated that it could be referred to the technical traffic """ committee. Commissioner Richards stated that when the parking lot was put in the entrance/exit furthest to the east, which is very tiny, should be widened and was darigerous. Commissioner Jonathan concurred and felt the ottier problem was the exiting ARCO customers and traffic exiting Highway 111 being in direct conflict and with increased tenants and usage it should be resolved. Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if the applicant wished to address the commission. Mr. Zappala was not present. MR. GEORGE METSOVAS, owner of the center, noted there was another driveway into the property between the motel and his property. Mr. Gaugush clarified that the entrance was a one-way egress from the site to Alessandro and was on Mr. Metsovas ' property. 3 r.�. . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 1991 Mr. Metsovas felt that Mr. Zappala' s business in Palm Springs was a nice operation and felt it would be an � asset to his center. He stated there was no parking problem at the present time and there were 33 spaces in the front street. Commissioner Richards noted that several tenants approached him about a problem with the floors being moist and the tiles coming up and asked if that had been fixed. Mr. Metsovas stated that there was no moisture on the property. He said that someone put in tile wrong that came out and stated that plastic was taped on the floor and there was no dampness below the plastic. 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. Commissioner Jonathan felt the use was consistent with the intent and moved for approval . Commissioner Richards commented that the applicant was not present and he was approached by two or three tenants that were unhappy with different things occurring at this center and wanted to go on record to the landlord that there were unhappy people there. He felt it was unusual that problems � occur like this and wished the applicant was present to hear these comments. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Chairperson Whitlock, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 2-1 (Commissioner Richards voted no) . Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Chairperson Whitlock, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1512, approving CUP 91-6, subject to conditions. Carried 2-1 ( Commissioner Richards voted no) . C. Case No. PP 91-3 - INLAND EMPIRE PROPERTIES, LTD. , Applicant Request for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact and a precise plan to allow construction of 4 �1 , MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 1991 a 33, 600 square foot office building at 74-853 Hovley lane in the S. I . zone. ... Mr. Winklepleck outlined the salient points of the staff report. Commissioner Jonathan noted that the rendering showed a median break; Mr. Winklepleck stated that there would be a right turn egress only. Commissioner Jonathan asked if this project had an elevator and if one was required. Mr. Diaz indicated that if an elevator was a handicap requirement, it would be required by the building code. Commissioner Jonathan asked if it could be required of buildings over a certain size. Ms. Allen stated that an ordinance to that effect could be adopted. Mr. Diaz stated that he could check with the bui.lding department director and report back to commission. Chairperson Whitlock opened ttie public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. TALLMAN, general managing partner of Inland Empire Properties, stated that the project was well engineered and they built a similar project in San Bernardino that housed several state agencies and had the handicapped access. He indicated there was an elevator. He stated that there was no problem with the conditions of approval "' at this time. 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. Commissioner Richards informed the applicant that during the public testimony was his time to question the conditions of approval, not after approval . Mr. Tallman indicated that the building would not change physically, but they might have to do some modification to suit certain state tenants. He stated that it could change ttie rear of tt�e buildirig ( i . e. security for cars and outside storage under the stairwells ) . Mr. Diaz stated that nothing could be stored outside. Commissioner Richards informed the applicant that this was not a case of the applicant giving the city a generalized plan and winging it, but what they see is what would be built. He 5 r... MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 1991 noted that on the wall plans it did not show the elevator. He stated that security parking cotald create a tremendous � effect on traffic flow. Mr. Tallmaii stated that it would not effect circulation but would be utilized within the spaces. Chairperson Whitlock noted that he was talking about adding fencing. Commissioner Richards stated that he would like to see exactly what the applicant was requesting before approval . Mr. Tallman explained that he could not give that to commission right now, but this was the basic plan. Mr. Diaz stated that outside storage was not permitted by code and should be added as a condition. As to the storage of automobiles and establishment of secured parking areas, be added a condition that the changing of the parking area in any way, shape or form would come to the planning commission for approval . Also, if any change or alteration effecting the exterior appearance of the building would also come before planning commission for approval . Commissioner Jonathan concurred, but wanted to make sure Mr. Tallman understood that this was a precise plan, so if commission failed to mention something specifically, that did not mean a change could be made. He stated that what was on the wall plan was what would be built and if there was a change that was not minor, ttie process would have to be done again. � Mr. Tallman stated that the building would meet the requirements, but there was basically no problem with the building. He indicated that there might be a change to glass on certain walls ( i.e. 12 feet to 8 feet) , but not in the f ront. Commissioner Richards noted that when a building was approved and went through architectural approval, that is what would be built. He suggested that tYie applicant come before commission with a plan that would not need to be changed later on. He wanted the applicant to return with a more specific drawing that showed any changes, the secured parking and have architectural review commission approval . Commissioner Richards suggested continuance. Mr. Tallman stated that basically nothing would change on the building. The building would remain as is and there would not be any major changes in glass, but would remain the same. Only the glass line might be changed. 6 .rr , MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 1991 Commissioner Jonathan stated that what the applicant showed commission is what would be built. He indicated that ""' commission was not concerned with the inside. Mr. Tallman concurred. Chairperson Whitlock asked if the applicant concurred with the added conditions. Mr. Tallman replied that he had no problem with them and if there was secured parking, he could come back. Commissioner Richards felt the staff level was the place to go for the secured parking. Mr. Tallman showed where the parking would be on the map. Mr. Tallman indicated that there was no problem with fire truck access. Mr. Diaz noted that staff level decisions were appealable to the planning commission and commission' s decisions were appealable to the city council . Commission asked if the applicant would rather have a continuance and he replied that he would prefer to have planning commission' s action now. Commissioner Jonathan felt that the applicant was an experienced builder and understood that what the commission approved was very specific and any changes would go through this process again. He felt it was an appropriate addition to the area. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Chairperson "�' Whitlock, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-0. Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Chairperson Whitlock, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1513, approving PP 91-3, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 3-0. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS None. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 7 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 1991 X. COMMENTS arll Commissioner Richards commented on the ARCO restrooms not being public and Mr. Diaz replied that he would take care of it. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, ad�ourning the meeting. Carried 3-0. The m eting was ad�ourned at 7:45 p.m. • i�►'!L� • RAMON A. DIAZ, ec ary ATTEST: �,�� . CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson /tm � 8 �