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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - JANUARY 5, 1993
7 :00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
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I . CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Jonathan called the meeting to order at 7 : 00
p.m.
II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Whitlock led in the pledge of allegiance.
III . ROLL CALL
Members Present: Sabby Jonathan, Vice Chairman
Diane Cox
Carol Whitlock
Members Absent: Bob Spiegel
Mr. Diaz noted that Commissioner White resigned due to his
appointment as a Municipal Court Judge.
Staff Present: Ray Diaz Gregg Holtz
� Doug Phillips Tonya Monroe
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Consideration of the December 15, 1992 meeting minutes .
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox,
approving the December 15, 1992 meeting minutes as submitted.
Carried 3-0 .
V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent December 17 , 1992 city council
actions .
VI . CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Case No. PM 25673 - PERRY ASHBY, Applicant
Request for approval of a second, one
year time extension for a parcel map and
variance subdividing into two lots the
existing R-1 13,000 zoned 21,780 square
foot lot located on the east side of
� Ramona Way, 220 feet north of
Alessandro.
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Action: '�'
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox,
approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 3-
0 .
VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case No. CUP 92-12 - TADASHI HORIGUCHI, Applicant
Request for approval of a conditional
use permit to allow an 1800 square foot
restaurant with liquor license to locate
within a 14,000 square foot commercial
building at the southeast corner of E1
Paseo and Larkspur Lane.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the request and noted that a petition had
been submitted by the other center tenants in favor of the
conditional use permit. Staff recommended approval .
Vice Chairman Jonathan opened the public testimony and asked
the applicant to address the commission.
MR. CLEMENTE TRANCOSO, TRA Architects, concurred with ''�
the staff report and requested approval .
Vice Chairman Jonathan asked if anyone present wished to
address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the
proposal .
MR. JACK KLOTZ, leasing agent for the property, also
concurred with the staff report and felt there was a
real need for that type of restaurant in the area.
Commissioner Cox asked about the parking provisions . Mr.
Diaz clarified that the parking would be in the back of the
restaurant and there would be plenty of parking. He noted
that the use was only 1800 square feet and did not see any
problem.
Vice Chairman Jonathan closed the public testimony and asked
for commission comments .
Commissioner Whitlock asked what the hours of operation would
be; Mr. Diaz stated there were not limits to the hours .
Commissioner Whitlock asked if the restaurant would be open
for lunch and dinner; Mr. Diaz replied that the applicant
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�"'" indicated yes . Commissioner Whitlock stated that she had no
problem with the request.
Vice Chairman Jonathan noted that Mr. Drell wrote the staff
report and complimented him on that report. He stated that
he had concerns with parking and the report addressed those
concerns .
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox,
adopting the findings as presented by staff . Carried 3-0 .
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1601, approving
CUP 92-12 , subject to conditions . Carried 3-0 .
VIII . MISCELLANEOUS
None.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
�"" None.
X. COMMENTS
Mr. Diaz noted that the League of California Cities
conference for planning commissioners would be the second
meeting in March at the Doubletree Resort in Monterey. He
requested that commissioners call his office by the end of
the week so that arrangements could be made for those able to
attend.
Commissioner Whitlock stated that she would not be able to
attend because of her schedule, but highly recommended that
commission members attend.
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XI . ADJOURNMENT �
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox,
adjourning the meeting to January 19 , 1993 by minute motion.
Carried 3-0 . The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 07 p.m.
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RAMON A. DIAZ,iS c ry
ATTEST:
SABBY JO HAN, �Vice Chairman
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