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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0215 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 1994 7 :00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE �.. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I• CALL TO ORDER Chairman Spiegel 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: Bob Spiegel, Chairman Paul Beaty Sabby Jonathan Carol Whitlock Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Diaz Gregg Holtz Bob Hargreaves Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ""' Consideration of the February 1, 1994 meeting minutes . Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, approving the February 1, 1994 meeting minutes as amended. Carried 3-0-1 (Commissioner Whitlock abstained) . V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION: Mr. Diaz indicated no items pertained to planning commission at the February 10, 1994 city council meeting. VI . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case Nos . CUP 91-14 and VAR 91-5 - ROM DE GUZMAN, Applicant Request for approval of a one year time extension of a conditional use permit and variances to the setback requirements of the R-3 zone to allow construction of a 3055 square foot professional office building located on the north side of Alessandro Drive, 135 ,,.,� feet west of San Pascual Avenue. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 1994 Action: ..r Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. PM 27925 - LOWE ENTERPRISES, Applicant Request for approval of a commercial parcel map implementing conditions of an approved precise plan for a 500,000 square foot retail commercial center at the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 . Mr. Diaz said that this was a relatively minor alteration of an already approved precise plan and tract map which was part of a development agreement that the commission heard in 1992 . Staff recommended approval . Commissioner Jonathan asked what was meant by the rear pad being eliminated because of marketing problems; Mr. Diaz stated that they couldn't get anyone to locate in the back � because of the visibility needed for commercial development. Chairman Spiegel indicated that the staff report said that the most notable variation involved the alignment of Painters Path. Mr. Diaz explained that Painters Path would be realigned and would stop at the wash; all properties to the north that were west of the wash would have access to Painters Path. Chairman Spiegel opened the public testimony and asked the applicant to address the commission. MR. MICHAEL TANDY, Lowe Enterprises, 1318 E. 7th Street Suite 200, Los Angeles 90015, stated that they concurred with the staff report and were present to answer questions . Chairman Spiegel asked about the tenants that would be going into the center; Mr. Tandy said that right now they had Target, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx--mostly large major anchor stores; they were in the process of negotiating those leases now. 2 � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 1994 """ Chairman Spiegel 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 Whitlock said she was present when the original plan was approved and she had no problem with the changes and moved for approval . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1639, approving PM 27925, subject to conditions . Carried 4-0 . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS None. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS �... None. X. COMMENTS 1 . Commissioner Jonathan thanked staff for making arrangements for a tour of the sewage treatment plant which would take place March 1 at 2 :00 p.m. Z . Mr. Diaz informed commission that a letter had been received addressed to them regarding a dispute between some property owners in the Palm Desert Property Owners Association. He explained that it was under the purview of the architectural commission and they were aware of the situation and the Ietter would be referred to them. r 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 1994 XI . ADJOURNMENT � Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, adjourning the meeting to March 1, 1994 . Carried 4-0 . The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 09 p.m. . `. • RAM N A. DIAZ, c ary ATTEST: /�ry����'..2 .� � �. ROBERT A. SPIEG , irman Palm Desert Planni g Commission /tm � 4 �