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Home My WebLink AboutDP 07-80 - THE FOUNTAINS FILE 2 1981 x,. •7'F,,�F-,yJ. ,r{�y.4 .BYO tcjl 3 1'4 '4 �/^3•. y TT w-�1C. h� i3w{ �e•T Y rh�..y��>y zJrcYFaai rS^e'%T+`c -: i Homer N. Harris _Tunt Y4 1`9810 4 / JUN 2 7 1980 City Council City of Palm Desert t AL 01 ['[SENT CITY HALL _ 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane CITY CLEWS OFFICE Palm Desert , California 92260 Gentlemen: For what it is worth, I would like to comment upon the proposed Hubbard Develop- ment Project . As a major stockholder of a Communications Company in Palm Desert and a homeowner at 631 Monaco Circle , causes me to make the following comments to wit: It seems to me that the Planning Department of Palm Desert could cause the property owners or Albertson' s Market to properly screen and beautify the north perimeter of the property in question, so as to protect those homeowners on Monaco Circle as to their investment and as to their view. In my view, the wheels of progress must continue to turn in Palm Desert and that there must be some way developed whereby the proponents of the plan and the oppo- sition can come to an arrangement that will be satisfactory to all , including the city planners . Continued . Yam/ Homer N. Horris Page Two aw-.. I believe that a 15 or 20 feet planting area along the north perimeter should satisfy the immediate vicinity of home- owners. As for myself, I believe that the installation of a major market within walking distance of the Hidden Palms Village will substantially increase the value of all of that property within the foreseeable future. As to hotel , or motel , I have no comments thereon. In any event , I urge the City Council to negotiate with the homeowners so that the '. market may be installed and that the home- owners along the south perimeter of the Hidden Palms Village be satisfied. To stop this progress is to take away from Palm Desert a great tax base which is not in the best interest of Palm Desert , in my opinion. Sincerely submitted, CIO R HARRI HNH: sf CC: Wayne E. Barlow 2049 Century Park East , Suite 870 Los Angeles , CA 90067 � i / � i l,, i /1 . ,,. �. , , � /i � ,� , � � / /, � , , � / /, i - ��, , / I � � / i i,- . i �� i � / / � /� � jam, i � �, i- ,, � � i � � _ � � � �i � � �.i i � i' / � i � � i i � i, e, � /�i' I /ice � I% . i / v . i �•, �. � � / �cS L�F_v£[o#mF_nt Com#antJ, March 31 , 1981 _ v" City Council City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert , California 92260 Reference: Case No. DP-07-80 Location: Highway 111 Near Deep Canyon Gentlemen: Our development plan which was rejected February 26, 1981 included a site for a Savings and Loan Building. The Savings and Loan is an important integral part of our resort hotel complex. We respectfully request that you permit us to incorporate this in our new conceptual plan now being redesigned. It is our understanding that the ordinance may be modi- fied to accommodate this or you may approve by inter- pretation. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated. Ver truly �Gyours , ' Bernard S om BS/rmm i. 3140 EAST WILLOW STREET LONG BEACH. CALIFORNIA 90806 PHONE: 426-1389 .1 e ;Wwrl. A 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (TIQ 346-0611 March 16, 1981 Mr. Charles V. Berwanger Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri 615 South Flower Street, Suite 1201 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Re: Palm Desert General Plan Dear Mr. Berwanger: As you are probably aware the City of Palm Desert, for over the last 20 months, has been involved in a program to revise its General Plan. I shall not review the process to date, as I am sure you and your clients are familiar with the City's efforts to obtain public input into the plan. The plan is now before the City Council for adoption. The Public Hearing was first set for its meeting of March 12 and has been continued to March 26, 1981. In terms of the site of the Fountains Development, the plan recommendation is consistent with the letter received by this department from Mr. Winfield on February 26, 1981. Any proposed development on that site will be so conditioned to reflect the requests outlined in that communication. This department will also attempt to assure that notices regarding specific hearings on this site are sent .to the parties identified in your communi- cation of March 9, 1981. Very truly yours, ��ADIJZ ' // DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONM NTAL SERVICES RAD/lcr cc: Wayne Barlow Board of Directors, Hidden Palms Associates Gary Goudswaard •J y ' BROWN, WINFIELD & CANZONERI INCORPORATED J.NENNETH BROWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW OF COUNSEL THOMAS F. WINFIELD III ANTHONY CANZONERI 615 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 1201 MAX HA LOON F PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION LEE BARKER CHARLES V. BERWANGER LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 DAVID J.ALESHIRE TELEPHONE ERIC B.RASMUSSEN DIANA P.SCOTT (213) 624-1001 ll H ESE D RS VENABRAM DAVID F. GONDEK �`� THOMAS D.GREEN O 1// \4;JF'iL CHERI SO'LAVERTY tii \r March 9 , 1981 ENVIRU Of p�SF�T Ctt`L. Mr. Ramon Diaz Planning Director CITY OF PALM DESERT 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Re : The Fountains Development.: Case Numbers CUP 07-80 , DP .07-80 anal Environmental Impact Report No. 80-01 Dear Mr. Diaz : I am writing to request that the persons and entity identified in this letter, and this law firm be provided timely notice as to any and all hearings which may be held by the City of Palm Desert, by its Planning Commission, City Council or otherwise relative to amendments to the General Plan of the City of Palm Desert which relate to or affect the property or any portion of the property located at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road which is the subject of the above-referenced matter. We under- stand that the City is either now considering or in the near future will consider General Plan amendments in that regard and such prompts this letter requesting notice. Also, we would like to obtain copies of any and all proposed General Plan amendments which affect such property. Such notice should be given not only to this law firm to the attention of Thomas F. Winfield, Esq. but also to the following individuals and entity at the below indicated addresses : Wayne Barlow, Esq. 2049 Century Park East Suite 870 Los Angeles; CA 90067 Mr. Ramon Diaz March 9 , 1981 Page Two Board of Directors Hidden Palm Associates P. 0. Box 962 Rancho Mirage, * CA 92270 Mr. Gary Goudswaard 44755 Deep Canyon Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Thank you for your attention to the above referenced request. Also in that regard, I thank you for the attention which you have given to our various requests and the co- operation and assistance you have provided relative to the various appeals and related matters. Very truly yours, Charles V. Berwanger CVB :ks cc: Wayne Barlow, Esq. Board of Directors Hidden Palm Associates Mr. Gary Goudswaard l ZACHARY H. SACKS. ZACHARY H.SACKS '�'�`7�"`"^`"'" '�a4v' EL PASEO PLAZA MICHAEL R. BAGBY 2121 CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD JEFFREY Y.SOLOMON February 9, 1981 SUITE 120 OSCAR J. RIVERA.JR. SANTA MONICA,CALIFORNIA 90404 PHILIP GANNAM (213) 879_3646 OF COUNSEL NED P. REILLY ROBERT HUTSON FEB 1219b1 Palm Desert Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall ENVI-00:E ALL DVSF T Palm Desert, California 92270 CITY OF ?ALM DESERT Re: Development at Highway 111 and Deep Canyon, Pd. Gentlemen: Please consider this an expression of formal opposition to the proposed development of the corner property at the intersection of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Read which also abuts property that we own in Hidden Palms. I have expressed my opposition and conveyed same to Mr. Barlow, who speaks for my interests and those of the other property owners in Hidden Palms. Very truly yours, LAW OFFICES OF ZACHARY H. SACKS A Professional Corporation Z-"'L�Lchary Hl..Sacks ZHS:db Enclosure: Proxy cc: Wayne E. Barlow, Esq.' 2049 Century Park East, Suite 870 Ins Angeles, California 90067 (w/encl) 439 Cannes CourtKONF"pp�r Palm Desert, CaliN�`;tffta 92260 June 9 , 1980 Mr . Paul Williams, Director Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr . Williams : The purpose of this letter is to voice our very strong objection to the proposed zone change to convert the property at the corner of Deep Canyon Road and Highway 111 from residential to commercial . As a homeowner at 439 Cannes Court, Hidden Palms, we find the contemplated change of zoning to be totally unacceptable, since the commercialization of the property will destroy the peace and tran- quility that our development now offers and cherishes . SincqXXly, W'illi� C. Johnstc Martin Lasker Joint Owners cc : Board of Directors Hidden Palms I - RAF r MID y My name is WAaO I� a , homeowner in Hidden Palms and reside at � 6L �64916- '�1ftSCES I wish to go on record as being opposed to the Hua4"cbESER,r Development. In addition to adopting this position taken by Mr . Barlow, I would like to emphasize the fact that 1 . I received no notice concerning this Planning Commission meeting from the Planning Commission or the city of Palm Desert. 2. I believe that the proposed. development would have a very substantial negative impact on the environ- ment of this area including traffic , health, air, noise , and water pollution. 3 . In addition, the use which the Hubbard Development proposes is completely inconsistent with the pleasant, quiet residential atmosphere of Hidden Palms and all of the surrounding community. There appear to me to be ample shopping centers within the city of Palm Desert to handle our local needs .- Certainly, there is almost never a crowd in any of the shops and to propose additional shops of any kind appears unwise. Also , the placement of the hotel/condominium project would impinge substantially on the present scenic beauty of the Date Palm Grove and the general area surrounding Hidden Palms . Additionally, the placement of a 60-foot road 1 along our southern boundary is incompatible with a quiet residential area. Such a boundary road would totally destroy any separation between an already busy road (Highway 111) and a quiet residential area. It appears unthinkable that this Commission would even entertain such .a proposal. I also request that I be given specific notice at my proper mailing address of any future proposals or developments concerning this property. That address is .- (here insert your correct home address) . Thank you. jq9Zz Q 2 �It of Cf May 30, 1980 R F C F 0 Mr. Paul Williams Palm Desert City Council JUN "41980 Palm Desert City Hall EffWFQK0Er4ifL SILIN4;_s 45-275 Prickly Pear Ln. pvy or Psi tbES�Ri Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Dear Mr. Williams, My wife and I own the property at 44-389 Portofino Ct. ,Palm Desert, in the Hidden Palms development. We have been notified that someone is trying to have the zoning changed on property adjoin- ing Hidden Palms, for the purpose of building a hotel complex. It is our understanding that the property is now zoned for residential . As property owners and taxpayers, we want you to know that we strongly object to this action. We do�not feel that a hotel in our area will in any way enhance our property. Most sincerely, Raymond G . Wilson L(,A. cL , np, .4203� VA �p�r YY\c gN�t��pF eP�M C& -N \10'LC- O �r� 6 , ^ Stlti l.l. vJ o�-iG�- V `fly Qruw� f2 S V II I4Q C111-- 1-D Sc C�oSsl ,�✓�-- -_�F� ,vtii.-�_�c�-cam -77 0 qty RVCEIVED ',SUN -41980 J CITYS OF PALM DESERT LC�-✓i_./GG"'^'^cif(..<'y) � �2,EL.yI,� 7 /ZL— F�/-G�- /� .C_. �e c v / / " �L-L-cam �72/i'-'`✓t�iL�,. :�/ / 1(,L.,.L...E�-zL^Ltl' cL w GCQMG C l.-,L -�C.-�c k'se (r/ i /r/v 1 i David and Margarita Berg J UN „ 5 1980 / 3270 Malcolm Avenue Los Angeles, Ca. 90034 14vm •a ..- ccs C!"'Y OF PALM DESERT i May 30, 1980 PLANNING COMMISSION PALM DESERT CITY HALL 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 i Attn: Mr. Paul Williams, Director Gentlemen: We are homeowners in the Hidden Palms development located on Deep Canyon Drive. We have just learned of the plans to erect the Hubbard shopping complex across the street from the development and are both excited as well as a little disappointed at the prospect. It appears to us an ideal location for a shopping center, the proximity to our development being highly advantageous. The only negative aspect we see is the fact that the loading and docking areas are planned to be located directly across the street from Hidden Palms, which seems to us to inevitably create. a great deal of traffic and noise for our entire community. i Would it not be possible to somehow plan the project so that this heavy traffic loading area would be located somewhere else, ideally near the main highway, which would be much less destructive of peace and tranquility in our lovely new community. We certainly hope you will take these suggestions into consideration. Yours very truly, Margarri!w L. Berg ALVIN MARKOVITZ M.D.. INC. INTERNAL MEDICINE 11600 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD. SUITE 512 x LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90025 . PHONE: (213) 473-5067 Y fryvi �, � 19 ROry 8Q May 29 , 1980 07y OF Pq DEES Palm Desert City Council Department of Zoning Palm Desert, California Attn: Paul Williams Dear Sir: I am a Hidden Palms homeowner. I purchased the home about a year ago. I purchased a home I was told, and it was my under- standing, on checking the zoning laws , that the property between Hidden Palms and Highway 111 contains a virgin, beautiful, palm tree forest, regularly harvested for its dates , was zoned for at best low density, high class condominiums. I am horrified to learn that there is an application to place. on this beautiful piece of property a large supermarket and a high density two-story motel and put directly adjacent to the back wall of Hidden Palms a commercial road. If this is done, let me assure you that Palm Desert will be on its way out as the community which would likely interest individuals in relocating in the area. When I purchased the property at Hidden Palms , the prime reason this property was desirable was the adjacent zoning ordinances which prohibited development of such commercial ventures. If such a blatant disregard for human values and privacy would be accomplished by a zoning change, then frankly nobody could .ever invest in Palm Desert with any assurance that their property values and their expected lifestyle could be guarded by responsible City Government. Palm Desert does not need another supermarket. Palm Desert does not need a large resort hotel adjacent to property owners who in- vested in good faith, with the hope that they would maintain this lifestyle in peace and tranquility. - I believe that this application is an infringement upon the rights of each and every Hidden Palms investor and homeowner and moreover, it creates a grave danger to each and every Palm Desert resident, that they can no longer expect reasonable protection by responsible City Government, from individuals who wish to infringe upon the rights of the citizens of Palm Desert for personal gain and profit. -2- Each and every homeowner in Palm Desert bought their property with the knowledge that the property adjacent to it would not be so developed. But what good are zoning laws if the laws can be changed willy-nilly. When a person buys a piece of property, they take into consideration zoning in adjacent areas. It is an absolute infringement upon their rights if the zoning laws are changed without their approval. Let me tell you that in my discussions with other homeowners , that the homeowners of Hidden Palms, and frankly other homeowners, are worried about this infringement of the Palm Desert area, and will fight this in every way possible and moreover I believe that the publicity that would be enormous if this zoning change goes through, frankly would discourage future responsible development of Palm Desert. As you can understand, why would anybody want to buy a condominium home in Palm Desert if they realize that anybody can come in, effect a zoning change, and put up a super- market or a resort hotel, and indeed even put a road right next to the property at their own pleasure. I therefore ask you to seriously consider not only the effects upon Palm Desert homeowners in this zoning change, but the future of Palm Desert itself. The Planning Commission has a unique opportunity to strike a blow for individuals ' rights against the forces of commercialism in this issue - do not waste that chance. Sincerely, vim.; WH�,, Alvin Markovitz , M.D. Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine USC School of Medicine AM/ts/jah 1 AFFIDAVIT OF �T, �oi JUN231980 rant your name ere 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CITY. Of PALM DESERT 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss . 4 County of 5 6 1. My name is , (Print your name here exactly as it 7 appears above) 8 2 . I am the owner of property in Hidden Palms , 9 Palm Desert, California, with the following street address : 10 ^ay Ge Ct um er an treet 11 Palm Desert, California 92260 12 13 3 . I acquired the above-referenced property 14 approximately on �-Tu_ (T(month) _(day) 19,je(year) . 15 4. I received official notice of the Planning 16 Commission meeting of June 3 , 1980 concerning the Hubbard 17 development from the City of Palm Desert on (month) 18 (day) 19_(year) . (If no notice was received, then insert 19 the word "none" in place of a date. ) 20 5. If I had received notice from the City of 21 Palm Desert with respect to the Hubbard development, I would have 22 //// OPPOSED THE HUBBARD PROPOSAL for the following reasons: 23 //// 1. Commercial zoning abutting residential development is 24 //// unacceptable planning in any city. 25 ////2 Multi - level construction and high density will destroy 26 //// the character and b4auty of Palm Desert and surrounding areas. 27 28 //// [Note : This Affidavit is for use by Hidden Palms owners only. ] HP-2 I made my opposition to such development known either by 'attending 2 the meeting or by sending a letter and made all necessary appeals 3 to the appropriate bodies . 4 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing 5 is true and correct. 6 Executed on this 14thday of June 1980 , at 7 Fattb&ook California. r 8 9 10 11 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 19thday of June 1980 . m , LUEa . 12 OFFICIAL SEAL Genevieve M. Sigler I:j E'S%.' '-'„ o NOTARY PUBLIC-CALIFORNIA 13 A �N��' PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY 14 Notaryu is in an or s Count y i�r My Commission Expires November 26, 1982 and State. ?:Sc�2'rSt.525�uZ52SSZ52525r J[]OS[ac o 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 Maurice Jones 9751 Reseda Blvd., #26, Northridge, CA 91324 (213)885-5256 June 24, 1980 F Paul Williams {c Palm Desert Planning Commission }�� 7 City of Palm Desert `L Palm7Desertk,ly Pear Californiae 92260 ono MEQAuj DV $ VNC\� p4 RE: Case Nos . C/Z 01-80 , CUP 07-80 and DP 07-80 N.E. Corner of Deep Canyon and Hwy 111 We own a residence at 44379 Portofino Ct. , Palm Desert. We oppose the above request for approval of zone change. We believe the proposed encroachment of a heavy density commercial zone in this area is totally unjustified. It would seem that Palm Desert ' s present rush to overbuild commercial buildings can only lead to disaster. How many supermarkets can exist starting at Monroe in Indio to Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage? There are six presently in - operation, Safeway moving to a new location, two proposed at Washington and Highway 111 , and now this proposal for Deep Canyon and Highway 111. Enough is indeed enough. MAURICE JONES MJ:pg 8zoz6 .I,IgO `100.111 j *pa II`H -110 6'Pzs [TOd Z010 A Mr. Paul Williams, Direc for Palm Desert Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall 45 - 275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert , Calif. 92260 ROBERT G. REORDAN �5V�' 10, 44-369 Portofino Court 35 Mains grv�"OZ VIVO PM Palm Desert, CA Corona Del Mar, CA (714) 568-2565 (714) 644-0262 June 27, 1980 SUBJECT: HUBBARD DEVELOPMENT. Board of Directors Hidden Palm Association We strongly suggest compromise by reasonable negotiation. It may well have been necessary to create an uproar in order to gain time for analysis and review, but cool, reasonable and intelligent compromise will now result in the most benefit for all concerned; < For the record, we are very much in favor of: 1. Albertson's Market located at the corner of 111 and Deep Canyon 2. The Hotel located at 111 3. A buffer, residential if possible, between Hidden Palms and the commercial development 3. The development having the same PC-4 zoning as we have at Hidden Palms for their area to our East. We thank you for your efforts on the behalf of all the homeowners and we close by stating that no one ever told us that all those palm trees would be next to us in perpetuity. Sincerely Bob and Beverly Reordan C C 1-/, lu_ <.Gr� GUW 6117 Aauth gift Atreet,Suite 921 Ps Augeies, Uifurniu 90814 $Ieleylimte (213) b28-3473 June 26, 19 80 City of Palm Desert Palm Desert Planning Commission SUN 3 0 1980 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 9 2260 tNV1nON1WEN- SERVICES CITY OF PA1M DESERT Gentlemen; I apologize for not being able to attend your meeting on July 1, 1980 , regarding the zone changes for the property, located at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road. I highly reccomend that this project, proposed by Mr. C. Robert Hubbard, be APPROVED ! This project will benifit everyone in.the Palm Desert area. It will not only create new jobs for a great number of people, but will also generate a great financial boost, from the shopping center for the people of Palm Desert, and of course the people on both sides of Highway 111. There are many shopping centers located on the Rancho Mirage side of Palm Desert, but none at the Indian Wells side. My property is located at 74-460 Allesandro Drive. Thank you for reading this letter at the public hearing, I remain, respectlyfully yours , &eWnstein _. • ��-� � � �� .�� ` - j� � � � �� I , r,�. 30, 1980 To : The Planning Commission Ref : Hubbard Property, adjacent to Hidden Palms i i Dear Sirs : Being a homeowner in Hidden Palms, I would like you to know my feeling on the impending zone change from residential to commercial at the cornor of Hwy 111 and Peep Canyon Rd, that will have direct effect on our community. i I feel this is unacceptable . If you do approve this zone change , I strongly feel people are going to stop buying in Palm Desert. I purchased in Palm Desert for the peace and Tranquility and I dont feel i that should be taken away from us . Please give this ,your deepest consideration. i Sincerely, i� as Mrs. W. E. Myrick 2002 Sheridan Road, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 zz— L ll //r/I� ✓''Sif�z�--2—��G z� �"� /Gt=P�C�tCJ_�(3/�/ Y i C ' LZ ://'L �7c-s:+f�'T--rY- �' Z •- ')"- Tim --7/2-mac !�_��/��—�.{iC _ ..�- � c/v f O ."i s Dr. James A. Schelble o "+ IIII East Lilac Lane, Milwaukee, Wiscon R453217 A�'Ar•,� S �� v Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Adams, 1955 No. San Antonio Ave. , Pomina, CA 91767 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - May 29, 1980 "{ +A r ... Planning Commission of Palm Desert, Calif. SUN! 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 L"N IT11 JF.'I .,- MT a CITI 6i� C', .Nt UCO-" Attention: Mr. Paul Williams, Director Dear Mr. Williams: We own Lot 4, Tract No. 9144-4 located at 569 Sorrento Ct. , Hidden Palms, Palm Desert, California. We purchased the property with the knowledge that the adjacent property to the south was zoned residential. We now find that the property to the south is being considered as commercial property. We feel that the zone change would significantly lower the value of our property due to noise, traffic and general confusion. We also feel that the enjoyment of our property would be greatly decreased. We strongly urge you to maintain the ,present residential zoning. Very truly yours, Wilbur Adams L CZ-� 4. Lillian S. Adams WA/mww i Butler Housing Corporation 1691 Kettering Street,Irvine,California 92714 (714) 979-7450 May 29, 1980 IJ+ ,j Dan S.Haves manager of Mr. Paul Williams �`}� ' °� commerciallindastrial Planning Director , � ,h.. S S City of Palm Desert �N�rtf4 pith aoner Kouain C1. 9 Corporation Palm Desert City Hall oil1691 KeHerin9 Street Irvine,CaittorWe 92714 I 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Ir )979.74So Palm Desert, California 92260 + Builders of a better IHe II Dear Mr. Williams: This letter is a follow-up to our telephone conversation of May 28, 1980. As .I mentioned, I have several severe questions regarding the layout of the Hubbard property as it has been shown. First, the location of the market building and commercial space, and its appurtenant service areas, will cause nighttime noise and lighting which will unduly disturb the residents of Hidden Palms. As the property is not now zoned for a use of the sort contemplated, I strongly recommend that the variance be denied. However, an acceptable solution, to me, would be to reorient the market building to an eastward-facing elevation and move the entire structure toward Highway 111 a minimum of 200 feet. The service area should then be screened from view of Deep Canyon by a wall structure and berm landscaping. By doing the above, you remove the substantial noise and nighttime light problems. Were the above solution, or something approxi- mating same, be incorporated into the design, I would remove my opposition to this part of the development. The second area of concern is the insertion of a public road abutting the Hidden Palms development. The traffic noise level on Deep Canyon is sub- stantial now without adding another source of noise pollution. From the plan of improvement, it appears that this access route is not necessary to the commercialcenter or to the planned hotel site. Undoubtedly, curb cuts can be installed at various points in Deep Canyon to allow access to the shopping area from the west. All other traffic would most assuredly be handled easier through the new intersection, shown on the scheme as leading to the hotel. In the event that the road proposed is not removed or substantially altered, I strongly recommend denial of a zoning variance. As general observations , without a full set of plans, I foresee several additional areas of concern. They are: (1) inclusion of a substantial landscape buffer between the proposed development and Hidden Palms; (2) recessing the tennis court area of the hotel so that nighttime play does not disturb the residents of Hidden Palms; and (3) appropriate conditions of approval, if all the other items are agreed upon, regarding the proposed Builders of a better life Mr. Paul Williams -2- May 29, 1980 development not restricting the view to the mountains enjoyed presently by the area.:residents:.. As a taxpayer, I recognize that the greater the base, the less burden the individual homeowner must bear. Personally, I would like to see this development completed, but not without some compromise on everyone's part as to solving problems noted above. We need the added revenue that this development would bring, in both real and personal property taxation and, most assuredly, in sales tax rebates. Let's find a reasoned middle ground that benefits all of us. Y my yo s - Hayes 625 Monaco Cir e Palm Desert, California (714) 568-9798 or (714) 979-7450 O J R KOPIC 5901 VENICE BLVD . do LOS ANGELES CA 90034 4.037428S154 06/02/80 ICS IPMRNCZ CSP LSAS 2139375230 -MGM TDRN -LOS ANGELES CA 70 06■02 0105P EST . PAUL WILLIAMS PLANNING COMMISSION PALM DESERT, CITY HALL 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LN PALM DESERT CA 92260 iU 3 WE AS PROPERTY OWNERS IN HIDDEN PALMS CONSIDER THEiPROPOSED ZONING CHANGE OF THE HUBBARD PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL ' TO COMMERCIAL APPALLING BOTH FROM AN ENVI.RONMENTAL. ASPECT AND INCREASED NOISE; AND TRAFFIC' STANDPOINTs WE MUST STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS ZONING CHANGE, . MR KIRK L KOPIC' AND MS JAN R KOPIC 44*079 ORAN CT 'PALM DESERT GA 13904 EST MGMCOMP MGM a N N TO REPLY BY MAILGRAM, SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR WESTERN UNION'S TOLL - FREE PHONE NUMBERS i TRIANGLE INSURANCE, INC. 12716 RIVERSIDE DRIVE • P.O. BOX 3980 NORTH HOLLYWOOD,CALIFORNIA 91609 983-2400 877-3212 May 30, 1980 ENVIROco+ DESEW CITY of Mr. Paul Williams City Planning Commission 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 RE : 28 Acres Zone Change - Highway 111 & Deep Canyon. We are property owners at 44379 Porto Fino Ct . , Palm Desert, in the Hidden Palms Homeowner ' s Association. We object to the above proposed application for Commercial Zone Change . We do not believe that it is reasonable to have this heavy commercial development continguous to our, or any, single family residence. Palm Desert presently has three major markets--Safeway, Smith' s and Market Basket. We assume that Safeway' s new location under construction at ElPaseo and Highway Ill will be larger than their present location. We assume that the Hahn Development could also have a market. There is a new Von' s at Bob Hope Drive and Highway 111. New construction on El Paseo has prob- ably doubled Palm Desert ' s existing commercial developments in the last year. Does Palm Desert need to re-zone additional commercial? We would hope that the existing commercially zoned vacant land first be successfully developed before our city starts to encroach into residential areas by new commercial zone changes . We are in favor of .growth and realize the tax benefits derived from commercial development, but we believe the growth should be reasonable. We do not believe that the Hubbard zone `change to commercial would be reasonable. MAURICE 'AND ENE JONES MJ :pg WALTER O. SCHELL (RETIRED) LAW OFFICES LOS ANGELES OFFICE GERALD F. H. DELAMER (1892.1955) SCHELL & D E L A M E R 1200 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD LEE A. SOLOMON Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 FRED B. BELANGER 1200 NORTH MAIN STREET.SUITE 704 JOSEPH F. BENDER (213) 481.1140 RICHARD S. GOErHALS SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701 _ MARTIN A. YESTER (714) 835-4944 HAN FERNANDO VALLEY OFFICE MARK B. PEPYS ROLAND R. KASPAR May 30 , 1980 14545 VICTORY BOULEVARD, SUITE 403 DOUGLAS W. RICHARDSON VAN Nuys. CALIFORNIA 91401 GARRIN J. SHAW STATE 7.2251 •TRIANGLE 3.7477 CHARLES R. SWANSON ROBERr H. MCMILLAN GARY L. MOORHEAD REID B.SMITH RICK W. MANTHEI p GEORGE W. FULTON. JR. _ JOHN R. ELLIS KENNETH B. PRINDLE GARY J. OHANESIAN SAMUELJ. MUIR Mr. Paul Williams Palm Desert Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Re: Hubbard Property Dear Mr. Williams : I own a home on 665 Monaco Circle in Hidden Palms . I am adamantly opposed to the proposed zone change for the Hubbard Property adjacent to Hidden Palms. I will be unable to attend the meeting of June 3 , 1980 and I am therefore voicing my objection by this letter. Very-,truly yours, SCHELL & DELAMAR rD g'las Richardson DWR/gb -2 1980 //✓jam///J //n/ yn / fo �Yf�y 3� //`O0 9 IfArss,4 � �� 3 �d �� ✓� n ce� (2j „ Drangethorpe Realt , 9985 MAGNOLIA AVENUE RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92504 (714) 689-7722 g May 30, 1980 - 2 1980 ac�w t,_S c1Ty OF 1'AL^d D_SERT Paul Williams % City Council City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickley Pear Lane Palm Desert, Calif. RE: Hubbard Zone Change Dear Sir: Being a resident at 44-469 Cannes Court, Palm Desert, I VEHEMENTLY oppose any zone change regarding the HUBBARD matter. If the change is granted, I am quite sure legal action will be taken by the residents of HIDDEN PALMS, as they will have been flagrantly misrepresented. Yours truly, I Patr'ck S. Paris G`I., FIF9 a_ D .lUN -2 1880 ENVIRONMED:TP.L 169"Elba Court CITY 0- ?0,�5s ru palmTDesert, California 92260 May 30, 1980 Mr. Paul Williams, Director, Planning Commission 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, CA. 92260 Dear Mr. Williams: As residents of the Hidden Palms Development we wish to voice our strong opposition to any zone change for the Hubbard property on Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road. One of the chief attractions of the area that influenced us to buy here was the quiet, tranquil atmosphere. This we feel would be jeopardized by the introduction of commercial zoning with its inherent prob- lems of noise, traffic, and security. Sincerely yours, Milan Ziro ' Nevenka Zirovich $Kflff qnD KUCHfQ ROY SKAFF.C. P A. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS MEMBER MARTIN FUCHER,C.P.A. 17835 VENTURA BOULEVARD, SUITE 210 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF Encino,CBLIfoDnIA 91316 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TELEPHONE (213) 344-4333 CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF CABLE ADDRESS SKACHER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS May 29, 1980 Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall 45-27S Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Attention: Mr. Paul Williams Re: Hidden Palms Gentlemen: I have been informed as a homeowner in the Hidden Palms Development that there is an impending development proposed to grant a zoning change on the property adjacent to Hidden Palms. Such zoning change would convert the area from residential to commercial thus enabling the installation of a small shopping center. As I will not be able to attend the meeting scheduled for June 3, 1980, I would like to voice my opinion concerning this proposed change and my opposition to it. The Hidden Palms Development was well planned in a well situated area., One of the selling points of acquiring property in that area was that it was isolated and off the beaten commercial track. One of the reasons for zoning laws in the first place is to allow the property owners to enjoy the peace and tranquility of owning and using residential property without the noise, activity, and con- gestion caused by the existence of surrounding commercial property. What good are zoning laws and ordinances if they can be changed at the whim of profiteer- ing developers and to the dismay and dissatisfaction of surrounding owners of residential property who acquired that property in the first place because it was residential and without any knowledge that it could conceivably be in close proximity to commercial property one day. Letter to the Planning Commission May 29, 1980 Page two I believe that Palm Desert has not yet become close to reaching a saturation point from a population standpoint where developers must use this very desirable residential property for commercial purposes. There seems to be an abundance of property on the main thoroughfare to take care of commercial needs. I do not believe that the lives of the commercial residents in Hidden Palms will be made any easier with the existence of a small shopping center right next door. Most of the residents,' I am sure, are more than happy to get in their cars and drive up to Highway 111 to one of the grocery stores located on that street and not feel too put out by the inconvenience. Our property is not located directly on the south wall which will be immediately adjacent to the Hubbard property but, be that as it may, we must feel for the owners of that property who will be directly affected more than anyone else since the activity of the proposed grocery market is going to seriously hinder their privacy and disturb their enjoyment of their property because of all the noise and congestion that is going to be generated from the market and the other stores. Therefore, we request that this letter be entered in opposition to the proposed zoning change and that the Hubbard twenty eight acres be restricted to residential use only. Veiryruly yours oaff /dk f 'f Date Commissioners City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, California Dear Sirs : This is to inform you that I do not object to the proposed Hubbard Development at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, California. Sinc ly, a" Address: C ` `h, JUN `31980 47 �T7� Date Commissioners City of Palm Desert _ Palm Desert, California Dear Sirs : This is to inform you that I do not object to the proposed Hubbard Development at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, California. Sincerely, Address: G� a Date Commissioners City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, California Dear Sirs: This is to inform you that I do not object to the proposed Hubbard Development at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, dalifornia. Singly, II Address,r Date Commissioners City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, California Dear Sirs: This is to inform you that we do not object to the proposed Hubbard Development at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and -Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, California. NAME ADDRESS Date A? 7 � 6 Commissioners City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, California Dear Sirs: This is to inform you that we do not object to the proposed Hubbard Development at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, California. NAME ADDRESS f in q a ��l n,,�-�)a Im U Date-0 1�/✓Q l ( I go Commissioners City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, California Dear Sirs: This is to inform you that we do not object to the proposed Hubbard Development at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, California. NAME . . . . ADDRESS 164 �3 Date_ Commissioners City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, California Dear Sirs: This is to inform you that we do not object to the proposed Hubbard Development at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, California. NAME n ADDRESS ) /J ✓r1_.CL��z��7/(� �GC/•e-�/Z�/ ��- �7i.1� �✓L/y`u-C� L(�/a�J o+-C c'('Ji L) 16 I#YG y - ) )1 CouFRP d Wa6n,-✓ FR'q - G°, 9 awn 7qO 5- `�c! U'7 7 LI 2.074 17 33 � v 1. r /7� 1 - y WAYNE E. BARLOW 2049 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 870 LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90067 (213) 879-0904 June 3 , 1980 HAND DELIVERED Mr . Paul Williams , Director Palm Desert Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Re : Homeowners ' Opposition to Hubbard Development In Hidden Palms - LyAnne Fleming Rennie Ann K. Macomber Dr. and Mrs . James Schelble Beverly Ann Clark Dear Mr . Williams : Per the request of LyAnne Fleming Rennie, Ann K. Macomber , Dr . and Mrs . James Schelble, and Beverly Ann Clark, Hidden Palms ' homeowners , I am enclosing herewith their respective letters to you opposing the Hubbard development. Very truly yo rs , Wayne. Barlow Y WEB: sfb CC : LyAnne Fleming Rennie Ann K. Macomber Dr . and Mrs . James Schelble Beverly Ann Clark L a THE FOUN-RIIS May 29 , 1980 Mr. Paul Williams , Director Palm Desert Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California. 92260 Dear Mr. Williams : We are most chagrined at the thought of a commercial development so close to Hidden Palms . We are referring to the Hubbard proposal. It certainly does not seem appropriate for the type of residential housing that Hidden Palms offers to be backed up by service delivery areas . We are owners of 44-711 Monaco Circle and we are definitely opposed to any zoning changes that would not be compatible with the type of residential development that is already in the area. We are sorry we cannot attend the meeting but we will be out of town on that date, but we would like to go on record as being home owners opposed to any zoning changes not compatible with the existing residential . qSin rely, Anne Fleming nie Ann K. Macomber . 47-0108 LFR:ab 49-599 MONROE/INDIO,CALIFORNIA 92201 /(714)347-2774 I May 29, 1980 Mr. Paul Williams Palm Desert Planning Commission Palm Desert City Hall 45-275 Prickly Pear Palm Desert, California . 92260 Dear Mr . Williams : We are the owners of two properties located at the Hidden Palms condominium project. The addresses are 44721 Monaco Circle and 44-735 Monaco Circle. We are absentee owners and cannot make the meeting on June 3rd. However, we wish to go on record as definitely opposing any zoning changes not compatible with the existing residential , and it seems to us that the type of thing that is being proposed is certainly not compatible with the existing development . Sincerely, Dr. and Mrs . James Sch[br 44721 Monaco Circle and 44735 Monaco Circle Palm Desert, California. 92260 We can be contacted at our permanent resident, which is 1111 East Lilac Lane , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53217 . May 29 , 1980 Mr. Paul Williams Palm Desert Planning Commission 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California. 92260 Dear Mr. Williams : I have just learned of the petition to change the zoning on the Hubbard property adjacent to Hidden Palms . I am definitely opposed to this and feel that the zoning change would not be in accord with the existing residential . I would very much like to attend the meeting on June 3rd but I will be out of town. I wish to be on record as a home owner opposing the zoning change . Sincerely, ✓Q , Beverly Ann Clark 44-671 Monaco Circle Hidden Palms Palm Desert, California. 92260 Z4-L4� �A �� - Ae - June 1, 1980 To all interested. parties: This is to formally protest the building of the commercial center and the rezoning of the properties surrounding Hidden Palms to allow the commercial and two story building to occur. This protest is made on the basis that the rezoning and building will create the devaluation of Hidden Palms properties, will in- crease the noise levels, will reduce safety for our childfen from the resulting additional traffic and conjestion of traffic, as well is adding a questionable tran"sciency to the area. We trust that if this change in rezoning is allowed in this individual case that it will set a.precedent that will allow changes in rezoning to occur at will in the future. It is felt that home owners in the area have not been properly informed of, this rezoning. Therefore, it is recommended that the rezoning question be deferred to a later meeting when the proper channels of informing concerned parties can occur and thus the representation in the area will be able to voice their relevant opinions. Sincerely, erry altzman 339 Portofino nd 199 Elba May 28, 1980 Mr . Paul Williams, Director Palm Desert City Hall 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr . Williams : RE: HIDDEN PALMS CONDOMINIUM Just yesterday we were advised of- the possible zone- c.hange.. effec_ting_ the beautiful Hidden Palms Condominium development . Please be advised that we as homeowners at 444-39 Baden Court are de- finately against any zone change for the following reasons : 1 . We purchased this location especially for its non-commercial surroundings and the quiet tranquilty which the present zoning assures us . 2 . A commercial enterprise backing up to our property will have a tremendously depreciating effect on our present property value . I hasten to remind you that individual home owners have the prior right to have their interests protected especially when they had the positive assurance of the existing zoning protection. 3. The environmental impact on our serene area would be im- paired' due to the tremendous increase in traffic flow . This fact is simple arithmetic ; if there were not to be heavy ++. traffic increase in this area, obviously the newly planned project would be unsuccessful . Mrs . Reinfeld and I,_-.along-..with our friends and neighbors at Hidden Palms are diametrically opposed to any zone change in this area. We look to you and whomever sits with you to protect our prior interests now, and in the future as well . We are horrified to think this issue has ever been considered for a hearing. ~ I would appreciate a reply from you at your earliest convience . Very truly /yours, Marvin- E.� Re nPeld- cc . Hidden Palm Home/ Owners Association cc . Interstate Properties Mervyn Johnson, Builder cc . Hidden Palms Sales Office/ i - --------- �i i