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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-10MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS .. is * n i. .. iC ♦♦ .. .• i. V i*: ., i. .. .. i*: .. ., i. .. * is * i. i. is i. i. * .. n n n ., i, is I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mullins called the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 1980, in City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE - Mayor Pro-Tempore James E. McPherson III. INVOCATION - Mayor Edward D. Mullins IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Noel J. Brush Mayor Pro-Tempore James E. McPherson Councilman Alexis D. Newbrander Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Edward D. Mullins Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Paul A. Williams, Director of Environmental Services V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council of December 27, 1979. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand No. 80-063. Rec: Approve as presented. C. MINUTES OF THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS & CONDEMNATION Meeting of December 13, 1979. Rec: Receive and file. D. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF HAYSTACK ROAD Requesting Various Actions for Increased Traffic Safety for Their Street. Rec: Refer to Staff for Study and Report. E. REQUEST FOR REJECTION OF BID & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR REBID For The Demolition of Homestead Structure In The Cahuilla Hills, City of Palm Desert. Rec: Approve the request, rejecting the bid, and authorize the City Clerk to readvertise. January 10, 1980 Page 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By KARLA & RICK SEIDNER For The El Paseo Sandwich Shop, 73-990 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CASE NO. C/Z 09-79 AND DP 15-79 - MAYER GROUP, INC., APPLICANT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1, 12,000 (RIVERSIDE COUNTY ZONE) TO PR-7 (U.A.) (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, MAX. 7 D.U./AC.) (UPON ANNEXA- TION) OR OTHER ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, AND APPROVAL OF A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 264 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND A NINE ACRE PUBLIC PARK ON 39.1 GROSS ACRES, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND MONTEREY DRIVE. Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's report. Mr. Williams reported that the Planning Commission had first reviewed the project at their December 9th meeting. However, the item was continued to the meeting of December 19th to allow the applicant to address the Commission's concerns relative to the public park, density, and parking. He stated that purpose of the park was to provide recreational opportunities and uses for the surrounding neighborhoods as well as the subject development. In addition, the park would present an asethetically enhanced appearance at a major access point to the City; would provide a drainage retention area for the land under development; and would separate residential units from a major street intersection. He reviewed the proposed park improvements and maintenance. With regard to the concerns relative to density, Mr. Williams pointed out that the resulting area density would be 4.65 d.u/ acre which is consistent with the General Plan density of 5-7 units to the acre and is further justified due to the park dedication. He stated that Staff also felt that this would provide different housing in the area in that the majority of the area is being developed as mobile home parks. He reviewed the concerns relative to parking and stated that the applicant has proposed to provide an additional 24 parking spaces within the project. With respect to the concerns of fire protection, Mr. Williams pointed out that Fire Station #3 was proposed for 1982-83 which would be sufficient time for protection of this project. With respect to concerns for property to be used by the Coachella Valley County Water District, Mr. Williams pointed out that they would he addressed during the Tentative Tract process. He also discussed the signalization of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive and how this project would expedite that process. Mr. Williams explained that the Commission had ended in a 2-2 vote, thus the project came to the Council with no recommendation. However, Staff felt that there was ample justification for approval and did recommend it by proposed Ordinance No. 219. Councilman Wilson asked how much it would cost the City to finish development of the park. Mr. Williams responded approximately $200,000 out of the $600,000 estimated cost. However, other develop- ments would be ztributing to the fund. January 10, 1980 Page 2 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING is ♦ ♦. is ♦. ♦. . * ♦. * is ♦. ♦: * is is is VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) A. CASE NO. C/Z 09-79 AND DP 15-79 (Continued) Mayor Mullins invited input relative to the project. MR. MIKE MOLLER, Vice President of Mayer Development, 8280 Florence Street, Downey, California, addressed Council stating they were pleased with the development plan as presented and that it represented a great cooperative effort between themselves and Staff. He referred to his letter of December 13, 1979, wherein they had offered to contribute double their requirement for the signalization of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. He reviewed the issue of providing affordable housing in an area where it is badly needed. He also pointed out that they were contributing 9 acres for the public park rather than the 2 acres required. MR. JOHN BALLEW, Ballew McFarland, Palm Desert, addressed Council as the architect of the project. He reviewed the project's attributes in depth and requested Council approval. Councilman Newbrander stated her 3 concerns: (1) additional parking for the public park; traffic on Country Club and Monterey; and seeing the signal put in before the project is developed. Mr. Ballew responded that there would be ample parking for the park, but with regard to the signal, it would be up to the City to expedite the installation of it. Mayor Mullins invited input in OPPOSITION to the project, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Mullins stated that he was pleased to see a park which will be built in the immediate future as well as affordable housing. Councilman Brush stated that the City has actually acquired many park sites, but this one will actually be a park being built. He also stated his pleasure that this was a concept that was encouraged by the Staff in that Council has encouraged developers to work with Staff cooperatively. They have met every requirement asked of them and gone beyond. Councilman Brush moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 219 to second reading. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: None X. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XI. NEW BUSINESS None XII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RATE INCREASE BY PALM DESERT DISPOSAL COMPANY For Retuse Collection In The City of Palm Desert. Mr. Ortega reported that the information requested of Palm January 10, 1980 Page 3 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING * i. .. .. * .. .• .: * •.. .. .. .. .. i. .• n .. .. .. .. .. .. i. :: iC :: .. .. i. .. :'C is ,'' XII. OLD BUSINESS (Continued) A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RATE INCREASE (Continued) Desert Disposal had not been received. It was, therefore, Staff's recommendation to continue until such time as it was received. Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Wilson seconded to continue the item until such time as Staff received the required infor- mation with which to make an additional report. Motion carried unanimously. XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. HELEN ROSE, 73-853 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California, addressed Council to tell them that her business was going "down the drain" as a result of the new Frontage Road. She asked what was going to be done about it. Council advised Mrs. Rose that a survey was being conducted by the Palm Desert Board of Realtors, and they would be bringing the results of such survey to Staff. At that time, meetings will be scheduled to determine what changes, if any, should be made. Councilman McPherson pointed out that business was down all over as a result of the economy and that the merchants on El Paseo were complaining about the same thing. XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER Mr. Ortega stated that there would be a public study session held on February 6th at 7:00 p.m. so that Staff and someone from the Federal Insurance Administration can present to those interested information on the flood insurance rate map that will be presented on April 15, 1980. Public comment at that time will be welcomed. A press release will be pre- pared for distribution approximately one week prior to the meeting. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman McPherson moved to direct Staff to enter into an agreement with the County for engineering, construction, and design of the signal at Monterey and Country Club Drive. Councilman Newbrander seconded th.e motion; carried unanimously. Council directed Staff to take the following action as soon as possible: - Review of 3-way stop sign at Monterey Avenue/Country Club Drive prior to signal installation. - Review by Traffic Committee of stop sign at Shadow Mountain Drive and Tumbleweed. - Review the possibility of installation left -turn pockets in conjunction with installation of signal at Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. - Change Sun Lodge Lane to San Pablo so that the entire street would be consistent. - Paint curbs red back from intersections on El Paseo to make turning safer. January 10, 1980 Page 4 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING .. 'n .. :.; .. * * * n :: * '': * .. * * n n .. * .. :v * .. * .. * XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued) C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Mullins asked that everyone note the future meetings listed on the Agenda. XV. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Brush moved and Councilman Wilson seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Mullins adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. \\\ 71-)_ ;EDWARD Dt,:,MULLINS, MAYOR ATTEST: SHEILA a. GTLLIGAN, CI7 CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, EALIFORNIA January 10, 1980 Page 5