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ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1986
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly convened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Richard S. Kelly
III. INVOCATION - Councilman Walter H. Snyder
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Councilman Walter H. Snyder
Councilman S. Roy Wilson
Mayor Richard S. Kelly
Also Present:
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk
Paul Gibson, Accounting Supervisor
Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Community Services/Planning
Richard J. Folkers, Director of Public Works
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular/Adjourned City Council Meeting of
September 25, 1986.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. WR090I, WR0903, and WR0905.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Grace
Restaurant Company for Coco's, 73-397 Highway 111, Palm
Desert.
Rec: Receive and refer to the Planning Department
for Conditional Use Permit approval.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Grace
Restaurant Company for Reuben's, 72-291 Highway 111, Palm
Desert.
Rec: Receive and refer to the Planning Department
for Conditional Use Permit approval.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Antoinette
A. and Randy A. McWilliams for Randy's Cafe, 73-560 "B"
Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and refer to the Planning Department
for Conditional Use Permit approval.
F. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Ms. Carol Whitlock from the
City's Economic Development Committee.
Rec: Receive and instruct the Mayor to write a
letter of appreciation.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 86-106 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Palm Desert, California, Setting Forth its
Findings and Authorizing the Destruction of Files from
the Department of Building and Safety that have been
Microfilmed.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids
for Improvements to Joslyn Cove Communities Senior Center.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize staff to seek
public bids for improvements to the Joslyn Cove
Communities Senior Center.
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I. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids
for the Purchase of a Pick -Up Truck.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to
advertise and call for bids for the purchase of
a pick-up truck to be used for Public Works
maintenance crews.
J. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 00-162 for Highway 111
Median Landscaping Maintenance.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, award the contract to the
lowest responsible bidder, Honz Landscape
Company, in the amount of $1,850.00 per month
for a duration of seven months.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar
was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the City Council.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MR. RICHARD OLIPHANT, 77-900 Avenue of the States, Palm
Desert, addressed the Council and stated that he would like to
speak if and when the Council considered the matter of Country
Club Care Center.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 86-107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
CITY'S SB-325 CLAIM (LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND) FOR THE
1986-87 FISCAL YEAR.
Mr. Altman reported the staff report dated September 9,
1986, noting that the claim would be for $76,454, which
represents the City's allocation for fiscal year 1986-87.
He recommended adoption of this resolution.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 86-107
was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) AND
DESIGNATING RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS
SAFE.
Mr. Altman reviewed the memo dated September 25, 1986,
noting that this was on the agenda as the result of a
request by Coachella Valley Association of Governments
for our City's participation. He recommended the
resolution be adopted and forwarded to the appropriate
authorities.
Upon motion by Benson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 86-108
was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
VII1. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
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A. ORDINANCE NO. 473 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ART
1N PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT FEE IN
THE CITY.
Mr. Altman reported that no changes had been made since
first reading of this ordinance.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 473 was
adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 474 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 456 RELATING TO MOBILE HOME PARK RENT REVIEW.
Mr. Altman stated that this ordinance was introduced at
the last meeting and no changes had been made since that
time.
Upon motion by Benson, second by Wilson, Ordinance No. 474 was
adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
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C. ORDINANCE NO. 477 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP, FROM AHOPR- l8 TO
S.I. ON A TRIANGULAR SHAPED PARCEL DIRECTLY SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF HOVLEY LANE AND BEACON HILL, CASE NO. C/Z
86-5.
Mr. Diaz stated that no further input had been received
since first reading of this ordinance, and he recommended
its adoption.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, Ordinance No. 477 was
adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement (Contract No. 00-163)
with Capitol Information Management for Bilitrak Services.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report dated September 24,
1986, and offered to answer any questions.
Upon questions by Councilmembers, Mr. Ortega explained
how the charge for these services is dependent on number
of hours of usage.
Councilman Wilson asked if this might be something that
could be done by C.V.A.G., with the City being able to
utilize it through those offices.
Mr. Ortega responded that he had discussed this with the
Executive Director of C.V.A.G., and this might be
something they would consider in the future.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the
Mayor to execute an agreement (#00-163) with Capitol Information Manage-
ment for Billtrak services. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried
by unanimous vote of the Council.
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B. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST by Lago De Palmas for Portola
Street Access.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the memo dated October 9, 1986, noting
that as part of the annexation agreement for Monterey
Country Club, widening of Portola Avenue was waived and
there was to be no access to Portola Avenue. He added
that the developer of Lago de Palmas, located within
Monterey Country Club, had requested that the Planning
Commission now approve access to Portola.
Upon question by Councilmember Benson, Mr. Diaz responded
that sidewalks, curbs, and gutters had been put in by the
City on Portola.
Councilman Snyder moved to approve access to Portola Avenue
with the following conditions: 1) that the City be reimbursed for its
costs of improving Portola Avenue adjacent to the development; and 2)
that the entry design and landscaping along Portola Avenue be approved
by the Palm Desert Architectural Commission. Motion died for lack of a
second.
MR. MIKE HOMME, 277 Santa Barbara Circle, Palm Desert,
spoke as the developer of Lago De Palmas and distributed
copies of a February 23, 1984, memorandum from the
Director of Public Works which outlined the agreement to
construct the retaining wall and install landscaping (memo
on file and of record in the City Clerk's Office). He
added that the actual cost was $50,000 instead of the
$30,000 estimated fn the memo and asked that the Council
take this into consideration.
Councilmember Benson stated she felt this matter should
be continued for two weeks so that the Council could
consider the information presented prior to making a
decision.
Councilman Snyder agreed that the Council and the current
Director of Public Works needed more time to consider
this additional information.
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Councilmember Benson moved to continue this item to the
meeting of October 23, 1986, to allow staff and the Council time to
consider the information submitted by the developer and to determine the
amount to be reimbursed by the developer to the City for improvements
made to Portola Avenue. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council.
C. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST from Desert Resort Communities
Convention and Visitors Bureau for Street Name Change on
Highway 111.
Mr. Altman stated that the Desert Resort Communities
Convention and Visitors Bureau (DRCCVB) had sent a letter
to the Mayor requesting that the Council consider their
proposal to rename Highway 111 (letter on file and of
record in the City Clerk's Office).
Councilman Snyder added that the DRCCVB felt Highway 111
should be changed to something more indicative of our
communities. He stated it did not necessarily have to be
as set forth in the proposal and suggested that a contest
be held in which residents of the valley are asked to
submit new names for the Highway.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, endorse the
concept of renaming Highway 111 and direct the Desert Resort Communities
Convention and Visitors Bureau to conduct and administer a contest for
same. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of
the Council.
D. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST to Vacate Linear Remnant Lots on
San Pablo Avenue.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report in detail.
Councilmember Benson stated she had received several
telephone calls regarding the medians on San Pablo which
do not extend to Fred Waring Drive. She asked if the
street could be widened once the lots are vacated and
have the medians continue to Fred Waring.
Councilman Snyder suggested that a task force be formed
to consider what should be done in this area.
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Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, refer this
matter to the City Manager to direct a task force to study the San Pablo
Avenue area and come up with an overall plan for the area which will be
compatible as an entrance to the Civic Center. Motion was seconded by
Benson.
MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, stated that he was a
member of a task force working through the Project Area
Committee and felt this existing task force might be able
to look at the San Pablo area instead of having a new one
formed.
Councilman Snyder stated that the intent of his motion was
that the City Manager could either use an existing task force
or create a new one.
Mayor Kelly called for the vote, and the motion was carried
unanimously.
E. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Capital improvement Projects Status Report.
No Council action needed or taken on this item.
2. Presentation regarding remodeling of St. Margaret's
Episcopal Church.
Mr. Diaz reviewed a letter from St. Margaret's
Episcopal Church Building Committee dated October 2,
1986 (on file and of record in the City Clerk's
Office) requesting approval of a 48 foot high roof
line. He recommended approval of the request.
Mr. George Berkey, Jr., addressed the Council as
Vice Chairman of the Building Committee. He stated
that Rev. Dean Miller of Palm Desert Community
Presbyterian Church had written a letter on behalf of
his congregation supporting the requested height
variance (on file and of record in the City Clerk's
Office).
Mr. Milt Chambers spoke as the architect and
explained the plans in detail. Upon question by
Councilman Wilson, Mr. Chambers responded that he
believed the Community Church was 50 feet at its
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highest point. Upon question by Councilmember
Benson, Mr. Chambers stated that the plans included
remodeling the original church building.
Councilman Wilson stated that if the Community
Church was indeed 50 feet high, he felt the
remodeling of St. Margaret's as proposed would be a
nice addition to the community.
Councilman Snyder stated he felt it would be a
beautiful addition to the community. He stated that
several years ago another church had requested a 45
foot height variation, which was not allowed. Other
requests for height variation were granted because
of extenuating circumstances. He felt there would
be serious repercussions from certain groups in the
community unless mitigating factors were found, such
as the height of the Community Church and its
distance from the Storm Channel.
Mr. Chambers stated that the church mentioned by
Councilman Snyder was denied because they requested
the height variance for visibility reasons. He
added that St. Margaret's request was due to the
size of the congregation and the extra space required
for good acoustics.
Mayor Kelly stated he liked the project but that he
would prefer to have a more detailed staff report
before making a decision. He asked if there would
be a problem if this matter were continued so that
mitigating circumstances could be found, and Mr.
Berkey stated that two weeks would not cause any
problems.
Councilman Snyder moved to continue this matter to the
meeting of October 23, 1986, in order to allow staff time to determine
the exact height of the Community Church and mitigating circumstances to
justify approval of the request for height variation. Motion was
seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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XII.
XIII.
OLD BUSINESS
None
REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Mr. Altman requested a Closed Session under
Government Code Section 54956.9(c) for the purpose
of discussing possible land acquisition at Frank
Sinatra and Portola Avenue.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
1. Mr. Erwin stated he had a personnel matter to be
discussed during the Closed Sessfon.
C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Councilmember Benson stated she had received several
telephone calls regarding the schedule for the Adobe
and why the contractor is not cleaning up the area
as he goes along.
Mr. Conlon responded that the contractor has six
months to clean up the property and apply for final
inspection. He stated that the contractor had a
demolition permit for six months and had approxi-
mately four to five months to go before it expired.
He added that a demolition deposit had been collected
but could not be touched until the permit expired..
Councilman Wilson suggested that staff look into
this situation and possibly require the contractor
to clean up the property at certain phases.
2. TROLLEY
Mayor Kelly reported that Sunline Transit Agency was
working on a different Trolley program than used
in previous years, and this program would be funded
by private industry, with one route in Palm Springs
and another in Palm Desert. He stated that the Palm
Desert route would include Grand Champions Resort,
Erawan, out Country Club Drive as far as the Palm
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Desert Resorter, both Marriott hotels, both Palm
Desert hotels, El Paseo, and Palm Desert Town
Center. He added that a total of 20 sponsorships
was needed and proposed that the cities of Palm
Desert, Indian Wells, and Rancho Mirage each take a
sponsorship for this program. He asked the Council
to approve a sponsorship by the City of Palm Desert,
contingent upon sponsorships also being taken by
Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage. He stated that he
had spoken with the chairman of the Advertising &
Promotion Committee who had fully supported this
proposal and the appropriation of the $2,800 sponsor-
ship fee from the Advertising & Promotion Committee
budget.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the
City of Palm Desert's purchase of a sponsorship for the Sunline Transit
Agency Trolley program, contingent upon similar action by the cities of
Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells; and 2) Appropriate $2,800 from the
Advertising & Promotion Committee budget. Motion was seconded by Benson
and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
3. COVE COMMUNITIES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Mayor Kelly stated that at that morning's Cove
Communities Public Safety Commission, there were
many representatives from the news media present as
well as staff members and commissioners. The
occasion was the addition of a fourth paramedic unit
which would be stationed at the Palm Desert Town
Center Fire Station, and this would mean more rapid
response time and better service to the citizens of
Palm Desert.
Councilman Snyder added that now there was an
ambulance In each of the cities --Palm Desert, Indian
Wells, and Rancho Mirage. He stated that when this
commission was first formed, there was only one fire
truck and one fireman. He said that because of this
service, insurance for fire protection had dropped
dramatically.
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None
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of
the Council, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m. to Closed
Session under Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) for the purpose of
discussing possible land acquisition and personnel matters. Mayor Kelly
reconvened the meeting at 6:15 p.m. and immediately adjourned for
dinner with no action taken or announced. He reconvened the meeting at
7:00 p.m.
XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:30 P.M. SESSION
None
XV1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF TOKEN OF APPRECIATION TO MAYOR AND MRS.
KELLY FROM THE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF.
On behalf of the entire City staff, Mr. Altman presented
to Mayor and Mrs. Kelly a $50.00 gift certificate for the
Rusty Pelican for dinner and thanked them both for their
graciousness and generosity in hosting the recent barbecue
and swim party for staff at their home.
Mayor Kelly stated that in giving a talk that same day to
the University Club, he realized that Palm Desert had an
$18 million budget in fiscal year 1986/87 with most of it
going into improvement projects in the City. This work
was all being done with only 75 employees. He
congratulated the staff and stated that he believed there
was no other entity in the country that could accomplish
as much with such a small number of employees, and the
barbecue was to show their appreciation for this work.
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XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM PR-5 TO AHDPR-l0
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 60 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT OF
WHICH 12 OF THE UNITS WILL HAVE AFFORDABLE RENTS AS
SPECIFIED IN A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE AT RUTLEDGE - JOHN M.
TURNER, APPLICANT (Continued from the Council Meeting of
September 25, 1986) . :
Mr. Diaz stated that this item had been continued from
the September 25th meeting to allow the applicant to show
the plans to adjacent property owners and other interested
parties. He added that the recommended ordinances and
resolution had not been changed since the last hearing.
Mayor Kelly noted that the public hearing was still open and
asked for testimony from the applicant.
MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, spoke as the planning
consultant for the subject property and stated that since
the last hearing he had met with two members of the
citizens' committee which had presented a petition to the
City Council. They indicated that they would agree to 48
units on that property and that Mr. Turner had also agreed
to the 48 units. He added, however, that the homeowners
had not agreed to go along with the affordable units.
Upon question by Councilman Wilson, Mr. Baum responded
that he had not yet received Mr. Turner's letter and did
not know if he was agreeing to 48 units with or without
the affordable units.
Mr. Baum stated that he had concerns about making the
project just one-story. He said that iF the Council
required only one-story structures, it would result in
less open space, and he was not sure the 48 units would
fit as one-story buildings.
Upon question by Councilmember Benson, Mr. Diaz responded
that the 48 units would bring the density down to 8 units
to the acre.
Mr. Baum added that the developer would wait 10 years per
the development agreement and submit plans to change from
an apartment development to a condominium project.
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Mayor Kelly invited testimony in FAVOR of this project.
MR. ED MALONEY, 385 Via Sonora, stated that the Board of
Wedgewood Glen supported Mr. Turner's project if it were
developed at 48 units because they wanted to see the
property developed.
Mr. Diaz stated that the General Plan showed this area at
5-7 units per acre. He added that this parcel was the
only one left in that area which had not been developed,
and if it was developed at 8 units, the overall density
would still be in the 5-7 units per acre range.
Mayor Kelly invited input in OPPOSITION to this project.
MR. JOHN MARSHALL, 43-200 Rutledge Way, stated his
continuing concern for the safety of the children in his
neighborhood and again asked that the Council cul-de-sac
Rutledge; if this could not be done, he said he would be
opposed to the Turner project.
Mr. Steve Roos, 74-489 Myrsine, stated he was opposed to
the development.
MRS. DEIDRE MARTIN, 74-346 Myrsine, stated she felt the
cul-de-sac on Rutledge was a separate issue from this
development. She added that in speaking with Mr. Baum,
she did not realize that the zoning would have to be
changed in order to allow affordable housing, and she was
opposed to changing the zoning on the property.
MRS. ALANA TOWNSEND, 43-082 Silk Tree Lane, was concerned
for the safety of the children but was opposed to having
a cul-de-sac on Rutledge. She agreed that the zoning for
the Turner property should be left as it is if changing
it would allow affordable housing.
MR. STEVE MARTIN, 74-346 Myrsine, stated he would go
along with 48 units but was not in favor of affordable
housing because he had just bought his house and felt
affordable rents would not increase the value of his
home. He also asked what would happen to the affordable
units down the road when the development was changed to a
condominium project.
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Mayor Kelly stated that this matter would be considered at
the time plans were submitted for the change to a
condominium project.
MR. JOHN FERRISE, 74-411 Santolina, felt that putting a
cul-de-sac on Rutledge would actually add to the traffic
and safety problems. He added that he would prefer that
the zoning for this property remain at PR-5.
MR. DANNY GAFFNEY, 74-429 Buttonwood, agreed that the
zoning should be kept at PR-5.
Mayor Kelly invited REBUTTAL from the applicant's
representative.
Mr. Baum stated he did not feel the project would cause
more traffic on Rutledge. He added that he concurred
with most of the negative comments made and would prefer
that the City not require affordable housing for the
project.
Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Benson stated she felt enough of the City
had been given away to developers for apartments and that
there was now a high vacancy rate. She did not feel
residents should be made to suffer by having two-story
structures built and stated she would be in favor of
leaving the zoning as it was.
Councilman Snyder stated he felt the Council's first
responsibility was to existing neighborhoods. He said
that since that parcel consisted of 6.2 acres, 5-7 units
per acre would amount to 44 units, and this was very
close to the 48 units agreed upon by the developer.
Mayor Kelly stated he would like to see something worked
out that would be economical for the developer to build.
He agreed with Councilman Snyder's comments and stated
that with the 5-7 units per acre, affordable units would
not be required by the City.
Councilman Wilson agreed and stated he felt the overall
project had a nice design. He was concerned with having
two-story structures on Magnesia Falls and adjacent to
Wedgewood Glen because it would not be compatible with
the rest of the neighborhood.
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Councilman Wilson moved to approve the development with 44
units, provided no two-story structures were built along Magnesia Falls
Drive. Motion was seconded by Snyder.
Mr. Diaz stated that the General Plan designation was 5-7
units per acre, and 44 units would be consistent with the
General Plan. He stated the applicant could be instructed
to amend the precise plan to reflect the reduction to 44
units with no two-story structures allowed along Magnesia
Falls Drive or across from Wedgewood Glen development.
Councilman Wilson withdrew his motion, and Councilman Snyder
withdrew his second.
Councilman Wilson moved to instruct staff to prepare the
appropriate resolution and ordinance to reflect 44 units with no
two-story structures along Magnesia Falls Drive or adjacent to the
Wedgewood Glen development and to instruct the applicant to revise the
precise plan. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Mr. Erwin stated that no action was required on the resolution
and ordinances submitted in the original staff report for the
September 25th meeting.
XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D
None
XX. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelly asked that everyone note the Future Meetings
listed on the Agenda.
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Mayor Ke l 1 y called up the Arco project on the corner of
Highway 111 and Portola Avenue.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of
the Council, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
on Thursday, October 23, 1986.
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SHEILA R. GJ- LIGAN,
CITY OF PALM DESERT,
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