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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1238 - Zoning Ordinance Agreement 12-57 - Architectural Review Commissions from 7 to 9 Members11�� g� 1. c c/ CITY OF PALM DES DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 25.70.020 MEMBERSHIP TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS FROM SEVEN TO NINE SUBMITTED BY CASE NO: DATE: Missy Wightman Assistant Planner ZOA 12-57 March 22, 2012 CONTENTS: Draft Ordinance No. 1238 Legal Notice Planning Commission Notice of Action Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, February 21, 2012 Planning Commission Staff Report, February 21, 2012 Planning Commission Legal Notice Recommendation That the City Council, waive further reading and: 1. Pass Ordinance No. 1238 to second reading approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 12-57 amending Section 25.70.020 Membership of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, adding two additional members to the Architectural Review Commission; and 2. Appoint Gene Colombini and Paul Clark to the Commission subject to adoption of the Ordinance effective May 12, 2012. Planning Commission Action The Plannning Commission recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 12- 57 to City Council. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner questions were addressed by staff regarding the consolidation of the committee and commission. Discussion On January 26, 2012, the City Council requested consolidation of the Landscape Beautification Committee and the Architectural Review Commission (ARC), increasing the Staff Report Case No. ZOA 12-57 Page 2 of 2 March 22, 2012 membership from seven members to nine members. City Council has selected Gene Colombini and Paul Clark to serve as the newly appointed ARC members. New members will be sworn -in by the City Clerk at the next meeting after the effective date of May 12, 2012; newly appointed members will serve four-year terms from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016. The City Attorney will verbally present the topic of Brown Act compliance. Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution amending the number of commission members. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact associated with adoption of the amended ordinance. Submitted by: 4410V�_v \ Missy Wightman Assistant Planner n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Department Head: Lauri Aylaian Director of Community Development G:\Planning\Missy Wightman\ARC Cases\ARC Amended Ordinance= Staff Report.dou ORDINANCE NO. 1238 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 25.70.020 MEMBERSHIP TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS FROM SEVEN TO NINE. CASE NO. ZOA 12-57 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 22"d day of March, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of the above noted; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 21st day of February, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a modification to Section 25.70.020 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code and did unanimously recommend approval; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act," Resolution No. 10-26, and the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed revision to the Zoning Ordinance is not a project as defined under CEQA and no further environmental review is necessary; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify approval of the said amendment: 1. That the consolidation of the Landscape Beautification Committee into the Architectural Review Commission requires an increased membership for more broad representation of items that are reviewed by the commission; 2. Increased membership will provide adequate plan review to successfully maintain the enhancement and preservation of public and private property appearance in Palm Desert developed in harmony with the desired character of the city and in conformance with applicable city guidelines and codes; ORDINANCE NO. 1238 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council on this matter. SECTION 2: Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25.70.020 is hereby amended and restated as stated below: The architectural commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the city council who shall all be voting members. SECTION 3: That the City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby directed to publish this ordinance in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this day of , 2012, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California F ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, Mayor 7 3 — 5 1 o FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL:760 346-o6ii info@cityofpalmdeserc.org CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. ZOA 12-57 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 25, ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 25.70.020 MEMBERSHIP, RELATING TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION, OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval to consolidate the Landscape Beautification Committee with the Architectural Review Commission and increase the membership from seven members to nine members. PROJECT LOCATION: City of Palm Desert SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun RACHELLE KLASSEN, City Clerk March 10, 2012 City of Palm Desert, California ..♦ �.Y PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 73-5I0 FRED WARINO DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346-061I info01ciryofpAmdesert.org PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: February 22, 2012 City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Recommend to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 12- 57 amending Section 25.70.020 Membership of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, adding two additional members to the Architectural Review Commission, as directed by the City Council. The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert considered your request and took the following action at its regular meeting of February 21, 2012: THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTED APPROVAL OF ZOA 12-57. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. Lauri Aylaian, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission /de cc: Missy Wightman ,a y� anixito ux xEnritn vavEx MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 2012 B. Case No. ZOA 12-57, City of Palm Desert, applicant. Recommend to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 12-57 amending Section 25.70.020 Membership of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, adding two members to the Architectural Review Commission as directed by the City Council. Chair Campbell asked for the staff report. Ms. Wightman reported that on January 26, 2012, the City Council decided to consolidate the Landscape Beautification Committee with the Architectural Review Commission. Membership is designated in the Zoning Ordinance, and currently is seven members. As stated, the City Council directed that membership be increased to nine members, so the Zoning Ordinance has to be amended as part of a housekeeping measure. She stated that the recommendation is to forward to the City Council for final approval. Vice Chair De Luna stated that it was not clear in the staff report, and asked if the two new members would be coming from the current Landscape Beautification Committee or is the Committee being wiped out and starting the process again. Ms Wightman responded that two members will be selected and appointed by the City Council; they will not necessarily be members from the current Committee. Commissioner Limont commented that when groups get too big it then becomes less efficient. She asked if the Architectural Review Commission was asked if it would be helpful to increase, as opposed to when new members come up or as part of the interview process. Ms. Aylaian responded that the Commission was not consulted. Commissioner Tanner inquired if it was due to not having a quorum to vote. Ms. Wightman responded that it was a lack of items, and that the Architectural Review Commission is really responsible for reviewing landscape plans as well as architectural plans so it made sense to combine the two. Commissioner Tanner stated that there are not many architectural review items going on, but if staff believes it is necessary, he does not see why the Commission should be opposed to it. Vice Chair De Luna asked if Mr. Knight was okay with the change. Ms. Aylaian responded that the City Council and the City Manager are looking for ways to consolidate committees, and this is one of three committees N MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION X1 FEBRUARY 21, 2012 and commissions that are being consolidated because there are a large number of them and at some point they get a little unwieldy. Commissioner Dash commented that he does not see any reason why the Planning Commission should become involved in it. Chair Campbell declared the public hearing open, and asked if there was anyone in the audience that was in favor or in opposition. There was no response so she closed the public hearing. Chair Campbell requested a motion from the Commission. Action: Vice Chair De Luna moved and Commissioner Limont seconded recommending to City Council approval of ZOA 12-57. Motion carried 5-0. Vice Chair De Luna moved and Commissioner Limont seconded adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2583 recommending to City Council approval of ZOA 2-57. Motion carried 5-0. MISCELLANEOUS Finding o neral Plan consistency for vacating a p n of the frontage road along t ast side of Highway 74 as part of approved hotel and condominium p ' ct known as Rosewood. Recommendation: By Minute Motion, find thaM frontage road along the east project for the Rosewood Hot Chair Campbell asked fa/The staff Fed street vacation of a portion of the Highway 74 in front of the approved sistent with the General Plan. Mr. BZrepothat the item is on the a da for a finding that the streetsistent with the General Pla a noted that normally it woConsent Calendar, but the wood project was approte so it was moved off the Conse alendar to allow moree Planning Commission. Mr. Bagato stated that the hotel project was approved on August 26, 2011. The approved plan indicated that the frontage road would be eliminated as 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT REQUEST: RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL OF APPROVAL FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 25.70.020 MEMBERSHIP TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS FROM SEVEN TO NINE SUBMITTED BY: CASE NO: DATE: CONTENTS: Recommendation Missy Wightman Assistant Planner ZOA 12-57 February 21, 2012 Draft Resolution Recommend to City Council, approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 12-57 amending Section 25.70.020 Membership of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, adding two additional members to the Architectural Review Commission as directed by the City Council. Discussion On January 26, 2012, the City Council consolidated the Landscape Beautification Committee with the Architectural Review Committee, and increased the membership from seven members to nine members. The City Council will appoint two new ARC members to fill the two available positions. New members will be sworn -in by the City Clerk at the next meeting, terms will be selected at random in two-, three-, and four-year intervals, and the City Attorney will verbally present the topic of Brown Act compliance. Allan Levin, Ken Stendell, and John Vuksic will be re -appointed by the City Council to serve four year terms, January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2015. Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution amending the number of committee members. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact associated with adoption of the amended ordinance. Submitted by: ,�IeO7� Missy "tman Assistant Planner Department Head: Lauri Aylaian Director of Community Development The Desert Sun 750 N Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-778-4578 / Fax 760-778-4731 12FEB I6 NN10i5 State Of California ss: County of Riverside Advertiser: CITY OF PALM DESERT 73510 FRED WARING DR PALM DESERT CA 922602 2000300651 I am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter. I hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared in said newspaper (set in type not smaller than non pariel) in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit: Newspaper: The Desert Sun 2/11/2012 I acknowledge that I am a principal clerk of the printer of The Desert Sun, printed and published weekly in the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California. The Desert Sun was adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California Case No. 191236. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on this 11th day of February, 2012 C.crtificate of Publication No 0387 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. ZOA 12-57 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT fO TITLE 5, ZONING ORDI- NANCE SECTION 25.70.020 MEMBERSHIP, RELATING TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COM- MISSION, OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a blic hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Com- mission to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval to consolidate the Landscape Beautification Committee with the Architectural Review Committee and increase the membership from seven members to nine members. PROJECT LOCATION: City of Palm Desert PUBLIC HEARING: SAID ppublic hearingg will be held on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Cham- ber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73 510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments concern- ing all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up to the date of the hearing. In- formation concerning the proposed project and/or negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you chal- lenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or,some- one else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or, in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 'I Published:2/11/12 1 A'P, a,CATION FOR COMMITTEE/COMMISSION SERVIPE�• r- yi.r pU;i_ ; , c a Public Document CITY OF PALM DESERT 7 ....� � OCT 16 PM Ij�O Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 rn Telephone: (760) 346-0611 -; C �. ri The Application Package for Committee/Commission Service includes this two -page personal information form, along with Applicant Questionnaire to be completed after attending two (2) meetings of the Committee or Commission Meeting of your choice. 1. Indicate your preference for service on the following Committees or Commissions. Please choose no more than three (#1 = First, #2 = Second, #3 = Third). Architectural Review Commission Marketing Committee Art In Public Places Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Planning Commission Building Board of Appeals & Condemnation Project Area Committee Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Public Safety Commission El Paseo Business Association Board Rent Review Commission Housing Commission Other: Library Promotion Committee Name: Last First Middle Initial 3. Residence:*�"Z 144P &<-a SI��G j Street City Zip Code Telephone *With some exceptions, residency within the City limits of the City of Palm Desert is required for Committee/Commission Service (P.D.M.C. § 2.34.010[c]). 4. Business Address: 1Ya Street City Zip Code Telephone 5. Education: ��4 �lil���,o��t�G,�r'��_x� •l �' J 6. Current Occupation: 7. Employment Experience (beginning with present or most current p sition): Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates Name of Business/Address r� Your Title E plioy ent DatL4s —72 a Name of Business/Address Your Title Em loyment Dafei Members of the Planning Commission and Rent Review Commission must be Palm Desert registered voters. *I have been a City of Palm Desert resident since: �"r �d *1 have been a registered voter in the City of Palm Desert since: f CITY OF PALM DESERT - Application for Committee/Commission Service Page 9. Local residents who are qualified to comment on my capabilities (preferably someone not directly connected with the City of Palm Desert): Name Address Telephone Name Address Telephone 10. YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (add attachments, if necessary): 11 Have you ever served on any City Committee or Commission previously? If yes, describe: Date: Applicant Sigr Printed Name: You may attach additional sheets or information as you feel necessary. Application will remain on file as active for a period of two (2) full years or until the City Clerk's Office is notified otherwise. THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: W] HAWPdata\WPDOCS\CMTES\cmte appi 2009.wpd 21 January 2009 A -1 City of Palm Desert Committee/Commission Applicant Questionnaire Please provide your name, address, and telephone number(s): m2. 1 attended meetings of the (Name of Committee/Commission) on the following dates: /� -- /<3 3. 1 am still interested in serving on this Committee/Commission: Yes No a) If yes, please go to #4. b) If no, please go to #5. 4. Please give your general impression of the Committee/Commission after attending its meetings: (over) City of Palm Desert Committee/Commission Applicant Questionnaire Page 2 5. Is there another Committee/Commission in which you are interested? Yes No ^/07 4 7*if 77,00- a) If yes, please indicate the dates of the meetings for this Committee/Commission that you attended and give your general impression: b) If no, the City of Palm Desert thanks you for your interest in membership on its various Committees and Commissions. If you decide in the future that you would again like to be considered for membership, please contact us for a new application package. 6. After attending meetings and completing this Questionnaire, please return it along with your Application for Committee/Commission Service to: Office of the City Clerk Community Services Division City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 If you have any questions, please call City Clerk Rachelle Klassen or Deputy City Clerk Grace Mendoza at (760) 346-0611. (Please attach additional sheets as necessary.) H:\WPdata\WPDOCS\CMTES\questionnaire.wpd 1/21/09 91 011 Personal Statement of Qualifications - Gene L. Colombini to be a member of the City of Palm Desert's Architectural Review Commission. I feel I am qualified to sit on this commission due to my vast experience and knowledge in Construction and Architectural Engineering. Over the past forty plus years, I worked in construction for some of the nation's leading real estate developers and construction companies, including Pascoe Steel & Construction, Ford Engineering, Birtcher Development and Construction, Trammell Crow Company, Barona Tribal Council, and R. D. Olson Construction. As Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager and Vice President of Construction, I was responsible for the construction of most of their major projects and worked closely with numerous Architects, both nationally and internationally, in the planning and design phase of the many projects. I have a thorough background in design and construction, including interpretation of the most difficult, detailed architectural and engineering drawings. I am computer literate in numerous software programs and knowledgeable in value engineering, including summary and detailed CPM Scheduling, studies and interpretation. I have been a member of a number of National Professional and Community organizations where I was elected and served as a member of the Board of Directors, and subsequently elected and presided on several of these organizations as their Board President and Chairman. I was also a member of the Dispute Resolution Board for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works for both the Martin Luther King Trauma Center Hospital and County of Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center. Early in my career, I was appointed Chairman of the Carmichael Planning Committee and was instrumental in having the Carmichael Plan enacted by the County Planning Commission. I am considered a leader in my field and I have a reputation of being respectful, considerate and cooperative to those I work with. Gene L. Colombini 72-795 Deer Grass Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-341-6270 cell ph: 760-799-5444 GENE COLOMBINI 72-793 Deer Grass Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone (760) 341-6270 Cell Phone: (760) 799-5444 e-mail genoc@dc.rr.com List of Professional & Community Organizations Licenses & Registrations Professional: Past Chairman Orange County Associated General Contractors of California (A.G.C.C.) Past President AGC Presidents Club (A.G.C.) Past Director American Institute of Constructors (A.I.C.) (Repres. State of California). Past President Orange County, American Society of Professional Estimators (A.S.P.E.) Past Secretary American Society of Professional Estimators.(A.S.P.E.) Past Director Orange County Builders Association (O.C.B.) Member The National Society of Professional Engineers (N.S.P.E.) Member American Society of Engineers & Architects (A.S.E.A.) Member The Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Member The American Association of Cost Engineers (A.A.C.E.) Member Construction Management Association of America (C.M.A.A.) Member American Society of Professional Estimators (A.S.P.E.) Member American Arbitration Association, (A.A.A.) Member American Bar Association — Dispute Resolution Committee (A.B.A.) Community: Past President Saddleback Valley College District Foundation Board Past President Irvine Valley College Foundation Board Past Director Saddleback Valley College District Foundation Board Past Director Irvine Valley College Foundation Board Past President Carmichael Cancer Society Past President Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman Carmichael Planning Committee Member Saddleback College Vocational Education Advisory Committee Member Rotary Club Member Kiwanis Club. 4s' Degree Knights of Columbus Board Member Construction Dispute Resolution Board County of Los Angeles — Department of Public Works For the Martin Luther King Trauma Center TEACHING &LECTURING County of Los Angeles County Emergency Operations Center University of California, Irvine (UCI) Department of Engineering - (10 year evenings) • Construction Engineering • Construction Management ACCOLADES • Project CPM Scheduling Professional Awards (List upon request) Distinguished American Citizen Award LICENSES &REGISTRATIONS Community Service Awards (List upon request) California State Contractors License (on inactive status) "B" No. 279440 "A" No. 279440 California State Board of Registered Construction Inspectors Registration No. 867 Division I "Engineering" Division II `Building" General Impressions of the Architectural Review Commissions meeting attended by Gene L. Colombini As an industry professional and applicant representative I have attended numerous Architectural Review Commission meetings with many different Architectural Review Commissions, in many different cities in my lengthy career. It was my pleasure to attend the recent City of Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission meeting on October 13, 2009. My general impressions are as follows: I was happy to see that the Architectural Review Commission was so detailed in its inquiries and concerns as to the applicant's submission and that the City's staff was so respondent in furnishing sufficient details to the Review Commissioners in order for them to be able to ask important questions, as well as express their concerns of the submittal to the applicant representative which concerns would affect the safety, and as important, a more pleasing and acceptable appearance of the overall design to the Public. There were intelligent recommendations made by the Commissioners relative to their conditions of approval, continuance, or rejection of the submission as presented. Their camaraderie was exceptional. In listening to the remarks and answers of some of the questions asked by the Commissioners to the applicant representative, I was somewhat concerned when some of the applicant representatives seemed to lack sufficient knowledge of their submission and interpretation of -- - their drawings in order to give a proper, knowledgeable answer of design to the Commissioners. The order in which the City conducted its meeting and the City Staff s ability to thoroughly complete their studies of the agenda's submissions heard along with the Commissioners professionalism was very positive. The courtesy and cooperation shown to all was highly commendable. I was honored to be a guest of the meeting and would like to conclude that it would make me very proud to be a member of the Architectural Review Commission such as this and to work with the City Staff and Architectural Review Commissioners in their future business. As others on the Commission, I will be a dedicated member if appointed. Sincerely, Gene Colombini 72-795 Deer Grass Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-341-6270 cell ph: 760-799-5444 V2 Gene Colombini June 30, 2010 Rachelle D. Klassen, CMC City Clerk City of Palm Desert 73 -5 10 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Dear Ms. Klassen, 2010 JUL - 7 AN 11141 As you know, I am currently serving on the City's Housing Commission and wanted you to know I enjoy my seat on the Commission and the people with whom I serve. It's an enjoyable experience. I do, however, look forward to being able to serve the people of the City of Palm Desert on the Architectural Review Board, the responsibility and position I first applied for. As a kind reminder, please let me know when a position and seat on this board will be available. Sincerely, w0� C Gene Colombini 72-795 Deer Grass Drive, Palm Desert, CA. 92260 - 760-341-6270 e-mail. menocOWc.rr.com APPLICATION FOR COMMITTEEXOMMISSION SERVICE _ t a Public Document CITY OF PALM DESERT / 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 Telephone: (760) 346-0611 The Application Package for Committee/Commission Service includes this two -page personal information form, along with Applicant Questionnaire to be completed after attending two (2) meetings of the Committee or Commission Meeting of your choice. Indicate your preference for service on the following Committees or Commissions. Please choose no more than three (#1 = First, #2 = Second, #3 = Third). XX Architectural Review Commission Art In Public Places Commission Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Building Board of Appeals & Condemnation Cultural Resources Preservation Committee El Paseo Business Association Board Housing Commission Library Promotion Committee Name: Ct-A R K �a�v Marketing Committee Parks & Recreation Commission Planning Commission Project Area Committee Public Safety Commission Rent Review Commission Other: I�Y Last First Middle Initial 3. Residence:*g%Z 39 3 & (+a n Av2, PalvJe5ey-j- <% ad,11 `76,0-360 - 753' Street City Zip Code Telephone *With some exceptions, residency within the City limits of the City of Palm Desert is required for Committee/Commission Service (P.D.M.C. § 2.34.010[c]). 4. Business Address: NO 6 N Street City Zip Code TeQhone 5. Education: fee. a Va-clie4 rp st, Yyl e � 6. Current Occupation: Kef i v-eAl '•`� 7. Employm nt Experience (beginning with pre ent or most current position): C_ RV f Mann► Pf ` i cti Platme r 19 71 - Zoo _ Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates Members of the Planning Commission and Rent Review Commission must be Palm Desert registered voters. *1 have been a City of Palm Desert resident since: _ N oy e-M bet- 'zd o o *1 have been a registered voter in the City of Palm Desert since: Zoo i CITY OF PALM DESERT - Application for Committee/Commission Service Page 2 9. Local residents who are qualified to comment on my capabilities (preferably someone not directly aj , connected with the City of Palm Desert): see JtcAeJ -.-, Ae�t Name 11 Address Telephone / Name Address Telephone 10. YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (add attachments, if necessary): See- c g-a6h eS sAee-.-t (a 11. Have you ever served on any City Committee or Commission previously? If yes, describe: K) a Date: 1/(4 ISO 10 Applicant Signature: Printed Name: faw I F, Gla r {c You may attach additional sheets or information as you feel necessary. Application will remain on file as active for a period of two (2) full years or until the City Clerk's Office is notified otherwise. THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: Is HAWPdata\WPDOCS\CMTES\cmte appl 2009.wpd 21 January 2009 City of Palm Desert Committee/Commission Applicant Questionnaire 1. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number(s): Fav I F. Clark `fz 393 ►% (veyj ve 2. 1 attended meetings of the A-r^ P�I,m 7ese�fi �ia�2/l ji 14ec u ra i' e �r vh►�iSSlai1 (Name of Committee/Commission) on the following dates: i oL, -- S Z00 1 I;Z - Zd /O 3. 1 am still interested in serving on this Committee/Commission: X X Yes No a) If yes, please go to #4. b) If no, please go to #5. 4. Please give your general impression of the Committee/Commission after attending its meetings: (over) City of Palm Desert Committee/Commission Applicant Questionnaire Page 2 5. Is there another Committee/Commission in which you are interested? Yes No a) If yes, please indicate the dates of the meetings for this Committee/Commission that you attended and give your general impression: b) If no, the City of Palm Desert thanks you for your interest in membership on its various Committees and Commissions. If you decide in the future that you would again like to be considered for membership, please contact us for a new application package. 6. After attending meetings and completing this Questionnaire, please return it along with your Application for Committee/Commission Service to: Office of the City Clerk Community Services Division City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 If you have any questions, please call City Clerk Rachelle Klassen or Deputy City Clerk Grace Mendoza at (760) 346-0611. (Please attach additional sheets as necessary.) H:\WPdata\WPDOCS\CMTES\questionnaire.wpd 1 /21 /09 ED u i I, CA 2010 ,JAN 14 PM 4: 4 Paul F. Clark 42393 Sultan Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-360-8533 January 14, 2010 Office of the City Clerk Community Services Division City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 RE: Application for City Committee/Commission Service To whom it may concern: Please accept, process and hold for consideration the attached application for service on the City of Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission. I understand there may be no current opening for this commission at this time, but I would appreciate maintenance of this application for future consideration according to city ordinances and policies. I look forward to serving the community of Palm Desert should an opening on this commission or similar committee/commission develop in the future. qruly yours, Paul F. Clar SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS APPLICATION FOR COMMITTEE/COMMISSION SERVICE CITY OF PALM DESERT Paul F. Clark 760-360-9533 Item # 9, Local Residents References: Judy Grum, General Manager, The Oasis Country Club, Palm Desert, California 73-906 Masson Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-345-5661 Aurora Wilson, CVAG Director of Community Relations 72-825 Bel Air Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-333-9707 Michael Lewis, Desert Cities Real Estate 72-835 Homestead Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-773-1075 Item # 10, Personal Statement of Qualifications: I am now retired, having lived within the city limits of the City of Palm Desert since the year 2000 and having been a resident of the Coachella Valley since 1983. I am a native Californian, with family roots in the Orange County area dating from the late 1800s, and through these connections and experiences I feel a strong sense of patriotism and loyalty to the United States and California. Serving the people of the Coachella Valley through my prior employment with the Riverside County Planning Department has given me much practical experience in the spheres of land use compatibility, architecture and project design. I have familiarity with working with staff, consultants, applicants and the general public. I have lived, worked, shopped and maintain professional and service club connections with the Palm Desert community since at least 1983 and have grown to understand and appreciate the various neighborhood components and special issues of concern. I have been active in the community through membership in the Toastmaster International non-profit, educational organization, having been a member of a Palm Desert Toastmasters club (# 4199) since 1990. I enjoy my lifestyle as a homeowner in The Oasis Country Club, located at Casbah Way and Hovley Lane East. I look forward to service with the Architectural Review Commission, or any related city committee or commission, to both broaden my personal experience and skills and to continue deepening my relationship with one of the finest communities in Southern California. Please see also my attached resume for more details about my personal background and accomplishments. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET S� „,q APPLICANT OUESTIONNAIRE CITY OF PALM DESERT Paul F. Clark 760-360-9533 Item # 4, General Impression of the Architectural Review Commission Meetings: After attending two meetings of the City of Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission, I found the commission addressing worthwhile issues, which were both familiar to me as a professional planner and important for the persons, involved, including the staff and the applicants. The meetings were fairly informal, with staff opening the meeting and calling each item on the agenda, and thereafter providing an informative summary staff report. Meeting around a table created a relaxed and informal atmosphere, which did not inhibit good working discussions. Attention was given that these discussions included all members of the commission, staff and the applicant. On one occasion I saw members of the general public speak, and their concerns were listen to and explanations given to them. In the first meeting in December 2009, the commission lacked a quorum in order to complete all business on the agenda., which created some unhappiness I could clearly observe from staff and members of the public. This situation did not happen in the January meeting, as a full commission was present throughout the entire meeting. The review of project architectural elevations, floor plans, material sample boards and other visual tools to understand the different applications were familiar to me from past experience. I am not sure these materials are made available to commissioners in advance of the meeting; I would assume advanced review of some materials prior to the meeting would be helpful for the commissioners. A secretary was present who kept a complete record of statements by commission members, applicants and staff and the summary minutes are very detailed and informative. PAUL F. CLARK 42-393 Sultan Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92211 E-mail: hawat111 cni. aol.com (760) 360-9533 H (PAGE 1 OF 3) OBJECTIVE: Seeking opportunities and challenges to improve communication, administration, training, and supervisory/management within a variety of team situations throughout the Coachella Valley, Southern California, nationally and internationally. SUMMARY: Retired after twenty-five years supervising the desert field office of Riverside County Planning Department, located in Indio and Palm Desert, California, with autonomous responsibility for a wide range of land use, zoning, subdivision and environmental regulatory functions. The county position included close supervision of on -site staff that ranged from three to ten persons, facilitated efforts to resolve development application related issues and internal administrative and personnel matters, and coordinated with off -site management and staff in the Department's Riverside and other field offices, as well as with other county officials, professional specialists (acoustical, biological, cultural, geologic), the general public, press and media, volunteer community representatives and local, regional, state and federal agencies. Special activities and projects included review and monitoring of wind and solar alternative energy projects for zoning and environmental compliance, was project planner for Indian Well Tennis Garden zoning and environmental permitting (originally processed while in unincorporated area) and helped develop implementation measures for Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (C)V`MSHCP). EXPERIENCE: 2001 to 2009 Principal Planner - See descriptions, below. Also, coordinate with TLMA Regional Office Manager to represent the agency at Board of Supervisor appointed community councils as well as various federal, state, regional and local governmental entities. This position represented a re -instatement of the previous Principal Planner position listed below. Retired from county service effective March 2009. 1992 to 2001 Senior Planner - reporting to Planning Director and TLMA Regional Office Manager, provided direct case review and supervised case review for the processing of submitted subdivision, zoning, environmental assessments and land use applications, made presentations to Riverside County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, coordinated with public counter personnel, interpreted county and state regulations regarding land use and planning matters to county officials, the general public and media representatives, chaired desert office Land Development Committee, managed transfer of office equipment and records through two major relocations, evaluated and trained subordinate employees. Promoted from this position to previously held position in 2001 as part of Departmental re- organization. PAUL F. CLARK 42-393 Sultan Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92211 E-mail: hawat1110)_aol.com (760) 360-9533 H (PAGE 2 OF 3) 1988 to 1992 Principal Planner - reporting to Planning Director and Deputy Planning Director, supervised case review, represented the department at regional and community meetings, managed county initiated rezoning projects (including Blythe area - 45 square miles), managed day to day operations of field office employees, equipment and facilities, made public presentations, chaired desert office Land Development Committee. This position's tenure was ended due to downsizing of Department because of economic conditions and employment was continued Senior Planner, indicated above. 1983 to 1988 Supervising Planner - Duties similar to Principal Planner indicated above including organizing office staff and development review process and scheduling. Major work accomplishments included coordinating the fast development permits and site -specific environmental work for early wind energy development in the San Gorgonio Pass area near Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs. EDUCATION: M.A. History, California State University, Fullerton, 1980. B.A. History, California State University, Fullerton,1977 (with Political Science and Geography minor). A.A. History, Santa Ana College, 1972 ADDITIONAL SKILLVACCOMPLISHMENTS: Member, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), since 1992 (nationally recognized credential program for the planning profession achieved through achieving minimum educational and work experience criteria and the successful completion of a written examination). American Planning Association: Inland Empire Section, Distinguished Leadership Award of Merit for a Professional Planner, May2009. American Planning Association: District Coordinator, Cahuilla, Desert District (Sub -Section) of the Inland Empire Section, 1992-1994. Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, Appreciation Recognition Award for service to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, May 2009. Toastmasters International: "Presidential Citation" (2003) for continuing leadership as a past district governor to local clubs and for service to the international organization, including Co -Chair of International Convention Host District Committee, 1998, held at Palm Desert, California, and Co -Chair of Region II Conference, 2004, held at Ontario, California. PAUL F. CLARK 42-393 Sultan Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92211 E-mail: hawat111(&aol.com (760) 360-9533 H (PAGE 3 OF 3) Toastmasters International: District Governor (1996-1997) for District 12 (Inland Empire District) which required coordinating 87 clubs and developing administrative, fiscal and budgetary activities within primarily a volunteer, non-profit, educational organization; completed term as "Select Distinguished District", 9`h in the world out of 70 districts. Toastmasters International: "Distinguished Toastmaster" award (1994), which reflects achievement in public speaking, communication and leadership skills at the highest educational level of this organization. Certificates from various management, safety and supervisory skills seminars, computer software training, including Windows and Word Perfect. California. Drivers License (exp. 6-15-14) General typing, word processing and computer graphics skills. REFERENCES: Available upon request.