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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977/01/12 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall January 12, 1977 1 :30 P.M. ROLL CALL Fiscal Year 1976 - 1977 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission Thfs,-Meatinq To Date To Date Vyola Ortner, Chairman X 12 1 Carrie Allan X 1 0 Stephen Chase X 10 3 Sig Ehrens X 13 0 Larry Lapham X 13 Q John Wessman - g 5 Staff Present John A. Mangione, City Planner Marvin D. Roos, City Planning Associate Rich Romer, Traffic Engineer Gloria Fiore, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - January 10, 1977 John Miller, Chairman Michael Buccino Sigmund Ehrens r Richard Harrison Hugh Kaptur Earl J. Neel Laszlo Sandor Chairman called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. She welcomed the new Commis- sioners and advised that Mr. Hartis was not sitting as a commissioner at this meeting but only as a spectator. Chairman advised that nominations for Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission were in order. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried (Wessman absent) appointing Larry Lapham as Vice Chairman. Approval of Minutes: The Planning Commission Minutes of December 22, 1976, drafts distributed , were unanimously approved. a January 12, 197 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 2 CASE 5.982-PD-70 - Application by CLINIC SERVICE CORPORATION Palm S rings Dental Group for a Planned Development District to expand existing medical facilities for dental+>purposes on property situated on the west side of Sunrise Way between Vista Chino and Chia Road, GR-5 Zone, Section 11 . City Planner reviewed the background of this application and presented and explained the revised plans. He advised that the Architectural Advisory Committee had reviewed the revised plans and had recommended a restudy as the plans did not reflect a total entity,but rather separate entities, and that consideration should be given to the integration of the parking lot design with the existing parking. In addition, he reported that the Committee had recommended that the dead end parking bays be eliminated, as well as the new entry to thepparking area from Sunrise Way because of its close proximity to the existing drive. Chairman declared the hearing open and the followingpperson spoke from the au fence: Mr. Roland King, Administrator 6or the Clinic, in reply to a question by Cairman, advised that he had not been present at the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting, and that he did not know whether the architect for the project had been. He indicated that there was no objection on the part of the Clinic to continue the matter. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. This item was continued to the January 26, 1977, Planning Commission Meeting. January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 3 Chairman advised that City Planner would explain the new rules in- volving environmental assessments on projects. She noted that in the future they would not be held in conjunction withppublic hear- ings but that since some of the items on 'the' agenda had been noticed for public hearing, prior to the new rulings, the Commission would receive 'input from anyone wishing to speak. City Planner explained that due to a change in the State guidelines involving environmental assessments, there must be a reasonable period of time between the assessment and any action taken on a project. He advised that environmental assessments must be made on .al.l dis- cretionary project$,that this. would be done at one meeting and a notice of the action taken would then be published in the newpipp:per, and that there would be a period of time for the public to respond to the notice. He informed the Commission that the actual public hear- ing on a project would be heard approximately 15 to 30 days after the assessment. It was noted that, in most instances, the 30 days would be necessary in order to comply with the response time set forth in the guidelines, as well as meeting publishing deadlines . The Planning Commission took action on the following items involving Environmental Assessments. CASE 5.917 - Application by WESTVIEW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a shopping center and_ related facilities use of property located on the north side of Highway 111 , between Golf Club Drive and Broadmoor Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 29. City Planner advised that staff was recommending a continuance of any environmental assessment of this item. He explained that the reason for the recommendation was because major alterations .had to be made to the plans to take into account Ordinance requirements. He advised that the applicant was presently redrawing the plans in accordance with Ordinance requirements, and that since the alterations would sub stantiall affect the layout on the plot plan no environmental assess- ment could be made at this time. He reported that petitions had been received from property owners in the area in opposition to the site for the proposed shopping center and, in that regard, the boundaries of the proposed project were reviewed on an aerial .photograph. It was noted that although this item would be heard at two additional .meet- ings, once for the environmental assessment followed by a hearing on the merits of the project, anyone who wished to speak at this time should be permitted to do so. January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 4 Environmental Assessments - Continued CASE 5.917 - Continued Commissioner Allan questioned the zoning on this particular site and whether it was proper for the use. City Planner advised that the area was zoned R-3 but that the General Plan Map for the City in- dicated an ultimatee need for a neighborhood convenience center, between five and eight acres, for that area of the City. He explained that in order to allow flexibility in the development of such a shopping center a "dot" had been placed on the General Plan map to indicate a facility of the type proposed, that it did not tie down the actual site and an applicant, under the zoning procedures, would have the ability to apply for this use on any type of zoned property provided the project fronted on a major thoroughfare. In reply to questions by Commissioner Ehrens, City Planner reviewed prior zoning of the area, the proposed project, and explaindd the annexation and amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance that had taken place in 1973. He adliised that, to his knowledge, the same people who had owned the property prior to the amendments still owned the property today. Chairman declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke from the audience: Mr.John Levit advised that he represented the owners of the land on which the alm Springs Golf & Tennis Club had been developed. He in- dicated that while they were not opposed to the project they were interested in the environment they would be exposed to. Mr. Newton Carp, 5155 Bob 0 Link Lane, speaking in opposition, advised that he would I ke to point out that the City had defeated a shopping center proposed by the County that would have been located approxi- mately 1000 feet from the site in question. He questioned why the City would oppose the County project and not the one under consider- ation. Doris Klabacha, 1997 Brentwood Drive, speaking in opposition, asked whether the Commissioners had received copies of petitions setting forth opposition to the shopping center that she had delivered to the Planning Division. She was advised that they had not but that they would before the matter was heard on the merits. She noted that the residents in the area were within two to three miles from various types of stores andsitated, in her opinion, they could not support anothersshopping center. Robert Lineau, 2497 Brentwood Drivel advised that he was not sure whether he was opposed to the project, but that he did question the adequacy of mailing the notice of the hearing to the home owners -- association and the developer, as opposed to mailing the notice to January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 5 Environmental Assessments - Continued CASE 5.917 - Continued the new, individual owners. City Planner explained the process and the legal responsibility of the City in notifying property owners. Mr. Lineau asked whether the City would notify the new property owners whose names had not appeared on the tax roles if the named and addresses were procured and delivered to the City. He was ad- vised that if such a list were delivered in time to mail the notice they would be notified. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. City Planner advised that he would like to clattfy a statement made by one of the parties relative to the Position the City had taken in regard to the shopping center that had been proposed by the County. He advised that there was a vast difference between the two projects as the County project had originally contained 400,000 sq. ft. of floor area that had been scaled down to 310,000 sq. ft. He noted there would have been two major department stores and several thousand square feet of auxiliary shops, while the scope of the project under consideration would not be anywhere near that big. He explained that a neighborhood convenience shopping center's major tenant would be a grocery store, followed by possibly a drug store, bank, and a few small shops. He advised that the philosophy behind a convenience shopping center was to provide, within a neighborhood, facilities to save the people time and long distances for daily service needs . In that regard, he noted that in looking at the City's master plan the closest shopping centers were located at Smoke Tree Village in Palm Springs and the Market Basket in Cathedral City and that, in terms of looking at where the residential population would reside in the City, the area in question had been indicated on the General Plan map as a loca- tion where there would be a need for a convenience shopping center. This item was continued to the January 26, 1977, Planning Commission Meeting for environmental assessment. January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 6 Environmental Assessments =Continued CASE 5.997 - Application by HARRY H. DICKER for a Chan e of Zone from - -N and P Neighborhood Shopping/Professional Zones to C-1 (Central Business) for property located on the east side of Sunrise Way between Tahquitz-McCallum Way and Arenas Road, Section 13. City Planner presented the staff report containing adjacent zoning and existing land use, as in depth case history, statistical analysis and general anaylsis, and advised that while staff was recommending a Negative Declaration inconnection with this matter they were also recommending, in lieu of a change of zone, that the Planning Commission consider requesting a Planned Development Application be obtained for the reasons set forth in the staff re- port. Chairman declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke from the audience: Edward Kaplan, 1712 Grand Bahama, owner of the land across from the development, asked what would happed to the "P" zone if it were eliminated on Arenas, and what would happed to the "P" zone property owned by a Mr. Stewart that was located behind the project. City Planner advised that he did not know what would happen to Mr. Stewart's property as it was not under consideration. With reference to the first question, City Planner advised that the aaea was almost totally developed withpparking, that there was a possibility that a bank could be proposed on the south end of the s{iopp�i%p center, or the property could possibly have an additional 10 parking spaces in a small area that was presently vacant. He noted, however, that it was not known where the developer's client would propose to put the bank, and that all that was known at this time was that there would be limitations on the amount of construction that could be proposed. He advised that at such time as plans were received they would be re- viewed and another staff report would be presented. Mr. Kaplan stated that if the developer proposed a bank on Arenas he would be in opposition, but that if a store were proposed he would not be in opposition. There being no further appearances the hearing was closed. Following discussion the Commissioners requested that a Planned Development Application be obtained in lieu of the change of zone. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan, that a Negative Declara- tion be filed in con unction with this matter. AYES: Ortner, Allah, Chase, Ehrens, Lapham NOES: ABSENT: Wessman January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 7 Environmental Assessments - Continued CASE 5.986 - Application 4y AFFILIATED PROPERTIES for a Change of Zone to construct an office complex and apartment or condominiumpproject with recreational facilities on property situated on the east side of Farrell Drive between Tahquitz-McCallum Way and Baristo Road, R-2 and P Zones, Section 13. City Planner, in reviewing the background of this application, noted t at it had first been heard on October 13, 1976, it had been thbled pending hearings before the Commission and Council on an amendment to the General Plan, that the General Plan had been amended December 8, 1976, but since staff had indicated to the Commissionaand to the applicant that they were considering recommending a Planned Develop- ment District in lieu of a change of zone, the applicant had prepared a preliminary plot plan. The plan,'�,isboW-ing ,a mixtuteibf,-�rofdssioval effice: residential�aand rear`eational�p6es-,-Iwascpresented.!�and the Commission was advised that the developer intended' to develop the project in phases with phase I consisting of approximately 80 resi- dential units and 60,000 sq. ft. of office space, with an estimated time for completion of three years for the residential and five years for the professional office. A statistical breakdown for the project was presented as was the environmental assessment, and the Commission was advised that, based on the preliminary plot plan, staff was recom- mending the filing of a Negative Declaration and the noticing of a Planned Development District in lieu of the zone change. Chairman declared the hearing open and the following person spoke from the audience: Harvey Goff of Affiliated Properties advised that they were in agree- ment with the staff recommendation and he would be glad to answer any questions that the Commikssioners might have. In reply to a question by the Chairman he advised that, at the present time, they were not thinking of limiting the facilities to adults only but that no final determination had been made. Commissioner Ehrens questioned the time involved for the various stages and what would happen should the project not be completed after phase I. City Planner explained the Planned Developmebt District procedure and advised that the project should be divided in such a way that as each phase was constructed it would stand and function as a zerae entity. Commissioner Lapham noted that the Architectural Advisory Committee had requestea more time to study the plans because of the scope of the project and had recommended a continuance. He advised that he agreed and, in addition, would like to see plans submitted in greater detail as well as a careful traffic analysis. Following discussion, motion was made by Lapham, seconded by Chase, that a Negative Declaration be filed, base o a Planned Development District. AYES: Ortner, Allan, Chase, Ehrens, Lapham NOES: `''' �R�FNT: Wes sman January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 8 Environmental Assessments - Continued TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 8779 - Request by WEBB ENGINEERING, INC. , representing 5erry ain for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 8779, dividing 25.1++ acres into 15 parcels, M-1-P Zone, Section 12. Cii Planner presented the map and explained that the division of the and dinnto 15 parcels also contained an interior circulation system proposal . In reply to a question by Commissioner Ehrens he outlined the boundaries of the property. Chairman, with reference to the portion of the land designated as being in the "clear zone°asked whether anyone had contacted the FAA. She was advised that the Air- port Director had "rev ewed the clear zone area with the FAA to deter- mine what restrictions there might,be1 that it; appeared .they-.waulid °allow much taller buildings tha►b the City would be zone, and that it was . recommended as a condition that certain stipulations be applied to that portion of the property in terms of building height.. In. reply to another question by Chairman, City Planner advised that as an industrial development the noise impact requirements would. not apply. He advised that staff was recommending that a Negative Declaration be filed. Following discussion, motion was made by Lapham, seconded by Chase, that a Negative Declaration be filed in conjunction with Tentative Parcel Map 8779. AYES: Ortner, Allan, Chase, Ehrens, Lapham NOES: ABSENT: Wessman TENTATIVE PARCEL AA-P 9033 - Request by HALLMARK ENGINEERING, INC., repre- senting Fogba Establishment, for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 9033 combining three lots into one 1 .3 acre parcel , R-1-A Zone, Section 16. City Planner reviewed the map, explained the location of the property and advised that the three lots were owned by a single individual who wished to combine them for purposes of developing a large house with recreational facilities. The Commission was informed that staff recommended the filing of a Negative Dedla-rat fqn. . Following discussion, motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Chase, that a Negative Declaration be filed in conjunction with Tentative Parcel MMap 9033. AYES: Ortner, Allan, Chase, Ehrens, Lapham NOES: ABSENT: Wessman January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 9 Public Comments: None. The Planning CommissionCommission reviewed plans, discussed and 'approved the f_ollowing. items involving Architectural Approval , subject to the conditions as outlined. CASE 2.898 - Application by DES K. AMES for Architectural Approval of re- vised elevations for construction of hillside residence to be located at 552 Fern Canyon, Section 22. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried (Wessman absent), approving this applica—t subject to the condition that all colors and materials are to be submitted for approval . CASE 2.522 - Application by NEW HORIZONS for Architectural Approval of re- vised detaildd plot plan for condominium development locate on Golf Club Drive, south of Palm Canyon Wash, R-G-A (8) Zone, Section 29. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Chase, and unanimously carried (Wessman absent) , approving this application subject to the conditdon that the parking drive be extended. CASE 5.239 - Application by SHELL OIL COMPANY for Architectural Approval of revised landscape plans for station located at the corner of Ramon Road and Sunrise Way. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried (Wessman bbsent), approving this application subject to the condition that the Agapantha and Juniper be changed to some type of glossy leaf shrub. CASE 2.885 - Application by H. FRANK for Architectural Approval of landscape and irrigation plans for property located at 238 North Palm Canyon Drive, Section 15. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried, (Wessman absent), approving this application as submitted. i i January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 10 Architectural Approval Items Continued SIGN APPLICATION -Application by HINKLE & JOHNSON for Architectural Approval of sign to be located at 305 North Indian Avenue. Motion was made by Allan, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried, (Wessman absent) , approving a change of.face for a sign to "Texaco" as submitted. CASE 2.904 - Application by CARL COX9 (representing Mr. and Mrs. Slettedahl and Albert H. Parker for Architectural Architdctural Approval of revised site plan Ind elevations for construction of commercial building at Indian Avenue and Oasis, C-M Zone, Section 34. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Chase, and unanimously carried (Wessman absent), approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the columns be eliminated. 2. That all colors and materials be submitted for approval . 3. That landscape, irrigation and exterior lighting and sign plans be submitted for approval . 4. That all conditions of the Development Committee be met. CASE 2.908 - Apelication bX T. JAKWAY for Architectural ApproV21 of I the oRaj# Allft h1l1s1ft rtsi ence to be 16-cated at 597 F#rn Canyon Drive* Sotiovi 22. Motion was made by fftnF stcanded by L h. 0 mW vwit sly carried (Wessman absent), approving this applic sWebtlb the condition that the chimney is to be plastered-out. JW MJ& -PEVELQMNTkc of hillsIft r#04dft6 t* 60 located at 587 Form C414y" rive, tion 2 . Wtion WIRa Mott kW , sec ed 'C` 3mW i ly carried (lies +I ntl; � 09 this l ca ien s*j € to t%@ condition th#t there is to be a break in the plane where the roof element steps down at the north side of the front elevation. CASE 2.910 - Application by R. D. 8HRISTOFERSON for Architectural Approval of the Wil Clark hillside residence Piemonte Estates Section 3. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Chase, and unanimously carried, (Wessman absent), approving this application as submitted. January 12, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 11 The following items were continued to the Planning Commission Meet- ing of January 26, 1977. Environmental Assessment Items: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 8789 - Request by WEBB EIII.NEERING, INC., representing__ arrell Cann Estates, for. approval of Tentative Tract Map. 8789 yo dividing 11 .4± acres into 35 lots, R-1-C Zone, Section 24. Architectural Approval Items: CASE 2.911 - Application b HOWARD LAPHAM for Architectural Approval of Apartment Complex to be located at the corner of Highway 111 , Broad- moor Drive and the extension of Waverly Drive, Section 29. CASE 5.332 - A lication b SHELL OIL COMPANY for Architectural Approval of revise landscape plans for! tatleKh located at 2790 Nort Palm Canyon Drive. The following items were removed from the Planning Commission A enda den ding res udy. SIGN APPLICATION Application by TROPIC HOTEL for Architectural Approval of a new sign to be located at 411 Eatt Palm Canyon Drive. Reports and Requests: The Commission continued discussion from their previous study session concerning goals for the coming year. The discussion revolved around open space within the City, commercial development, growth mandate considerations, how public services might be affected, traffic con- siderations, whether there should be a bridge over Bogie Road and what a bond might cost for such a bridge. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. CITY PLANN'ETF— JAM/gvf PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall January 26, 1977 1 :30 P.M. ROLL CALL Fiscal Year 1976 - 1977 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting To Date To Date Vyola Ortner, Chairman x 13 1 Carrie Allan x 2 0 Stephen Chase x 11 3 Sig Ehrens x 14 0 Michael Harris x 1 0 Larry Lapham x 14 0 John Wessman x 9 5 Staff Present John A. Mangione, City Planner Marvin D. Roos, City Planning Associate Rich Romer, Traffic Engineer Gloria Fiore, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - January 24, 1977 John Miller, Chairman Sigmund Ehrens Richard Harrison Hugh Kaptur Earl J. Neel Laszlo Sandor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chairman called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Approval of Minutes: The Planning Commission Minutes of January 12, 1977, draft distributed, were unanimously approved.