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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977/07/27 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall July 27, 1977 1 :30 p.m. ROLL CALL Fiscal Year - 1976 - 1977 Planning Commission Present Present Excused Absences This Meeting To Date To Date Vyola Ortner, Chairman x 24 2 Carrie Allan x 14 0 Stephen Chase x 22 4 Sig Ehrens x 24 2 Michael Harris - 12 1 Larry Lapham x 26 0 Staff Present John A. Mangione, Planning Director Marvin D. Roos , Senior Planner Gloria V. Fiore, Recordinq Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - July 25. 1977 John Miller, Chairman Siamund Ehrens Richard A. Harrison Hugh Kaptur Laszlo Sandor Jim Theiss Chairman called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Approval of Minutes: The Planning Commission Minutes of July 13, 1977, drafts distributed, were unanimously approved. July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE 5.0001-PD-72 - Application by JOHN WESSMAN for a Planned Development District to construct a medical office complex on the south side of Tachevah Drive between Via Miraleste and Avenida Palos Verdes, R-1 Zone, Section 11 . City Planner reviewed a revised staff report noting that it was basically the same as one previously presented, and that the changes that had been made were primarily in the statistical breakdown and the addition of conditions. Findings and conditions were read into the record and, in reply to a request by Commissioner Allan, City Planner explained in detail the facation of the streets. Chairman declared the hearing open and the following person spoke from the audience: John Wessman, 498 Burton Way, the developer, stated that he had no objections to any of the conditions including the maintenance of the vacated areas. In reply to questions by the Commissioners he advised that no cafeteria was being proposed, that he did not plan on having a guard on duty during the hours that children were going to and coming from school but that the construction site would be fenced, with the construction gate located at the west end. There being no further appearances the hearing was closed. Commissioner Chase stated that because of the concern expressed by many home owners in the area, relative to the children and traffic, he was requesting an additional condition: That a guard be posted at the con- struction entrance during the hours that children would be going to and coming from school . Commissioner Lapham reviewed the uses presenting on Tachevah, noting that the pattern had already been set for this type of development and it would, therefore, not make sense to deny the application particularly in view of the fact that this project would have twice the amount of open space as any of the other projects in the area. Following discussion, motion was made by La ham, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried (Harris absent) recommending approval of this appli- cation based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions: FINDINGS: 1 . The application is properly one for which a Planned Development District is authorized by Section 9402.00-A.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued CASE 5.0001-PD-72 - Continued 2. The use is necessary and desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various goals and objectives of the General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses or permitted uses in the neighborhood of the site. 3. The 3.99 acre site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate. this use, including yards, setbacks, parking and open space re- quired to adjust this office complex to the site. 4. The site for the proposed office complex is bounded by two secondary thoroughfares,Tachevah Drive and Via Miraleste which are properly designed to carry the type and quantity expected to be generated by this use. CONDITIONS 1 . That the uses within the building be restricted to medical and dental offices and such other support or accessory uses as long as these are directly related to the medical and dental uses and operated only during the office hours of the operation. 2. That the vacated and/or closed portions of Avenida Palos Verdes be included within the Planned Development District boundaries to be developed and maintained as a part of the project, with the exception that should the properties on the west accept and retain vacated portions of the right of way, on-going maintenance of the areas accepted will become their responsibility. 3. That the sidewalk along Via Eytel be eliminated and that a minimum 10 ft. wide landscape buffer, with dense landscaping, be installed and maintained. 4. That pedestrian and bicycle access be installed through the vacated and/or closed portion of Avenida Palos Verdes. 5. That special attention be given to the driveway leading to and from the parking area with regard to landscape treatment and special signing because of the existing bike trial along Tachevah Drive so as to allow good visibility in both directions and to alert the motorist of the bike path. 6. That during the construction period, because of the close proximity of the elementary school , the construction site is to be totally fenced for safety purposes. July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued CASE 5.0001-PD-72 - Continued 7. That in accordance with Planned Development District procedures all detailed plans are to be submitted for Planning Commission and City Council approval . 8. That a guard shall be posted at the gate to the construction site during the hours that children are going to and coming from school . 9. That all conditions of the Architectural Advisory Committee are to be met. 10. That all conditions of the Development Committee are to be met. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CASE 5.0015-CUP - Application by JAMES E. BROWN, INC. , for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a medical office building use on property situated on the east side of Indian Avenue between Camino Monte Vista and Mel Avenue R-3 Zone, Section 11 . City Planner reviewed and explained the staff report noting that credit toward open space had been given because of the decorative paving. Findings and conditions were reviewed and the Commission was advised that staff was recommending approval . Chairman declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke from the audience. James Brown, 412 W. Tahquitz-McCallum Way, the developer, acknowledged that everything had been covered in the staff report and that he would be glad to answer any questions that the Commissioners might have. There being no further appearances the hearing was closed. Commissioner Chase noted that the Architectural Advisory Committee had recommended a continuance. He was advised by Senior Planner that the Committee had been concerned with the shapes the buildings seemed to be taking and had requested the architect to prepare some further drawings or a model , and had also recommended some refinement of some window details, but that the Committee's recommendations would not necessarily preclude the Commission from acting on the use being requested. Following discussion, motion was made by La ham, seconded by Chase. and unanimously carried (Harris absent) ordering the filing of a Negative Declaration and approving this application based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions: �- July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued CASE 5.0015-CUP - continued FINDINGS 1 . The proposed professional use application in an R-3 zone is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized by the Zoning Ordinance. 2. The office use applied for is necessary and desirable in the development of the community, is in harmony with the various goals and objectives of the General Plan, and would not be detrimental to existing uses or uses possible in the zone and neighborhood of the subject proposal . 3. The 3/4 acre site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the professional office use including the required dedications, setbacks, parking, walls, and open space necessary to adjust this use to the neighborhood. 4. The corner site has frontage on a major thoroughfare, Indian Avenue, and Camino Monte Vista a local street, which are properly designed to accommodate the type and intensity of traffic expected to be generated by this use. CONDITIONS 1 . That all recommendations of the Development Committee are to be met. 2. That all requirements of the Architectural Advisory Committee are to be met. 3. That employees be required to park in the parking provided for the complex. �-- July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 6 DETERMINATION by the Planning Commission that the vacation of Goleta Street is in accordance with the General Plan Street Plan. City Planner explained that the request for the vacation of Goleta Street was in conjunction with a residential project that would be proposed on a section of property made up of nine individual lots, and that Goleta Street ran through the center of the overall property. In reply to a question by Commissioner Lapham he advised that there was no developed property facing the street and that the street did not serve anyone other than the owner/applicant requesting the vacation. Following. discussion, motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried (Harris absent) that the vacation of Goleta Street would not be in violation of the goals and objectives of the City' s General Plan. July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION" MEETING MINUTES Page 7 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ITEMS - CONSENT AGENDA Environmental Evaluation Reports were received by the Commissioners for their review and study prior to the Planning Commission Meeting; further review may be dispensed with and all items approved by motion. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried (Harris absent), that a draft Negative Declaration be prepared for public review and comment on the following items. CASE 5.0022 - Environmental Assessment on Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS to delete a section of 8 inch sewer main now shown on the Master Plan of Sewers, between Sunrise Way and Arquilla Road along East Palm Canyon Drive. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 10510 - Environmental Assessment on request by WEBB ENGINEERING, INC. , representing Fey' s Canyon Estates, for approval of Tentative Tract Map 10510 converting an existing garden hotel apartment into condominium units, R-G-A (6) Zone, Section 25. TENTATIVE TRACT AND PARCEL MAPS City Planner reviewed and explained the maps and the Planning Commission . discussed and took action on the following Tentative Tract and Tentative Parcel Maps, based on the finding that the proposed subdivisions, together with the provisions for design and improvement are consistent with the General Plan of the City of Palm Springs and will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and subject to conditions as outlined. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10164 Request by KWL ASSOCIATES, representing Belmont�. SanChez for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10164 resubdividing one lot and portions of two other lots into two parcels for single family dwelling purposes, R-1-A Zone, Section 10. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Chase, and unanimously carried (Harris absent) ording the filing of a Negative Declaration and recommend- ing approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10164 subject to all conditions of the Development Committee. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10358 - Request by WEBB ENGINEERING, INC. , representing F. S. Mitchell for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10358 consolidating two lots into one 1 .13 acre parcel , R-1-A Zone, Section 3. Motion was made by Allan, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried (Harris absent) ordering the filing of a Negative Declaration and recom- mending approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10358 subject to all conditions -- of the Development Committee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 8 TENTATIVE TRACT AND PARCEL MAPS - Continued TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10375 - Request by HALLMARK ENGINEERING, INC. , represent- ing Shahabuddin Juma, for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10375, divid- ing 0.76 acres into two lots, R-1-C Zone, Section 11 . Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) , ordering the filing of a Negative Declaration and recom- mending approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10375 subject to all conditions of the Development Committee. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10509 - Request by WEBB ENGINEERING, INC. , representing Norman Davis for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10509 dividing 1 .06+ acres into four lots, R-1-B Zone, Section 25. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) ordering the filing of a Negative Declaration and recom- mending approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10509, subject to all conditions of the Development Committee with the exception that Condition 1 shall read as follows: "l . . . .line radius of 43 ft. and a minimum of 43 ft. width of street leading into the bulb of the cul-de-sac. . " PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. `�- July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 9 The Planning Commission reviewed plans, discussed and took action on the following items involving Architectural Approval , subject to the conditions as outlined. CASE 2.924 - Application by L. S MILLER for Architectural Approval of land- scape and irrigation plans for apartment complex on Arenas Road, R-3 Zone, Section 15. Motion was made by Allan, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) approving this application subject to the condition that provision be made for a 3 ft. wide planter on the south and west sides of the pool with appropriate landscaping. CASE 5 986-PD-71 - Application by AFFILIATED PROPERTIES for Architectural Approval of landscape and irrigation plans for Phase I of the complex to be located on the east side of Farrell Drive between Tahquitz-McCallum Way and Baristo Road, Section 13. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) approving elevation details, landscaping, irrigation, and landscape lighting as submitted, and recommending further details of the sun dial tower. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CASE 5 0006-CUP - Application by CARROWS RESTAURANTS, INC. , for Architectural Approval of revised elevations for restaurant to be located on the south side of East Palm Canyon Drive at Arquilla Road, R-3 Zone, Section 26. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the overall height of the top parapet be a maximum of 4 ft. in height. 2. That no mechanical equipment protrude above the parapet. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CASE 5 0012-PD-75 —Application by ROY & ROBERT FEY for Architectural Approval of revised site plan for a 40 unit condominium project to be located on the north side of Mesquite Avenue between Cerritos and Farrell Drive, R-1-C Zone, Section 24. Motion was made by Lapham, seconded by Chase, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) approving this application subject to the condition that the west one-half of the site be revised to introduce the alternate garage scheme shown on the revised east half. July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 10 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS - Continued CASE 2.891 - Application by K. BOCHNER for Architectural Approval of landscape and irrigation plans for 39 unit apartment complex at 557 South E1 Cielo, R-2 Zone, Section 24. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That groups of large boulders are to be added along the street frontage. 2. That the Rhus Lancea and the Eucalyptus are to be placed in separate groups along the Ramon frontage. CASE 2.902 - Application by DAVID L. CHRISTIAN, representing Noel & Sandra Curry for Architectural Approval of detailed roof plans for hillside residence, Section 27. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That detailed colors and materials are to be submitted. 2. That landscape and irrigation plans are to be submitted. CASE 2.927 - Application by BOB'S BIG BOY RESTAURANTS for Architectural Approval of landscape and irrigation plans, and lighting plan for restaurant to be located on the northwest corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and West Stevens Road, C-1 and R-3 Zones, Section 10. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried (Harris absent), approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That a large boulder treatment be introduced to break up the retaining wall along the Palm Canyon frontage. 2. That desert plant groupings be added along the Palm Canyon frontage, said plans are to be reviewed by staff. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 11 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS - Continued CASE 2.948 - Application by H. KAPTUR (Santa Barbara Savings & Loan) for Architectural Approval of colors and materials for building situated on the southwest corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Ramon Road, Section 22. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried, (Harris absent) , approving this application as submitted. CASE 2.956 - Application by B & C. MOJSILOVIC for Architectural Approval of landscape and irrigation plans for commercial building at 233 South Indian Avenue, C-B-D Zones, Section 15. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens, and unanimously carried (Harris absent) , approving this application as submitted. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CASE 2.982 - Application by LASZLO E. SANDOR for Architectural Approval of plans for construction of a hillside residence, 698 Stevens Road, R-1-A Zone, Section 10. Motion was made by Ehrens , seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried (Harris absent, Chase abstaining) approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That detailed colors and materials are to be submitted for approval . 2. That detailed landscape and irrigation plans are to be submitted for approval . July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 12 The following items were continued to the Planning Commission Meeting of August 10, 1977. CASE 2.897 - Application by GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION for Architectural Approval of revised plot plans for building proposed at 420 South Palm Canyon Drive. CASE 2.937 - Application by D. STRONG (Sun Dial Investment, Inc. ,) for Architectural Approval of working drawings for construction of 154 unit motel and manager's apartment at 1269 East Palm Canyon Drive, Section 26. CASE 2.978 - Application by WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT for Architectural Approval of revised elevations for commercial building to be located on Tahquitz- McCallum Way bet w een Sunrise and Luring Drive, C-1-AA Zone, Section 13. The following items were removed from the Planning Commission Agenda pending restudy. Applications will only be rescheduled for hearing after revised submittals have been processed. CASE 5.931 - Application by the CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE for Architectural Approval of revised site plan and elevations for construction of a church on South Avenida Caballeros, north of Ramon Road, R-G-A (8) Zone., Section 14. After reviewing the proposed revised elevations and site plan the Planning Commission was of the opinion that the location of the church was important enough to deserve some restudy of the architectural elements being proposed. CASE 5.938 Application by R. W. CARVER for Architectural Approval of site plans and elevations by B.K.K. Leung & Associates for coffee shop to be located in the shopping center complex on the northwest corner of Sunrise Way and Vista Chino, Section 2. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CASE 5.986-PD-71 - Application by AFFILIATED PROPERTIES for Architectural Approval of site plans, elevations, colors and materials by K.K. Leung & Associates, for a health club facility as part of a complex located on the east side of Farrell Drive between Tahquitz-McCallum Way and Baristo Road, Section 13. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * July 27, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Pagel 3 Items removed from the Planning Commission Agenda - Continued SIGN APPLICATION - Application by BYRON WININGS for Architectural Approval of sign for the Sonora Palms Hotel located at 191 Sonora Road, C-1 and R-3 Zones. CASE 2.980 Application by HARLAN & ASSOCIATES (Sunrise Harlando Estates) for Architectural Approval of site plan, elevations, colors and materials for construction of a 61. unit project with recreational facilities, 220 South Sunrise Way, R-2 Zone, Section 13. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Chairman declared that nominations for Chairman were in order. Motion was -made by Chase, seconded by Allan, and unanimously carried (Harris absent) appointing Chairman Ortner for another term. Chairman advised that nominations for Vice Chairman were in order. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Chase, and unanimously carried (Harris absent) appointing Larry Lapham as Vice Chairman for another term. REPORTS & REQUESTS The Commissioners discussed the length of the. Agendas, the time taken by people speaking not only at public hearings but also during review of the architectural items, and the fact that many times arguments were re- peated not only by the person speaking but by others as well and it was the consensus of opinion that arguments, either for or -against a project, be limited to five (5) minutes. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. �l PLANNING DIRECT R . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall August 10, 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 25 3 Carrie Allan - 14 1 Stephen Chase x 23 4 Sig Ehrens x 25 2 Michael Harris - 12 2 Larry Lapham x 27 0 Staff Present • Richard J. Smith, Director of Community Development - Marvin D. Roos, Senior Planner Gloria V. Fiore, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - August 8, 1977 John Miller, Chairman Sigmund Ehrens Richard A. Harrison Hugh Kaptur Laszlo Sandor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chairman called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. Approval of Minutes: The Planning Commission Minutes of July 27, 1977, draft distributed, were unanimously approved. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *