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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977/11/23 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall November 23, 1977 1 :30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to Date Vyola Ortner, Chairman x 30 5 Carrie Allan x 19 3 Stephen Chase x 28 6 Sig Ehrens x 31 3 Michael Harris x 19 2 Larry Lapham - 33 1 Robert Ostertag x 3 0 Staff Present John Mangione, Planning Director Marvin D. Roos, Senior Planner Mary Isenberg, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - November 21 , 1977 John Miller, Chairman Sig Ehrens Richard A. 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 November 9, 1977, draft distributed, were approved unanimously. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS �... CASE 5.0023-CUP - Application by MURRAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a single story condominium complex on property situated on the southwest corner of Camino Parocela and Cerritos Drive R-G-A (8) and R-1-C Zones, Section 24. The following was received from the Tribal Council : "Although the above concerned property. is now Indian land, the Tribal Council is advised that the "flood-plain" line shown on the plan permits increased use and building space, and is not consistent with the same line across adjacent Indian-trust land to the east". Planning Director stated that although new plans had been reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Committee, they had not been received in time- to be re- viewed by the Development Committee, and that staff recommends' a continuance to December 14, 1977, so that they can be presented to the Development Com- mittee. Planning Director stated further that this case had been noticed for public hearing and should be heard at this meeting. William Murray, the applicant, stated that he had no objections to a conti- nuance of this case. Chairman then declared the hearing open. Since there were no appearances, the hearing was declared closed. Case 5.0023-CUP will be continued to the December 14, 1977, meeting of the Planning Commission. CASE 5.0033-CUP - Application by CAIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND C. G. DUNHAM for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a complex of single-story con- dominium units on the north side of Mesquite between Cerritos Road (ex- tended) and Sunrise Way, R-1-C and W-R-I-C Zones, Section 24. Commission response to written comments on Draft Negative Declaration and action for filing. No comments received. The following was received from the Tribal Council : "The Tribal Council , in accordance with recommendations of the Indian Planning Commission, approved the request, but decries the provisions of staff's recommended Condition No. 4. Therein it is declared that reasonable and compatible use of that portion of the land outside of a flood plain, must be compensated by dedi- cation of other portions of said property for public purposes, November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Co.ntinued) CASE 5.0033-CUP (Continued) which can only be interpreted as a gift to the City in exchange for a use permit. In the opinion of the Tribal Council , public use of land should depend on the payment of funds for such use, and under no circumstances should public acquisition be effected as compensation for the reasonable use of property." Planning Director referred to the wall map to show the location of the property. Planning Director then read the staff report which indicated that a large portion of the property is subject to severe and frequent flooding, and possibly will be even after the flood control improvements are made to the channel . He stated further that the applicant was offering to dedi- cate the property development rights to the City for public use. (_This statement was clarified later by the Planning Director. ) Planning Director stated that there would be a transfer of density on this property. Planning Director stated that staff was recommending approval of this Con- ditional Use Permit subject to certain conditions, and that three condi- tions of the Development Committee had been deleted after review by staff, and that the Architectural Advisory Committee had reviewed minor revisions to the site plans and elevations and recommended approval as submitted. Planning Director then stated that staff wished to alter staff recommenda- tion No. 4. He stated that this property is Indian Trust Land, and that the developer of the property is a long-term lessee of the property and does not have the ability to dedicate portions of that land. He stated further that what staff is recommending as an alternate wording in Condi- tion No. 4 is the same wording that was used in a previous project approved downstream from this project which is that the portion of the property with- in the flood plain remain in a natural open space use so long as this pro- ject is enjoying the density transfer onto. the buildable portion of the land. This alternate wording would then satisfy all requirements, Planning Director stated that Condition No. 5 which was to eliminate swim- ming pool and cabana from the flood plain area would be deleted because the engineer for the project had brought in a detailed new topographic map that had been made of this site, and the area where the swimming poor is proposed with very little change will be out of the flood plain area. Planning Director then read the Tribal Council recommendations and stated that t with t� he changes that had been made to staff recommendation No. 4, the Tribal Council concern would be satisfied by the alterations. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0033-CUP (Continued) Commissioner Harris asked if the City waived the dedication of Cerritos at this time, what would happen in the future if Cerritos is slated to go through. Planning Director stated that staff is recommending requiring the dedica- tion of the right of way, but waiving the construction improvements at this time. Commissioner Ortner then asked that Planning Director read the alteration to recommendation No. 4, for review. Chairman then declared the hearing open. Thomas Essen, Pace Engineering, 431 South Palm Canyon Drive, engineer for the project, then spoke in favor stating that he concurred with the staff recommendations, and that in regard to Condition No. 4 of the recommenda- tions it might be a moot point as to whether anything would have to be said about the area in open space since the transfer of density would take place within the boundaries of the Conditional Use Permit, but that there was no objection to staff's language. He also stated that his client con- curred with the waiving of development rights. He stated further that he had problemspreviously with th p e development right t question p q q due to _the. fact that fill material was needed for the final grading plan, The final grading plan has not been developed -at this time, and that this problem could' be discussed at a later date. He stated, regarding Condition No. 5, (the cabana and swimming pool area) that there would be some movement of dirt for this portion of the project. Larry Simons, 1014 St. George Circle, then spoke in opposition to the pro- ject stating that he lived south of the proposed project and had no objec- tion to the complex; however, he felt that the project would cause more flooding at the corner of Mesquite and Sunrise, and also that Mesquite has become almost a speedway. Mr. Simons stated further that tree additional traffic generated by this project could cause some dangerous situations to arise. He stated further that he felt that the project should be halted until an entrance is made on Cerritos for the project. Chairman then asked Planning Director if these problems had been discussed with the applicant, and Planning Director stated that staff was waiting for a flood control report from Riverside County in which specific recommenda- tions would be made. Planning Director stated that the Tahquitz Channel Flood Project was forth- coming, at which time a bridge would be installed at the Tahquitz Channel along Sunrise Way which would alleviate the flooding problem. Planning Director stated that the water situation would not become any worse, but should be corrected or approach correction with the development of this pro- perty. He stated further that a grading plan will be required from this project and that the plan will have to refTect that any drainage from this project will not further impact that intersection. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0033-CUP (Continued) Chairman asked if any recommendations in the flood control report would be consolidated in a report to the Planning Commission at the time the grading plans were submitted, and Planning Director stated that these recommenda- tions would be reflected at a later date, and that the Planning Commission would review these recommendations as conditions of the subdivision map. Commissioner Harris stated that perhaps the Commissioners were being pre- mature in approving this project if no word had been received from the flood control district since grading is one of the first undertakings in a project. Commissioner Ehrens stated that the water at that intersection comes east along Mesquite from Palm Canyon and asked if that street falls to the east. Planning Director stated that the water in that intersection is not water that is coming from the east and flowing west alonV Mesquite avenue which is a water-carrying street, and that the water is coming from the Deepwell area. He stated further that this project will not add to the problem. Commissioner Harris stated that it was not his purpose to indicate that the City could solve the problem, .and that if staff was assuring him that this particular development would not aggravate the problem, then he would have no objection to it. Mr. Simons stated that he would like to recommend to the Commission that before an approval is given to the plan, there should be some assurance from, the developer that there will not be any flooding. He stated also that he felt this water was not coming from Deepwell alone, but from all directions. He stated that he also felt that Farrell when flooded created a problem for emergency equipment, and he felt that the project should not be approved until this drainage problem is solved. Louis Bloom, 1001 St. Bimini Circle, then spoke in opposition and agreed with Mr. Simons regarding the traffic and water problems. He stated that he felt that traffic signals should be placed on the corner of Mesquite and Farrell to alleviate the traffic problem. Chairman then asked the project engineer, Tom Essen, to respond to these objections. Mr. Essen then stated that comments regarding the drainage have nothing to do with the project since the land drains to the north and to the east, and the project will drain to the east because that is the way Mesquite Avenue goes along the frontage of the property. Commissioner Harris asked if all drainage would be to the north and east, and Mr. Essen stated that no drainage will be delivered to Mesquite and Sun- rise from this project. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0033-CUP (Continued) There being no further appearances, the hearing was declared closed. Chairman asked that when Mesquite is extended would it be the same on this project as it is on Sunrise where there is a "W'. Planning Director stated that there would not be an inverted 'Y' and that there will be a redesign of the street when the Tahquitz project becomes a reality, and that the street will not be a water-carrying street. Commissioner Ehrens asked if the channel at the north end of Mesquite and Sunrise is carrying the water off efficiently, and Planning. Director stated that that is the intent of the earth berm which carried water to the cen- ter of the channel . Commissioner Ehrens then stated that the drainage problem is of long standing, and that this project is not creating a further problem. Commissioner Chase stated that he would like to see the recommendations of the flood control district before approving the conditional use permit. Planning Director stated that approval of the conditional use permit means only that the Commission is approving the density transfer and plot plan; however, the item could be continued if the Commissionfelt uncomfortable making a decision at this time. Planning Director stated further that with the Commission reviewing the grading plan which can only be developed after receipt of the flood control report, Commission could approve the permit at this time. Chairman stated that the grading plan would still be r:evi.ewed by the Com- mission whether it approves the permit or not. I Commissioner Ostertag reviewed the discussion at this point, and Commissioner Ehrens asked if the project is in the same category as the project approved on Farrell . Planning Director stated that all of the property in that area slopes east, and that water would naturally run downhill in the area. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried approving this application subject to all conditions of the Develop- ment Committee. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 6.298-Variance Application by COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (El Dorado Homes, Phase II) for a variance from density requirements on a project located on the southeast corner of Mariscal Road and Via del Norte, R-G-A (6) Zone, Section 3. Planning Director stated that this item had been continued to allow the applicant to indicate to the Commission the hardship which exists if the applicant is not allowed to build the project as originally planned. Planning Director stated that the applicant had submitted an alternate plan which leaves out one four-unit building and extends the size of the recreation building, adds some additional recreational amenities, and has more parking, and other minor changes. The Architectural Advisory Committe reviewed the approved site plan as well as the alternate and recommended further study of the plan since both plans appeared too dense and rigid. Planning Director stated that at the study session held November 23, 1977 the City Attorney explained the legal implications if the applicants could not build out the property as originally planned, and that the applicants were in the audience at the present time and would present their case to the Commission. There being no further discussion, the hearing was declared open. Roger Himovitz, the applicant, then reviewed the history of the project and stated that the Planning Director had explained to him that proving hard- ship was necessary to obtain the variance Then he explained that pri- ginally, all improvement costs and charges had been based upon building 100 units. He also stated that after four months of meeting with those homeowners of Phase I in opposition to the building of Phase II, a compro- mise had been reached, and that there are now no objections to the project. There being no further appearances the hearing was declared closed by the Chairman. Commissioner Allan stated that she was in favor of the project being com- pleted as originally planned. Commissioner Ehrens asked if the variance were approved, would the Commis- sion be approving 44 units or less and Planning Director stated that if the variance were approved, there would be 44 units built. Commissioner Ehrens asked if the project were to be restudied, perhaps the Architectural Advisory Committee would not approve it, and Planning Director stated that if the project had been submitted today, the AAC would have recommended restudy of the entire project; however, the Commission is re- viewing completion of an older project almost as it was originally approved. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 6.298-Variance (Continued) After further discussion, motion was made by Allan, seconded by Ostertag (Harris abstaining, Lapham absent) and carried approving this variance_ application subject to conditions of. the. Development. Committee, CASE 5.0034-CUP - Application by HALLMARK ENGINEERING, INC. for Joseph Barbera for a. Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a tennis court which would extend into the required front yard setback are for property on the west side of Camino del Mirasol and south of Camino del Norte, R-1-A Zone, Section 10. Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration and action for filing. No comments received. Planning Director read the staff report regarding this court noting that staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to con- ditions as noted in the staff report,(Condition No. 2 was eliminated which reduced the length of the court by 4 feet to provide an 8 foot setback which would have allowed maintenance of the oleander planting buffer, since applicant indicated that he only wants ao build a full-size tennis court and is willing to accede to a 4 foot rear setback instead of 8 feet. ) Planning Director stated that the property owners within 400 feet had been notified and that staff had received only one letter from Edward Shea, 460 Vereda Norte who recommended a sunken court. Planning Director stated that the staff recommendations of moving the court back to the 25 foot setback line and dropping the court 2 feet would accomplish the same result as sink- ing the court 4 feet. Planning Director stated that the court and landscape plans had been reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Committee which recommended as follows: 1 . That the tennis court be reduced in size 10 feet to meet the required setbacks; or 2. That the court be moved to the west to meet the front yard requirement. Commissioner Chase stated that if the applicant wants a full 120 foot court and the property is 147 feet, if staff is recommending a 25 foot setback that leaves only 2 feet around the court. Senior Planner explained that the site expands to 160 feet, and the court is skewed slightly so that the dimensions appear to work out since the expansion of the site is to the larger dimension. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0034-CUP (Continued) Commissioner Allan asked if the 25 foot setback would mean the nearest or farthest corner, and Planning Director stated that the fence line of the court would be no closer than 25 feet from the street. Commissioner Allan then asked if an approved court (Gebhardt, Case 5.0021 ) was to the west and Planning Director stated that it was. There being no further discussion, Chairman declared the hearing open. Robert Saunders of Hallmark Engineering, Inc. , representing the applicant then spoke in favor, stating that Mr. Barbera had no objection to moving the court to the rear since there is an existing court to the west of the site. Mr. Saunders asked if the Planning staff was recommending a full- size court, and Planning Director stated that the staff recommendations accommodate a full-size court. No one spoke in opposition. There being no further appearances, Chairman declared the hearing closed. On motion by Harris, seconded by Ehrens (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried, this conditional use permit was approved subject to all conditions. CASE 5.0039-General Plan Amendment - Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS to consider amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan for pro- perty on the northwest corner of Cherokee Way and East Palm Canyon Drive and for property on the southeast corner of Vista Chino and Bogie Road. Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration and action for filing. No comments were received. The following was received from the Tribal Council : "The Tribal Council, in consistent accordance with recommendations of the Indian Planning Commission, has approved the use of property on the northwesterly corner of Cherokee Way and East Palm Canyon Drive for commercial use. The Tribal Council has therefore approved the proposed General Plan amendment on the last mentioned property. Since the location at Vista Chino and Bogie Road is non-Indian land, the Tribal Council noted the proposed plan amendment." Planning Director stated that action by the Commission previously had con- tim ed two zone change applications in order that the Commission could con- sider whether or not to approve General Plan Amendments for these two appl.i- , cations. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) . CASE 5.0039-General Plan Amendment (Continued) Planning Director read the staff report regarding. General. Plan Amendment No 1 the northwest corner of the intersection of East Palm Canyon and Cherokee Way) and stated that in 1973 under state mandate, there were two actions taken to bring the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance into conformance with each other as follows: l ) The General Plan was amended, changing the land use designation from high density residential to medium density residential to bring the area into conformance with the trend that actual developments were being built at in the area; and 2) The zon- ing was changed on this parcel from "Commercial" to "Garden Apartment- Multi-Family Residential" to conform to the newly amended General Plan. Planning Director stated that an application was denied for a neighborhood shopping center on this property earlier this year based on approval of a more appropriate site on the south side of East Palm Canyon, and that now the developer has indicated his desire to develop a limited amount of commercial activities on the site in conjunction with the total development of some 25 acres. Planning Director stated that the staff recommendation was to amend the . General Plan Land Use Element to reflect a "General.. Commercial " designa- tion for this corner. Planning Director then read from the staff report regarding General Plan Amendment No. 2 the southeast corner of Vista Chino and Bogie Road) sta- ting that when the General Plan was adopted in 1966, this area was designated "Low Density Residential", and that it had been changed in 1973 to "Airport Noise and Blowsand" which still allows limited residential development. Planning Director stated further that in 1969 the Planning Commission had recommended the area for change of zone to "Industrial"; however, the City Council did not complete the action because of some problems with other property on the south side of the airport. He stated. that approximately four months ago a zone change from 0-5 to M71-P was approved on the west side of Bogie Road across from the subject area, and that the area is most. logical for additional industrial land to be designated. Planning Director stated that the staff recommendation would be to amend the General Plan Land Use Element to designate the southeast corner of Vista Chino and Bogie Road as an "Industrial" land use. Commissioner Ehrens asked in regard to Amendment No. 1 if zoning is changed to "Commercial" would the property to the west remain R-2. Planning Director stated that at this time the Commission is only amending the General Plan to allow commercial use of the land, and that in speaking with the developer he desires a limited amount of commercial at that corner. Planning Director has indicated to the developer that if Council approves this General Plan Amendment, and this change of zone comes before the Commis- sion on January 11 , 1978, staff would be recommending a Planned Development District instead of a change of zone, and that the developer is in concurrence with this approach to the project. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0039-General Plan Amendment (Continued) Commissioner Allan asked in regard to the General Plan Amendment No. 2 if this change would be in accordance with the state mandate. Planning Director stated that all the state mandate states is that the zoning ordinance and general plan must be in conformance with each other. There being no further discussion the hearing was declared open. Paul Butler, 2488 Alhambra Drive, representing Townhouse Builders (the developer of the southeast corner of Vista Chino and Bogie Road) stated that his staff had presented a master plan for 125 acres which shows the developer's intent for the years to come, and that the developer wished to put light commercial , mainly recreational , on the area which would be compatible with the overall project. He stated further that the developer would accede to the recommendation of a planned development district. Ben Ramsey, Oceanside, representing Rose and Sam Minash (owners of the northwest corner of the intersection of East Palm Canyon Drive and Cherokee Way) then spoke in favor also stating that he was in concurrence with the staff report. No one spoke in opposition. There being no further appearances, the hearing was declared closed. On motion by Ehrens, seconded by Chase .(Lapham absent) and unanimously carried recommendation was made for the amendment of the General Plan Land Use Ele- ment to reflect a General Commercial"designation for the northwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Cherokee Way (General Plan Amendment No. 1 ). On motion by Allan, seconded by Harris (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried recommendation was made for the amendment of the General Plan Land Use Element to designate the southeast corner of Vista Chino and Bogie Road as an_. "Industrial" land use, (-General Plan Amendment No. 2). PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 11 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 (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried that a 'Negative Declaration by declared on the basis of no signi- ficant impact or subject to mitigation measures being added to the project to avoid or reduce the impacts to an insignificant level and that staff prepare a draft Negative Declaration in conjunction with the following cases, and also that Cases 5.0036-CZ and 5.0037-CUP be continued for fur- ther study. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 10325 - Environmental assessment on request by KWL ASSOCIATES for Van Kleeck Enterprises, Inc. for approval of Tentative Tract Map 10325 on property located between Golf Club Drive and Bolero Road, R-G-A (8) Zone, Section 29. CASE 5.0038-CZ - Environmental assessment on request by HENRY FRUEND (Fe `s Canyon Estates) for approval of change of zone from R-TP I.L. to R-2 on property located on the northeast corner of S. Palm Canyon Drive and Laverne Way, R-TP Zone, Section 26. The following was received from the Tribal Council ; "The Tribal Council , in accordance with recommendations of the Indian Planning Commission, approved the filing of a negative impact report in the above case." TENTATIVE TRACT AND PARCEL, MAPS Planning Director reviewed and explained the maps and the Planning Commis- sion discussed and took action on the following Tentative Tract and 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 the conditions as outlined. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 11523 - Request by WEBB ENGINEERING, INC. representing R. Fragen for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 11523 on property located on the northeast corner of Cerritos Drive and Tahquitz-McCallum, R-2 Zone, Section 13. This was given an environmental assessment under Case 5.993-CUP. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Chase (Lapham absent) and unani- mously carried recommending approval of Tenative Parcel Map 11523 subject to conditions of the Development Committee. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 12 TENTATIVE TRACT AND PARCEL MAPS (Continued) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 7428 (Revised) --Request by WEBB ENGINEERING, INC. for R. C. Ellis for approval of Tentative Tract Map 7428 (revised), dividing one 53+ acre parcel into five, R-TP and 0-20 Zones, Section 30. The following was received from the Tribal Council : "The Tribal Council , in accordance with recommendations of the Indian Planning Commission, approved the above map." Motion was made by. Harris, seconded by Chase (Lapham absent) and carried unanimously recommending approval .of Tentative Tract Map 7428 (revised) subject to conditions of the Development Committee, as follows: 1 . That Items 3 and 4 of the Engineering Division memorandum be deleted. 2. That development rights for lot "B" be dedicated in perpetuity to the City of Palm Springs, or that lot "B" be dedicated in fee to the City of Palm Springs for permanent open space purposes. 3. That lot "A", which represents the access road to all of the par- cels, be shortened so that it does not provide access to lot "B". TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 11093 Request by P. ABRAMS CONSULTING ENGINEERS for All- west Development Corporation for approval of Tentative Tract Map 11093 for property in area bounded by Amado Road, Hermosa Drive, and Andreas Road, R-G-A (8) Zone, Section 14. The following was received from the Tribal Council : "The Tribal Council , in accordance with recommendations of the Indian Planning Commission, approved the above map." Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 11093 subject to con- ditions of the Development Committee. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSIQN MEETING MINUTES Page 13 ..� ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS The Planning Commission reviewed plans, discussed and took action on the following items involving architectural approval , subject to the conditions as outlined: CASE 3.014 - Application by C. ALFRED SEVERINO for architectural approval of revised plans for a 3-unit apartment house on Calle de Ricardo, R-2 Zone, Section 19. Motion was made by Allan, seconded by Harris (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the buildings be offset in elevations where the roof changes from a hip roof to a flat roof. 2. That the roof color be changed from white rock to desert gold color. 3. That detailed landscape, irrigation, and exterior lighting plans be submitted. CASE 3.027 - Application by RICHARD A. HARRISON for L. H. Stein for architec- tural approval of industrial complex on Vella and Mesquite, M-1 Zone, Section 19. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens, (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried approving this application subject to the following condition,: . 1 . That a Development Committee recommendation be modified so that a total of 20 feet of landscaping be provided along the street frontage. 2. That detailed landscape, irrigation, and lighting plans be submitted. 3. That a detailed sign program be submitted. CASE 3.033 Application by PARLIAMENT PROPERTIES, INC, for architectural appro- vai olandscaping of tennis court at 330 Chino Drive, R-1-A Zone, Section 10. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Allan (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried approving this application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the east property line hedge be changed from Carolina Cherry to 5-gallon oleanders, 4 feet on center. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 14 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) CASE 2.993 -Application by D & B BUILDERS COMPANY; INC. for reconsideration of revised elevations and site plans for a 33-unit apartment complex, 750 Murray Canyon Drive, R-2 Zone, Section 35. Senior Planner presented revised plot plan for the subject project and reported that the Architectural Advisory Committee had reviewed the same plan at their meeting on Monday, and had recommended approval subject to the submission of detailed colors and materials. He indicated that the building had been adjusted along the fairway line, and that some additional parking spaces had been added. After review of the plans by members of the Commission, motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Ostertag (Lapham absent) recommending approval of this application. The vote was as follows; Ayes - Ehrens, Ostertag; Noes - Allan, Chase, Harris, Ortner; ,Absent - Lapham. The application was denied. CASE 5.938-CUP - Application by R. W. CARVER for B. K.K. Leung and Associates for consideration of revised landscape plans, for shopping center complex on the northwest corner of Sunrise and Vista Chino, Section 2. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried approving this application subject to the following conditions; 1 . That the entries be restudied and revised plans be submitted for staff approval . 2. That ocotillos at entries be eliminated and replaced with gentle 3' mounds and desert motif landscaping to include palm trees of 5 to 25 feet in height and varities of desert landscaping, including yuccas, ocotillos, boulders, and ground cover. 3. That 36 inch box olives be substituted for the carob trees in the front parking area. 4. That Ficus Nitida be substituted for approximately half of the ever- green pear trees. 5. That half of the street trees be 24 inch box size. 6. That half of the eucalyptus can be reduced to 5-gallon size. CASE 3.035 - Application by PATRICK SHEEHY for Joan Billings for architectural approval of single family residence at corner of Fern Canyon Drive and Ramon Road, R-1-A Zone, Section 22. Motion was made by Ehrens, seconded by Allan (Lapham absent) and unanimously carried approving this application subject to the following conditions: .•� 1 . That detailed colors and materials be submitted. 2. That detailed landscape and irrigation plans be submitted. NOTE: The AAC noted that the height of 18' exceeds the 15' requirement and would require an administrative minor modification. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 15 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) SIGN APPLICATION - Application by I. STEIMAN for architectural approval of sign at 1000 S. Palm Canyon Drive. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Ehrens (Lapham absent) and carried unanimously approving this sign application subject to the following conditions: 1 . That all but one of the words "South" be eliminated. 2. That small placque signs only be used for each business within the complex. 3. That the small signs be submitted for staff approval . SIGN APPLICATION - Application by A. GEYER for architectural approval of sign program on commercial building at ff03 North Palm Canyon Drive. Motion was made by Chase, seconded by Harris (Lapham absent) and carried unanimously approving this sign application subject to the following condition: 1 . That all signs be of the same sandblasted-wood type. MISCELLANEOUS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 8875-Request for Extension - Request by HALLMARK ENGINEERING, INC. for C. Reller for a 6-month extension for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 8875. R-1-8 Zone, Section 27. Motion was made.by Ehrens, seconded by Allan (Lapham absent) and carried unanimously approving this six-month extension for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 8875. CONTINUED ITEMS The following items were continued: CASE 5.0036-CZ - Environmental assessment on request by CATHEDRAL CANYON WEST for approval of change of zone from Urban Reserve to R-l-A on the west side of Channel Drive, Urban Reserve Zone, Section 5. This item was continued for a baseline study since access to the site is through Cathedral Canyon and is in the Palm Hills General Plan.. Staff will confer with various agencies to determine the kind of services required. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 16 CONTINUED ITEMS (Continued) CASE 5.0037-CUP - Environmental assessment on request.by FRANCHISE REALTY INTERSTATE CORPORATION McDonald's Restaurants for a. Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a McDonald's fast food restaurant on the southeast corner of Camino Parocela and South Palm Canyon Drive, C-2 and R-2 Zones, Section 23. This item was continued in order to conduct a traffic study which had been recommended by the Traffic Engineering Division because of the location of the property. This will be a contracted study paid for by the appli- cant. CASE 3.026 Application by VINCENT J. DI PIETRO"for architectural approval of a 4-unit dwelling with pool at 100 El Camino, R-1-C Zone, Section 27. CASE 3.031 - Application by ALL AMERICAN AIR CONDITIONING, INC. for .Desert Skies Apartments for architectural approval of solar collector system on roof, R-2 Zone, Section 26. ITEMS FOR RESTUDY The following items were removed from the Planning Commission agenda pend- ing restudy. Applications will be rescheduled for hearing only after re- vised submittals have been processed. CASE 3 032 Application by DONALD HUMPHRIES for architectural approval of hillside residence at 2233 Milo Drive, R-1 Zone, Section 3. CASE 3.036 - Application by RICHARD SELBY for V. Imbimbo for architectural approval of single family residence at 1812 Mira Loma, R- 1 B Zone, Section 3. CASE 5.997-PD-76 - Application b MITCHELL LAUFORD & ASSOCIATES for Harr Licker or architectural approval of FINAL landscape plan for completion of an existing shopping center located at the southeast corner of Tahquitz-McCallum Way and Sunrise Way, C-D-N & P Zones, Section 13. November 23, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 17 ITEMS FOR RESTUDY (Continued) CASE 2.983 - Application by WENDELL W. VEITH for F. K. Chan for architectural approval of revised plans for construction of 32 condominium units to be located at 2777 S. Palm Canyon Drive, R-2 Zone, Section 35, CASE 3.024 - Application 'by TED EICHELBERGER for architectural approval of revised plans for. commerciai/industrial building on Commercial Road, north of Alejo Road, M-1-P' Zone, Section 12. CASE 3.029 - Application by CHARLES HAVER & ASSOCIATES for Mildred L. Patencio for architectural approval of revised plans for six lots on north side of Vista Chino, easterly of Hermosa Tentative Tract Map 10594), Ra-1-C Zone, Section 2. COMMISSION REQUESTS Chairman requested staff to prepare a list of items needing discussion as far as Planning Commission approval is required for presentation at the January 11 , 1978, meeting. There being no further business to discuss, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 4:15 .p.m. LVvJL- PLANNING DIRECT R JAM/mi PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall December 14, 1977 1 :30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to Date Vyola Ortner, Chairman x 31 5 Carrie Allan x 20 3 Stephen Chase x 29 6 Sig Ehrens x 32 3 Michael Harris x 20 2 Larry Lapham x 34 1 Robert Ostertag x 4 0 Staff Present Richard J. Smith, Director of Community Development John Mangione, Planning Director Marvin D. Roos, Senior Planner . Mary Isenberg, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - December 12, 1977 John Miller, Chairman Sig Ehrens Richard A. 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 November 23, 1977, draft distributed, were approved unanimously.