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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983/04/13 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall April 13, 1983 • 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL F-Y 1982 - 1983 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date Richard Service, Chairman X 17 1 Hugh Curtis X 18 0 Darel Harris X 16 2 Hugh Kaptur X 16 2 Peter Koetting - 16 2 Don Lawrence X 16 2 Paul Madsen X 16 2 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos, Planning Director Siegfried Siefkes, Assistant City Attorney Allen Smoot, Building & Safety Director Diana Ericksen, Community Development Coordinator Dave Forcucci , Zoning Enforcement Officer II Brian Mayhew, Operations Analyst Douglas Evans, Planner III Robert Green, Planner II Stephen Graham, Planner III Jean Ferrian, Administrative Intern Mary Isenberg, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee Present - April 11, 1983 Larry Lapham, Chairman James Cioffi Chris Mills David Hamilton William Johnson, Alternate Hugh Curtis Earl Neel Peter Koetting Chairman called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. M/S/C (Lawrence/Harris; Koetting absent) approving minutes of the March 23 meeting as submitted. • April 13 , 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS CASE 5.0251-CZ. Application by R. C. ELLIS for a change of zone from 0-20 to R-1-A on property on the southerly extension of Cherokee Way, south of Mathew Drive, 0-20 Zone (I .L. ) , Section 30. (Ref. TPM 18627) (Environmental assessment and tentative approval . ) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission deny the application for a zone change. Planning Director stated that no environmental assessment had been prepared by staff because of the staff recommendation for quick denial under CEQA guidelines; that the Tribal Council recommends continuance and questions the basis for the denial ; that the grading policies of the landowner have been in opposition to City policies; that information has been requested from the applicant and not received; that staff would continue to recommend denial of the zone change due to inconsistencies with the General Plan and hillside policies; that the Council approval of a map and variance in 1977 was conditioned upon dedication of land to the City with which the applicant was unable to comply because of his Indian lease; that the Council probably was interested in a density transfer because of cutting and padding in the area by the applicant but that if the work had not been done, the recommendation probably would not have been made; and that the grading did not conform to standards in 1974 and does not conform to present standards. Discussion: Visibility of the home sites was discussed. Planning . Director stated that they are considerably below the highest house in Southridge; and that the zoning is 0-20. Chairman declared the hearing open. R. C. Ellis, 2727 Cherokee Way, the applicant, described the history of the application and stated that one of the requirements for completion of the Safari Mobilehome Park was to extend Cherokee way 300 feet up the toe of the mountain which then serviced the three lots and later his residence. Chairman stated that the request by the City for the street had nothing to do with the zone change request and that only 300 feet was required by the City but the street is 1,200 feet in length. Mr. Ellis stated that there has been no excavation in 15 years and that the grading was done without permits . Discussion followed on Council approval of the variance and map in 1977. Planning Director stated that it was a vehicle for a density transfer because of the lots that were already graded. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 CASE 5 .0251-CZ (Cont' d.) • A. Perrier, 3001 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, attorney for the applicant, stated that when the lots were graded, the ordinance and its enforcement were in their infancy; suggested that the Commission review the lots on a field trip; stated that the lots are large and well-designed: explained the Council action in 1977 from the applicants' view-point; suggested that the Commission recognize that the Tribal Council will have final approval on the zone change; that the applicant has paid for grading without permits for 15 years since he has been unable to develop his property; suggested a compromise on the issues; requested that the zoning on the three subject lots be amended to R-1-A; and stated that the City Council is entitled to the Planning Commission' s best judgment which should reflect that the Commission is dealing with Indian land and thus avoid an appeal which would result in R-1-A Zoning for all 40 acres. Chairman reminded Mr. Perrier that the Planning Commission deals with land use issues , not in property ownership. Assistant City Attorney stated that judgments of the Planning Commission are based on land use issues based on the General Plan and that another agency' s jurisdiction is not considered at the time action is taken. Commissioner Lawrence stated that he felt that the Council does take Tribal Council recommendations into consideration. In response to question by Commission, Mr. Perrier stated that he has requested continuance for a field trip to the site and approval of the • zone change on the three subject lots . There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. M/S/C (Kaptur/Lawrence; Curtis/Harris dissented; Koetting absent) to continue the Case to the April 27 meeting for Commission to review the property in the field. Commissioners Curtis and Harris stated that they could not support the application. Commissioner Madsen stated that he voted for continuance because of the action of previous Councils and Commissions which allowed rezoning under specific conditions. Chairman stated that he could not support an illegal situation since if the lots had not been graded illegally, the application would not have been made and nothing had been presented by the applicant or his attorney to justify a change of zone. Commissioner Harris suggested that agenda items be reviewed by the Commission in an expeditious manner so that items are not continued. Tribal Council comments: "A site survey of the general area indicates that the subject property is in a transitional zone with respect to terrain characteristics. • Although somewhat elevated above the desert floor, the easterly portion of the subject property does not have the characteristics of the steep hillsides of the Palm Hills Area immediately to the south. The grading and road improvements now existing on the property do not appear to have created the adverse visual impacts that were envisioned in the Palm Hills General Plan Text. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 CASE 5 .0251-CZ (Cont' d. ) After consideration of the recommendations of the Indian Planning • Commission, the Tribal Council took the following action: 1 . Noted that the concerns expressed by Staff with respect to substandard access and servicing, lack of information related to drainage and geology, possible impacts on adjacent properties, etc. , should be addressed in an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study. That document did not accompany the Staff Report received by the Tribal Planning Consultant. 2. In view of terrain characteristics of the subject property, the apparent lack of adverse visual impacts due to the existing grading and road improvements , and the lack of an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study, the Tribal Council questioned the basis for Staff' s recommendation that the zone change be denied. 3. In order to fully analyze the preposed change of zone, including its consistency with the meaning and intent of the City General Plan and the possible environmental impacts on the project, the Tribal Council requested that action on this case be continued pending the preparation and review of an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study." CASE 5 .0265-CUP. Application by VAN LOM ARCHITECTS for Shari ' s Restaurant for • a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant in an existing shopping center on the southeast corner of North Palm Canyon Drive/Racquet Club Road, PD-113, Section 3. (Ref. Case 5.0127-PD-113) (A Negative Declaration was previously given in conjunction with Case 5.0127-PD-113. ) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve Case 5.0265-CUP subject to conditions. Planning Director stated that the application is before the Commission because it is a free-standing restaurant and also to not delay the restaurant while determining the intent of the original conditions of approval ; that the AAC had recommended approval but there are areas of Development Committee concern; and that staff, in the future, will recommend deletion of the CUP for a food service use in the CON Zone for consistency with Planning Commission recommendations. Discussion: The sign program for the site was discussed. Planning Director stated that the AAC felt that a monument sign would be more aesthetic than signing on the fascia of the building. Chairman declared the hearing open. R. Best, 559 South Palm Canyon Drive (Westar) , the applicant, stated in clarification that the PD was an extension of C-1 Zoning which allows food uses; that the intent of the CUP was to review each application individually for parking requirements; that the restaurant completes the planned development district; and that the engineering concerns relative to the loading areas will be addressed by redesign of the area. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 CASE 5 .0265-CUP (Cont' d.) • Chairman suggested that the architect review the loading area with local purveyors so that the streets are not blocked by the unloading of large trucks and also that adequate roof equipment screening be provided. J. Van Lom, the architect, stated that equipment screening will be reviewed although he had been assured by the project engineer that the equipment will not be visible. Chairman and Commissioner Kaptur reiterated their concerns on equipment screening which destroy building proportions. Discussion on signing followed. Planning Director stated that the architecture of the building does not lend itself to a sign on the fascia and that possibly a monument sign is a good solution. In response to questions by Commission, Mr. Van Lom stated that it is more interesting for buildings in a project to have the same theme but be slightly different. He described the other buildings on the site. Further discussion ensued regarding signing and landscaping. Mr. Kelly, representing Mrs. Lila Kelly - owner of property on Cortez Road, spoke in favor of the project, stating that it would improve the appearance of the neighborhood. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. • Commissioner Harris suggested that the item be continued until elevations for all buildings on the site are viewed. M/S/C (Lawrence/Madsen; Harris dissented; Koetting absent) approving Case 5 .0265-CUP with the following findings and subject to the following conditions: FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed restaurant faciity applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a conditional use permit is required by this Ordinance and the approval of the original planned development district. 2. That the restaurant use is necessary and desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses specifically permitted in this planned development district or on adjacent properties. 3. That the site for the restaurant use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the facility and all the yard setbacks , walls, fences, parking, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust the restaurant use to those existing and future uses • permitted in this planned development district. April 13, 1983 PANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 CASE 5 .0265-CUP (Cont' d. ) 4. That the site for the proposed restaurant facility is located • within an existing shopping center which has access directly to Racquet Club Road and North Palm Canyon Drive, both of which are approved to carry the quanity and type of traffic to be generated by the proposed use. 5. That the project has been previously assessed for environmental impacts and that a Negative Declaration has been granted pursuant to Case 5.0127-PD-113 . 6. That the proposed 24-hour use of the restaurant is not detrimental to surrounding or future uses to be constructed within this area as the project is within an existing shopping center complex. CONDITIONS: 1 . That all Development Committee conditions of approval be met with the exception of Engineering comments 1 , and 2. which are recommended to be deleted. 2. That the hours of delivery coincide with the limitation placed on the supermarket located in this shopping center with deliveries prohibited from 6:00 p.m, to 7:00 a.m. 3. That the site plans and elevations are approved with the exception • that a site plan for the service areabe submitted. 4. That the landscape be restudied i .e. , shrub masses/mounding be used to screen the trash enclosure (Oleander/Bottle Brush recommended) . A minimum of 42 feet of solid screen is recommended by staff; and that the plant list be revised to species compatible with the desert. 5. That the screen height for the roof-mounted mechanical equipment be reviewed to ensure that no equipment is visible. The Planning Commission also directed staff to schedule a public hearing to clarify conditions of approval for the Planned Development District 113. PUBLIC COMMENTS None April 13 , 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ITEM • CASE 5.0269-GPA. Initiation by the CITY Of PALM SPRINGS for a General Plan amendment for an Energy Element to provide for the management of long- term energy resources, conservation of existing resources and examining possible alternative energy sources, City-wide. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission order the preparation of a draft Negative Declaration with no significant impact. Planning Director stated that the extensive report prepared for the environmental assessment will serve as the staff report for April 27 and that the Element could be reviewed at the April 20 study session, if desired, with any Commission questions addressed at that time. Building & Safety Director stated that some of the information provided is background material ; that in public hearings of the Energy Commission no comments were received except for the gas and electric utility companies; and that these concerns had been addressed by staff with Energy Commission input. Commissioner Lawrence requested information on the number of cities adopting retrofitted energy ordinances. M/S/C (Harris/Lawrence; Koetting absent) ordering the preparation of a draft Negative Declaration and continuing the Case to April 27. • Tribal Council comments: "The draft Energy Element to the Palm Springs General Plan and the accompanying Staff Report were received by the Tribal Planning Consultant on April 11 , 1983. As noted in the Staff Report, this Element would have a variety of impacts, measured individually, on the city which, given adequate mitigation measures, would not adversely affect the well-being of its residents or businesses. In keeping with its policy to consider all General Plan amendments, and to provide adequate time for the Indian Planning Commission and Tribal Planning Consultant to review and comment on this very significant Element of the General Plan, the Tribal council requested that Planning Commission action on this case be continued to the Commission' s regularly scheduled meeting of April 27, 1983." • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS DETERMINATION 10.331 . Request by KPSI RADIO STATION for a Planning Commission • determination that a radio station is an allowable professional use in any zone where professional uses are allowed. Planning Director stated that there is no clear definition of a professional office use but that professional offices were allowed by CUP in multi-family residential zones; that Mr. Kibbey of KPSI radio station delineated reasons for allowing a radio station/office complex in professional zones; that the Director of Community Development feels that it may be a commercial use but that a station does not have walk-in trade and does not need a sign. He stated .there should not be any antennae visible above the parapet height. In response to a question by Commissioner Madsen, Chairman stated that the determination would be a generic one, not a specific one for KPSI . Commissioner Harris questioned whether or not the use would be commercial since radio stations advertise. Planning Director stated that a magazine office with advertising would be allowed as an office use but not as a print shop use in a professional zone. Discussion followed on radio station use in professional zones . Chairman stated that a radio station could be in R-2 Zones with a conditional use permit. Discussion continued relative to interference from the radio station • signal , activities of a present day station, and antenna height. Mr. Kibbey stated that because of the spectrum, there would be no signal interference. Planning Director stated that the activities of radio stations have changed since the 1940s. M/S/C (Lawrence/Harris; Koetting absent) determining that a radio station is an allowable professional use in any zone where professional uses are allowed. TIME EXTENSION - CASE 5.0211-CUP. Request by WATT INDUSTRIES for a time extension for a seven-unit timeshare condominium project on Arenas Road/Tahquitz Drive, R-2 Zone, Section 15 . (Ref. TTM 17899) Planning Director stated that staff recommended a time extension corresponding to the expiration date of the map. In response to question by Chairman, Mrs. E. Williams, the applicant, stated that Watt Industries has submitted a CUP application for Doubles Restaurant and a proposal which solves any parking problem for the restaurant; that most of the timeshares have been sold; that the large staff necessry for processing timeshares and visitors have been bussed to the site to avoid parking problems; that the large staff will be reduced to a maintenance staff when the timeshares have been sold; that the possibility of abandoning the public right-of-way on Baristo Road on the hotel frontage is being investigated; and that she felt the problems were being resolved. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 CASE 5.0211 (Cont' d. ) • M/S/C (Lawrence/Harris; Koetting absent) approving a time extension for CUP 5.0211 with the expiration date of April 21, 1984 to correspond to the expiration of TTM 17899. 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. SIGN APPLICATION (Ref. Case 5 .0177-PD-131) . Application by RALPH' S MARKET for appeal of staff' s decision on colors for sign in shopping center on Highway Ill between Morongo Road/Belardo Road, C-1 and R-3 Zones (I .L.) , Section 22. Planning Director gave a brief history of the Ralph Market sign application relative to colors. He stated that the AAC recommended that the rust color (No. 3) be used and that staff feels that the flat matte finish submitted by the applicant defeats the purpose of high gloss tile. Commission and staff adjourned to the entrance patio of City Hall to examine the tile in daylight and to discuss the colors and finishes. • Discussion continued in the chambers regarding brightness of the colors. M/S/C (Lawrence/Kaptur; Harris dissented; Koetting absent) approving the proposed sign subject to the following conditions: 1. That a matte finish be used for the background and letters. 2. That the grout color match the tile color. 3. That the submitted color (No. 3-rust) be used. CASE 5 .0074-PD-89 (Ref. TTM 15049) . Application by KNUTSON INVESTMENT COMPANY for architectural approval of revised elevations and phasing plans for industrial park and office complex on Ramon Road between San Luis Rey/Crossley Road, M-1-P and N-0-5 Zones (I .L.) , Section 20. Planning Director described proposed revisions to the approved phasing plan and stated that the property has been rezoned to M-1 which opens possibilities for large-scale, high volume retail ; that the proposed phasing would move to the center of the project facing Crossley Road as Phase I ; that all details must be approved in the planned development district before it goes to Council ; and that the City Engineer has • concerns. He suggested continuance for futher staff review. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 CASE 5.0074-PD-89 (Cont'd. ) Discussion followed on the new phasing including off-site improvements • and diversity of architecture, a future landscape program for Crossiey Road, and landscaping for the project. Chairman suggested that there be continuity of landscaping with the adjoining project with some differences. M/S/C (Curtis/Kaptur; Koetting absent) approving the site plans and elevations as submitted and a restudy of the landscape noting the following: 1 . That shrubs/groundcover/lawns be used on the east elevations. 2. That details of mounding of walls be submitted in cross sections. 3. That Indian Laurel or bottle tree be substituted for Crepe Myrtle. 4. That alternate species to Yucca Pendula be used or that the Yucca be placed in a planting area. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are routine in nature and have been reviewed by the Planning Commission, AAC, and staff. No further review is required, and all items are approved by one blanket motion upon unanimous consent. • M/S/C (Lawrence/Kaptur; Koetting absent) approving the following applications subject to all conditions of staff, Development Committee and the AAC as follows and ordering the filing of a Negative Declaration as indicated: SIGN APPLICATION. WINCHELL'S DONUTS for architectural approval of main sign in existing shopping center on the southeast corner of Racquet Club Road/North Palm Canyon Drive, PD-113, Section 3. Approved as submitted. SIGN APPLICATION. CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH for architectural approval of main sign for business at 4057 East Palm Canyon Drive (former Volkswagen dealership) , C-2 Zone, Section 30. Conditions : 1. That the cabinet be the same color blue as the building. 2. That the sign have a white background on both sides. 3. That the base be stucco and painted to match the existing building. 4. That a blue accent be used on the base. • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 11 CONSENT AGENDA (Cont' d. ) • SIGN APPLICATION. NAUGLES RESTAURANT for architectural approval of revised location for main identification sign in existing shopping center on she southeast corner of Racquet Club Road/North Palm Canyon Drive, PD-113, Section 3. (Ref. Case 5.0127-PD-113) Approved as submitted. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Cont' d.) CASE 3.575 (MINOR) . Application by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for architectural approval of catering kitchen addition to the Palm Springs Municipal Airport Terminal Building, "A" Zone, Section 18. Condition: That the building match the existing terminal building in materials and colors. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont'd.) CASE 5.0260-ZTA. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for an amendment to Section 9403.00.B.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to add review of maintenance to the provisions of architectural review. (Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration, action for filing, and final approval . No comments received.) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue the case to the April 27 meeting for further review of the maintenance procedures by staff and Assistant City Attorney. Planning Director stated that the Assistant City Attorney has suggested that the Commission review public nuisances and make a decision appealable to the City Council but that staff feels that two hearings are superfluous and a better procedure would be to set up a section on specific standards and maintenance with failure to comply with correction as a public nuisance appealable to the City Council ; that staff recommends a thirty-day continuance of the case to the May 11 meeting for renoticing and for staff review of revisions to make the text broader. Chairman declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. M/(Lawrence) for continuance. Discussion followed on the standards and the Commission' s role in maintenance. Planning Director stated that staff is preparing a vehicle to develop standards. The motion was withdrawn. • M/S/C (Madsen/Lawrence; Koetting absent) continuing the case to the May 11 meeting for renoticing and staff review of revisions to the maintenance amendment. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 12 CASE 5 .0262-ZTA. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for amendments to the Conditional Use Permit Section (9402.00) of the Zoning Ordinance. • (Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration, action for filing and final approval . No comments received. ) and CASE 5 .0263-ZTA. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for a zoning text amendment to the Planned Development District Section 9407.00) of the Zoning Ordinance. (Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration, action for filing and final approval . No comments received. ) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission order the filing of a Negative Declaration and approve Cases 5.0262-ZTA and 5.0263-ZTA per staff recommendations. Chairman declared the hearings open; there being no appearances, the hearings were closed. M/S/C (Kaptur/Harris; Koetting absent) ordering the filing of a Nega- tive Declaration and approving Cases 5.0262-ZTA and 5.0263-ZTA per staff recommendations. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Cont' d. ) THIRD TIME EXTENSION - TTM 15463. A request by ERVIN ENGINEERING for S. Appel • Company for a 12-month time extension for a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes on E. Palm Canyon Drive between Escoba Drive/Avery Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 24. M/S/C (Curtis/Madsen; Koetting absent) approving a third and final time extension for TTM 15463, subject to the original conditions , the additional conditions imposed on the first and second time extensions, and the additional revised conditions (April 1 , 1983) imposed by the Engineering Division. The new expiration date will be April 2, 1984. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Cont' d. ) CASE 3.342. Application by J. WALLING for K. Miller for architectural approval of revised landscape and wall plans for hillside residence on Crescent Drive, R-i-a Zone, Section 10. Planning Director stated that none of the requested materials have been submitted by the applicant, and that the applicant has requested continuance to April 27. • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 13 CONTINUED ITEMS • SIGN APPLICATION. C. MILLS for S. Cavallero for architectural approval of sign program for 5-unit commercial condominium project on the northwest corner of Andreas Rd./N. Indian Ave. , C-B-D Zone, Section 15 (Ref. Case 3.379) . Continued to April 27 at the applicant' s request. ITEMSREMOVED FROM THE AGENDA SIGN APPLICATION. IMPERIAL SIGN CO, for the Reef Restaurant (formerly Sambo' s South) for architectural review of sign program for hotel/restaurant complex on East Palm Canyon Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 26. Removed from agenda at applicant's request. SIGN APPLICATION. HOLMGREN ENTERPRISES for architectural approval of awning and sign for an Orange Julius business, 100 block of South Palm Canyon Drive, C-B-D Zone, Section 15 . Removed from agenda for staff approval (sign change of face) . • ITEMS FOR RESTUDY The following items were removed from the Planning Commission agenda pending restudy. Application will be rescheduled for hearing only after revised submittals have been processed. CASE 3.475. JIMSAIR AVIATION SERVICES for architectural approval of revised landscape plans for a fixed base operation at Palm Springs Municipal Airport, "A" Zone, Section 18. Restudy noting the following: 1 . That oleanders be placed on three foot centers. 2. That 25% of trees on the east elevation of the hangar be increased in size (clumps of palms may be used) . 3. That an alternate species to California Pepper be used in parking areas. 4. That landscaping with a combination wall and mound be included to screen the parking lots. (Ordinance requires that a solid wall or berm be a minimum of 42 ft. in height. ) 5. That landscaping be shown on elevations of the terminal and • hangars. 6. That landscaping of the terminal area be shown in greater detail . 7. That the bikepath location be submitted for staff approval . April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 14 COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND DISCUSSION - Bank of Palm Springs Center (Case 3.309) . Commissioner Kaptur requested i review of the gold letters on the building fascia since there is a mixture of signing on the project. Timeshares. Commissioner Harris requested staff review of the Trinidad timeshares in the context of grandfathering the ability to have timeshare sales. Planning Director stated that the ban on the Canyon Plaza sale of timeshares has been rescinded by the State. - Granny flats. Commissioner Lawrence stated that the State will not change its legislation on granny flats. Consensus was that the Commission should recommend to the City Council that it recommend to local legislators that granny flats legislation be repealed. Commissioner Lawrence stated that cities can require rigid conditions for granny flats, but that an unworkable ordinance could work against the City. - Resolution on Riverside County Land Use Plan. Planning Director read a resolution stating concerns of the Planning Commission regarding the elimination of a land use map in the County General Plan. He stated that the City can make a request to the County that the City administer planning in its sphere areas. Consensus was that the resolution could contain an additional condition (No. 4) as follows: That if the three other alternatives are not acceptable, the City take over planning in its sphere of influence. • - Andreas Cove (Case 5.0258-PD-145) . Consensus was that the area is very sensitive environmentally and will be destroyed by development. Commissioner Kaptur suggested that the State intervene to prohibit development and also that the area would be ideal for a State park. Planning Director stated that staff feels that unless someone buys the area from Falcon Lakes for open space, there is nothing that can be done except modification of the project to address large open spaces; that the EIR was prepared but is inadequate; and that the City will be going through the entire EIR process with data provided by ESP Planners; and that the processing will take several months. - Energy Commission Trip to San Diego to Review Cogeneration Facilities May 2. Planning Director stated that there is room for four persons on the bus and asked interested Commissioners to contact staff. Seminar. "Balanced and Orderly Growth in the Desert in the 80' s" . The Springs Country Club, Friday, April 29, 1983. Interested Commissioners to contact staff as soon as possible. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. MDR/mi INGING DIRECTOR WP/PC MIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall April 13, 1983 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL F-Y 1982 - 1983 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date Richard Service, Chairman X 17 1 Hugh Curtis X 18 0 Darel Harris X 16 2 Hugh Kaptur X 16 2 Peter Koetting - 16 2 Don Lawrence X 16 2 Paul Madsen X 16 2 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos, Planning Director Siegfried Siefkes , Assistant City Attorney Allen Smoot, Building & Safety Director Diana Ericksen, Community Development Coordinator Dave Forcucci , Zoning Enforcement Officer II Brian Mayhew, Operations Analyst Douglas Evans, Planner III Robert Green, Planner II Stephen Graham, Planner III Jean Ferrian, Administrative Intern Mary Isenberg, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee Present - April 11 , 1983 Larry Lapham, Chairman James Cioffi Chris Mills David Hamilton William Johnson, Alternate Hugh Curtis Earl Neel Peter Koetting Chairman called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. M/S/C (Lawrence/Harris; Koetting absent) approving minutes of the March 23 meeting as submitted. • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS CASE 5.0251-CZ. Application by R. C. ELLIS for a change of zone from 0-20 to R-1-A on property on the southerly extension of Cherokee Way, south of Matrew Drive, 0-20 Zone (I .L.) , Section 30. (Ref. TPM 18627) (Environmental assessment and tentative approval . ) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission deny the application for a zone change. Planning Director stated that no environmental assessment had been prepared by staff because of the staff recommendation for quick denial under CEQA guidelines; that the Tribal Council recommends continuance and questions the basis for the denial ; that the grading policies of the landowner have been in opposition to City policies; that information has been requested from the applicant and not received; that staff would continue to recommend denial of the zone change due to inconsistencies with the General Plan and hillside policies; that the Council approval of a map and variance in 1977 was conditioned upon dedication of land to the City with which the applicant was unable to comply because of his Indian lease; that the Council probably was interested in a density transfer because of cutting and padding in the area by the applicant but that if the work had not been done, the recommendation probably would not have been made; and that the grading did not conform to standards in 1974 and does not conform to present standards. Discussion: Visibility of the home sites was discussed. Planning Director stated that they are considerably below the highest house in Southridge; and that the zoning is 0-20. Chairman declared the hearing open. R. C. Ellis, 2727 Cherokee Way, the applicant, described the history of the application and stated that one of the requirements for completion of the Safari Mobilehome Park was to extend Cherokee way 300 feet up the toe of the mountain which then serviced the three lots and later his residence. Chairman stated that the request by the City for the street had nothing to do with the zone change request and that only 300 feet was required by the City but the street is 1 ,200 feet in length. Mr. Ellis stated that there has been no excavation in 15 years and that the grading was done without permits. Discussion followed on Council approval of the variance and map in 1977. Planning Director stated that it was a vehicle for a density transfer because of the lots that were already graded. • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 • CASE 5.0251-CZ (Cont' d.) A. Perrier, 3001 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, attorney for the applicant, stated that when the lots were graded, the ordinance and its enforcement were in their infancy; suggested that the Commission review the lots on a field trip; stated that the lots are large and well-designed; explained the Council action in 1977 from the applicants' view-point; suggested that the Commission recognize that the Tribal Council will have final approval on the zone change; that the applicant has paid for grading without permits for 15 years since he has been unable to develop his property; suggested a compromise on the issues; requested that the zoning on the three subject lots be amended to R-1-A; and stated that the City Council is entitled to the Planning Commission' s best judgment which should reflect that the Commission is dealing with Indian land and thus avoid an appeal which would result in R-1-A Zoning for all 40 acres. Chairman reminded Mr. Perrier that the Planning Commission deals with land use issues , not in property ownership. Assistant City Attorney stated that judgments of the Planning Commission are based on land use issues based on the General Plan and that another agency' s jurisdiction is not considered at the time action is taken. Commissioner Lawrence stated that he felt that the Council does take Tribal Council recommendations into consideration. In response to question by Commission, Mr. Perrier stated that he has requested continuance for a field trip to the site and approval of the zone change on the three subject lots. There being no further appearances , the hearing was closed. M/S/C (Kaptur/Lawrence; Curtis/Harris dissented; Koetting absent) to continue the Case to the April 27 meeting for Commission to review the property in the field. Commissioners Curtis and Harris stated that they could not support the application. Commissioner Madsen stated that he voted for continuance because of the action of previous Councils and Commissions which allowed rezoning under specific conditions. Chairman stated that he could not support an illegal situation since if the lots had not been graded illegally, the application would not have been made and nothing had been presented by the applicant or his attorney to justify a change of zone. Commissioner Harris suggested that agenda items be reviewed by the Commission in an expeditious manner so that items are not continued. Tribal Council comments : "A site survey of the general area indicates that the subject property is in a transitional zone with respect to terrain characteristics. • Although somewhat elevated above the desert floor, the easterly portion of the subject property does not have the characteristics of the steep hillsides of the Palm Hills Area immediately to the south. The grading and road improvements now existing on the property do not appear to have created the adverse visual impacts that were envisioned in the Palm Hills General Plan Text. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 CASE 5.0251-CZ (Cont' d.) • After consideration of the recommendations of the Indian Planning Commission, the Tribal Council took the following action: 1 . Noted that the concerns expressed by Staff with respect to substandard access and servicing, lack of information related to drainage and geology, possible impacts on adjacent properties , etc. , should be addressed in an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study. That document did not accompany the Staff Report received by the Tribal Planning Consultant. 2. In view of terrain characteristics of the subject property, the apparent lack of adverse visual impacts due to the existing grading and road improvements, and the lack of an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study, the Tribal Council questioned the basis for Staff' s recommendation that the zone change be denied. 3. In order to fully analyze the preposed change of zone, including its consistency with the meaning and intent of the City General Plan and the possible environmental impacts on the project, the Tribal Council requested that action on this case be continued pending the preparation and review of an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study." • CASE 5.0265-CUP. Application by VAN LOM ARCHITECTS for Shari ' s Restaurant for a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant in an existing shopping center on the southeast corner of North Palm Canyon Drive/Racquet Club Road, PD-113, Section 3. (Ref. Case 5 .0127-PD-113) (A Negative Declaration was previously given in conjunction with Case 5.0127-PD-113.) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve Case 5.0265-CUP subject to conditions. Planning Director stated that the application is before the Commission because it is a free-standing restaurant and also to not delay the restaurant while determining the intent of the original conditions of approval ; that the AAC had recommended approval but there are areas of Development Committee concern; and that staff, in the future, will recommend deletion of the CUP for a food service use in the CON Zone for consistency with Planning Commission recommendations. Discussion: The sign program for the site was discussed. Planning Director stated that the AAC felt that a monument sign would be more aesthetic than signing on the fascia of the building. Chairman declared the hearing open. • R. Best, 559 South Palm Canyon Drive (Westar) , the applicant, stated in clarification that the PD was an extension of C-1 Zoning which allows food uses; that the intent of the CUP was to review each application individually for parking requirements; that the restaurant completes the planned development district; and that the engineering concerns relative to the loading areas will be addressed by redesign of the area. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 • CASE 5.0265-CUP (Cont' d. ) Chairman suggested that the architect review the loading area with local purveyors so that the streets are not blocked by the unloading of large trucks and also that adequate roof equipment screening be provided. J. Van Lom, the architect, stated that equipment screening will be reviewed although he had been assured by the project engineer that the equipment will not be visible. Chairman and Commissioner Kaptur reiterated their concerns on equipment screening which destroy building proportions. Discussion on signing followed. Planning Director stated that the architecture of the building does not lend itself to a sign on the fascia and that possibly a monument sign is a good solution. In response to questions by Commission, Mr. Van Lom stated that it is more interesting for buildings in a project to have the same theme but be slightly different. He described the other buildings on the site. Further discussion ensued regarding signing and landscaping. Mr. Kelly, representing Mrs. Lila Kelly - owner of property on Cortez Road, spoke in favor of the project, stating that it would improve the appearance of the neighborhood. • There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Harris suggested that the item be continued until elevations for all buildings on the site are viewed. M/S/C (Lawrence/Madsen; Harris dissented; Koetting absent) approving Case 5.0265-CUP with the following findings and subject to the following conditions : FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed restaurant faciity applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a conditional use permit is required by this Ordinance and the approval of the original planned development district. 2. That the restaurant use is necessary and desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses specifically permitted in this planned development district or on adjacent properties. 3. That the site for the restaurant use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the facility and all the yard setbacks , walls, fences, parking, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust the restaurant use to those existing and future uses • permitted in this planned development district. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 • CASE 5.0265-CUP (Cont' d. ) 4. That the site for the proposed restaurant facility is located within an existing shopping center which has access directly to Racquet Club Road and North Palm Canyon Drive, both of which are approved to carry the quanity and type of traffic to be generated by the proposed use. 5 . That the project has been previously assessed for environmental impacts and that a Negative Declaration has been granted pursuant to Case 5 .0127-PD-113 . 6. That the proposed 24-hour use of the restaurant is not detrimental to surrounding or future uses to be constructed within this area as the project is within an existing shopping center complex. CONDITIONS: 1 . That all Development Committee conditions of approval be met with the exception of Engineering comments 1 . and 2. which are recommended to be deleted. 2. That the hours of delivery coincide with the limitation placed on the supermarket located in this shopping center with deliveries prohibited from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. . 3. That the site plans and elevations are approved with the exception that a site plan for the service areabe submitted. 4. That the landscape be restudied i .e. , shrub masses/mounding be used to screen the trash enclosure (Oleander/Bottle Brush recommended) . A minimum of 41z feet of solid screen is recommended by staff; and that the plant list be revised to species compatible with the desert. 5. That the screen height for the roof-mounted mechanical equipment be reviewed to ensure that no equipment is visible. The Planning Commission also directed staff to schedule a public hearing to clarify conditions of approval for the Planned Development District 113. PUBLIC COMMENTS None • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ITEM CASE 5 .0269-GPA. Initiation by the CITY Of PALM SPRINGS for a General Plan amendment for an Energy Element to provide for the management of long- term energy resources, conservation of existing resources and examining possible alternative energy sources, City-wide. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission order the preparation of a draft Negative Declaration with no significant impact. Planning Director stated that the extensive report prepared for the environmental assessment will serve as the staff report for April 27 and that the Element could be reviewed at the April 20 study session, if desired, with any Commission questions addressed at that time. Building & Safety Director stated that some of the information provided is background material ; that in public hearings of the Energy Commission no comments were received except for the gas and electric utility companies; and that these concerns had been addressed by staff with Energy Commission input. Commissioner Lawrence requested information on the number of cities adopting retrofitted energy ordinances. M/S/C (Harris/Lawrence; Koetting absent) ordering the preparation of a draft Negative Declaration and continuing the Case to April 27. • Tribal Council comments: "The draft Energy Element to the Palm Springs General Plan and the accompanying Staff Report were received by the Tribal Planning Consultant on April 11 , 1983. As noted in the Staff Report, this Element would have a variety of impacts, measured individually, on the city which, given adequate mitigation measures, would not adversely affect the well-being of its residents or businesses. In keeping with its policy to consider all General Plan amendments, and to provide adequate time for the Indian Planning Commission and Tribal Planning Consultant to review and comment on this very significant Element of the General Plan, the Tribal council requested that Planning Commission action on this case be continued to the Commission's regularly scheduled meeting of April 27, 1983." • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS • DETERMINATION 10.331. Request by KPSI RADIO STATION for a Planning Commission determination that a radio station is an allowable professional use in any zone where professional uses are allowed. Planning Director stated that there is no clear definition of a professional office use but that professional offices were allowed by CUP in multi-family residential zones; that Mr. Kibbey of KPSI radio station delineated reasons for allowing a radio station/office complex in professional zones; that the Director of Community Development feels that it may be a commercial use but that a station does not have walk-in trade and does not need a sign. He stated there should not be any antennae visible above the parapet height. In response to a question by Commissioner Madsen, Chairman stated that the determination would be a generic one, not a specific one for KPSI . Commissioner Harris questioned whether or not the use would be commercial since radio stations advertise. Planning Director stated that a magazine office with advertising would be allowed as an office use but not as a print shop use in a professional zone. Discussion followed on radio station use in professional zones . Chairman stated that a radio station could be in R-2 Zones with a conditional use permit. • Discussion continued relative to interference from the radio station signal , activities of a present day station, and antenna height. Mr. Kibbey stated that because of the spectrum, there would be no signal interference. Planning Director stated that the activities of radio stations have changed since the 1940s. M/S/C (Lawrence/Harris; Koetting absent) determining that a radio station is an allowable professional use in any zone where professional uses are allowed. TIME EXTENSION - CASE 5.0211-CUP. Request by WATT INDUSTRIES for a time extension for a seven-unit timeshare condominium project on Arenas Road/Tahquitz Drive, R-2 Zone, Section 15 . (Ref. TTM 17899) Planning Director stated that staff recommended a time extension corresponding to the expiration date of the map. In response to question by Chairman, Mrs. E. Williams, the applicant, stated that Watt Industries has submitted a CUP application for Doubles Restaurant and a proposal which solves any parking problem for the restaurant; that most of the timeshares have been sold; that the large staff necessry for processing timeshares and visitors have been bussed to the site to avoid parking problems; that the large staff will be . reduced to a maintenance staff when the timeshares have been sold; that the possibility of abandoning the public right-of-way on Baristo Road on the hotel frontage is being investigated; and that she felt the problems were being resolved. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 CASE 5.0211 (Cont' d.) • M/S/C (Lawrence/Harris; Koetting absent) approving a time extension for CUP 5 .0211 with the expiration date of April 21 , 1984 to correspond to the expiration of TTM 17899. 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. SIGN APPLICATION (Ref. Case 5 .0177-PD-131) . Application by RALPH' S MARKET for appeal of staff's decision on colors for sign in shopping center on Highway 111 between Morongo Road/Belardo Road, C-1 and R-3 Zones (I .L. ) , Section 22. Planning Director gave a brief history of the Ralph Market sign application relative to colors. He stated that the AAC recommended that the rust color (No. 3) be used and that staff feels that the flat matte finish submitted by the applicant defeats the purpose of high gloss tile. Commission and staff adjourned to the entrance patio of City Hall to . examine the the in daylight and to discuss the colors and finishes. Discussion continued in the chambers regarding brightness of the colors. M/S/C (Lawrence/Kaptur; Harris dissented; Koetting absent) approving the proposed sign subject to the following conditions: 1. That a matte finish be used for the background and letters. 2. That the grout color match the tile color. 3. That the submitted color (No. 3-rust) be used. CASE 5.0074-PD-89 (Ref. TTM 15049) . Application by KNUTSON INVESTMENT COMPANY for architectural approval of revised elevations and phasing plans for industrial park and office complex on Ramon Road between San Luis Rey/Crossley Road, M-1-P and N-0-5 Zones (I .L. ) , Section 20. Planning Director described proposed revisions to the approved phasing plan and stated that the property has been rezoned to M-1 which opens possibilities for large-scale, high volume retail ; that the proposed phasing would move to the center of the project facing Crossley Road as Phase I ; that all details must be approved in the planned development district before it goes to Council ; and that the City Engineer has • concerns. He suggested continuance for futher staff review. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 CASE 5.0074-PD-89 (Cont' d.) • Discussion followed on the new phasing including off-site improvements and diversity of architecture, a future landscape program for Crossley Road, and landscaping for the project. Chairman suggested that there be continuity of landscaping with the adjoining project with some differences. M/S/C (Curtis/Kaptur; Koetting absent) approving the site plans and elevations as submitted and a restudy of the landscape noting the following: 1 . That shrubs/groundcover/lawns be used on the east elevations . 2. That details of mounding of walls be submitted in cross sections. 3. That Indian Laurel or bottle tree be substituted for Crepe Myrtle. 4. That alternate species to Yucca Pendula be used or that the Yucca be placed in a planting area. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are routine in nature and have been reviewed by the • Planning Commission, AAC, and staff. No further review is required, and all items are approved by one blanket motion upon unanimous consent. M/S/C (Lawrence/Kaptur; Koetting absent) approving the following applications subject to all conditions of staff, Development Committee and the AAC as follows and ordering the filing of a Negative Declaration as indicated: SIGN APPLICATION. WINCHELL' S DONUTS for architectural approval of main sign in existing shopping center on the southeast corner of Racquet Club Road/North Palm Canyon Drive, PD-113, Section 3. Approved as submitted. SIGN APPLICATION. CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH for architectural approval of main sign for business at 4057 East Palm Canyon Drive (former Volkswagen dealership) , C-2 Zone, Section 30. Conditions: 1 . That the cabinet be the same color blue as the building. 2. That the sign have a white background on both sides. 3. That the base be stucco and painted to match the existing building. • 4. That a blue accent be used on the base. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 11 CONSENT AGENDA (Cont' d. ) • SIGN APPLICATION. NAUGLES RESTAURANT for architectural approval of revised location for main identification sign in existing shopping center on the southeast corner of Racquet Club Road/North Palm Canyon Drive, PD-113, Section 3. (Ref. Case 5.0127-PD-113) Approved as submitted. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Cont' d. ) CASE 3.575 (MINOR) . Application by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for architectural approval of catering kitchen addition to the Palm Springs Municipal Airport Terminal Building, "A" Zone, Section 18. Condition: That the building match the existing terminal building in materials and colors. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont' d. ) CASE 5.0260-ZTA. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for an amendment to Section 9403.00.B.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to add review of maintenance • to the provisions of architectural review. (Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration, action for filing, and final approval . No comments received. ) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue the case to the April 27 meeting for further review of the maintenance procedures by staff and Assistant City Attorney. Planning Director stated that the Assistant City Attorney has suggested that the Commission review public nuisances and make a decision appealable to the City Council but that staff feels that two hearings are superfluous and a better procedure would be to set up a section on specific standards and maintenance with failure to comply with correction as a public nuisance appealable to the City Council ; that staff recommends a thirty-day continuance of the case to the May 11 meeting for renoticing and for staff review of revisions to make the text broader. Chairman declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. M/(Lawrence) for continuance. Discussion followed on the standards and the Commission' s role in maintenance. Planning Director stated that staff is preparing a vehicle to develop standards. The motion was withdrawn. • M/S/C (Madsen/Lawrence; Koetting absent) continuing the case to the May 11 meeting for renoticing and staff review of revisions to the maintenance amendment. April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 12 CASE 5.0262-ZTA. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for amendments to the Conditional Use Permit Section (9402.00) of the Zoning Ordinance. (Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration, action for filing and final approval . No comments received. ) and CASE 5 .0263-ZTA. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for a zoning text amendment to the Planned Development District Section 9407.00) of the Zoning Ordinance. (Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration, action for filing and final approval . No comments received. ) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission order the filing of a Negative Declaration and approve Cases 5.0262-ZTA and 5 .0263-ZTA per staff recommendations. Chairman declared the hearings open; there being no appearances, the hearings were closed. M/S/C (Kaptur/Harris; Koetting absent) ordering the filing of a Nega- tive Declaration and approving Cases 5.0262-ZTA and 5.0263-ZTA per staff recommendations. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Cont'd.) • THIRD TIME EXTENSION - TTM 15463. A request by ERVIN ENGINEERING for S. Appel Company for a 12-month time extension for a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes on E. Palm Canyon Drive between Escoba Drive/Avery Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 24. M/S/C (Curtis/Madsen; Koetting absent) approving a third and final time extension for TTM 15463, subject to the original conditions, the additional conditions imposed on the first and second time extensions, and the additional revised conditions (April 1, 1983) imposed by the Engineering Division. The new expiration date will be April 2, 1984. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Cont' d. ) CASE 3.342. Application by J. WALLING for K. Miller for architectural approval of revised landscape and wall plans for hillside residence on Crescent Drive, R-1-a Zone, Section 10. Planning Director stated that none of the requested materials have been submitted by the applicant, and that the applicant has requested continuance to April 27 . • April 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 13 CONTINUED ITEMS • SIGN APPLICATION. C. MILLS for S. Cavallero for architectural approval of sign program for 5-unit commercial condominium project on the northwest corner of Andreas Rd./N. Indian Ave. , C-B-D Zone, Section 15 (Ref. Case 3.379) . Continued to April 27 at the applicant' s request. ITEMSREMOVED FROM THE AGENDA SIGN APPLICATION. IMPERIAL SIGN CO. for the Reef Restaurant (formerly Sambo' s South) for architectural review of sign program for hotel/restaurant complex on East Palm Canyon Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 26. Removed from agenda at applicant' s request. SIGN APPLICATION. HOLMGREN ENTERPRISES for architectural approval of awning and sign for an Orange Julius business, 100 block of South Palm Canyon Drive, C-B-D Zone, Section 15. Removed from agenda for staff approval (sign change of face) . • ITEMS FOR RESTUDY The following items were removed from the Planning Commission agenda pending restudy. Application will be rescheduled for hearing only after revised submittals have been processed. CASE 3.475. JIMSAIR AVIATION SERVICES for architectural approval of revised landscape plans for a fixed base operation at Palm Springs Municipal Airport, "A" Zone, Section 18. Restudy noting the following: 1 . That oleanders be placed on three foot centers. 2. That 25% of trees on the east elevation of the hangar be increased in size (clumps of palms may be used) . 3. That an alternate species to California Pepper be used in parking areas. 4. That landscaping with a combination wall and mound be included to screen the parking lots. (Ordinance requires that a solid wall or berm be a minimum of 4z ft. in height. ) 5 . That landscaping be shown on elevations of the terminal and • hangars. 6. That landscaping of the terminal area be shown in greater detail . 7 . That the bikepath location be submitted for staff approval . April 13 , 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 14 COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND DISCUSSION • - Bank of Palm Springs Center (Case 3.309) . Commissioner Kaptur requested review of the gold letters on the building fascia since there is a mixture of signing on the project. Timeshares. Commissioner Harris requested staff review of the Trinidad timeshares in the context of grandfathering the ability to have timeshare sales. Planning Director stated that the ban on the Canyon Plaza sale of timeshares has been rescinded by the State. Granny flats. Commissioner Lawrence stated that the State will not change its legislation on granny flats. Consensus was that the Commission should recommend to the City Council that it recommend to local legislators that granny flats legislation be repealed. Commissioner Lawrence stated that cities can require rigid conditions for granny flats, but that an unworkable ordinance could work against the City. - Resolution on Riverside County Land Use Plan. Planning Director read a resolution stating concerns of the Planning Commission regarding the elimination of a land use map in the County General Plan. He stated that the City can make a request to the County that the City administer planning in its sphere areas. Consensus was that the resolution could contain an additional condition (No. 4) as follows : That if the three • other alternatives are not acceptable, the City take over planning in its sphere of influence. Andreas Cove (Case 5.0258-PD-145) . Consensus was that the area is very sensitive environmentally and will be destroyed by development. Commissioner Kaptur suggested that the State intervene to prohibit development and also that the area would be ideal for a State park. Planning Director stated that staff feels that unless someone buys the area from Falcon Lakes for open space, there is nothing that can be done except modification of the project to address large open spaces; that the EIR was prepared but is inadequate; and that the City will be going through the entire EIR process with data provided by ESP Planners; and that the processing will take several months. - Energy Commission Trip to San Diego to Review Cogeneration Facilities May 2. Planning Director stated that there is room for four persons on the bus and asked interested Commissioners to contact staff. Seminar. "Balanced and Orderly Growth in the Desert in the 80' s". The Springs Country Club, Friday, April 29, 1983. Interested Commissioners to contact staff as soon as possible. ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business to discuss, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5 :30 p.m. MDR/mi INGG DIRECTOR WP/PC MIN