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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/12/12 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall December 12, 1984 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL F-Y 1984 - 1985 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date Richard Service, Chairman X 10 0 Hugh Curtis X 9 1 Hugh Kaptur X 9 1 Peter Koetting X 7 3 Don Lawrence X 8 2 Paul Madsen X 8 2 Sharon Apfelbaum X �8 2 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos, Planning Director Douglas R. Evans, Planner III Siegfried Siefkes, Assistant City Attorney Tony Cucuzzella, Building Inspection Supervisor Margo Williams, Planner II Dave Forcucci , Zoning Enforcement Officer John Terell, Redevelopment Planner Ken Feenstra, Redevelopment Director Mary E. Lawler, Recording Secretary ..� Architectural Advisory Committee Present - December 10, 1984 James Cioffi, Chairman Earl Neel Michael Buccino Hugh Curtis Chris Mills Sharon Apfelbaum William Johnson Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. M/S/C (Apfelbaum/Curtis; Kaptur, Curtis absent) approving minutes of November 28, 1984, as submitted. There were no Tribal Council comments. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA M/S/C (Apfelbaum/Koetting; Kaptur, Curtis absent) taking the following actions. CASE 3.205. S. APPEL for architectural approval of revised elevations mechanical equipment screen) for 42-unit condominium complex bounded by Escoba Drive, Beverly Drive, Avery Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 24. Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Plaster parapet to shield equipment. 2. Spark arrester cover to be constructed of street metal . Painted out to match the stucco and with a low profile. CASE 3.589-C. Application by TENNIS CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION for revised elevation of unit #3 for existing condominium on the southwest corner of Baristo and Patencio Road, R-G-A(8) Zone, Section 15. Approved as submitted. CASE 3.677. Application by I. DAMPF for architectural approval of final land- scape plans for single-family hillside residence at 2301 Araby Drive, R- 1-C Zone, Section 25. Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Replace Oleander with Carolina Cherry (north property line only) . 2. Olive to be 24" box size. 3. Mounding not to exceed 18 inches. 4. Mexican Mesquite, 5 gallon size, to be used instead of Mesquite 15 gallon size. CASE 3.711. Application by R. RICCIARDI for M. Hemstreet for architectural approval of pool building for 125-unit hotel on North Palm Canyon Drive between Vista Chino/Via Escuela, C-1 and R-3 Zones, Section 3. Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the wing walls on pool building to be thicker (16 inches). 2. That roof tile on the gazebo match building roof tiles. 3. That landscaping wrap around unit wing walls. 4. That blue trim detail be a deeper richer color and be submitted to staff for review. 5. That all recommendations of the Development Committee be met. CASE 3.770 (Minor) . Application by T. DOCZI for M. Alchian for architectural approval of perimeter fence at 2223 Araby Drive, R-1-B Zone, Section 25. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) CASE 3.770 (Minor) (Continued) Approved subject to the following conditions. 1. That the fence detail is approved. 2. That the landscape is to be restudied, noting materials from the streetscape are to blend into the front ,yard area and that the road be defined with boulders. CASE 3.778. Application by DAVITT HOMES, LTD. for architectural approval of single-family residence on Vista Chino between Whitewater Club Drive/Volturno Road, R-1 Zone, Section 1. Approved architecture subject to the following conditions: 1. That a flush plane on the south elevation be created (eliminate screeds) . 2. That louvered attic vents be replaced by clay pipes (detail similar to the south elevation). 3. That eave depth be increased to 3 feet. 4. That details be added to the kitchen windows. 5. That all recommendations of the Development Committee be met. 6. Landscaping restudied to replace the Pinus Halepenis with Mondale Pine and exploration of the courtyard concept in the front areas (mounding, etc.). CASE 3.714. Application by PALM SPRINGS ASSOCIATES for Fuddrucker Restaurant for architectural approval of landscape, irrigations and exterior lighting plan for restaurant at 262 S. Palm Canyon Drive, C-B-D Zone, Section 15. Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That landscaping details for the entire parking area be submitted for staff approval . 2. That a planter be included on the north elevation with vines for staff approval. SIGN APPLICATION. Application by L. FLAHERTY for Warren Imports for archi- tectural approval of two main identification signs for business at 166 North Palm Canyon Drive, C-B-D Zone, Section 15. Approved as submitted. CASE 5.0326-PD-136-A. Application by CARL'S, JR. for architectural approval of final development plans for drive through restaurant on North Palm Canyon Drive between Racquet Club Road/Via Olivera, C-1 Zone, Section 3. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) CASE 5.0326-PD-136-A (Continued) Continued to January 9, 1985 for more detailed information as follows: 1. That site cross sections and streetscapes be submitted. 2. That the parapet match the design in the center; metal cap to be stucco (rolled, stucco fin to be metal flashing painted to match the roof tile). 3. That the design intent of the original condition of approval be attempted to include landscaping, more berms, retaining wall and trellis coordination. 4. That the sign program be detailed to include ivory letters with yellow star logo and for monument sign to be redwood or cedar background, sandblasted and stained dark with a red and yellow trim detail and elimination of a clearance arm sign. 5. That the landscape plan be reworked to include berm detail and replacement of Washingtonia Robusta with Washingtonia Filifera. Commission Curtis came to the meeting. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS The Planning Commission reviewed plans, discussed, and took action on the following items involving architectural approval subject to the con- ditions as outlined. CASE 3.772. Application by B. LEUNG for D. Langman for architectural approval of commercial building on South Indian Avenue between Baristo Road/Arenas Road, C-B-D Zone, Section 15. Planning Director stated that parking calculations for Fuddruckers did not include the use of this property (formerly used as a parking lot by Old World Restaurant employees). Combination of the driveway with the Liquor Barn driveway was discussed. Planning Director stated that although there are some physical problems with the driveway combination, staff could study the situation and report to the Commission. Commissioner Kaptur came to the meeting and abstained on the discussion and voting. Planner II (Williams) stated that the plan had been reviewed by the Redevelopment Agency with no comment. M/S/C (Madsen/Curtis; Kaptur abstained) approving the application sub- ject to the following conditions: December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) CASE 3.772 (Continued) 1. That the southerly driveway be reduced to 22 feet and increase the planter along the building to 4 feet. 2. That the fascia be extended on the south elevation 3 feet east beyond the vertical element. 3. That the fascia be extended on the west elevation to approximately four feet for overhang. 4. That the planting wells be placed every other parking space along the west elevation. (AAC recommendation using some compact spaces to increase the planter areas. 5. That final landscape exterior lighting and irrigation be submitted for AAC reviews. 6. That a sign program be submitted and approved prior to issuance of building permits. CASE 3.773. Application by B. LEUNG for D. Langman for architectural approval of addition to existing home and new tennis court on E1 Portal between Mason Drive/Mountain, R-1 Zone, Section 27. .., B. Leung of Palm Desert, the architect, explained that there is a game room between bedrooms one and two on the plan. Planning Director stated that the architect's solution to the addition to the guest house is exciting but there is a problem in detached guest house requirements because of the addition exceeding the lot coverage that is required. Chairman commented that there seems to be much construction of additions connected to the main structure with a minimal structure. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE THE CONSENT ACTION AGENDA. CASE 3.742. Application by H. LAPHAM for Hilton Riviera Hotel for architec- tural approval of landscape plan for swimming pool addition for hotel on the northeast corner of North Indian Avenue/Vista Chino, R-3 Zone, Section 2. Commission Koetting stated that he requested review because of the Commission's condition to upgrade the chain link fencing on Indian Avenue which has never been completed, even though the hotel is requesting a massive revision to parking. Planning Director stated that upgrading of the fencing could be a con- dition of the PD for a high-rise which the hotel has submitted. M/S/C (Koetting/Madsen; Kaptur abstained) approving the application sub- ject to the following conditions: December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) CASE 3.742 (Continued) 1. That bamboo be added to the landscape plan. 2. That a slight grading mounding be added in the river rock areas. 3. That a landscape plan and eventual solution for the chain link fence along Indian Avenue be submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE 5.0348-CUP. Application by DESERT SON-SHINE PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a pre-school facility on Sunrise Way between Vista Chino/Via Negocio, C-1 Zone, Section 1. (This action is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per CEQA guidelines. Final approval .) Recommendation: That the Commission order the filing of a Negative Declaration and approve C.U.P application 5.0348. Planner II (Williams) presented the staff report. Planning Director stated that the City Attorney feels that with a minor use change, relocation of the curbs and undergrounding of utilities are excessive requirements and that staff recommends deletion of these con- ditions. He stated that the actual play area will be constructed by berming a portion of the parking lot and adding sand which can be removed at a later date if another use is purposed for the building. Planner II stated that the parking meets requirements even with removal of ten spaces for the play area. Planning Director stated that fire codes will be required to be met. Chairman stated that originally he felt the use was not desirable because of the commercial nature of the area. That because of its proximity to buildings where people work and the necessity of providing day-care for children of these workers, he now believes that the site is an ideal location. He commended staff on timely completion of the project. Chairman declared the hearing open. Mrs. V. Gord, director of the pre-school, stated that fire and State inspections have been made and the agencies feel that the building is every adequate for the use. She stated that the rear alley area of the building will be used for pick-up and dropping off of children and that there is a waiting list for children. She stated that the State will not allow more than 12 children per teacher. There being no further appearances the hearing was closed. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0348-CUP (Continued) In reply to Chairman's question regarding the adjacent Bank of America building, Planning Director stated that the building is used as a docu- ment review center by the Bank of America, which is a non-commercial office use. M/S/C (Lawrence/Curtis) giving final approval to the application with the following findings and subject to the following conditions: FINDINGS: 1. That the C.U.P. application is appropriate for consideration of this proposal. 2. That the use is in harmony with the General Plan. 3. That the use is in harmony with the Zoning Ordinance. 4. That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the purposed use. 5. That the site is served by Sunrise Way and Via Negocio, both of which are at a capacity to service the proposed use. CONDITION: 1. That all recommendations of the Development Committee be met, dated November 30, 1984 with the exception of off-site improvement requirements such as curb and gutter relocation, undergrounding of utilities, etc. which are deleted as requirements. . CASE 5.0349-GPA. Initiation by THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION for an amendment to the General Plan from "Medium Density Residential" to "Professional" for 4 acres at the northeast corner of Ramon Road/El Cielo Road, R-2 Zone, Section 18. (Environmental Assessment and tentative approval. ) Recommendation that the Planning Commission order the preparation of a Draft Negative Declaration and tentatively approve the application and continue it to the January 9, 1985 meeting. Planner II (Williams) presented the staff report. Planning Director stated that the General Plan Amendment is only for the four acres to cover the proposal which prompted the General Plan change. Planning Director explained a former proposal on the site. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0349-GPA (Continued) Chairman declared the hearing open. C. Mills, 278 C. North Palm Canyon, one of the owners of the 4 acre parcel requested the change to "Professional" since it is a better use of the property. There being no further appearance the hearing was closed. Planning Director stated that the proposal would be spot zoning without a General Plan Amendment. M/S/C (Apf elbaum/Kaptur) ordering the preparation of a Draft Negative Declaration, tentatively approving the General Plan Amendment and continuing the case to January 9, 1985 for Commission response to written comments on the Draft Negative Declaration. ARCHITECTURAL ITEMS (Continued) CASE 3.759. Application by CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATES for W. Dunagan for archi- tectural approval of hotel bungalows on Cortez Road between Zanjero Road/DeAnza, R-G-A(6) Zone, Section 3. D. Christian, 1000 South Palm Canyon, the architect, stated that the name "Sundance" stated for the project was because the project is affiliated with the original Sundance project. Planner II (Williams) stated that Traffic Engineering has requested a 90 degree angle onto the street for turn around. She stated that a hotel use is not allowed but that by zoning on the site and staff will be considering an appropriate use with the applicant. D. Christian stated that he had concerns with the 90 degree intersection and turn around requirements since the project is only eight units with adjacent bay parking and should not cause a traffic problem. He stated that there is more hard scape than usual because there is a swimming pool for each unit and also the hard scape allows individual garages. He stated that the applicant will put in stamped concrete if the budget allows. Commissioner Kaptur stated that the interior driveway area should be stamped concrete. Mr. Christian stated that the client would accede to the stamped con- crete if it is a condition of approval . Planning Director stated that the project is not considered to be a hotel but a residential development with a managers office and rental uses and meets Ordinance requirements. Mr. Christian stated that it is not a hotel and will be of high quality. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) CASE 3.759 (Continued) Chairman commented that the area has been reviewed for use of the R-G-A- 6/C-1 parcels at several Commission meetings for general direction for viable uses and the subject project is an attractive one. Planning Director commented that the parcel is larger than most in the area. M/S/C (Apf elbaum/Curtis; Koetting abstained) approving the application subject to the following conditions: 1. That stamped concrete be used in the hardscape areas. 2. That final landscape, irrigation, and exterior lighting plans be submitted. 3. That all recommendations of the Development Committee be met. 4. That staff resolve driveway turn around problems with the Traffic Engineer. Note: Planning Director stated that staff has not supported a turn around except on major and secondary thoroughfares and that the subject street is a low flow street. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM DETERMINATION 10.438. Not on Agenda. Towed vehicle storage yard. Planning Director stated that staff is recommending that a storage yard not be approved unless there is an office structure on the site as a protection against unsightliness. He stated that with an office on-site there would be employees to monitor the gate and take phone calls and also there is more control with a business office license use. He stated there is a possibility that without an office on-site there will be a tow truck office use in a home and that the other two tow truck businesses in the City or on lots with offices. He stated that tow trucks are not allowed to be parked in residential neighborhoods and that the applicant has been located in a C-1 Zone. R. B. Steel, 1479 North Palm Canyon, stated that he has obtained a City business license and has been looking for a yard. He stated that a permanent structure will be built on one of the two lots that are in escrow within a year and he stated that the facility is a short term storage yard to keep vehicles for insurance company review. He stated also that he was not in the junk business. M/S/C (Kaptur/Madsen) that the parking and storage of towed vehicles and parking of tow trucks is a allowable use (without an office structure on-sight) in M-1 Zone City-wide. Planning Director stated that other uses such as mini-storage and warehousing would not be affected by the determination since the proposal is a unique service function. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) DISCUSSION. Planning Commission discussion of Resolution No. 3701 (El Cielo street name change). Chairman stated that the motion needed to be rescinded because of Resolution No. 3701 because of Council request not to consider a street name change for E1 Cielo Road. M/S/C (Madsen/Curtis) rescinding Planning Commission Resolution NO. 3701 regarding a street name change for El Cielo Road. ADDED STARTERS TTM 18126 (REFERENCE CASE. 3.439). Request by ERVIN ENGINEERING for J. Cain for a twelve month time extention for a subdivision of land for condo- minium purposes on Vista Chino and Cerritos Road/Sunrise Way, R-G-A-6 Zone, Section 12. M/S/C (Lawrence/Kaptur; Madsen abstained) approving a twelve month time extention for TTM 18126 subject to all original conditions of approval . (New expiration date: January 20, 1986. ) CHAIRMAN REQUESTS Chairman requested that staff review a blinking red light on the Danny's slack business on Arenas Road. DISCUSSION. Redevelopment Agency request for Planning Commission reconsider- ation on landscape screening for O'Donnell Golf Course. Redevelopment Director requested that Planning Commission reconsider its denial of Eucalyptus trees on Belardo Road and Museum Drive. Since the tree will serve as a barrier for golf balls on those streets. He stated that the Redevelopment Agency may be liable for damage caused by the golf balls. Discussion followed on the viability of a fence in relation to golf course holes Nos. 1 and 3. Redevelopment Director stated that the tree barrier became a concern when the street was extended. Commissioner Apfelbaum stated that the AAC review the 26 foot high fence originally purposed and rejected it at its November 26 meeting because of its precedent setting nature. Discussion followed on the AAC recommendation regarding deletion of the Eucalyptus trees along Belardo Road and Museum Drive. Commissioner Curtis stated that the landscape member of the AAC recommended multi- trunked Eucalyptus trees kept at a 25 foot height. M/S/C (Curtis/Lawrence) approving multi-trunked Eucalyptus trees along Belardo Road and Museum Drive subject to keeping the height at 25 feet. Note: Reference Case 5.0275-PD-147. December 12, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 11 ADDED STARTERS (Continued) CASE 3.231. Application by S.W.R. architectural approval of window details for a condominium complex on East Palm Canyon Drive between Gene Autry Trail/Broadmoore Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 30. Planner III (Evans) described current revisions to the window detail and stated that two AAC members had reviewed the revisions in the field and felt that they were acceptable and gave the appearance of the original detail. M/S/C (Lawrence/Service) approving the revised window details as sub- mitted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m. MW- Plan i g Director MDR/ml PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall k..� January 9, 1985 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL F-Y 1984 - 1985 Present Present Excused Absences I Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date Richard Service, Chairman X 11 0 Hugh Curtis X IO 1 Hugh Kaptur X 10 1 Peter Koetting X 8 3 Don Lawrence X 9 2 Paul Madsen X 9 2 Sharon Apfelbaum X 9 2 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos, Planning Director Douglas R. Evans, Planner III Siegfried Siefkes, Assistant City Attorney Robert Green, Planner III Emily Perri , Economic Development & Housing Specialist Dave Forcucci , Zoning Enforcement Officer John Terell , Redevelopment Planner Ken Feenstra, Redevelopment Director Mary E. Lawler, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee Present - January 7, 1984 James Cioffi, Chairman Earl Neel Michael Buccino Hugh Curtis Chris Mills Sharon Apfelbaum William Johnson Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. MSC Apfelbaum/Koetting) approving minutes of th=ffit-fi-eiid 12, 19$4 with the following addition and correction, as submitted.Page 5. CASE 3.772: Add: Conditions #7: Thaations of the Development Committee be met. Page 10. Discussion on E1 Cielo Road street name change second paragraph: Delete first "because of" and substitute "for". (Ref. Resolution No. 3701)