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Council Chamber, City Hall
March 11, 1987
• 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL F-Y 1986 - 1987
Present Present Excused Absences
Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date
Larry Lapham, Chairman X 15 0
Hugh Curtis X 13 2
Martha Edgmon - 4 1
Brent Hough X 9 0
Earl Neel X 12 3
Gary Olsen X 12 3
Barbara Whitney - 11 2
Staff Present
Robert Green, Planner
Richard Patenaude, Planner
Margo Williams, Planner
Carol Vankeeken, Planner
Siegfried Siefkes, Assistant City Attorney
Mary E. Lawler, Recording Secretary
Architectural Advisory Committee - March 9, 1987
Chris Mills, Chairman Absent: Bill Johnson
• Tom Doczi Barbara Whitney
Brent Hough Gary Olsen
Will Kleindienst
Mike Buccino
Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
M/S/C (Neel/Curtis; Whitney/Edgmon absent) approving minutes of February 25,
1987, as submitted.
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CONSENT ACTION AGENDA
Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years. The approval granted
• must be exercised within that time period unless extended.
M/S/C (Curtis/Hough; Whitney/Edgmon absent)) taking the following actions:
CASE 3.0053 (Continued) . Application by ED KANAN for architectural approval
of working drawing for an apartment complex on Ramon Road/Grenfall Road,
R-2 Zone, Section 23.
Restudy noting the following:
1. That maximum building height is 24' .
2. That the design needs to be more in kind with the previously
approved elevations.
3. That the chimney elements be restored.
4. That the garden walls be integrated with the building mass, and
shown on the elevations.
5. That shade control be provided through the use of awnings and
window treatments. (Not changes to the roof line. )
CASE 3.0085. Application by WADE RITCHIE for Mark Blaich for architectural
approval of revised site plans and elevations for a 4-unit apartment
• building on Junipero Street/San Marco, R-2 Zone, Section 3.
Restudy noting the following:
1. That paint samples be submitted.
2. That a roof plan be submitted.
3. That the building be tied together with architectural elements.
4. That additional window protection be provided (12" minimum) .
5. That the use of garden walls and patio space is encouraged.
6. That the hardscape be reduced and total elimination of on-site
hardscape be encouraged (use public sidewalk) .
CASE 3.0171 (MINOR) . Application by WELLS FARGO BANK for architectural
approval of automatic teller machine on the northside of bank at 1711
East Palm Canyon Drive, C-D-N Zone, Section 25.
Continued to March 25 pending receipt of revised plans.
CASE 5.0389-PD-177 (Ref. TPM 21324). Application by EXPO ENTERPRISES for
architectural approval of final development plans (revised elevations)
• for a planned development district to allow development of mobilehome
lots on the west end of Mesquite Avenue, R-TP/0-20 Zones, Section 22.
Continued to March 25 pending receipt of plans.
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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
SIGN APPLICATION. Application by W. HOWLETT for architectural approval of
• revised main identification sign for Royal Sun Hotel , 1700 South Palm
Canyon Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 26.
Restudy noting the following:
1. That no logo be added to the rock wall unless the sign is recessed
into the wall and is much smaller in size.
2. That the applicant is encouraged to explore a low profile monument
sign.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT ACTION AGENDA
Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years. The approval granted
must be exercised within that time period unless extended.
CASE 3.0175 (MINOR) . Application by CHRIS GEORGE for architectural approval
of colors and wall to separate pool from street for Fairmont Hotel at
641 North Palm Canyon Drive, C-B-D/R-2 Zones, Section 10.
Planner (Green) : Described the repaint using three colors. One of
which is a lilac, base color. He stated that there was a 3-2 vote by
the AAC for approval and that the two dissenters felt that the lilac
color was too dark.
• Commissioner Hough stated that he was present at the AAC meeting, that
the base color was too dark, and that the committee tried to review the
color in sunlight but it was an overcast day. He stated that he did not
mind the deep base color because it is only predominant in two areas.
Commissioner Curtis stated that the base color is too bold for the
building; Chairman agreed.
M/S/C (Curtis/Neel ; Edgmon/Whitney absent; Hough/Olsen dissented) for a
restudy of the colors.
CASE 3.0116. Application by CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATES for Robert Poon for
architectural approval of grading plans for a two-story, 95 room hotel
(Hampton Inn) on North Palm Canyon Drive between Via Escuela/Vista
Chino, C-1/R-3 Zones, Section 3.
Planner (Williams): The T-111 siding on the soffit was a condition of
approval , but the applicants requested a change because they could not
get fire treated wood; that there is a treatment available on the market
now which allows the T-111 to be used and satisfies fire department
requirements; that the applicant will keep the soffit as originally
approved with the T-111, and that staff recommends continuing the
grading plans to the next meeting.
M/S/C (Neel/Olsen; Curtis abstained; Edgmon/Whitney absent) continuing
• the grading plan to March 25 and denying the proposed soffit change
(with the applicants to return to the originally approved T-111 siding) .
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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
CASE 5.0398-PD-180. Application by ROBERT MCCOY for Larry Pierce for
. architectural approval of final development plans for a hotel on Indian
Avenue, south of Arenas Road, C-2/C-1-AA Zones (I .L. ), Section 14.
Planner (Green): The project has undergone several restudies and had
been substantially improved, and the landscape, grading plans and
working drawings are on the agenda for review in final development
plans; the plans conform to the preliminary plans, including detailing;
the AAC restudied the landscaping plans (because the committee felt the
landscaping should be of the same quality as the architecture) and the
tower element design should be integrated with the hotel .
M/S/C (Hough/Neel ; Edgmon/Whitney absent; Curtis dissented) taking the
following actions:
A. Architecture. Approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That exposed sheet metal on the balconies shall be deleted.
2. That heavier wood than 2x material shall be used for the
handrail .
3. That the tile on the building fascia shall be the same as on
the perimeter wall .
4. That 60% mortar shall be specified with the barrel tile.
B. Landscaping. Restudy noting the following:
1. That the landscaping plan be prepared with the same
thoroughness as the building.
2. That a berm (18" - 24" high) , lawn, vines, and trees be used
for the street frontage (incorporate sign concept) .
3. That evergreen shade trees shall be used throughout the
parking lot.
4. That Silk Oaks and London Plane trees shall be substituted
with other species.
5. That palms and planting masses shall be located around
vertical buildings masses (e.g. elevator towers) .
6. That a colored landscaping plan shall be submitted.
C. Tower. Restudied recommending that some of the detailed design
elements of the hotel be used on the tower.
CASE 5.0421-PO-185. Application by M. FONTANA for Desert Hospital for
architectural approval of a proposal to renovate the El Mirador Hotel
• and Tower including a building addition, R-4 Zone, Section 11.
M/S/C (Olsen/Curtis; Edgmon/Whitney absent) tabling the application
until the hospital planner arrived.
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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
CASE 3.0183 (MINOR) . Application by BARRY RUSHTON for Raffles Hotel for
• architectural approval of revised entry and landscape plans for hotel at
280 Mel Avenue, R-3 Zone, Section 11.
Planner (Vankeeken) : Building remodeling includes a revised entry and
landscaping and a new office building; there is a gazebo in the back
which is screened from the street by landscaping.
M/S/C (Hough/Olsen; Edgmon/Whitney absent) approving the application
subject to the following conditions:
1. That concrete block be used over entryway with the color to match
garden wall .
2. That the concrete block wall be returned at building to give
symmetry to street elevation.
3. That Celotex be installed to roof of office to give slope to flat
roof.
4. That the fascia on the office be straight.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
. CASE 5.0424-CUP (Continued) . Application by the MARRIOTT CORPORATION for a
conditional use permit for construction of a 148 unit 3-story hotel with
a maximum height of 46 feet on the east side of Hermosa Drive between
Tahquitz Way/Andreas Road, R-4-VP/C-1-AA Zone (I .L. ) , Section 14.
(Commission response to written comments on Draft Negative Declaration.
No comments received. )
Recommendation: That the Commission approve the application subject to
conditions:
Planner (Green) : The project is being reviewed under a Conditional Use
Permit because of its height and has been previously restudied; it con-
forms to the Indian Zoning Ordinance for yard requirements on Hermosa;
restudy requested that the 3-story elements have the same roof structure
as the single story; the building mass; shading effect on the courtyards
(AAC noted this was an operational concern of the hotel ) ; and con-
sistency with the other structures on Tahquitz-McCallum Way. Changes
have been made to the elevations including balcony treatments, radiusing
of corners awnings and window treatments. The yellow awning color is
shown on the elevations; and the AAC recommended that the proposed 2-
foot balconies be extended to 4-feet. The mechanical equipment has been
screened; review of working drawings will be an additional condition;
and the Tribal Council recommended approval . Balcony changes shown on
the board were submitted just prior to the meeting.
. Chairman opened the public hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
CASE 5.0424. (Continued)
• Ruel Young, 1428 Rodeo Drive, Palm Springs, project architect: The pro-
ject has been approved after meetings with staff and the AAC to review
concerns; the mass has been stepped and variety and order brought to the
plan; the roof plan has been simplified; the balcony depth increased.
The elevations have been changed only to show roof and floor plan
revisions; and the elevations will look the same as they did. The six
2-foot balconies should be kept if possible, but could be deleted if
necessary for Commission approval . Colors and material samples for the
awnings will be reviewed by the Commission. The client will either
eliminate the metal trellises or find material that can be painted.
Only the architectural elements and organization of the building were
addressed in the revisions; the footprint remains as it was, and the
courtyard is shaded by the building.
Jack Bloodworth, Santa Ana, Marriott representative: Revised design is
very good. Marriott representatives met with the homeowners association
of Palm Regency and the homeowners support the project on condition that
the rear wall (north elevation) be 5 feet high to screen parked cars.
Marriott feels this is an appropriate idea and the wall will be land-
scaped and have wrought iron breaks.
Palm Regency Homeowner (speaking from the audience) : The association
approved the revisions.
• Chairman closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Curtis inquired if sufficiently large landscaping wereshown
on the preliminary plan to complement the 3 story mass of the building.
Commissioner Neel : The landscaping plan is adequate only if trees are
of sufficient size (60 inch box) .
M/S/C (Olsen/Hough; Edgmon/Whitney absent; Curtis dissented) ordering
the filing of a Negative Declaration and approving the application based
on the following findings and subject to the following conditions.
FINDINGS
1. That a Conditional Use Permit application is appropriate for
consideration of this highrise hotel application proposal .
2. That the hotel use is necessary and desirable for development of
this resort community, is in harmony with the elements and
objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing
or future uses in the zone.
3. That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and
other features required to adjust the use to existing or future
• permitted uses.
4. That the site is accessed by Tahquitz Way and Hermosa Drive, (a
major thoroughfare and collector street) which, after compliance
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
CASE 5.0424. (Continued)
• with conditions, will be designed and improved to carry the type
and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use.
5. That the application complies with Ordinance 779 (The Joint
Planning Procedure Ordinance).
CONDITIONS
1. That detailed landscape, lighting and irrigation plans shall be
submitted for AAC and Planning Commission approval prior to
issuance of building permits.
2. That signs shall be subject to a separate application.
3. That all mechanical equipment shall be screened.
4. That all recommendations of the Development Committee be complied
with.
5. That working drawings shall be submitted for AAC and Planning
Commission approval .
6. That a 5 foot wall/fence along the northern perimeter to screen
parking is permissable.
• 7. That a revised trellis detail (in lieu of the proposed flat metal
detail ) shall be submitted.
8. That a sample of awning colors and materials shall be submited.
9. That the two feet deep balconies shall be deepened to four feet,
except tha single bay on th east elevation (as noted on the plan) .
10. That a blend of roof tile shall be used.
TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS
This Case was previously considered by the Tribal Council , most recently
on February 24, 1987.
After consideration of the recommendations of the Indian Planning
Commission, the Tribal Council reiterated its previous actions to:
1. Approve the filing of a Negative Declaration with the mitigation
measures noted in the Environmental Assessment.
2. Concur with the findings contained in Planning Staff report dated
January 28, 1987, and approve the granting of the Conditional Use
Permit subject to the conditions recommended by Planning Staff.
•
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
CASE 5.0436-ZTA/CZ (Continued) . Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS of a
Zoning Text Amendment to establish a "R" resort combining zone for the
purpose of protecting those properties citywide which have a potential
for providing resort/commercial uses from certain incompatible uses, and
to consider a change of zone to place combining zone on certain
properties citywide.
(Commission response to written comments on Draft Negative Declaration;
final approval . No comments received. )
Recommendation: That the Commission order the filing of a Negative
Declaration; final approval of the case.
Chairman: All the Commissioners' offices except for Commissioner Edgmon
are in the proposed zone change area, so Commissioners drew straws to
determine who would vote on the case. Two of the voting Commissioners
are absent, and there is no quorum.
Assistant City Attorney: Commissioners can vote to continue the case to
March 25 and persons in the audience can speak to the case in the public
comments section of the agenda.
M/S/C (Neel/Hough; Edgmon/Whitney absent) continuing the application to
March 25.
TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS
As noted previously, the Tribal Council recognizes the importance of
tourism to the economic well -being of Palm Springs, and will continue to
be supportive of the City's efforts to enhance its competitive position
in this market, including those efforts to encourage development of
quality facilities related to tourism.
After consideration of the recommendations of the Indian Planning
Commission, the Tribal Council took the following action:
1. Noted that the proposed "R" Resort Combining Zone will be placed
on properties city wide, including numerous Indian trust parcels.
2. While a Conditional Use Permit is restrictive in nature and adds
another dimension to the development approval process with respect
to requiring additional filing fees, possibly increasing the pro-
cessing time, imposing additional conditions on development, etc. ,
the Tribal Council supported in principle, the proposed Zoning
Text Amendment which would create an "R" Resort Combining Zone.
3. The Tribal Council concurred with the proposal to place the "R"
Resort Combining Zone on those properties generally shown on the
map attached to Planning Staff Report dated February 25, 1987.
4. This action by the Tribal Council is based in part, on the
• following understandings and conditions:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
CASE 5.0436. (Continued)
• a. On the understanding that the underlying zones will not be
changed, and all uses of the underlying zones will be per-
mitted with the one exception of requiring a Conditional Use
Permit for the development of multi-family dwellings.
b. On the condition that existing developments in the proposed
overlay zone will not be classified as "Non-Conforming", and
that the implementation of the "R" Resort Combining Zone
will be responsive to the current and projected absorption
rate for new tourist related developments, including hotels,
and will be amended, and possibly repealed, to respond to
significant changes in this market.
CASE 5.0401-MISC. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS of revisions to
local guidelines relating to objectives, criteria, and procedures for
the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pertaining to the environmental evaluation of public and private
activities and the preparation of environmental documents.
(Categorically exempt from Environmental Assessment per CEQA. )
Planner (Green): The Environmental Planner is attending an out of town
• meeting on Andreas Cove County Club and the case should be continued to
March 25.
Chairman opened the public hearing; no one spoke; the hearing was
closed.
M/S/C (Neel/Curtis; Edgmon/Whitney absent) continuing the case to March
25.
TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS
The Planning Staff report and draft of the Revised CEQA Procedures were
received by the Tribal Planning Consultant and Indian Planning
Commission on March 10, 1987.
The Tribal Council respectfully requested that this Case be continued
for at least two weeks to provide adequate time for the Indian Planning
Commission, Tribal Planning Consultant and the Tribal Council to fully
review the considerable amount of material which has been received on
this matter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• - Robert Fey, 423 Tahquitz, representing the Board of Realtors: Board of
Realtors is interested in knowing how many acres of vacant land are in
the combining zone, the number of potential hotel units, and potential
demand. The General Plan for Section 14 has a mix of residential and
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
hotel uses which determines the traffic circulation which would be
• changed drastically and requires and in-depth study. Negative zoning is
being proposed if a CUP is required for multi-dwelling complexes,
because the site would have to be found to be not appropriate for hotel
uses. (Ref. Case 5.0436-ZTA/CZ. )
- Assistant City Attorney in response to Chairman's question: Regarding
replying to Mr. Fey, the public comments section is not for argument or
interaction between the Commission and public. The section is just to
receive comment. Chairman can comment only in general terms (Chairman
declined to comment) .
Roy Fey, 2470 Caliente: Our group is interesting in building a
retirement hotel west of the Indian Cemetery on Tahquitz and the public
hearing will be on March 25.
Roy Fey questioned staff on whether the Indians had comment on the "R"
Zone.
Planner (Green) : The Indians have commented. (Read Tribal Council com-
ments which are on file in the Planning Division. ) The Indians are
supporting the "R" Zone.
Karen Tabbah, 648 Calle Petunia: Palm Springs should encourage the "R"
Zone since the City is a resort, but seniors with limited incomes should
be able to have congregate care. Applications already submitted to the
• City should be protected and allowed to continue processing and land
should not be restricted to hotel use only.
Zelda Seegal : The City should have the flexibility of allowing senior
facilities along Tahquitz because of its close-in location to the
downtown. Seniors pay taxes and support the downtown.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS
Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years. The approval granted
must be exercised within that time period unless extended.
CASE 5.0421-PD-185. Application by M. FONTANA for Desert Hospital for
architectural approval of a proposal to renovate the E1 Mirador Hotel
and Tower including a building addition, R-4 Zone, Section 11.
M/S/C (Curtis/Hough; Edgmon/Whitney absent)) removing 5.0421-PD-185 from
the table.
Planner (Patenaude) : Discussed the architectural concept at the board
while referring to a display model . The project is a Class 7 Historic
Site and the exterior cannot be changed without Commission and Council
approval . City staff has been working with the hospital staff to save
. and renovate the El Mirador and also include a practical use for the
hospital . The hospital is working with an out-of-state firm
specializing in historical renovation as well as medical facilities.
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ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued)
CASE 5.0421. (Continued)
• The exterior will be taken back to its thirties facade which will neces-
sitate removal of some of the elements including the porte-cochere. The
architects feel that the tower is an important part of the complex, and
any additions should complement and focus on the tower structure. The
AAC liked the design and the architects will submit final details.
Staff has had concerns about the E1 Mirador building and this approach
will be a way to improve it.
Chairman: The whole hospital should have looked like the proposal .
Mike Fontana, Desert Hospital Planner: The building will be taken as
far as it can to the original , including restoration of the archways
after removal of the porte-cochere and the entrance structure. The
tower will be retained, the colonnade removed, and the 1920 design
restored, which had subtle Mediterranean aspects. There is no
infrastructure left in the building because of demolition in the 80' s.
The building could not be used for non-ambulatory patients because of
the two stories so the building will be made more cost efficient by
adding a medical facility on the sloping area in the rear of the tower.
This addition will not be visible from Indian Avenue and will preserve
the integrity of the tower from that street and ancillary services such
as a pharmacy and lab will be on the first level and physician offices
on the second. The access for the building will be off Indian Avenue to
the north. The Commission should state its concerns regarding the
• architectural concept.
Planner: Parking will be determined with the total Planned Development
District and architectural concept approval is requested.
M/S/C (Hough/Olsen; Edgmon/Whitney absent) approving the design concept
of the architecture (building mass, architectural style, site plan) sub-
ject to review of the final details.
CASE 5.0434-MISC.-DISCUSSION. Planning Commission discussion of city-
initiated landscape guidelines for the City of Palm Springs.
Planner (Green) : Landscape guidelines for City facilities have been
prepared by Planning and Parks staff, and the guidelines are for
Commission review and comment. They will be reviewed by the AAC and
other landscape architects.
M/S/C (Neel/Olsen; Edgmon/Whitney absent) continuing the guidelines to
March 25 for further Commission review and comment.
ADDED STARTERS
CASE 3.0183 (MINOR) . Application by BARRY RUSHTON for Raffles Hotel for
architectural approval of revised entry and landscape plans for hotel at
280 Mel Avenue, R-3 Zone, Section 11.
• M/S/C (Olsen/Neel ; Edgmon/Whitney absent) determining that added starter
Case 5.0391-CUP is eligible for consideration.
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ADDED STARTERS (Continued)
CASE 5.0391-CUP. Application by CHRISTOPHER MILLS for Moe Salem for revisions
to grading/site plan for gas station remodel on Indian Avenue between
Saturnino and Ramon Road in C-2 Zone, Section 14. (Indian Land)
Planner (Williams) : The project is being reviewed because the approved
grading plan which was based on original conditions of approval has not
been installed (per the approved plan) . The applicants have put the
entire parking area into concrete and the planter area in concrete.
Staff has tried to resolve the problems with the landlord, the
applicant, and adjacent tenant without success. The original condition
specified 12 parking spaces across the front of the paint store and was
changed due to drainage. Staff recommends that the parking lot be
installed per approved plans (add barrier curb and planter) . The
present condition is a violation of the zoning ordinance and the inade-
quate movement caused by 450 parking will force traffic through the ser-
vice station area.
Moe Salem, 1485 Camino Alturas: An upgraded parking lot was approved by
the Commission without landscaping at the paint store; the paint store
tenant cannot be forced to make improvements, and does not want the
diagonal curb removed. Planning staff stated that the project would
have to be reviewed as a site plan change by the Commission. In dis-
cussions with the staff was told that if the plan could be resolved with
the Engineering Division, it would be satisfactory; that Engineering has
approved the change subject to certain drainage conditions; that the
asphalt was changed to concrete for better maintenance in the field, and
• was approved by the Engineering Division if "as-built" plans were sub-
mitted showing the material change; that the paint store owner objects
to the curb across the front and the planter required by Planning
because of the difficulty of wheelbarrowing paint into the store; that
he will not be put into the position of a police officer for the
Planning Division; that he was threatened with an injunction to cease
work by the paint store owner if he continued; that the concrete is an
improvement over the green gravel at the paint store; and that he would
like the matter settled so that he can open his service station.
Chris Mills, Project Architect: The plan as originally drawn was
approved by Engineering and the curb was at a slight angle to the paint
store, but it conflicted with an under sidewalk drainage structure. The
paint store owner objected and the plan was re-engineered without a curb
to the satisfaction of the paint store owner and the Engineering
Division, but the Planning Division was not consulted. The parking in
the new plan was set at 900 which was objected to by the paint store
owner who wants 450 parking, which is the way it was on the original
parking lot. The angled curb looks like 450 parking but cars park at
900.
Chairman: The 450 parking is a concern; it puts traffic onto Palm
Canyon. The concrete at the paint store looks better than the green
gravel .
• Commissioner Hough questioned the necessity of placating the paint store
owner.
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ADDED STARTERS (Continued)
CASE 5.0391-CUP.
Mr. Mills: The paint store owner will file an injunction and Mr. Salem
will not be able to open his service station which is scheduled to open
immediately.
Assistant City Attorney: There is a zoning enforcement problem because
the project has not been built according to plan; the project is before
the Commission to forestall zoning enforcement action; the case should
be continued to March 25 for a meeting with those involved to develop a
staff-approved plan. The applicant could be allowed a temporary opening
with no zoning enforcement for two weeks. If the site does not conform
to an amended plan approved by the Commission or the original plan, the
landlord and the occupants of the project are subject to zoning enforce-
ment action which could ultimately close the business.
Mr. Mills: The applicant could bond to the cost of the changes.
Planner: The project is close to final inspection and bonding would not
be a problem for the Planning Division.
Mr. Salem: Bonding is not a problem, but the paint store owner's lease
rights cannot be violated since the paint store owner is not involved in
the upgrading of the property.
Chairman: The landlord has the problem.
M/S/C (Olsen/Neel ; Edgmon/Whitney absent) continuing the application to
March 25 with the posting of a bond (with a 90 day time limit for com-
pliance) , for completion of the parking lot acceptable to the Commission
subject to approval of the certificate of occupancy by responsible City
departments and problems of the paving resolved with staff, the appli-
cant, and the landlord.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS. Update of City Council Actions.
CASE 6.355-VARIANCE. Herman Wouk variance approved by the Council with
the necessary findings.
COMMISSION REPORTS OR REQUESTS.
CASE 3.785 (R. EHRLICH PROJECT). Apartment complex on E. Palm Canyon
next to Sunflower Condominiums. Warped fascia to be reviewed by staff
before fascias are wrapped and plastered.
- OASIS WATER PARK (CASE 5.0356-PD-168) . Field trip rescheduled to 3
p.m. , March 13. Building reorientation, unapproved new buildings, and
• changes in landscaping will be reviewed.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Continued)
COMMISSION REPORTS OR REQUESTS. (Continued)
• - CASE 5.0258-PD-145 (ANDREAS COVE COUNTRY CLUB). Riverside County Public
Hearing on the EIR being held in Palm Desert on March 11. Some staff
and Council members attending to voice City concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:30
p.m.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Council Chamber, City Hall
March 25, 1987
1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL F-Y 1986 - 1987
Present Present Excused Absences
Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date
Larry Lapham, Chairman X 16 0
Hugh Curtis X 14 2
Martha Edgmon X 5 1
Brent Hough X 10 0
Earl Neel X 13 3
Gary Olsen X 13 3
Barbara Whitney X 12 2
Staff Present
Marvin D. Roos, Planning Director
Siegfried Siefkes, Assistant City Attorney
Robert Green, Planner
Doug Evans, Planner
Margo Williams, Planner
Carol Vankeeken, Planner
Dave Forcucci, Zoning Enforcement
Mary E. Lawler, Recording Secretary
Architectural Advisory Committee - March 23, 1987
Chris Mills, Chairman Absent: Mike Buccino
William Johnson
Gary Olsen
Tom Doczi
Barbara Whitney
Brent Hough
Will Kleindienst
Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
M/S/C (Neel/Curtis) approving minutes of March 11, 1987 with the following
corrections:
Page 6, CASE 5.0424-CUP. Motion should indicate that Neel abstained.
Page 11, delete last paragraph referring to CASE 3.0183.
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