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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/11/08 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall November 8, 1989 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL F-Y 1989 - 1990 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to Date Larry Lapham, Chairman X 9 0 Gary Olsen - 8 1 Barbara Whitney X 9 0 Brent Hough X 5 4 Martha Edgmon X 9 0 Chris Mills X 9 0 Michael Dotson X 9 0 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos, Planning Director Siegfried Siefkes, Assistant City Attorney Douglas Evans, Planner Debra Goodwin, Planner Sherri Abbas, Planner Architectural Advisory Committee - November 6j,"1989 Brent Hough, Chairman William Johnson Will Kleindienst �... Reuel Young Tom Doczi Mike Buccino Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. M/S/C (Hough/Dotson; Olsen absent) approving minutes of October 25, 1989 as submitted. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA: The November 8, 1989 agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Planning Division Counter by 1:30 p.m. , Friday, November 3, 1989. November 8, 1989 PC MINUTES Page 2 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 (Whitney/Dotson; Olsen absent) taking the following actions: CASE 3.0452 (Continued) . Application by ROBERTSON-SMITH for architectural approval of final landscape, irrigation, exterior lighting plans, identifi- cation sign, and walls for retail/commercial/industrial complex on Gene Autry Trail , M-1 Zone, Section 19. i Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That shrub material be evaluated as to solar exposure. 2. That tree sizes be increased to 24" box (except Silver dollar gum) . 3. That a revised landscape plan be submitted for staff approval . CASE 3.0584 (MINOR). Application by CURTIS SHUPE for Sommerset Springs for architectural approval of new entry gates at existing condominium complex, 2601 Broadmoor Drive, R-3 Zone, Section 29. Continued pending receipt of revised plans. CASE 3.0605. Application by ALI NIKSEFAT for architectural approval of revised final detail landscape plans for a single-family hillside residence on the southeast corner of Fern Canyon Drive/Ramon Road, R-1-A Zone, Section 22. Approved as submitted. CASE 3.0688. Application by BRUZZI INC. for architectural approval of revised exterior revisions to the Desert Fashion Plaza for a restaurant/bar on N. Palm Canyon Drive, P.D. 147, Section 15. Continued pending receipt of revised plans. CASE 3.0693. Application by EVAN MATZNER for architectural approval of a single- family hillside residence at 2320 Palermo Drive, R-1-B Zone, Section 3. Restudy. �.,., CASE 3.0695. Application by MYRNA OAKMAN for architectural approval of a single- family residence, Bogert Trail between S. Palm Canyon Drive/Marigold Circle, W-R-1-B Zone (I .L.) , Section 35. November 8, 1989 PC MINUTES Page 3 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) I CASE 3.0695. (Continued) Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That Chilean Mesquite be added as street trees. i 2. That the house be moved back in order to maintain the walls indicated on the plan at a 6 ft. height. 3. That the wrought detail be submitted for approval . 4. That the final landscape plan be submitted for approval . CASE 5.0516 - CUP. Application by RANDY ROESCH for architectural approval of revised elevations for a light maintenance/vehicle cleaning/administrative office building for Roesch Bus Lines on Research Drive between Computer Way/Farrell Drive, M-1-P Zone, Section 12. Withdrawn by the applicant. CASE 5.0360 TIME EXTENSION. Request by GEORGE NEWLAND for a twelve-month retro- active time extension for the Warmington Hotel , a 192-unit hotel complex on the southeast corner of E. Palm Canyon Drive/Camino Real , R-2/R-3 Zones, Section 26. Approved subject to all original conditions. ITEMS REMOVED FROM 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 3.0259. Application by L. SANDOR for Harold Matzner for architectural approval of revised retaining wall material and reconsideration of condi- tions of approval for guest house addition and parking area at 555 Patencio Road, R-1-A Zone, Section 10. Planner (Evans) described the application and the changes that have occurred to the plans from the original approval . Commissioner Mills asked about the material of the other walls and was informed that the other walls were a combination of stucco and rock facing. Commissioner Dotson asked about the access from the parking. Planner stated that a path to the main level of the house provides access ,.,, from the parking area. November 8, 1989 PC MINUTES Page 4 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) CASE 3.0259. (Continued) Laszlo Sandor, project architect, spoke about the conditions originally imposed on the Buccino plan. He indicated that those conditions were designed to mitigate the high retaining wall which no longer exists in the plans , therefore the mitigation may be eliminated. He felt that the plaster wall would be more in keeping with the architecture of the project. M S C (Mills/Hough; Dotson dissented• Olsen absent) / / 0 se t) approved as submitted by the applicant. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE 5.0511-PD-201. Application by INTERCAL PSCC for a planned development istrict for an 800 room resort hotel and a 700-unit time share project on N. Sunrise Way between Whitewater Wash/San Rafael Drive (extension) , 0- 5/W-0-5 Zones, Section 26. (A notice of completion and a draft Environmental Impact Report will be considered by the Commission.) Planner (Evans) explained the draft Environmental Impact Report and that the Planning Commission would be taking comments on the draft. He explained that the action before the Planning Commission is to hold a public hearing today; and that there would an additional public hearing on December 13 before the report and project were final . Planner (Evans) , project developer, explained the projects location, design, height, density, the General Plan amendment necessary for the project, setbacks and buffers , the alignment of Sunrise Way, the traffic and transportation issues, and the TUMF fees that the project would be paying. He explained the Environmental Impact areas as noise, animal habitat including the Fringe-Toed Lizard and Desert Tortoise, air quality, scenic resources , socio-economic impacts, housing impacts and social service impacts. Chairman declared the hearing open. project developer, Dale Stein /explained that the golf course proposal for the project was to purchase the existing golf course at the Palm Springs Country Club, which is immediately adjacent to the project, and that is in escrow at this time. There being no further appearances; Chairman declared the hearing closed. Commissioner Dotson asked about the need for a General Plan Amendment and how it fit in with the General Plan cycle for the City. Planner (Evans) indicated that the General Plan cycle was compatible with the proposal ; and that there was a General Plan Amendment scheduled currently with the item on the December 13 agenda . November 8, 1989 PC MINUTES Page 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) CASE 5.0511-PD-201. (Continued) Commissioner Dotson asked about the impact of the project on Golden Sands and whether or not the residents had been contacted. Planner (Evans) indicated that the notification was to the property owners and, in the case of a project like Golden Sands, that the individual resi- dents would not be directly noticed. Chairman (Lapham) asked about the details of the noticing. Planner (Evans) explained that the noticing was to all property owners within 400 ft. and a newspaper ad. In addition the City notified those on the list for Environmental Impact reports for the City. No action was necessary and the case will be renoticed for a hearing on December 13. TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS The Notice of Completion and the Draft EIR were received at the Tribal Office on October 23, 1989. After consideration of the recommendations of the Indian Planning Commission, the Tribal Council took the following actions. 1. Observed that the Draft EIR was very thorough in its analysis of the existing and projected environmental issues , and in its discussion of the mitigation measures. 2. Noted that the Archaeological Research Unit (UCR) found there were no expectations of the occurrence of archaeological resources inthe sub- ject property, therefore a cultural resources survey was not recom- mended. 3. Found that the Draft EIR appeared to be adequate with respect to its compliance with CEQA and City guidelines. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. November 8, 1989 PC MINUTES Page 6 i ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT ACTION AGENDA Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years. The approval granted j must be exercised within that time period unless extended. i CASE 3.0671. Application by BEN URMSTON for Ronald Gilbreath for architectural approval of a single-family hillside residence on Cantina Way between S. Palm Canyon Drive/dead end, R-1-A Zone, Section 27. Planner (Abbas) explained the restudy recommendation by the Architectural Advisory Committee and the unusual nature of the single-family house pro- posal . Commissioner Hough reiterated the concerns of the AAC. Ben Urmston, project architect, indicated that his client was concerned about the 5 ft. additional street dedication requirement set forth by the Engineering Department. He indicated that property on the other side of Cantina Way could not be widened due to the toe of the mountain being at the existing curb line. He indicated that his client had already spent $100,000 on the development of the property including bringing up the sewer line from S. Palm Canyon Drive. The Planning Commission discussed the nature of the house and the nature of the AAC recommendations. M/S/C (Dotson/Mills; Olsen absent) recommending restudy of the house and site plan. CASE 3.0692. Application by CHANDULAL PATEL for architectural approval a 56-unit hotel at N. Palm Canyon Drive/Via Escuela, C-1/R-3 Zones, Section 3. (Commission response to written comments on draft Negative Declaration; action.) . Planner (Evans) reviewed the application for the 56-unit hotel . In response to question by Commissioner Dotson, Planner reviewed the facts as possibilities and the concern, on the part of the Planning staff, that a driveway to Palm Canyon Drive may be a traffic problem, although the Traffic Engineer felt that the distance was adequate to insure safe access. Commissioner Mills agreed with restudy recommendation, as did the Chairman. Chairman Lapham indicated various elements in the proposed building needed to be less flattened. M/S/C (Mills/Edgmon; Olsen absent) recommending restudy of the project. i November 8, 1989 PC MINUTES Page 7 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) CASE 3.0704( MINOR) . Application by MIKE LYNN for architectural approval of exterior Changes to building exterior (formerly Proprietors) at 844 N. Palm Canyon Drive, C-1 Zone, Section 10. Planner (Evans) reviewed the proposed remodel of the commercial building j and indicated that the AAC felt the direction was appropriate but that the details needed to be worked out. Commissioner Mills stated that he felt that the building was a better statement as it was and that the proposed remodel is a poor direction. Commissioner Dotson inquired whether or not the building has any historic significance. Planning Director indicated that it was not on the list at this time. M/S/C (Dotson/Whitney; Olsen/Hough absent) recommending a restudy of the application. CASE 5.0459-PD-193 / CASE 3.0293. Request by BERNIE CRAWFORD to allow provisions of a planned development district to go into effect prior to beginning of construction of remainder of development on E1 Cielo Road between Tahquitz- McCallum Way/Ramon Road, P Zone, Section 18. M/S/C (Edgmon/Whitney; Mills abstained; Olsen/Hough absent) tabling item per a 4-0 vote. CASE 5.0507-CUP. Planning Commission discussion regarding request to extend hours of operation of a dance studio and nightclub on Gene Autry Trail between Vista Chino/Ramon Road, M-1 Zone, Section 12. Planner (Goodwin) presented the request for extension of the hours of operation at the recently approved nightclub, and that the CUP approval did not have specific hours of operation as a condition. Adrian Guevara, nightclub operator, indicated that he felt that there was a need for an after hours club operation for the 18 and over age group. M/S/C (Whitney/Hough; Olsen absent) approving by 6-0 vote for the extension of hours of operation as requested. CASE 5.0459-PD-193 / CASE 3.0293. Request by BERNIE CRAWFORD to allow provisions of a planned development district to go into effect prior to beginning of construction of remainder of development on El Cielo Road between Tahquitz- McCallum Way/Ramon Road, P Zone, Section 18. November 8, 1989 PC MINUTES Page 8 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) CASE 5.0459-PD-193 / CASE 3.0293. (Continued) M/S/C (Whitney/Dotson; Olsen absent; Mills abstained) approved by 5-0 vote to bring the item off the table. Planning Director explained the request, by Bernie Crawford, to allow planned development district #193 to go into effect at the completion of Phase 1; that his project was previously approved as a professional building prior to the planned development district application. He explained that the PD anticipated the development of the larger portion of the parcel to be under construction prior to the planned development district taking effect, which has the affect of the C-1-AA Zoning, as opposed to the "P" Zoning which previously existed on the property; that was possibly confusing to the participants of the planned development III! district. He stated that staff recommends that the Planned Development be in effect, at this time, because of the construction that has already taken place. M/S/C (Hough/Mills; Lapham abstained; Olsen absent) approved by 5-0-1 vote. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORTS OR REQUESTS. Planning Director discussed the upcoming Joint Study Session with the City Council and the Economic Development Commission. Joint Study Session will be held the afternoon of November 14 to review the Downtown Plan set forth .by Jani Productions, John Jerde Partnership. On the evening of November 21 there would be a general presentation to the overall public at the Con- vention Center. Planning Director also indicated the upcoming General Plan Community meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9 at the Cielo Vista School and Thursday, November 16 at the Ramada Resort. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS. Update of City Council actions. No report given. ADDED STARTERS. (Determination of eligibility for consideration.) None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. PLANNI ECTOR MDR/ml PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall • November 22, 1989 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL F-Y 1989 - 1990 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to Date Larry Lapham, Chairman X 10 0 Gary Olsen - 8 2 Barbara Whitney X 10 0 Brent Hough X 6 4 Martha Edgmon X 10 0 Chris Mills X 10 0 Michael Dotson X 10 0 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos , Planning Director Douglas Evans, Planner Debra Goodwin, Planner Sherri Abbas, Planner Mary E. Lawler, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - November 20, 1989 Brent Hough, Chairman Absent: Will Kleindienst Reuel Young William Johnson • Tom Doczi Mike Buccino Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. M/S/C (Whitney/Edgmon) approving minutes of November 8, 1989, as submitted. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA: The November 22, 1989 agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Planning Division Counter by 1:30 p.m. , Friday, November 17, 1989.