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1982 12 14 PC Minutes APPROVED M I N U T E S ~ i~U~TA PLANNIN(~ COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA mT[ _ /--//-- 9 ~ /" A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. December 14, 1982 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. The flag salute was led by Commissioner Klimkiewicz. -- 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Goetcheus, Imkamp, Klimkiewicz and Chairman Thornburgh. Absent: Commissioner Reilly. Moved by Commissioner Klimkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Imkamp, to excuse Commissioner Reilly. Unanimously adopted. 3. INTRODUCTIONS The City Manager introduced Ms. Sandra Bonner, recently appointed to the position of Associate Planner for the City of La Quinta. 4. HEARINGS The City Manager explained the proposed ordinance, and read the title, as follows: Proposed Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, AMENDING SECTION 18.12 OF THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY ENACTING REGULATIONS REGARDING VALET PARKING OPERATIONS. Chairman Thornburgh opened the hearing to public comment. Comment was heard from the following persons: - -~ A. Fred Wolff, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, La Quinta, congratulated the Planning Commission on their past work and expressed his concerns regarding mandatory valet parking. Mr. Wolff urged the Commission to act favorably upon the proposed ordinance. B. Larry Allen, 53-781Avenida Herrera, La Quinta, addressed the Commission regarding mandatory valet parking as it relates to handicapped persons and modified vehicles. C. Andy Vossler, Landmark Land Company, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, expressed his opposition to the proposed ordinance, and stated his confusion regarding whether the proposed ordinance applies to mandatory valet parking regulations or handicapped regulations. Chairman Thornburgh explained that the proposed ordinance addresses only the issue of mandatory valet parking and asked the City Manager to read the ordinance in its entirety. Mr. Vossler further expressed his concern regarding the word "mandatory" as stated in the proposed ordinance, and stated that payment for valet parking at the La Quinta Hotel is optional. D. Kay Wolff, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, La Quinta, addressed the Commission and expressed support for the proposed ordinance. E. Dick Aubrey, 78-126 Hacienda, La Quinta, questioned whether the proposed ordinance affects only public establishments or includes private establishments such as the La Quinta Country Club? The City Manager replied that his interpretation of the proposed ordinance would be that it affects any establishment that provides attendant service or valet parking and makes no differentiation between public and private establishments. F. Kevin Manning, Landmark Land Company, P.O. Box 1000, La Quinta, explained Section 18.12 of the Municipal Code, and discussion was held regarding pre-existing conditions which might be affected by the proposed Ordinance. G. Dick Aubrey addressed the Commission and requested they return the proposed Ordinance to the City Council and City Attorney for revision to address the handicapped parking issue and exclude private property. MINUTES - Planning Commission December 14, 1982 Page Two. H. Andy Vossler expressed agreement with Mr. Aubrey regarding returning the proposed Ordinance to the City Council for reworking. Chairman Thornburgh closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. After discussion, it was moved by Commission Imkamp, seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz, to recommend to the City Council that the proposed Ordinance not be passed as currently written. Roll Call AYES: Commissioners Goetcheus, Imkamp and Klimkiewicz. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Reilly. ABSTAIN: Chairman Thornburgh. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Commissioner Goetcheus, seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz, to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 1982, were approved as submitted. 6. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager presented a Plot Plan Review regarding a single-family residence located at the northeast corner of Avenue 50 and Avila Drive, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rasmussen, Applicants, and reviewed the plot plan review requirements for single-family dwellings. - _ Moved by Commissioner Goetcheus, seconded by Commissioner Imkamp, to approve the plot plan provided the Applicant submit a landscaping plan for review and approval within 30 days. Unanimously adopted. Mr. Rasmussen and Richard Aubrey, President of the Villa Homeowners Associa- tion, requested the Planning Commission's assistance regarding efforts to clean up and landscape the lot across from Mr. Rasmussen's property on Avila, which is owned by the Coachella Valley Water District. Chairman Thornburgh asked Mr. Aubrey to provide the Commission with appropriate letters of request as support material. B. The City Manager presented a Plot Plan Review regarding a single-family residence located in La Quinta Golf Estates, Mr. Richard Kimball, Applicant. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Klimkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Goetcheus, to approve the plot plan as submitted, provided Applicant submit a landscaping plan within 30 days. Unanimously adopted. C. The CommisSion noted the importance of an additional North-South street between Highway 111 and Avenue 52, and discussed the possible development of Adams Street. It was also noted that the property owners adjacent to the Adams Street section line are aware of the possibility of such a street. 7. ADJOURNMENT -- The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta was adjourned to the meeing of Wednesday, January 5, 1983, at 1:30 p.m., at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. .. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, was adjourned at 8:38 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1982, at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California.