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PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California
July 22, 1986 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Chairman Thornburgh called the Planning Commission meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. and led all present in the flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call; Community
Development Director Lawrence L. Stevens called the roll:
Present: Commissioners Brandt, De Gasperin, Moran, Walling
and Chairman Thornburgh
Absent: None
3. HEARINGS
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the two hearing items to be heard
concurrently as follows:
A. CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 86-023, a request for approval of a zone
change from R-i*++ (One Family Dwellings) to C-P-S (Scenic
Highway Commercial) on 2.79 acres to allow for the establish-
ment of a restaurant; Robert Cunard, Applicant.
B. PLOT PLAN NO. 86-343, a request for approval to convert
existing residential structures to a dinner house restaurant
on a 2.79-acre site; Robert Cunard, Applicant.
Chairman Thornburgh called for the Staff Report.
1. Director Stevens directed the Commission's attention to a
copy of a letter set before them from the Applicant's repre-
sentative, which was received by Staff on July 21, 1986. The
letter is requesting a 60-day continuance in order to further
review their applications. Therefore, Staff feels there is
no need for further discussion regarding these matters at this
meeting and recommends that the Planning Commission continue
them to their meeting of September 23, 1986.
Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion.
2. Commissioner Brandt made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Moran, to continue Change of Zone No. 86-023 and Plot Plan
No. 86-343 to their meeting of September 23, 1986.
Unanimously Adopted.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the Consent Calendar and after a
brief discussion called for a motion.
Commissioner De Gasperin made a motion to approve Plot Plans No.
86-346, 86-347, 86-348, based on the Findings in the Staff
Reports, in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C, and subject to
conditions of approval, as amended. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Brandt. Unanimously Adopted.
Commissioner De Gasperin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Brandt, to approve the minutes from the regular meetings of
May 13, 1986, May 27, 1986, and July 8, 1986, as amended.
Unanimously Adopted.
5. BUSINESS
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first item of business as
follows:
A. PUBLIC USE CASE NO. 86-003, a request for approval to expand
an existing private school from 35 to 150 students and to
construct six additional classrooms and one multi-purpose
building; Marywood Country Day School, Applicant. He called
for the Staff Report.
1. Director Stevens informed the Commission that the
Applicant has withdrawn their request regarding the
- above noted matter. However, the use will continue
in operation as an elementary school with a maximum of
35 students as allowed under the Public Use Permit No.
425-E, which was approved by Riverside County in 1981.
Director Stevens advised the Commission that no action
is required by the Applicant's withdrawal.
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the next item of business as
follows:
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, ADOPTING A
MANUAL ON ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES
AND A MANUAL ON LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TO CONFORM WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE "SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL" ZONE.
He called for the Staff Report.
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1. Director Stevens advised the Commission that no substantial
changes have been made in the Architectural/Landscape Manuals
from those recommended at their May 13, 1986, hearing on the
related amendment to the Municipal Land Use Ordinance. He
further advised the Commission that Staff is currently
researching additional design standards which will be
presented at a later date to them for their consideration
for inclusion into the Manuals. Director Stevens stated that
Staff is recommending approval of the Architectural/Landscape
_ Manuals in accordance with the attached Resolution.
After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning
Commission to adopt a resolution approving the Manuals with
the understanding that:
* Additional work would be done on landscaping criteria
for vegetation screens for future inclusion in the
Manual;
* Energy conservation standards will be evaluated for
future inclusion in the Manual;
* Staff would periodically update the Planning Commission
on the effectiveness of the new approvals in the
ordinance and of the Manuals themselves; and,
* Handouts would be provided to the Planning Commission
as they became available.
Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion.
2. Commissioner Moran made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Walling, to adopt the Manual on Architectural Standards and
the Manual on Landscape Standards, in accordance with
- Planning Commission Resolution No. P.C. 86-002. Unanimously
Adopted.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further items of agenda to come before the Planning
Commission, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Brandt made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Walling to adjourn to the next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to be held on August 12, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., in the
La Quinta city Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA.
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
La Quinta, California, was adjourned at 7:40 p.m., July 22, 1986,
in the La Quinta city Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA.
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