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1987 08 25 PC Minutes MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California _ August 25, 1987 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Commissioner Walling. The Flag Salute was led by Commissioner Bund. II. ROLL CALL A. Commissioner Walling requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Moran, Bund, Zelles, Walling. Commissioner Walling made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Moran, to excuse Commissioner Steding from the meeting. Unanimous. Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump and City Manager Ron Kiedrowski. B. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman 1. Planning Director Murrel Crump opened the nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Moran nominated Commissioner Walling, seconded by Commissioner Bund. Commissioner Walling was unanimously elected Chairman. 2. Chairman Walling opened the nominations for Vice Chairman. Chairman Walling. nominated Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Bund. Commissioner Moran was unanimously elected Vice Chairman. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Walling introduced the public hearings items as follows: A. CZ 87-025, VAR 87-004, PP 87-381: Continued public hearing on a request for approval from Benjamin Urmston/Warren and Diane Johnson for change of zone from R-l*++ to C.P.S.; plot plan review to construct a two-story office building on .23 acres; and a parking space/wall buffer variance. MR/MIN08-25.DFT _ 1. Planning Director Crump review the request per the information contained in the staff report and City Attorney's comment, copies of which are on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Chairman Walling opened the public hearing. The Applicants, Warren and Diane Johnson, addressed the Commission, commenting on the various aspects of the staff report and agreements. Benjamin Urmston, Applicant, also addressed the Commission, making general comments on the attributes of the project. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed. 3. Chairman Walling then opened the matter for Planning Commission discussion. The Commission members discussed the request as submitted. Commissioner Bund suggested that adding sun protection to the south and east facing windows of the building be made an additional condition of the plot plan approval. 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Bund to approve VAR 87-004 and PP 87-381. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution 87-008, with _ attached modified conditions, was unanimously adopted, approving VAR 87-004. Upon minute motion, PP 87-381, with added condition ~18, was unanimously approved. B. CZ 87-026; a request by Anna Hassel, representing La Quinta Dunes for a change of zone from R-1 (one-family dwelling) to R-3 (general residential) for property located at the southwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho. - 1. Planning Director Crump reviewed the request per the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Chairman Walling opened the public hearing. Ms. Anna Hassel, Applicant, addressed the Commission, giving a brief summary of the proposal and expressing agreement with the finding of the staff report. Mr. Les Larson, resident, spoke with concern over the proposed project. He expressed opposition to high density zoning relative to the proximity of his single-family home. There being no further public comment, the public - hearing was closed. MR/MIN08-25.DFT 3. Chairman Walling then opened the matter for Planning Commission discussion. Commissioner Moran felt the project is consistent with the General Plan. Commissioner Zelles felt further study of the item to better address the concerns of surrounding residents was warranted. 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Bund and seconded by Commissioner Moran to approve CZ 87-026. Commissioner Zelles amended the motion to postpone indefinitely for further study. The amended motion was defeated by lack of a second. Roll call vote was taken on the original motion. All Commissioners present voted aye, with the exception of Commissioner Zelles who voted no. The motion was adopted by a majority vote. C. GPA 86-014; a City-initiated request to amend the General Plan Circulation Element to redesignate Miles Avenue from a secondary to a primary arterial. 1. Planning Director Crump reviewed the request per the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Chairman Walling opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed. 3. Chairman Walling opened the matter for Commission discussion. The Commissioners discussed the request as submitted. 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Bund and seconded by Commissioner Moran to adopt GPA 86-014, specifying a ll0-foot right-of-way. Upon a roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to addressed the Commission. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Chairman Walling to approve the Planning Commission minutes of July 14, 1987. Unanimously adopted. VI. BUSINESS A. Second extension of time for Tentative Tract 20016; a request by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hirsch regarding a planned residential subdivision of 130 units over 30.3 acres, MR/MIN08-25.DFT located at the northwest corner of Miles Avenue and Dune -- Palms Road, originally approved by City Council~on July 18, 1984; first extension granted July 1, 1986 by Council. 1. Planning Director Crump reviewed the request per the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by -- Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Moran to approve the second extension of time for Tentative Tract 20016. Upon roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted. B. PP 87-383; a request by Rick Johnson Construction to enclose the existing covered walkway and use area as an enclosed public corridor. 1. Planning Director Crump reviewed the request per the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that the item be continued for further study. -- 3. A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to continue PP 87-383, requesting restudy and redesign by the Applicant for further conformance with the Village Plan, including signage. unanimously adopted. C. Identification of future discussion items. -- Commissioner Moran: Determine if Commission can see plot plans for R-2 and R-3 projects. Commissioner Walling: Reminder of items previously suggested - trade-offs of enhancements versus parking agreements; designs reflecting consideration for climate. Commissioner Zelles: Pad elevation. Commissioner Bund requested that study sessions be held on a regular basis; all other Commissioners agreed with this request. VII. OTHER -- A. Appointment of Highway 111 Specific Plan Subcommittee. Chairman Walling asked for volunteers to serve on the subcommittee. Commissioners Moran and Zelles expressed interest and were assigned to the subcommittee. MR/MIN08-25.DFT VIII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Bund and seconded by Commissioner Moran to adjourn to a regular meeting on September 8, 1987, at 7:00 p.m., in the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. This meeting of the La Quinta Planning commission was adjourned at 9:00 p.m., August 25, 1987. -- MR/MIN08-25.DFT