1988 02 09 PC Minutes · MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
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A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
February 9, 1988 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Chairman Walling. The Flag Salute was led by Vice
Chairman Moran.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Steding, Bund, Zelles,
Moran, and Chairman Walling.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump.
III. HEARINGS
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Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing item
as follows:
A. Specific Plan 84-003, Amendment #2; The Orchard at
La Quinta - a request by Rufus Associates to amend
Condition #4 to extend the approval period for one
additional year for a project located on the south
side of Avenue 50, one-quarter mile west of
Jefferson Street.
Chairman Walling expressed a potential conflict of
interest, and requested Vice Chairman Moran to
conduct the Public Hearing in his abstinence.
1. Planning Director Crump presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Vice Chairman Moran opened the Public
Hearing. Mr. Larry Spector of Rufus
Associates addressed the Commission, and gave
a history of the project. There being no
- further comment, Vice Chairman Moran closed
the Hearing and opened the matter for
Planning Commission discussion/motion.
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3. A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Bund to approve
Specific Plan 84-003, Amendment #2, by
adoption of Planning Commission Resolution
No. 88-001. Unanimously approved.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - No one wished to address the
Commission.
v. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and
seconded by Commissioner Steding to approve the
minutes of January 26, 1988. Unanimously approved.
VI. BUSINESS
Chairman Walling introduced the Business Item as
follows:
A. Discussion/direction on a General Plan Amendment
for the "Civic Center" and other "Major Community
Facilities".
1. Planning Director Crump presented a summary
of 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 Staff with the
preparation of a formal General Plan
Amendment Application.
B. Study Session Items.
1. The Commission acknowledged receipt of
information regarding an up-coming Public
Hearing for Colmac Energy, Inc. Planning
Director Crump urged the Commissioners to
attend, should their schedules permit.
2. Commissioner Moran requested that the
Commission be informed of any major road work
planned for the City.
VII. OTHER - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Moran to adjourn to a
regular meeting on February 23, 1988, 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 7:36 p.m.,
February 9, 1988.
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