1988 11 08 PC Minutes APPROVED
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
November 8, 1988 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by
Chairman Walling. The Flag Salute was led by
Commissioner Zelles.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Steding, Zelles, Moran,
Commissioner Bund, and Chairman Walling.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump,
Principal Planner Jerry Herman.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - No one wished to address the
Commission.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Moran to approve the
minutes of October 25, 1988, with an amendment to
the recording of Fire Marshal Dawson's comments,
and with regard to Tentative Tract 22982,
Commissioner Moran's remarks concerning the
appraisal of the land for park in-lieu fee
calculation. Unanimously approved as corrected.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
Chairman Walling brought Business Item A before the
Commission at this time. The Business Item was as
follows:
A. Tentative Tract 021123, Landmark Land Company; a
request for a second time extension. The tract is
generally west of Washington Street south of Avenue
50.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
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copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Following discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Zelles and seconded by
Commissioner Steding to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 88-025,
recommending to the City Council approval of
a second one-year extension of time for
Tentative Tract No. 21123, subject to
conditions as revised. Unanimously approved.
Chairman Walling introduced Business Item B to the
Commission. The Item was as follows:
B. A Sign Program for the building located at 78-035
and 78-039 Calle Estado. The owners Charles and
Marie Bellows. A request by an individual tenant
for signage.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Following discussion by the Commission,
Jeffrey Quint, the tenant for 78-039 Calle
Estado presented pictures and comments in
regard to his proposed sign.
3. Chairman Walling opened the discussion to the
public. The following spoke in regard to the
request:
Rupert Yessian, 78-023 Calle Estado
Sam Becker, 78-222 Calle Fortuna
June Hogan, 78-080 Calle Estado
Howard Nelson, 78-035 Calle Estado
4. Following further discussion, Commissioner
Steding moved: 1.) That a letter be sent to
the owners of the building advising them to
develop a sign program for this property,
which is not only consistent with the Sign
Ordinance of the City, but is also in keeping
with the ambiance of the Village at La Quinta
(to apply to all future tenants); and, 2.)
That the proposed sign for Vino Cafe be
approved, as it appears to be consistent with
the signage of the remainder of the street
and, at least, the ambiance of the Village at
La Quinta. commission Moran seconded the
motion. Unanimously approved.
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Chairman Walling introduced Business Item C to the
Commission at this time.
C. Exterior Building modifications for Chez Monique,
(Monique Jean Piere, owner), located at 78-021 La
Fonda. A request for various modification to the
existing building exterior.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump presented the
Staff Report, a copy of which is on file in
the Planning and Development Department.
2. Following discussion by the Commissioners,
Commissioner Moran moved that the request for
modification, be continued to give the
Applicant an opportunity to redesign the
modifications and to provide a more
integrated architectural approach and to
provide a sample pointing of the proposed
color change. Unanimously approved.
VII. OTHER - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Bund to adjourn to a
regular meeting on November 22, 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 7:59 P.M.,
November 8, 1988.
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