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1989 02 28 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 February 28, 1989 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Walling. The Flag Salute was led by Commissioner Steding. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Zelles, Steding, Moran, and Chairman Walling. Commissioner Bund arrived at 7:20 p.m. B. Staff Present: Principal Planners Jerry Herman and Ted Bower. III. HEARINGS -Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing items as follows: A. Tentative Tract 23773; A request by Rick Johnson Construction to subdivide 45.64 acres into 155 single-family residential lots and related common lot areas, located at the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Starlight Lane/Adams Street. 1. Principal Planner Jerry Herman presented 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. Greg Swajan, one of the Developers, addressed the Commission, offering to answer any questions they might have. Mr. Bruce Cathcart, representing residents of Darby Road, spoke in favor of the project, and asked that two items be noted for the record: that they would like to see L¥1e Street go through to access the rear of Darby Road properties; and, if the area should be annexed to La Quinta, the residents would like the area to still allow the use of horses, to maintain a residential/rural zoning. Principal Planner Jerry Herman noted for the record that one comment letter was received regarding this project, expressing the desire to see a block wall placed along the north property line. There being no further public comment, Chairman Walling closed the Hearing. 3. Following discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to adopt Resolution No. 89-007, with attached Conditions, recommending to the City Council concurrence with the environmental analysis and approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 23773. Upon roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted, with Commissioner Bund absent. B. Specific Plan No. 84-003, Amendment No. 2; a request by Rufus Associates to eliminate Condition No. 4 regarding the time limit on the Specific Plan, for the Orchard at La Quinta, located on the south side of Avenue 50, one-quarter mile west of Jefferson Street. 1. Principal Planner Jerry Herman presented 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. John Crist, representing the Applicant, addressed the Commission and expressed support of the revised conditions. There being no further comment, Chairman Walling closed the Public Hearing. 3. Following Commission discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Moran to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 89-008, recommending modification of Condition No. 4 by replacing it with an annual review process. Upon roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted, with Commissioner Bund absent. C. Public Use Permit 373-E, Amendment No. 1; a request by Salts, Troutman & Kaneshiro/General Telephone Company for the addition of a 450-square-foot power MR/MIN02-28.DFT -2- room and a 945-square-foot equipment room to an existing GTE switching facility, located at the northeast corner of Desert Club Drive and Avenida La Fonda. 1. Principal Planner Jerry Herman presented 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. Andy Long, representing the Applicant, addressed the Commission and briefly explained the request. Principal Planner Herman noted for the record that one phone call had been received in comment on the request, suggesting that the building's grey walls be painted a different desert color. There being no further comment, Chairman Walling closed the Public Hearing. 3. Following Commission discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Moran to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 89-009, approving the -- Amendment to Public Use Permit NO. 373-E, subject to conditions. Upon roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted. - C. Special Residential Standards Adjustment No. 89-002; a request by George Mooney for a reduction in the 1,200-square-foot livable area located at 51-125 and 51-155 Eisenhower Drive. 1. Principal Planner Jerry Herman presented 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. George Mooney, the Applicant, addressed the Commission to answer any questions they might have. Dr. Art Garrow, representing Jay Faulkner - owner of the adjacent property to the north, addressed the Commission. Dr. Garrow expressed concerns over density and over maintaining high standards for the area. There being no further comment, Chairman Walling closed the Public Hearing. 3. Following Commission discussion, a Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Moran to grant MR/MIN02- 28 . DFT - 3- Special Residential Standards Adjustment No. 89-002 to the minimum gross livable area, subject to conditions, with the addition of requiring a landscape setback of 10 feet from the front property line. Unanimously adopted. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to address the Commission. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to approve the minutes of February 14, 1989. Unanimously adopted. VI. BUSINESS Chairman Walling introduced the Business Items as follows: A. City-Wide Design Review Standards. 1. Principal Planner Ted Bower presented the information contained in the Staff Report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Following Commission discussion, a Minut9 Motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Zelles that the Design Review Standards as outlined by the Planning and Development Department; with the correction on Page 4 to reflect environment rather than desert, and on Page 6 to delete D.3.; be conveyed to the City Council with Commission approval. Unanimous. VII. OTHER A. Fencing Requirements in the SR Zone. 1. During Commission discussion, Staff was directed to further study the legalities of required retro fit, and of the effect of insurance coverage to replace existing fences damaged by wind, etc. A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to continue discussion of the fencing requirement issue in the SR zone. Unanimous. MR/MIN02-28 .DFT -4- VIII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to adjourn to a regular meeting on March 14, 1989, 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 8:07 p.m., February 28, 1989. 9t 8 MR/MIN02- 28. DFT - 5-