1989 06 13 PC Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
June 13, 1989 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
Commissioner Zelles.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Zelles, Steding, Moran, and
Chairman Walling. Absent: Commissioner Bund.
B. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director,
Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa.
III. HEARINGS
Chairman- Walling introduced the Public Hearing
items as follows:
A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 88-021; SPECIFIC PLAN 88-012;
TENTATIVE TRACT 23995; CHANGE OF ZONE 88-035;
requests by A.G. Spanos concerning the area between
Washington Street, Miles Avenue, Adams Street, and
the Coachella Valley Water District Wash, La
Quinta, excluding the small triangular area just
north of the Wash and just south of the east/west
Avenue 46 alignment (Westward Ho Drive), as follows:
· A General Plan Amendment application
proposing changing the land use designation from
Medium and High Density Residential to Medium and
High Density Residential (altered configuration)
and General Commercial
· A Specific Plan proposing a mixed-use
development consisting of 7.6 acres Tourist
Commercial, three Multi-Family Residential parcels
consisting of 250 units each, and a 303-1ot single-
family subdivision
· A Tentative Tract application proposing to
subdivide the property as described above in the
Specific Plan
· A Change of Zone from R-1 and R-2-8000 to
C-P, R-3, and R-1.
Commissioner Moran abstained from the discussion
due to a conflict of interest.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman advised the
Commission that the Applicant was present and
was requesting a continuance to the next
regularly-scheduled Planning Commission
meeting, to allow all the Commissioners to be
present.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Ron Rouse, legal counsel for A.G. Spanos
addressed the Commission to explain the
continuance request. Ms. Carol Panlaqui,
representing the Coachella Valley
Archeological Society (CVAS) addressed the
Commission regarding the proposed Negative
Declaration, asking that it be denied until
CVAS concerns are satisfied. Mr. Drew
Pullette and Ms. Gale Broeker, both of CVAS,
addressed the Commission to reiterate the
previous request.
3. Following Commission discussion, a Minute
Motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Zelles to continue
the Public Hearing to the June 27, 1989,
meeting. Unanimously adopted, with
Commissioner Moran abstaining.
B. Tentative Tract 24230; Change of Zone 89-037;
requests by A.G. Spanos Construction for a zone
change from R-2-9600, R-2-2500, and R-5 to R-l,
R-2, and C-l; to sub~ ivide ~151 acres into 281
single-family lots, four future commercial lots,
one future multi-family lot, and one recreation
area lot; located on the northeast corner of 48th
Avenue and Washington Street.
Commissioner Moran abstained from discussion of the
requests due to a conflict of interest.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
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2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Ron Rouse, representing A.G. Spanos,
addressed the Commission to explain the
project. Mr. Bob Krauss addressed the
Commission in favor of the project. There
being no further comment, Chairman Walling
closed the Public Hearing.
3. Following Commission discussion, a motion was
made by Commission Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Zelles to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution 89-026, recommending to
the City Council adoption of Change of Zone
89-037; and to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 89-027, recommending to the City
Council approval of Tentative Tract 24230,
subject to attached conditions. Following a
roll call vote, the motion was unanimously
adopted, Commissioner Moran abstaining and
Commissioner Bund absent.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wished to address the Commission.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR- None
VI. BUSINESS
Chairman Walling introduced the Business Items as
follows:
A. Plot Plan 89-414; Sign Application 89-088; a
request by Roger L. Johnson/Chester Dorn for
exterior building modifications and placement of
wall-mounted sign on an existing building at the
southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida
Bermudas (previously La Quinta Builders Supply).
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department. During the Staff
Report, Mr. Dorn answered Commission
questions regarding the sign.
2. The Commission discussed the requests as
presented, expressing concern over the
backlighting of the proposed signage.
A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner
Steding and seconded by Commissioner Zelles
to approve Plot Plan 89-414, subject to
attached conditions. Unanimously adopted.
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A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner
Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to
continue discussion of SA 89-088 for two
weeks and encourage the Applicant to conform
to the Village Specific Plan as best he can.
Unanimously adopted.
B. Fencing Requirements; proposed City-initiated
changes to existing fencing requirements in the SR
Zone.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. The Commission discussed the request as
presented. Concerns over existing fencing
were expressed and the Commission directed
Staff to consult with the City Attorney
regarding the effect on existing fencing.
3. A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner
Steding and seconded by Commissioner Moran to
direct Staff to advertise the item for Public
Hearing. Unanimously adopted.
VII. OTHER - None.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and
seconded by Commissioner Steding to adjourn to a
regular meeting on June 27, 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 8:43 p.m.,
June 13, 1989.
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