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1989 06 27 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 June 27, 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, Bund, Moran, and Chairman Walling. B. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director, Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Principal Planner Ted Bower. III. HEARINGS Chairman Walling indicated there-was a request to reorder the Public Hearing items, to which there was no objection. Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing items as follows: B. Plot Plan 89-413, PGA West Hotel; a request by Landmark Land Company for the construction of PGA West Resort Hotel and related ancillary hotel uses; located at the southern terminus of PGA Boulevard, south of Avenue 54, west of Madison Street, and north of Avenue 58. 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. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing. Forrest Haag, representing Landmark Land Company, addressed the Commission to explain the project. There being no further comment, Chairman Walling closed the Hearing. 3. The Commission discussed the request as presented, during which Fire Marshal Dennis Dawson answered various questions for clarification. 4. A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Steding to approve Plot Plan 89-413, subject to attached conditions. Unanimously adopted. A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - 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: o 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 o 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 o A Tentative Tract application proposing to subdivide the property as described above in the Specific Plan o 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 presented the information contained in the Staff Report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Mr. Ron Rouse, legal counsel for A.G. Spanos, addressed the Commission to explain the requests. Ms. Carol Panlaqui of CVAS addressed the Commission, expressing satisfaction with the revisions to the Conditions of Approval regarding MR/MIN06=27.DFT -2- archaeological concerns. Mr. Bob Krauss addressed the Commission in favor of the project, ~stating that any previous objections he may have had have been alleviated. There being no further comment, Chairman Walling closed the Public Hearing. 3. The Commission now discussed the requests as presented. Commissioner Zelles stated that he is opposed to allowing any three-story in the project; and that he is disappointed to see the commercial portion moved away from the corner. Commissioner Bund felt there should be some flexibility for three-story; likes the feel of neighborhood commercial. Commissioner Steding raised a concern over setting a precedent by approving general commercial; uses should be controlled through conditioning. Chairman Walling favored the commercial having the feel of neighborhood commercial; also felt uses should be controlled with conditions of approval. 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Bund to adopt Resolution 89-028, recommending to the City Council concurrence with the environmental analysis and approval of General Plan Amendment 88-021. Following roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted, with Commission Moran abstaining. A motion was made by Commissioner Bund and seconded by Commissioner Steding to adopt Resolution 89-029, recommending to the City Council concurrence with the environmental analysis and approval of Change of Zone 88-035, with the revision of changing R-2A to R-3. Following roll call vote, the motion was adopted with Commission Zelles voting against and Commission Moran abstaining. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles to adopt Resolution 89-030, recommending to the City Council concurrence with the environmental analysis and approval of Specific Plan 88-012, subject to attached conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Steding with the amendment that condition 4. c. be revised to include the statement, "However, any proposed residential three-story unit will be subject to detailed review by the Planning Commission at the plot plan review stage"; and that condition 4.h. be added as MR/MIN06=27 . DFT - 3- follows, "Ail non-residential uses noted as permitted used in the R-3 zone shall not be allowed in the area designated as having an R-3 zone in this project." Following roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted, with Commissioner Moran abstaining. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles to adopt Resolution 89-031, recommending to the City Council concurrence with the environmental analysis and approval of Tentative Tract 23995, subject to attached conditions, with revision to condition 4 to add, "The City shall retain a qualified archaeologist with the Developer paying all costs"; and revising condition 8 to eliminate reference to Washington Street Bridge. Seconded by Commission Steding, with a further revision to condition 35, changing "R-2A" to read "R-3". Following roll call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted, with Commissioner Moran abstaining. C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 89-008; Change of Zone 89-043 (Hillside Conservation Ordinance); a City-initiated request to amend Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, relating to Planning and Zoning, adding Chapter 9.145, Hillside Conservation Zone, and to re-zone those properties which meet the criteria set forth in the proposed ordinance to HC from various residential zoning designations. Commissioner Moran and Chairman Walling excused themselves from discussion of the item, due to conflicts of interest. 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. Acting Chairman Steding opened the Public Hearing. Yvonne Davis addressed the Commission, expressing concern over the impact on wildlife habitat and eco-systems. Katie Barrows addressed the Commission and also presented written comment. Ms. Barrows felt favorably about the draft ordinance, but would like to see stronger language to protect wildlife resources. There being no further comment, Acting Chairman Steding suspended the Public Hearing. 3. The Commission discussed the item as presented. A consensus was reached to meet with the City Council to discuss direction of the Ordinance. Concerns were raised over the proposed conversion ratio, whether or not to allow hidden development on hillsides, and health/safety issues. 4. A minute motion was made by Commissioner Bund and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to continue the Hearing to the August 8, 1989, Planning Commission meeting and seek a joint session with the City Council prior to that date. Unanimously adopted, with Commissioner Moran and Chairman Walling abstaining. D. General Plan Amendment 89-024; Environmental Assessment 89-123; a City-initiated, City-wide request to amend the La Quinta General Plan, revising the Housing Element. 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. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, Chairman Walling closed the Hearing. 3. The Commission discussed the item as presented. Following discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Moran to adopt Resolution 89-032, recommending to the City Council acceptance of the Negative Declaration and approval of General Plan Amendment 89-024. Following roll call vote, the motion' was unanimously adopted, with Commissioner Moran and Chairman Walling abstaining. 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 the May 9, 1989, Planning Commission meeting. Unanimous. MR/MIN06=27 .DFT -5- VI. BUSINESS Chairman Walling introduced the Business Item as follows: A. Sign Application 89-088; a request Chester Dorn for placement of one 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. 2. The Commission discussed the request as presented. Commissioner Moran commented that additional vertical elements in landscaping are desirable; and that sign color should be modified, the red is too bold. Commissioner Bund stated that, although he disliked the sign, he had no objection to the red color. Commissioner Steding had no objection to the sign, either as-is or as Staff suggests. Chairman Walling stated that he agreed with Staff's recommendation and would like to see the sign more in conformance to the Village Specific Plan requirements. A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Moran to follow Staff's recommendation to instruct the Applicant to restudy the sign design to be compatible with the Village Specific Plan, subject to the following criteria: (1) Applicant should consider a redwood sandblasted sign or sign on glazed tile with compatible indirect lighting. (2) Sign logo and size is acceptable. (3) Sign colors should be modified to be restrained and muted earth tones. The motion was adopted, with Commissioners Zelles and Bund voting against. VII. OTHER 1. Commissioner Steding requested that the second meeting in July be cancelled. The Commission was in agreement. Commissioner Steding also noted that she would be away mid-August through early-September. MR/MIN06=27 . DFT -6- 2. Commissioner Steding requested that Transfer of Development Rights and Dark Sky Ordinance be scheduled for the August 8, 1989, Agenda. The Commission agreed. 3. Commissioner Bund advised the Commission that he would not be in attendance at the July 11, 1989, meeting due to vacation. VIII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Steding to adjourn to a regular meeting on July 11, 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 9:32 p.m., June 27, 1989. MR/MIN06=27 .DFT -7-