1989 08 08 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
August 8, 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, Bund, Steding,
Moran, and Chairman Walling.
B. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director,
Jerry Herman, and Principal Planner Stan Sawa.
C. The first order of business was the election of new
officers for the Commission. Commissioner Steding
nominated John Walling as Chairman. The nomination
was seconded by Commissioner Bund. Unanimously
appointed. Commissioner Zelles nominated Lucia
Moran as Vice Chairman. The nomination was
seconded by Commissioner Steding. Unanimously
appointed.
III. HEARINGS
Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing
items as follows:
A. Continued Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance
Amendment 89-0908 and 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; affecting
all hillside areas above the toe-of-slope of the
Santa Rosa Mountains.
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1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information relating to the continuance of
the request.
2. A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Bund to continue
discussion to September 1'2, 1989.
Unanimously adopted.
B. Variance 89-007; a request by Carol Cleek to create
a lot which is more than 2-1/2 times its width
(variance to Section 9.42.050 B(2).); located at
53-120 Herrera.
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.
Carol Cleek, the Applicant, addressed the
Commission to explain the request. There
being no further comment, Chairman Walling
closed the Hearing.
3. The Commission discussed the item as
presented. A Motion was made by Commissioner
Moran and seconded by Commissioner Bund to
adopt_ Resolution 89-036, concurring with the
environmental assessment and approving
Variance 89-007, subject to attached
conditions, and contingent upon submission to
the Commission, at the Study Session level,
of a plot plan, landscape plan, and proof of
compliance with all City Codes. Following
roll call vote, the motion was unanimously
adopted.
c. Variance 89-009; a request by Michael Tuvell for
the approval of a' variance from the front yard
setback requirement of 20 feet in the SR (Special
Residential Single-Family) zone to allow a 15-1/2
foot front yard setback for residence constructed
in error; located at 51-701 Avenida Martinez.
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.
Michael Tuvell, the Applicant, addressed the
Commission to answer any questions they might
have. There being no further comment,
Chairman Walling closed the Hearing.
3. The Commission discussed the request as
presented. A motion was made by Commissioner
Steding and seconded by Commissioner Zelles
to adopt Resolution 89-037, approving
Variance 89-009. Following roll call vote,
the motion was unanimously adopted.
D. Tentative Tract 24774; a request by Bud Furman for
approval to subdivide 40 gross acres into 136
single-family lots, one park site/retention basin,
and other miscellaneous lots in the A-l-20 zone
(Riverside County zoning - to be annexed into the
City of La Quinta); located on the northwest corner
of Madison Street and 54th Avenue.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa 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.
Bob Smith, the Applicant's Engineer,
addressed the Commission on behalf of the
Applicant to explain the project. Mr. Bob
Kull and Ms. Dorothy Collin addressed the
Commission in opposition to the density of
the proposal. The Commission also received a
comment letter from Ms. Dorothy Papazian in
protest of the proposal. There being no
further comment, Chairman Walling closed the
Hearing.
3. The Commission discussed the request as
presented. It was the consensus of the
Commission to include a condition for
meandering perimeter walls with varying
setback, averaging 20 feet. A motion was
made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by
Commissioner Moran to adopt Resolution
89-038, recommending to the City Council
approval of Tentative Tract 24774, subject to
conditions as amended; and concurrence with
the environmental assessment. Following roll
call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted.
E. Tentative Tract 24507; a request by Steven Brummel
for the division of +35 acres into 25
single-family estate lots and one well site lot;
located on the north side of Avenue 52, ~2,650
feet east of the Jefferson Street centerline.
Commissioner Zelles announced that he had a
potential conflict of interest, and abstained from
discussion of the request.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report,
including minor modifications to the
Conditions of Approval, copies of which are
on file in the Planning and Development
Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Steve Brummel, the Applicant, addressed the
Commission urging approval of the proposal.
Gabriel Papp, the Applicant's planning
consultant, addressed the Commission stating
concurrence with Staff's amended conditions.
There being no further comment, Chairman
Walling closed the Hearing.
3. A motion was made'by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Bund to adopt
.Resolution 89-039, recommending to the City
Council approval of Tentative Tract 24507,
subject to conditions as modified. Following
roll call vote, the motion was unanimously
adopted, with Commissioner Zelles abstaining.
F. Public Use Permit 89-004; a City-initiated request
to allow conversion of an existing single-family
residence into an office for governmental purposes
in the R-V-5445 zone; located at 51-351 Avenida
Bermudas.
Commissioners Moran and Bund abstained from
discussion of this item, due to conflicts of
interest.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa 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 Bund, representing the Chamber of
Commerce, addressed the Commission to explain
the Chamber's plans for refurbishing the
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building. There being no further comment,
Chairman Walling closed the Hearing.
3. A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner
Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Steding
to approve Public Use Permit 89-004, subject
to attached conditions. Unanimously adopted,
with Commissioners Moran and Bund 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 Zelles to approve the
minutes of the June 13 and June 27, 1989, Planning
Commission meetings. Unanimous.
vi. BUSINESS
Chairman Walling introduced the Business Items as
follows:
A. Tentative Tract 21939/Variance 87-003; a request by
Cody and Brady/Giannini for an extension of time;
for a location generally south of the west terminus
of Avenue 54, along the west side of the
All-American Canal right-of-way.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa 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. A motion was made by Commissioner
Bund and seconded by Commissioner Steding to
adopt Resolution 89-040, recommending to the
City Council approval of a one-year Extension
of Time for Tentative Tract 21939/Variance
87-003, subject to attached conditions.
Following roll call vote, the motion was
unanimously adopted.
VII. OTHER
1. Commissioner Steding announced that she would
not be able to attend the second meeting in
August due to vacation.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and
seconded by Commissioner Steding to adjourn to a
regular meeting on August 22, 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 8:30 p.m.,
August 8, 1989.
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