PCMIN 03 10 1992 MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
March 10, 1992 7:00 P.M.
I. CAT.T. TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M. by Chairwoman Barrows.
The Flag Salute was led by Commissioner Ellson.
II. ROLL CAt,L
A. Chairwoman Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners
Ellson, Marts, and Chairwoman Barrows. Commissioner Marts moved
to excuse Commissioners Mosher and Ladner. Commissioner Ellson
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Associate Planner
Greg Trousdell, and Department Secretary Betty Anthony.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. General Plan Amendment 91-040, Change of Zone 91-069, and Tentative
Tract 26768. A request of BESTCO Investments, Limited, to amend the
City's Land Use Element from Riverside County Agricultural to Very
Low Density Residential for approximately 44 acres; change of zone
from R-1 10 acres to R-1 20,000 single family residential for
approximately 44 acres; and a tentative tract to subdivide +20 acres into
21 single family lots.
1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information
contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
2. There being no questions of Staff, Chairwoman Barrows opened
the Public Hearing. Mr. Greg Shannon, representing the
applicant, stated they had no objections to the Conditions of
Approval but had questions concerning the bus easement,
concern that the equestrian trail would go somewhere, the
paleontological and noise study, and the school mitigation fees.
3. As no one else wished to speak, Chairwoman Barrows closed the
Public Hearing and asked Staff to address Mr. Shannon's
questions.
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4. Regarding the bus easement, Steve Speer, Assistant City
Engineer, stated that Sunline Transit had asked for the easement
for a future bus turnout. He did not feel this was the best
location and would not require the developer t6 develop it at this
time. The City only wanted the easement for future use if
necessary.
5. Associate Planner Greg TrousdeH stated regarding the noise
study that the Applicant could update the study that was done
for their earlier project (QuaHco) to the north. The
paleontological study is required of all projects in this area.
6. Planning Director Jerry Herman stated that the equestrian trail
will be linked all the way to 58th Avenue as the projects are
developed. In addition, the school mitigation fees condition is
the same condition attached to all recent projects in the area.
7. Commissioner Marts asked if the Landmark project to the south
was required to have a bus turnout. Staff stated they were
conditioned the same and went on to explain how Sunline
determines the distance between turnouts. Discussion followed
as to which site was more appropriate.
8. Commissioner Marts asked when the noise study was completed.
Staff stated the report was completed in 1991.
9. There being no further questions, it was moved by Commissioner
Ellson and seconded by Commissioner Marts to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution 92-007 recommending to the City Counci!
approva! of General Plan Amendment 9]-040 and confirmation of
the Environmental Determination.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners EHson, Marts,
& Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners Mosher &
Ladner. ABSTAINING: None.
10. It was moved by Commissioner El]son and seconded by
Commissioner Marts to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 92-
008 recommending to the City Council approval of Change of Zone
91-069, from R-1 10 acres to R-1 20,000 single family residential.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ellson, Marts,
& Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners Mosher &
Ladner. ABSTAINING: None.
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1]. It was moved by Commissioner Ellson and seconded by
Commissioner Marts to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 92-
009 recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract
26768, subject to the attached conditions.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ellson, Marts,
& Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners Mosher &
Ladner. ABSTAINING: None.
B. Tentative Tract 27332; a request of Sunrise Desert Partners for
approval of a tentative tract to divide 7 acres into 5 residential lots for
development of 42 condominium units.
1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information
contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
2. There being no questions of Staff, Chairwoman Barrows opened
the PubLic Hearing. Mr. Allan Levin, Sunrise Company,
addressed the Commission regarding questions on Conditions of
Approval #5, #9, and #13. There being no further comment,
Chairwoman Barrows closed the PubLic Hearing.
3. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer amended the Conditions of
Approval as follows:
#5. Add the following sentence: "Developer may amend the
grading plan prepared for Tentative Tract 25499 in lieu of
preparing a new plan."
#7. Add the following sentence: "Developer may submit a copy
of the report prepared for Tentative Tract 25499."
#9. Delete "prior to construction of any streets".
#10. Delete.
#13. Delete.
#14. a. Delete.
#15. Delete.
#19. b. Delete.
#20. Delete.
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4. There being no further discussion, it was moved by
Commissioner Marts and seconded by Commissioner Ellson to
adopt Planning Commission Resolution 92-010 recommending to
the City Council that the project will not impact the environment
pursuant to the past adoption of FEIR 83-009 and approval of
Tentative Tract 27339., subject to the amended conditions.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ellson, Marts,
& Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners Mosher &
Ladner. ABSTAINING: None.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT: - None
VI. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Plot Plan 99~-479; a request of Sunrise Company to establish a new model
type and a new home complex within PGA West.
1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information
contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
2. Mr. Allan Levin, Sunrise Company, addressed the Commission
regarding the Design Review Board recommendation. He
stressed the cost involved in meeting the recommendation for an
18-inch eave.
3. Mr. Ken Rover, Sunrise Company, addressed the same problem
as it related to the State of California Title 24 requirements.
4. Commissioner Ellson asked if the C C & R's restrict what type of
shading homeowners can construct. Mr. Levin stated they would
need approval from the Homeowners Association's Architectural
Review Committee.
5. Chairwoman Barrows stated the recommendation was not a strict
requirement, but only that shading be provided.
6. Commissioner Marts stated that he had attended the Design
Review Board meeting and they all felt the overhangs were not
the solution to the problem. Most felt that a window tinting
would be a better solution.
7. Commissioner Ellson asked if trees could be used. Discussion
followed as to the alternatives that were available.
8. Mr. Levin stated his concern that if the condition remains it
could cause a problem for them in the future as to interpretation.
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9. Chairwoman Barrows directed Staff to prepare policies regarding
the Commissions request for shading.
10. There being no further discussion, it was moved by
Commissioner Ellson and seconded by Commissioner Marts to
adopt Minute Motion 92-010 approving the new Trophy units
(Plan #2 through #5) as presented. Unanimously approved.
B. Setback Adjustment 92-099; a request of Gerald Shea to adjust the rear
yard setback of ten feet to one foot for a portable gazebo structure and
to adjust the rear yard setback of 5 feet to 1-1/2 feet for a portable
spa.
1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information
contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
2. Commissioner Marts asked if a permit would be required if this
was a portable spa. Staff explained the Building and Zoning
Code. Discussion followed as to how the City could prevent the
problem from re-occurring.
- 3. Mr. Gerald Shea addressed the Commission stating he had no
objections to the Staff recommendation.
4. There being no further discussion, it was moved by
Commissioner Marts and seconded by Commissioner Ellson to
adopt Minute Motion 92-011 approving Setback Adjustment 92-
099. Unanimously approved.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. There being no corrections, Commissioner Marrs move and Commissioner
Ellson seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting
of February 25, 1992, as submitted. Unanimously approved.
VIII. OTHER - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Marts and seconded by Commissioner Ellson to
adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on
March 24, 1992, at 7:00 P.M. in the La Quinta City Hal! Council Chambers. This
meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:25 P.M., March 10,
1992.
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