PCMIN 11 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
November 10, 1992 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 P.M. by Chairwoman Barrows; Planning
& Development Director Jerry Herman led the flag salute.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairwoman Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Mosher,
Ella)n, Chairwoman Barrows.
B. Commissioner Ellson moved to excuse Commissioners Marrs and Adolph.
Commissioner Mosher seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
C. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman and Principal Planner Start Sawa,
Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Department Secretary Betty Anthony.
HI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 92-030; a request of the City to amend Title 6 of
the Municipal Code to add requirements for fugitive dust control.
1. Chairwoman Barrows opened the public hearing and as no one wished to
~ concerning the item, Commissioner Ellson moved and
Commissioner Mosher seconded a motion to continue this matter at the
request of Staff to November 24, 1992. Unanimously approved.
B. Tentative Tract 24950. Amendment #1; a request of Seoul Bank of California for
a second one year extension for tentative tract which subdivides +._9 acres into 36
single family lots and one retention basin lot.
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. Chairwoman Barrows opened the public hearing and as no one wished to
speak, closed the public hearing.
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3. There being no questions of Staff or the Applicant, Commissioner Mosher
moved and Commissioner Ellson seconded a motion to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution 92-039 recommending approval of Tentative Tract
24950, Amendment #1 extension of time to the City Council, subject to
conditions.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Mosher, Ellson,
Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners Marrs &
Adolph. ABSTAINING: None.
IV. PUBLIC COMME~: - None
V. BUSINESS SESSION:
A. Minor Temporary Outdoor Event 92-045; a request of Thunderbird Artists (Judi
Combs) for approval of an amendment to a previously approved MTOE for fine
art shows at Plaza La Quinta shopping center.
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. Commissioner Ellson requested that the condition requiring screening be
removed, that no loading or unloading be allowed on the access road
between Downey Savings and the site, and that the booths along the
Highway 111 side be orientated to face south.
3. There being no further comment, it was moved by Commissioner Ellson
and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to approve Minute Motion 92-034
approving MTOE 924345, subject to conditions. Unanimously approved.
B. Sign Approval 92-186; a request for a sign modification to approve signs for the
Auto Club in 111 La Quinta Center.
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. Commissioner Ellson asked if the Design Review Board had any problem
with the colors submitted. Staff stated they did not.
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3. There being no further comments, it was moved by Commissioner Mosher
and seconded by Commissioner EH,son to adopt Minute Motion 92-035
approving Sign Approval 92-186 subject to conditions. Unanimously
approved.
Commissioner Adolph arrived at 7:30 P.M.
C. Sign Approval 92-185; a request of Albertsons Supermarket for additional
building signage in 111 La Quinta Center.
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. Mr. Terry Wilkins, representing Ontario Neon Sign Company, addressed
the Commission regarding his request and explained reasons they felt it
was necessary.
3. Commissioner Mosher asked if the Applicant was aware of the sign
program. Mr. Wilkins stated they were aware of it but felt they needed
the additional signage. Commissioner Mosher stated his concern that the
City had set a precedent with Wal-Mart and he did not believe the
Planning Commission should deviate from it.
4. Chairwoman Barrows agreed with Commissioner Mosher and stated that
others had been denied similar requests and this denial did not deny
Albertsons any sign identification.
5. There being no further comment, it was moved by Commissioner Mosher
and seconded by Commissioner Ellson to adopt Minute Motion 92-036
denying Sign Approval 92-185. Unanimously approved.
D. Sign Approval 92-159; a request of Simon Plaza to install shopping center
identification sign, directional signs, and multiple building signs for a future
office/commercial facility planned on 5.5 acres.
1. Chairwoman Barrows stated that a request had been received by the
Applicant to continue this matter to their meeting of November 24, 1992.
It was moved by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner
Ellson to continue the matter to November 24, 1992. Unanimously
approved.
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E. General Plan Consistency; a request of Coachella Valley Water District for a
General Plan consistency finding for the acquisition of Lake Cahuilla Gravel Pit
and for performing minor bore hole and percolation testing.
1. Planning and Development Director Jerry Herman explained the request
and stated this was only for a General Plan consistency finding.
2. Commissioner Ellson asked Staff to explain CVWD's plans for the area.
Discussion followed regarding possible use as a recharge basin.
3. Mr. David Harbison, CVWD, stated that the Coachella Valley had been
experiencing a five foot reduction in the water table each year and this
was a means recharging. This would enable them to pump from Lake
Cahuilla to the pit and let it percolate down to the water table.
4. The Commissioners discussed a possible golf course for the area, zoning,
density, use of the boring and testing.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ellson
and seconded by Commissioner Adolph to adopt Minute Motion 92-037
determining that the acquisition of the site by CVWD is in conformance
with the General Plan. Unanimously approved.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. There being no corrections Commissioner Mosher moved that the Minutes of
October 27, 1992, be approve as submitted. Commissioner Ellson seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
A. Department Secretary Betty Anthony informed the Commission that their would
be a special meeting called by the Art in Public Places Committee on December
3, 1992, and their presence is requested. More information would be sent to
them.
B. Planning Director Jerry Herman informed the members that there would be a
Historic Preservation meeting to discuss the information that had been distributed
to them at their next meeting of November 24, 1992.
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C. Planning Director Jerry Herman stated that at the Commission's meeting of
November 24, 1992, they would have on the agenda a discussion of whether to
cancel their meeting of December 22, 1992.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adolph and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to
adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on November 24,
1992, at 7:00 P.M. at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of
the La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:40 P.M., November 10, 1992.
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