PCMIN 06 22 1993 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 22, 1993 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Chairwoman Barrows who led
the flag salute.
H. ROLL CALL
A. Chairwoman Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Mosher,
Ellson, Marts, and Chairwoman Barrows.
B. Commissioners Man's/Ellson moved and seconded a motion to excuse
Commissioner Adolph. Unanimously approved.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa,
Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer.
C. Chairwoman Barrows stated that Commissioner Mosher would be retiring at the
conclusion of this Planning Commission meeting and presented him with a plaque
to thank him for his contribution to the Planning Commission. In addition,
Commissioner Ellson moved and Commissioner Marrs seconded the motion to
adopt Planning Commission Resolution 93-025 commending Commissioner
Mosher for his service to the Planning Commission.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Tentative Tract 25363. Extension #2; a request of Santa Rosa Developers for
approval of a second extension of time.
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.
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2. There being no questions of Staff, Chairwoman Barrows opened the public
hearing. No one wished to address the Commission regarding the matter
and the public hearing was closed and opened for Commission discussion.
3. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Ellson/Mosher to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 93-026
approVing a second one year extension of time for Tentative Tract 25363.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Mosher,
Ellson, Marrs, & Chairwoman
Barrows. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners Adolph.
ABSTAINING: None.
B. Plot Plan 93-497; a request of Morite of California (Red Robin) for approval of
a plot plan application to allow the construction and operation of a restaurant with
outdoor seating.
1. Principal Planner Start 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 Staff to clarify where the door on the north
elevation went and what it is for. The applicant stated it was an
emergency fire entrance. Commissioner Ellson asked where the trash
enclosure would be relocated. Staff showed the location on the map.
3. There being no further questions of Staff, Chairwoman Barrows opened
the public hearing. Mr. Michael Allen, representing Morite of California,
gave a background of the project and stated they had no objections to the
Conditions of Approval recommended by Staff. '
4. Commissioner Ellson stated she felt additional landscaping was needed on
the walls of the north and east elevations. Mr. Allen stated they felt the
landscaping on the plans was adequate. Staff stated that the Design
Review Board had required that a trellis be added to the east elevation and
that more trees be provided.
5. Chairwoman Barrows stated she felt the trash enclosure should be
screened. Staff clarified that they were required to screen the enclosure
on three sides and that the landscaping berm will help to hide it as well.
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6. Commissioner Ellson asked if a separate restroom would be provided for
the employees. Mr. Allen stated the architect was designing a restroom
in the kitchen for the employees.
7. Commissioner Ellson suggested that a window be added to the office. In
addition she requested that a one foot overhang be added to all of the
elevations to cover the windows. This could be done by adding eaves or
recessing the windows more. Mr. Allen asked if Staff would allow them
to encroach into the setback area in order to add the one foot. Staff stated
they had no objections.
8. There being no further discussion, Chairwoman Barrows closed the public
hearing and opened the matter for Commission discussion.
9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Marrs/Ellson to adopt Minute Motion 93-031 approving
Plot Plan 93-497 for the Red Robin restaurant. Unanimously
Chairwoman Barrows withdrew from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest. Vice
Chairman Mosher assumed the chairing of the meeting.
C. Parcel Map 27727 (Amendment #1) and Tentative Tract 27728 (Amendment #1);
a request of Winchester Asset Management (for La Quinta Golf Properties) for
an amendment to allow relocation of the maintenance building lot, expansion of
the clubhouse lot, and relocation of a road and three single family lots.
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 Marrs asked Staff what type of contamination could be
obtained from asphalt. Staff explained the problem.
3. There being no further questions of Staff, Vice Chairman Mosher opened
the public hearing. There being no one wishing to address the
Commission, Chairman Mosher closed the public hearing and opened the
matter for Commission discussion.
4. Commissioner Ellson asked if the maintenance yard after the reduction in
size would be adequate to handle the needs of the development. The
applicant stated it would.
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5. Commissioner Marts asked if the building would remain recessed. Mr.
Bryant stated that the move would allow them to hide the building even
more.
6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Ellson/Marrs to adopt Planning Commission Resolution
93-027 recommending to the City Council approval of an amendment to
Parcel Map 27727 to allow the creation of a 4 parcel subdivision on __+200
acres site, subject to the attached conditions.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ellson,
Marrs, & Vice Chairman Mosher.
NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioner Adolph.
ABSTAINING' Chairwoman
Barrows.
7. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Ellson/Marrs to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution 93-028 recommending to the City
Council approval of an amendment to Tentative Tract 27728 to allow the
creation of a 65 lot subdivision on a 50.8 acre site.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ellson,
Man's, & Vice Chairman Mosher.
NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioner Adolph.
ABSTAINING: Chairwoman
Barrows.
Chairwoman Barrows returned to the meeting and assumed the Chair.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
V. BUSINESS SESSION:
A. Plot Plan 93-501; a request of Winchester Asset Management (for La Quinta Golf
Properties) for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a golf
clubhouse.
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.
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2. Commissioner Marrs asked Staff what the material the stone work on the
facade consisted of. Mr. Craig Bryant, representing the applicant, stated
it was primarily native rock.
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3. Commissioner Ellson stated the project would blend better with the
environment if beige tones were used. Mr. Bryant stated they felt they
had blended with the surroundings as the majority of the rocks are granite
or grey in color.
4. Commissioner Mosher stated his approval of the project and especially the
amount of overhangs.
5. Chairwoman Barrows asked if the clubhouse was below grade. Mr.
Bryant stated it was fight at.grade. She further asked if the cart barn area
would be faced in the natural rock. Mr. Bryant stated it would.
6. Commissioner Ellson asked why the woman's facilities in the clubhouse
was such a small percentage as compared to the mens. Mr. Bryant
explained it was due to the small percentage of woman who play golf.
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7. Chairwoman Barrows asked Mr. Bryant to clarify where the colors would
be used. Mr. Craig Pearson, architect for the project, clarified the colors
and location.
8. Chairwoman Barrows asked that the project substitute some of the shrubs
with Brittlebush encellia and include more around the clubhouse
landscaping. Mr. Bryant stated they wished to add accent color by
utilizing other plants. Discussion followed regarding replacing the Purple
Fountain Grass.
9. There being no further questions or comments, Commissioners
Mosher/Marrs moved to adopt Minute Motion 93-032 approving the
architectural and landscaping plans for the golf clubhouse for Plot Plan
93-501. Unanimously approved.
B. Sign Application 93-197; a request of Mr. Skip Berg, DGI Graphics for approval
of a deviation from the master sign program for the JFK sign program at Plaza
Tampico (Amendment #1).
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.
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2. Commissioner Ellson asked Staff to clarify the location of the existing
signs as well as the location and materials to be used on the new signs.
She then asked if the additional tenants will have signage. Staff stated
they probably would be. Discussion followed as to where those signs
'could be located.
3. Commissioner Mosher asked if the monument sign would stay. Staff
stated it would.
4. Commissioner Ellson asked if there was a limit to the amount of signage.
Staff stated there was and it was based on the amount of frontage. She
further asked who the signage between the floors would identify. Staff
stated it could be either. First or second floor tenants.
5. Commissioner Ellson asked who retains ownership of the building. Staff
stated it was owned by a partnership.
6. There being no further questions, Commissioners Mosher/Ellson moved
to adopt Minute Motion 93-033 approving Sign Application 93-197 with
the amendment of Condition #5. Unanimously approved.
C. Sign Application 93-215 - Laguna de la Paz; a request of Roger Snellenberger
(Roger Snellenberger & Associates) for a sign adjustment to allow a permanent
wall sign on Washington Street, north of Eisenhower Drive.
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 and as the applicant was not present,
Commissioners Ellson/Mosher moved to continue the matter to their next
meeting in order to allow the applicant to bring in a scale drawing with
a color board. Unanimously approved.
D. Plot Plan 92-460; a request of Shell Oil Company for approval of a one year
extension of time to allow construction and operation of a service station and car
wash.
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.
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2. Chairwoman Barrows asked if Shell Oil would be asking for modifications
to their plan. Staff stated they probably would due to the approval ARCO
received.
3. There being no further discussion, Commissioners Marrs/Mosher moved
to adopt Minute Motion 93-034 approving an extension for Plot Plan 92-
460 as requested. Unanimously approved.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Commissioner Mosher asked that the Minutes be amended on page 5 to read,
'...stated the parking plan exists throughout...". There being no further changes
or amendments, Commissioners Mosher/Ellson moved and seconded a motion to
approve the Minutes of June 8, 1993 as corrected. Unanimously approved.
VII. OTHER- None
VIII. AD.IOURNMENT
A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Ellson/Mosher to adjourn this regular
meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July
13, 1993, at 7:00 P.M. at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:26 P.M., June 22, 1993.
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