PCMIN 07 12 1994 MINUTES
PLANNIIqG COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
July 12, 1994 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairwoman Barrows.
Commissioner Abels led the flag salute.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairwoman Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Adolph,
Abels, Ander~n, Butler, Gardner, and Chairwoman Barrows.
B. Commissioners Abels/Adolph moved and seconded a motion to excuse
Commissioner Newkirk. Unanimously approved.
C. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Dawn Honeywell,
Associate Planner Leslie Cherry, and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer.
III PRESENTATION:
A. Chairwoman Barrows presented a plaque of appreciation to Commissioner Marrs
and Commissioner Ellson (who was absen0. The Commission stated their best
wishes to both Commissioner Marrs and Ellson. Commissions Adolph/Abels
moved to adopt Resolutions 94-020 and 94-021 as presented to Commissioners
Man's and Ellson, respectively. Commissioner Marrs expressed his appreciation
and enjoyment serving on the Planning Commission.
IV. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR:
A. Chairwoman Barrows opened the nominations for Chair. Commissioner Abels
nominated Don Adolph. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. There
being no further nominations, Chairwoman Barrows closed the nominations and
asked for the vote. Commissioner Adolph was elected unanimously.
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Chairman Adolph asked staff to look into whether their were provisions in the
By-laws for the Chair to serve a rotating six month term in order to give the
entire Commission an opportunity to gain experience as chairman. City Attorney
Dawn Honeywell stated she would review the Ordinance and report back to the
Planning Commission at their next meeting.
B. Chairman Adolph asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Gardner
nominated Jacques Abels. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion. There
being no further nominations, Chairman Adolph closed the nominations and asked
for the vote. Commissioner Abels was elected unanimously.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT- None
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Commissioners Gardner and Anderson withdrew from the first public hearing due to a possible
conflict of interest with Tentative Tract 27952.
A. PLOT PLAN 94-527; a request of John Saier, Jr. (KSL Recreation) for approval
to construct a two level +27,000 square foot golf clubhouse facility for the Citrus
Golf Resort on +8 acres.
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. There being no questions of staff, Chairman Adolph opened the public
hearing. Mr. David Erickson, representing the applicant, stated they were
in agreement with all the conditions as submitted by staff.
3. Chairman Adolph asked if the applicant had any plans for signage on
Jefferson Street. Mr. Erickson stated the signage was already there.
4. Chairman Adolph stated he felt the clubhouse looked like an institution as
there was no architectural treatment such as overhangs to dress the
building up. Mr. Erickson stated they were considering adding awnings.
5. Commissioner Barrows asked if the windows on the west elevation could
be screened with landscaping. Mr. Erickson stated this area was planned
to hold large functions and would have large overhangs with awnings.
6. Chairman Adolph asked if there would be an outdoor eating area. Mr.
Erickson stated they were not shown on the plans, but there were plans
for a 20-foot by 40-foot terrace off the grill area with a grass terrace.
There would be umbrellas and picnic tables.
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7. There being no further questions, Chairman Adolph closed the public
hearing. Planning Director Jerry Herman clarified the changes to
Conditions of Approval.
a. Condition t2 - add to thc last sentence "...unless thc Municipal
Code changes."
b. Condition #37 - change "45-days to 90-days".
c. Condition #38 - add new condition "Minor architectural changes
(i.e., awnings, etc.) can be approved by the Director of Planning
and Development provided the changes do not drastically modify
the character of the approved building elevations."
8. There being no further questions, Commissioners Abels/Barrows moved
to adopt Minute Motion 94-020 approving Plot Plan 94-527, subject to the
amended conditions. Unanimously approved.
Commissioners Anderson and Gardner rejoined the Commission.
VII. BUSINF.~S SESSION:
A. PLOT PLAN 88-395. AMENDMENT #1: a request of Garry Hopkins for
A approval to install a golf ball barrier along the south side of the La Quinta Golf
Ranch.
1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning
and Development Department.
2. Commissioner Anderson asked the applicant if the material would stand
up to the environment. Mr. Hopkins stated he had spoken to the
manufacturers and the life of the material is 7-10 years. Commissioner
Anderson asked if staff had reviewed any specifications on the material.
Staff stated they had not.
3. Chairman Adolph asked if the applicant had any objections to the
conditions. Mr. Hopkins stated he had no objections.
4. Chairman Adolph asked if the height of the netting was the same for the
entire length. Mr. Hopkins stated it was as they used the tee in the back.
5. Chairman Adolph asked if the applicant had any problem with the
_ stipulation of using Oleanders along Westward Ho Drive in place of palm
trees. Mr. Hopkins stated he did not.
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6. There being no further questions, Commissioners Anderson/Barrows
moved to adopt Minute Motion 94-021 approving Plot Plan 88-398,
Amendment #1, subject to the attached conditions. Unanimously
approved.
B. STREET VACATION 94-026; a request of Fred Wilson for a General Plan
Consistency Finding for a street vacation to vacate a five foot wide public utility
easement along the north side of Lots 15 and 16 of Santa Carmelita at Vale La
Quinta (Unit 17).
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. There being no questions of staff or the applicant, Commissioners
Abels/Barrows moved to adopt Minute Motion 94-022 approving the
Consistency Findings for Street Vacation 94-026 with the General Plan.
Unanimously approved.
VH. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of June 28, 1994, it was moved and
seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Abels to adopt the minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
Vlllo OTHER-
A. Staff explained to the new Commissioners the rotation of the required attendance
of the Planning Commissioners at the City Council meetings.
IX. AD.IOU'RNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Barrows/Abels to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting
of the Planning Commission on July 26, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. at the La Quinta City Hall Council
Chamber. This meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:36 P.M.,
July 12, 1994.
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