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PCMIN 04 13 1999 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA April 13, 1999 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at '7:00 P.M. by Chairman Tyler who asked Commissioner Abels to lead the flag salute. B. Chairman Tyler requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler. C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Dawn Honeywell, Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Senior Engineer Steve Speer,. Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confmned IV. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS: A. Chairman Tyler presented Stewart Woodard with a Resolution of Appreciation for his work on the Planning Commission. V. CONSENT ITEMS: A. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of March 9, 1999. Chairman Tyler asked that Page 4 needed to have an item added opening the public comment portion of the public hearing; Page 7, Item 19, correct the spelling of the word Utrack". There being no further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioner Butler/Abels to adopt the Minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved with Commissioner Kirk abstaining. B. Department Report: None. VI. PUBLI'C HEARINGS: A. Environmental Assessment 98-375, Specific Plan 98-034. and Parcel Mai> ~.905¢,; a request of Lundin Development for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact for development principles and design guidelines of a 111,000 square foot shopping'center and subdivision of 12.5 acres into seven parcels and one remainder parcel located on the northwest comer of Jefferson Street and 50~ Avenue. C :hMy Documents\WPDOCS~PC4-13-99.wpd Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 1. Chairman Tyler stated a request had been received from the applicant to continue this item. It was'moved and seconded by Commissioners Robbins/Abels to continue this item to April 27, 1999. Unanimously approved. B. Continued - Site Development Permit 99-647; a request of Century-Crowell Communities for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four new prototype residences located in Tract 21846-3 and Tract 24317-1 in PGA West. 1. Chairman Tyler informed everyone that a request for continuance had been received from the applicant. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to continue Site Development Permit 99-647 to April 27, 1999. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 98-619. Amendment # 1; a request of RJT Homes, LLC. for approval of development plans for two new prototype single family houses ranging in size from 1,984 to 2004 square feet under Specific Plan 83-001 located on the north side of Calle Tampico, west of Park Avenue, and east of Calle Rondo in La Quinta Fairways. 1. Chairman Tyler opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff noted the applicant had submitted two new elevations with a modified ridge line as required by the ALRC and staff recommends approval of the changed elevations. 2. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Abels asked if Condition #7 should be deleted. Staff concurred that the condition should be deleted. There being no further questiOns, Chairman Tyler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Chad Myer, Project Manager for RJT, stated he was here to answer any questions of the Commission. 3. Chairman Tyler asked if anyone else would like to speak on this item. Mr. Alex Kunzler, 50-340 Spyglass, questioned whether his property was directly · in front of the proposed models as he was concerned with the dust and wanted to be assured the lots would be landscaped. Mr. Myer stated the models would be located across from his house and the area would be planted or sprayed to prevent any dust problems. Discussion followed as to the process for construction of the models and the concern for dust control. 4. There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and opened to Commission discussion. C:WIy Documents\WPDOCS~C4-13-99.wpd Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 5. Chairman Tyler stated he was not comfortable.with the suggested changes in regard to the ridge line. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99- 024 approving Site Development Permit 98-619, Amendment #1, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Buffer, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. D. Tract 28838. Amendmerlt #l; a request of Reilly Homes for approval of an amendment to a final map reconfiguring the shape of various single family and common lots adjacent to the intersection of Legends Way with Muirfield Avenue and Troon Way under Specific Plans 83002 and 90-017 plans for two new prototype single family houses ranging in size from 1,984 to 2004 square feet under Specific Plan 83-001. 1. Chairman Tyler opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Principal Planner start Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Robbins asked if this was just a change to the landscaping lots. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated that there were too many changes to lot lines to process this as a lot line adjustment due to recent City ordinance revision. Therefore, the proposed revisions need to be processed as an amended final map. There being no further question, Chairman Tyler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Chris Berg, MDS Consulting, stated he was here to answer any questions. 3. Chairman Tyler asked if anyone else would like to speak on this item: There ' being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the' hearing was closed and opened to Commission discussion. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99- 025 approving Tract 28838, Amendment #1, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C:WIy Documents\WPDOCSXPC4-13-99.wpd Planning Commission Minutes ._ March 9, 1999 E. Specific Plan 94-025. Time Extension; a request of Mr. John Green for approval of a time extension for the development principles and design guidelines of a master planned community of 277 single family houses on 331 acres located south of 584 Avenue and bisected by the furore extension of Jefferson Street. 1. Chairman Tyler opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff noted that Condition # 16 needed to be changed to delete "one story houses (22' high and less) shall be built within 200-feet of the Plan's perimeter." 2. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Kirk asked if this project would be required to make any changes in regard to our current Hillside Ordinance. Staff stated that to be in conformance with the Hillside Ordinance a conditional USe permit would need to be processed. The cut and fill shown on the grading exhibit was recommended for removal as it would be reviewed under a conditional use permit process. 3. Commissioner Kirk asked why a time deadline for the expiration of the specific plan was originally imposed on the project and now staff was asking it to be removed. Staff stated it was a process that was done on previous projects and staff was no longer requiting deadlines. 4. Commissioner Kirk asked Why staff was asking to remove review by the Planning Commission (Condition #7). Staff noted because it was a City document, therefore, necessary changes could be made at any time. 5. Commissioner Kirk asked why specific conditions regarding infrastructure improvements were not included in the specific plan and shouldn't they be in the specific plan document. Staffnoted yes, it should be and staff will give the applicant written directions on what will be expected. 6. Commissioner Kirk asked if Condition #81 was added to other projects. Staff noted it was inclUded on other projects. Commissioner Kirk noted the letter from the applicant's attorneys asked what would happen if they are unable to reach an agreement with The Quarry. Staff noted they had no access in or out of the 12 acres unless they reach an agreement. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated there is a recorded easement from The Quarry allowing access. 7. Chairman Tyler asked if the tract and site development permit would still contain the time deadline. Staff stated they would remain per the Zoning Code. C:~ty Documents\WPDOCSLPC4- ! 3-99.wpd · Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 8. Commissioner Butler asked what staff's reaction was to the letter received from the Bureau of Land Management. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated the City expects federal agencies to be responding to every project that is proposed near the mountains. However, there is nothing in this letter to be concerned with at this time. 9. Commissioner Robbins questioned Condition #51 as it was not relevant to this project. Also, Condition #68.C. asked for a "water agency plan" and he is unaware of such a plan. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated it would be reworded to delete any reference to the storm channel and Condition #68.C. would be deleted. 10. Commissioner Robbins stated that Conditions-#73 appears to be in conflict with itself as well as #74. Staff noted the last sentences would be deleted as well as Condition #78. 11. Commissioner Robbins questioned whether Condition #84 regarding school fees was State mandated. Staff stated it was state mandated fees. , 12. There being no further question, Chairman Tyler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Bob Mainiero, of Mainiero Smith & Associates representing the applicant, stated they' concurred with the recommended conditions as submitted and corrected. 13. Chairman Tyler asked if Mr. Mainiero had any comment regarding the easement. Mr. Mainiero stated they have an easement granted to them through The Quarry, but have been exploring alternative routes as well. 14. Chairman Tyler asked if anyone else would like to speak on this item. There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and opened to Commission discussion. 15. Commissioner Kirk asked if the applicant is not successful with negotiating the easement and they find an alternate route, would this come back to the Commission. Staff stated it would Come back for review and approval. Commissioner Kirk asked why time limits were placed on specific plans and why were they discontinued. Staff noted it was a discretion of staff. 16. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Robbins to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-026 approving Specific Plan 94-025, Time Extension, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as amended: a. Condition #16' Delete the first sentence. CSMy Documents\WPDOCSXPC4-13-99.wpd Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 b. Condition #51: If any portion of the 100-year, 24-hour storm flow from this development is to be conveyed directly or indirectly to bodies of water subject to the NPDES, the applicant may be required to design and install first-flush storage, oil/water separation devices, or other screening or pretreatment method(s)-to minimize the potential for conveyance of stormwater contamination to off-site locations. Drainage to off-site locations and methods of treatment or screening shall meet the approval of the City Engineer and other agencies that have jurisdiction. c. Condition #68.C: deleted. d. Conditions #73 and #74 would have any reference to letters received from CVWD or Imperial Irrigation deleted. e. Condition #78: deleted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman TYler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. F. Environmental Assessment 99-377 and Conditional Use Permit 99-043; a request of Airtouch Cellular for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental impact and wireless antennas with related equipment for cellular telephone service on an existing building within the Village Core Zoning District, at 78-080 Calle Estado. 1. Commissioner Kirk excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest and withdrew from the dias. 2. Chairman Tyler opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Depaxtment. 3. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of staff. There being nO questions of staff, Chairman Tyler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Joe Richards,' representing Airtouch, stated they were in agreement, with what was recommended by staff. 4. Commissioner Abels asked if this proposal was the same as what was approved for the Simon building. Staff stated it was. 5. Chairman Tyler asked if anyone else would like to speak on this item. There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and opened to Commission discussion. , C 5My Documents\WPDOC SXPC4-13-99.wpd Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 6. Commissioner Abels stated he was glad to have this site approved to improve the wireless communications in La Quinta. 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99- 027 Certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for .. Environmental Assessment 99-377. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler. NOES: None, ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk. ABSTAIN: None. 8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Buffer to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99- 028 approving Conditional Use Permit 99-043, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk. ABSTAIN: None. Commissioner Kirk rejoined the Commission. VII. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 99-648; a request of Century-Crowell Communities for approval of three new prototype residences and landscaping plans located south of Desert Stream Drive on the west side of Dune Palms Road in Tract 27519 (Aliso Del Rey). 1. Chairman Tyler asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Start Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Abels asked if the issues with the Golf School had been resolved. Staff noted it was in the process and the tract map had a condition requiring it to be · resolVed. 3. Commissioner Kirk asked if the Architectural and Landscaping Review ._ Committee's request for additional conditions had been addressed. Staff noted Conditions g4, #10, #11, and #12 all addressed their concerns. 4. Commissioner Butler asked staff to explain the clipped gable as he did not believe it added anything to the ridge line. Staff noted they were not concerned with the clipped gable as much as the applicant breaking up the ridge line. The building must take a jog or change in its elevation on any C :LMy Documents\WPDOCSXPC4-13-99.wpd Planning Commission Minutes _ March 9, 1999 future proposals. As this project was further along in its development stages, the ALRC was recommending the applicant provide alternatives that do not necessarily require a change to the building footprint. This applicant has nOt submitted any changes per their request, but they are conditioned to have the changes approved by staff. Discussion followed regarding potential alternatives to changing the ridge line. 5. Chairman Tyler stated he had a concern with Plan 5 in regard to the master bedroom and the retreat room. 6. There being no further questions, Chairman Tyler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Ed Knight, representing Cenmry- Crowell Communities, .stated they would work with staff to change the ridge line on the two prototypes. In regard to the Plan 5, they did remove the wing walls that allowed the retreat room to be converted to a bedroom. 7. Chairman Tyler asked when the applicant would be submitting the altemative designs for the ridge lines. Mr. Knight stated they would be ready in about 45 days. The screening for the golf school is costly and to date Mr. Hopkins has agreed to let them put the fence on the school property. 8. Commissioner Butler asked if the air conditioning for Plan 5 would be upgraded to accommodate the bedroom option on the garage. Mr. Knight stated it was included in the Title 24 calculations. 9. Commissioner Butler stated he would like to see the new drawings come back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Kirk concurred, that due to the nature of the tract and the location, he too would like to see it come back to the Commission. Commissioner Robbins concurred; he did not believe there was that much difference between the front elevations or the rear elevations and both should be addressed. 10. Commissioner Abels stated he would like to see this item continued to give the applicant time to make changes to the elevations. Mr. Knight stated he would prefer the continuance. 11. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Kirk to continue Site Development Permit 99-648 to April 27, 1999, to give the applicant time to change the building elevations on the facade in regard to roof height as well as design articulation for more diversity. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. C:hMy Documents\WPDOCSL~C4-13-99.wpd Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 IX. ' COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Chairman Tyler gave a report on the City Council meeting of April 6, 1999. B. Commissioner Abels asked if staff had made the changes to the staff reports and conditions as discussed at the joint meeting. Staff stated they had been discussed and staff would be highlighting those conditions that are an issues in the staff repons.. Commissioner Abels asked that a prototype be submitted to them'for their input. Staff stated they would have something to the Commission at their next meeting. C. Chairman Tyler asked why they had not been asked to review the sign for the new "Nails" business in the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center. Staff noted that as long. as they meet the requirements per the sign program they are not required to come before the Commission. D. Commissioner Abels stated the Sedgeway Group Economic Development study should be read by the Commission. He also asked that all mail addressed to the Commission be mailed to them directly. E. Commissioner Robbins asked where in the ordinance were minimum garage sizes addressed. Staff noted they were in the parking standards..Commissioner Robbins asked that the minimum depth be looked at as he believes the 20-foot depth is too small in relation to the new sport utility vehicles. Staff noted the height of the sport utility vehicles would not fit in the garages either. Discussion followed regarding garage sizes. Commissioner Butler stated he would also like to have side or rear loaded garages. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that if they are dealing with the vehicle size, the Commission will have to address the uncovered space size as well. If they increase the size of parking spaces, it will increase the amount of concrete in the front yard. X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Robbins to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held May 11, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:24 P.M. on April 13, 1999, Respectfully submitted, finta, California CSMy Documents\WPDOCSXPC4-13-99.wpd