PCMIN 11 23 1999 MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
November 23, 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 Kirk who asked Commissioner Abels to lead the flag salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Richard Butler, Steve Robbins, Robert Tyler,
and Chairman Tom Kirk.
C. Staffpresent: Jerry Herman, Community Development Director, 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: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of November 9,
1999. Commissioner Tyler asked that Page 2, Item 3 be amended by deleting the
word "not" at the end of the first sentence. There being no further changes, it was
moved and seconded by Commissioners Robbins/Butler to approve the minutes as
corrected. Unanimously approved.
B. Department Report: None.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Tentative Tract Map 27519. Revision#l; a request of Century-Crowell Communities
for a recommendation of approval to eliminate a Condition of Approval requiring
golf course screening along the south boundary of a 70 single family lot subdivision
on 17.5 acres
1. Commissioner Butler excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest
and withdrew from the dias.
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2. Chairman Kirk opened the public heating 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. Staff requested that a change be made to recommended
Condition//93 as follows: "The requirement for golf course screening along
the south property line shall be deleted upon the close of escrow of the
purchas~ of the La Quinta Golf Ranch property by the applicant. Proof of the
close, of escrow shall be supplied to the Community Development
Department prior to occupancy of any of the homes in this Tract."
3. Commissioner Robbins stated that removal of the condition for screening
based on the "close of escrow' does not guarantee the golf school will go
away just because it is owned by someone else. Staff stated that is tree, but
it is staff's understanding the developer would close the school. The
condition would be modified to state that no Certificates of Occupancy would
be issued until the school was closed.
4. Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission.
Mrs. Marty Butler, representing Century Crowell Communities, stated they
supported the conditions as. submitted. _
5. Mr. Gary Hopkins, owner of the La Quinta Golf Range, stated he concurred
with the conditions, but questioned what would happen if the sale did not go
through and homes were sold without the owners having knowledge that the
Golf School could potentially remain. The escrow to purchase the school is
to close in June, but if the sale does not go through and people see a screen
being c6nstmcted at a later date, they do not want to have homeowners upset
with them. The potential buyers should be notified that if it falls 'out of
escrow, a screen will be installed. Chairman Kirk asked staff to address this
issue. Ms. Butler stated they would issue a disclosure to all property owners
and a copy would be given to staff.
6. There being no further discussion, Chairman Kirk closed the public heating
and opened the issue for Commission discussion.
7. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-079
recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 27519
Revision//2, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as amended.
a. Condition//93: The requirement for golf course screening along the
south property line shall be deleted upon the close of escrow of the
purchase of the La Quinta Golf Ranch property by the applicant and
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closure of the Golf School. Proof of the close of escrow shall be
supplied to the Community Development Department prior to
occupancy of any of the homes in this Tract.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk.
NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Butler.
Commissioner Butler rejoined the Commission.
B. Revised Tentative Tract Map 29147; a request of KSL Land Corporation for approval
to increase the number of single family lots from 133 to 152, add other common lots,
and remove a private street lot on 172.88 acres
1. Chairman Kirk 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
Departshent.
2. Senior Engineer Steve Speer went over the Public Works Department
recommended revisions to the Conditions of Approval: Condition #37.A. 1;
#37.A.2; #37.A.3; #38.A.
3. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner
Tyler asked staff if the 10ts were still above the minimum square footage
required by the Specific Plan. Staff stated this was tree.
4. Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission.
Mr. Chris Bergh, MDS Consulting representing the applicant, stated they
concurred with all the conditions as revised. He requested that Condition #70
have the word "residential" added at the beginning of the sentence.
5. Commissioner Tyler asked the applicant to show on the map the changes
proposed. Mr. Bergh did so.
6. There being no further discussion, Chairman Kirk closed the public hearing
and opened the issue for Commission discussion.
7. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Butler/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-080
recommending to the City Council approval of Revised Tentative Tract Map
29147, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as amended.
a. Condition #5: Delete
b. Condition #36: Delete
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C. Condition #37.A. 1 · Madison Street (primary Arterial) - Construct the
east half of an 86 foot street improvement including the full 18-foot
landscape median and, if the west side has not been improved, a 16
foot southbound lane."
d. Condition #37.A.' Delete the last paragraph
e. Condition #37.A.2.: Avenue 58 (Primary Arterial) - Construct north
half of 86 foot street improvement including hall of the 18 foot
landscape median.
f. Condition #70: "Residential gates..."
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman
Kirk. NOES' None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Continued - Site Development Permit 98-632. Amendment # 1; a request of Century-
Crowell Communities for approval of minor architectural and floor plan changes for
prototype residential units for Tract 23773, north of Fred Waring Drive, west of
Adams Street within Starlight Dunes.
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1. Commissioner Butler excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest
and withdrew from the dias.
2. Chairman Kirk asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa
presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on
the file in the Community Development Department.
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3. Chairman Kirk asked staff if the Architectural and Landscaping Review
Committee had reviewed the plans. Staff stated no .because the changes were
minor.
4. Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the
Commissioner. Ms. Marty Butler, representing Century-Crowell
Communities stated they had no objections to the conditions as
recommended.
5. Commissioner Tyler asked if the Homeowners' Association for Starlight
Dunes had approved the plans. Ms. Butler stated the HOA was not in favor
of one facade on Plan 4A and they would delete that elevation to resolve their
concerns. Commissioner Tyler questioned why the statement "by Bermuda
Dunes Country Club" appeared on the plans and if they had approval from
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the Bermuda Dunes Country Club to use their name. Ms. Butler stated she
did not know and corrected the number of lots to be developed to be 86 lots.
Commissioner Tyler questioned'the location of the laundry room located off
the foyer of the Plan 2 as being different. He asked if Plan 3 could be built
with an additional garage. Staff noted they had amended the plan to be in
conformance with Code.
6. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public comment. There being
none, the item was open for Commission discussion.
7. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Tyler/Robbins to adopt Iglinute Motion 99-024 approving Site Development
Permit 98-632, Amendment #1, subject to the Findings and Conditions of
Approval as recommended. Unanimously approved.
Commissioner Butler rejoined the Commission.
B. Environmental Assessment 99-390 and Capital Improvement Project 98-18 for the
- Cove Oasis Trailhead; a request of the City for certification of the Addendum to the
Enviromental Impact Report for the 1992 General Plan Update.
1. Chairman Kirk 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.
2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner
Butler asked if the trash receptacle and other amenities would come back
before the Commission. Staff stated it would go before the Council.
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3. Commissioner Tyler asked if the emergency phone would be similar to those
located on the freeway. Staff stated yes.
3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Abels/Butler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-
081 certifying the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the
1992 General Plan Update.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman
Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
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VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Commissioner Tyler gave a report on the City Council meeting of November 16,
1999
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Abels to
adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to be held December 14, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission
was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. on November 23, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
ive Secretary
City o~uinta, California
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