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2000 08 22 PC Minutes MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA August 22, 2000 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chairman Robbins who.asked Commissioner Butler to lead the flag salute. B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Richard Butler, Tom Kirk, Robert Tyler, and Chairman Steve Robbins. C. Staff present: Assistant City Attorney John Ramirez, 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 Robbins asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of joint meeting of July 25, 2000. There being no corrections, it was · moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to approve the minutes as submitted. B. Department Report: None. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Environmental Assessment 98-367, General Plan Amendment 98-049, Zone Change 98-088. Specific Plan 99-041, and Conditional Use Permit 2000-05, a request of KSL Development Corporation for certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report, a General Plan Amendment to change Low Density Residential to Tourist Commercial, a Zone Change -- from Low Density Residential to Tourist Commercial, review of development guidelines and standards for "Villa La Quinta" Specific Plan a multi-phased resort timeshare; and a Conditional Use Permit to allow timeshare development in a Tourist Commercial Zone, for the property located west of Eisenhower Drive and north/northwest of Avenida Fernando. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wpd Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 1. Chairman Robbins opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio informed the Commission that the applicant has requested a continuance of this project to October 10, 2000. 2. There being no questions of staff or public comment, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Tyler to continue this item to October 10, 2000. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2000-682; a request of Anthony and Wanda Matranga - World Gym for approval of architectural, landscaping, and site plans for the construction of a 1 5,500 square foot commercial building for use as a fitness center located on Lot 8 of Parcel Map 29351 within La Quinta Corporate Center, Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. 1. Chairman Robbins 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. 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked about where the post office will be in relation to this project. 3. Commissioner Abels asked staff to identify on the site plan where the gas station, USA Petroleum, was located. Staff noted its location as well as the location of the self storage facility. 4. Commissioner Tyler asked why the decoratiVe grid pattern was added to the second story. Staff stated because it was at a higher elevation than the other buildings it could always be visible. 5. Commissioner Butler asked why a colored elevation was not submitted. Staff stated the applicant would present it during their presentation. 6. Commissioner Tyler asked why a condition had not been added regarding the sign program. Staff stated that if it is in conformance with the Specific Plan sign program then it is staff approval. Commissioner Tyler asked if the lighting plan would include parking lot lighting as none was shown on the plan. Staff stated it will be in conformance with the Specific Plan lighting program. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wpd 2 Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 7. Chairman Robbins asked about the grading plan specifically, it appears the entire site will drain to the middle of the project and has no apparent outlet, and no capacity to conform with Conditions//12 or/113 to hold the 100 year storm on site and to have a routed way for excess flow from the Site. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated the second half of the first sentence of Condition //12 states, "or otherwise directed to its storm drain system approved by City Engineer." Chairman Robbins asked if there was a storm drain system on this site. Staff stated the applicant must get the drainage to the street and once it gets to the street it will find its way to the storm .drain system. They have the right to present what they want to build and staff conditions it to City standards. Chairman Robbins asked if they could have a common retention basin or if it would have to drain to the Channel. Staff stated they would have to redesign their drainage system to ensure it would drain to the Channel. Chairman Robbins stated that if it is going to the Channel, it seems there should be a condition regarding nuisance water. Staff stated the master developer of the center is conditioned, under the Specific Plan, to drain and filter all water into the Channel. 8. Chairman Robbins asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Mark Valentino, architect representing World Gym, stated he was available to answer any questions. 9. Chairman Robbins asked if there was any other public comment, There being none, Chairman Robbins closed the public participation portion of the hearing and opened the project for Commission discussion. 10. Commissioner Tyler asked that the staff report on Page 2 be corrected to read, "south, east". 11. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-052 approving Site Development Permit 2000- 682, subject to the conditions as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wpd 3 Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 C. Village Use Permit 2000-003; a request of Coronel Enterprise, Inc. for approval of architectural, landscaping, lighting and site plans for multi- tenant office building located on the west side of Avenida Villa, south of Calle Tampico, north of Frances Hack Park within "The Village". 1. Chairman Robbins 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. 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Kirk stated the staff report references The Village at La Quinta Guidelines "require", and asked whether the Guidelines require anything. Staff noted the word should be "recommend". 3. Commissioner Tyler stated it was his understanding the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee wanted the ornamental wrought iron on the staircase. Staff stated it was added to the conditions. Commissioner Tyler asked about the condition that allows traffic to flow through the applicant's parking lot to get to the adjacent property. Who requested Condition #417. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated it is a common requirement to have the applicant provide reciprocal access across the alleyways in commercial areas. The applicant did not ask for it. The lots in this area are very narrow and the applicants will have to provide parking in the rear. Therefore this provision provides for an alternate way to pass through instead of individual driveways on each lot. Commissioner Tyler asked how far will this go, just to the next lot, or across the street? Staff stated the easement should cascade to the end of the block. Commissioner Tyler stated this would turn the parking lot into an alleyway.. Staff stated it would be a parking lot. CommisSioner Tyler stated he would prefer if access was restricted to the next lot over and if they had trouble obtaining the two lots, they could come in the other way so there would-not be a raceway. He would like this added to Condition #41 that access be limited to vacant property to the north, Lot 9. Commissioner Tyler asked where staff was requesting a firewall on rear lot line. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated it was on the north property line. Commissioner Tyler asked how high the building wall would be. Staff stated 1 9 feet, the top of the roof tile is 24 feet 6 inches. Discussion followed regarding the wall. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wpd 4 Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 4. Commissioner Butler agreed that architectural detail was needed on the wall facing the alleyway. Staff noted they could work with the applicant to add detail. 5. Chairman Robbins suggested they use popouts. Staff noted the Commission recommended a grid technique with the Starbucks building. 6. Commissioner Tyler stated the parking was minimal and then the garage is to be used' for storage, not parking. Staff stated the intent is to be used for parking. 7. Commissioner Butler asked if this building had a garage, could this later be used as a loft house in the Village. Staff stated it was a possibility, but the owner would need a new or revised Village Use Permit. 8. Commissioner Kirk asked if staff thought this was under parked. Staff stated no. 9. Chairman Robbins stated somewhere in the Village there is a new building was being constructed and no consideration was given for placement of the water meter and detector check that sticks out of the ground and no place was set aside for the fire detector check. On this building in the front there is nothing but sidewalk and no place for a water meter or above ground fire detector check. When staff is reviewing plans, they need to be aware of this. 10. Chairman Robbins asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Zeke Coronel, applicant, stated he would work with the Commission and/or staff to improve the building. 1 1. Commissioner Tyler stated he was glad to see a building being built in the Village. He had already expressed his concern on the 'blank wall facing the alley. Mr. Coronel stated his designer Skip Lynch may have some ideas. He would suggest landscaping, or popouts. Commissioner Tyler suggested he work with staff to get -- some additional architectural details. 1 2. Commissioner Abels stated he was in favor of project but would like to see more detail on the plans so the Commission can come to a conclusion. The information presented is sketchy. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-00.wpd 5 Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 - 1 3. Mr. Skip Lynch stated he had submitted colored renderings, and in referenCe to the alley elevation, the wall is recessed and windows could be added on the top floor. There will be buildings in front sometime in the future, that is why they did not add the detail. As it relates to the water meter, it is their hope to have it located under the stairwell where it will be out of the way. 14. Commissioner Tyler asked if the applicant had any objection to providing access through his parking lot for the adjoining property owner when he developed his property. Mr. Coronel stated he had no objection. Commissioner Tyler asked if he had any objection to paying for the improvements for the north one-half of the alley only along his frontage. Staff would revise the condition. 1 5. Chairman Robbins asked if there was any other public comment, There being none, Chairman Robbins closed the public participation portion of the hearing and opened the project for Commission discussion. 16. Commissioner Kirk agreed with all suggestions and approved of the windows for architectural detail, but in regard to the cascading parking, he agrees with staff's recommendation because of the alleys and dense network of streets, it is an opportunity to make the parking for those lots more efficient. The City will be able to take out some of the asphalt on future projects and maybe even increase the floor area ratio. 17. Chairman Robbins stated he agrees with staff's recommendation. 18. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-053 approving Village Use Permit 2000-003, subject to the conditions as submitted/amended: a. Condition #9b: revised to state "along the property frontage". b. Condition #41: corrected to state the property to the north c. Condition #42: add "prior to issuance of building permit staff is to work with the applicant to provide design articulation on the south elevation,-i.e, windows along the second floor. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C:\Mv Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wDd (~ Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 C. General Plan Amendment 2000-069, Specific Plan 90-015 Amendment #3, Specific Plan 90-017 Amendment #1, Tract 28838 Amendment #1, Tract 29136 Amendment #1, and Tract 29147 Amendment #2; a request of KSL Development Corporation/Forrest Haag 1 .) to amend the General Plan Policy 3-6.3.2 to require Arterial streets to have sidewalks only on one side if a multi-purpose trail is required on the other side of the street; and 2.) To amend the above-noted specific plans and tracts to eliminate the required sidewalk on the east side of Madison Street for the property, located on the east side of Madison Street, north of Airport Boulevard to 58TM Avenue. 1. Chairman Robbins 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. 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Kirk commended the applicant on his presentation. 3. Chairman Robbins asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Forrest H'aag, representing KSL, Stated he had no questions. 4. Chairman Robins asked if there was any liability regarding horses and people on the same path. Staff stated Council recommended it be multi-purpose and not exclusively an equestrian trail. 5.. Chairman Robbins asked if there was any other public comment, There being none, Chairman Robbins closed the public participation portion of the hearing and opened the project, for Commission discussion. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-054 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 2000-069. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wpd 7 Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 7. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-055 recommending approval of Specific Plan 90-01 5, Amendment//3, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-056 recommending approval of Specific Plan 90-017, Amendment//3, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-057 recommending approval of Tract 28838, Amendment//1, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 1 0. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-058 recommending approval of Tract 29136, Amendment//1, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-059 recommending approval of Tract 29147, Amendment//2, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C:\Mv Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wDd 8 Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 D. Site Development Permit 99-653. Amendment //1; a request of KSL Development Corporation/Forrest Haag for redesign of the Norman Golf Course Maintenance Facility northwest corner of Tiburon Drive and Airport Boulevard within the Norman Course. 1. Chairman Robbins 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. 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked if there was a wall between the maintenance yard and golf course. Staff stated there was a six or seven foot high wall. 3. Chairman Robbins asked if there was a wall on the south side. Staff stated a perimeter wall six feet in height is constructed. 4. Commissioner Tyler asked the height of the peak of the roof. Staff noted the highest point was 14 feet, the original structure was slightly over 19 feet. 5. Chairman Robbins asked if it would be seen from Airport Boulevard. Staff noted it would not if they provide the heavy landscaping as recommended. 6. Chairman Robbins asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Forrest Haag, representing KSL, stated it is a conversion of a building to a more efficient shed building. It is a Iow profile as compared to the previous design. His only concern 'is in regard to the condition which requires 72" box trees. The perimeter landscaping that covers Tiburon and Airport Boulevard which are approved by CVWD, have 42" box. He is requesting a compromise of a 60" box trees. The Code requires 24" box trees and they went to a 42" box tree, as it is at their entrance. 7. There being no questions of the applicant, Chairman Robbins asked if there was any other public comment. There being none, Chairman Robbins closed the public participation' portion of the hearing and opened the project for Commission discussion. 8. Commissioner Abels asked staff why they were asking for a 72" box as he agrees with the applicant that a 60" box tree would be sufficient. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-00,wpd ~) Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 9. Commissioner Butler asked staff if the requirement to use fast growing trees wouldn't satisfy the problem. Staff stated that was a possibility, but even with a fast growing tree, it will be two or three years before it will effectively screen the building. 10. Commissioner. Abels asked if 72" was ever required before. Staff stated it was not required very often. Commissioner Abels suggested specifying the calipher instead of box size. Staff suggested height in order to get the building screened. 11. Commissioner Butler state, d the problem is to screen the building and suggested staff work with the applicant to adequately screen the building. 1 2. Commissioner Kirk suggested staying with a 42" box as requested by the applicant as minimum, and work with applicant to achieve the desired landscaping. 1 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-060 approving Site Development Permit 99-653, Amendment//1, subject to the conditions as amended' a. Condition //28' Require a minimum of a 42" box tree and work with staff to reach the desired heavy landscaping. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN' None. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Temporary Use Permit 2000-256; a request of KSL Desert Resorts, Inc. for approval of 10th Annual Mariachi Festival to be held on September 2 and 3, 2000, at the La Quinta Hotel and PGA West Tennis Fitness Center. 1. Chairman Robbins 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. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wpd ] 0 Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked if there had been any problems in the past years. Staff stated they knew of none. 3. Commissioner Butler stated its acceptable as long as the homeowners are satisfied. 4. Chairman Robbins asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Maury Mortensen, Director of Security Loss Prevention for K SL Desert Resorts, explained the parking and lighting for the parking lots. They will be notifying homeowners within 500 feet of the lights that will be used. There will be providing more than 272 for overflow parking spaces; closer to 600-700 spaces. There would be three Riverside County Sheriffs at each of the locations on Avenida Fernando, the main entry to the Hotel and directing traffic at 50th Avenue and Eisenhower Drive as the flow can be heavy at the 6:00 p.m. hour. In addition, they will have volUnteers as well as the Hotel's own security people watching cars inside the complex. Shuttle service will be provided to move people back and forth from the Hotel. 5. Commissioner Tyler asked if the dirt would be treated. Mr. Mortensen stated they would be doing so. 6. Chairman Robbins asked if there was any other public comment, There being none, Chairman Robbins closed the public participation portion of the meeting and opened the project for Commission discussion. 7. There being no further discussion, itwas moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to adopt Minute Motion 2000-012 approving Temporary Use Permit 2000-256, subject to the. conditions as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. Temporary Use Permit 2000-255; a request of A to Z Party Rentals for approval of a meal and seating tent for 500 people from August 26, 2000 to September 3, 2000 for the Los Flores parking area at the La Quinta Hotel. 1. Chairman Robbins 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. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OOiwpd ] ] Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2000 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Kirk questioned whether the Commission should be conditioning every event at the Hotel to have a temporary use permit. Staff stated it was only required when the public parking areas are taken out of use. 3. Chairman Robbins asked if there was any other public comment, There being none, Chairman Robbins closed the public participation portion of the meeting and opened the project for Commission discussion. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to adopt Minute Motion 2000-013 approving Temporary Use Permit 2000-256, subject to the conditions as submitted. Unanimously approved. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Commissioner Tyler gave a report of the Council meeting of August 1 5, 2000. IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Butler to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held September 1 2, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. on August 22, 2000. Respectfully submitted, ~cutive Secretary City of La Ouinta, California C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC8-22-OO.wpd ] 2