2003 07 29 PC Minutes MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
July 29, 2003 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, Rick Daniels, Robert Tyler, and
Chairman Tom Kirk. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners .
Abels/Tyler to excuse Commissioner Quill.
C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Assistant
City Attorney Michael Houston, Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Assistant
City Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate
Engineer Brian Ching, Associate Planners Wallace Nesbit and Martin
Maga~a, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abels to amend the
Agenda to take Item "H" as Item "C", and reorganize the Agenda
accordingly. Unanimously approved.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of July
8, 2003. Commissioner Tyler asked that Page 1, Item III.A. be corrected
to show who made the motion; Page 8, Item 3, "utilities along Avenue
52 were to be undergrounded."; Page 1 4, Item 15, "Commissioner Quill
asked if the applicant had been approved .... "There being no further
corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abels
to approve the minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved.
2. Department Report: Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer introduced
Associate Engineer Brian Ching to the Commission.
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V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Site Development Permit 2003-773; a request of California Cove
Communities for consideration of architectural plans for three new single
family prototype residential units with two different elevations for each
unit within the Greg Norman Golf Course development located at the
northeast corner of Madison Street and Airport Boulevard.
1. Planning Manager Oscar Orci informed the Commission the
applicant had requested this item be tabled.
2. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Tyler/Abels to table the project. Unanimously
approved.
B. Continued - Zoning Ordinance Amendment 200.3-076; a request of the
City for consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Code relating to
Front and Side Yard Setbacks and Lot Sizes: for Sections 9.30.020,
.030, .040, .050, .060,.070 - Residential Districts; Section 9.50.O70.B
- Residential Development Standards; Section 9.60.060.B- Supplemental
Residential Regulations; Section 9.60.320.C - Resort Residential; Table
9.2 - Residential Development Standards; Figure 9.1 - Development
Standards: RVL and RL Districts; Figure 9.2 - Development Standards:
RC Districts; Figure 9.3 - Development Standards: RM and RMH
Districts; Figure 9.4 - Development Standards: RH and RSP Districts.
1. 'Planning Manager Oscar Orci stated staff was requesting a
continuance to allow additional time for staff and the Building
Industry Association, and others, to discussthe potential changes
to the Code, before bringing it back to the Commission.
2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioner Tyler/Abels to
continue Zoning Code Amendment 2003-076 to October 14,
2003. Unanimously approved.
C. Zoning Code Amendment 2003-077; a request of the City for review of
proposed, changes to Chapter 8.13 regarding Water Efficient
Landscaping.
1. Planning Manager Oscar Orci informed the Commission additional
time was needed to make certain the proposed Changes are
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consistent with current City policies.
2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Daniels to
continue Zoning Code Amendment 2003-077, to the meeting of
October 14, 2003. Unanimously approved.
D. Village Use Permit 2003-017; a request of Alan O'Neil for consideration
of an addition of approximately 688 square feet to an existing single
family home and the conversion of the structure into administrative
offices for a telecommunications company on a 0.24 acre site located at
51-455 Desert Club Drive.
1~. Chairman Kirk excused himself due to a potential conflict of
interest due to the proximity of his residence to the site, and left
the dias.
2. Vice Chairman Abels opened the public hearing and asked for the
staff report. Associate Planner Martin Maga~a presented the
information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file
in the Community Development Department.
3. Vice Chairman Abels asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Tyler asked if this site had previously been used as
a commercial site. Staff stated yes. Commissioner Tyler asked
about the number of parking spaces on the site. Staff indicated
the location of the parking spaces.
4. Commissioner Daniels asked how long the air conditioning unit had
been in its existing location. Staff noted eight years and the Code
does require screening.
5. There being no further questions of staff, Vice Chairman Abels
asked if there was any public comment. There being no public
comment, the public participation portion of the hearing was
closed and open to Commission discussion.
6. Commissioner Daniels stated he agreed with staff's
recommendations except for the screening of the air conditioning
equipment..
7. Commissioner Tyler stated he agreed. His concerns was adequate
parking, He went by the site and there were numerous vehicles at
the site and he would like to see a specific number of parking
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spaces required before approving the permit. In regard to the trash,
this should be worked out between the applicant and Waste
Management, as long as it is out of sight. Associate Planner
Magafia asked if three parking spaces was an adequate number.
$. Vice Chairman Abels stated he did not agree with deleting
Condition #7, as he thought it was needed.
9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Daniels/Abels to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2003-052 approving Village Use Permit 20003-027, as
recommended by staff and amended.
a. Condition added: There shall be a total of four parking
spaces
b. Condition #7: Deleted
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Tyler, and Vice Chairman
Abels. NOES: None. ABSENT: Chairman Kirk and
Commissioner Quill. ABSTAIN: None.
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Chairman Kirk rejoined the Commission.
E. Village Use Permit 2003-016; a request of Frank Glynn for Rael
Development Corp., for consideration of a two story, six unit apartment
building located on the east side of Avenida Martinez, south of Calle
Tampico.
1. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff
report. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Tyler asked if the parking spaces were covered.
Staff stated they are shown as being covered. Commissioner
Tyler stated the Code requires them to have 1 2.4 covered parking
spaces and three for guests. He also noted a conflict between
Conditions #39 and #41. Staff clarified. Commissioner Tyler
asked staff to clarify Condition #42. Staff explained this meant
they must be adaptable to ADA requirements.
3. CommissiOner Daniels asked if there was bus service in this area.
.Staff stated there was.
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4. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if
the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Frank
Glynn, architect for the project, gave a presentation on the project.
5. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of the applicant.
Commissioner Tyler asked if the parking spaces were covered.
Mr. Glynn stated they were and he would not object to a condition
requiring them to be.
6. Commissioner Daniels asked if the applicant had an objection to
the solid wall on the balcony. Mr. Glynn stated he had none.
7. There being no further questions of the applicant, and no further
public comment, the public participation portion of the hearing was
closed and open for Commission discussion.
8. Commissioner Tyler stated he has a problem with the ALRC
recommendations regarding the solid wall as he would prefer the
wrought iron railing for compatibility with the apartment complex
across the street.
9. Chairman Kirk asked if staff had a recommendation on the parking.
Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated there was
a recommendation for a deviation from the number required as the
applicant was required to provide affordable units per an
Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency.
10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution ~2003-053, approving Village Use Permit 2003-01 6, as
recommended by staff and amended:
a. Condition #43: The balconies shall be constructed with a
wrought iron railing pursuant to the appropriate Building
Code.
b. Condition added: The applicant shall provide covered
carports.
c. Condition #41: Supports for carport eaves shall be "at
least" three feet from the property line.
d. Condition #42: First floor units must be "ADA adaptable"
per the CBC Section IIA.
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ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Tyler, and
Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner
Quill. ABSTAIN: None.
F. Tentative Tract Map 30092; a request of Tahir Majid for a one year time
extension to file a final map for a subdivision of 37 acres into 97 single
family lots, located at the northwest corner of Avenue 58 and Monroe
Street.
1. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff
report. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit 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 Daniels asked if there was only one access onto the
street on the south. Staff stated the applicant will be amending
the map to move the access more centrally along Avenue 58.
Staff also noted the Fire Marshall has requested an emergency
access onto Monroe Street
3. Commissioner Tyler asked about Condition #43. Assistant City
Engineer Steve Speer stated this is not applicable and can be
deleted.
4. Commissioner Tyler asked if Avenue 58 and Monroe Street are
conditioned to be upgraded. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer
explained this conditiOn should be changed to require the road to
be upgraded from a rural standard to an urban standard with
regard to structural sections.
5. Commissioner Tyler asked about Condition #55. Staff explained
this was a condition to require a change in the standard for the
concrete that is used in this location due to the sulfate content in
the soil, which creates high heat. It is considered hot and attacks
concrete. As a result, you need to use a higher strength concrete.
6. Chairman Kirk asked .if the applicant would like to address the
Commission. The applicant was not present, and there being no
other public comment, the public participation portion of the
hearing was closed and opened for Commission discussion.
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7. Commissioner Tyler asked if staff had any concern regarding the
access being in close proximity to the liD Headquarters, as this
could be a problem with traffic. Staff stated it was probably going
to be moved.
8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
COmmissioners Tyler/Abels to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2003-0§4, recommending approval of Tentative Tract
Map 30092, first extension of time, as recommended/amended:
a. Condition #43: Deleted
b. Condition #55: Per the uniform Building Code.
c. Condition added: Avenue 58 and Monroe Street shall be
upgraded to an urban standard.
d. Condition added: The Public Works Department shall have.
discretion to move the access point further east on Avenue
58, but within the requirements of the General Plan
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Tyler, and Chairman
Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Quill.
ABSTAIN: None.
G. Tentative Tract Map 31349; a request of Toll Brothers for consideration
of a subdivision of 69 acres into 198 single family lots loCated on the
north side of Avenue 52, on the east side of Jefferson Street.
1. Chairman Kirk opened' the public hearing and asked for the staff
report. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit 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 Tyler asked if the narrower lots were approved
under the Specific Plan. Staff stated yes.
3. There being no other questions for staff, Chairman Kirk asked if
the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Chris
Bergh, MDS Consulting, representing the applicant, indicated he
was available for any further questions.
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4. There being no further questions of the applicant, and no other
public comment, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation
portion and open for Commission discussion.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2003-055, recommending approval of Tentative Tract
Map 31349, as recommended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Kirk, Tyler, and
Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner
Quill. ABSTAIN: None.
H. Site Development Permit 2003-775; a request of Washington 111, Ltd.
fOr consideration of a request to construct five buildings totaling 84,600
square feet within the Washington Square Commercial Center, bounded
by Highway 111, Avenue 47, Washington Street, and Adams Street.
1. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff
report. Planning Manager Oscar Orci 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 Tyler asked if there would be any effect if the
parking spaces were eliminated as requested by the ALRC. Staff
stated they are currently over parked and there would be no issue.
Commissioner Tyler asked that Condition #23 be clarified as to
who is to be paid what.
3. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if
the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Jack
Tarr, representing the applicant, stated he was available to answer
any questions and they had no objections to the conditions as
recommended.
4. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of the applicant.
He also asked the applicant to clarify what site plan they were
reviewing as the number of parking spaces in front of the sub-
majors was different. Mr. Tarr explained.
5. Commissioner Tyler asked for clarification as to the number of
parking spaces recommended to be removed by the ALRC in front
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of the stores. Mr. Mark Giles, KKE Architects, stated the site plan
being presented was to address the ALRC recommendation and
some of the tenants concerns. Discussion followed regarding the
areas where the parking stalls would be removed. The new site
plan was tO address the concerns raised by the ALRC.
6. Commissioner Tyler suggested the planters be raised so people
could sit on them. Mr. Tarr stated they could accommodate the
suggestion.
7. Chairman Kirk stated he would like to see the parking as originally
presented, but add a wider undulated sidewalk. Push the drive
aisle to the north. Mr. Tarr stated it depends on the type of
tenants. If they are soft goods, it does not lend itself to having
the people places. They are intending to create this type of
environment on the Washington Street side.
8. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern regarding Sub-major 1,
Parcel 6 elevations, as it needed some type of architectural detail
added. Mr. Giles stated it Was consistent with the Target
elevation which it faces. Discussion followed regarding potential
changes.
9. Chairman 'Kirk asked if there was any other public comment.
There being no further public comment, Chairman Kirk closed the
public participation portion of the hearing and opened the matter
for Commission discussion.
9. Commissioner Daniels stated he would like to see a compromiSe
with the parking.
10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2003-056, approving Site Development Permit 2003-
775, as recommended by staff and amended:
a. Condition #23: Clarification as to the develoPer being the
A. G. Spanos Corporation.
b. Condition added: Landscaping shall be enhanced on the
west elevation (next to Target) to add vertical elements.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Tyler, and Chairman
Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Quill.
ABSTAIN: None.
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VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Sign Application 2003-708; a request of Omri and Boni Siklai for
consideration of a business identification sign for the Omri and Boni
Restaurant located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Lake
La Quinta Drive.
1. 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 file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any 'questions of staff.
Commissioner Tyler asked for clarification of whether the letters
were painted and plastic. Staff explained and showed a sample.
3. Chairman Kirk asked if the colonnadeS were approved to be lighted
at night. Staff stated yes.
4. There being no further discussion; it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Daniels/Abels to adopt Minute Motion 2003-011,
approving Sign Application 2003-708, as requested. Unanimously
approved.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
1. Commissioner Abels gave a report of the City Council meeting of July
22, 2003.
2. Commissioner Daniels stated he would be unable to attend the
September 9, 2003 Planning Commission meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Abels/Daniels to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on August 12, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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