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2004 07 27 PC Minutes -- MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA July 27, 2004 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 former Commissioner Jacques Abels to lead the flag salute. . B. Present: Commissioners Rick Daniels¡ Kay Ladner, and Chairman Tom Kirk. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to excuse Commissioners Krieger and Quill. C. Chairman Kirk presented a Resolution of Recognition to Jacques Abels and thanked him for his years of service on the Planning Commission. D. Staff present: Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Assistant City Attorney -- Michael Houston, Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planner . Stan Sawa, Associate Planners Greg Trousdell and Wallace Nesbit, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: A. Mr. Michael Keebler; a consultant representative from the Coachella Valley Unified School District, stated he will' be attending future Commission meetings to speak on matters that pertain to the District~ III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT ITEMS: A. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 13. 2004. There being no corrections, it was moved and, seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to approve the minutes as submitted. B. Department Report: Planning Manager Oscar Orci gave an update on the revisions to the Highway 111 Design Guideline, procedures Commissioners attendance at City Council meetings. G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc - Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 2004 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: .~- A. Continued- Site Development Permit 2004-808, Conditional Use Permit 96-028 Amendment #1 , and Sign Permit 2004-797; a request of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. for consideration of architectural plans for a 1,992 square foot one story building addition and a 960 square foot outdoor equipment storage area on the west side of the store within Specific Plan 96-027, and consideration of a new building sign on the south facade for the property located at 79-900 Highway 111, the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Highway 111 1 . Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the report a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff informed the Commission of the change to Condition #6. 2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Daniels asked if the applicant was aware of the change in conditions. Staff stated yes. . 3. Chairman Kirk asked about the performance of the Highway 111 frontage landscaping. Staff stated it has been an issue for Code Compliance with, several of the tenants and staff has not been informed of any issues with Home Depot. 4. Commissioner Daniels asked about the reference to the letter from Mr. Dale Evanson of the Fire Department. Staff stated the Fire Department supplies the City with general conditions and reviews the project during plan check for corrections. 5. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Doug Cooper, representing the applicant, stated they have no objections to the conditions, including the added conditions. 6. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public comment. There being no other public comment, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation portion of the hearing. G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc 2 - Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 2004 7. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-052, approving Conditional Use Permit 96-028, Amendment #1, as recommended: ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. S. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-053, approving Site Development Permit 2004-808, as amended: a. Condition #6: Additional CVWD easement at the existing driveway at the Vista Grande intersection to provide access to the Sewer Lift Station located in the Whitewater Storm Channel right of way as exhibited in the Jefferson Street Widening Phase II .... ,Jefferson Street Right-of-Way Dedication. The aforementioned easement shall be waived if the applicant accepts an offer of payment for such easement in the amount of $3,103 from the City of La Quinta. b. Property Rights add the following: '1 All above-mentioned right-of-way dedications and/or accept~nce of offer shall be made within 30 days of approval of this site Development Permit. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. 9. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt Minute Motion 2004-013, approving Sign Permit 2004797, as recommended: ROLLCALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. B. Continued - Environmental Assessment 2003-480 and Tentative Tract ,- ~ 31087; a request of Tahiti Partners V, LLC for Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact an~ consideration. of a subdivision of :t 5 acres into 10 single-familÿ lots for the property G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc 3 , Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 2004 located on the south side of Darby Road, :t 1/4 mile east of Washington -- Street. 1 . Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information contained in the report a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff noted changes to the conditions as recommended by the Public Works Department. 2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioners Daniels asked about the requirement for a uniform perimeter road. Staff stated it would be located along the property line of Darby Road. Staff is requesting a common architectural design for the wall. 3. Chairman Kirk asked about the Phase I Archaeological Report being remanded. Staff explained the Historical Preservation Commission's reasons for remanding the first report back to the applicant. They were asking that specific issues be discussed in more detail in the report. Commissioner Kirk asked how long this took and did the recommendations change from the first report to_- the second. Staff stated it was submitted in May 20, 2004 and staff received it back in July, .2004, and no further recommendations were made. 4. Commissioner Daniels noted he thought a development proposal had been reviewed for this site. Staff noted a proposal had been submitted for the area south of this project and it was denied at the Council level. Also, a residential proposal had been proposed for another adjacent area. Staff went on to explain the proposals locations for this entire corner. 5. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Dan Beal, representing the applicant, gave a history of the project. It is their intent to build the site and not develop just the lots. He has reviewed all the conditions including the revisions and has no objections. 6. Chairman Kirk asked why the grading plan did not show any sewer lines. Mr. Beal stated there are no existing sewer lines, but they will flow to Darby Road. They will meet all of CVWD requirements G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc 4 Planning Commission Minutes -- July 27,2004 and noted where the existing lines were on the tract map. Chairman Kirk asked the' process to have this done as it is not on the map. Staff noted it would be accomplished through the final. map process. If it required a redesign of the .map, it would be brought back through the approval process. Chairman Kirk asked where the retaining walls would be located. Mr. Beal stated they would be on the eastern boundary and indicated them on the map. Discussion followed. . 7. Chairman Kirk asked if the Historic Preservation Commission processed caused any unneeded delay. Mr. Beal stated he was surprised, but it was necessary. 8. Chairman Kirk asked if there was. any other public comment. There being no other public comment, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation portion of the hearing. 9. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt-Planning Commission Resolution 2004-054, recommending certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment 2003-480, as recommended: ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. 1 O. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-055, recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 31087, as amended: a. Condition #9: The applicant shall offer for dedication on the final map a ten foot wide public utility easement contiguous with, and along both sides of all streets. Such easement may be reduced to five feet in width with the express written approval of II D. b. Condition #10: The applicant shall retain ownership of all common lot areas to include street landscaping lots and retention basins, unto itself, its heirs, or assignees. c. Condition #67: The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous. and perpetual maintenance of all on-site G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc 5 Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 2004 improvements, perimeter landscaping on Darby Road and Lot II A", the retention basin and all related appurtenances to include sand filter and landscaping, access drives and sidewalks. The applicant shall create a Homeowners' Association or a Maintenance Association for such continuous and perpetual maintenance. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. C. Environmental Assessment 2004-495 and Tentative Tract Map 31852; a request of Ehline Company for consideration of. a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and the subdivision of 8.5 acres into 14 single-family lots for the property located' at the northwest corner of Madison Street and Avenue 52. 1 . Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the ~--- information contained in the report a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. There being no questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Larry Ellison, representing the Ehline Company, stated they had no objections to the conditions as amended. 3. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public comment. Mr. John Gamlin, representing The Hideaway, stated his concerns about the street improvements for Avenue 52, screening requirements for the maintenance buildings, as well as the lighting. They would like to ensure they comply with the Dark Sky Ordinance. He also sees no reimbursement condition for the street improvements they have completed. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer stated noted the process that. would need to be followed to receive what was due them through the Developer Impact Fees. Planning Manager Oscar Orci stated that in regard to the landscaping lighting requirements, they will be reviewed during the plan check process in accordance with the conditions. The . landscape plans will be brought back for approval. G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc 6 .--- Planning Commission Minutes . July 27, 2004 4. There being no other public comment, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation portion of the hearing. 5. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-056, recommending certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment 2003-495, as recommended: ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. 6. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt Planning Commission Resoluti~n 2004-057, recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 31852, as amended: a. Condition #13.A.: Avenue 52 and Madison Street (primary Arterial, Option A) - A minimum 20 foot from the R/W-P/L b. Condition #52.A.2.c: 10-foot wide Multi-Use Trail. The applicant shall construct a meandering multi-use trail along the Madison Street frontage within the proposed landscaped setback. Additionally, the applicant's design for the at- grade street crossing of the multi-purpose trail shall incorporate use of surface(s) other than concrete and be approved by the Public Works Department. The location and design of the multi-purpose trail shall also be approved by the Public Works Department. The multi-use trail, trail signs, and the split rail fence. shall be completed prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the first residence. Bonding for the fence to be installed shall be posted prior to final map approval. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. D. Street Name Change 2004-018; a request of ND La Quinta Partners for consideration of a street name change from Via Cc to Via Montecito and ---- Via DD to Via Mallorcafor streets within The Hideaway located on the east side of Jefferson Street, north of Avenue 54. G:\WPDOCS\PC Miriutes\7-27-04.doc 7 . Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 2004 1 . Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff -- report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the report a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. There being no questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. John Gamlin, representing ND La Quinta Partners, gave a presentation on the project. 3. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public cOmment. There being no other public comment, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation portion of the hearing. 4. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-058, recommending approval of Street Name Change 2004-018, as recommended: ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. E. Tentative Tract Map 32068; a request of Marvin Investments for certification of the subdivision of four acres into 1 2 single-family lots for the property located on the south side of Mandarina, west of Pomelo, within the Citrus Country Club. 1 . Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the report a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Depa-rtment. Staff noted additional conditions being recommended by the Public Works Department. 2. There being no questions of staff Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Wells Marvin, representing the applicant, stated he was available to answer any questions. He has no objections to the conditions as proposed. He did note the on-site drainage would go to the golf course. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer stated that the condition could be amended to state that if there was suitable. , '. offsite location, it would be allowed. ,. " ' .. '- .. . ..-..- ,) G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc 8 Planning Commission Minutes -- July 27,2004 3. There being no other public comment, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation portion of the hearing. 4. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners .Daniels/Ladner to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-059, recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 32068, as amended: a. Condition #10: Add, IIAdditionally, the applicant shall not build any structures within ten feet south of the Mandarina Street right-of-way." b.' Condition #41: Add, II Additi~nally, the applicant shall provide a 4-foot landscape planter along the existing service road located south of the tentative tract asa buffer between Lots 6-9 and any CMU wall to be constructed. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Daniels,' Ladner, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: Comn;issioners Krieger and Quill. ABSTAIN: None. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: , '---"~ '_ro'.. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Discussion regarding Commission meeting date to be cancelled. Following discussionl it was determined the Commission would cancel the meeting of August 24, 2004. IX. ADJOURN,~:c~~I: , , r There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Ladner to adjourn this regula'r meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on August 10, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned 8:06 p.m~, on July 27, 2004. Respectfully submitted, ..~ ~J- yer, ExecMive Secretary a Quinta, California . . ~ ~, . . """ G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\7-27-04.doc , 9