2005 04 26 PC Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
April 26, 2005
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 Quill to lead the flag
. salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Ed Alderson, Rick Daniels, Kay Ladner, Paul
Quill, and Chairman Tom Kirk..
C. Staff present: Community Development Director Doug Evans, City
Attorney Kathy Jenson, Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer, Principal
Planner Fred' Baker, Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit, 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 the
regular meeting of March 22, 2005. There being no corrections, it was
moved and seconded by Commissioners Danielsl Alderson to approve the
minutes as submitted.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Tentative Tract Map 33015; a request of Riviera Villas, LLC for
consideration of a nine-unit single-family detached residential
condominium subdivision, with one custom lot on 2.37 acres, located
within PGA West Palmer Private Course area, at the northeast corner of
Shoal Creek and Riviera.
1.
Commissioner Daniels stated he had a potential conflict of interest
due to the location of his residence in relation to the tract. He
excused himself and left the dais.
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2. 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.
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3. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Alderson asked if there was an arrangement with
the homeowners' association (HOA) to accept the maintenance.
Staff stated it was his understanding.
4.
Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the
Commission. Mr. David Turner, representing the applicant, stated
they had reached an agreement with Res 1 HOA to be annexed.
He went on to give a history of the project and their request. He
asked for clarification on conditions in regard to the off-site
improvements that were not completed by the prior owners in
regard to fees and/or improvements. Specifically Conditions #22,
#16.E., 34.A.1.b., and #44. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer
stated that in respect to the Avenue 54 there is no street widening
and staff does not want the meandering sidewalk. Condition
#34.A.1 .b. the applicant will construct the block wall. Condition
#44 is a timing issue only and Condition #16.E. can be deleted.
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5. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public comment.
There being none, the public participation was closed and open for
Commission discussion.
6. Commissioner Alderson asked if there was a house designed for
this parcel and was it part of this tract. Staff stated a Laurel's
plan it was approved' for this lot. The custom lot will be sold and
has nothing to do with this site development permit.
7. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public comment.
There being none, the public hearing was closed.
8. It was moved by Commissioners Alderson/Quill to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution 2005-015 approving Tentative Tract Map
33015, as recommended by staff and as follows:
a. Conditions 16.E., 34.A.1 .a. deleted.
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ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Ladner, Quill, and
Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT:
Commissioner Daniels.
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Commissioner Daniels rejoined the Commission.
B. Sign Application 2005-871; a request of Prest/Vuksic Architects for
McDermott Enterprise for consideration of a revised Sign Program for the
La Quinta Professional Plaza, located on the southeast corner of
Washington Street and Avenue 47.
1 . Chairman Kirk opened the publiG 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 Alderson asked if the majority of the tenants were
to be office uses with some commercial users. Staff stated there
are two commercial tenants and the remainder are office uses.
3.
Commissioner Daniels asked for a definition of "raceway". Staff
clarified it was the housing of the sign that carries the internal
components.
4. Chairman Kirk asked if the Zoning Code allowed a sign on every
elevation. Staff stated it was determined on how the building was
situated.
5. Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the
Commission. Mr. John Vuksik, representing the applicant, stated
he was available to answer any questions.
6. Chairman Kirk asked about national "branding" as to where it
came from. Mr. Vuksic stated it has become a common term as
most national tenants will not occupy a building unless they know
they will be able to use their logo sign.
7. Commissioner Alderson stated the color is not covered under the
brand identity.
8.
Chairman Kirk asked if the owner of the building had a more
stringent sign requirement than the City's Zoning Code, could the
Commission approve a change to the owner's requirements. City
Attorney Kathy Jenson stated it was a fine line where the City
regulations start and stop.
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9. There being no further public comment, the public participation
was closed and open for Commission discussion.
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10. It was moved by Commissioners Ladner/Daniels to adopt Minute
MQtion 2005-004 approving Sign Application 2005-871, as
recommended by staff. Unanimously approved.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: None.
A. Site Development Permit 2005-834; a request of David Sacculla, Choice
Enterprises for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for
three new prototype residential units with two facades, located at the
southwest corner of Avenue 60 and Madison Street.
1 . Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff
report. Principal Planner Fred Baker 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 the applicant removed the date
palms from the plans. Staff stated yes.
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3. Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the
Commission. Mr. David Sacculla, representing Choice Enterprise,
stated he did have an objection to removing the date palms. Every
tract in the Valley has date palms and it would deter from his
project.
4. Commissioner Daniels asked the location of the proposed palm
trees. Staff stated on the perimeter. Mr. Sacculla stated they
would be staggered on the perimeter and throughout the project.·
5. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public comment.
There being none, it was open for Commission discussion.
6. Commissioner Alderson asked if there was an alternative palm tree
such as a Queen Palm. Staff stated it is at the pleasure of the
Commission.
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Commissioner Quill stated he agreed the date palm tree was a part
of the desert and he had no objection to allowing the tree.
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8. Commissioner Ladner stated aesthetically they are the proper tree
for this area.
9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Daniels/Alderson to adopt Minute Motion 2005-
005 approving Site Development Permit 2005-834, as
recommended by staff with the removal of the date palm
condition. Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 2004-820; a request of Ehline company for
Coral Ridge L.L.C. for consideration of a condition review of landscaping
plans for Tract 31 249 (Village at Coral Mountain), located on the south
side of Avenue 58, Y:z mile west of Madison 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 Alderson asked about setting the turf back from the
curb.
3. Commissioner Quill questioned whether or not the turf would be
next to the curb. Staff stated the Architecture and Landscape
Review Committee was concerned also and went with staff's
recommendation to move the turf back from the curb.
Commissioner Quill stated the Commission had approved the
landscaping for the models with the turf next to the curb, but not
for the production units; the turf should be moved back. Staff
stated the models were not included in this application as this
approval is for the production units.
4. Commissioner Alderson asked the height of the palm trees at the
entry. Staff estimated 15-25 feet.
5. Commissioner Quill stated the plans should state the grass should
be a hybrid Bermuda sod.
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Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the
Commission. The applicant was not present.
7. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any other public comment.
There being none, it was open for Commission discussion.
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8. Commissioner Quill stated the transitional area from the curb
should be a condition. Staff stated it would read a sprinkler head
distance.
9. It was moved by Commissioners Alderson/Quill to adopt Minute
Motion 2005-006 approving Site Development Permit 2004-820,
as recommended by staff. Unanimously approved
10. Commissioner Quill stated it was unfortunate that the applicant
was not present to answer questions of the Commission.
11. Commissioner Daniels agreed.
12. Commissioner Ladner agreed, but as they did not know the reason,
she would not want to penalize the applicant without knowing.
13. Commissioners Alderson/Quill withdrew their motion and second.
14. Commissioners Quill/Daniels moved to continue to May 10,2005.
Unanimously approved.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Commissioners gave a brief summary of the Planners Institute they
attended.
B. Community Development Director Doug Evans gave a Department Report.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further· business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Daniels/Ladner to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on May 10, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. This
. meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. on April 26, 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bet J wyer, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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