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2006 09 26 PC Minutes MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA September 26, 2006 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 Quill who asked Commissioner Alderson to lead the flag salute. B. Present: Commissioners Ed Alderson, Katie Barrows, Rick Daniels, Jim Engle and Chairman Paul Quill. C. Staff present: Community Development Director Doug Evans, Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston, Planning Manager Les Johnson, Development Services Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer, Principal Planners Stan Sawa and Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen, Assistant Planner Eric Ceja, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: A. Community Development Director Doug Evans informed the Commission the applicant for Public Hearing Item B had requested a continuance. IV. CONSENT ITEMS: A. Chairman Quill asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of the September 12, 2006 regular meeting. There being no changes to the minutes, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Alderson to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. A. Environmental Assessment 2006-574, Conditional Use Permit 2006-099, and Site Development Permit 2006-866; a request of Trans West Housing, Inc. for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a stable, covered arena, a caretaker's residence, related accessory building and an equestrian facility located on the east side of Monroe Street, }'4 mile south of Avenue 54. n.\\^,pnnr~\pr Uin"t",,\?()()&;\Q_ ?&;J'l&; rln,. Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 1 . Chairman Quill opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Quill asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Daniels asked where the horse trailers would be parked. Staff noted the location on the site plan. They do not intend to have any trailers parked at the site for extended periods of time. Commissioner Daniels asked why there was a concern to have the gate to the residential portion of the tract kept open. Staff stated it was to allow member access to the horse facility. Commissioner Daniels asked about the alternatives to watering for dust control. Staff explained the options that were available. 3. Commissioner Alderson asked if the street would have a median. Staff stated there would be a left in and left out only. Commissioner Alderson asked when the main entry would be closed. Staff stated it would be closed at all times with a call box . for entry. 4. Chairman Quill asked if there was a substitute for "trex". Staff stated concrete or unflexible material was required. Chairman Quill asked if there were any conditions at the Monroe Street access gate that the material be something to reduce PM 10 concerns. Staff stated the proposed pavers will do this. Chairman Quill asked if horse trailers would be stored on site. Staff stated no longer than 72 hours. 5. Commissioner Daniels asked why fly control measures were proposed. Staff explained the fly control system proposed and its effectiveness. Commissioner Daniels asked the term of the leased pastures. Staff stated it was a 20-year lease. Commissioner Daniels asked the elevation difference between this site and the residences to the south. Staff stated none. Commissioner Daniels asked if any of this site was adjacent to PGA West. Staff stated no. 6. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Quill asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Ms. Marty Butler, Project Manager introduced the development team and gave a presentation on the project. She requested a revision to Conditions 21 and 22 as mentioned by staff. Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 7. Commissioner Daniels asked if the pastures they were leasing belonged to the property to the north. Ms. Butler stated yes. 8. Commissioner Barrows asked if the manure storage area that was in close proximity to the Griffin Ranch residence was of any concern. Ms. Butler stated no. With the provisions they are installing, they do not anticipate any concerns. 9. Commissioner Alderson asked if there were any legal conditions to notify any potential home buyers that the manure storage would be in this location. Ms. Butler stated yes and they were doing so. 10. There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman Quill asked if anyone else wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There being none, Chairman Quill asked if those in favor would like to shorten their comments. Mr. Tom Brohard, representing the HOA for the Mountain View Estates, stated their support of the project. 11. Commissioner Barrows asked if all their issues had been resolved. Mr. Brohart stated yes. 12. Ms. Betty Magnum Smith, 82-470 Avenue 54, stated she appreciates the standards that have been taken to develop this site. She asked if the City was aware of the State and Wildlife Grants that were available for wildlife corridors that should apply to this project. 13. Ms. Gayle Cady, 82-831 Avenue 54, stated her support of this master planned project. She also thanked the City for the trail system that has been created. 14. Ms Lynda Partone 50-092 Avenida Vista Bonita, thanked the Commission for allowing her horse to remain at this residence. 15. There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the public hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. 16. Commissioner Alderson complimented the applicant on the development and for coordinating and working with the neighbors. 1 7. Commissioner Barrows commended the applicant on their proposal and the on-going efforts to keep equestrian uses in the area. Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 18. Commissioner Daniels noted the letters received at this meeting and thanked the applicant for taking the concerns of the neighbors seriously and working to resolve them. 1 9. Commissioner Engle agreed and commended the applicant on their proposal and work. 20. Chairman Quill stated he too agreed and complimented staff on the work and research that had gone into the report. He also thanked the applicant for working with the adjoining residents to resolve all the issues. 21 . There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioner Barrows/Alderson to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006- 031 certifying Environmental Assessment 2006- 576, as recommended. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman QuilL NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 22. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Daniels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006-032, approving Conditional Use Permit 2006-099, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition 16: as in memo b. Condition #21: Changed to 72 hours c. Condition #22: The northerly access shall be operated by a clicker ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 23. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Alderson to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006-033, approving Site Development Permit 2006-866, as recommended. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 B. Sign Application 2006-1015; a request of Prest/Vuksic Architects for consideration of a Sign Program to serve Caleo Bay Park, for the property located on the west side of Caleo Bay, north of Avenue 48. 1 . Chairman Quill opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Staff informed the Commission a request to continue the project had been received by the applicant. 2. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioner Daniels/Alderson to continue the project to October 10, 2006, as requested by the applicant. Unanimously approved. C. Sign Application 2006-1017; a request of Cornonel Enterprises, Inc. for consideration of a Sign Program to serve Coronel Plaza, for the property located at the corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Navarro. 1 . Chairman Quill opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Assistant Planner Eric Ceja presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Quill asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Engle asked if this was consistent with the building next door. Staff stated there is no building next door. Planning Manager Les Johnson stated the multi-family project is yet to be built, and the land is currently vacant. 3. Commissioner Alderson asked about the letter structures. Staff stated it will be varied, but control the overall location and not have a specific letter design. It will allow the business owner some creativity. 4. Chairman Quill asked what staff was recommending to be changed. Staff noted the sign they were recommending be removed. 5. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Quill asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Lucas Coronel, representing the applicant, explained that their objective was to allow the tenants of this project the flexibility for their logo signs. He has no objection to staff's recommendation. Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 6. There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the public hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioner Barrows/Alderson to adopt Minute Motion 2006- 023 approving Sign Application 2006-1017, as recommended. Unanimously approved. D. Site Development Permit 2006-867; a request of Thomas Enterprises, Inc. for consideration of development plans for a restaurant with approximately 4,800 square feet of floor area, for the property located on the north side of Highway 111, east of Adams Street in The Pavilions at La Quinta Center. 1 . Chairman Quill 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 Quill asked if there were any questions of staff. There being none, Chairman Quill asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Norman Barrett, representing the applicant, stated he was available to answer any questions. 3. Commissioner Alderson asked if there were any objections to the conditions. Mr. Barrett stated they agreed. 4. There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the public hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioner Alderson/Engle to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006-034 approving Site Development Permit 2006- 867, as recommended. ROLL CALL: A YES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. E. Site Development Permit 2006-869; a request of Washington 111, Ltd., for consideration of development plans for a 14,541 square foot retail commercial building featuring up to eight minor units for the property Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 bounded by Highway 111, Avenue 47, Washington Street, within Washington park Commercial Center (Shops 1 and 2). 1 . Chairman Quill opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Quill asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Daniels asked if this was perceived to be an access. Staff stated it was originally a drainage easement that was later determined to not be needed. 3. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Quill asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Bill Sanchez, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the project. In regard to the trash containers, they will be shared with all tenants. 4. Chairman Quill asked if there was any other public comment, there being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the public hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Alderson to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006-035 approving Site Development Permit 2006- 869, as recommended. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. BUSINESS ITEM: A. SOI-R01 - Tentative Parcel Map 34784; a request of Washington 111, ltd., for consideration of a proposed project within the City's northern Sphere of Influence for the property located on the north side of Darby Road west of Adams Street. . 1 . Chairman Quill asked for the staff report. Staff informed the Commission the applicant had requested the application be tabled as they were redesigning the tract map. Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Alderson to table SOI-R01 - Tentative Parcel Map 34784. Unanimously approved. B. Modification by Application 2006-005; a request of Kelly Pacific Construction for consideration of a request to substitute required carports with canopy trees for the property located at the southwest corner of Desert Club Drive and Calle Barcelon'a. 1 . Commissioner Engle stated he had a potential conflict of interest, excused himself and left the dais. 2. Chairman Quill asked for the staff report. Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 3. Chairman Quill asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Daniels asked if this type of request had been approved previously. Staff stated not to their knowledge. 4. There being no further questions of staft Chairman Quill asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Mark Powell, representing the applicant, stated his purpose for requesting the removal of the carports and planting of canopy trees. He showed a picture of the proposed trellis treatment. 5. Commissioner Barrows asked what the trunk size would be. Mr. Powell stated a 36-inch box size that would have a 12-foot radius coverage. Staff stated it would take 4-6 years to reach that growth size. It will start out with a seven foot coverage size. 6. Commissioner Alderson asked if the building was occupied. Mr. Powell stated they have one signed tenant with a temporary certificate of occupancy. They have not planted any trees or constructed the carport till this item was heard before the Commission. It has taken them several weeks to get to this point. Mr. Powell stated the trellis and trees would add more to the architectural design of the building. It is their belief the carports will detract from the design. 7. Commissioner Barrows suggested adding more trees as the trees proposed will only cover eight spaces. Mr. Powell stated he would not object to adding more trees. Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 8. Commissioner Alderson stated the original approval called for a trellis. Is this the original design that was submitted. Mr. Powell stated yes. 9. Chairman Quill asked if the trellis was required by the Commission or submitted by the applicant. Staff stated the Commission did approve the trellis. Chairman Quill asked why the Commission would have required the carports on this building and not the adjoining project. Community Development Director Doug Evans stated staff would need to research the issue as the building is not finished. The intent of the Code is to have a positive shading statement. This could be designed to give better shade. We are not discussing the design, but what the Code requires. If the Commission wants to find a reason for not requiring the carports, they will need to state findings in their motion. 10. Commissioner Daniels stated it appears to be a consistent requirement. Community Development Director Doug Evans stated it was an interpretation of the applicant as to whether or not it should be required. Staff is evaluating parking in the Village and trying to interpret the Code as proposed. It does give the Commission discretion to not require the carport. Findings could be made to allow the modification. 11 . There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the meeting was Closed and open for Commission discussion. Commissioner Barrows asked a comparison of carports and trees. Community Development Director stated carports are instant shade and trees are subject to growth and trimming patterns. It is an added value amenity that tenants like. 12. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson/Daniels to adopt Minute Motion 2006-025, denying Modification by Application 2006-005, as recommended. Unanimously approved Commissioner Engle rejoined the Commission. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Community Development Director Doug Evans informed the Commission the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Focus Group scheduled for October Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2006 20, 2006 at 12:00 noon could not be reschedule due to scheduling conflicts. Commissioner Daniels informed the Commission he would not be able to attend. Commissioner Barrows stated she had a conflict with a trail dedication at 11 :30 a.m. Staff would discuss the issue with the Community Services Commission Director. B. Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston reminded the Commissioners of the Ethics training to be held on October 2, 2006 at 6:30. This is a mandatory training, but the Commission has the option of attending the in-house training or a self test is available. Other alternative sites are available, as long as they are not State trainings. C. Community Development Director Doug Evans informed the Commission the next Joint City C?uncil/ Planning Commission meeting will be October 24, 2006 and asked for any suggestions for agenda items. Commissioner Barrows asked for the timing of the water conservation ordinance. Staff stated they were looking into the CVWD program to see how the City will proceed. D. Community Development Director Doug Evans explained that tentative tract map extensions would be administratively approved unless there was an appeal. D. Review of City Council meeting of September 19, 2006. X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Alderson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on October 10, 2006. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. on September 26, 2006. Respectfully submitted, a Ye~r;;cretary uinta, California