2007 12 11 PC Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
December 11, 2007
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 Alderson who asked Commissioner Wilkinson to lead
the flag salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Katie Barrows, Paul Quill, Robert Wilkinson, and
Chairman Ed Alderson. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Barrows/Quill to excuse Commissioner Engle. Unanimously approved.
C. Staff present: Planning Director Les Johnson, Assistant City Attorney
Michael Houston, Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal Engineer Ed
Wimmer, Principal Planners Stan Sawa, and Andrew Mogensen,
Associate Planner Jay Wuu, Assistant Planner Eric Ceja, and
Management Assistant Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. PRESENTATION: Chairman Alderson introduced Mayor Don Adolph, Mayor Pro
Tem Stan Sniff, and Council Member Tom Kirk who presented former Planning
Commissioner Rick Daniels with a plaque in recognition of his time served on
the Commission. Mr. Daniels thanked the Mayor, Council Members, and
Commissioners for the time he had the pleasure and honor to work with them
on the various projects in the City. La Quinta is the model he is using in his
new position as City Manager for the City of Desert Hot Springs.
IV. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
V. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of
November 13, 2007. There being none, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Wilkinson to approve the minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. Site Development Permit 2007-895; a request of K. Hovananian Homes
for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for three
prototypical residential plans for use in Tract 30092 (piazza Serena)
located at the northwest corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 58.
1 . Chairman Alderson 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 Planning Department. Staff reviewed the changes the
applicant had agreed to, based on the issues raised at the last
meeting.
2. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked the status of the retention basin.
Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer explained the applicant has entered
into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement that is due to expire on
September 3, 2008. If the applicant has not completed all the
improvements, the City Council could find the developer in breach
of the contract, which could be a very severe problem for the
applicant.
3. Commissioner Quill asked if there was a recorded Imperial
Irrigation District (liD) easement for the new location of the power
lines along Avenue 58. Planning Director Les Johnson stated there
is an easement along the western property line that was recorded
with the tract that does allow encroachment within that easement
which includes the corner crossing. With regard to Avenue 58 in
its entirety there is not an easement as the lines are located
outside the subject properties. Based on the information provided
it shows it to be within the right-of-way with the exception of Lot
52. Staff based this information on the final map. Principal
Engineer Ed Wimmer added he met with liD's real estate
representative and he mentioned what had just been described,
but there is a CVWD easement along Avenue 58 and liD has
authority to use the CVWD easement. It will take a title report to
make the final determination.
4. Commissioner Quill asked if this map was a phased tentative map.
Staff stated that in the strictest term based on the Subdivision
Map Act it is not, but in La Quinta we do allow builders to build in
phases. Commissioner Quill asked if they have a final recorded
map approval. Staff stated yes, but the bonds have not been
accepted by the City Council. Anything not included in the final
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map must be included in the Subdivision Improvement Agreement
(SIA). Commissioner Quill stated that in respect to the remainder
of this tract, the Commission will be reviewing a new landscaping
ordinance, would the new units be required to be subject to the
new ordinance? Planning Director Les Johnson stated they would
be required to meet the new CVWD requirements.
5. Chairman Alderson clarified the palm trees to be removed are on
the south side. Regardless of the phasing, the original 30 homes
are approved, but the overall approval of the entire project is still
bonded and will be in affect until the project is completed.
Planning Director Les Johnson stated the bonding as it relates to
the SIA would be in effect until all the improvements, as defined in
the SIA, are fulfilled. That could be prior to all the homes being
constructed. Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer further stated the
developer when he completes some of the facilities can ask for a
reduction in the bonds in accordance with what he has completed.
Chairman Alderson asked if the grades for the entire site were
adequate in regard to drainage and the retention basin. Were the
grading plans reviewed in the normal procedure? Staff stated the
improvement plans would be reviewed and signed by the City
Engineer at the time the plans are completed. Planning Director
Les Johnson stated that in addition the pad elevations identified
through the tentative process would have to be adhered to as they
came through the process to complete the map.
6. Commissioner Quill stated that when he was constructing tracts
they never had to pull permits for drywells. They would hire a
company who would do this. Therefore, he had never relied on
the City to tell him how to drain a retention basin. Is there any
restriction on this developer, since the drainage systems will be
HOA owned? Staff stated it would normally be a part of the SIA
and since the City Council has not accepted any on or off site
improvements, typically that type of facility would be a part of the
SIA. Therefore, the City would have to sign off that it is
constructed and operating properly before the HOA would assume
responsibility. This is an obligation on the developer to see that
this is true. Chairman Quill asked if the developer could build a
plan without City approval. Staff stated that since it is part of the
Subdivision Agreement it would have to be built in accordance
with City standards until the City has accepted the plans.
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7. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson
asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr.
Steve Chaparro, representing K. Hovananian Homes, stated the
concerns have been discussed and will be resolved. The second
story decks were not in the best interest of the developer and have
been deleted from the plans. As to the street maintenance, they
have addressed and changed the date to see that the street is
maintained and will have a staff member on site every Friday to
see that it is maintained. The street capping will be completed in
front of all homes that are completed. The retention basins were
built and constructed to the City's requirements. They did have
City inspectors there on-site during their installation and they do
know they are ultimately accountable to see that they are
functioning. What they have now is a multi-year contract for a
contractor to pump out and clean the sand filter and see that it is
being properly maintained. For the last seven days they have been
pumping the basin to have a short term resolution. They will have
one consultant who is reviewing the design and installation and
hope by mid-January to have a plan that will resolve the drainage
problems. This will include drainage from the individual homes as
well as off-site drainage. The other landscaping issues raised at
the last meeting have been identified and they are working to
resolve all those issues. In regard to the palm trees, they did
intend to take care of the west wall. He was not aware of the
trees on the south end. The trees that are there now were
approved by the City and liD told them the trees were too tall and
they installed the smaller palm trees. They verified with them
before the meeting that the trees do meet they specifications.
Therefore, they do object to Condition No. 11 and would rather
have it subject to liD approval. He asked if the City could extend
their Subdivision Agreement if they are working toward meeting
their concerns. Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer stated the SIA are
entered into with the City Council and the only way they can be
extended is by way of a letter requesting the extension by the
developer and the matter would be brought before the Council for
their consideration.
8. Commissioner Quill asked if there was an easement being granted
to liD along Avenue 58 by CVWD. Mr. Chaparro stated he is not
aware of an actual liD easement. Commissioner Quill stated the
curb and gutter goes well past the liD offices on Avenue 58. liD
does have substantial mounding creating a lot of run-off and they
do not have a catch basin to retain their run-off on the east; does
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this mean their run-off is to be handled by this tract. Staff stated
they were unaware and would need to be research the matter.
Commissioner Quill stated normally a project is required to retain
50% on the water on their site out to the crown adjacent and in
front of your project unless there is some other condition requiring
you to retain water that is upstream of your project. Principal
Engineer Ed Wimmer stated not entirely. If the property is located
in a sump area, a local low area, then they would accept water
from other areas. Typically, a tract is required to accept 50% of
the street it abuts. Staff will do further research in regard to this
issue. Mr. Chaparro stated they are accepting the water run-off
from liD and more than 50% from that intersection and it was
designed that way. Commissioner Quill stated he did note some
improvement in some of the issues raised at the last meeting, but
there still remains a significant amount of disregard to the
landscaping. Mr. Chaparro stated he has directed his staff to
compile a list of all the improvements that need to be done and
they will see that it is resolved. Commissioner Quill asked if they
have a "White Report" from the Department of Real Estate on the
balance of the lots. Mr. Chaparro stated they have White Reports
on all lots. Commissioner Quill stated they are therefore paying
100% of the HOA dues for all the lots that are not sold and
therefore, there are ample funds to see that the landscaping is
completed. Mr. Chaparro stated that is true.
9. Chairman Alderson stated that means there should be ample funds
to complete the work. Mr. Chaparro stated his is unable to
address the financial standing of the HOA, but there are certain
items that are the financial responsibility of the developer to
complete before turning it over to the HOA. Chairman Alderson
asked about the trees to be removed. Mr. Chaparro stated the
palm trees on the west side of the property is what Mr. Crandall
understood would be removed. Staff referred to the trees on the
south and the removal of the trees on Avenue 58 is what they are
objecting. Chairman Alderson asked staff's concern was that the
trees on the south side may grow fast enough to be of a concern
to liD. Staff stated the trees will mature in height and could be a
maintenance issue, but if liD is accepting it, staff does not have a
concern. Staff, however, is concerned that the trees are within
five feet of the power lines and could be a concern within five to
seven years. Mr. Chaparro stated they have had discussions with
liD and they have verbally stated they accept the trees as they are
and will provide them with written confirmation.
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10. Chairman Alderson stated the basin at the corner is the issue and
appears to be an engineering problem that needs to be resolved.
Mr. Chaparro introduced Darren Baldwin, Vice President of Land
Development, stated the basins are designed as
retention/detention basins. The design is adequate if the amount
of water going into it is adequate. If you take the amount of
water that is in the basin, plus the amount of water that is
draining into the basin from the standpipes coming down Avenue
58.will always create the additional water and was not part of the
original calculation. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any
drainage structures or drywells installed in the basin. Mr. Baldwin
stated there are sand filter boxes with a leach line. There will
always be a certain amount of water in the basin as all times. The
percolation time is the problem. The leach lines are saturated so
the leach lines are half what they should be. Chairman Alderson
stated they will be adding 60 houses which will add to the
drainage, how is this going to be resolved. Mr. Baldwin stated
they have hired consultants to resolve the problem and went on to
explain the process that should resolve the problem.
11 . Commissioner Quill stated the solution they are working on will
solve the problem and if their intent is to do this at both the
retention basins, it should solve the problem.
12. Chairman Alderson asked if there was any public comment. Mr.
Brett Picano, 57-810 Residenza Court, stated he appreciates the
Commission's efforts to address their landscaping issues. His
issue is that they have been trying to get the developer to address
this problem since last December. They still have curbs torn up in
areas where the street is capped as well as pot holes. His
additional concern is the proposed parking lot for the models being
constructed behind his home.
13. Mr. Mark Yucollo, 81-769 EI Seranada, asked who approved the
location of the power poles and the landscaping directly under
them. He has spoken with liD staff and have found no one who
agrees with putting trees under power poles. Staff stated the
landscaping review was approved by the Architecture and
Landscape Review Committee and Planning Commission in 2004.
In regard to how the landscaping plan disagrees with the utility
lines, staff is not aware of how it was presented to liD and
approved by the City. Staff does believe it is an issue, but it is
before the Commission for their determination.
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14. Commissioner Quill stated he believes this is an issue between the
HOA and liD. He would like to know if liD does or does not have
an easement in this location. He does not believe anyone at liD
would approve trees being planted under power lines of this size.
Mr. Yucollo stated he constructed his swimming pool to the City's
specifications and received his approvals. Subsequently, they
have been shocked while using the pool. They have had
discussions with liD and inspections have been done by liD, but it
is still not resolved.
15. Mr. Jessie Frenza, 57-770 Residenza Court, stated his biggest
issue is not only the retention basin, but that there should have
been a geotechnical report required at the beginning before the
tract was built to have revealed the clay issue and found that they
have a saturation problem. Perhaps they as homeowners should
be able to review the plans and find a solution. There has been
plenty of time to resolve these problems and the developer is just
now starting to resolve the problems.
16. Mr. John Gillette, Residenza Court, stated he works for a real
estate company and he is ashamed of this tract. He goes through
several developments selling units and does not find any of these
tracts maintained in this manner. They are well groomed and are
beautiful. He is ashamed of the condition of their community.
17. Ms. Amelia Frenza, 57-770 Residenza Court, stated she attends all
the HOA meetings and this developer has never tried to solve any
of these problems until now. They were told they were trying to
resolve some of the issues but it would probably be passed on to
the HOA. When the trees reach the height of the power poles,
who will have the expense of removing the trees.
18. Commissioner Quill stated that typically the power company will
come over and cut the top of the tree off and leave a stump for
the HOA to deal with.
19. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed and
open for Commission discussion.
20. Commissioner Barrows suggested Condition No. 12 which
addresses the dead plant material being replaced she suggested
this condition be enhanced to address some of the issues raised at
this meeting. She asked staff if there was a condition that the
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street and retention basin improvements will be completed. Staff
stated Condition No.5, as well as the Subdivision Improvement
Agreement requirements will ensure the improvements are
completed prior to a final map being approved.
21. Commissioner Wilkinson stated his concerns are with the retention
basin and as he understands it their studies will hopefully find a
solution. How you address standpipe run-off that has been there
for years, should have been considered when the basin was
designed. In regard to the liD power lines, is there an easement
that addresses the angle where the line crosses the property line.
Staff stated there is no definitive easement that shows the angle.
In looking at the street improvement plans the lines did exist, but
were further to the east and there was some encroachment into
this lot. Historically, it appears the line was there, but it is not for
certain it was this exact location. Commissioner Wilkinson stated
the power lines go directly over the homeowner's pool. It seems
there should be a Building Code prohibiting a power line from going
over a pool. Staff stated they are unaware of any Building Code,
but there are no Zoning Codes that prevent it.
22. Chairman Alderson reopened the public hearing to allow the
applicant to answer Commission questions. Mr. Chaparro stated it
was their intention to release the drainage water onto the lots. It
was draining into the streets and they did inform their staff to stop
and pump the water onto the lots to keep it off the street. What
they have to do is pump the water so it does not drain into the
street.
23. Commissioner Wilkinson stated he was out there late in the
afternoon and the water was still running into the street. Mr.
Chaparro stated the pumping was stopped, but they were to have
crews there to continue with the clean up. Commissioner
Wilkinson stated no one was there when he went by at 4:30 p.m.
24. Commissioner Quill stated the study will determine what needs to
be done to resolve this drainage problem, but the HOA snould not
be paying for this. Mr. Chaparro stated K. Hovnanian will be
paying for the design and construction as well as the maintenance
until such time as it is turned over to the HOA and this will not
happen until the City accepts the SIA.
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25. Chairman Alderson asked who they spoke with at liD. Mr.
Chaparro stated they spoke with Carlos Partida, the 110 project
manager for this project. Chairman Alderson asked if there was
any way for the City to monitor negotiations between the
developer and liD without the City taking any responsibility of the
problem. Staff stated they could attend a meeting, but it is an
issue between 110 and the HOA. Staff can request a letter of
confirmation from liD in regard to the issue. In regard to the
landscaping, staff will be following up to see that the conditions
are met.
26. Chairman Alderson closed the public hearing and reopened the
Commissioner discussion.
27. Commissioner Quill stated the palm trees issue is between the
HOA and 110. The retention basins and landscaping are large
issues, but to him K. Hovnanian has shown that they are unable to
build a product worthy of La Quinta and taking care of the
homeowners. If the City does not hold off on this approval until
the issues are resolved, this developer cannot be held responsible
to resolve the problems at this project. He would like this to be
his motion.
28. Commissioner Barrows stated she would be willing to second this
motion.
29. Chairman Alderson stated his objection is not as strong. What is
before the Commission is the architectural design for the new
units. However, the builder has not done what they should have
done. Some of these issues are the responsibility of the HOA.
There are two key things to be done before he could support the
project. One is a letter from 110 about the voltage problem and the
other is the retention basin. The applicant has stated they should
resolve this by mid-January and he does not see how this could be
done. They have till September of 2008 which is the time frame
for the bonds. He was going to condition this to have the issues
resolved before any building permits could be issued, but if they
aren't going forward it becomes a mute point; therefore he
supports Commissioner Quill's motion. In regard to the
architectural and landscaping plans being presented he has no
objection. It is a nice project with some problems.
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30. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Quill/Barrows to continue this project to January
22, 2008 to allow the applicant time to address the items listed
below:
a. The retention basin solution needs to be determined
approved, and implemented and subsequent landscaping to
the basins.
b. The landscaping overhauled including repairs to all dead
material as well as new decomposed granite, weeding of
the entire area, replacement of all irrigation material, over
seeding the existing turf, and replacement of all dead trees
and shrubs.
c. Some discussion or resolution to the power problem be
brought back after a discussion has taken place between 110
and K. Hovnanian.
d. Some discussion in regard to the existing 110 easements
with respect to the power lines.
e. The entire cost associates with these improvements will not
be born by the HOA dues, but by K. Hovnanian.
f. Project will be subject to any new landscape or water
regulations.
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 2007-896; a request of Coachella Valley
Recreation and Park District (CVRPD) for consideration of Phase 1
development plans (Passive Public Park, Trails, and Interpretive Center)
for the "Coral Mountain Discovery Park to be located at the southeast
quadrant of Jefferson Street and Avenue 58.
1 . Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the
staff report. Principal Planner Stan Saw a explained staff the
.applicant was requesting a continuance to allow them time to
review the conditions of approval.
2. There being no questions of staff, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Quill to continue Site Development Permit
2007-896 to January 8, 2008. Unanimously approved.
C. Conditional Use Permit 2007-110; a request of Code Murphy, LLC for
consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the non-site overnight
storage of a blood collection vehicle for the Blood Bank of San Bernardino
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and Riverside County for the property located at 79-215 Corporate
Centre Drive; the southeast corner of Corporate Centre Drive and
Commerce Court.
1. Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the
staff report. Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the
information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on
file in the Planning Department.
2. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
There being no questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson asked if
the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Covaro,
representing the Blood Bank, gave a presentation on their request.
3. There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman
Alderson asked if there was any other public comment.
4. Commissioner Quill asked if they were purchasing the building.
Mr. Covaro stated they were. Commissioner Quill noted he had
had phone conversations with Mr. Brian Ward, who represents
the Blood Bank.
5. Chairman Alderson asked if the vehicles would have alarm
systems for theft. Mr. Covaro stated they have alarm systems
for the vehicles, but have never had any vandalism problems.
Chairman Alderson stated the parking structure will be elevated to
1 2 feet and staff's recommendation is to put it back after the use
is no longer needed; how will this be handled. Mr. Covaro stated
the design will allow it to be raised and lowered as it is not a part
of the building.
6. Chairman Alderson asked if there was any other public comment.
There being none, the public hearing was closed and open for
Commission discussion.
7. Chairman Alderson asked what guarantee the City had that
should they vacate the building the awning would be removed or
lowered. Mr. Covaro stated they would agree to any stipulation
the City would want to put on them to see that it is done, but
typically, they do not move from their locations. Staff noted the
condition is not if they should move from the location but that
should the vehicle no longer be kept at this location. Mr. Covaro
agreed to the conditions..
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8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Quill to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-047 approving Conditional Use Permit 2007-110
as recommended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and
Chairman Alderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner
Engle. ABSTAIN: None.
D. Conditional Use Permit 2007-107; a request of Reverend Mark Byers for
consideration of a church to occupy an approximately 3,000 square foot
tenant space within an existing commercial office building for the
property located at 47-110 Washington Street, Suite 100.
1 . Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the
staff report. Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the
information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on
file in the Planning Department.
2. There being no questions of staff, Chairman Alderson asked the
applicant would like to address the Commission. Rev. Mark Byers
stated he was available to answer any questions.
3. Commissioner Wilkinson asked what the time frame was to
relocate. Rev. Byers stated they have a two year lease for the
current building.
4. There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman
Alderson asked if there was any other public comment. There
being no public comment, the public hearing was closed and open
for Commission discussion.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Quill/Barrows to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-048 approving Conditional Use Permit 2007-107
as recommended and amended:
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and
Chairman Alderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner
Engle. ABSTAIN: None.
E. Sign Program 2006-1034; a request of Komar Investments, LLC for
consideration of a proposed Sign Program for permanent business
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identification signage and two monument signs for the Komar Desert
Center located on the south side of Highway 111 and east and west of
Depot Drive.
1 . Chairman Alderson 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 Planning Department.
2. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked the location of the Costco sign.
Staff clarified the Costco sign was independent of this sign
program.
3. Chairman Alderson asked if the "red" color was the actual color
to be used. Staff stated the applicant would need to answer that
question. The sign does meet the City's code provisions.
4. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson
asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr.
Clint Knox, representing Komar, gave a presentation on the
program.
5. There being no questions of the applicant, Chairman Alderson
asked if there was any other public comment. There being none,
the public hearing was closed and open for Commission
discussion.
6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Quill to adopt Minute Motion 2007-018
approving Sign Program 2006-1034 as recommended.
F. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2007-093; a request of the City for
consideration of an Amendment to the La Quinta Municipal Code, Title 8,
Chapter 13, updating the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
1. Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the
staff report. Principal Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the
information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on
file in the Planning Department.
2. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked how a single-family resident would
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recover if a resident wanted a fountain. Staff stated the water
features for most large tracts and golf courses are replaced by the
Bureau of Reclamation water supply as opposed to the municipal
tap water supply. The proposed Amendment states that if you
are going to have a water feature greater than 100 square feet
surface area, you cannot use the potable water source.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked how an individual homeowner will
obtain the water. Planning Director Les Johnson stated it is part
of Title 8 and staff is trying to make the determination as to what
the perimeters should be in regard to what that size should be. If
the Commission thinks 100 square feet is not enough then staff
will take that recommendation to Council. The intent is not to
address an estate home, but rather a tract feature. The
homeowner would have to find a way to obtain the water.
3. Commissioner Quill asked that under definitions for "Drip
Irrigation" it should be expanded to explain the difference
between an emitter and a dripper. The same should be done for
"Emitters". Consideration should be given to the three types of
water that are in the process of being defined further down the
Valley. He also suggested adding fire usage protection systems.
Also, recreational uses should be added and could be defined as
fishing or boating. Any two of these uses would throw you into
meeting the requirements. He questioned whether or not the City
would have a reason to conduct water audits. Discussion
followed and it was determined to review the 100 square foot
bench mark and whether or not it should even apply to a
residential home. Discussion followed regarding the role of
different water sources (such as recycled or canal water) for
water features and irrigation, the practice of using recycled water
systems, the size and placement of water features, and
definitions for landscaping terms.
4. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson
asked if there was any'public comment. There being no public
comment, the public hearing was closed and open for
Commission discussion.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Quill to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-049 approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment
2007-093 as recommended and amended:
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a. The following conditions shall be incorporated into the
ordinance:
1) that all turf be limited to 50% of landscaping;
2) There be a refined definition for "desert plants" and
"native plants;" and
3) To require that all water features utilize a non-potable
water source unless otherwise approved by the
Planning Commission.
VII. BUSINESS ITEMS: None
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Barrows/Wilkinson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a
regular meeting to be held on January 8,2008. This regular meeting was adjourned at
10:45 p.m. on December 11, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
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