1987 01 13 PCE
A G E N D A
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California
January 13, 1987 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
2. ROLL CALL
3. HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the
Planning Commission on matters relating to City planning and
zoning which are not Public Hearing items.
Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission should use
the form provided. Please complete one form for each item
you intend to address and submit the form to the Planning
Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. Your name
will be called at the appropriate time.
When addressing the Planning Commission, please state your
name and address. The proceedings of the Planning Commission
meeting are recorded on tape and comments of each person
shall be limited.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of
November 25, 1986.
B. Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of
December 9, 1986.
6. BUSINESS
A. PLOT PLAN NO. 86-370/Single-Family Dwelling
Applicant: Ronald Russell
Location: 55-900 Pebble Beach, La Quinta, CA
1. Report from Staff.
2. Motion for Action.
AGENDA - PLANNING COMMISSION
January 13, 1987
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7. OTHER
A. City Council/Planning Commission Interface
8. ADJOURNMENT
ITEM FOR JANUARY 13, 1987, 3:00 PM, STUDY SESSION - DISCUSSION
ONLY
1. Washington Street Alignment - For Commission Information
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78-105 CALLE ESTADO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 564.2246
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at their Study Session
meeting of January 12, 1987, the La Quinta Planning Commission
moved to cancel their regular meeting of January 13, 1987, as
there are no items of Agenda to consider.
DATED: January 12, 1987
MURREL CRUMP
PLANNING DIRECTOR
By:
Donna M. Velotta
Planning Commission Secretary
MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. SOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
M I N U T E S
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California
November 25, 1986
1. CALL TO ORDER
7:00 p.m.
A. Chairman Thomas A. Thornburgh called the Planning Commission
meeting to order at 7:10 p.m., and then led the flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary
called the roll.
Present: Commissioners Brandt, Moran, Steding, Walling, and
Chairman Thornburgh
Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump, Principal
Planner Jerry Herman, and Secretary Donna
Velotta
STUDY SESSION ITEM - SPECIFIC PLAN NOS. 85-005A and 85-005B; CLARI-
FICATION OF CONDITIONS.
The Study Session, regularly held the day prior to Planning
Commission meetings, was cancelled; therefore, the Planning
Commission reviewed this matter during the regular meeting session.
Chairman Thornburgh turned the discussion of street section detail
over to Vice Chairman John Walling, as he had a conflict of interest
regarding Tentative Tract No. 21880.
The Applicant requested that Conditions Nos. 13 and 14 of Specific
Plan Nos. 85-005A and 85-005B be clarified or modified to meet
current conditions as they relate to Tentative Tract No. 21880.
After discussion of this matter, it was the consensus of the Planning
Commission that the project, as proposed, satisfies the intent of
Condition Nos. 13 and 14 of Specific Plan No. 85-005A and 85-005B, as
they relate to Tentative Tract No. 21880. No motion is required.
Vice Chairman Walling returned the meeting to Chairman Thornburgh.
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3. HEARINGS
None
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion made by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner
Walling, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
October 28, 1986, as submitted. Unanimously adopted.
B. Motion made by Commissioner Brandt, seconded by Commissioner
Moran to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
November 12, 1986, as submitted. Unanimously adopted.
6. BUSINESS
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the item of business as follows:
A. CONSIDERATION OF SIGN APPEAL - Appeal of Signage Conditions
for Sign Approval No. 86-038; Applicant, George Balch - Roger
Dunn Golf Shop, 78-267 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA. He called
for the report from Staff.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump advised the Commission that
the Applicant had informed Staff by phone, with a letter
request to follow, that he would be unable to attend this
meeting and, therefore, has requested a continuance to the
next meeting to be held December 9, 1986.
2. Commissioner Steding made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Walling, to grant a continuance regarding
this matter to the next regular Planning Commission
meeting to be held December 9, 1986.
7. OTHER
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first item of discussion as
follows:
A. Discussion of residential and non-residential uses in the
High Density Land Use Designation. He called for the report
from Staff.
1. Director Crump summarized this matter from information
submitted in the Staff Report, a copy of which is on
file in the Planning Department. He advised the
Commission that they, as an advisory body, had the
option to initiate an ordinance amendment that would
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delete non-residential uses if
inconsistent with the intent o
or to further regulate certai
use permit. Therefore, Staff
consensus of the approach they
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any were believed
f the land use category
activities by conditional
would like a Commission
wish to be taken.
After some discussion, it was the consensus of the
Planning Commission to have Staff prepare a draft
amendment to the current residential zones with the
permitted uses portion to exclude those items noted by
the Commission at this meeting. Also, the amendment
should indicate, under the Conditional Use Permit
category, other non-residential activities that are
presently allowed. No motion was required.
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the next item of discussion as
follows:
B. Identification of subjects/issues the Commission wants to
discuss with the City Council at a formal Council/Commission
retreat sometime in January, 1987. He called for a report
from Staff.
1. Director Crump advised the Commission that the retreat
may not occur in the month of January, but sometime
within the next few months. He advised that this
discussion is just to introduce the Commission to the
subject so that they can start thinking of topics and
issues to bring up at the retreat.
2. The Commission discussed this matter briefly stating
they would submit the forms provided by Staff, with
each of their suggested topics, at the next meeting.
No motion required.
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the next item of discussion as
follows:
C. Review of draft "Compact Car Parking Standards". He called
for a report from Staff.
Director Crump reiterated that at the October 28th
meeting discussion was raised concerning compact car
parking standards and the appropriateness of estab-
lishing the standards in our Municipal Land Use Ordinance.
Staff, in doing some background research regarding this
matter, found that only Palm Springs and the County in
our immediate area have allowance for compact spaces; but
neither establish a threshold or a minimum size parking
lot before you can have compact spaces. Director Crump
advised the Commission that Staff has drafted language
for an amendment (a copy of which is in their agenda
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packets) and the Commission has the discretion of
selecting the numbers that might go into a text amendment
should they elect to carry one forward.
2. During a brief discussion, the Commission chose the
numbers they believed to be appropriate in a text amend-
ment, with regard to minimum parking lot size before
compact car parking spaces would be allowed and compact
car stall dimensions. No motion required. Staff was to
bring the amendment back to the Commission as a public
hearing item.
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the last item of discussion as
follows:
D. Request for input on policy issue regarding street lights.
He called for the report from Staff.
1. Director Crump advised the Commission that Staff has
identified a need to have formal City policy on street
lighting requirements. Policy questions are:
- Does the City want to start requiring street lights
along the right-of-way of public and/or private
streets; and/or,
Does the City want to start requiring street lights
at major intersections; or,
- Does the City want street lights at all.
Director Crump informed the Commission that it would
be appropriate for them to offer comments on this subject
for purposes of Council input. Council will subsequently
consider this matter for specific policy direction.
2. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the
Commission that there are different needs in
different areas of the City and they felt perhaps the
subject of lighting requirements should be brought to the
Council/Commission retreat for review. No motion
required.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Walling, seconded by Commissioner
Moran, to adjourn to a meeting on December 9, 1986, at 7:00 p.m.,
in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California. This meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission
was adjourned at 8:35 p.m., November 25, 1986.
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PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California
December 9, 1986
1. CALL TO ORDER
7:00 p.m.
A. Chairman Thomas A. Thornburgh called the Planning Commission
meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., and called upon Commissioner
Moran to lead the flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary
called the roll:
Present: Commissioners Moran, Steding, Walling and
Chairman Thornburgh
Absent: Commissioner Brandt
Chairman Thornburgh advised that Commissioner Brandt is
excused from this meeting.
Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump, Principal
Planner Jerry Herman, and Secretary Donna
Velotta
Also present were City Manager Ron Kiedrowski and Mayor
William Hoyle.
3. HEARINGS
None
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
None
6. BUSINESS
Chairman Thornburgh identified the item of business as follows:
A. CONSIDERATION OF SIGN APPEAL (CONT'D) - Appeal of Signage
Conditions for Sign Approval No. 86-038; Applicant, George
Balch - Roger Dunn Golf Shop, 78-267 Highway 111, La Quinta,
CA. He called for the staff report.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump explained this matter per
information submitted in the Staff Report, a copy of
which is on file in the Planning Department.
The Applicant, George Balch of The Roger Dunn Golf Shop,
78-267 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA, appeared and spoke in
favor of their request.
After a brief discussion period, it was the consensus of
the Planning Commission to allow the Applicant's request
to have a third sign placed on their building based upon
needed visibility resulting from the lineal frontage of
the building. Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion.
2. Chairman Thornburgh made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Moran, to approve the Applicant's request
for a third sign on their commercial building based on
lineal frontage of the building. Unanimously adopted.
7. OTHER
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the item of discussion as follows:
A. Identification of subjects/issues the Commission wants to
discuss with the City Council at a formal Council/Commission
retreat sometime in February, 1987.
Director Crump and City Manager Kiedrowski briefly discussed
this matter with the Commission. No motion required.
The City Manager introduced the City's new Mayor, William
Hoyle, to the Planning Commission.
The City Manager discussed the city's new organizational
chart with the Planning Commission.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Steding, seconded by Commissioner
Walling, to adjourn to a meeting on January 13, 1987, at
7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California. This meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission
was adjourned at 8:10 p.m., December 9, 1986.
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STAFF REPORT W
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: January 13, 1987
APPLICANT: Ronald Russell, 136 Don Miguel Circle, Palm Desert, CA
PROJECT
LOCATION: 59-900 Pebble Beach, La Quinta, CA
PROJECT: PLOT PLAN NO. 86-370; To construct a 3,174 Sq.Ft.,
One Story, Single -Family Home on Lot 37 of Tract
No. 20717-2 (PGA West)
ZONING R-2 (Multiple Family)
DESIGNATION:
GENERAL PLAN Low Density Residential (2-4 Dwellings
DESIGNATION: per Acre)
ENVIRONMENTAL Categorically exempt.
ASSESSMENT:
DEVELOPMENT Required/Permitted Provided
STANDARDS:
Setbacks Front 20' 20'
Side 5' 10'
Rear 10' 10'
Building Height 35' 17'
Building Coverage 60% 38%
Parking Spaces 1 2
LOT SIZE: 80' x 150' (12,000 Sq.Ft.)
SCHOOL FEES: Paid
HOUSE COLORS: Walls - Hacienda
Columns - Pueblo
Concrete - Adobe/Canyon Brown
Glass - Bronze
Metal Glazing - Mullions (dark brown/black)
TRASH/MECHANICAL Screened
EQUIPMENT AREA:
LANDSCAPING: Exceeds minimum.
UTILITIES: Water - Coachella Valley Water District
Sewer - Coachella Valley Water District
FENCING: 6-Foot High
PGA WEST DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Reviewed and approved plans
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January 13, 1987
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FINDINGS
The request, as conditioned, is consistent with the requirements
of the R-2 Zone; goals and objectives of the General Plan; PGA
West Specific Plan and Master PGA West and Tract CC&R's.
2. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the above information, the Planning Department recommends
approval of Plot Plan No. 86-370, subject to the following conditions:
The development of the site shall be in conformance with the
Exhibits A through G contained in the file for Plot Plan
86-370, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions.
2. The approved plot plan shall
the approval date; otherwise,
of no effect whatsoever. By
substantial construction, not
this approval which is begun
thereafter diligently pursued
be used within two (2) years of
it shall become null and void and
"use" is meant the beginning of
including grading, contemplated by
with the two-year period and is
to completion.
3. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the
Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with an
approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be main-
tained in a healthy condition for the life of the approved use.
PREPARED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
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TO: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning
Commission
FROM: Planning Department
DATE: January 13, 1987
SUBJECT: City Council/Planning Commission Interface
The City Council, at their meeting of December 18, 1986, adopted
three strategies to improve and build on the coordination between
Council and Commission. Those items are as follows:
1. Rotational Attendance at Council/Commission Meetings
Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners would attend Council/
Commission meetings on a regularly scheduled, rotating basis.
This would allow Council and members of the Commission to
individually obtain information regarding the handling of
various City matters and to become familiar with the conduct
of each body's meetings.
2. Joint Quarterly Meetings
These meetings are contemplated to take place in the afternoon
and would provide an opportunity to confer on policy and program
subjects.
3. Joint Council/Planning Commission Retreat
An initial retreat has been
on participant schedules, it
February.
COMMISSION ACTION/RESPONSE
endorsed by the Council, and depending
may occur in the latter part of
1. It is requested that the Commission adopt the attached schedule
for Commissioner attendance at City Council meetings, with any
adjustments found necessary.
MEMO - The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
January 13, 1987
Page 2.
2. It is also requested that Commissioners review their personal
schedules to determine their availability the latter part of
February - beginning of March, for a weekend retreat with
Council.
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1987 SCHEDULE
PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
January 6
/
None
July 7
/ Comm.
Moran
" 20
/
Comm.
Brandt
If 21
/ Comm.
Steding
February 3
/
Comm.
Moran
August 4
/ Ch. Thornburgh
IT 17
/
Comm.
Steding
IT 18
/ Comm.
Walling
March 3
/
Ch. Thornburgh
September 1
/ Comm.
Brandt
to 17
%
Comm.
Walling
If
15
/ Comm.
Moran
April 7
/
Comm.
Brandt
October 6
/ Comm.
Steding
If 21
/
Comm.
Moran
it 20
/ Ch. Thornburgh
May 5
/
Comm.
Steding
November 3
/ Comm.
Walling
" 19
/
Ch. Thornburgh
" 17
/ Comm.
Brandt
June 2
/
Comm.
Walling
December 1
/ Comm.
Moran
IT 16
/
Comm.
Brandt
1115
/ Comm.
Steding
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
TO: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning
Commission
VIA: Murrel Crump, Planning DirectoruU�
FROM: Bob Weddle, City Engineer 4wid 1
DATE: January 13, 1987
SUBJECT: Washington Street Precise Alignment
On March 4, 1986, the City Council adopted, by Resolution No. 86-14,
the Washington Street Corridor Plan.
My office started developing (last summer) what I term a precise
"centerline" alignment plan to supplement the corridor plan. The
precise alignment document is a technical document that indicates the
location of the new street centerline with respect to existing
centerline survey monuments. It also indicates potential areas of
right-of-way to be acquired.
This document is being presented as an informational item. Further
contacts with local property owners and the engineering firms with
active projects along the corridor will be made in the near future.
Also attached for reference are select exhibits from the Washington
Street Corridor Plan report and two (2) typical sections which
directly tie into the Precise Alignment document.
A few items will be described in the following paragraphs in order to
clarify a few points for those reviewing the documents.
1. The right-of-way jog along the south side of 52nd Avenue is for
the future traffic signal pole locations.
2. The future street closures, per Specific Plan Nos. 86-007 and
86-007, Amendment No. 1, are noted.
3. The right-of-way on the east side of Washington Street has to jog
out an additional 10 feet for the transition zone for the
frontage road intersection with Highland Palms Drive at Washington
Street, i.e., 174 feet versus 164 feet.
4. At Highway 11.1, the south right-of-way line of Highway 111 was not
changed, as we have substantial development along the south side.
Where we have no or little development, we have designated the
alternate! right-of-way areas for right -turn lanes and bus stops.
MEMO - THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
January 13, 1987
Page 2.
5. The alignment north of Highway 111 is shifted to join the
Whitewater Bridge, such that only the east side of the bridge
needs to be widened, not both.
6. We have shown a 60-foot, half -street section on the County of
Riverside street segments. At this date, the County has not
commented on our proposal for a 120 feet of right-of-way for
Washington Street.
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