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1988 01 26 PCAGENDA 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 26, 1988 I. CALL TO ORDER Flag Salute II. ROLL CALL III. HEARINGS - 7:00 p.m. A. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 88-004 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA LOCATION: CITY-WIDE PROJECT: AMEND THE ZONING TEXT TO REPLACE TWO URGENCY ORDINANCES WITH PERMANENT REGULATIONS FOR THE REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL AND MULTI -FAMILY PROJECTS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 1.- Staff Report 2. Public Comment 3. Commission Discussion 4. Hearing Closed 5. Motion for Commission Action IV. 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. MR/AGENDA.126 L 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. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes cf the regular Planning Commission meeting of January 12, 1988. VI. BUSINESS Any action, relating to Study Session items. VII. OTHER Schedule - 1988 Planning Commission attendance at City Council meetings. VIII. ADJOURNMENT ITEMS FOR JANUARY 25, 1988, 3:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION ** DISCUSSION ONLY ** 1. Highway 111 Specific Plan: Exploration of the Basic Policy Framework 2. All Agenda Items 3. Identification of Future Commission Agenda Items MR/AGENDA.126 ® 0 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: JA4UARY 26, 1988 SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLOT PLANS BACKGROUND The lack of participation by the Planning Commission in the review of commercial and multi -family residential projects was identified as a concern by the Commission. An immediate response to 'this concern was the adoption of an urgency ordinance granting the Commission review authority. An urgency ordinance allows an interim solution to be provided for an identified problem while the concern is analyzed more fully and a permanent means to address the problem/concern is initiated. In this case, the issue was the reviewing party for commercial and multi -family residential projects. The zoning ordinance assigned responsibility for plot plan review to the Planning Director, who was instructed to conduct a Public Meeting or Public Hearing and grant or deny applications. In January 1986, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that an urgency ordinance be adopted, reassigning review authority to the Commission for all proposed commercial projects, including additions and exterior remodels. The City Council concurred with this recommendation and adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 90. This Ordinance subsequently has been extended to the maximum time permitted by State Government Code. Likewise, for multi -family Commission, in November 1987, Council again concurred with adopted an urgency ordinance projects containing 25 or more MR/MEMOPC.011 residential projects, the requested review authority. The the Commission's request and granting review authority for units. -1- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION A Negative Declaration has been prepared for the zoning text amendment based upon an environmental assessment prepared as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The initial study evaluation has determined that the proposed ordinance will not, by itself, present a significant adverse impact. Future review of proposed individual projects will be subject to CEQA review. PROPOSED ORDINANCE The attached draft Ordinance replaces the two urgency ordinances with permanent Commission review authority for certain commercial and multi -family residential projects. The review will either take place as a business item (non-public hearing) or as a public hearing item, depending upon the type of application. The Commission action is then transmitted to the Council for their information as a Consent Calendar item. Other aspects of the individual zoning districts have not been addressed (i.e., the permitted uses listed within each zoning chapter). These matters will be reviewed during the preparation/review of the new Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION By minute motion, recommend to the City Council the adoption of the attached draft ordinance, and the accompanying environmental determination. MR/MEMOPC.011 -2- E 11 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF A RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLOT PLAN REVIEW PROCESS The City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1.. Subsection F of Section 9.44.020 of Chapter 9.44 R-2 ZONE (MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: F. Any use permitted by this section, regardless of the: number of structures to be constructed on a single legally -divided parcel, shall require approval pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.1.80 or 9.182, whichever is applicable. SECTION 2. The first sentence of Subsection A of Section 9.52.020 of Chapter 9.52 R-3 ZONE (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) of the La Quinta Runicipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A. The following uses shall be permitted provided approval of a plot plan shall first have been obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable: (balance of text remains) SECTION 3. The first sentence of Subsection A of Section 9.72.010 of Chapter 9.72 R-5 ZONE (OPEN AREA COMBINING ZONE - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A. The following uses are permitted provided a plot plan has been approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable: (balance of text remains) SECTION 4. The first sentence of Subsection A of Section 9.88.020 of Chapter 9.88 C-P-S ZONE (SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: MR/ORDDRFT.010 -1- A. The: following uses are permitted only in enclosed buildings with not more than two hundred (200) square feet of outside storage or display of materials appurtenant to such use, provided a plot plan shall have been approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable: (balance of text remains) SECTION 5. The first sentence of Subsection D of Section 9.116.010 of Chapter 9.116 A-1 ZONE (LIGHT AGRICULTURE) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: D. The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a plot plan pursuant to Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable. The plot plan approval may include conditions requiring fencing and landscaping of the parcel to assure that the use is compatible with the surrounding area: (balance of text remains) SECTION 6. The first Section 9.128.010 of Chapter DEVELOPMENT AREAS) of the La amended to react as follows: sentence of Subsection B. of Code B. The; following uses shall be permitted provided approval of a plot plan shall first have been obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable: (balance of text remains) SECTION 7. The first two sentences of Subsection B of Section 9.136„010 of Chapter 9.136 N-A ZONE (NATURAL ASSETS) of the La Quinta Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: B. Uses Permitted Subject to Approval of a Plot Plan. The: following uses are permitted upon approval of a plot plan, pursuant to Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable, on parcels of land not less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet in size, with a minimum front yard depth of twenty (20) feet and minimum side and rear year depth of ten (10) feet: (balance of text remains) SECTION 8. There is hereby added to the La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 9.182 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLOT PLANS to read as contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto. MR/ORDDRFT.010 -2- SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after passage. SECTION 10. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in, at least three (3) public places designated by resolution of the City Council; and shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of person posting, to be entered in the book of Ordinances of this City. The foregoing Ordinance meeting of the City Council , 1988. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: BARRY BRANDT, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California was approved and adopted at a held on this day of WILLIAM R. HOYLE, Mayor City of La Quinta, California MR/ORDDRFT.010 -3- CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. EXHIBIT "A" CHAPTER 9.182 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLOT PLANS SECTIONS: 9.182.010 Generally 9.182.020 Definition 9.182.030 Applications 9.182.040 Completeness of Application 9.182.050 Requirements for Approval 9.182.060 Action on Commercial Plot Plans 9.182.070 Review by the Planning Commission 9.182.080 Appeals 9.182.090 Approval Period 9.182.100 Fees MR/ORDDRFT.008 1 J 9.182.010 GENERALLY Any residential and commercial development project, as hereinafter defined, when permitted in a zoning district, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No building permit application(s) for any residential or commercial development project shall be accepted by any department or division unless and until a residential or commercial plot plan approval has been granted by the Planning Commission. 9.182.020 DEFINITION For the purposes of this section, the following words or phrases shall have the following definition: 1. "Commercial Development Project" means any office, retail establishment, restaurant, service business, hospital, hotel, motel, or other similar non -.residential use determined to be of a commercial nature wherein: a. A new building or use is proposed for construction; or, b. An increase in floor area or use area for an existing building or use is proposed; or, C. A remodeling of an existing building affecting its exterior appearance is proposed. d. "Commercial Development Project" does not mean: (1) The remodeling of existing commercial buildings where there is no change to the exterior appearance of the building; (2) Commercial development projects where existing zoning regulations require the approval of a conditional use permit or public use permit; (3) Home Occupation requests. 2. "Residential Development Project" means any development intended primarily for multiple -family residential occupancy when: a. The total number of proposed or projected units exceed twenty-five (25); and MR/ORDDRFT.008 2 b. Includes, but is not limited to, apartments, statutory condominiums, congregate care facilities, group living quarters; and C. Does not pertain to time extension requests for any previously -approved residential development projects. 9.182.030 APPLICATIONS Residential and commercial plot plan applications shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department and provide the following information and exhibits: 1. Complete application form. 2. One (1) copy of the preliminary title report or deed of trust to the subject property. 3. Sets; of the site development plans (number as required by the Planning and Development Department), each set to incorporate the following: a. Dimensioned floor plan(s) relating to all building layout aspects, showing applicable sales/display, office areas, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, bath/restrooms, etc., for the particular use under review. b. Four -point elevations of any and all buildings proposed on the site, delineating any outstanding architectural feature(s), relationships to any existing structures and/or other adjacent properties, and listing proposed building materials, finishes, colors, etc. C. A detailed site plan delineating all siting aspects of the development (i.e., setbacks, topography, fencing locations, parking, accessways, adjacent streets, utilities, drainage, and any proposed signage). NOTE: In some instances, a preliminary grading plan may be required if it is determined to be necessary due to topographic considerations and other related site factors. d. A complete site landscaping plan, showing a listing of quantities, species, location and plant sizes to be incorporated into the final landscaping of the project. The final approved landscape plan must be stamped "approved" by MR/ORDDRFT.008 3 the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's office prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. Two (2) sets of all plans reduced to 8-1/2" X 11" and submitted on acetate or other similar format suitable for presentation. One (1) 8" X 13" color, material and finish sample board for the building's exterior areas, including, but not limited to, roof covering, facia boards, tile inlays, stucco finish, wood or other plant -on materials, etc. One (1) colored rendering or swatch (band of color on the plans) of the elevations, in accordance with the materials sample board as submitted. 7. Any other additional information as may be required. 9.182.040 COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION No residential or commercial plot plan application shall be processed until all information as required by this section has been submitted. Determination of completeness shall be in accordance with the provisions of the California Government: Code Section 65943, or successor provisions. 9.182.050 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL Plot plans shall only be approved when they comply with the following standards: The proposed use conforms to all the provisions of the General Plan and specific plans, and with all app-icable requirements of State law and the ordinances of the City. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare; conforms to the logical development of the land and is compatible with the present and future logical development of surrounding property. The plan considers the location and need for dedication and improvement of necessary streets and sidewalks, including the avoidance of traffic congestion; and takes into account topographical and drainage conditions, including the need for dedication and improvements of necessary structures as a part thereof. MR/ORDDRFT.008 All plot plans which permit the construction of more than one structure on a single, legally -divided parcel, shall, in addition to all other requirements, be subject to a condition which prohibits the sale of any existing or subsequently -constructed structures on the parcel until the parcel is divided and a final map recorded in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance in such a manner that each building is located on a separate, legally -divided parcel. 9.182.060 ACTION ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PLOT PLANS All residential and commercial plot plans shall be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved by action of the Planning Commission, based upon the standards referred to in Section 9.182.050. The following findings must be made when a plot plan is approved: 1. The architectural aspects of the development will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, other exiting and future developments in the surrounding area; and, Applicable development standards, including, but not limited to, setbacks, parking, landscaping, site design, signage, and similar features, will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, other existing and future developments in the surrounding area; and, 3. The proposed use and related development is consistent with the purpose and intent of applicable policies set forth in the La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plan. 9.182.070 REVIEW BY PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission shall provide for review of all plot plans as appropriate in 1. or 2., which follow: 1. Plot plan subject to CEQA: The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on all plot plans for which a Negative Declaration or an EIR is prepared pursuant to the City of La Quinta rules implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. Notice of the time, date, and place of the public hearing shall be given at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing by the following procedures: a. Mailing to all owners of real property which is located within 300 feet of the exterior MR/ORDDRFT.008 boundaries of the parcel to be considered, as such owners are shown on the last equalized assessment roll. b. Publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. C. The Planning Director may require that additional notice be given by posting a notice in conspicuous places on and close to the property affected, and/or by enlarging the notification radius. 2. Plot. plans exempt from CEQA: The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a plot plan at a regular public meeting, based upon the standards in Section 9.182.050. A public hearing shall not be required for any plot plan not subject to the review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. 9.182.080 APPEALS An applicant or any other aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission by the following procedure: 1. Appeal to the City Council. Within 15 calendar days after the date of the mailing of the Planning Commission's decision, the applicant or aggrieved party may appeal the decision, in writing, to the City Council on the forms provided by the Planning and Development Department. Upon receipt of a completed appeal, the City Clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the City Council not less than five (5) calendar days nor more than 30 calendar days thereafter, and shall give written notice of the hearing, by mail, to the applicant and appellant if the plot plan did not require a public hearing. If the plot plan required a public hearing, notice of the appeal shall be given in the same manner that notice was given for the original hearing. City Council shall render its decision within 30 calendar days following the close of the hearing on the appeal. 9.182.090 APPROVAL PERIOD The approval of a residential or commercial plot plan shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from its effective date, within which time the construction authorized must be substantially begun or the occupancy authorized be in use; otherwise, the approval shall be void and of no further effect. MR/ORDDRFT.008 6 M 11 9.182.100 FEES. The following fees apply to residential and commercial plot plans: 1. Requiring CEQA Review: $ 835.00 2. Not Requiring CEQA Review: $ 760.00 3. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision $ 25.00 4. Plus; any Other Applicable Application Fees MR/ORDDRFT.008 7 ® 0 V MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-:105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California January 12, 1988 I. II III IV. V. VI 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Walling. The Flag Salute was led by Commissioner Zelles. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Steding, Bund, Zelles, Moran, and Chairman Walling. B. Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump, Principal Planner Jerry Herman, Department Secretary Mariellen Ratowski, and Principal Planner Ted Bower. HEARINGS - None PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to address the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to approve the minutes of December 22, 1987. Unanimously approved. BUSINESS Chairman Walling introduced the business item as follows: A. Appeal 88-001, Moonlight Limousine Service; an appeal by Rocco and Colleen Balsamo of the decision denying the establishment of a limousine service as a home occupation. 1. Planning Director Crump presented the information contained in the Staff Report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. MR/MIN01-12.DFT -1- 0 2. The Applicant, Rocco Balsamo, addressed the Commission, briefly explaining his request and advising the Commission that his service has a four-hour minimum, differing greatly from a taxi service. 3. Commissioner Moran was in favor of the request, with a limitation placed on the number of trips per day and on vehicle size, and requiring complete garaging of the vehicle. It was the consensus of the Commission that the following conditions be considered: 1. Vehicle kept completely garaged; 2. No more than 10 trips in a 24-hour period; 3. Only one vehicle allowed; 4. Review of the permit after one year. 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Moran to approve Appeal 88-001, with attached conditions. Unanimously approved. B. Design Review Board 1. Planning Director Crump presented the information contained in the Staff Report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. During discussion, the Commissioners expressed opinions favoring the concept. 3. A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by Commissioner Moran that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the formation of a Design Review Board be included in the draft of the new Zoning Ordinance. Unanimously approved. C. Identification of Future Agenda Items Commissioner Moran: Discussion on amending the Home Occupation Ordinance. Chairman Walling: Scenario for development of ordinances. VII. OTHER - None VIII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Bund and seconded by Commissioner Steding to adjourn to a regular meeting on January 26, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., in the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. This meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:40 p.m., January 12, 1988. MR/MINO1-12.DFT -2- 1988 SCHEDULE Alb VII A. JANUARY 12 / JULY 12 / 26 / 26 / FEBRUARY 9 / AUGUST 9 / 23 / 23 / MARCH 8 / SEPTEMBER 13 / 22 / 27 / APRIL 12 / OCTOBER 11 / 26 / 25 / MAY 10 / NOVEMBER 8 / 24 / 22 / JUNE 14 / DECEMBER 13 / 28 / 27 / 1988 SCHEDULE PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS JANUARY 5 /NONE 19 /NONE FEBRUARY 2 /STEDING 16 /BUND MARCH 1 /WALLING 15 /MORAN APRIL 5 /ZELLES 19 /STEDING MAY 3 /BUND 17 /WALLING JUNE 7 /MORAN 28 /ZELLES MR/SCHEDULE.88 JULY 5 /STEDING 19 /BUND AUGUST 2 /WALLING 16 /MORAN SEPTEMBER 6 /ZELLES 20 /STEDING OCTOBER 4 /BUND 18 /WALLING NOVEMBER 1 /MORAN 15 /ZELLES DECEMBER 6 /WALLING 20 /MORAN MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA STUDY SESSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING C014MI S S I ON FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: JANUARY 25, 1988 OF THE SUBJECT: BASICOLICY FRAY 111 MEPECIFIC PLAN: WORK EXPLORATION FOR DISCUSSION AT NMONDAY'S STUDY SESSION CONTEXT The new Principal Planner for advance planning is now analyzing the work already accomplished on the draft Highway 111 Specific Plan. He is now developing some ideas for refinement of the Specific Plan as well as the necessary .amendments to the General Plan and implementation techniques in the Zoning Ordinance. But, before going into much more detail, it would be beneficial to enter into a discussion with the Planning Commission concerning the basic policy framework for the Highway 111 Specific Plan. Such a discussion would be review for the Commission members, but might serve to update, re -direct, and focus Staff attention on the essentials. Discussion would also allow the new staff to refine concepts d olve them further, as well as to identify policy issues an ev needing further discussion. QUESTIONS The following set of discussion questions can serve as a guideline for exploring the basic policy framework. 1. What functions (both necessary served by the Highway ill area? MR/MEMOPC.012 -1 and desired) are to be 2. What development pattern over time is desired for the area? 3. What access pattern will serve the functions an accomplish the development pattern desired? 4. What strategies and orderly development guidance techniques can be applied to the development pattern in the General Plan, Specific Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Capital Improvement Program, etc. to carry out the functions and goals/objectives of the City for the Highway 111 area? The Advance Planner will introduce each question with an outline and a trial approach to "prime the pump" for Commission discussion. MR/MEMOPC.012 -2-