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2009 03 10 PC MinutesMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA March 10, 2009 I. CALL TO ORDER 7:04 P.M. A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Ed Alderson who asked Commissioner Weber to lead the flag salute. B. Present: Commissioners Katie Barrows, Paul Quill, Mark Weber, Robert Wilkinson, and Chairman Ed Alderson. C. Staff present: Planning Director Les Johnson, Planning Manager David Sawyer, Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston, Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer, Principal Planner Andrew and Secretary Monika Radeva. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: None V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Tentative Tract Map 36089; a request by Dolphin La Quinta, LLC. to subdivide 8.45 gross acres into two lots for condominium purposes located on the southwest corner of Miles Avenue and Seeley Drive. Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any comments from the Commissioners. P:\Reports- PC\2009\3-24-09\PC MIN 3-10-09 Draft.doc Planning Commission Minutes March 70, 2009 There being none, Chairman Alderson noted that the lot line between Lots 1 and 2 went down an existing parking lot. Staff further noted additional parking would be required when Lot 2 was developed and that noted the conditions of approval asked for a shared parking easement agreement. Chairman Alderson asked if there was a reciprocal parking agreement and if the parking would be adequate. Staff replied the current parking on site is adequate to serve the existing units. Staff said it was likely that this would not be the last approval to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Staff was anticipating the applicant would be applying for a new Site Development Permit (SDP) for Lot 2, even though they could decide to build per the existing SDP. Commissioner Quill wanted to clarify that the applicant would still have to build at the reduced amount of units. Staff said the applicant would have to reduce the number of units in accordance with the condominium map. Chairman Alderson wanted to clarify that the intent is that when Lot 2 is developed it will have the same product as Lot 1. Staff confirmed that it would. Margo Thibeault, MSA Consulting, 34-200 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, introduced herself and said she was available to answer any questions from the Commission. Chairman Alderson asked if the project was approved, what the developer's intent was in terms of timing. Ms. Thibeault replied currently there had not been a definitive time line established. Chairman Alderson said the construction fence on Seeley Drive for Lot 2 was placed twenty-five to thirty feet back from the curb and a tremendous amount of tumbleweeds were growing in that area. He asked if the fence could be moved forward to the sidewalk line. Ms. Thibeault_ replied the construction fence was placed there to identify the landscaping easement and, if the Public Works Department did not have any objections, the fence would be moved as requested. Chairman Alderson mentioned the two islands in the driveway of Lot 2 which also needed to be cleaned up. Ms. Thibeault replied it would be taken care of. P:Uieports - PC~2009~3-24-09~PC_MIN_3-10-09_Draft.doc 2 Planning Commission Minutes March 10, 2009 There being no further questions, or public comment, Chairman Alderson closed the public hearings and opened the matter for Commission discussion. There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Wilkinson to approve Resolution 2009-009 recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 26089 as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: None VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS: VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Commissioner Weber reported on the City Council meeting of March 3, 2009, including details on the display of temporary and political signs being displayed in the public right-of-way. He also said Council discussed marketing efforts, the City's support of CVWD in addressing the water shortage and commented that Mayor Adolph attended the Dike 4 meeting of the CVWD Water Policy Committee. The Mayor and the City Council were looking into whether or not the City would be able to obtain some fiscal assistance through the stimulus packet. The Treasurer reported there was not concern at this time about the City's investment portfolio as it was not invested in high-risk areas. B. Chairman Alderson noted Commissioner Wilkinson was scheduled to report back on the March 17, 2009, City Council meeting. IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS: A. Staff noted the attendance packets for the Planning Commissioner Institute in Anaheim were distributed. P:~Reports - PC~2009\3-24-09~PC_MIN_3-10-09_Approved.doc 3 Planning Commission Minutes March 10, 2009 X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Quill to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the nekt regular meeting to be held on March 24, 2009. This regular meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. on March 10, 2009 Respectfully submitted, Monika Radeva, Secretary City of La Quinta, California P:~Reports - PC~2009~3-24-09~PC_MIN_3-10-09_Draft.doc 4