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2012 09 25 PC MinutesMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78 -495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA September 25, 2012 7:01 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairwoman Barrows. PRESENT: Commissioners Alderson, Weber, Wilkinson, Wright and Chairwoman Barrows. ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Les Johnson, Public Works Director Tim Jonasson, Planning Manager David Sawyer, Associate Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Code Compliance Officer Anthony Moreno, and Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker. ll. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: There being no comments, or suggestions, it was moved by Commissioners Wright /Wilkinson to approve the minutes of September 11, 2012, as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Development Agreement 2003 -006 Amendment 4, Environmental Assessment 2011 -617, General Plan Amendment 2011 -123,, Zone Change 2011 -140, Specific Plan 2001 -055 Amendment 3, Tentative Parcel Map 36405, Site Development Permit 2011-921: a request by Lenity Group, LLC to consider a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the development plans for the La Quinta Retirement Community to be located on Seeley Drive, east of Washington Street, south of Miles Avenue, within Centre Pointe. Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 2012 Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the staff 'report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Staff, noted a memo was distributed to the Commissioners, at the meeting, recommending changes to several conditions of approval for the Tentative Parcel Map and the Site Development Permit. A copy of that memo is also on file in the Planning Department. Chairwoman Barrows asked if there were any questions of staff. Discussion covered the neighborhood meetings, design styles and compatibility, pad elevations and concern about the placement of the trash enclosures. There being no further questions of staff, Chairwoman Barrows asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Dan Roach, Lenity Architecture, 3150 Kettle Court SE, Salem, OR 93701, introduced himself and commented on the neighborhood meetings, saying the neighbors were in favor of the development and happy to see a good development go in. He added information on the timing of the development phases, an explanation of the placement of the trash enclosures, and discussions with the Fire Department as appropriate. Commissioner Wilkinson asked what the cost was on a project like this. Mr. Roach responded the total cost for buildings, land and all the development costs was about twenty -plus million. The construction costs could be $1004110 per square foot. Discussion covered the possibility of the inclusion of solar panels and the applicant's comments on their cost; as well as the possible use of LED bulbs, window shadings and alumnawood awnings. Chairwoman Barrows said she would like to see all of the ALRC recommendations incorporated into the conditions. Mr. Roach responded that was acceptable. Mr. Marvin Roos, Mainiero, Smith & Associates, Inc., 34 -200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 92270 introduced himself and gave -2- Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 2012 further explanation on the memo that had been distributed, at the dais, to the Planning Commission; as well as an explanation of the pad heights. There being no further public comment, Chairwoman Barrows closed the public hearing portion of the meeting and opened the matter for Commission discussion. Chairwoman Barrows said she would like to require a condition that all windows either be recessed or have window coverings and re- opened the public comment period to allow a response from the applicant and his representative. Mr. Roach explained they would be using Low E rated windows as they were a Title 24 requirement. Mr. Marvin Roos, explained the trash enclosure was side - loaded which resulted in a quieter procedure than front - loading. He also commented on the distance of the trash enclosures, from nearby residents, and said they would work with staff on this matter. The public hearing portion of the meeting was closed again. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson /Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2012 -019 recommending approval of Environmental Assessment 2011 -617 as submitted. Unanimously approved. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson /Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2012 -020 recommending approval of Development Agreement 2003- 006, Amendment 4, as submitted. Unanimously approved. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson /Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2012 -021 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 2011 - 123 as submitted. Unanimously approved. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson /Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2012 -022 recommending approval of Zone Change 2011-140 as submitted. Unanimously approved. isle Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 2012 There being no further questions or discussion, it, was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson /Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2012 -023 recommending approval of . Specific Plan 2001 -055, Amendment 3, as submitted. Unanimously approved. There being. no further questions 'or discussion, -it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson /Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2012 -024 recommending approval of Tentative Parcel Map 36405 as submitted, with Conditions 29, 54, and 44 amended as noted in the memo distributed to the Commissioners, prior to the meeting. Unanimously approved. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Alderson /Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2012 -025 recommending approval: of Site Development Permit 2011 921 as .submitted, with Conditions 28, 46 and 37 amended as noted in the memo distributed to the Commissioners prior to the meeting. Unanimously approved. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Notice of Public Nuisance Case No. 12 -4196 a request by Scott Holmes, President of 92253 Development Company, LLC to consider an appeal of Public Nuisance Determination regarding the maintenance of Parcel 779 - 152 -012, property located at 78- 030 "Calle Cadiz. Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Moreno' presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Chairwoman Barrows asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioners discussed the building code and security of abandoned properties as well as the possibility of including an explanation, in the Application for Appeal, helping residents understand the Planning Commission's role in the appeal process. Code Enforcement Officer Moreno gave an explanation of how the appeal process was presented to clients and the City's desire, and preference, to work with clients on corrective measures. He indicated the Commissioner comments, on adding an explanation, to the public, would be taken into consideration. -4- Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 2012 There being no further questions of staff, Chairwoman Barrows asked if the applicant was present and would like to speak. There being no applicant present, or any further public comment, Chairwoman Barrows closed the public hearing portion of the meeting and opened the matter for Commission discussion. There being no questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wilkinson /Wright to adopt Minute Motion 2012 -006 upholding the determination that a public nuisance exists at the aforementioned parcel /address with reference to Case No. 12 -4196. Unanimously approved. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: A. None. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Commissioner Alderson reported on the City Council Meeting of September 18, 2012. B. Chairwoman Barrows is scheduled to report back on the October 2, 2012, City Council meeting. C. Planning Director Johnson stated the Joint City Council /Commission would be held on January 22, 2012; instead of the Fall of the year as has been the practice in the past. He commented on possible changes in the format of the meeting and said further details would be forthcoming. IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS: A. Update of LQ 2035 General Plan review by City Council. B. Update on Planning Commission's 2012/2013 Work Program. X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Alderson /Wright to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting to be held on October 9, 2012. This regular meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. on September 25, 2012. -5- Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 2012 Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California