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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California