HomeMy WebLinkAbout2036ORDINANCE NO. 2036
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
EXPANSION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-
281) IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR THE 13.2-ACRE
DESERT AIDS PROJECT CAMPUS AND ESTABLISHING
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE VISTA
SUNRISE II APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED AT
1695 NORTH SUNRISE WAY.
City Attorney's Summary
This Ordinance approves an amendment to Planned
Development District PD 281 expanding the boundaries of
the PDD to encompass the entire 13.2-acre Desert Aids
Project Campus and establish specific development
standards for the Vista Sunrise l/ apartment building
identified by Case No.'s 5.0934 PD 218 and 3.1047 MAJ.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINDS AND
DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS. -
A. Desert Aids Project and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, ("Applicant") filed
an application pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 94.03.00 (Planned
Development District) seeking approval to amend an existing Planned Development
District (PDD) in lieu of a Change of Zone (Case 5.0934 PD-281) to expand the PDD
boundaries to include all properties within the 13.2-acre Desert Aids Project campus
located at 1695 North Sunrise Way (APN's 507-100-026,041,042,044,045) and establish
specific development standards for the Vista Sunrise II apartment building; ("Project").
B. The Applicant submitted related Project applications, including a General Plan
Amendment to change the lands use designation of the Project site from "Public/Quasi
Public and Medium Density Residential" to "Mixed Use/Multi-Use", a Major Architectural
application (Case 3.1047 MAJ) for overall site improvements to include an 18,000-square
foot addition connecting the DAP Building to the adjacent DAP Annex, site and landscape
improvements, the construction of Vista Sunrise II (61-unit) special needs housing
apartment building, and a reconfiguration and improved retention basin and dog park;
and a Development Agreement (Case 5.0934 DA) to establish terms and obligations of
the applicant and the City relative to a ten (10) year entitlement and fee exemptions.
C. A notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, California to consider the above -mentioned applications was given in
accordance with applicable law, and on November 18, 2020, the Planning Commission
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the
hearing on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral
testimony presented and voted 6-0-1 (recuse, Song) to recommend approval to City
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Council of the Project.
D. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California
to consider the above -mentioned applications was given in accordance with applicable
law and on December 10, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing in accordance with
applicable law.
E. The City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the meetings on the Project, including but not limited to the
staff report, the Environmental Impact Report (Draft and Final versions), and all written
and oral testimony presented and finds that the Project complies with the requirements
of Section 94.07.00and 94.03.00(E) of the City's Zoning Code. The City Council makes
the following specific findings based on specific evidence as described after each finding:
1. The uses, density and intensity of the proposed preliminary development
plan are in conformance to the general plan land use designation for the site.
The proposed General Plan amendment to change the land use designation to
Mixed Use/Multi-Use (MU) which is intended for community -servicing retail
commercial, professional offices, service business, public and quasi -public uses
would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. In addition
the MU designation allows residential development at a maximum density of fifteen
(15) dwelling units per acre with planned development districts allowing residential
densities up to thirty (30) dwelling units per acre. The proposed development with
the expansion of the PDD boundary to include the 13.2-acre campus will result in
density of twelve (12) units per acre. The quality of the proposed development will
provide housing for special needs residents and allow the Desert Aids Project to
expand its medical office building.
2. The uses permitted under the proposed development plan are in
conformance to the requirements listed in Section 94.O3.00(D)(1), and are not
detrimental to adjacent properties, or residents.
The proposed use as a medical office complex with supportive housing for special
needs residents can be considered a mix -use development and is permitted by the
General Plan land use designation as Mixed Use/Multi-Use (MU). The proposed
project will be compatible with the existing campus and will be consistent with other
developments within the immediate vicinity which consists of other MU shopping
centers and related activities.
3. The preliminary development plan is in conformance to the property
development standards listed in Section 94.03.00(D)(2).
The proposed preliminary development plan meets the parameters permitted
within the PDD with variations as outlined in the PSZC in terms of building height,
off-street parking, setbacks, lot width, development form, and open space
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requirements. The Pavilion building height varies from fourteen (14') feet on the
northwest facade to a maximum of twenty-two (22') feet at the entrance. For the
housing project, the building height at the front twenty-five (25') foot setback line
will be twenty-three (23') feet equating to two -stories. The building adds a third
story with height of thirty (30') feet with an appropriate step -back of forty (40') feet
from the front property line reducing the overall mass along the street. All
mechanical equipment will be screened from view by parapets on the roofs. All
other development standards are met.
4. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the density and /or
intensity of the proposed development.
The 13.2-acre project site is developed with existing medical offices and a one (1)
acre vacant flat parcel that can accommodate the office addition, the sixty-one (61)
unit apartment building along with, internal driveways, sufficient off-street parking
and drainage. The proposal to expand the boundaries of the PDD to include all
buildings, and parcels of the Desert Aids Project (DAP) campus is necessary to
allow for the development to occur.
5. The site for the proposed preliminary development plan has adequate
access and streets and highways properly designed and Improved to carry the
type and quality of traffic to be generated by the proposed use, and the design for
the site enhances or continues the City's grid in accordance with the Circulation
Plan of the City of Palm Springs General Plan.
Adequate access is proposed from East Vista Chino Road and North Sunrise Way
with three (3) ingress/egress points proposed as a right -in, right -out onto North
Sunrise Way with the reconfiguration of medians within the street to direct traffic.
The intersection of two Major Throughfares provides an activity center with other
large-scale commercial developments and the Desert Aids Project 13.2-acre
campus with a mix of commercial and residential uses is consistent with the
adjacent developments. The request will include the construction of traffic control
medians that will be landscaped and enhance the public right-of-way and help
direct traffic on North Sunrise Way and will not be detrimental to adjacent property
or residents. Enhanced pedestrian crossings are to be studied and return at final
plan review.
6. The public benefit provided by the development is mitigates any waivers or
exemptions requested as part of the preliminary development plan.
The public benefit to the community will be providing sixty-one (61) units serving
special needs clients that are either low or very low-income residents of the City.
The mission of the Desert Aids Project and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
provides vital services to underserved communities and the request for a deviation
for two specific development standards in building height and front yard setback
for the residential building is equivalent to the benefit provided.
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7. That the conditions to be Imposed and shown on the approved preliminary
development plan are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general
welfare.
An extensive set of Conditions of Approval have been approved by the Planning
Commission and recommended to the City Council. These conditions are meant
to provide for the orderly development of the site and include specific requirements
from the Building and Engineering divisions, and the Fire Department. In addition,
project specific imposed conditions by the Planning Commission and Architectural
Advisory committee are included to address, parking, building architecture, site
access, and landscaping. These conditions are meant to protect the public health,
safety and general welfare.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. CEQA.
The Project is considered a "project" pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). An Initial Study has been prepared for the Project that evaluates the potential
environmental impacts of the Project resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
The City Council has reviewed and considered the information in the Initial Study and
has, by separate resolution, certified the final Mitigated Negative Declaration in
accordance with CEQA.
SECTION 2. Planned Development District in Lieu of a Zone Change.
The City Council approves the expansion of PD 281 in lieu of a Change of Zone as
conditioned by City Council Ordinance Nos. 2036, 2037, and Resolutions Nos. 24835,
24836, and 24837 for Case Nos. 5.0934 PDD-281, and 3.1047 MAJ.
SECTION 3. Zoning Map.
The City Council hereby approves the change to the City's Zoning Map to expand PD 281
in lieu of a Change of Zone as set forth herein.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 5. Publication.
The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the passage of this
Ordinance, and to cause the same or a summary thereof or a display advertisement,
duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL this
14th day of January, 2021.
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CHRISTY HV STEGE, MAY R
ATTEST:
AWYONY J. A C ERK
CERTIFICATION:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS)
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Ordinance No. 2036 is a full, true and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular
meeting on December 10, 2020, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Palm Springs on January 14, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Garner,
Mayor Holstege
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Kors, Woods, Mayor Pro Tern Middleton, and
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereuntq set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Springs, California, this s5v-0� day of =e �o,o , " I
moony J. Me' a lerk
ity of Palm S rings, California