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Home My WebLink About24963RESOLUTION NO. 24963 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37143, CREATING ONE (1) LOT EQUALING 4.05-ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TWENTY-FOUR (24) UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT CONSISTING OF FOUR (4) ATTACHED CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN SIX (6) BUILDINGS ON COMMON GROUND LOCATED AT 305 WEST SAN RAFAEL ROAD, ZONE R-2, SECTION 4, APN 504-103-001,-106-. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SRINGS FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: A. Sunia Investments LLC, ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Chapter 9.62 of the City's Municipal Code (Maps) and Section 66426 of the State of California Subdivision Map Act, for a Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes located at 305 West San Rafael Road, Zone R-2, Section 4 ("TTM 37143"). B. On October 27, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application to consider TTM 37143 in accordance with applicable law, and after carefully review and consideration of all evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the matter, including but limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented and voted 7-0 to recommend approval to the City Council. C. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider TTM 37143 was given in accordance with applicable law. D. On December 9, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to consider TTM 37143 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 proposed project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented and finds that the proposed project complies with the requirements of Chapter 9.62 of the City's Municipal Code (Maps) and Section 66426 of the State of California Subdivision Map Act. F. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 9.64 (Maps) and the State of California Subdivision Map Act Section 66474, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with all applicable general and specific plans. Resolution No. 24963 Page 2 The TTM proposes one (1) lot equaling 4.05-acres for the purpose of a twenty- four (24) unit condominium project. The proposed development consists of four attached condominium units in six buildings symmetrically placed around a center plaza or common area with off-street parking located at the ends of the development. The proposed use meets the density requirement for the Mixed Use/Multi-Use (MXD) land use designation consistent with the General Plan, in addition the proposed density meets the requirement in the College Park Specific Plan. b. The design and improvements of the proposed Tentative Tract Map are consistent with the zone in which the property is located. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the R-2 zone in which the property is located. The Tentative Tract Map will consist of one lot equaling 4.05-acres. The design of the proposed condominium development is consistent with the applicable zoning. c. The site is physically suited for this type of development. The proposed development on a vacant flat lot will have access to a public street and will provide an appropriately scaled project that provides a transition from the industrial uses to north and the low -density residential neighborhood to the south and generally conforms to the College Park Specific Plan by meeting the design guidelines for Planning Area 6 (PA-6). The site is physically suited for this type of development. d. The site is physically suited for the proposed density of development. The proposed twenty-four (24) unit condominium project on a 4.05-acre lot is consistent with the allowable density of 15 dwelling units per acre in the MXD General Plan designation. In addition, the R-2 zone requires 3,000-square feet per dwelling unit which is within the zone density requirement. e. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitats. The proposed Tentative Tract Map for the development of a twenty-four (24) unit condominium complex is located on a flat semi graded lot surrounded by existing urban streets with adequate public utilities serving the lot. The surrounding development includes an industrial park, condominiums, and single-family residences. The proposed 4.05-acre site is not likely to cause environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably harm unique fish, wildlife, or their habitats. f. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. Resolution No. 24963 Page 3 The design of the proposed condominium complex includes connections to all public utilities including water and sewer systems. Access to the site parking lots is from Virginia Road and Puerta Del Sol with emergency fire lanes providing pedestrian connections from the development interior to West San Rafael Road. g. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. There are no known public easements across the subject property; therefore the design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements for accest, througl4pr use of the property. Any utility easements can be accommodated within the project design. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CEQA City Staff has evaluated the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (In -Fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed project is categorically exempt because: 1. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and applicable zoning designation; 2. The project is located within the city limits on sites of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; 3. The project is not located on sites that have value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; 4. The project will not result in any significant impacts relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and 5. The project can be adequately served by all required utilities and public 1 _taMrvices. ..s �� If 'h°,; Accordingly, upon approval of this item, a Notice of Exemption will be prepared and filed with the Riverside bounty Clerk. -..fir as. SECTION 2. Tentative Tract Map The City Council hereby approves Tentative Tract Map 37143 for one (1) lot equaling 4.05- acres for the purpose of a twenty-four (24) unit condominium project consisting of four (4) attached condominium units in six (6) buildings on common ground located at 305 West San Rafael Road subject to the conditions of approval attached herein as Exhibit "A". Resolution No. 24963 Page 4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 9th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021. ATTEST: JustirUlifton, City KMnager CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS) I, ANTHONY MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. 24963 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on this 9th day of December 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kors, Woods, Holstege Mayor Pro Tern Garner, and Mayor Middleton NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Springs, California, this S001 day of ])Cemk?. ZoLI Anthony J)M�ity Clerk City of Pal Springs, California