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Home My WebLink About3D - Public CommentFrom:david dry To:City Clerk Subject:Public Comment - Item 3D General Plan limited update Date:Thursday, April 7, 2022 6:23:51 AM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear Councilmember, I am writing to the council today concerning agenda item 3D to be discussed at tonight’s council meeting. It is vitally important to preserve open spaces in the city. The Boulders and Crescendo properties at the northern approach to the city from Palm Canyon Drive are prime examples of pristine open space . When these parcels were obtained by the city in settlement with Grit Development, council members were in agreement that these open spaces were to remain pristine and undeveloped for all to enjoy. Currently these properties are designated as “estate residential” in the general plan- the same zoning category as before the city obtained the parcels. During your discussions on updating the general plan for 2040 I urge council members to change the zoning on the Boulders and Crescendo parcels to “open space” to preserve these beautiful and ecologically important properties forever for all to enjoy. David Dry and Paul Russell 2494 N. Vista Drive 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D &LW\RI3DOP6SULQJV &LW\0DQDJHU &RXQFLO &LW\0DQDJHU &RXQFLOPHPEHUV 2VZLW/DQG7UXVWLVDFQRQSURILWFRPPLWWHGWRWKHSUHVHUYDWLRQRIRSHQVSDFHDQGZLOGOLIHKDELWDWLQ 3DOP6SULQJVDQGWKURXJKRXWWKH&RDFKHOOD9DOOH\$V\RXNQRZZHKDYHWDNHQDSDUWLFXODULQWHUHVWLQ WKH1RUWK3DOP6SULQJVSURSHUWLHVNQRZQDV%RXOGHUVDQG&UHVFHQGREDVHGRQWKHLUXQGHQLDEOH HFRORJLFDOYDOXHDVZHOODVWKHSULVWLQHGHVHUWODQGVFDSHYLHZVWKDWWKH\RIIHUWR3DOP6SULQJVUHVLGHQWV DQGYLVLWRUVDOLNH :HDVNWKDWWKHFRXQFLOGLUHFWWKHVWDIILQ7KXUVGD\¶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¶VKRXVLQJ UHTXLUHPHQWVZKLOHDOVRSURWHFWLQJWKHIHZHFRORJLFDOO\ULFKVSDFHVWKDWUHPDLQZLWKLQWKH3DOP6SULQJV FLW\OLPLWV 7KDQN\RXLQDGYDQFHIRU\RXUFRQVLGHUDWLRQRIWKLVUHTXHVW,I\RXKDYHDQ\TXHVWLRQV\RXPD\FRQWDFW -DQH*DUULVRQRI2/7DWRUMDQH#RVZLWODQGWUXVWRUJ -DQH*DUULVRQ 3UHVLGHQW2VZLW/DQG7UXVW 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D DHGE General Plan/Housing Element 2021-2022 General Plan Desert Highland neighborhood is comprised of 196 single-family residences and 97 vacant lots. Gateway Estates, an extension of the Desert Highland neighborhood includes 73 single-family homes and 1 vacant lot. Additionally there are Two Federally Subsidized Apt. Complexes. Palm Springs View (120-units) and Rosa Gardens (57-units) The southeastern portion of the Neighborhood, south of Rosa Parks Road to San Rafael Road, consists primarily of a wide mix of smaller commercial-industrial uses and limited single family and multifamily residential. Development in this area is also interspersed with vacant parcels. There are over 50 businesses within this area, including automotive repair and maintenance, automotive towing and storage, equipment repair shops, a metal plating shop, cannabis collectives, cannabis cultivation centers, cannabis manufacturing facilities, cannabis transportation and distribution centers, a cannabis testing facility and an Intermediate Care Facilities for the Intellectually Disabled. Desert Highland Rezone R1D lots back to “R-G-A (6)” along Rosa Park, Granada, Tramview, El Dorado and Corazon. (R-G-A(6) zones are designed to provide for the development of low-density multiple-family residential uses. Of the 293 residential lots in Desert Highlands, approximately 196 or 67% are developed. Therefore, there is potential for substantial infill development to occur in this neighborhood with Multifamily Residential uses. 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D DHGE General Plan/Housing Element 2021-2022 Indian Canyon Frontage Between Corozon and Tramview (El Mundo Church) Re-Zone Mixed Use Mixed Use/Multi Use (Max. 15 du/ac for residential; max. 0.50 FAR for non-residential uses)Specific uses intended in these areas include community-serving retail commercial, professional offices, service businesses, restaurants, daycare centers, public and quasi-public uses. Residential development at a maximum density of 15 units per acre is permitted; planned development districts may allow residential densities up to 30 du/ac and also ensure that all proposed uses are properly integrated and allow the implementation of development standards that are customized to each site. The Desert Highland area lacks Community Amenities, including Grocery Stores, Health Clinics, Pharmacy, Banks and support services, etc. The Community believes that a Mixed Use designation will provide flexibility in land use options to promote growth and development. El Dorado Between Corozon and Tramview Re-Zone Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential (6.1–15.0 dwelling units per acre). This residential land use accommodates a range of residential housing types, including single-family attached, single-family detached, patio homes, duplexes, townhomes, multiple-family, and mobile home projects. Rezoning to Medium Density Residential would align this area with the same zoning as adjacent properties on El Dorado and promote residential development. Former College of the Desert (COD), 119 acres located at Tramview and Indian Canyon Proposed General Plan Designations: MDR, HDR, NCC, OS-P and P/QP Would like to see Inclusionary Housing at the Former COD site. 30% of new residential units for lower-income residents as Community Benefit 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D DHGE General Plan/Housing Element 2021-2022 Housing Element Self Help Housing and Homebuyers Assistance Programs where residents can purchase homes and build equity. Similar to what Coachella Valley Housing Coalition has built in the past. As an established neighborhood, Desert Highland still has nearly 100 vacant single-family lots available for Infill Development. Desert Highland Single-Family Homes The Desert Highland Infill Initiative Program provided first-time homebuyers with the opportunity to purchase new infill single-family homes at various CRA moderate-income projects. Thirteen single-family lots from the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, County of Riverside, and others were assembled to facilitate development of the single-family homes. The homes became available in 2008 and sold for $230,000, which is affordable to moderate-income households. The units have an affordability covenant duration of 45 years. In addition, in the 1990s the City and former Redevelopment Agency collaborated with CVHC on self-help housing in the Desert Highland Neighborhood, totaling approximately 11 units. Cottonwood/Chuckwalla Single-Family Homes The City also facilitated homebuyer assistance projects, with the Cottonwood/Chuckwalla project providing 9 single family units affordable to Low Income households. Nine homes were built in 2002 for low income households by the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition under their self-help housing program. There are three single family units and six townhouse units. The Redevelopment Agency provided approximately $300,000 in funds for the project. These homes have a low income covenant of 45 years. Source:Palm Springs 2014 – 2021 Housing Element showdocument (palmspringsca.gov) Land Inventory (City Land) Crescendo,41.6 acres Zoned R3 near Tramway and Palm Canyon. Value: $17 million. Wessman Settlement Boulders, 31.4 acres Zoned R1A subdivided into 45 single family residential lots and private streets near Chino Canyon Road. Value: $14.7 million. Wessman Settlement Property Lot 63 Rosa Parks Road: APN 669-353-001: 9,410 square feet of vacant land 233 West Tram view Road : APN 501-401-010: 7,350 square feet of vacant land El Dorado Boulevard: APN 501-401-039: 8,000 square feet of vacant land 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D From:tinyhopep@aol.com To:City Clerk Subject:Public Comment - Item 3D Date:Thursday, April 7, 2022 2:17:28 PM NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Hello, This is Scott Bridgeman and I live in Little Tuscany (district 2). I wish to comment on item 3D. Boulders and Crescendo need to remain undeveloped open spaces. When the city acquired these lands I thought it was understood they would remain as open spaces. Land is disappearing all around us and Palm Springs is starting to feel like “anywhere” USA. Thank you, Scott H Bridgeman Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D From:Maribel Nunez To:City Clerk; City Clerk; Christy Holstege; Dennis Woods; Lisa Middleton; Grace Garner; Geoff Kors Cc:Maribel Nunez; Charlieejr; David Newell Subject:Public Comment: General Plan (Inclusionary housing) Date:Thursday, April 7, 2022 3:18:13 PM Attachments:Letter of Support_ General Plan_Housing Element 2021-2022 Palm Springs.pdf NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Dear Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council: Inland Equity Partnership we are writing in support of Desert Highland Gateway Estates Proposal regarding General Plan Update that incorporates Inclusionary Housing. Inland Equity Partnership sees health care and housing as the two primary drivers of poverty. Childhood Poverty is 62% on Section 14 . For comparison, Riverside County's rate is 16%, meaning childhood poverty in Section 14 is almost four times the rate in the entire county. Permanent Affordability housing is key for the City of Palm Springs to help its residents build community wealth and uplight the city’s mission of inclusivity. Inland Equity Partnership supports’ Desert Highland Gateway Estates general plan proposal that should start including inclusionary housing that guarantees affordable housing for future projects includes: Former College of the Desert (COD), 119 acres located at Tramview and Indian Canyon Proposed General Plan Designations: MDR, HDR, NCC, OS-P and P/QP. Would like to see Inclusionary Housing at the Former COD site. 30% of new residential units for lower-income residents as Community Benefit El Dorado Between Corozon and Tramview Re-Zone Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential (6.1–15.0 dwelling units per acre). This residential land use accommodates a range of residential housing types, including single-family attached, single-family detached, patio homes, duplexes, townhomes, multiple-family, and mobile home projects. Rezoning to Medium Density Residential would align this area with the same zoning as adjacent properties on El Dorado and promote residential development. Desert Highland 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D Rezone R1D lots back to “R-G-A (6)” along Rosa Park, Granada, Tramview, El Dorado and Corazon. (R-G-A(6) zones are designed to provide for the development of low-density multiple-family residential uses. Of the 293 residential lots in Desert Highlands, approximately 196 or 67% are developed. Therefore, there is potential for substantial infill development to occur in this neighborhood with Multifamily Residential uses. Best, Maribel Nunez Inland Equity Partnership 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D 1 Dear Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council: Inland Equity Partnership we are writing in support of Desert Highland Gateway Estates Proposal regarding General Plan Update that incorporates Inclusionary Housing. Inland Equity Partnership sees health care and housing as the two primary drivers of poverty. Childhood Poverty is 62% on Section 14 . For comparison, Riverside County's rate is 16%, meaning childhood poverty in Section 14 is almost four times the rate in the entire county. Permanent Affordability housing is key for the City of Palm Springs to help its residents build community wealth and uplight the city’s mission of inclusivity. Inland Equity Partnership supports’ Desert Highland Gateway Estates general plan proposal that should start including inclusionary housing that guarantees affordable housing for future projects includes: Former College of the Desert (COD), 119 acres located at Tramview and Indian Canyon Proposed General Plan Designations: MDR, HDR, NCC, OS-P and P/QP Would like to see Inclusionary Housing at the Former COD site. 30% of new residential units for lower-income residents as Community Benefit El Dorado Between Corozon and Tramview Re-Zone Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential (6.1–15.0 dwelling units per acre). This residential land use accommodates a range of residential housing types, including single-family attached, single-family detached, patio homes, duplexes, townhomes, multiple-family, and mobile home projects. Rezoning to Medium Density Residential would align this area with the same zoning as adjacent properties on El Dorado and promote residential development. Desert Highland: Rezone R1D lots back to “R-G-A (6)” along Rosa Park, Granada, Tramview, El Dorado and Corazon. (R-G-A(6) zones are designed to provide for the development of low-density multiple-family residential uses. Of the 293 residential lots in Desert Highlands, approximately 196 or 67% are developed. Therefore, there is potential for substantial infill development to occur in this 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D 2 neighborhood with Multifamily Residential uses. Best, Maribel Nunez Inland Equity Partnership 4/7/2022 Public Comment Item 3D