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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP 12-4-24 PC - Item 3B PresentationPlanning Commission Palm Springs Fulfillment CenterCase # 3.4361 MDP November 13, 2024 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Request: •Major Development Permit (Case 3.4361) •Certify a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) •Adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations •Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Zoning Map Red Box permits buildings over 40 feet tall per PSZC City Council adopted Ordinance # 2056 amending the PSZC relative to development standards for the E-1 and M-1 zones to allow for warehouses/fulfillment uses Site Aerial Zoning – M-2 allowing by right warehouse/fulfillment center uses General Plan - Industrial Proposal – Warehouse/Fulfillment Center Parcel = 38 - Acres Building = 739,360-Square Feet •727,360-Square Feet – Warehouse •12,000-Square Feet – Office SpaceSetbacks = Vary from 62 feet (west), 152 (east) to 312 feet (side)Building Height = 50 feet DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Site Plan Site Circulation Building Prespective Materials Existing conditions at 19th Avenue Existing conditions at north end of project Site Perspective Looking South Site Perspective Looking Southwest Site Perspective Looking North from I-10 Environmental Impact Report Less than Significant •Aesthetics, Air Quality, Energy, Hazardous Materials, Hydrology, Water Quality, Noise, Public Services, Cultural Resources, Utilities Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures •Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology – SoilsSignificant and Unavoidable Impacts •Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Transportation DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Statement of Overriding Considerations The Planning Commission determines that the specific benefits of the project outweigh unavoidable adverse impacts based upon the following: 1.Land Use Benefits: Project consistent with General Plan and Zoning, site location appropriate, project provides 718 permanent jobs, increase in e-commerce.2.Meet Market Demands for Industrial Space: Project meets growing need for industrial space, supports goods movement industry, improve lead times for delivery to consumers.3.Economic and Fiscal Benefits: Project encourages economic growth and diversity within the City, increase annual property tax revenue through collection of taxes, licenses, and fees, introduction of a new industry to the City and broaden the economic base.4.Public Infrastructure Benefits: Project would improve public infrastructure, roads, water, sewer lines, pay substantial development impact fees. •Adopt Statement of Overriding Considerations DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Recommendation – CEQA •Certify Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) •Adopt Statement of Overriding Considerations •Adopt Mitigation Monitoring Program DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Recommendation – Development Permit •Approve subject to conditions: •Findings:1.By-Right use in M-2 zone and Industrial GP2.Use is consistent with the M-2 zone3.Project meets development standards4.Building height and massing consistent 5.Setbacks consistent with development standards6.Adequate access to adjacent streets7.On-site circulation can accommodate anticipated use8.Landscaping and open space conforming to development standards9.Public Infrastructure adequate to serve project10.Certify CEQA EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations11.No adverse effects on public welfare, health and safety DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES