HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4657RESOLUTION NO. 4657
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION FOR A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL
TRAMWAY MOUNTAIN STATION AND TOWER
MODERNIZATION, LOCATED WITHIN THE MOUNT
SAN JACINTO STATE PARK, RIVERSIDE COUNTY,
SECTIONS 13, 14 AND 23, T4S, R3E, SBBM.
WHEREAS, the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authoirty (the "applicant") has filed an
application with the State Department of Parks and Recreation for a proposal to modernize
the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station and towers within Mount San Jacinto
State Park, Riverside County, Sections 13, 14 and 23, T4S, R3E, SBBM; and
WHEREAS, the focus of the renovation program is to allow for larger, round tram cabins
to be utilized along the tram route; and
WHEREAS, three areas along the tram route will require rock removal to accommodate
the wider tram cabins; and
WHEREAS, the loading and unloading area at the Mountain Station will require upgrades
to allow for the wider tram cabins; and
WHEREAS, development of this site is subject to approval by the State Department of
Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has submitted the
Environmental Assessment, a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and proposed
Mitigation Monitoring Program for this project to the City for review and comment in
accordance with applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines,
which requires the State to forward all Environmental Review materials to other applicable
responsible agencies for a thirty (30) day review and comment period, pursuant to Section
15105 of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the Environmental Assessment for the
revitalization of the Valley Station of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (Case No. 5.0798)
_ oil -,,February 24, 1999 and recommended approval to the City Council of Phase One of the
�) Valley Station renovation program on April 28, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Phase One of the Valley Station renovation
program on May 5, 1999; and 0
WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment has identified three areas (Biology, Sewer and
Septic systems and Parks and Recreation) where a significant impact on the environment
could occur unless mitigation measures are provided; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring Program, which includes 13 mitigation measures,
is proposed to address the environmental concerns associated with the project, as listed
above; and
WHEREAS, the rock removal is proposed to occur through controlled blasting techniques
that would limit the amount of air blast shock waves, ground vibrations and fly rock,
which will limit the possibilities for any environmental impacts associated with resultant
landslides and alteration of drainage patterns in Chino Canyon; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the project and the Environmental
Assessment and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the application at its meeting of August
25, 1999, and made a recommendation to the State Department of Parks and Recreation
that the Environmental Assessment is adequate, the proposed Mitigation Measures and
Mitigation Monitoring Program are sufficient to address any potential environmental issues
and that the Planning Commission is in support of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Renovation project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission of the City of Palm Springs recommends that, based upon an evaluation of
the Environmental Assessment and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and proposed
Mitigation Monitoring Program for the renovation of the Mountain Station and Towers for
the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, these documents are sufficient and thoroughly address
any potential environmental impacts through the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program,
and support the renovation of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway as presented.
ADOPTED this 25th day of August , 1999.
AYES: Mills, Caffery, Raya, Jurasky, Klatchko
NOES:
ABSENT: Fontana, Matthews
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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RESOLUTION NO, 4656
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF TAHQUITZ DRIVE NORTH OF ARENAS ROAD IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
GENERAL PLAN.
WHEREAS, David Johnston, a property owner of real property on both sides of the street
in question, has filed a request with the City for the vacation of a portion of Tahquitz
Drive, consisting of a 50-foot wide, 9,624 section of said street, for the purpose of
incorporating said right-of-way into a planned 26-unit bed and breakfast inn, R-2 zone,
Section 15; and
WHEREAS, the vacated section of Tahquitz Drive is proposed to be incorporated into the
internal circulation and open space areas for said bed and breakfast inn; and
WHEREAS, the vacation of the subject right-of-way will not affect any other developed
or undeveloped properties in the immediate vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the subject right-of-way is not identified on the General Plan Circulation PIan
Map; and
WHEREAS, the proposed street vacation is not in conflict with any Goals, Policies and
Objectives on the City General Circulation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously approved street vacations for all sections of
Tahquitz Drive easterly of the portion in question, pursuant to Resolution No. 13952 on
September 2, 1981 and Resolution No. 14181, on March 17, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs has considered the
subject vacation at its regular meeting of August 25, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the request, including but not limited to the staff
report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby determines that the vacation of the said right-of-way is not in conflict
with the City's General Plan.
ADOPTED this 25' day of August. 1999.
AYES: Klatchko, Caffery, Jurasky, Raya
NOES:
ABSENT: Fontana, Matthews
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