HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4798- Case TPM 30703RESOLUTION NO. 4798
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 30703 SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS STATED, TO DIVIDE A 1.32 ACRE PARCEL INTO
TWO PARCELS. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 W.
STEVENS ROAD, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 10.
WHEREAS, John L. Sanborn for Melvyn Haber Revocable Trust (the "Applicant"), has filed an
application with the City pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Code and the Palm Springs
Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 1.32 acre parcel into two
parcels for the property located at 700 W. Stevens Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 10; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Parcel Map 30703 with the City and has paid the
required filing fees; and
WHEREAS, said Tentative Parcel Map was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the
subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their review,
comments and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Applicant's application for Tentative Parcel Map 30703 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2002, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel Map
30703 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3, the Planning Commission has
considered the effect of the proposed Subdivision, Tentative Parcel Map 30703; the approval of
the proposed Subdivision represents the balance of these respective needs in a manner which is
most consistent with the City's obligation pursuant to its police powers to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 30703, is considered a "project"
pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and is categorically
exempt from the provisions of CEQA per Section 15332, for In -Fill Development Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has 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.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to Section 9.63.070 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission
finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. Tentative Parcel Map 30703 is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per
Section 15332, In -fill development projects, of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
b. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable General Plan.
C. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General
Plan.
d. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the proposed
subdivision.
e. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development contemplated by the
proposed subdivision.
f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends approval of Tentative Parcel Map 30703. subject to those conditions set forth
in Exhibit A, attached.
ADOPTED this 14t' day of August, 2002.
AYES: Conrad, Matthews, Grence, Shoenberger, Caffery, Klatchko
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Marantz
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Chairman of the Planning Commission Secreto the Planning Commission