HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4814- Case 5.0932RESOLUTION NO.4814
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
GENERAL PLANAMENDMENTTO REDESIGNATE LANDATTHE
NORTHWESTAND SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE PROPOSED
GOLF COURSE FROM L2 (LOW DENSITY 2 UNITS/ACRE) TO PR
(PARKS AND RECREATION) AND LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST
PORTION OF THE PROPOSED GOLF COURSE FROM PR
(PARKS AND RECREATION) TO L2 (LOW DENSITY 2
UNIT/ACRE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1097 MURRAY
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE W, W-R-1-13, SP-1, SECTIONS 35 AND
36.
WHEREAS, the Agua Caliente Development Authority, (the "applicant") has filed an application with
the City for a General Plan Map Amendment to redesignate land at the northwest and southeast
portion of the proposed golf course from L2 (Low Density Residential 2 units/acre) to PR (Parks
and Recreation) and land at the southeast portion of the proposed golf course from PR (Parks and
Recreation) to L2 (Low Density Residential 2 units/acre) for the property located at 1097 Murray
Canyon Drive; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Case No. 5.0932, a request to amend the General Plan Map, was given in accordance
with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2002 a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.0932, a request to
amend the General Plan Map, was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2002, Case No. 5.0932 was continued to be heard on December
11, 2002; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2002 a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.0932, a request to
amend the General Plan Map, was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act, an
Environmental Assessment was prepared and staff found that with the incorporation of proposed
mitigation measures, the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment;
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,
all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The proposed General Plan Amendments are in compliance with the Final
Environmental Impact Report that was prepared for the Canyon Park Resort and
Spa Specific Plan project and was certified and adopted on July 19, 1991 and the
additional Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), certified and adopted on January
19, 1994 is in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA Guidelines; the FEIR, MND, and current environmental assessment for Case
No. 5.0932 - PD-280 adequately address the general environmental setting of the
proposed Project, its significant environmental impacts, and the alternatives and
mitigation measures related to each significant environmental effect for the
proposed project. The Planning Commission has independently reviewed and
considered the General Plan Amendments and determined that the amendments
are in conformance with the information contained in the certified Final
Environmental Impact Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration. In fact, the
proposed General Plan Amendments are almost identical to the General Plan
designations in the certified FEIR. The Planning Commission further finds that with
the incorporation of proposed mitigation measures, potentially significant
environmental impacts resulting from this project will be reduced to a level of
insignificance and therefore recommends adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the project.
Section 2: The subject property is an existing golf course and the proposed General Plan
amendment will facilitate the redesign and reconstruction of the golf course. The
proposed general plan amendment will also allow the General Plan Map to remain
consistent with the land use designations in Specific Plan #1.
Section 3: The amendment to the General Plan will result in the proposed Specific Plan
amendments being in conformity with the General Plan Map and Report.
Section 4: The subject property is suitable for the uses intended in the General Plan
designation in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses,
and other considerations deemed relevant by the Commission.
Section 5: The proposed change of General Plan designation is necessary and proper at this
time, and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends approval of the General Plan Map amendment as shown in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 17'h day of December, 2002.
AYES: Conrad, Grence, Klatchko
NOES:
ABSENT: Matthews
ABSTENTIONS: Caffery, Shoenberger, Marantz
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Chairman of the Planning Commission Secretary o the Planning Commission