HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4825- Case 5.0916 GPACZ1;M-101-11111LQ 14I1101u:1:R
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT SO AS TO REDESIGNATE A 5.11
ACRE PARCEL FROM M15 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
TO GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) AND C (CONSERVATION)
AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP SOAS TO REZONE
A 5.11 ACRE PARCEL FROM R-2 (LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) AND R-1-AH (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO
C-M (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) AND 0-20 (OPEN LAND)
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4155 MATTHEW DRIVE,
ZONE R-2 AND R-1-AH, SECTION 30.
WHEREAS, Matthew Dragicevich Charitable Remainder Trust, (the "applicant") has filed an
application with the City for a General Plan Map Amendment to redesignate 5.11 acres of land from
M15 (Medium Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) and C (Conservation) for the
property located at 4155 E. Matthew Drive; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.07.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance for a Change of Zone of 5.11 acres of land from R-2 (Limited Multiple Family
Residential) and R-1-AH (Single Family Residential) to C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) and 0-20
(Open Land) for the property located at 4155 E. Matthew Drive; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Case No. 5.0916 GPA/CZ, a request to amend the General Plan Map and Zoning Map,
was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2002 a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.0916 GPA/CZ, a request
to amend the General Plan Map and Zoning Map, was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2002 a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.0916 GPAICZ, a
request to amend the General Plan Map and Zoning Map, was held by the Planning Commission
in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2002, a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.0916 GPA/CZ, a
request to amend the General Plan Map and Zoning Map, was held by the Planning Commission
in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2003, a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.0916 GPA/CZ, a request
to amend the General Plan Map and Zoning Map, was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2003, a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.0916 GPA/CZ, a
request to amend the General Plan Map and Zoning Map, was held by the Planning Commission
in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Case No. 5.0916 GPAICZ, a request to amend the General Plan Map and Zoning Map, 0
was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, in accordancewith Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial
Study was prepared and staff found that 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: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed project could
not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 2: Given the use and location of the site, the existing commercial uses of the site more
closely associates with the commercial uses to the west and northwest than the
apartments to the north and residential use and vacant land to the east.
Section 3: The amendment to the General Plan will result in the proposed change of zone
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 f�
designation and the uses permitted in the proposed zone, in terms of access, size �f
of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other considerations deemed
relevant by the Commission.
Section 5: The proposed change of zone and 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 Case No. 5.0916 GPAICZ, as shown in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 22"d day of January, 2003.
AYES: Klatchko, Caffery, Marantz, Conrad, Grence_ Matthews
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Shoenberger
ATTEST:
Cha1rma f th Planning Commission
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Secretaryf the Planning Commission
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED GENERA. PLAN MAP AMENDMENT
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12-15 UNITS/ACRE (M15)
TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) AND CONSERVATION (C)
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