HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4836- Case 50926-PD 278RESOLUTION NO. 4836
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OFTHE CITYOF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
278 IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR UTILITY
UNDERGROUNDING RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF
FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 30,055 SQUARE
FEET OF LAND, LOCATED AT 3101 NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE, ZONE PD-278, SECTION 3.
WHEREAS, Regal Homes, Inc. (the "Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to
Section 94.03.00 for an amendment to Planned Development District 278, for Case No. 50926 -
PD-278; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2002, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City
Council approve the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2002, the City Council approved the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2003, the Planning Commission approved the Final Planned
Development District for the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2003, a public meeting for the project was held by the Planning
Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the meeting 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: The proposed project is categorically exempt from further environmental review
underSections 15332 (Multi -family developments of six units or less) and 15332 (In -
fill Development) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 2: The conditions of approval for the project require that the developer underground
all existing utility lines that are less than 35 kV on or adjacent to the project. The
project is currently under construction and the requirement to underground all
utilities to next off -site pole would make the project economically infeasible due to
its small size. The developer has provided a cost estimate of approximately $81,000
if utilities were undergrounded per the conditions. An additional $15,000 would be
added if crossing Indian Canyon Drive is done by boring instead of trenching. The
off -site pole to the west of the subject property could be removed by the next
developer and the off -site pole directly east of the subject property is consistent with
existing neighbourhood conditions. Therefore, the Commission finds that it would
be reasonable to require the developer to only underground the utilities between the
poles at the northwest and northeast comers of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
approves the amendment to Planned Development District 278, to modify the requirement for utility
undergrounding, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in the attached Exhibit A_
ADOPTED this 9 t h day of A p r i l , 2003.
AYES: Klatchko, Matthews, Grence, Shoenberger,
NOES: Conrad
ABSENT: Oaffery
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Planning Commission Secrete
RESOLUTION NO. 4835
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO 5.0938 - PD-282, AN
APPLICATION BY LAGUNA PACIFIC, LP FOR CANYON VISTA, LP
FOR A FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF 66 TIMESHARE UNITS AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MURRAY CANYON DRIVE AND
SIERRA MADRE, ZONE R-2 AND O, SECTION 35.
WHEREAS, Laguna Pacific, LP for Canyon Vista, LP (the "Applicant") has filed an application with
the City pursuant to Section 94.03.00 for approval of a Final Planned Development District
(project), for Case No. 50938 - PD-282; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2003, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City
Council approve the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2003, the City Council approved the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2003, a public meeting for the project was held by the Planning
Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the meeting 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 CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that the current environmental
assessment for Case No. 5.0938-PD-282 adequately addresses the general
environmental setting of the proposed Project, its significant environmental impacts,
and the mitigation measures related to each significant environmental effect for the
proposed project. 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 Planning Commission finds that with the revised site plan design, architecture,
landscaping, walls, and addition of the security fence between the project and the
Canyon Country Club golf course, the project will be compatible with and integrate
well into the surrounding community.
Section 3: The proposed project is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Planned
Development District (Case No 5.0938 - PD-282).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
approves Case Number 5.0938 - PD-282, a Final Planned Development District, subject to all
conditions of approval dated February 26, 2003.
ADOPTED this 2e day of March, 2003.
AYES: Klatchko, Caffery, Matthews, Shoenberger, Conrad, Grence
NOES:
ABSENT: Marantz
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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