HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4852- Case 5.0438RESOLUTION NO.4852
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE, CASE NO
5.0438 LOCATED AT 3400 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE
A, O, M-1, M-1-P, W-A, AND CC, SECTION 7, 12, 13, AND18.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs ("Applicant") recognizes the need for a Airport Master Plan
by which to guide the future growth and development of the Palm Springs International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the conditions in the operations of the Palm Spring International Airport have changed
since the adoption of the previous Airport Master Plan in August 1994, such that it was necessary
to prepare an update to the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the reports and drafts of the proposed Airport
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Study Session to review and discuss the project on
May 07, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the aforementioned project is in conformity with
the General Plan or part thereof in accordance with Government Code Section 65402; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2003, a public hearing on the Airport Master Plan Update, Case 5.0438
was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Initial Study has been prepared for this project and
has been distributed for public review and comment in accordance with CEQA; 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,
all environmental data including the Initial Study prepared for the project 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 Initial Study for
the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan Update, Case No. 5.0438,
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
I further finds that the proposed project could not have a significant impact on the
F environment, as the great majority of projects are being carried over from the
previous Airport Master Plan, the mitigation measures identified during the earlier
CEQA effort'1995 EIR/EA on the Airport Master Plan and 1994 FAR Part 150
Study) are also being carried over and are considered a part of this proposed Plan
Update, and therefore recommends adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the project.
Section 2: The Planning Commission hereby recommends adoption of the goals, objectives,
policies, maps and programs contained in the Airport Master Plan, and determined
thatthey are desirable forthe proper development of the Palm Springs International
Airport.
Section 3: The proposed Airport Master Plan Update is necessary and proper at this time, and
are not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent properties or residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council order filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the
Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan Update, Case No. 5.0438, as shown in Exhibits A.
ADOPTED this 28t' day of May, 2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Klatchko, Caffery, Matthews, Shoenberger, Marantz, Conrad, Grence
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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