HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4866- Case 5.0666 B PD231RESOLUTION NO.4866
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CASE
5.0666-B-PD 231 FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM IND (INDUSTRIAL) TO
L4 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4 DU/AC), L6 (LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL 6 DU/AC), M8 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
8 DU/AC), AND H30 (HIGH DENSITY 30 DU/AC), AND AMEND
GENERAL PLAN TEXT INCLUDING POLICY 3.30.13 AND
ASSOCIATED DESCRIPTIVE TEXT OF THE PALM SPRINGS
CLASSIC AFFECTING PROPERTY AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
VISTA CHINO AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111),
SECTIONS 7 AND 18.
,EAS, D.T. Pat Blew, PS Investment Company, LLC (the "Applicant") has filed an application
'eneral Plan Amendment to change land use designation from IND (Industrial) to L4 (Low
y Residential 4 dulac), L6 (Low Density Residential 6 du/ac), M8 (Medium Density
:ntial 8 du/ac), and H30 (High Density 30 du/ac), and to amend General Plan to modify
c descriptive text within the General Plan discussing the Palm Springs Classic area and
3.30.13 as follows:
Current GP Policy 3.30.13:
Encourage large-scale mixed use developments containing business parks, large
scale resorts and recreational amenities which support the employment needs of
the City's residents and support the City's tourism -related environment.
The accompanying text on page 1-74 of the General Plan reads as follows:
This area of approximately 400 acres has received attention as a designated
corporate business and recreation centerwith the new headquarters buildings of the
Desert Sun and Bird Corporation. Excellent access is available through the Palm
Springs Regional Airport and the regional highway network -Gene Autry Trail (State
Highway 111) and the proposed Mid -Valley Transportation Corridor. The City of
Palm Springs encourages continued development consistent with the corporate
theme.
The proposed General Plan policy statement (3.30.13) is as follows:
Encourage large-scale mixed use developments possibly containing any of the
following., business parks, large scale resorts and recreational amenities along with
a residential base that support both the housing and the employment needs of the
City's residents as well as supporting the City's tourism -related environment. The
maximum number of residential units is 1450 and the densities may range from four
d. u./acre up to 30 d. u./acre. The maximum number of hotel rooms4imeshare units
shall be 450.
The proposed text reads as follows:
This area of approximately 450 acres has the necessary attributes to support a
major new golf center along with tourism facilities and a variety of single family and
multi -family residential developments. As a mixture of uses, these new uses will
complement the headquarters buildings of the Desert Sun and Bird Corporation.
Excellent access is available through the Palm Springs Regional Airport and the
regional highway network -Gene Autry Trail (State Highway 911) and the Mid -Valley
Transportation Corridor. The City of Palm Springs encourages continued
development consistent with the resort theme.
WHEREAS, The proposed General Plan Amendment this would affect property located on the
Southeast corner of Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail (Highway 111), Section 7 and 18; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has paid the required filing fees; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider
Applicant's applications for the Project was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment continues to promote large scale mixed use
development, providing opportunity for a variety of housing types, hotel and timeshare uses, related
commercial uses, recreational opportunities and employment; and
WHEREAS, in 1994, the City Council certified the Palm Springs Classic Planned Development
District Final Environmental Impact Report, adopted a Statement of Fact and Findings and a
Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Environmental Assessment and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared for this Project and has been distribute for public review and
comment in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission at its June 11, 2003, meeting voted in favor of the General
Plan Amendment (6-0; 1 abstention).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The Final Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State
CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission has
independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative
Declaration and finds that it adequately discusses the significant environmental effects of
the proposed project (including the proposed General Plan Amendment, PDD-231,
Tentative Parcel Map, and Street Vacation), and that, on the basis of the initial study and
comments received during the public review process there is no substantial evidence that
there will be any new significant adverse environmental effects as a result of the approval
of this project because mitigation measures identified in the Negative Declaration have
been incorporated into the project which mitigate any potential significant environmental
effects to a point where clearly no new significant environmental effects will occur as a
result of the project. The mitigation measures are adopted in Exhibit A of this Resolution.
k The City Council further finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent
judgement.
B. The Negative Declaration adequately covers the current project proposal such that no
new additional impacts will result, which were not already addressed in the Final EIR and
k the adopted Statement of Facts and Findings and Statement of overriding considerations
for the approved Palm Spring Classic Planned Development.
Section 2:
A Mitigation Declaration Program will be adopted for Case 5.0666-B pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6 in orderto assure compliance with the above referenced
mitigation measures during project implementation. These mitigation measures are
included in the Conditions of Approval of this project as outlined in Exhibit A of this
Resolution.
Section 3:
The proposed amendments to the General Plan are necessary and proper at this time, and
are 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 approves Case 5.0666-B-PD 231 an amendment to the General Plan.
ADOPTED this 11'' Day of June, 2003.
AYES: Klatchko, Matthews, Grence, Marantz, Conrad
NOES:
ABSENT: Caffery
ABSTENTIONS: Shoenberger
ATTEST: AMOIX&I't1t,
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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