HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4872- Case TTM 31495RESOLUTION NO. 4872
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO CITY
COUNCIL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31495 AND GRANTING
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 84
CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 1300AMADO ROAD EAST,
ZONE R-4, SECTION 14.
WHEREAS, GLORIETTE INVESTMENTS, LLC. (the "Applicant") has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Tract Map to construct
84 condominium units located at 1300 Amado Road East, Zone R-4, Section 14; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 31495 with the City and has paid the
required filing fees; and
WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the
subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their review,
comments, and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs
to consider TTM 31495 and related architectural approvals (Case 3.2378), was given in accordance
with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2003, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map 31495
and related architectural approvals (Case 3.2378) was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3, the City Council has considered the
effect of the proposed subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 31495, on the housing needs of the region
in which Palm Springs is situated and has balanced these needs against the public service needs
of its residents and available fiscal and environmental resources; the approval of the proposed
project represents the balance of these respective needs in a manner which is most consistent with
the City's obligation pursuant to its police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment prepared for Case 3.2103, Gloriette Apartments, has
been previously prepared for this project site, distributed for public review and comment and
approved as a Mitigated Negative Declaration by the City Council on February 20, 2002, in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (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 environmental assessment previously prepared 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 Environmental
Assessment Mitigated Negative Declaration previously approved by City Council in the approval
of Case 3.2103, Gloriette Apartments, February 20, 2002, adequately addresses the general
environmental setting of the proposed Project and its significant environmental impacts.
Section 2: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 the Planning Commission finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement are compatible with
the objectives, polices, and general land uses and program provided in the City's General Plan and
any applicable specific plan.
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 (Subdivision Map Act), the Planning
Commission finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A.
The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan designation
for the site is H43130 (High Density Residential maximum 30 units/acre). The applicant is
proposing 84 units and therefore is within the density parameters of the General Plan.
The design of improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan
and any applicable Specific Plan.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 the Planning Commission finds that the
proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement are compatible with
the objectives, polices, and general land uses and program provided in the City's General
Plan. All street, drainage, and utilities improvements are subject to the standards of the
General Plan and Conditions of Approval associated with TTM 31495,
3. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development contemplated by the
proposed subdivision.
The site is proposed for eighty-four (84) two-story condominium units on 8.86 acres of land.
The proposed development is under the maximum allowable density of 30 units per acre,
as permitted under the General Plan and Zoning Code. The project site is surrounded on
three sides by previously developed condominium projects. The adjacent property to the
east is vacant but is the same zoning designation (R-4). The applicant proposes a
residential development that will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
t. The design of the proposed subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat.
The site has undergone prior environmental assessment and an approved Mitigated
Negative Declaration by the City of Palm Springs City Council less than a year and six
months prior to this project proposal. Therefore it is determined that the proposed
subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or injury.
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The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements must follow the conditions of
approval including, but not limited to, the application of the Uniform Building Code Seismic
Safety Standards, and the City of Palm Springs Fugitive Dust Control Ordinance in order
to ensure public health and safety.
The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
Amado Road East is designated as a secondary thoroughfare on the City of Palm Springs
circulation plan. Hermosa Drive is designated as a collector street on the City of Palm
Springs circulation plan. The applicant will be required to improve the road, curb, gutter and
sidewalk on both of the adjacent streets. The 28-foot wide common driveway providing
internal circulation for the project will be privately maintained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends that the City Council approve TTM 31495, subject to those conditions set forth
in the attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED THIS 27'^ day of August, 2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
Shoenberger, Grence, Matthews, Hochanadel,
Conrad, Marantz
By: V a AJJ4^A---1
Chairlon of Planning Com ission
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
Planning Commission