HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4898- Case 5.0421 PD 185RESOLUTION NO. 4898
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 5.0421-PD-185, AN APPLICATION BY
THE DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 185, IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE,
FOR A MASTER PLAN EXPANSION OF THE DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER CAMPUS, AND FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GATED, SECURED, AND NIGHT LIGHTED 305 SPACE
PARKING LOT, IN PLACE OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 156 SPACE LOT,
PARKING LOT #G, AT THE DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ON
ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 507-061-005, -006, -015, -016, 507-030-010,
AND -011, LOCATED AT 388 MEL AVENUE, ZONE PD-185, SECTION 11.
WHEREAS, the Desert Regional Medical Center, (the "Applicant") has filed an application for an
amendment to Planned Development District #185 for a minor amendment to the Desert Regional
Medical Center Master Plan, for an expansion of PD #185 in lieu of a change of zone, for a Master
Plan Expansion and parking lot improvements for Parking Lot #G, to allow the construction of a 305
space parking lot in place of a previously approved 156 parking lot facility, at 388 Mel Avenue; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider the Applicant's application for an amendment to PD-185 were given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2003, the applicant conducted a community meeting to educate the
neighbors and community about the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs is the lead agency responsible for the preparation of this
Addendum to the Negative Declaration prepared for the DRMC Planned Development District for
PD-185. Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) sets forth the criteria
to determine whether an Addendum to a Negative Declaration is appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the lead agency or responsible agency may prepare an addendum to a previously
certified Negative Declaration if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the
conditions described in Section 15162 of CEQA calling for preparation of a subsequent Negative
Declaration or EIR have occurred. An addendum need not be circulated for public review but is
hereby included with the adopted Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that consideration of the revised Planned Development District and
related DRMC Master Plan does not call for the preparation of a subsequent Negative Declaration
or EIR pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15162 or Public Resources Code Section 21166; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2004, a public hearing on the application for an amendment to PD-185
were held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed all evidence provided including the staff report
dated January 14, 2004 and all other written and oral testimony, and finds the Project, subject to
the conditions of approval, consistent with the requirements of the ordinances of the City and with
State law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs,
California, after considering the evidence provided at the meeting does hereby thatthe City Council
approve Case No 5.0421-PD-185, a minor amendment to PD-185 and expansion of the DRMC
Master Plan and DRMC campus, subject to the attached conditions.
ADOPTED this 14th day of January 2004.
AYES: Marantz, Conrad, Hochanadel, Wright, Shoenberger
NOES:
ABSENT: Matthews
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
ABSTAIN: QSence
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Sec tary, Planning Commission airman, Planning Ci5mmission