HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _5006- Case TTM 31422RESOLUTION NO. 5004
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31422, FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF 2.5 ACRES OF LAND INTO FIVE LOTs.
LOCATED AT 2630 ANzA TRAIL, ZONE R-1-B, SECTION 25.
WHEREAS, David and Trudy Johnston (the "Applicants") have filed an application with
the City pursuant the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Tract
Map to subdivide 2.5 acres of land into five lots located at 2630 Anza Trail, Zone R-1-13,
Section 25; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 31422 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 Tentative Tract Map 31422, was given in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2004, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract
Map 31422 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 31422, is considered a
"project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and
is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA per Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations).
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, Tentative Tract
Map 31422 is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per
Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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 the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60, the Planning
Commission finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached
in Exhibit A:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is proper for which
an subdivision is authorized by the City's Zoning Ordinance and General Plan.
The proposed Tentative Tract Map application to subdivide approximately 2.5
acres into five lots is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the
City of Palm Springs General Plan and is not detrimental to the existing uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.
b. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, including
yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, and other features required in order to
adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood.
The proposed subdivision is approximately 2.5 acres of land. The proposed
subdivision will create five lots of approximately 16,600 square feet each. The
proposed subdivision will create five lots that will be adequate in size and shape
to permit future land uses.
C. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the
proposed use.
Access will be from Anza Trail and Morongo Trail, an existing point of entry and
exit. The private road would be privately maintained as well as the landscaped
areas around the development.
d. That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan are
deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with good development practices and
would be beneficial to development in the vicinity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map
31422, 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 11th day of August, 2004.
AYES: 6
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
ABSTENTIONS: 0
ATTEST:
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Ch rman oft a Pldnning Commission
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Secretary of the Planning Commission