HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _5019- Case 5.0830 PD 260RESOLUTION NO. 5019
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO 5.0830 PD-
260, AN APPLICATION BY FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC. FOR A
FINAL SITE PLAN FOR THE STAR CANYON RESORT
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE BETWEEN SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND MESQUITE
AVENUE, ZONE PD-260, SECTIONS 22 AND 23.
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2000, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City
Council approve Case No 5.0830 PD-260 for a Planned Development District (PD-260) and
Tentative Tract Map (TTM 29691); and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2000, the City Council voted to approve Case No 5.0830 PO-260 for a
Planned Development District (PD-260) and Tentative Tract Map (TTM 29691); and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2002, a public meeting on the request for a time extension from May
17, 2002 to May 17, 2003, for PD-260 and TTM 29691 was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2002, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to the
City Council of the one year time extension subject to the original conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2002, the City Council voted to approve a one year time extension from
May 17, 2002 to May 17, 2003, subject to the original conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2002, a public hearing on the amendment to Case No. 5.0830 PD-260
and TTM 29691, to change the land use from hotel and timeshare to all timeshare with 198
hotel rooms becoming 79 time share units and other miscellaneous amendments including the
elimination of the ballroom and large kitchen, relocation of the recreation facilities, meeting
rooms and spa to former ballroom location, the addition of nine timeshare units in the former
spa location, and the conversion of 198 hotel rooms into 70 timeshare units for property located
at South Palm Canyon Drive between Sunny Dunes Road to the north, Mesquite Avenue to the
south, Random Road to the east, and South Belardo Road to the west, W-C-1 and W-R-3
Zones, Sections 22 and 23, was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the project including, but not limited to, the staff report and all
written and oral testimony presented and, on July 10, 2002, voted to recommend that the City
Council approve said amendment; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2002, a public hearing on the amendment to Case No. 5.0830 PD-260
and TTM 29691, to change the land use from hotel and timeshare to all timeshare with 198
hotel rooms becoming 79 time share units and other miscellaneous amendments including the
elimination of the ballroom and large kitchen, relocation of the recreation facilities, meeting
rooms and spa to former ballroom location, the addition of nine timeshare units in the former
spa location, and the conversion of 198 hotel rooms into 70 timeshare units for property located
at South Palm Canyon Drive between Sunny Dunes Road to the north, Mesquite Avenue to the
south, Random Road to the east, and South Belardo Road to the west, W-C-1 and W-R-3
Zones, Sections 22 and 23, was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in
connection with the project including, but not limited to, the staff report and all written and oral
testimony presented and, on July 17, 2002, voted to approve said amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Council approved an amendment
to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between the Agency and SCHLPS, LLC
to reflect changes in the project and several of the deal points; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2004, the City Council voted to approve a Development Agreement
for the Star Canyon Resort; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact was previously approved
by City Council on May 17, 2000, in conjunction with the approval of the Star Canyon Resort;
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, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact
was previously approved by City Council on May 17, 2000, in conjunction with
the approval of the Star Canyon Resort.
Section 2: The Planning Commission finds that with the revised site plan design,
architecture, landscaping, walls, and replacement of the out parcel restaurant
with parking and landscaping, the project will be compatible with and integrate
well into the surrounding community.
Section 3: The proposed project is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Planned
Development District (Case No 5.0830 PD-260).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission approves the final site plan only for Case Number 5.0830 PD-260, including the
deletion of the out parcel restaurant and secondary access point but excepting all landscaping,
retaining walls, 30" walkway adjacent to the Rock Garden, handicapped parking configuration,
and building details that may be adjusted due to architectural refinement of the project.
ADOPTED this 23`d day of June, 2004.
AYES: 4
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 1
ABSTAIN: 1
ATTEST:
Planvig Commission Ch firman
CITY OF PALM SP
S, CALIFORNIA
Planning Commission Secretary
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