HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _5026- Case 5.1071 TTM 33989 PDD318RESOLUTION NO. 5026
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL FOR A
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT. THE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP IS TO SUBDIVIDE
APPROXIMATELY 22,777, .52 ACRES INTO 3 LOTS. THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IS TO CONSTRUCT 3
NEW DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, LOCATED
ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEPULVEDA AND LOS
FELICES, ZONE RGA-6, SECTION 3, APN 504-092-001 AND
504-092-002.
WHEREAS, Sevak Kachadurian, owner, has filed an application with the City pursuant to
Section 9.62 of the Municipal Code, Section 94.03.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, and Section
92.25.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, for a Tentative Parcel Map and Planned Development
District, to allow subdividing approximately 22,777, .52 acres into three lots, and construction of
three new detached single-family residences, located on the Northeast corner of Sepulveda and
Los Felices, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 15303(a) of the California. Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) guidelines, the proposed project was found to be categorically exempt from
environmental review; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs
to consider TPM 33989, PD 318, and Case No. 5.1071, was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2005 a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including but not limited to the
staff report, all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to Section 15303(a) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental
Quality Act, CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that the project is
categorically exempt from environmental review because up to three single
family residences may be constructed at one time in urbanized areas under the
Class 3 categorical exemption.
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission
finds:
a. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly
one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this Zoning Code;
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Section 3:
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The Planned Development District may include a multiplicity of housing types,
provided, the density does not exceed the General Plan requirements.
b. That the use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community,
is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the general plan, and is
not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses specifically permitted in the
zone in which the proposed use is to be located;
c. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate such use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping
and other features required in order to adjust such use to those existing or
permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood;
d. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed and improved to cant' the type and quantity of traffic to be generated
by the proposed use;
The proposed project is serviced by a local street that has the capacity to carry
the type and quantity of traffic expected to be generated by the residential uses.
e. 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 and
may include minor modification of the zone's property development standards.
The conditions of approval imposed are necessary to protect the public health,
safety and general welfare.
Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 94.03.00, the Planning Commission finds
that:
a. The detached single family residential is a permitted use in conformity with
the required findings and conditions as set forth in Section 94.02.00
(Conditional use permit), the General Plan and sound community
development.
b. A full range of development standards is established appropriate to the
orderly development of the site which shall include the following:
RGA 6 Zoning R1C Zoning
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RGA-6, R1C and Proposed DeveStandards
Proposed
Development
Standards Requirements Requirements
Lot Area 2 Gross acres 1 10,000 sq. ft.
lot
Width Interior 165' 100,
Width Corner 135' 110,
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Lot 1 8265 sq. ft,18 acres
Lots 2 & 3 7256 sq. ft.-.16
acres
Lot 2 & 3 77'6"
Lot 1-661"
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Lot 1 8265 sq. ft,18 acres
Lots 2 & 3 7256 sq. ft.-.16
acres
Lot 2 & 3 77'6"
Lot 1-661"
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Depth Interior
165'
100,
100,
Depth Corner
135'
100,
100,
1 SFR / Residence
Density
7,000 Sq. Ft. 1
Max of 35 % Building
DU
coverage per lot. 1
Lot 1- 1.18
SFR
Lot t&31.03
Building
15,
12' with an increase
13'10" This height would
Height
4:12 up to 18'. Gable
require a side yard setback of
ends 15' tall may
16' unless the roof would be
encroach past the
considered a Gable End.
Bldg. envelope.
Front Yard
25'
25'
25'
Side Yard
10,
10'
10,
Interior
Side Yard
20'
20'
20'
Corner
Rear Yard
20'
15'
15,
Lot Coverage
7,000 Sq. ft. lot
Max 35%
Lot 1 - 26% coverage and 1.18
area for each
DU / acre
d/u
Lot 2 & 3 - 29%
1.03 DU / acre
Landscape
50% must be
Minimum of 65%
Lot 1-74% OS
coverage
landscaped
open space
Lot 2 & 3 71 % OS
c. This Planned Development District is established through application of the
property owner in accordance with the public hearing procedures of the
Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Section 94.02.00(B), the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act, and the approval of preliminary
and final development plans.
d. Development of this Planned Development District shall be subject to the
requirements of section 94,03.00 and shall conform to the specifications of
the final development plan as approved by the City Council.
e. The approval of the preliminary development plans constitutes approval of
the preliminary Planned Development District, which shall be incorporated
into and become a part of the Final Planned Development District
The applicant shall submit a final development plan for approval by the
planning commission. The final plan shall be substantially in conformance
with the approved preliminary plan and shall incorporate all modifications and
conditions made to the preliminary development plan made by the Planning
Commission and City Council, and shall be submitted with the final
development plan checklist provided by the Department of Planning Services.
1 4: The proposed Planned Development is necessary because of the shortage of
housing in California, and proper at this time, and is not likely to be detrimental to
the adjacent property or residents.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing the Planning
Commission hereby recommend that the City Council approve:
1. Tentative Tract Map 33989 for the subdivision of approximately .52 acres into 3 residential
lots measuring 8,265 square feet, 7,256 square feet, and 7256 square feet; and
2. Planned Development District 318 for the construction of, 3 detached single family
residences,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve TTM 33989, PDD 318, and
Case No. 5.1071.
ADOPTED this 28th day of September, 2005.
AYES: 5
NOES: 1 1 Hochanadel
ABSENT: 1 1 Ringlein
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Chairman of the tanning Co sion
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Secretary of the Planning Commission
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