HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6106- Case 5.1024 PDD 306- AMNDRESOLUTION NO. 6106
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. 5.1024-PDD 306, AN
AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
ALEXANDER ESTATES 11 PROJECT LOCATED AT
2900 WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE.
WHEREAS, On May 11, 2005, the Planning Commission approved Case No. 5.1024-
Planned Development District 306 and recommended approval of the PDD and
Tentative Tract Map 32675 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2005, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND), and approved Planned Development District 306 and Tentative
Tract Map 32675, by Resolution No. 21278, for the development of twenty-five
detached single-family residential units on 6.06 acres located on Whitewater Club
Drive; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 94.03.00(G) of the Zoning Code, the Planning
Commission may approve minor architectural or site changes that do not affect the
intent of the PD; and
WHEREAS, Jim Cioffi, Architect, ("Applicant") on behalf of Dos Palmas Development
LLC, has filed an application for minor architectural and site changes to the Final
Development Plans of PD 306, Case No. 5.1024, involving modifications to the building
square footage and architecture of the twenty-three un-built single-family residences
located within the Palm Springs Country Club at 2900 Whitewater Club Drive; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2009, a public meeting on Case No. 5.1024 PDD 306 -
Final PD Minor Change 1 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
the proposal has been determined to be a project subject to environmental analysis
under CEQA; 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, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was previously adopted by the
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6106
Case No. 5.1024 PDD 306 — AMND
December 9. 2009
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City Council on June 1, 2005. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California
Environmental Act (CEQA), the preparation of additional environmental
documentation is not necessary because the proposed amendment will
not change the circumstances related to the project. Furthermore, the
amendment will not result in any new significant environmental effects or
a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant
effects. Therefore, the proposed amendment could not result in any new
environmental impacts beyond those already assessed in the previously
adopted mitigated negative declaration.
Section 2: The use and density of the subject property remains the same and are not
affected by the proposed changes. The open space is becoming greater
through increased setback areas. The architecture will be similar to that
which was originally approved (mid-century modern) and no changes to
the landscaping are proposed as part of this amendment. Therefore, the
minor architectural and site changes do not affect the intent of the PD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. 5.1024 PDD 306 — AMND, subject to all
Conditions set forth in Exhibit A of City Council Resolution 21278.
ADOPTED this 91h day of December, 2009.
AYES: 4, Donenfeld, Scott, Munger and Cohen
NOES: 2, Hudson and Caffery
ABSENT: 1. Conrad
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Director of Plaervices
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