HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6110- Case 5.1215RESOLUTION NO.6110
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CASE NUMBER 5.1215, A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR THE UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs adopted its General Plan on October 17, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, the State of California mandated an update to the General Plan Housing
Element to address the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the
period from 2006 through 2014; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2008, the City submitted its draft Housing Element for
review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);
and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2009, HCD determined that the Housing Element is
compliant with State Housing law; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case Number 5.1215, consisting of a General Plan Amendment to
update the General Plan Housing Element was given in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2010, a public hearing on the application was held by the
Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Environmental Assessment has
been prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review and comment
in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral
testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: A Negative Declaration (ND) has been completed in compliance with
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The
Planning Commission found that the update of the Housing Element will
have no impact on the environment. The Planning Commission
independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the
ND prior to its review of this Project and the ND reflects the Planning U
Commission's independent judgment and analysis.
Section 2: The Planning Commission makes the following findings:
a. The proposed Housing Element Update is consistent with the
adopted General Plan, insofar as it does not propose any changes
to the Land Use Map of the General Plan, and will not change the
build out of the City as considered and described in the Land Use
Element.
b. The proposed Housing Element Update is consistent with the
goals, policies and programs of the adopted General Plan, insofar
as it facilitates the development of housing of all types, for all
economic segments of the community, both currently and in the
future.
C. The proposed Housing Element Update is necessary at this time, to
assure that the City complies with California Housing Element law
for the State -mandated planning period of 2006 through 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission approves and recommends that the City Council approve Case Number
5.1215, amending the Housing Element of the General Plan, which is attached hereto
and made a part of this resolution.
ADOPTED this 131h day of January, 2010.
AYES: 6, Scott, Donenfeld, Hudson, Munger, Caffery and Chair Cohen
NOES: None,
ABSENT: 1, Conrad
ABSTAIN: None.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA