HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6145- Case 5.0421 PD 185 Amendment - Desert Regional Medical CenterRESOLUTION NO. 6145
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NUMBER 5.0421 — PD 185 AN
APPLICATION BY THE DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 185 FOR A 291-SPACE
PARKING LOT (PARKING LOT "G") TO INCLUDE 22
SOLAR CARPORTS AT 388 MEL AVENUE, ZONE R-3,
SECTION 11, APN 507-061-005.
WHEREAS, Desert Regional Medical Center ("Applicant') filed an application with the City
for an amendment to a final Planned Development District (PD 185) to allow for the
construction of a 291-space parking lot (Parking Lot "G") with 22 solar carports and
associated landscaping, fencing, and lighting at 388 Mel Avenue, APN 507-061-005
Section 11; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2010, the Architectural Advisory Committee met and voted to
recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider an application for minor amendment to the Planned Development
District (PD 185), Case 5.0421 was issued 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, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City of Palm Springs previously adopted a Negative Declaration (ND)
prepared for the DRMC Planned Development District (PD 185). In 2004 an addendum
to the ND was adopted by the Planning Commission which found that the revision of the
PD related to the DRMC Master Plan would not call for the preparation of a subsequent
Negative Declaration or EIR pursuant to CEQA guidelines. The underlying
environmental determination remains in effect due to the fact that the scope of the
project has not changed.
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 94.03.00(G) of the Zoning Code, the final development
plan may be modified by submitting a request for such modification according to the
same procedure as is required in the initial review and approval process, including
public hearing by the Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with Section
94.02.00. However, minor architectural or site changes not affecting the intent of the PD
may be approved by the Planning Commission. No council action is necessary for minor
changes except appealed decisions. In order for the project to be approved by the
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6145
Case No. 5.0421 PD 185 Amendment — Desert Regional Medical Center
June 23, 2010
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Planning Commission, the following finding must be made in support of the minor
change:
The minor architectural or site changes do not affect the intent of the PD.
The use of the vacant property as a parking lot remains the same as the
previously approved Planned Development. The overall number of
parking spaces has been reduced with the addition of twenty-two solar
carports. The architecture of the solar carports will be of a minimalist
design with minor changes to the landscaping plan 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 Amendment to Planned Development 185, Case 5.0421,
subject to the original Conditions of Approval adopted by the Planning Commission in
January 14, 2004.
ADOPTED this 23 day of June, 2010.
AYES: 7, Scott, Caffery, Hudson, Munger, Donenfeld, Conrad & Chair Cohen
NOES:
None.
ABSENT:
None.
ABSTAIN:
None.
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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