HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6195- Case 5.0666 PDD 231- AMNDRESOLUTION NO.6195
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. 5.0666-PDD 231-AMND,
AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR
PLANNING AREAS 9A AND 9B WITHIN THE
ESCENA DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL
AND VISTA CHINO DRIVE.
WHEREAS, In June, 2003, the Planning Commission approved Case No. 5.0666-
Planned Development District 231 and recommended approval of the PDD and
Tentative Tract Map 32233 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2003, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND), and approved Planned Development District 231 and Tentative
Tract Map 32233, for the Escena Development; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2006, the Planning Commission approved the Final
Development Plans for Planning Areas 9A and 9B within the Escena Development; 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, Alta Verde Escena, LLC, ("Applicant") has filed an application to amend
the Final Development Plans of PD 231, Case No. 5.0666, involving modifications to
the designs and architecture of twelve single-family residences located within Planning
Areas 9A and 913; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2011, a public meeting on Case No. 5.0666 PDD 231-AMND
was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
the proposed amendment 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,
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6195
Case No. 5.0666 PDD 231— AMND
May 11, 2011
Page 2 of 2
a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was previously adopted by the
City Council on June 16, 2003 for the Escena Development. 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 architecture will be similar to that
which was originally approved and no changes to the landscaping are
proposed as part of this amendment. Therefore, the minor architectural
and site changes will not affect the intent of the PD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. 5.0666 PDD 231 — AMND, subject to all
Conditions of Approval.
ADOPTED this 11th day of May 2011.
AYES: 4, Donenfeld, Caffery, Hudson and Conrad
NOES: None
ABSENT: 2, Munger and Klatchko
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Craig A. ng, AICP
Director of Planning Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA