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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6197- Case 5.0972 PDD 286- AMND19XI-08YA A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 5.0972-PDD 286-AMND, AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR TWENTY- EIGHT VACANT LOTS WITHIN THE LUMINAIRE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1900 SOUTH ARABY DRIVE. WHEREAS, on March 24, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Case No. 5.0972- Planned Development District 286 and recommended approval of the PDD and Tentative Tract Map 31514 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on April 21, 2004, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), and approved Planned Development District 286 and Tentative Tract Map 31514, for the Luminaire Development; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2005, the Planning Commission approved the Final Development Plans for PD 286; 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, Lissoy Family Trust, ("Applicant") has filed an application to amend the Final Development Plans of PD 286, Case No. 5.0972, involving modifications to the designs and architecture of single-family residences located within the Luminaire Development; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 2011, a public meeting on Case No. 5.0972 PDD 286-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, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was previously adopted by the City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6197 Case No. 5.0972 PDD 286 — AMND May 11, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Council on April 21, 2004 for the Luminaire 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 do not affect the intent of the PD. NOW, THEREFORE, Commission hereby Conditions set forth conditions: BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning approves Case No. 5.0972 PDD 286 — AMND, subject to all in Exhibit A of City Council Resolution 20907 and the following 1. Two-story scheme shall not be required in the remaining vacant lots, 2. Freestanding casita schemes shall be retained, 3. Mesquite trees and large tree species to be replaced with an alternate tree species; 4. Lot line walls shall match existing; 5. Windows, doors, gates and light fixtures viewable from streets shall match existing; 6. The existing color schemes shall be retained. ADOPTED this 111h day of May 2011. AYES: 4, Donenfeld, Chair Caffery, Hudson and Conrad NOES: None ABSENT: 2, Munger and Klatchko ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: g ing, 40 Dire of Plan in Services CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA K N