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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6335- Case 5.1294 GPA ZCRESOLUTION NO.6335 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATIOIN AND APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 5.1294-GPAIZC; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND CHANGE OF ZONE OF SEVEN SEPARATE PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 18.8 ACRES INTO R-3 (MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) WITHIN THE CITY. WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs, ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.07.00 of the Zoning Ordinance for a General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone involving seven separate parcels within the City; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California to consider Case No. 5.1245-GPAIZC was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2013, 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 a Draft Negative Declaration (ND) 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 in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presents. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the application has been deemed "a project"; an initial study was prepared, notices of the report were sent to all applicable agencies. At the time of this writing, no comments have been received. The project was found to have no significant adverse impacts. Thus a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration will be filed. Nevertheless, as required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate environmental review of individual projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on environmental issues at that time. If necessary, impacts will be assessed, and mitigation measures recommended at that time. The Planning Commission independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the MND prior to its review of this Planning Commission Resolution No. 6335 Case No. 5 1294 GPA & CZ June 26, 2013 Page 2 of 3 101 Project and the MND reflect the Planning Commission's independent judgment and analysis. Findings for the change of zone are found in PSZO Section 94.07.00 (A) These Findings and discussions are as follows: 1. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report. The proposed changes to R-3 (Multiple -Family Residential) Zones will allow uses that are appropriate and desirable at the subject sites. Given that some of the current zones at the affected parcels allow residential uses, a change to higher densities will be in keeping with the general plan and report. The proposed changes of zone are in conformity with the General Plan and will further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses of the adjacent and surrounding properties. 2. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed zone, in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other considerations deemed relevant by the commission and council. The subject properties are either vacant or presently under -developed; they all have established access ways, buffers and other necessary utilities. The proposed multi -family residential zones will specifically allow uses that are needed to achieve housing development necessary to accomplish relevant goals and policies supported by the City. The subject properties are suited for residential uses permitted in the proposed R-3 zones; moreover, supporting infrastructures already exist in the areas as well. The sizes of parcels involved are determined to be adequate for residential development. 3. The proposed change of zone is necessary and proper at this time, and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents. The proposed change of zone to R-3 is proper at this time; the changes will specifically help the City meet its goals to address housing need for those who are in need within the community. The proposed R-3 Zone will not introduce any new uses not presently allowed in the surrounding areas. If approved, the City will ensure through its discretionary review and approval process that any future residential developments in the subject properties will not have adverse effects on existing and future surrounding land uses. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6335 Case No. 5.1294 GPA & CZ Page 3 of 3 Section 2: June 26, 2013 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council adoption of Draft Negative Declaration, approval of the General Plan Amendment; GPA - 5.1294 and Change of Zone; 5.1294 — CZ involving seven separate parcels within the City as contained in the attached resolution. ADOPTED this 261h day of June 2013. AYES: 5, Donenfeld, Hudson, Munger, Roberts, Weremiuk NOES: 1, Calerdine ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: 1, Klatchko ATTEST: M. N'arg& Wheeler, AICP Director of Planning Services c N Ee