HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6354- Case 5.0881 PD 269 AMNDRESOLUTION NO.6354
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE 5.0881 PD-269 AMND; A
REQUEST TO AMEND THE MONTE SERENO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BY
REMOVAL OF ENGINEERING CONDITION #9;
(TRAFFIC CALMING STRUCTURES) WITHIN THE
MONTE SERENO RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 1040 BOGERT TRAIL, ZONE PD 269,
SECTION 35.
WHEREAS, Ridgeback Monte Sereno, LLC. ("Applicant") has filed an application
pursuant to Zoning Code Section 94.03.00 (G) requesting approval of a minor
amendment to Final Planned Development District (PDD 269), deleting Engineering
Condition of Approval #9 (Traffic Calming Structures) for the residential subdivision
located at 1040 Bogert Trail, Zone PD 269, Section 35; 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, on September 11, 2013, a public meeting on Case No. 5.0881 PD-269
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 Council on July 30, 2003, for the Monte Sereno development.
Pursuant to Section 15303 ("New construction or conversion of small
structures") of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed deletion of traffic calming structures is deemed "Categorically
Exempt from further CEQA analysis.
Section 2: The proposed deletion of traffic calming structures imposed by
Engineering Condition of Approval #9 is supported by the Homeowner's
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Association Board for this private street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case 5.0881 PD-269 AMND; an amendment to Planned
Development District 269, requesting removal of Engineering Condition of Approval #9
(Traffic Calming Structures) within the eighty-nine lot single-family residential
subdivision located at 1040 Bogert Trail subject to the condition herein:
• Written verification that the Homeowner Association Board has voted to approve
the elimination of Condition #9 shall be submitted to Planning Department staff.
ADOPTED this 11"day of September 2013.
AYES: 6, Commissioner Calerdine, Chair Donenfeld, Vice -Chair Hudson,
Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Roberts and Commissioner
Weremuik
NOES: 1, Commissioner Klatchko
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
ar, o Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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