HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6371- Case 5.1294 GPAA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT
FOR THE 2014-2021 PLANNING PERIOD, AND ADD AN
ANALYSIS OF DISADVANTAGED UNINCORPORATED
COMMUNITIES TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs adopted its General Plan on October 17, 2007;
and
WHEREAS, the State of California mandated an update to the General Plan Housing
Element to address the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the
period from 2014 through 2021; and
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2013, the City submitted its draft Housing Element for
review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);
and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case Number 5.1294, consisting of a General Plan Amendment to
update the General Plan Housing and Land Use Elements was given in accordance
with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 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 an Environmental Assessment 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, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral
testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: A Negative Declaration (ND) has been completed in compliance with
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The
Planning Commission found that the amendments proposed for the
Housing and Land Use Elements will have no impact on the environment.
The Planning Commission independently reviewed and considered the
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Case 5.1294-HEU
December 11, 2013
information contained in the ND prior to its review of this Project and the
ND reflects the Planning Commission's independent judgment and
analysis.
Section 2: The Planning Commission makes the following findings:
a. The proposed Housing and Land Use Element Amendments are consistent with
the adopted General Plan, insofar as they do not propose any changes to the
Land Use Map of the General Plan, the policy direction of the General Plan, and
will not change the build out of the City as considered and described in the Land
Use Element.
b. The proposed Housing and Land Use Element Amendments are consistent with
the goals, policies and programs of the adopted General Plan, insofar as they
facilitate the development of housing of all types, for all economic segments of
the community, both currently and in the future; and provide guidance to the City
for areas in its Sphere of Influence which it may consider for annexation in the
future.
c. The proposed Housing and Land Use Element Amendments are necessary at
this time, to assure that the City complies with California law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission approves and recommends that the City Council approve Case Number
5.1294, amending the Housing and Land Use Elements of the General Plan, which are
attached hereto and made a part of this resolution.
ADOPTED this 111h day of December, 2013.
AYES: 7, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Weremiuk, Commissioner
Calerdine, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Vice -Chair
Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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M. argo Wheele , AICP
Director of Planning Services