HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/2/2000 - STAFF REPORTS (32) DATE: July 19, 2000
TO: City Council
FROM: Director of Planning & Building
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.28087- APPLICATION BY EL DORADO PALM SPRINGS,
LIMITED FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE THE EXISTING 377 SPACE
EL DORADO MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES. THE EL
DORADO MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB IS LOCATED ON 50.65 ACRES OF LAND AT 6000
EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH OF BOLERO ROAD AND EAST OF GOLF CLUB
DRIVE, W-R-MHP AND R-MHP ZONES, SECTION 29.
BACKGROUND:
On July 5, 2000, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the above-referenced
project. At the July 51h meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Resolution of
Denial for the project to be considered at the next City Council meeting.
Attached is a copy of a Resolution of Denial for City Council Consideration.
DOUGLAS R. EVANS, Director
Planning and Building
CitC menage
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution of Denial for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087
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LAW OFFICES OF
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August 2,2000
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David J. Aleshire, Esq_
Rutan&Tucker,LLP
611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1950
Costa Mesa, California 92628-1950
Re: TTM 68087,El Dorado
Response to Factual Questions re: Conversion/Financing
Dear David:
This correspondence is subject to the disclaimers contained in the correspondence dated July 28,
2000 from Richard Close,Esq.,Attorney for Applicant,addressed to you,stating in part: Subject to
the reservation of rights expressed in our July 18a'letter, and without waiving or prejudicing any
rights and claims that accrued to us through July 19'� we are providing the following information
pursuant to your request:
1. Can persons receive a market term loan without regard to their age? Stated another way,you
said Mr. PTawdzik's contention that senior residents, 80•+, could not qualify for a 20 or 30
year loan. As I have stated previously,this is an untrue statement. During the last 20 yours
of working with mobilehome parks,all but 3 have been senior parks,and never has aperson
been denied a market term loan because of age. As I previously testified,a woman age 97 in
Rancho Escondido Mobilehome Park received a 30 year,market term and market rate loan
Rom First Interstate Bank. FurtbeT, as evidenced in the other senior parks currently being
funded for the first time or for subsequent purchasers,age has never been a basis for denial of
a loan. The foregoing statements assume the person is otherwise credit worthy; in other
words,a person in bankruptcy,for example,without regard to age,cannot obtain a purchase
money loan. „
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David Aleshire,Esq,
August 2,2000
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2. What are the steps in the Conversion following City Council action? Assuming the City
Council approves the tentative map with conditions acceptable to .Applicant, then the
following steps would occur:
a. Appraisal: The appraisal would be ordered mid will take approximately 60 days to
complete.
b. B&P Code Legal Notice: The required notice to all residents setting forth"tentative"
price would be distributed. The language of the code section is"tentative".
c. Application to the DRE: Simultaneous with the preparation of the appraisal, the
application and related documents would be prepared for submittal. The documents
include without limitation:
i. Articles,Bylaws and CC&Rs: These documents are already prepared, and
Attorney Prawdzik provided on December 2, 1999, a letter stating the
resident association agreed with the terms and conditions in those documents.
ii. Sales Documents: These documents include without limitation the Deposit
Receipt Sales Contract, Sample Title Report, Sample Grant Deed, Sample
loan documents, and Sample disclosures re Condition of the Property.
iii. Financial Document: A certified DRE budget preparer will update the
previously prepared budget. The resident association has a copy of the
documents as prepared to date, along with all the backup information.
However, this item has to be redone because the work is only valid for 6
months.
iv. Filing Date of Application: The Application should be filed within 15 days
of distribution of B&P Notice.
d, Time for Processing Conditional Public Report; The conditional public report
process will take approximately 120 days, assuming no undue interference in this
process. At the time of issuance of the Conditional Public Report, the resident
households will receive all documents approved at that time and can commence loan
processing if they desire.
e. Issuance of Final Public Report: The Final Public Report should be issued within
120 days of the issuance of the Conditional Public Report. Upon issuance of the
Final Public Report,the residents will receive a copy of the Final Public Report along
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August 2, 2000
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with, including without limitation, the following documents:
i. Copy of Final Public Report;
ii. Copy of DRE Approved Budget;
iii. Copy of all Governing Documents;
iv. Copy of all Purchase and Sale Documents;
v. Copy of all Title documents;
vi. Disclosures re Condition of Property;
vii. Price of Unit;
viii. Package to elect to rent rather than to purchase.
ix. Low Income household qualificiation package.
f. First RiAht of Refusal Period: The Owner has agreed to extend the 90-day statutory
right of first refusal to 180 days. Therefore, after receipt of all required information
in(e)above,the residents have 180 days within which to decide whether they want to
purchase the unit or continue to rent the unit on which their mobilehome is situated.
g. Estimated Timeline without Narative:
i. August 2,2000: City Council Approval
ii. October 2 2000: B&P Code Price Disclosure
iii. October 17.2000: Submit to DRF
iv. February 27 2001• Conditional Public Report
v. June 27,2001: Final Public Report
vi. June 30—December 30,2001: First Right o Atefusa]Period
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August 2, 2000
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1f you have any questions regarding these matters,I will be on my cell phone,#619-316-6507.
Sincere ,
L. Sue Loftin,Es .
LSL:seb
Law Offices of
4330 La Jolla Village Drive
Suite 330
San Diego, California 92122-6203
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July 14, 2000
Via Overnight Mail
The Honorable Mayor Kleindienst,
And Council Members
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
Re: El Dorado Mobile Country Club Estates - TTM 28087
Proposed Resolution to Overturn Planning Commission Action, and Denying Application
Pile No: ELD -450
Dear Honorable Mayor Kleindienst and Council Members:
The Applicant El Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd., has reviewed the proposed Resolution
prepared by City Attorney William Wynder and El Dorado Homeowners' Association,
Inc., Attorney Donald Lincoln. The Applicant, for the record, hereby objects to the
proposed Resolution to Overturn the Plalming Commission Action and to Deny the
application for the subdivision of El Dorado Mobilehome Country Club Estates located in
the City of Palm Springs at 6000 East Palm Canyon Drive on the basis that there is no
pertinent factual nor applicable legal basis for said proposed denial, including, but not
limited to the following:
1. First WHEREAS: The Applicant's name is misstated and shoidd be stated as "El
Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd."
2. Fifth WHEREAS: The Planning Commission Hearing was continued to April
12, 2000 and then to May 10, 2000, at which time the matter was heard.
3. Eighth WHEREAS: A staff report was not, and has not been, served on the
subdivider for the July 5, 2000 hearing.
The Honorable Mayor Kleindienst
And Council Members
July 17,2000
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PILE NO: ELD-450
4. Section 1:
a. Seventy three percent of the residents in the Park supported the
conversion of the Park, and the support statements were incorporated as
part of the application to the Sate of California for funds for loans to low
income owners. The support statements did not provide the price of the
Unit, but rather provided that the price would be set according to an
appraisal. It is misleading and wrong to indicate that the residents did
not support the conversion of the property to a condominium
development. In addition under state law it is irrelevant whether the
residents approve the proposed conversion.
b. Doug Coltice and Mel Flach both testified as to the MPROP package,
and the Attorney for the Opposition to the Conversion, Mr. Charles
Prawdzik, Esq., provided in his July 5, 2000, 2:30 p.m. submittal a copy
of the support statement. The Applicant hereby incorporates the
MPROP package.
c. Further, the Applicant does not support the other factual and none of
legal conclusions stated in this section, including without limitation the
concept of"condition(s) precedent."
5. Section 2: This section misstates the law as set forth in the referenced case.
6. Section 3: The subdivider/applicant has complied with Section 66427.5 of the
California Government Code.
7. Section 4:
a. The subdivider/applicant is not required to provide a fixed price at the
time of the hearing on Section 66427.5, nor the precise rents.
b. The subdivider/applicant has complied with Section 66427.5.
c. The subdivider/applicant is entitled to the due process right to a clear
statement of the basis for the decision by the City Council. Therefore, the
phrase "...among other reasons..., " must be deleted and included in its
stead the specific reasons for the denial of the applicant.
S. Section 5: The subdivider/applicant disagrees with the legal conclusion contained
herein.
9. Section 6: The subdivider/applicant did file with the City a "...legally sufficient
`report on the impact of the conversion' as required by Section 66427.5(b)...."
The Honorable Mayor Kleindienst
And Council Members
July 17,2000
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FILE NO: ELD-450
10. Section 7: The subdivider/applicant did provide "...to the residents a legally
sufficient `report on the impact of the conversion' as required by Section
66427.5(c)......
11. Section S: The subdivider/applicant has met the requirements of 66427.5 with the
inclusion of the date September 30, 1999. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
subdivider/applicant did agree to change that date to the date of the issuance of the
Final Public Report as explained by City Attorney Wynder at the hearing. The
continued inclusion of the September 30, 1999 date in the Tenant Impact Report
was a clerical error that, if given the opportunity, subdivider/applicant would have
corrected.
12. Section 9: There is neither factual nor legal basis for this finding.
13. Required Finding: The Resolution must state the date on which the application
was deemed complete by the City of Palm Springs, which date was December 3,
1999.
The Applicant requests an opportunity to speak in opposition to the proposed Resolution
to Overturn the Planning Commission's decision and to Deny the Application at the July
19, 2000 City Council hearing.
Sincerely,
LAW OFFICES OF L. SUE LOFTIN
Bye L. Sue Loftin, Esq.% i
LSL:seb
Cc: William Wynder, Esq.
David J. Aleshire, Esq.
Steve Hayes, AIPC
Trisa Sanders, City Clerk
Charles A. Prawdzik, Esq.
Donald Lincoln, Esq.
Richard Close, Esq.
James Goldstein for Applicant
James and Associates, Arnie James
LAW OFFICES
GILCHRIST & BUTTER
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
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Mayor William G. Kleindienst and
Members of the Palm Springs City Council
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, California 92263
To The Honorable William G. Kleindienst and
Members of the Palm Springs City Council:
This office represents El Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd. in the application for a Tentative
Tract Map for subdivision, Application Number TTM 28087 (hereinafter, "the Application"). It
has come to our attention that the City Council(hereinafter, "the Council")intends to hold a
meeting which will be closed to the public tonight, July 12, 2000 regarding the Application.
The intended closed meeting will he in violation of the Brown Act (Gov. Code, § 94950
et seq.) which requires that all meetings of the legislative body of a local agency shall be open
and public, with very limited exceptions. (Gov. Code, § 94953.) The intended closed meeting
may not properly be claimed to come within the terms of Goveinment Code section
94956.9(b)(1), a statutory exception to the requirement that legislative meetings be publicly held.
First, closed sessions to confer with or receive advice from counsel may be held only where
discussions in open session would prejudice the local agency. In the present case, the Council
has already voted pertaining to the Application. The Council staff must next draft a formal
resolution embodying that decision, which should be deliberated upon and approved or
disapproved in open session. Unlike a situation in which a city might anticipate being sued in
tort or contract, any litigation anticipated by the Council in this case would be a result of its
legislative acts. Accordingly, there is no conceivable information to be discussed with legal
council that would prejudice the Council if publicly aired. There should be no facts or
circumstances regarding the Application and the Council's initial vote to disapprove it that are
not publicly known and would be prejudicial to the Council if discussed publicly. If the Council
contends there are such facts or circumstances, we apparently are facing a far more serious
situation than we are presently aware.
I <LAW OFFICES
GILCHRIST & BUTTED
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Mayor William G. Kleindienst and
Members of the Palm Springs City Council
July 12, 2000
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Second, Government Code section 54946.9(b)(1) recognizes as "facts and circumstances"
upon which it may be determined that significant exposure to litigation exists as (A) facts and
circumstances not yet known to a potential plaintiff, which need not be disclosed, (B) those
including, but not limited to an accident, disaster, incident or transactional occurrence which are
la-town to a potential plaintiff, which facts and circumstances shall be publicly stated on the
agenda or amiounced, and(C) a claim under the Tort Claims act or written communication
threatening litigation, which shall be available for public inspection. As there has been no
written threat of litigation by our client and as our client is aware that the denial of the
Application will warrant an administrative mandate, presumably the Council intends to rely upon
subdivision(B). As previously stated, however, subdivision (B) is clearly intended to refer to
threats of litigation in tort or contract for which there may be facts or infomlation that may
appropriately remain confidential, and not to the present situation where all information
regarding the decision on the Application should and must be public. Moreover, the Council has
not stated on its agenda or announced any facts and circumstances that might result in litigation,
but has merely referenced the Application.
Accordingly, we demand the Council cancel its intended closed session as it is in
violation of the Brown Act. If the Council believes the meeting is not a violation, we request a
detailed explanation of any purported justification, including citations to specific subsections and
subdivisions of any statutory authority.
Sincerely,
GILCM T &RUTTER
Pr' ioi 1 Corporation
Richard H. Close
Of the Firm
RHC:twc/49857.1/071200
3400.010
cc: David Aleshire, Esq. (By facsimile and mail)
William Wynder, Esq. (By facsimile and mail)
RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA DENYING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 28087 TO JAMES F. GOLDSTEIN OF
ELDORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO SUBDIVIDE THE
EXISTING 377 SPACE ELDORADO MOBILE COUNTRY
CLUB FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES. THE ELDORADO
MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB IS LOCATED ON 50.65 ACRES
OF LAND AT 6000 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH
OF BOLERO ROAD AND EAST OF GOLF CLUB DRIVE,
W-R-MHP AND R-MHP ZONES, SECTION 29, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, Mr. James F. Goldstein of El Dorado Limited Partnership (the "subdivider" or
"applicant") filed an application with the City of Palm Springs ("city") pursuant to Palm Springs
Municipal Code § 9.60 for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 for the proposed subdivision of the
377-space, 50.65-acre, El Dorado Mobile Country Club for condominium purposes, located at
6000 East Palm Canyon Drive, W-R-MHP and R-MHP zones, Section 29; and
WHEREAS, said application was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the
subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their review,
comments, and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing before the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was given in
accordance with applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the
Subdivision Map Act and Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, a staff report was served
on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile Homeowners Corporation
(representing the "residents") at least three days before the Planning Commission public hearing;
and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2000, and continued to May 10, 2000, a public hearing on the
application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was held by and before the Planning Commission
in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended, by a vote of 5-1-1, to
approve and forward to the City Council Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 subject to the
conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4691; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider
Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was given in accordance with
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applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the Subdivision Map Act and
Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, a staff report has been
served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile Homeowners
Corporation (representing the "tenants") at least three days before the City Council public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2000, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map
No. 28087 came on for hearing by and before the City Council in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, following the conclusion of the public hearing of July 5, 2000, the City Council has
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing
on the application, including, but not limited to, the oral and written staff report and City
Attorney report, and all written and oral testimony presented in support of and in opposition to
the application:
NOW, THEREFORE, AND BASED UPON SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE FROM THE
PUBLIC HEARING, THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: In its application before the City, subdivider indicates an intent to convert the
El Dorado Mobile Country Club to "resident ownership" pursuant to Section
66427.5 of the Subdivision Map Act. According to substantial evidence presented
at the public hearing, the legislative intent in adopting Section 66427.5 of the
Subdivision Map Act indicates that such Section was intended to be applicable to
mobilehome park conversions which are supported by and/or controlled by
residents of the mobilehome park. At the public hearing before City Council, not a
single resident of El Dorado Mobile Country Club spoke in support of subdivider's
application for conversion. To the contrary, all representatives of the mobilehome
park residents voiced unanimous opposition to subdivider's conversion application.
Accordingly, there is substantial evidence taken from the public hearing to indicate
that, absent support from the residents of the mobilehome park in question, the
condition(s) precedent to conversion set forth in the legislative history of Section
66427.5 has(ve)not been satisfied.
Section 2: The leading case of Donahue v. Santa Paula West Mobile Home Park, 47
Cal.App.4`h 1168 (1996), stands for the proposition that Section 66427.5 is not
applicable to an unsuccessful conversion of a mobile home park to resident
ownership. At least one other City, Union City, has adopted a local ordinance
which provides that for purposes of Section 66427.5 a successful conversion to
resident ownership does not occur until 5 1% of the spaces have been purchased by
existing park residents. Absent support of the residents for mobilehome park
conversion, Section 66427.5 should be applied so as to prevent hardship and
economic displacement such that an applicant's request for conversion be deemed
legally insufficient absent an agreement that conversion from local rent control to
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state-law rent control occur, if at all, only following the sale of fifty percent (50%)
plus one of the proposed condominium units. Since subdivider is unwilling to so
condition the pending application, City Council finds and determines the
application to be legally insufficient for lack of such agreement.
Section 3: Even if, for the sake of argument, Section 66427.5 is applicable to a resident
opposed mobilehome conversion, City Council finds and determines that the
Tentative Map must be disapproved because subdivider has failed to comply with
(1) the requirement that the subdivider must offer each existing tenant ("resident")
the option to purchase his or her condominium or subdivided unit (Section
66427.5(a)), and (2) the requirement that the subdivider file with the City and make
available to each resident a legally sufficient report on the impact (the "Tenant
Impact Report" or "TIR") of the conversion on the residents (Section 66427.5(b)
and (c)).
Section 4: The TIR is legally insufficient because, among other reasons, it fails to disclose
either the estimated price of the proposed subdivided units or the estimated rents
which would be charged to non-purchasing residents (those residents who are not
"lower income households"). This failure to disclose is inconsistent with Donahue,
supra, 47 Cal.App.4`h at 1176, which mandates that,pursuant to Section 66427.5 of
the Subdivision Map Act, at the time of filing of a tentative map "the subdivider
must inform local government of the rent increases it expects to enact after
conversion." The failure to disclose is also inconsistent with Business &
Professions Code § 11010.9, which requires the subdivider to disclose the tentative
price of the subdivided interest prior to filing an application for a public report and
with the legislative history of Senate Bill No. 310 (which included both
Sections 66427.5 and 11010.9), which indicates an intent to "require the subdivider
to disclose a tentative price at the beginning of the conversion process."
Section 5: The absence of such price and rental information makes it impossible for the
residents to meaningfully evaluate either their right to purchase their subdivided
unit or their right to continue residency as a tenant. Therefore, City Council finds
and determines that applicant has failed to make the meaningful "offer"required by
Section 66427.5(a) of the Subdivision Map Act, and disapproves the Tentative
Map on that ground.
Section 6: The absence of such price and rental information makes it impossible for City
Council to determine the impact of the proposed subdivision conversion upon the
residents. Therefore, City Council finds and determines that applicant has failed to
file a legally sufficient "report on the impact of the conversion" required by
Section 66427.5(b) of the Subdivision Map Act, and disapproves the Tentative
Map on that ground.
Section 7: The absence of such price and rental information also makes it impossible for
residents to determine the impact of the proposed subdivision conversion upon
themselves. Therefore, City Council finds and determines that applicant has failed
to make available to the residents a legally sufficient "report on the impact of the
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conversion" as required by Section 66427.5(c) of the Subdivision Map Act, and
disapproves the Tentative Map on that ground.
Section 8: In the "Tenant Impact Report," applicant indicated that certain "rent" provisions,
based on Section 66427.5, are only applicable to persons who were park residents
as of September 30, 1999. On its face, Section 66427.5 applies to all "non-
purchasing residents." Therefore, City Council finds and determines that since
applicant's "Tenant Impact Report" contained the above error it is legally
insufficient in that applicant failed to comply with Sections 66427.5(b) and (e) of
the Subdivision Map Act, and the Tentative Map is disapproved on that ground.
Section 9: Finally, City Council finds and determines that, as a result of the above-mentioned
legal insufficiencies in the pending application, City Council cannot make the
required findings concerning the impact of the subdivision on the housing needs of
the region, how to balance these needs against the needs of the affected residents
and available fiscal and environmental resources, and whether the approval of the
subdivision is otherwise most consistent with the City's obligations pursuant to its
police powers to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and the Tentative
Map is disapproved on that ground.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council
hereby disapproves Tentative Tract Map No. 28087.
ADOPTED this day of 2000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Manager City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
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RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS STATED, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
28087 TO JAMES F. GOLDSTEIN OF EL DORADO
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A PROPOSED TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE THE EXISTING 377 SPACE
EL DORADO MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES. THE EL DORADO MOBILE
COUNTRY CLUB IS LOCATED ON 50.65ACRES OF LAND
AT 6000 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH OF
BOLERO ROAD AND EAST OF GOLF CLUB DRIVE, W-R-
MHP AND R-MHP ZONES,,SECTION 29, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, Mr.James F. Goldstein of El Dorado Limited Partnership, (the"applicant") has
filed an application with the City pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for
Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 for a proposed subdivision of the 377 space, 50.65 acre El
Dorado Mobile Country Club for condominium purposes,6000 East Palm Canyon Drive,W-
R-MHP and R-MHP zones, Section 29; and
WHEREAS, said application was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the
subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their
review, comments and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was given
in accordance with applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the
California Subdivision Map Act and Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code);
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report was served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the Planning Commission public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2000, and continued to May 10, 2000, a public hearing on the
application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended approval 5-1-1 to
the City Council of Case No. 5.0830 (PD 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 subject
to the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4691; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map No.28087 was given in accordance
with applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the California
Subdivision Map Act and Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code); and
�c e�
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report has been served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the City Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2000, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map No.
28087 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its public hearing on July 5, 2000,the City Council directed
City staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial for consideration of the City Council at the
regularly scheduled July 19, 2000 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2000, City Council continued the matter to allow for a
subcommittee of the City Council to meet with representatives of El Dorado Limited
Partnership and representatives for the El Dorado Mobile Country Club Homeowners
Association; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2000, the subcommittee of the City Council met with
representatives of El Dorado Limited Partnership and representatives for the El Dorado
Mobile Country Club Homeowners Association in an effort to reach consensus on the
outstanding issues surrounding this application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report has been served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the City Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 is considered categorically
exempt from the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS,pursuantto Government Code Section 66412.3,the Planning Commission has
previously considered and the City Council has considered the effect of the proposed
subdivision, Tentative Tract Map No. 28087, on the housing needs of the region in which
Palm Springs is situated and has balanced these needs against the public service needs
of its residents and available fiscal and environmental resources; the approval of the
proposed subdivision represents the balance of these respective needs in a manner which
is most consistent with City's obligation pursuant to its police powers to protect the public
health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its meeting on August 2, 2000, the City Council
recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 subject to the findings herein
and conditions as stated in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows:
In that the proposed condominium conversion does not contemplate any additional
development on the property or to alter the physical characteristics of the El Dorado
Mobile Country Club, the proposed subdivision is exempt from the provisions of
CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 9.62 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, the California
Subdivision Map Act and Zoning Ordinance Section 9207.00, the City
Council finds that:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a Tentative Tract Map/Condominium
Conversion is authorized;
b. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, a Tentative Tract Map facilitating
a condominium conversion is authorized by the City's Zoning
Ordinance within the R-MHP and W-R-MHP zones;
C. The use applied for is necessary or desirable for the development of
the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives
of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to
future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed
use is to be located;
d. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use
to those existing or permitted future uses of the land in the
neighborhood, and is in compliance with all applicable provisions of
Section 9207.00 of the Zoning Ordinance(Residential Mobile Home
Park Zone)and other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance;
e. The use applied for will not adversely affect the City's housing stock;
and
f. The conditions to be imposed are deemed necessary to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare, including any minor
modifications of the zone's property development standards.
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5, the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement
are compatible with the objectives, policies and general land uses and
programs provided in the City's General Plan; and
Section 4: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65567, the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and
improvements are compatible with the objectives policies and federal land
use provided in the City's local open space plan; and
Section 5: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474, the City Council finds that
with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans.
Pursuant to the General Plan, the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the
density, goals policies and objectives for medium density residential development
applicable to the property in question.
b. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the
General Plan.
The proposed subdivision map implements design strategies and policies as
referenced in the City of Palm Springs General Plan for medium density residential
development.
c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the
proposed subdivision.
The existing El Dorado Mobile Country Club was completed in 1971 as a 377 space
mobile home park with common recreational amenities on 50.65 acres of land and
was built in compliance with the development standards of Zoning Ordinance in
effect at the time for mobile home parks. With the recommended Conditions of
Approval specified in this Resolution, the subdivision meets all applicable
development criteria specified for the R-MHP and W-R-MHP zones in the Zoning
Ordinance.
d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development
contemplated by the proposed subdivision.
The proposed subdivision is within a R-MHP and W-R-MHP zoning classifications
and designated M15 by the City of Palm Springs General Plan. According to the
General Plan, a medium density development not to exceed 15 units per acre
should be provided on the property. The existing mobile home park was
constructed at a density of approximately 7.44 dwelling units per acre, in
compliance with the density provisions of the General Plan.
e. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish orwildlife ortheir
habitat.
In that the site of the proposed condominium conversion is already developed and
the subdivision application does not contemplate any additional development on the
property, the application is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
In conjunction with the application, the repair of on-site deteriorated asphalt areas
and curbing through an unsecured improvement agreement and requiring the gated
access on Bolero Road to be upgraded will be required to be addressed prior to
recordation of the final map. With these conditions in place, the design of the
subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
g. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the
property within the proposed subdivision.
The project will not conflict with the existing traffic flow adjacent to the property
along East Palm Canyon Drive or Bolero Road or access to utilities required to
serve the subdivision and the immediate area.
h. A nexus or rough proportionality have been established for requirement of
dedication of additional right-of-way to the City or the off-site improvements as
related to the tentative tract map.
The off-site improvements,which are required bythe Zoning Ordinance, are related
to the project to provide needed services and access for future residents of the site
and will benefit the public at large.
Within the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan, a 101-foot wide half street
(44 feet from centerline to curb face and including a frontage road) is specified for
East Palm Canyon Drive across the project frontage. However, immediately
adjacent to the east and the west of the site are lands within the City of Cathedral
City, where a 55-foot wide half street right of way (without a frontage road) is
specified for East Palm Canyon Drive per the City of Cathedral City General Plan.
Currently, the East Palm Canyon Drive project frontage includes at 38-foot wide
street section (from centerline of street to face of curb) and a total half street right-
of-way of 55 feet. Adjacent properties within the City of Cathedral City on the north
side of East Palm Canyon Drive have a half street pavement width of approximately
44 feet within the right-of-way. If required to be extended across the project
frontage, an expansion to the ultimate Palm Springs right-of-way standards could
not physically serve to benefit the public at large with an expanded right-of-way as
specifically intended per the City of Palm Springs General Plan. This is the only
property within the City of Palm Springs along East Palm Canyon Drive where such
a situation could occur. Conditions requiring the future street pavement expansion
to 44 feet via covenant will serve to provide a matching street section with adjacent
properties in Cathedral City for the future. Therefore, with this condition, the
circulation goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan would not be effected
by this specific modification to the right-of-way along East Palm Canyon Drive.
Conditions requiring repair or replacement of broken or off-grade curb, gutter and
pavement on East Palm Canyon Drive and Bolero Road are necessary to protect
pedestrians from trip and fall accidents along these streets.
Conditions requiring the developer to accept all flows impinging upon land into an
approved drainage structure is a "safeguard" condition for informational purposes.
The condition requiring the project to conform with Federal Emergency
Management Act (FEMA) and City of Palm Springs Flood Hazard Ordinance is
again primarily for informational purposes forthe prospective condominium owners.
The State of California is responsible for administering these requirements to
protect residents from any potential flood hazards.
Conditions relating to the on-site pavement section standard provides a basis for an
all-weather, safe roadway condition that will prove durable and able to withstand
normal traffic conditions for a number of years.
Section 6: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.6, the City Council has
determined that the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into
the existing sewer system will not result in a violation of existing
requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board; and
Section 7: Pursuant to California Subdivision Map Act Section 66427, 66451, 66452
and Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 4.08.130, the City Council has
determined that the applicationwas noticed in accordancewith all applicable
provisions and will also require:
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a. That each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit
has received all applicable notices and rights now or hereafter
required by Section 66427 and in Chapter 3 of the California
Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66451);
b. That each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit
shall receive a 10 day written notice that an application for a public
report will be, or has been submitted to the Department or Real
Estate, and that such a report will be available upon request;
C. That each tenant shall receive a written notification within 10 days of
approval of a Final Map for the proposed condominium conversion;
d. Each of the tenants shall receive 180 days written notice of intention
to convert prior to the termination of tenancy due to the conversion
or proposed conversion; and
e. Each tenant of the proposed condominium shall be given notice of
an exclusive right to purchase his or her respective unit for terms
available to the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant.
This right shall run for a period of not less than 180 days from the
date of issuance of the subdivision public report pursuant to Section
11018.2 of the Business and Professions Code, unless the tenant
gives prior written notice of this or her intention not to exercise the
right.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council
hereby approves Tentative Tract Map No. 28087, subject to those conditions set forth in
Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to recordation of a final map or the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, unless other specified.
ADOPTED this day of , 2000,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT A
Tentative Tract Map No. 28087
El Dorado Mobile Country Club
6000 East Palm Canyon Drive
August 2, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer,the Director of Planning,the Chief of Police,the Fire Chief
or their designees, depending on which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
la. The proposed development is subject to all applicable provisions of the California
Subdivision Map Act, including but not limited to, Government Code Sections
66427.1, 66427.5, 66428.1, 66451 and 66452, and evidence of compliance
therewith shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building, as required by
law.
1b. The subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set
aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body,
advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Tentative Tract Map No.
28087. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such
claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will
either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or
will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City
of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or
proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not,
thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or
abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City
shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal, 'shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
2. For purposes of establishing applicable space rental rates pursuant to
Government Code Section 66427.6,the"Map Act Rent Date"shall be the date
of the close of escrow on the sale of not less than 120 units (or lots).
The Map Act Rent Date is not applicable to any other right, benefit, or
obligation under the Subdivision of the Property.
3. The subdivider shall establish the unit (or lot) sales price by an appraisal
done in accordance with nationally recognized professional appraisal
standards and performed by the firm of Anderson &Brabant to be paid for by
subdivider. Not more than three(3) members of the Board of Directors of El
Dorado Mobile Club Homeowners Association, Inc. shall be entitled to
periodically meet and conferwith the appraisal firm for purposes of providing
information to be utilized in preparing the appraisal.
4. The subdivider shall comply with the rental rate increase provisions of Section
66427.5(d)(1) and (d)(2) of the California Subdivision Map Act, as follows:
4a. As to non-purchasing residents who are not lower income households, as
defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code,the monthly rent,
including any applicable fees or charges for use of any pre-conversion
amenities, may increase from the pre-conversion rent to market levels, as
defined in an appraisal conducted in accordance with nationally recognized
professional appraisal standards,in equal annual increases over a four-year
period; and
4b. As to non-purchasing residents who are lower income households, as
defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code,the monthly rent,
including any applicable fees or charges for use of any pre-conversion
amenities, may increase from the pre-conversion rent by an amount equal
to the average monthly increase in rent in the four years immediately
preceding the conversion, except that in no event shall the monthly rent be
increased by an amount greater than the average monthly percentage
increase in the Consumer Price Index for the most recently reported period.
5. The subdivider shall comply with the findings and recommendations of the Tenant
Impact Report prepared for the condominium conversion of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club, including, but not limited to:
5a. The resident(s) will be given the choice to buy the space on which their
mobilehome is situated or to continue tenancy in the park pursuant to the
provisions of the Tenant Impact Report;
5b. Rent increases will be regulated in accordance with the provisions of
Section 66427.5 of the California Subdivision Map Act and the Mobile home
Park Residence Assistance Program (MPROP) regulation 8020;
5c. Section 1.2 of the Tenant Impact Report is hereby amended by
deleting the phrase "...is heard by the Palm Springs Planning
Commission, or September 30, 1999, which ever occurs first..." and
replacing it with the phrase"the issuance of the Final Public Report."
5d. The subdivider shall not terminate any tenancies and existing leases or
require that the residents vacate the property, after the"Map Act Rent Date"
(specified above in Condition No. 2). Non-purchasing residents will not be
required to vacate their space and will have occupancy rights subject to the
Lease or written Rental Agreement, Mobilehome Residency Law and
California Law, as applicable, such that there will be no. eviction
displacement as a result of the proposed subdivision;
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5e. The effective date of"Map Act Rents" (Section 66427.5 (d)(1) and (d)(2),
specified above in Condition No. 3)shall be that of the"Map Act Rent Date'
(specified above in Condition No. 2);
5f. As part of the distribution of the Final Public Report, the leases and
qualifying information shall be simultaneously distributed and the residents
shall have 180 days within which to make their election to purchase or to
execute the new leases. If the resident does not want to execute a lease
but does want to continue renting his/her space, then the resident may do
so under a month-to-month or one-year written rental agreement;
5g. The right of first refusal shall be the passage of six consecutive calendar
months from the issuance and delivery of the Final Public Report by the
Department of Real Estate.
6. The subdivider shall comply will all future noticing requirement specified in the
California Subdivision Map Act, Section 66427.1, as follows:
6a. Each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit shall receive
a 10 day written notice that an application for a public report will be, or has
been submitted to the Department or Real Estate, and that such a report
will be available upon request;
6b. Each tenant shall receive a written notification within 10 days of approval of
a Final Map for the proposed condominium conversion;
6c. Each of the tenants shall receive 180 days written notice of intention to
convert prior to the termination of tenancy due to the conversion or
proposed conversion; and
6d. Each tenant of the proposed condominium shall be given notice of an
exclusive right to purchase his or her respective unit for terms available to
the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant. This right shall
run for a period of not less than 180 days from the date of issuance of the
subdivision public report pursuant to Section 11018.2 of the Business and
Professions Code, unless the tenant gives prior written notice of this or her
intention not to exercise the right.
7. To insure a fair and equitable establishment of the tentative price for the sale of
each proposed subdivided lot within the El Dorado Mobile Country Club, prior to the
effective date of conversion, the subdivider shall comply with all provisions in
Sections 11010, 11010.9, and Chapter 6, of Article 12, commencing with Section
2970, of the California Code of Regulations including, but not limited to, the
obligation to notify each homeowner or resident of the mobile home park of the
tentative price of the proposed subdivided interest to be sold, as required by
Section 11010.9(a) of the Business and Professions Code, disclosure of all
conditions of the tentative price, as required by Section 11010.9(b) and (c) of the
Business and Professions Code, and to strictly comply with each of the disclosure
provisions specified in Section 11010(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10),
(11), (12), (13) and (15) of the California Business and Professions Code.
6. Non-purchasing residents of El Dorado Mobile Country Club shall be protected by
the provisions of Chapter 4.08 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Rent Control),
until such time of the "Map Act Rent Date", as defined in Condition No. 2.
9. All applicable original conditions of approval from Resolutions pertaining to the
development of the El Dorado Mobile Country Club are still in full force and effect.
10. The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a draft declaration
of covenants, conditions and restrictions("CC&R's")to the Director of Planning and
Building for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded
prior to issuance of occupancy permits. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by the
City, shall not be amended without City approval, shall require maintenance of all
property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances. _
The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, an additional deposit in the
amount of$5,000.00, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney.
11. The gated access on Bolero Road shall be upgraded to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and Building and the City Engineer. A site plan,
landscape/irrigation plan and all necessary gate information(i.e.the design, height,
texture and color) shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of
Planning and Building and the City Engineer prior to recordation of the final map.
12. Provisions for repair of areas of deteriorated asphalt and curbing within the interior
of the project only shall be provided through an unsecured improvement
agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building and the City
Engineer, prior to recordation of the final map.
13. If a third party(other than the tenant) buys a lot, the original tenant may continue to
rent from the third party, as long as such tenant wishes to remain a resident, and
subject to the rental rate limitation specified by Section 66427.5 of the California
Subdivision Map Act or Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, as
applicable.
14. Under no circumstances shall there be more than one mobile home per lot.
15. The property shall be maintained in accordance with Section 9319.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
16. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
17. The subdivider shall afford the following financial assistance to the following
categories of residents of the mobile home park:
17a. For all year-round residents of the mobile home park who meet the
criteria of median income households, as that term is defined in the
State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development Mobilehome Park Resident Ownership Program
(MPROP), the sum of$6,000.00 to be utilized in purchasing a unit(or
lot); or
17b. For all residents of the mobile home park who meet the criteria of
lower income households,as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health
&Safety Code,the sum of$3,000.00 to be utilized in purchasing a unit
(or lot);
17c. For all other residents of the Mobile home park, the sum of$2,000.00
to be utilized in purchasing a unit(or lot).
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
18. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
19. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
The Engineering Department recommends that if this application is approved, such
approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City
standards and ordinances:
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
1. The Engineering Department recommends deferral of off-site improvement
ITEMS 11 and 20 at this time due to lack of full improvements in the
immediate area. The developer shall enter into a covenant agreeing to
construct all mentioned improvements along the entire frontage upon the
request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer at such time as deemed
necessary. The covenant shall be submitted with the Final Tract Map. The
Final Tract Map will not be approved until completion of the covenant.
PALM CANYON DRIVE EAST
2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer
to the Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal shall include the following, IF applicable:
A. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
B. All agreements and improvement plans approved by City Engineer,
IF applicable.
C. Proof of processing dedications of right-of-way, easements,
encroachment agreements/licenses, covenants, reimbursement
agreements, etc. required by these conditions.
3. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter,44 feet NORTHEAST of centerline
along the entire frontage of the subject property per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
4. Construct an 8 foot cross gutter and spandrel at the intersection of PALM
CANYON DRIVE EAST(HWY. 111)and MAIN ENTRANCE with a flow line
parallel to the centerline of PALM CANYON DRIVE EAST (HWY. 111) in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
5. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205 and have minimum width of 32
feet to accommodate a curb ramp.
6. Construct a minimum 8 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
210.
7. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on both sides of the MAIN ENTRANCE per City of Palm Springs
Std. Dwg. Nos. 212 and 212A.
8. Remove and replace existing pavement with a minimum pavement section
of 5 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inch aggregate base with a
minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal,
from edge of proposed gutter to clean saw cut edge of pavement along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard'Drawing
No. 110 and 355. The pavement section shall be designed, using "R"
values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for
approval.
9. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AND AC PAVEMENT shall be
repaired or replaced, or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
BOLERO ROAD
10. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AND AC PAVEMENT shall be
repaired or replaced, or provided for via an improvement agreement,to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
GRADING
11. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - 3'
wide and 6"deep-to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets,
roadways, or gutters or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
DRAINAGE
12. The developer shall accept all flows impinging upon his land and conduct
these flows to an approved drainage structure.
13. The owner shall notice all residents and prospective residents as part of the
Final Public Report to the Department of Real Estate that the southern two-
thirds approximately, of this property is in Federal Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) zone AO(3) and shall conform to all of the FEMA and City of Palm
Springs Flood Hazard Ordinance requirements for this zone.
14. The elevation of the mobile homes in the AO (3) zone shall meet the
requirements of the State relative to mobile homes in a special flood hazard
area and shall be revised if necessary to conform to FEMA standards.
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GENERAL
15. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
driveway which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an
appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
203.
16. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the
public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers
installed per City of Palm Springs Engineering specifications.
MAP
17. The Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject
property, the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all lots created
therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Final
Map to the Engineering Department.
18. Developer shall provide tenant notification for subdivisions to be created
from the conversion of residential property into a condominium project in
compliance with Sections 66427.1 and 66452.3 of the Subdivision Map Act,
as applicable.
19. The Final Map shall be prepared by a licensed Land Surveyor or qualified
Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for review.
Submittal shall be made upon approval by City Council of the Tentative
Map.
TRAFFIC
20. The developer shall provide a minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance
around all street furniture,fire hydrants and other above-ground facilities for
handicap accessibility. The developer shall provide same through
dedication of additional right-of-way and widening of the sidewalk orshall be
responsible for the relocation of all existing traffic signal/safety light poles,
conduit, pull boxes and all appurtenances located on the PALM CANYON
DRIVE EAST (HWY. 111) frontage of the subject property.
21. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided for on all
projects as required by City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
As a minimum, all construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be in
accordance with State of California, Department of Transportation,
"MANUAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES" dated 1996, or subsequent additions in
force at the time of construction.
RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS STATED, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
28087 TO JAMES F. GOLDSTEIN OF EL DORADO
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A PROPOSED TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE THE EXISTING 377 SPACE
EL DORADO MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES. THE EL DORADO MOBILE
COUNTRY CLUB IS LOCATED ON 50.65ACRES OF LAND
AT 6000 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH OF
BOLERO ROAD AND EAST OF GOLF CLUB DRIVE, W-R-
MHP AND R-MHP ZONES, SECTION 29, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, Mr.James F. Goldstein of El Dorado Limited Partnership, (the"applicant")has
filed an application with the City pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for
Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 for a proposed subdivision of the 377 space, 50.65 acre El
Dorado Mobile Country Club for condominium purposes, 6000 East Palm Canyon Drive,W-
R-MHP and R-MHP zones, Section 29; and
WHEREAS, said application was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the
subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their
review, comments and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was given
in accordance with applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the
California Subdivision Map Act and Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code);
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report was served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the Planning Commission public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2000, and continued to May 10, 2000, a public hearing on the
application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended approval 5-1-1 to
the City Council of Case No. 5.0830 (PE) 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 subject `
to the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4691; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to 0`
consider Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map No.28087 was given in accordance
with applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the California U
Subdivision Map Act and Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report has been served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the City Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on July 5,2000, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map No.
28087 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its public hearing on July 5, 2000,the City Council directed
City staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial for consideration of the City Council at the
regularly scheduled July 19, 2000 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2000, City Council continued the matter to allow for a
subcommittee of the City Council to meet with representatives of El Dorado Limited
Partnership and representatives for the El Dorado Mobile Country Club Homeowners
Association; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2000, the subcommittee of the City Council met with
representatives of El Dorado Limited Partnership and representatives for the El Dorado
Mobile Country Club Homeowners Association in an effort to reach consensus on the
outstanding issues surrounding this application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report has been served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the City Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 is considered categorically
exempt from the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS, pursuantto Government Code Section 66412.3,the Planning Commission has
previously considered and the City Council has considered the effect of the proposed
subdivision, Tentative Tract Map No. 28087, on the housing needs of the region in which
Palm Springs is situated and has balanced these needs against the public service needs
of its residents and available fiscal and environmental resources; the approval of the
proposed subdivision represents the balance of these respective needs in a manner which
is most consistent with City's obligation pursuant to its police powers to protect the public
health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its meeting on August 2, 2000, the City Council
recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 subject to the findings herein
and conditions as stated in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows:
In that the proposed condominium conversion does not contemplate any additional
development on the property or to alter the physical characteristics of the El Dorado
Mobile Country Club, the proposed subdivision is exempt from the provisions of
CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 9.62 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, the California
Subdivision Map Act and Zoning Ordinance Section 9207.00, the City
Council finds that:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a Tentative Tract Map/Condominium
Conversion is authorized;
b. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, a Tentative Tract Map facilitating
a condominium conversion is authorized by the City's Zoning
Ordinance within the R-MHP and W-R-MHP zones;
C. The use applied for is necessary or desirable for the development of
the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives
of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to
future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed
use is to be located;
d. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use
to those existing or permitted future uses of the land in the
neighborhood, and is in compliance with all applicable provisions of
Section 9207.00 of the Zoning Ordinance(Residential Mobile Home
Park Zone)and other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance;
e. The use applied for will not adversely affect the City's housing stock;
and
f. The conditions to be imposed are deemed necessary to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare, including any minor
modifications of the zone's property development standards.
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5, the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement
are compatible with the objectives, policies and general land uses and
programs provided in the City's General Plan; and
Section 4: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65567, the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and
improvements are compatible with the objectives policies and federal land
use provided in the City's local open space plan; and
Section 5: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474, the City Council finds that
with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans. 1
Pursuant to the General Plan, the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the �
density, goals policies and objectives for medium density residential development
applicable to the property in question.
b. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the
General Plan.
The proposed subdivision map implements design strategies and policies as
referenced in the City of Palm Springs General Plan for medium density residential
development.
c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the
proposed subdivision.
The existing El Dorado Mobile Country Club was completed in 1971 as a 377 space
mobile home park with common recreational amenities on 50.65 acres of land and
was built in compliance with the development standards of Zoning Ordinance in
effect at the time for mobile home parks. With the recommended Conditions of
Approval specified in this Resolution, the subdivision meets all applicable
development criteria specified for the R-MHP and W-R-MHP zones in the Zoning
Ordinance.
d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development
contemplated by the proposed subdivision.
The proposed subdivision is within a R-MHP and W-R-MHP zoning classifications
and designated M15 by the City of Palm Springs General Plan. According to the
General Plan, a medium density development not to exceed 15 units per acre
should be provided on the property. The existing mobile home park was
constructed at a density of approximately 7.44 dwelling units per acre, in
compliance with the density provisions of the General Plan.
e. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage orsubstantially and unavoidably injure fish orwildlife ortheir
habitat.
In that the site of the proposed condominium conversion is already developed and
the subdivision application does not contemplate any additional development on the
property, the application is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
In conjunction with the application, the repair of on-site deteriorated asphalt areas
and curbing through an unsecured improvement agreement and requiring the gated
access on Bolero Road to be upgraded will be required to be addressed prior to
recordation of the final map. With these conditions in place, the design of the
subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
g. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the
property within the proposed subdivision. �� O
The project will not conflict with the existing traffic flow adjacent to the property
along East Palm Canyon Drive or Bolero Road or access to utilities required to \2
serve the subdivision and the immediate area. '��
h. A nexus or rough proportionality have been established for requirement of
dedication of additional right-of-way to the City or the off-site improvements as
related to the tentative tract map.
The off-site improvements,which are required by the Zoning Ordinance, are related
to the project to provide needed services and access for future residents of the site
and will benefit the public at large.
Within the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan, a 101-foot wide half street
(44 feet from centerline to curb face and including a frontage road) is specified for
East Palm Canyon Drive across the project frontage. However, immediately
adjacent to the east and the west of the site are lands within the City of Cathedral
City, where a 55-foot wide half street right of way (without a frontage road) is
specified for East Palm Canyon Drive per the City of Cathedral City General Plan.
Currently, the East Palm Canyon Drive project frontage includes at 38-foot wide
street section (from centerline of street to face of curb) and a total half street right-
of-way of 55 feet. Adjacent properties within the City of Cathedral City on the north
side of East Palm Canyon Drive have a half street pavement width of approximately
44 feet within the right-of-way. If required to be extended across the project
frontage, an expansion to the ultimate Palm Springs right-of-way standards could
not physically serve to benefit the public at large with an expanded right-of-way as
specifically intended per the City of Palm Springs General Plan. This is the only
property within the City of Palm Springs along East Palm Canyon Drive where such
a situation could occur. Conditions requiring the future street pavement expansion
to 44 feet via covenant will serve to provide a matching street section with adjacent
properties in Cathedral City for the future. Therefore, with this condition, the
circulation goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan would not be effected
by this specific modification to the right-of-way along East Palm Canyon Drive.
Conditions requiring repair or replacement of broken or off-grade curb, gutter and
pavement on East Palm Canyon Drive and Bolero Road are necessary to protect
pedestrians from trip and fall accidents along these streets.
Conditions requiring the developer to accept all flows impinging upon land into an
approved drainage structure is a "safeguard" condition for informational purposes.
The condition requiring the project to conform with Federal Emergency
Management Act (FEMA) and City of Palm Springs Flood Hazard Ordinance is
again primarily for informational purposes for the prospective condominium owners.
The State of California is responsible for administering these requirements to
protect residents from any potential flood hazards.
Conditions relating to the on-site pavement section standard provides a basis for an
all-weather, safe roadway condition that will prove durable and able to withstand
normal traffic conditions for a number of years.
Section 6: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.6, the City Council has
determined that the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into
the existing sewer system will not result in a violation of existing
requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board; and
Section 7: Pursuant to California Subdivision Map Act Section 66427, 66451, 66452
and Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 4.08.130, the City Council has
determined that the application was noticed in accordance with all applicable
provisions and will also require:
a. That each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit
has received all applicable notices and rights now or hereafter
required by Section 66427 and in Chapter 3 of the California
Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66451);
b. That each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit
shall receive a 10 day written notice that an application for a public
report will be, or has been submitted to the Department or Real
Estate, and that such a report will be available upon request;
C. That each tenant shall receive a written notification within 10 days of
approval of a Final Map for the proposed condominium conversion;
d. Each of the tenants shall receive 180 days written notice of intention
to convert prior to the termination of tenancy due to the conversion
or proposed conversion; and
e. Each tenant of the proposed condominium shall be given notice of
an exclusive right to purchase his or her respective unit for terms
available to the general public orterms more favorable to the tenant.
This right shall run for a period of not less than 180 days from the
date of issuance of the subdivision public report pursuant to Section
11018.2 of the Business and Professions Code, unless the tenant
gives prior written notice of this or her intention not to exercise the
right.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council
hereby approves Tentative Tract Map No. 28087, subject to those conditions set forth in
Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to recordation of a final map or the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, unless other specified.
ADOPTED this day of , 2000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: PW //�
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RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT A
Tentative Tract Map No. 28087
El Dorado Mobile Country Club
6000 East Palm Canyon Drive
August 2, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning,the Chief of Police,the Fire Chief
or their designee, depending on which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
la. The proposed development is subject to all applicable provisions of the California
Subdivision Map Act, including but not limited to, Government Code Sections
66427.1, 66427.5, 66428.1, 66451 and 66452, and evidence of compliance
therewith shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building, as required by
law.
1 b. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the
City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void
or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory
agencies, or administrative officers concerning Tentative Tract Map No. 28087.
The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action,
or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either
undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will
advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of
Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or
proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not,
thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or
abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City
shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. n
2. For purposes of establishing applicable space rental rates pursuant to Government
Code Section 66427.5, the "Map Act Rent Date" shall be the earlier of the close of
escrow of the 5011 space or the passage of six (6) consecutive calendar months
from the date of issuance and delivery of the Final Public Report by the Department
of Real Estate.
3. The subdivider shall comply with the rental rate increase provisions of Section
66427.5(d1 and d2) of the California Subdivision Map Act, as follows:
— As to non-purchasing residents who are not lower income households, as
defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code,the monthly rent,
including any applicable fees or charges for use of any pre-conversion
amenities, may increase from the pre-conversion rent to market levels, as
defined in an appraisal conducted in accordance with nationally recognized
professional appraisal standards, in equal annual increases over a four-year
period; and
— As to non-purchasing residents who are lower income households, as
defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code,the monthly rent,
including any applicable fees or charges for use of any pre-conversion
amenities, may increase from the pre-conversion rent by an amount equal
to the average monthly increase in rent in the four years immediately
preceding the conversion, except that in no event shall the monthly rent be
increased by an amount greater than the average monthly percentage
increase in the Consumer Price Index for the most recently reported period.
4. The subdivider shall comply with the findings and recommendations of the Tenant
Impact Report prepared for the condominium conversion of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club, including, but not limited to:
— The resident(s) will be given the choice to buy the space on which their
mobilehome is situated or to continue tenancy in the park pursuant to the
provisions of the Tenant Impact Report;
Rent increases will be regulated in accordance with the provisions of
Section 66427.5 of the California Subdivision Map Act and the Mobilehome
Park Residence Assistance Program (MPROP) regulation 8020;
The subdivider shall not terminate any tenancies and existing leases or
require that the residents vacate the property, afterthe"Map Act Rent Date"
(specified above in Condition No. 2). Non-purchasing residents will not be
required to vacate their space and will have occupancy rights subject to the
Lease or written Rental Agreement, Mobilehome Residency Law and
California Law, as applicable, such that there will be no eviction
displacement as a result of the proposed subdivision;
The effective date of "Map Act Rents" (Section 66427.5 (d1 and d2,
specified above in Condition No. 3)shall be that of the"Map Act Rent Date'
(specified above in Condition No. 2);
— As part of the distribution of the Final Public Report, the leases and
qualifying information shall be simultaneously distributed and the residents
shall have 180 days within which to make their election to purchase or to
execute the new leases. If the resident does not want to execute a lease ��° 1
but does want to continue renting his/her space, then the resident may do
so under a month-to-month or one-year written rental agreement; C�YC 0
The right of first refusal shall be the passage of six consecutive calendar
months from the issuance and delivery of the Final Public Report by the
Department of Real Estate.
5. The subdivider shall comply will all future noticing requirement specified in the
California Subdivision Map Act, Section 66427,1, as follows:
Each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit shall receive
a 10 day written notice that an application for a public report will be, or has
been submitted to the Department or Real Estate, and that such a report
will be available upon request;
— Each tenant shall receive a written notification within 10 days of approval of
a Final Map for the proposed condominium conversion;
Each of the tenants shall receive 180 days written notice of intention to
convert prior to the termination of tenancy due to the conversion or
proposed conversion; and
— Each tenant of the proposed condominium shall be given notice of an
exclusive right to purchase his or her respective unit for terms available to
the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant. This right shall
run for a period of not less than 180 days from the date of issuance of the
subdivision public report pursuant to Section 11018.2 of the Business and
Professions Code, unless the tenant gives prior written notice of this or her
intention not to exercise the right.
6. To insure a fair and equitable establishment of the tentative price for the sale of
each proposed subdivided lot within the El Dorado Mobile Country Club, prior to the
effective date of conversion, the subdivider shall comply with all provisions in
Sections 11010, 11010.9, and Chapter 6, of Article 12, commencing with Section
2970, of the California Code of Regulations including, but not limited to, the
obligation to notify each homeowner or resident of the mobile home park of the
tentative price of the proposed subdivided interest to be sold, as required by
Section 11010.9(a) of the Business and Professions Code, disclosure of all
conditions of the tentative price, as required by Section 11010.9(b) and (c) of the
Business and Professions Code, and to strictly comply with each of the disclosure
provisions specified in Section 11010(b)(1), (2), (3). (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10),
(11), (12), (13) and (15) of the California Business and Professions Code.
7. Non-purchasing residents of El Dorado Mobile Country Club shall be protected by
the provisions of Chapter 4.08 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Rent Control),
until such time of the "Map Act Rent Date", as defined in Condition No. 2.
8. All applicable original conditions of approval from Resolutions pertaining to the
development of the El Dorado Mobile Country Club are still in full force and effect.
9. The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a draft declaration
of covenants, conditions and restrictions("CC&R's")to the Director of Planning and
Building for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded
prior to issuance of occupancy permits. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by the 11
City, shall not be amended without City approval, shall require maintenance of all r!
property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, an additional deposit in the a��
amount of$5,000,00, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney.
10. The gated access on Bolero Road shall be upgraded to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and Building and the City Engineer. A site plan,
landscape/irrigation plan and all necessary gate information (i.e.the design, height,
texture and color) shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of
Planning and Building and the City Engineer prior to recordation of the final map.
11. Provisions for repair of areas of deteriorated asphalt and curbing within the interior
of the project only shall be provided through an unsecured improvement
agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building and the City
Engineer, prior to recordation of the final map.
12. If a third party (other than the tenant) buys a lot,the original tenant may continue to
rent from the third party, as long as such tenant wishes to remain a resident, and
subject to the rental rate limitation specified by Section 66427.5 of the California
Subdivision Map Act or Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, as
applicable.
13. Under no circumstances shall there be more than one mobile home per lot.
14, The property shall be maintained in accordance with Section 9319.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
15. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
16. If at such time a formal "Agreement' or "Settlement Agreement' is reached
between the subdivider and tenants of the El Dorado Mobile Country Club that
effects any of the above referenced Planning Division Conditions of Approval for
the subdivision, including, but not limited to, the "Conversion Date (Map Act Rent
Date)", the establishment of "market rate" rent and the "sales price", said
Agreement shall be reviewed by the City Attorney and Director of Planning and
Building for compliance with all applicable sections of the California Subdivision
Map Act, California Government Code, Business and Professions Code and other
applicable State or local law and, if acceptable to the City Attorney and Director of
Planning and Building, supercede said conditions of approval.
The terms and conditions of the existing Draft"Settlement Agreement' available at
the City Council meeting of this date shall be distributed to the Homeowners
Association and all members thereof in a form that is capable of being accepted by
the parties prior to the time the City Council acts on the Final Map. If not accepted
by both parties prior to City Council action on the Final Map, this condition shall be
null and void.
16A. As an alternative to item Condition16 above, the subdivider shall comply with all
applicable provisions specified in Section 66427.4 of the California Subdivision Map
Act and/or Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, including, but not
limited to:
— Providing tenants with a six month "Notice of Termination", which would
allow the opportunity for residents to decide whether to purchase their lots p
or to relocate. The six month period shall begin at the time the Final Public cX�
Report is issued by the Department of Real Estate; and pC
— Payment by the subdivider of relocation benefits for those mobile home 00
owners who move their mobile homes, as follows:
— Six-thousand($6,000.00)dollars for spaces occupied by single wide
mobile homes;
— Twelve-thousand ($12,000.00) dollars for spaces occupied by
double wide mobile homes; and
— Fifteen-thousand ($15,000.00)dollars for spaces occupied by triple
wide mobile homes.
Said sums shall be adjusted by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price
Index since January, 1989.
A decision to select either option specified under Condition 16 or 16A shall be
considered by the residents of El Dorado Mobile Country Club within 60 days of
approval of the Tentative Tract Map by the City Council. If neither of these options
is pursued,the special conditions specified under Planning Division Conditions 2,4,
6 and 7 shall apply to this project (All other Planning Division Conditions shall
apply to this project under any scenario).
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
17. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
18. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
The Engineering Department recommends that if this application is approved, such
approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City
standards and ordinances:
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
1. The Engineering Department recommends deferral of off-site improvement
ITEMS 11 and 20 at this time due to lack of full improvements in the
immediate area. The developer shall enter into a covenant agreeing to
construct all mentioned improvements along the entire frontage upon the
request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer at such time as deemed
necessary. The covenant shall be submitted with the Final Tract Map. The
Final Tract Map will not be approved until completion of the covenant.
PALM CANYON DRIVE EAST
2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer
to the Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal shall include the following, IF applicable:
A. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
B. All agreements and improvement plans approved by City Engineer,
IF applicable.
C. Proof of processing dedications of right-of-way, easements,
encroachment agreements/licenses, covenants, reimbursement
agreements, etc. required by these conditions.
3. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter,44 feet NORTHEAST of centerline
along the entire frontage of the subject property per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
4. Construct an 8 foot cross gutter and spandrel at the intersection of PALM
CANYON DRIVE EAST(HWY. 111)and MAIN ENTRANCE with a flow line
parallel to the centerline of PALM CANYON DRIVE EAST (HWY. 111) in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
5. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205 and have minimum width of 32
feet to accommodate a curb ramp.
6. Construct a minimum 8 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
210.
7. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on both sides of the MAIN ENTRANCE per City of Palm Springs
Std. Dwg. Nos. 212 and 212A.
8. Remove and replace existing pavement with a minimum pavement section
of 5 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inch aggregate base with a
minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal,
from edge of proposed gutter to clean saw cut edge of pavement along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 110 and 355. The pavement section shall be designed, using "R"
values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for
approval.
9. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AND AC PAVEMENT shall be
repaired or replaced, or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
BOLERO ROAD
10. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AND AC PAVEMENT shall be
repaired or replaced, or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
GRADING 1 r�
" 11. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - 3' �
wide and 6"deep-to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets,
roadways, or gutters or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
DRAINAGE
12. The developer shall accept all flows impinging upon his land and conduct
these flows to an approved drainage structure.
13. The owner shall notice all residents and prospective residents as part of the
Final Public Report to the Department of Real Estate that the southern two-
thirds approximately, of this property is in Federal Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) zone AO(3) and shall conform to all of the FEMA and City of Palm
Springs Flood Hazard Ordinance requirements for this zone.
14. The elevation of the mobile homes in the AO (3) zone shall meet the
requirements of the State relative to mobile homes in a special flood hazard
area and shall be revised if necessary to conform to FEMA standards.
GENERAL
15. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
driveway which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an
appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
203.
16. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the
public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers
installed per City of Palm Springs Engineering specifications.
MAP
17. The Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject
property, the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all lots created
therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Final
Map to the Engineering Department.
18. Developer shall provide tenant notification for subdivisions to be created
from the conversion of residential property into a condominium project in
compliance with Sections 66427.1 and 66452.3 of the Subdivision Map Act,
as applicable.
19. The Final Map shall be prepared by a licensed Land Surveyor or qualified
Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for review.
Submittal shall be made upon approval by City Council of the Tentative
Map.
TRAFFIC
20. The developer shall provide a minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance
around all street furniture,fire hydrants and other above-ground facilities for
handicap accessibility. The developer shall provide same through o
dedication of additional right-of-way and widening of the sidewalk or shall be
responsible for the relocation of all existing traffic signal/safety light poles,
conduit, pull boxes and all appurtenances located on the PALM CANYON
DRIVE EAST (HWY. 111) frontage of the subject property. CQ C 3
21. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided for on all
projects as required by City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
As a minimum, all construction signing, lighting and barricading
shall be in accordance with State of California, Department of
Transportation, "MANUAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES" dated
1996, or subsequent additions in force at the time of construction.
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RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS STATED, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
28087 TO JAMES F. GOLDSTEIN OF EL DORADO
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A PROPOSED TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE THE EXISTING 377 SPACE
EL DORADO MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES. THE EL DORADO MOBILE
COUNTRY CLUB IS LOCATED ON 50.65ACRES OF LAND -
AT 6000 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH OF
BOLERO ROAD AND EAST OF GOLF CLUB DRIVE, W-R-
MHP AND R-MHP ZONES, SECTION 29, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, Mr. James F. Goldstein of El Dorado Limited Partnership, (the"applicant")has
filed an application with the City pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for
Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 for a proposed subdivision of the 377 space, 50.65 acre El
Dorado Mobile Country Club for condominium purposes, 6000 East Palm Canyon Drive,W-
R-MHP and R-MHP zones, Section 29; and
WHEREAS, said application was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the
subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their
review, comments and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was given
in accordance with applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the
California Subdivision Map Act and Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code);
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report was served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the Planning Commission public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2000, and continued to May 10, 2000, a public hearing on the
application for Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended approval 5-1-1 to
the City Council of Case No. 5.0830 (PD 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 subject
to the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4691; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Applicant's application forTentative Tract Map No.28087 was given in accordance
with applicable law (Sections 66427.1, 66451, 66452.8 and 66452.9 of the California
Subdivision Map Act and Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report has been served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the City Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2000, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map No.
28087 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its public hearing on July 5, 2000, the City Council directed
City staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial for consideration of the City Council at the
regularly scheduled July 19, 2000 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2000, City Council continued the matter to allow for a
subcommittee of the City Council to meet with representatives of El Dorado Limited
Partnership and representatives for the El Dorado Mobile Country Club Homeowners
Association; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2000, the subcommittee of the City Council met with
representatives of El Dorado Limited Partnership and representatives for the El Dorado
Mobile Country Club Homeowners Association in an effort to reach consensus on the
outstanding issues surrounding this application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the California Subdivision Map Act, a staff
report has been served on the subdivider and the representatives of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club Residents Association (representing the tenants) at least three days before
the City Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 is considered categorically
exempt from the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3,the Planning Commission has
previously considered and the City Council has considered the effect of the proposed
subdivision, Tentative Tract Map No. 28087, on the housing needs of the region in which
Palm Springs is situated and has balanced these needs against the public service needs
of its residents and available fiscal and environmental resources; the approval of the
proposed subdivision represents the balance of these respective needs in a mannerwhich
is most consistent with City's obligation pursuant to its police powers to protect the public
health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its meeting on August 2, 2000, the City Council
recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 28087 subject to the findings herein
and conditions as stated in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows:
In that the proposed condominium conversion does not contemplate any additional
development on the property orto alterthe physical characteristics of the El Dorado
Mobile Country Club, the proposed subdivision is exempt from the provisions of
CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 9.62 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code,the California
Subdivision Map Act and Zoning Ordinance Section 9207.00, the City
Council finds that:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a Tentative Tract Map/Condominium
Conversion is authorized;
b. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, a Tentative Tract Map facilitating
a condominium conversion is authorized by the City's Zoning
Ordinance within the R-MHP and W-R-MHP zones;
C. The use applied for is necessary or desirable for the development of
the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives
of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to
future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed
use is to be located;
d. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use
to those existing or permitted future uses of the land in the
neighborhood, and is in compliance with all applicable provisions of
Section 9207.00 of the Zoning Ordinance(Residential Mobile Home
Park Zone)and other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance;
e. The use applied for will not adversely affect the City's housing stock;
and
f. The conditions to be imposed are deemed necessary to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare, including any minor
modifications of the zone's property development standards.
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5, the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement
are compatible with the objectives, policies and general land uses and
programs provided in the City's General Plan; and
Section 4: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65567, the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and
improvements are compatible with the objectives policies and federal land
use provided in the City's local open space plan; and
Section 5: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474, the City Council finds that
with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans.
Pursuant to the General Plan, the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the
density, goals policies and objectives for medium density residential development
applicable to the property in question.
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b. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the
General Plan.
The proposed subdivision map implements design strategies and policies as
referenced in the City of Palm Springs General Plan for medium density residential
development.
c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the
proposed subdivision.
The existing El Dorado Mobile Country Club was completed in 1971 as a 377 space
mobile home park with common recreational amenities on 50.65 acres of land and
was built in compliance with the development standards of Zoning Ordinance in
effect at the time for mobile home parks. With the recommended Conditions of
Approval specified in this Resolution, the subdivision meets all applicable
development criteria specified for the R-MHP and W-R-MHP zones in the Zoning
Ordinance.
d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development
contemplated by the proposed subdivision.
The proposed subdivision is within a R-MHP and W-R-MHP zoning classifications
and designated M15 by the City of Palm Springs General Plan. According to the
General Plan, a medium density development not to exceed 15 units per acre
should be provided on the property. The existing mobile home park was
constructed at a density of approximately 7.44 dwelling units per acre, in
compliance with the density provisions of the General Plan.
e. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish orwildlife ortheir
habitat.
In that the site of the proposed condominium conversion is already developed and
the subdivision application does not contemplate any additional development on the
property, the application is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
In conjunction with the application, the repair of on-site deteriorated asphalt areas
and curbing through an unsecured improvement agreement and requiring the gated
access on Bolero Road to be upgraded will be required to be addressed prior to
recordation of the final map. With these conditions in place, the design of the
subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
g. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the
property within the proposed subdivision.
The project will not conflict with the existing traffic flow adjacent to the property
along East Palm Canyon Drive or Bolero Road or access to utilities required to
serve the subdivision and the immediate area.
h. A nexus or rough proportionality have been established for requirement of
dedication of additional right-of-way to the City or the off-site improvements as
related to the tentative tract map.
The off-site improvements,which are required by the Zoning Ordinance, are related
to the project to provide needed services and access for future residents of the site
and will benefit the public at large.
Within the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan, a 101-foot wide half street
(44 feet from centerline to curb face and including a frontage road) is specified for
East Palm Canyon Drive across the project frontage. However, immediately
adjacent to the east and the west of the site are lands within the City of Cathedral
City, where a 55-foot wide half street right of way (without a frontage road) is
specified for East Palm Canyon Drive per the City of Cathedral City General Plan.
Currently, the East Palm Canyon Drive project frontage includes at 38-foot wide
street section (from centerline of street to face of curb) and a total half street right-
of-way of 55 feet. Adjacent properties within the City of Cathedral City on the north
side of East Palm Canyon Drive have a half street pavement width of approximately
44 feet within the right-of-way. If required to be extended across the project
frontage, an expansion to the ultimate Palm Springs right-of-way standards could
not physically serve to benefit the public at large with an expanded right-of-way as
specifically intended per the City of Palm Springs General Plan. This is the only
property within the City of Palm Springs along East Palm Canyon Drive where such
a situation could occur. Conditions requiring the future street pavement expansion
to 44 feet via covenant will serve to provide a matching street section with adjacent
properties in Cathedral City for the future. Therefore, with this condition, the
circulation goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan would not be effected
by this specific modification to the right-of-way along East Palm Canyon Drive.
Conditions requiring repair or replacement of broken or off-grade curb, gutter and
pavement on East Palm Canyon Drive and Bolero Road are necessary to protect
pedestrians from trip and fall accidents along these streets.
Conditions requiring the developer to accept all flows impinging upon land into an
approved drainage structure is a "safeguard" condition for informational purposes.
The condition requiring the project to conform with Federal Emergency
Management Act (FEMA) and City of Palm Springs Flood Hazard Ordinance is
again primarily for informational purposes forthe prospective condominium owners.
The State of California is responsible for administering these requirements to
protect residents from any potential flood hazards.
Conditions relating to the on-site pavement section standard provides a basis for an
all-weather, safe roadway condition that will prove durable and able to withstand
normal traffic conditions for a number of years.
Section 6: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.6, the City Council has
determined that the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into
the existing sewer system will not result in a violation of existing
requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board; and
Section 7: Pursuant to California Subdivision Map Act Section 66427, 66451, 66452
and Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 4.08.130, the City Council has
determined thatthe application was noticed in accordance with all applicable
provisions and will also require:
a. That each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit
has received all applicable notices and rights now or hereafter
required by Section 66427 and in Chapter 3 of the California
Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66451);
b. That each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit
shall receive a 10 day written notice that an application for a public
report will be, or has been submitted to the Department or Real
Estate, and that such a report will be available upon request;
C. That each tenant shall receive a written notification within 10 days of
approval of a Final Map for the proposed condominium conversion;
d. Each of the tenants shall receive 180 days written notice of intention
to convert prior to the termination of tenancy due to the conversion
or proposed conversion; and
e. Each tenant of the proposed condominium shall be given notice of
an exclusive right to purchase his or her respective unit for terms
available to the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant.
This right shall run for a period of not less than 180 days from the
date of issuance of the subdivision public report pursuant to Section
11018.2 of the Business and Professions Code, unless the tenant
gives prior written notice of this or her intention not to exercise the
right.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council
hereby approves Tentative Tract Map No. 28087, subject to those conditions set forth in
Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to recordation of a final map or the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, unless other specified.
ADOPTED this day of , 2000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
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RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT A
Tentative Tract Map No. 28087
El Dorado Mobile Country Club
6000 East Palm Canyon Drive
August 2, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer,the Director of Planning,the Chief of Police,the Fire Chief
or their designees, depending on which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
la. The proposed development is subject to all applicable provisions of the California
Subdivision Map Act, including but not limited to, Government Code Sections
66427.1, 66427.5, 66428.1, 66451 and 66452, and evidence of compliance
therewith shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building, as required by
law.
1b. The subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set
aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body,
advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Tentative Tract Map No.
28087. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such
claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will
either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or
will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City
of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or
proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not,
thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or
abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City
shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal, 'shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
2. For purposes of establishing applicable space rental rates pursuant to
Government Code Section 66427.6,the"Map Act Rent Date"shall be the date
of the close of escrow on the sale of not less than 120 units (or lots).
The Map Act Rent Date is not applicable to any other right, benefit, or
obligation under the Subdivision of the Property.
3. The subdivider shall establish the unit (or lot) sales price by an appraisal
done in accordance with nationally recognized professional appraisal
standards and performed by the firm of Anderson&Brabant to be paid for by
subdivider. Not more than three(3) members of the Board of Directors of El
Dorado Mobile Club Homeowners Association, Inc. shall be entitled to
periodically meet and confer with the appraisal firm for purposes of providing
information to be utilized in preparing the appraisal.
4. The subdivider shall comply with the rental rate increase provisions of Section
66427.5(d)(1) and (d)(2) of the California Subdivision Map Act, as follows:
4a. As to non-purchasing residents who are not lower income households, as
defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code,the monthly rent,
including any applicable fees or charges for use of any pre-conversion
amenities, may increase from the pre-conversion rent to market levels, as
defined in an appraisal conducted in accordance with nationally recognized
professional appraisal standards, in equal annual increases over a four-year
period; and
4b. As to non-purchasing residents who are lower income households, as
defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code,the monthly rent,
including any applicable fees or charges for use of any pre-conversion
amenities, may increase from the pre-conversion rent by an amount equal
to the average monthly increase in rent in the four years immediately
preceding the conversion, except that in no event shall the monthly rent be
increased by an amount greater than the average monthly percentage
increase in the Consumer Price Index forthe most recently reported period.
5. The subdivider shall comply with the findings and recommendations of the Tenant
Impact Report prepared for the condominium conversion of the El Dorado Mobile
Country Club, including, but not limited to:
5a. The resident(s) will be given the choice to buy the space on which their
mobilehome is situated or to continue tenancy in the park pursuant to the
provisions of the Tenant Impact Report;
5b. Rent increases will be regulated in accordance with the provisions of
Section 66427.5 of the California Subdivision Map Act and the Mobile home
Park Residence Assistance Program (MPROP) regulation 8020;
5c. Section 1.2 of the Tenant Impact Report is hereby amended by
deleting the phrase "...is heard by the Palm Springs Planning
Commission, or September 30, 1999, which ever occurs first..." and
replacing it with the phrase"the issuance of the Final Public Report."
5d. The subdivider shall not terminate any tenancies and existing leases or
require that the residents vacate the property, after the"Map Act Rent Date"
(specified above in Condition No. 2). Non-purchasing residents will not be
required to vacate their space and will have occupancy rights subject to the
Lease or written Rental Agreement, Mobilehome Residency Law and
California Law, as applicable, such that there will be no. eviction
displacement as a result of the proposed subdivision;
5e. The effective date of"Map Act Rents" (Section 66427.5 (d)(1) and (d)(2),
specified above in Condition No. 3)shall be that of the"Map Act Rent Date"
(specified above in Condition No. 2);
5f. As part of the distribution of the Final Public Report, the leases and
qualifying information shall be simultaneously distributed and the residents
shall have 180 days within which to make their election to purchase or to
execute the new leases. If the resident does not want to execute a lease
but does want to continue renting his/her space, then the resident may do
so under a month-to-month or one-year written rental agreement;
5g. The right of first refusal shall be the passage of six consecutive calendar
months from the issuance and delivery of the Final Public Report by the
Department of Real Estate.
6. The subdivider shall comply will all future noticing requirement specified in the
California Subdivision Map Act, Section 66427.1, as follows:
6a. Each tenant and each person applying for the rental of a unit shall receive
a 10 day written notice that an application for a public report will be, or has
been submitted to the Department or Real Estate, and that such a report
will be available upon request;
6b. Each tenant shall receive a written notification within 10 days of approval of
a Final Map for the proposed condominium conversion;
6c. Each of the tenants shall receive 180 days written notice of intention to
convert prior to the termination of tenancy due to the conversion or
proposed conversion; and
6d. Each tenant of the proposed condominium shall be given notice of an
exclusive right to purchase his or her respective unit for terms available to
the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant. This right shall
run for a period of not less than 180 days from the date of issuance of the
subdivision public report pursuant to Section 11018.2 of the Business and
Professions Code, unless the tenant gives prior written notice of this or her
intention not to exercise the right.
7. To insure a fair and equitable establishment of the tentative price for the sale of
each proposed subdivided lot within the El Dorado Mobile Country Club, priorto the
effective date of conversion, the subdivider shall comply with all provisions in
Sections 11010, 11010.9, and Chapter 6, of Article 12, commencing with Section
2970, of the California Code of Regulations including, but not limited to, the
obligation to notify each homeowner or resident of the mobile home park of the
tentative price of the proposed subdivided interest to be sold, as required by
Section 11010.9(a) of the Business and Professions Code, disclosure of all
conditions of the tentative price, as required by Section 11010.9(b) and (c) of the
Business and Professions Code, and to strictly comply with each of the disclosure
provisions specified in Section 11010(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10),
(11), (12), (13) and (15) of the California Business and Professions Code.
8. Non-purchasing residents of El Dorado Mobile Country Club shall be protected by
the provisions of Chapter 4.08 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Rent Control),
until such time of the "Map Act Rent Date", as defined in Condition No. 2.
9. All applicable original conditions of approval from Resolutions pertaining to the
development of the El Dorado Mobile Country Club are still in full force and effect.
10, The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a draft declaration
of covenants, conditions and restrictions("CC&R's")to the Director of Planning and
Building for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded
prior to issuance of occupancy permits. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by the
City, shall not be amended without City approval, shall require maintenance of all
property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances._
The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, an additional deposit in the
amount of$5,000.00, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney.
11. The gated access on Bolero Road shall be upgraded to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and Building and the City Engineer. A site plan,
landscape/irrigation plan and all necessary gate information (i.e.the design, height,
texture and color) shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of
Planning and Building and the City Engineer prior to recordation of the final map.
12. Provisions for repair of areas of deteriorated asphalt and curbing within the interior
of the project only shall be provided through an unsecured improvement
agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building and the City
Engineer, prior to recordation of the final map.
13. If a third party(other than the tenant) buys a lot, the original tenant may continue to
rent from the third party, as long as such tenant wishes to remain a resident, and
subject to the rental rate limitation specified by Section 66427.5 of the California
Subdivision Map Act or Section 4.08.130 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, as
applicable.
14. Under no circumstances shall there be more than one mobile home per lot.
15. The property shall be maintained in accordance with Section 9319.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
16. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
17. The subdivider shall afford the following financial assistance to the following
categories of residents of the mobile home park:
17a. For all year-round residents of the mobile home park who meet the
criteria of median income households, as that term is defined in the
State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development Mobilehome Park Resident Ownership Program
(MPROP), the sum of$6,000.00 to be utilized in purchasing a unit(or
lot); or
17b. For all residents of the mobile home park who meet the criteria of
lower income households,as defined in Section 60079.5 of the Health
&Safety Code,the sum of$3,000.00 to be utilized in purchasing a unit
(or lot);
17c. For all other residents of the Mobile home park, the sum of$2,000.00
to be utilized in purchasing a unit(or lot).
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
18. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
19. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
The Engineering Department recommends that if this application is approved, such
approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City
standards and ordinances:
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
1. The Engineering Department recommends deferral of off-site improvement
ITEMS 11 and 20 at this time due to lack of full improvements in the
immediate area. The developer shall enter into a covenant agreeing to
construct all mentioned improvements along the entire frontage upon the
request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer at such time as deemed
necessary. The covenant shall be submitted with the Final Tract Map. The
Final Tract Map will not be approved until completion of the covenant.
PALM CANYON DRIVE EAST
2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer
to the Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal shall include the following, IF applicable:
A. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
B. All agreements and improvement plans approved by City Engineer,
IF applicable.
C. Proof of processing dedications of right-of-way, easements,
encroachment agreements/licenses, covenants, reimbursement
agreements, etc. required by these conditions.
3. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter,44 feet NORTHEAST of centerline
along the entire frontage of the subject property per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
4. Construct an 8 foot cross gutter and spandrel at the intersection of PALM
CANYON DRIVE EAST(HWY. 111)and MAIN ENTRANCE with a flow line
parallel to the centerline of PALM CANYON DRIVE EAST (HWY, 111) in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
5. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205 and have minimum width of 32
feet to accommodate a curb ramp.
6. Construct a minimum 8 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
210.
7. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on both sides of the MAIN ENTRANCE per City of Palm Springs
Std. Dwg. Nos. 212 and 212A.
S. Remove and replace existing pavement with a minimum pavement section
of 5 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inch aggregate base with a
minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal,
from edge of proposed gutter to clean saw cut edge of pavement along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard'Drawing
No. 110 and 355. The pavement section shall be designed, using "R"
values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for
approval.
9. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AND AC PAVEMENT shall be
repaired or replaced, or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
BOLERO ROAD
10. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AND AC PAVEMENT shall be
repaired or replaced, or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
GRADING
* 11. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks -3'
wide and 6"deep-to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets,
roadways, or gutters or provided for via an improvement agreement, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
DRAINAGE
12. The developer shall accept all flows impinging upon his land and conduct
these flows to an approved drainage structure.
13. The owner shall notice all residents and prospective residents as part of the
Final Public Report to the Department of Real Estate that the southern two-
thirds approximately, of this property is in Federal Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) zone AO(3) and shall conform to all of the FEMA and City of Palm
Springs Flood Hazard Ordinance requirements for this zone.
14. The elevation of the mobile homes in the AO (3) zone shall meet the
requirements of the State relative to mobile homes in a special flood hazard
area and shall be revised if necessary to conform to FEMA standards.
GENERAL
15. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
driveway which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an
appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
203.
16. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the
public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers
installed per City of Palm Springs Engineering specifications.
MAP
17. The Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject
property, the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all lots created
therefrom,and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Final
Map to the Engineering Department.
18. Developer shall provide tenant notification for subdivisions to be created
from the conversion of residential property into a condominium project in
compliance with Sections 66427.1 and 66452.3 of the Subdivision Map Act,
as applicable.
19. The Final Map shall be prepared by a licensed Land Surveyor or qualified
Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for review.
Submittal shall be made upon approval by City Council of the Tentative
Map.
TRAFFIC
* 20. The developer shall provide a minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance
around all street furniture,fire hydrants and other above-ground facilities for
handicap accessibility. The developer shall provide same through
dedication of additional right-of-way and widening of the sidewalk or shall be
responsible for the relocation of all existing traffic signal/safety light poles,
conduit, pull boxes and all appurtenances located on the PALM CANYON
DRIVE EAST(HWY. 111) frontage of the subject property.
21. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided for on all
projects as required by City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
As a minimum, all construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be in
accordance with State of California, Department of Transportation,
"MANUAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES" dated 1996, or subsequent additions in
force at the time of construction.