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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19368 - RESOLUTIONS - 10/7/1998RESOLUTION NO. 19368 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28918 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A SINGLE PARCEL OF LAND INTO FOUR SEPARATE LOTS, THE PROPERTY ' BEING BOUNDED BY TAHQUITZ CANYON, FARRELL DRIVE, BARISTO ROAD, AND THE EXTENSION OF SUNSET WAY, CSC ZONE SECTION 13. WHEREAS, the Lamar Companies (the "applicant') have filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 9402.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.62.010 for a Tentative Parcel Map to allow the subdivision of a single parcel of land into four separate lots, the property being bounded by Tahquitz Canyon Drive, Farrell Drive, Baristo Road, and the extension of Sunset Way, CSC Zone, Section 13. WHEREAS, Notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider the applicants request for Tentative Parcel Map 28918 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 1998, a Public Hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel Map 28918 was held by the Planning Commission and at this hearing, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of said Tentative Parcel Map; and ' WHEREAS, the subdivision of this parcel of land is intended to enhance the marketability of the mall by facilitating the leasing and or selling of the new pad sites; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider the subject application for a Tentative Parcel map was given in accordance with applicable law; 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. THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows The tentative parcel map application is categorically exempt from an environmental assessment per Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Section 15315 states that the subdivision of four or fewer parcels is exempt from CEQA. Section 2: Pursuant to City of Palm Springs Municipal Code 9.62.010 and Government Code Section 66747, the City Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached as Exhibit A: a. The design and improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan. 0� A R19368 Page 2 The proposed Tentative Parcel Map complies with all the goals and policies of the General Plan. The minor improvements such as right-of-way dedications and constructions of two bus turn -outs with shelters will provide for safety of the riders and enhance the overall streetscape for the project. b. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by ' the proposed subdivision 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. The project complies with all development standards pursuant to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Furthermore, the project site is bounded by existing roadways that have been despgned and improved to handle the increase in vehicle trips. The improvements such as the bus turn -out on Farrell Drive is being relocated southerly to alleviate possible traffic conflicts due to the proximity of the intersection. C. The site for the intended subdivision is adequate in size and shape, required in order to permit future uses of the land in the neighborhood. The Palm Springs Mall contains a total of 26.2 acres. The proposed subdivision creates four separate parcels ranging from .84 acres to 1.32 acres. The applicants anticipate that future uses in these parcels will service the general commercial needs of the permanent residents of the area as is stated in an objective of the Commercial Shopping Center land use designation of the General Plan. To the extent possible, the developer will I use existing improvements such as driveways, parking areas etc. to eliminate potential impacts. d. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially .and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The design of the subdivision should have no environmental impact on fish or wildlife or their habitat. The subdivision of land is being proposed on a parcel that is currently developed and the improvements have existed since 1958. e. The conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, including any minor modifications of the zone's property development standards. All proposed conditions of approval are necessary to ensure public welfare health and safety. 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. a. A nexus " and rough proportionality have . been established for the requirement of the right-of-way dedications on Farrell Drive and Baristo Road such that the existing and future traffic volumes, as a result of the R19368 Page 3 future development of the free-standing pads, will be adequately served by the existing street improvements. Furthermore, a nexus has been established for the requirement of two bus turn -outs with shelters; one on Farrell Drive and the second on Baristo Road. The right-of-way dedications which are being required on Farrell Drive and ' Baristo Road are related to the project due to future development expected on the free-standing pads. Furthermore, the right-of-way dedications should not physically affect existing private improvements since the street improvements on both streets are at ultimate locations. Having these streets at ultimate widths should adequately accommodate existing and future traffic volumes. The addition of the bus turn -outs and shelters is part of a program that the City and SunLine are jointly working to complete. The two new stops and shelters will provide superior locations to accommodate the increased ridership in the area and improve vehicular and pedestrian safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves Tentative Parcel map 28918 subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A, which are which are on file at the office of the City Clerk and which have to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise specified. ADOPTED this 7th AYES: Members Barnes, NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: BY: City Clerk day of October , 1998. Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst CITY OF PALM S �anager REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: kr