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Home My WebLink About10/4/2000 - STAFF REPORTS (20) DATE: October 4, 2000 TO: City Council FROM: Director of Planning & Building CASE 5.0666-PD-231 -APPLICATION BY D.T. PALM SPRINGS INTER-CONTINENTAL GOLF CENTER ENTERPRISES, LTD. FOR THE FIFTH 12-MONTH TIME EXTENSION FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VISTA CHINO AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND THIRD TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 19, 2000 TO OCTOBER 19, 2001 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28033(PS CLASSIC),SUBJECTTO CONDITIONS,CREATING 23 LOTS LOCATED AT TH E SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAI L AND VISTA CHINO, WM1P AND 05 ZONES, SECTIONS 7 & 18 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the fifth 12-month time extension from October 19, 2000 to October 19, 2001, for the Palm Springs Classic Preliminary Planned Development District(PD 231)and third time extension of TTM 28033, subject to the original conditions of approval. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail (Highway 111). Representing D.T. Continental Golf Center Enterprises is Steven Mitchell, Vice-President. Mainiero, Smith & Associates has prepared improvement plans for the project. DT Palm Springs has entered into an agreement with Tuchscher Development Enterprises, and William C. Tuchscher represents Palm Springs Leisure Properties, the new LLC which has been created. BACKGROUND: The City has received an application by D.T. Palm Springs Inter-Continental Golf Center Enterprises, Ltd.for approval of the third time extension of TTM 28033 and approval of the fifth 12-month time extension for a Planned Development District composed of up to a 400 -room hotel, up to 500 two-bedroom Vacation Ownership Units (VDU's), research and development facilities, commercial/retail and light industrial uses, a tennis complex, a 27- hole golf course and golf clubhouse on approximately 369.5 acres. The projectwas recommended for approval at the October 12, 1994, Planning Commission meeting and was approved at the October 19, 1994, City Council meeting with a two-year time frame. The City Council approved the four time extensions. Thus, the applicant is requesting approval of the fifth time extension of PD 231, which would expire October 19, 2001. The tentative tract map for the site was recommended for approval at the July 26, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. The map was then approved at the September6, 1995 City Council meeting. The map would have expired on September6, 1997; however,as a result of AB771 -Chapter46 of the 1996 State Statutes, one additional year was provided for the map. A second time extension of TTM 28033 was approved on November 10, 1999. This extension was granted for a period of 13 months in order to synchronize the TTM and PD approvals; so if the time extension request is approved, the map will expire October 19, 2001. NA Case 5.0666 PD-231 & TTM 26033 Time Extension October 4, 2000 Page 2 of 2 At this time, the applicant indicates the extension is required to revise the entitlements to create a project that is more sensitive to current and projected market trends and to secure financing for the development. A new LLC has been created, Palm Springs Leisure Properties,which will re-entitle and develop the project. The land use program is currently being re-planned by Gensler and Associates, in coordination with P&D Consultants and Mainiero Smith, and the applicant hopes to have a revised land plan for staff review in the next month. By approving the subject time extension,the City Council would keep existing permits active and allow the Certified Environmental Impact Report to remain in place. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: At its meeting of September 13,2000, the Planning Commission voted 6-0(Caffery absent) to recommend that the City Council grant the requested time extensions, subject to the original conditions of approval. Director of Kanning and Building City Manager r l ATTACHMENTS: 1, Maps 2, Planning Commission Minutes dated September 13, 2000 3, Letter from Mayor William O, Kleindienst dated January 21; 2000 4, Letter From William C. Tuchscher dated September 5, 2000 S. Resolution �l ilk TENTATIVE TRACT NAP N0, 290, tt�� aaM-N• •�'•i—yi••' ! 'W^ »w.�,.x/-M.Y w�r�l.r'ia� w.•.•.r• Y —e ................r wa Ira•�'�.La��rt i ji.•.'•• 'yra"u YiY »a\y................Y._ _ w.w ,a r• a•i• • .Y "u.,,. � N •{w�iZitiliL�{i�'r'�Nw.a. • •"•a.a.r rr•.�a.......u.x.«. 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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28033 DESCRIPTION A tentative tract map T'APPLICAN Palm Springs Classic to create a subdivision of 23 parcels lat the SF corner of vici- r• - 0 PALM Sp po) e�z3 City of Palm Springs 'o Office of the Mayor ••�•�"�` 3200 Tahgwa Canyon Way • Palm Sprmgs,C.H.,n a 9226, rq�I fQ RN�P. TEL(760)323-8200• FAX(760)323-8207 •TDD(760)864-95 27 January 21, 2000 Stephen Mitchell, Vice President D.T. Palm Springs Inter-Continental Golf Center Enterprises, Ltd. One Tampa City Center, Suite 2100 201 N. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 Re: Palm Springs Classic Dear Mr. Mitchell: On December 15, 1999, the City Council considered a time extension for Tentative Tract Map 28033 and Planned Development District 231,which brought about discussion of the status of the Palm Springs Classic. The Council expressed concerns that there has been no progress in moving this project forward. In originally approving the project,the City Council and the property owners committed that this undertaking would move forward and revitalize our community. All approvals are in place and the economy is strong;however,we have not seen or heard of any progress on this project. 6 The City Council has asked me to convey its disappointment about the lack of progress and has expressed the • thought that future time extensions should not be granted. I personally believe that the development of a destination resort is a viable land use for this property, but question why a fully entitled project with no environmental problems cannot be developed. The City Council has watched the development of numerous other projects in the Coachella Valley- many of which have similar land use components and on sites that are comparable to the Palm Springs Classic location. Planning staff has given you an update on pending issues which could place current entitlements in question. The City desires to see this project completed but at this time the City Council is not sure that the property owners are committed to developing this site. If they are not, then the City Council would rather see the property put to alternative land uses. We look forward to your client's response to the City Council's concerns. Additionally, the City would like to know if it can assist in moving this project forward. Sincerely, William G. Kleindienst cc: City Council Mayor /mlb Post Office Box 2743 9 Palm Springs, California 92263-2743 *90 D iEQ° EIVE TUCHSCHER DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES, Inc. 1:2 XV > i September 5, 2000 1PlAf�h11r.1(i Q�tigS10M Mr. Doug Evans Director of Planning City of Palm Springs PO Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 RE: Request for Extension of TTM#28033 and PDD 231 Dear Mr. Evans: This letter is to formally request a one-year extension for the Tentative Tract Map #28033 and Planned Development District 231 for the Palm Spring Classic Project, which will expire October 19, 2000. Enclosed is a check for$550.00 for the processing fee. DT Palm Springs has been working to realize the Palm Springs Classic Project for several years, during this time market conditions have changed. The extension is required to revise the entitlements to create a project that is more sensitive to current and projected market trends and to secure financing for the development. DT Palm Springs has entered into an agreement with Tuchscher Development Enterprises. A new LLC has been created,Palm Springs Leisure Properties (PSLP),which will re-entitle and develop the Palm Springs Classic Project. The project team consists of William Tuchscher, CEO, and acting Vice Presidents Debra DePratti, Development, and Ken Feenstra, Community and Government Relations. Together with staff we plan to move this project forward in an expeditious manner. The land use program is currently being re-planned by Gensler, in coordination with P&D Consultants, and Mainlero Smith. We hope to have a revised land plan for staff review in the next month. We look forward to working closely with you to realize this important project. Please call me at 619-691-1800 if you need additional information or have any questions. Warmest personal regards, PALM�SPRINGS PROPER S, LLC William C. Tuchscher,, II Chief Executive Officer cc: David Ready,City Manager A]Smoot,Assistant City Manager George Wyatt,Director of Economic Development John Raymond,Director of Redevelopment Rolf Deyhle Dr. Henrik Huydts 3130 13ONITA ROAD. SUITE?00_ CIR11 A VISTA. CALIFORNIA 91910 619 691.1800 FAX 619 61)I 08J Page 7 of 8 Planning Commission Minutes September 13, 2000 \ V "V SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA: Tentative Tract Map 28033—Application by DT Palm Springs (Palm Springs Classic) —Case 5.0666 — PD 213 for the third time extension from September 06, 2000 to October 19, 2001 for a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 369.5 acres into Vista Chino; W-M-1-P and 0-5 Zones, Sections 7 and 18. Principal Planner Hayes reported that this time extension request is due to a new agreement having been created with Tuchscher Development Enterprises, improvements being researched for the plans to reflect current market trends, and in order for the applicant to secure financing. He stated that, if approved, this would be the fifth time extension for the Planned Development District. Director reported that there would likely be amendments to existing plans and that both Mr. William Tuchschner and Mr. Ken Feenstra were available to answer questions for the Planning Commission. Mr. Ken Feenstra addressed the Planning Commission to introduce Mr. Tuchschner of Leisure Development Properties — a master planned community developer. Mr. Tuchschner reported that Mr. Feenstra will serve as the Vice President of Community �� Relations, that Ms. Debra Duprati is working on the project, and that Mainiero, Smith, & Page 8 of 8 Planning Commission Minutes September 13, 2000 Associates is also working on the project. Mr. Tuchschner reported that his company has a long-term interest in the community, that he would like to be an active member of the community, and that his intention is to create a new landmark development for the City. M/S/C (Matthews/Jurasky 6-0, 1 absent) to recommend approval to the City Council subject to conditions of approval. (zY, 1 RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIFTH 12-MONTH EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 19, 200 TO OCTOBER 19, 2001 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPED DISTRICT (PD-231) AND THE THIRD TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 19, 2000 TO OCTOBER 19, 2001 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28033, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, TO CREATE TWENTY-THREE LOTS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRYTRAIL AND VISTA CHINO, W- M-1-P AND 0-5 ZONES, SECTIONS 7 AND 18. WHEREAS, D.T. Palm Springs, (the "Applicant") requests approval of the third time extension for TTM 28033 and to create twenty-three lots at the southeast corner of Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino,(the"Project"),W-M-1-P and 0-5 Zones, Sections 7 and 18;and WHEREAS, Applicant has requested additional time to October 19, 2001 to record the approved subdivision and have final development plans prepared and approved; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission considered the time extensions for the project at its duly noticed meeting of September 13, 2000; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission reviewed all evidence provided, including the staff report dated September 13, 2000 and all other written and oral testimony, and found the Project,subject to the original conditions of approval,consistentwith the requirements of the ordinances of the City and with State law; and WHEREAS, notice of a public meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider Applicant's application fora third time extension from October 19,2000to October 19,2001 forTTM 28033 and fifth 12-month time extension from October 19,2000 to October 19, 2001 for PD 231 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has independently reviewed all evidence provided, including the staff report dated October4, 2000 and all otherwritten and oral testimony, and finds th Project,subjecttothe original conditions of approval,consistentwith the requirements of the ordinances of the City and State law; �Yl� Case 5.0666 PD-231 & TTM 28033 Time Extension October 4, 2000 Page 2 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,after considering the evidence provided atthe meeting,does hereby recommend approval of the third time extension for the tentative tract map to October 19, 2001 and fifth 12-month time extension for the planned development to October 19, 2001. ADOPTED this day of 2000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM W2