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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20647 - RESOLUTIONS - 7/2/2003 RESOLUTION NO. :20647 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, , CALIFORNIA,APPROVING THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE, CASE NO 5.0438 LOCATED AT 3400 E.TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY,ZONE A,O, M-1,M-1-P,W- A, AND CC, SECTION 7, 12, 13, AND18. WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs("Applicant')recognizes the need for a Airport Master Plan bywhich to guide the future growth and development of the Palm Springs International Airport;and WHEREAS,the conditions in the operations of the Palm Spring International Airport have changed . since the adoption of the previous Airport Master Plan in August 1994,such that itwas necessary to prepare an update to the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the reports and drafts of the proposed Airport Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review and discuss the project on May 28, 2003; and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the aforementioned project is in conformity with the General Plan or part thereof in accordance with Government Code Section 65402; and WHEREAS,on June 18,2003,a public hearing on theAirport Master Plan Update,Case 5.0438 was ' held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a"project'pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA"),and an Initial Study has been prepared forthis project and has been distributed for public review and comment in accordance with CEQA; and WHEREAS,the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the meeting on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, all environmental data including the Initial Study prepared for the project and all written and oral testimony presented. THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA,the City Council finds thatthe current Initial Studyfor the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan Update, Case No. 5.0438, adequately addresses the general environmental setting of the proposed Project,its significant environmental impacts, and the mitigation measures related to each significant environmental effectforthe proposed project. The City Council furtherfinds thatthe proposed project could not have a significant impact on the environment, as the great majority of projects are being carried over from the previous Airport Master Plan,the mitigation measures identified during the earlier CEQA effort(1995 EIR/EA on the Airport Master Plan and 1994 FAR Part 150 Study)are also being carried over ' and are considered a part of this proposed Plan Update, and therefore adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. P � C Resolution 20647 Page 2 Section 2: The City Council hereby recommends adoption of the goals, objectives, policies, ' maps and programs contained in the Airport Master Plan,and determined thatthey are desirable for the proper development of the Palm Springs International Airport. Section3: The proposed Airport Master Plan Update is necessary and proper at this time, and are not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent properties or residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council orders the filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan Update, Case No. 5.0438, ADOPTED this 2nd, day of July 2003. AYES: Members Mills, Reller-Spurgin, and Oden NOES: None ABSENT: Member Hodges and Mayor Kleindienst ABSTAIN: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA City Clerk City Manager Reviewed and Approved as to Form: /Wt- i f Resolution 10647 Page 3 t ` VrV t s I VICINI AP'" � 1 e� Xo Q �n � m m Q Vista ChinoChia Road Taohevah Drive Tamarisk Road Road (\ Avenue Palm Tahquitz Canyon way Springs International Mission Airport'. Drive . Ramon Road 0 0 m Mesquite Avenue w Palm Canyon n�a Drive CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO. 5.0438 DESCRIPTION ' APPLICANT .City of Palm Springs Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan Update, Section 18.