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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21124 - RESOLUTIONS - 11/3/2004 RESOLUTION NO: 21124 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31905, FOR AN EIGHTY-SIX UNIT TIMESHARE PROJECT LOCATED AT 190 CALLE ENCILIA SOUTH, ZONE R4-VP-IL, SECTION 14. WHEREAS, Palm Springs Marquis, LLC; (the Applicant) has filed an application with the City pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9,60 for a Tentative Tract Map for an eighty- six unit timeshare project located at 190 Calle Encilia South, Zone R4-VP-IL Section 14; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 31905 with the City and has paid the required filing fees; and WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map 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 the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Tentative Tract Map 31905, was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on September 22, 2004, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map 31905 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on September 22, 2004, at a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map 31905, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve said project; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider Tentative Tract Map 31905, was given in accordance with applicable law', and WHEREAS,,on October 20; 2004, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map 31905 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3,.the City Council has considered the effect of the proposed subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 31905, 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 project represents the balance of these respective needs in a manner which is most consistent with the Citys obligation pursuant to its police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 31,905,,is Categorically Exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Sections 15332 (In-fill Development) and 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and Resolution 21124 Page 2 ' 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 environmental assessment 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 that this project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15332 (In-fill Development)and 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) Section 2: 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, polices, and! general land uses and program provided in the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan. Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 (Subdivision Map Act), the City Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit ' A% 1. The proposed Tentative Tract Map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. The General Plan designation for the project site is High-Density Residential H43/30 (threshold density of 30 and a maximum of 43 dwelling units per acre). The High Density Residential designation provides for the development of hotels and high-density apartments, generally near the city's central core, convenient to the major attractions of the community accessible to the airports and highways, making it convenient and attractive to visitors. 2. The design of improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan. r Pursuant to Government.Code Section 66473.15 the Planning Commission finds that the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement are compatible with the objectives, polices, and general land used and program provided in the City's General Plan. All street, drainage, and utilities improvements are subject to the standards of the General Plan and'Conditions of Approval associated with TTM 31905. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type; and density of development contemplated by the proposed subdivision. Resolution 21124 Page 3 The High-Density Residential H43/30 land use designation establishes a threshold density of 30 units and a maximum of 43 dwelling units per acre. However, in compliance with the General Plan Land Use Element page, 1-26 chart entitled Land Use Density/Intensity on Indian Land a maximum of 86 units per acre is allowed within the High-Density Residential H43/30 designation. The proposed project is located within the R-4-V-P zone, (Vehicle Parking and Large Scale Hotel and Multiple Family Residential Zone). Code Section,92.05.03 establishes the property development standards for this zone. The minimum standard for lot area is 2 (gross) acres. The site is substandard in overall lot area. However code Section 94.06.01, Minor Modifications authorizes the Planning Director or Planning Commission, when it has been determined to be in the public interest, to administratively approve slight modifications in the provisions of the Zoning Code including a reduction of lot area or lot dimensions by not more than 10%. Therefore, the reduced lot size is included as part of the recommendation for project approval. 4. The design of the proposed subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. As an in-fill development the design of the proposed subdivision and improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements must follow the conditions of approval including, but not limited to, the application of the Uniform Building Code Seismic Safety Standards, and the City of Palm Springs Fugitive Dust Control Ordinance in order to ensure public health and safety. 6. 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, property within the proposed subdivision. The site has frontage on three collector streets. The north 20' of the Arenas Road,right- of-way has been approved for vacation. A Variance was previously approved for a special street section, which would provide for a 20' reduction in the street right-of-way, from 80' to 60'. Within this right-of-way, the project would include an 8' sidewalk, one 12' travel lane in each direction, and diagonal parking on the north side. Page 4 , On Arenas Road, the existing street rights-of-way adjacent to the property were originally granted as an easement from Desert Developers, Inc. in 1965 and dedicated to the City. A new grant of easement will be provided for the additional 20 feet of right-of- way granted by the two previous documents through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, prior to the approval of street improvement plans. On Calle Encilia a 30' wide driveway approach will be constructed. The centerline of the driveway, approach will be located approximately 150' north of the centerline of Arenas Road. An 8' wide sidewalk will be constructed behind the curb along the entire frontage. On Calle El Segundo a 30' wide driveway will be constructed with the centerline located approximately 150' north of the centerline of Arenas road. An 8' wide sidewalk will be constructed behind the curb along the entire frontage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves Tentative Tract Map 31905, subject to those conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of.Occupancy ' unless otherwise specified. ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2004. AYES: Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougne't and Mayor Oden NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Ci Clerk City Manager \ r" Reviewed and Approved as to Form: WORDPERFECT H9USERS\PIAMPalm Springs MorquislTTM 31905 CC Reso . Page 5 EXHIBIT A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31905 PALM SPRINGS MARQUIS, LLC 180 CALLE ENCILIA SOUTH R4-VP-IL ZONE, SECTION 14. FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL APPROVED: NOVEMBER 3, 2004 EXPIRES: NOVEMBER 2, 2006 Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, 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. PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Administrative 1. The project is subject to Section 93.15.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, the time share ordinance for the purposes of this section, a "time-share project" is one in which time-share rights or entitlement to use or occupy any real property or portion thereof has been divided as defined in Section 3.24.020(7) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code into twelve (12) or more time periods of such rights or entitlement. 2. 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 Case 5.0975-CUP. 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 judgment or failure to appeal, shall not Resolution 21124 Page 6 cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. ' 3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City. 4. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 a filing fee of $64.00 is required. This project has a de minimus impact on fish and wildlife, and a Certificate of Fee Exemption shall be completed by the City and two copies filed with the County Clerk. This application shall not be final until such fee is paid and the Certificate of Fee Exemption is filed. Fee shall in the form of a money order or cashier's check payable to Riverside County. 5. As the property is Indian trust land, fees as required by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council shall be paid prior to consideration of this project by the Planning Commission. 6. This project shall be subject to requirements for annual payments of a financial impact mitigation fee. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City of Palm Springs whereby the developer shall agree to assess a Financial Impact Mitigation Fee of$28.50 per interval to each unit. CC&R's 7. 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 Services for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded prior to approval of a final map. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by the City, shall not be amended without City approval, and shall require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances. 8. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of $2000, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $250 filing fee shall also be paid to the City Planning Department for administrative review purposes. 9. The CCR's shall have a disclosure statement regarding the location of the project relative to roadway noise, City special events, roadway closures for , special events and other activities which may occur in the Central Business Resolution 21124 Page 7 ' District, and on Arenas Road. Said disclosure shall inform perspective buyers about traffic, noise and other activities which may occur in this area. 10. The required CC&R's for the project shall include a provision that day use of on-site pool and recreation areas by timeshare owners and other individuals not currently staying at the facility shall be prohibited. Cultural Resources 11. Prior to any ground disturbing activity, including clearing and grubbing, installation of utilities, and/or any construction related excavation, an Archaeologist qualified according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines, shall be employed to survey the area for the presence of cultural resources identifiable on the ground surface. 12. Given that portions of the project area are within Section 14, the possibility of buried resources is increased. A Native American Monitor shall be present during all ground-disturbing activities. a). Experience has shown that there is always a possibility of buried cultural resources in a project area. Given that, a Native American Monitor(s) shall be present during all ground disturbing activities including clearing and grubbing, excavation, burial of utilities, planting of rooted plants, etc. Contact the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian Cultural Office for additional information on the use and availability of Cultural Resource Monitors. Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the Monitor shall contact the Director of Planning and Zoning and after the consultation the Director shall have the authority to halt destructive construction and shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist to investigate and, if necessary, the Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare a treatment plan for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer and Agua Caliente Cultural Resource Coordinator for approval. b). Two copies of any cultural resource documentation generated in connection with this project, including reports of investigations, record search results and site records/updates shall be forwarded to the Tribal Planning, Building, and Engineering Department and one copy to the City Planning Services Department prior to final inspection. GENERAL CONDITIONS/CODE REQUIREMENTS 13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements. 14. The project is subject to Section 93.15.00 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and all provisions of the Palm Springs Municipal Code regarding time share uses for the life of the project. Resolution 21124 Page 8 15. No time-share units shall be offered for sale or sold until there is a valid final , subdivision public report for the sale of such timeshare rights or entitlement issued by the Department of Real Estate of the State of California. A copy of the final public report shall be provided to the City by the applicant. 16. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a detailed time- share management program, including, but not limited to all methods to guarantee adequacy, stability, and continuity of a first class level of management (including sales/marketing) and maintenance of the time-share component of the project. The detailed program shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning Services, 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. FIRE 19. Reserve the right to comment upon the project during plan check process. ENGINEERING The Engineering Division 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 20. 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 building permits. 21. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs Encroachment Permit. MAP 22. A Final Map shall be prepared by a California Registered Land Surveyor or qualified Civil Engineer for review and approval. A title report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject property, the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all lots created there from, and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Final Map to the Engineering Division as part of the review of the Map. The Final Map shall be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of building permits. 23. The Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject property, the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all lots created there from, and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Final Map to the Engineering Division. 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