HomeMy WebLinkAbout21315 - RESOLUTIONS - 6/29/2005 RESOLUTION NO. 21315
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 32806 FOR THE CREATION OF A ONE LOT,
COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM MAP ON
APPROXIMATELY 2.54 ACRES, AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ
CANYON WAY, ZONE A, SECTION 18, APN 677-270-026
AND 677-270-027
WHEREAS, PS Hangers I, LLC. (the "Applicant') has filed an application with the City
pursuant the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Tract Map for
the creation of a one lot, commercial condominium map on approximately 2.54 acres, at
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone A, Section 18; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 32806 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
;iprings to consider Tentative Tract Map 32806, was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2005, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract
Map 32806 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs
to consider Tentative Tract Map 32806, was given in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2005, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map
32806 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; 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, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that, Tentative Tract Map 32806
is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per Section 15332
(In-Fill Development) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 2: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 (Subdivision Map Act), the
City Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached
in Exhibit A:
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1. The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
The subdivision is consistent with the General Plan and Airport Master
Plan. General Plan Policy 3.31.7 provides for the development of hangers
in the designated Airport area. The Airport Master Plan (page 3.36)
discusses the need for hangers. The Tentative Tract Map does not
change the already approved box hangers.
2. The design of improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with
the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 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
uses and program provided in the City's General Plan. All street,
drainage, and utilities improvements will be constructed to the standards
of the General Plan and Conditions of Approval associated with TTM
32806.
The subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvements are
compatible with the Airport Master Plan.
The subdivision does not change the already approved and constructed
box hangers. The subdivision is for financial purposes only, so that City
can enter into a long-term lease agreement with a lessee.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development
contemplated by the proposed subdivision.
The subject property is physically suitable for the type and density of
development. The tentative Tract Map will create a one lot, commercial
condominium lot of approximately 2.54 acres. The proposed project does
not change the density that already exists and is surrounded by airport
facilities.
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.
The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat. The subdivision is located within the airport, which
is fully developed. The airport is surrounded by fully improved streets and '
fully developed properties.
5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health problems.
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The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements must comply
with 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 applicant will be required to construct on and off-site improvements.
Therefore the design and the type of improvements proposed will not
conflict with easements acquired by the public at large.
ADOPTED THIS 29th day of June, 2005.
ATTEST: David H. Reamsi y-
C -ktanager
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Ar4 es Thompson, City IerC k
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 21315 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on June 29, 2005, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet,
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
/James Thompson, City Clerk
(///City of Palm Springs, California
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EXHIBIT A '
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32806
PSP HANGERS I, LLC
3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
JUNE 29, 2005
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.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
PLANNING:
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.
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 TTM 32806. 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
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,
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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.
41. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the Municipal Code
regarding public art. The project shall either provide public art or payment of an in
lieu fee. In the case of the in-lieu fee, the fee shall be based upon the total
building permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the
Uniform Building Code, the fee being 1/2% for commercial projects or 1/4% for
residential projects with first $100,000 of total valuation for individual single-family
units exempt. Should the public art be located on the project site, said location
shall bereviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the
Public Arts Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded
agreement to maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and
viewing.
CC&R's
5. The applicant shall submit a draft declaration of covenants, conditions and
restrictions ("CC&R's") to the Director of Planning Services for approval in a form
approved by the City Attorney, which shall 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, shall require maintenance of all property in a good
condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
6. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount
of$10,000.00, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $2,000.00
filing fee shall also be paid to the City Planning Department for administrative
review purposes.
7. The appeal period for a Tentative Tract Map application is 15 calendar days from
the date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
8. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. All Fire Department codes and regulations must be met before Final Map.
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.
MAP
10. A Final Map shall be prepared by a California registered Land Surveyor or
qualified Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division 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
therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Final Map
to the Engineering Division as part of the review of the Map.
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