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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21521 - RESOLUTIONS - 3/1/2006 RESOLUTION NO: 21521 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CASE NUMBER 5.1084, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO M15 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12-15 UNITS/ACRE), AND CHANGE OF ZONE P (PROFESSIONAL) TO R-2 (LIMITED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33853, THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT, AND RE-DESIGNATE THE GENERAL PLAN MAP FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO M15 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12-15 UNITS), FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.14 ACRES, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND VISTA CHINO ROAD, ZONE P, SECTION 11. WHEREAS, The applicants Shaida Mansoub and Behzad Saboorian have filed an application for a General Plan Map Amendment to re-designate approximately 1.14 acres of land from P (Professional) to M16 (Medium Density Residential 12-15 units/acre), located in the vicinity of the southwest corner of North Sunrise Way and Vista Chino Road, Section 11, APN: 507-100-041; and WHEREAS, the proposed map amendment would allow subdivision of land for construction of twelve residential condominiums; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Case No. 5.1084 GPA, a request to amend the General Plan Map, was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on February 22, 2006, a public hearing to consider Case No. 5.1084 GPA, a request to amend the General Plan Map, was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared for this Project and provided to the Planning Commission on February 22, 2006, and was distributed to local agencies and interested parties for review between January 28, 2006 and February 18, 2006, in accordance with CEQA; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the public hearing on the proposed project, the Negative Declaration, along with all written and oral testimony presented, and has recommended that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration, and approve Case Number 5.1084 consisting of a General Plan Map Amendment; and, Resolution No. 21521 Page 2 WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider said Case Number 5.1084; and ' WHEREAS, on March 1, 2006, a public hearing on the application for the project was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66412.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, the City Council has considered the effect of the proposed project on the housing needs of the region, and has balanced these needs against the public service needs of residents and available fiscal and environmental resources; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, an Initial Study was prepared which found that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment; 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, all written and oral testimony presented. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that the current environmental assessment for Case No. 5.1084 GPA adequately addresses the general environmental setting of the proposed. The City Council further finds that no significant environmental impacts will result from this project and therefore recommends adoption of a Negative Declaration for the project. Section 2: Pursuant to the General Plan designation of M15, the following development standards are required and the City Council approves: • one covered parking space per unit. Twelve covered parking spaces are required and twenty-two covered spaces are provided. • design of common space so that it is easily accessible and of sufficient size to be usable by all residents. The outdoor courtyard is the recreational portion of the proposed project. It contains a pool and spa surrounded by decorative paving and landscaping. Each condominium unit contains a private rear yard area large enough to accommodate a spa and minimal landscaping. • inclusion of entries, which convey a sense of individual identity for each condominium unit at the lowest habitable level facing a public street or courtyard. ' Resolution No. 21521 Page 3 The entryway for each unit in all three buildings front on the private street, which creates a sense of harmony with the consistent design pattern. The sense of individuality will be displayed when the owner adds their own landscape plant material and outdoor accessories. • incorporation of architectural design details and elements, which provide visual character and interest, avoiding flat planar walls and box-like appearances. The area contains a variety of several architectural styles. The contemporary style of the project is harmonious in the sense that it does not stand out as a strong architectural style, but blends in with the mix. The clean lines of the building, similar landscape plant material and setback area creates harmony with the existing neighborhood. The building is designed with cut-outs, overhangs, exterior panels and trim rails that soften the linearity and mass. A variety of embellishments like block with different colors, metal siding, and colored concrete create harmony because they are similar to materials found on buildings outside of and consistent with materials proposed to be used within the development. The proposed color palette reflects colors found in the mountains and desert vegetation. Section 3. The City Council adopts the Negative Declaration for Case Number 5.10584 — GPA , and directs staff to file the associated Notice of Determination. ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 2006, `--j`_' „'�"°s�=---%•'ice David H. Ready---t-iW Manager ATTEST: Aes Thompson, City Clerk 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. 21521 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 March 1, 2006, by the following vote: Resolution No. 21521 Page 4 AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Mills ABSTAIN: None JT es Thompson, City Clerk ity of Palm Springs, California r r