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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21524 - RESOLUTIONS - 3/1/2006 i RESOLUTION NO. 21524 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 232, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, EAST OF FARRELL DRIVE AND NORTH OF BARISTO ROAD, SECTION 13, T4S, RSE, SBBM. WHEREAS, Aqua Palm Springs, LLC (the "Applicant') has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.03.00 (E) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, for the establishment and development of Planned Development District 232; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Case Number 5.1046, consisting of Planned Development District 232, Tentative Tract Map 33341, and project architectural approval was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2006, a public hearing on the application for project was held by the Planning Commission 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 Environmental Assessment has been prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review and comment in accordance with CEQA; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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, and has recommended that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approve Case Number 5.1046 consisting of Planned Development District 232, Tentative Tract Map 33341, and project architectural design; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider Case Number 5.1046, consisting of Planned Development District 232, Tentative Tract Map 33341, and project architectural approval was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2006, a public hearing on the application for project 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. Resolution No. 21524 Page 2 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: ' Section 1: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The City Council found that with the incorporation of proposed mitigation measures, potentially significant environmental impacts resulting from this project will be reduced to a level of insignificance. The City Council independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the MND prior to its review of this Project and the MND reflects the City Councils independent judgment and analysis. Section 2: Pursuant to Section 94.03.00 (E) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, the City Council makes the following findings: a. The proposed planned development is consistent and in conformity with the general plan pursuant to Sections 94.07.00 (A)(1) and 94.02.00 (A)(4) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. The proposed planned development is consistent with the goals and objectives of the M-15 Medium-Density Residential, General Plan designation which governs the subject property. General Plan Objective 3.6b is to provide for the development of between twelve and fifteen dwelling units per acre for the M-15 designation. The overall density of the proposed development is approximately 6.5 dwelling units per , acre. Per Objective 3.6b, appropriate residential development includes a residential development ranging from single-family homes to garden apartments and multiple- family structures. General Plan Policies 3.6.1.a-d further sets forth design standards of providing at least one covered parking space per unit, of designing common space that is usable by residents, and of providing entry identities for units. The proposed project consists of condominium units that are consistent with these policies because there is at least one covered parking spaces per unit, because individual units have private yards, because units have individualized entries within clustered motor courts, and because the units have articulated exterior elevations with numerous corners and no long wall expanses. b. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed planned development district, in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other relevant considerations. The project site is suitable for the development of condominium homes. It is relatively flat and can accommodate building pads, internal streets, and drainage. Access is proposed onto two streets, Louella Road of Tahquitz Canyon Way, and Baristo Road. G. The proposed establishment of the planned development district is necessary and proper, and is not likely to be detrimental to adjacent property or residents. , The proposed establishment of the proposed planned development district is necessary to provide an updated design concept. The original design does not Resolution No. 21524 Page 3 ' provide sufficient flexibility to provide a unique housing product such as is proposed. It is proper to allow this flexibility since the proposed district is not detrimental to adjacent properties. The proposed district will not be detrimental to adjacent properties or residents because streets are internal to the project, with intersection improvements to nearby streets, and because it continues a residential pattern of development in an area adjacent to other residential uses. Section 4: Pursuant to Section 94.07.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, the official zoning map of the City of Palm Springs, referred to herein, is hereby amended to apply Planned Development District 232 onto the proposed project site that is zoned WR2. j The parcel of property legally shown on file in the Planning Services Department, Case 5.1046 — PD-232 and TTM 33341, is approved for Planned Development District 232, specifically on the property located south of Tahquitz Canyon Way, east of Farrell Drive and north of Baristo Road, Section 13, T4S, RSE, SBBM. Section 5.: The City Council approves Case Number 5.1046, Tentative Tract Map 33341 and project architectural approval. ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 2006. a David H. Ready Cit M°ar ATTEST: mes Thompson, City Clerk 1 Resolution No. 21524 Page 4 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. 21524 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: AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Foat ABSENT: Councilmember Pougnet ABSTAIN: None es Thompson, City Clerk ity of Palm Springs, California 1