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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/18/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.K. iy c V N i W �W'eairto e'+e °q<,F°Ra,P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: April 18, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: REQUEST BY SUNCAL COMPANIES FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR THE AVALON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848 LOCATED NORTH OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, (801 SUNRISE PARKWAY), ZONE PD-290, SECTION 35 FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Planning Department SUMMARY The applicant has requested a one-year extension on the entitlements for the Avalon Tentative Tract Map. No public hearing is required. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM MAY 5, 2007, TO MAY 5, 2008, FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848 LOCATED NORTH OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE (801 SUNRISE PARKWAY), ZONE PD-290, SECTION 35." STAFF ANALYSIS: On February 23, 2007, the applicant and developer — SunCal Companies — forwarded their request for an extension to the entitlements for Avalon — a residential subdivision to be developed north of Sunrise Way, between Indian Canyon Drive and Sunrise Way. The current expiration date is May 5, 2007, and the applicant cites circumstances for delays in initiating final approvals, including finishing the second and final phase of the map process. On March 14, 2007, the Planning Commission considered the extension request and voted 7 — 0 to approve the extension. A copy of the applicant's request and the Planning Commission staff report and resolution are attached to this memo. ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report April 18, 2007 TTM 31848 Time Extension Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council approve the extension based on the attached draft resolution. The new expiration date would be May 5, 2008. FISCAL IMPACT: Finance Director Review: No fiscal impact. i5L-'r��- z ing, A omas J. Wilso n D PlanServices Assistant City M ager, Dev't Svcs David H. Ready City Manager Attachments: 1. Draft City Council Resolution 2, Planning Commission Staff Report, March 14, 2007 3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6074 4. Applicant Letter of Request: (received) February 23, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE- YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM MAY 5, 2007, TO MAY 5, 2008, FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848 LOCATED NORTH OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE (801 SUNRISE PARKWAY), ZONE PD-290, SECTION 35. WHEREAS, SunCal Companies ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section Section 9.63.110(b) of the Municipal Code, for a one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 31848; and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2007, the Planning Commission considered the request in a public meeting and recommended approval of the extension request; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA°), and the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this Case No. 5.0982 was previously approved by the City Council on May 5, 2004. The preparation of additional environmental documentation is not necessary because there are no changed circumstances related to the project that will result in any new significant environment effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. 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, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 94.02.00(F), the City Council finds: 1. The previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration is the controlling environmental documentation for this request. 2. The applicant has requested an extension of time in accordance with the requirements of the City Municipal and Zoning Codes. 3. A demonstration of good cause has been made and that the Conditions of Approval ensure that the developer will pursue the project in good faith. City Council Resolution April 18,2007 TTM 31848 Time Extension Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves a one-year time extension for TTM 31848. ADOPTED this 18l" day of April, 2007. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk pk 4AZM S R Y V y PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Date: March 14, 2007 Case No.: TTM 31848 (PD-290) Type: Tentative Tract Map Location: Avenida Caballeros and San Rafael Drive APN: 669-330-016, -041, & -039 Applicant: SunCal Companies General Plan: Residential Zone: PD-290 From: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Palm Springs Village-309, LLC, has submitted a request for a one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 31848 (TTM 31848), a previously approved Planned Development District on May 5, 2004. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a one-year time extension for TTM 31848 until May 5, 2008. BACKGROUND: Tentative Tract Map 31848 and PD-290 were approved on May 5, 2004 by the City Council. The PD was approved in-lieu of a change of zone from R-1-C to PD to allow Planning Commission Staff Report March 14,2007 Case TTM 31848 Page 2 of 2 the creation of a multi-family and single-family residential development. The TTM and PD were approved for a one year time extension on May 17, 2006. ANALYSIS: Section 94.03.00(N) of the Zoning Code states that extensions of time for a PD may be allowed by demonstration of good cause. According to Chapter 9.63.110 of the Municipal Code, there are no specific findings or determinations that need to be made to grant the time extension for the map. The Municipal Code does limit all time extensions to one-year and that requirement is being carried forward in staffs recommendation. Staff has reviewed the project, surrounding area and underlying zoning regulations and determined that no significant changes have occurred that would suggest that the project is no longer in keeping with the neighborhood or the City's development policies. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact was previously approved by City Council on May 5, 2004, Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the preparation of a Subsequent Negative Declaration, Addendum Negative Declaration, or further documentation is not necessary because the changed circumstances of the project will not result in any new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. These changes could not result in any new environmental impacts beyond those already assessed in the adopted mitigated negative declaration David A.eewell Via' wing, fCP Assistant Planner Direc or of Pleyng Services Attachments: 1. 500' Radius Map 2. Draft Resolution 3. Letter of Request RESOLUTION NO. 6074 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FOR APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION FOR CASE NO. TTM 31848, LOCATED AT AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL ROAD, ZONED PD 290. WHEREAS, SunCal Companies ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 9.63.110(b) of the Municipal Code, for a one-year time extension for the Avalon Tentative Tract Map 31848. WHEREAS, on March 14, 2007, a public hearing on the application for 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 the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this Case No. 5.0982 was previously approved by the City Council on May 5, 2004. The preparation of additional environmental documentation is not necessary because there are no changed circumstances related to the project that will result in any new significant environment effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 94.02.00(F), the Planning Commission finds- 1. The previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration is the controlling environmental documentation for this request. 2. The applicant has requested an extension of time in accordance with the requirements of the City Municipal and Zoning Codes. 3. A demonstration of good cause has been made and that the Conditions of Approval ensure that the developer will pursue the project in good faith. Planning commission Resolution March 14,2007 TTM$1848 Time Extension Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends approval to City Council a one year time extension of TTM 31848 ending on May 5, 2008 subject to those conditions approved on May 5, 2004. ADOPTED this 14`t' day of March, 2007. AYES: 7 Ringlein/Cohen/Marantz/Hochanadel/Hutcheson/Caffery/Scott NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA aig ng, Dire of Pla ing ervices MMp SunCal Companies COACHELLA VALLEY DIVISION 74-130 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, SUITE 101 PALM DESERT, CA 92260 MAIN 760 601 3400 FAX 760 501 3438 W W W.SUNCAL.COM February 8, 2007 Craig A.Ewing,AICP Director of Planning Services City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 VIA EMAIL AND US MAEL; Craig.Ewing@palmsprings-ca.gov RE: Palm Springs Village/"Avalon" Request for Extension of Approval of Tentative Tract Map 31848 Dear Mr, Ewing: This letter shall serve as a formal request for an extension of time for the Approval of Tentative Map 31848, pursuant to Section 66452.6 (e) of the Subdivision Map Act and Section 9.63.110 (b) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Based on the attacbed exhibits, we believe that we are in a position to qualify for an automatic time extension pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act Section 66452-6 (c). After your review of the attached, if you are in agreement with our analysis,written confirmation of the same would be greatly appreciated. In the alternative, we respectfully request a 12-month extension, based on the above-referenced provisions. Given that the current approvals do not expire until May 17, 2007, this application is timely. We look forward to your response, while we continue to work diligently toward the completion of this exciting new SunCal Community. Thank you, in advance, for your time and assistance. Best regards, SunCal Companies..-• r_j Lauren balessio Enc, 1 [ •I - N]. FA156Y5 o nic 1 y n AM MYOLa WM Emen w1 rEF wk;A]I AVALON OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENT VALUATION EXHIBIT 9 ------- RIB I I ! 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Bond Paid Conshvetlon Cam feted Bike Turn LS 5 696i Price,599.00 $ 8fl8544.00 ., . ; fi' ] First Tu lava{Fanell Om•e7 Vsta Chino North Ccurtd right tam lane] I i MA44,ga Oeeul Ifon: Qeard Unit Unit Prica Amount Bond Peld Construction Cam leted First Tum Lane 7I LS S 1B,250.00 I$ 18250.00 F. 7 - Se d Nm lane{Scuth bound Surmse la eas bvmd MOO Chino i 76,250,Dg: 1 Ifan Qnanl En It Unit Price Amount Bond Paid Construction Completed RWTum Lana 1 LS $ 9,258.89 5 9 256.69 j; :9.756.99; B Tmfic Signs[-In[ersa^IionINSunnse Way and San Rafael 0ascd Ifon: Quanl' Unft Unit Price Amount Bond Paid ConsWctlon Com latad Fars shwa of ha�c slgnal cosl as required 1 LS E 67,0.50.00 $ 67 059 00 3 - 67,05D,Do i OVERALLTOTAL: S 961495.12 1W2007