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Home My WebLink About5/16/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 3.A. N D R T Hrip qllrs PALM SPRINGS COMMERCIAL PLAZA March 6, 2007 City of Palm Springs Attn.: James Thompson, City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Sir, We own a twenty-five acre industrial park at 19020 N- Indian Ave in unincorporated Riverside Comity. We oppose the proposed name change due to the expense to ourselves and the thirty businesses that lease from us. In addition to the expense of reprinting stationary and promotional materials, we have a concrete monument sign at our park entrance, which would need to be replaced at a cost of thousands of dollars. If you do intend to go forward with this to help the home builders in Desert Hot Springs, perhaps some financial help from Economic Development can be provided to offset our expenses. Also, please put off implementation until the area code split is finalized so that businesses don't have to re-reprint after that change. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely- Chris Taber General Partner =��j ---3-A - 19nPn NnRTH INnIAN AVENI IP R 117 a•n . Pn Rnx '"F . NnRTH Pal M�bRINr- rA - r - . -- -7Fn/^" 1^'^ • F -7fl/'"1 ' 7 January 10, 2007 CENTURY Mr, David Newell VINTAGE City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Talzquitz Canyon Way H O M E S Palm Springs, CA 92263 By Century Crowell Re: Indian Avenue Name Change Dear Mr. Newell, Pursuant to Municipal Code 14.08 "Street Natne Changes", we would like to propose to change the name of Indian Avenue to N. Indian Canyon Drive along the section of road within the Paloa Springs city limits that is located north of Interstate 10 to 18`h Avenue. We are requesting this name change so that the street name stays consistent from the City of Palm Springs to its termination at 29 Palms Hwy. We have been working with the County of Riverside and the City of Desert Hot Springs regarding this project, and are moving towards the final steps in the approval process. There are 7 parcels along Indian Avenue between 1-10 and 18`h Avenue that are affected. (1 have enclosed an aerial photograph of this area for your reference.) We have obtained the owner's signatures of 4 of these parcels, or 60%, as stipulated in the Municipal Code. Enclosed are copies of the ballots signed by the owners that identifies the APN's of the parcels they own. In addition, 1 have enclosed a check for the application fee ofS1538.00. 1 appreeiatc your artendon Lo this maLler and look forward w hearing from you soon. Please feel free to contact me at (760) 778-2592 with any questions you may have. Sindrely, fl � 7-r4lessicwsa Associate Project Manager 1 111 1129F ' cc: Betty Williams i1 Tom Hill Enclosures S n! e- 07—oo j 5000 E Calle San Ralad, Suite C5, Palm Springs, California, 92264, (760) 778-2592, Fax (760) 778.3870, 1-800-BUY-CENTURYi http.//www,ccntLlryVintagchomcs com t55tX PAGE 01 • .. �vol 1 R1/ VT[� P. 010/010 BALLOT STRIMT NAiv Z CRANGr India, Avenue TO North Todian_C utyon Drive Yes,I fun iri favor ortthL proposed street name change No,I am not in favor of the proposed street name change. Comments: Atscssom'Parcel Number : 669-330451 &669-330-M Phone Number, J�f- � Qd PrimNarne; �i1� c— ��/r1 Signature: -� a&LL2 PLEASE MATL OR FAX TO: ; Attention: de5siea Hatay Century VkMge homes ? �CpGQ4`k J 5000 E. CWle San RapbacL Suitc C5 PWm Springs,CA 92?64 JAN" I l 210611 Fax Number: (760)778-3870 BALLOT STREET NAME CHANGE Indian Avenue TO North Indian Canyon Drive ZYes, I am in favor of ilia proposed street mine change. No, I am not in favor of the proposed street name change. Comments: Assessors Parcel Number : 669-320-019 Phone Number: arid- S-4 3/ Print Name: /7 �Gf�c c�o1� c�u Signature: PLEASE MAIL OR FAX TO: Attention: Jessica Haws „ 1 7 Century Vintage Homes 5000 E. Calle San Raphael, Suite C5 Palm Springs, CA 92264 `WINIMR �LRIM'Ca Fax Number: (760) 778-3870 SSG 07-00 j JAN-03-07 13:35 FROM-W R CHAMBERLIN 5032996fi53 T-362 P.01/01 F-637 BALLOT STAXE•P NAME CHANCE Indian Avenue TO 1 ortb ud-asin Canynn Drive 1/ Xes, I sum in favor of the proposed street name change. No,]:+am not in favor ofthc proposed stout name change. Comments Assessors Parca Number: 669-330-079 & 669-330-080 Phone Numll Print Nome•_ 16 r 1 sigaawm' PLEASL"NLUL OIL FAX TO: Attention: 7cssica Taws Century Vmtage]:Tomes ' 5000 S. Callc San Raphael, Suite C5 Palm spy. CA 92264 PaxNnmbcr. (760) 778-3970 SrrG . 0 7 —CC BALLOT STREET NAME CHANGE Indian Avenue TO North Indian Cauvon Drive J Ycs, I am in favor of the proposed strect name change. No, I am not in favor of the proposed street name change. Comments: Assessors Parcel Number : 669-320-018 Phone Number: Print Name: L� Signature: \. .�( � j _Q PLEASE MAIL OIL FAX TO: Attention: Jessica Haws Century Vintage Homes 5000 E. Calle San Raphael, Suite CS Palm Springs, CA 92264 JAM ill 2007 Fax Number: (760) 778-3870 ,_F 5 AQ— p ALM Sp (.J N i# e �Pa0gni40 CFORa�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: May 16, 2007 LEGISLATIVE SUBJECT: CASE NO. 5.1147 SNC — AN APPLICATION BY CENTURY VINTAGE HOMES TO CHANGE THE NAME OF NORTH INDIAN AVENUE TO NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE BEGINNING FROM THE 1-10 CORRIDOR TO THE END OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 0.88 MILES TO THE NORTH; GENERAL PLAN — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE. FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Department of Planning Services SUMMARY Century Vintage Homes has submitted a petition to change the street name of Indian Avenue to Indian Canyon Drive. Presently, there is half of approximately 0.88 miles north of Interstate 10 within the City of Palm Springs. The other half and remaining 6.8 miles of Indian Avenue are within the County of Riverside's or City of Desert Hot Springs'jurisdictions. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt Resolution No. _ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A STREET NAME CHANGE OF INDIAN AVENUE TO INDIAN CANYON DRIVE." PRIOR ACTIONS: On March 14, 2007, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution of intention to change Indian Avenue. On April 11, 2007, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing to the April 25, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting. On April 25, 2007, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval to the City Council by a vote of 4-0-3 (Caffery, Ringlein and Scott absent). Item 3A, City Council Staff Report May 16, 2007—Page 2 5.1147 SNC—Street Name Change STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has proposed to change the street name of Indian Avenue to Indian Canyon Drive pursuant to Chapters 14.08.010 through 14.08.100 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. The applicant has also filed applications with the County of Riverside and City of Desert Hot Springs for changing the entire Indian Avenue corridor to Indian Canyon Drive. The City of Desert Hot Springs has approved the street name change (resolution attached); the County of Riverside is scheduled to review the project on May 8, 2007. A more detailed analysis is provided in the attached Planning Commission Staff Report dated April 25, 2007_ Findings in support of approving the proposed project are included in the attached draft resolution of approval. FISCAL IMPACT: Finance Director Review: With the proposed conditions, there is no cost to the City associated with this street name change. G A'6 Ewing, P Thomas Wilson, sistant City Manager Direc or of PI ing Services David H. Ready, Ci y er Attachments: 1, Vicinity Map 2. Draft Resolution and Conditions of Approval 3. Planning Commission Staff report dated 4/25/07 4. Draft Planning Commission Minutes dated 4/25/07 (Excerpt) 5. City of Desert Hat Springs Approval Resolution M sa, Department of Planning Services w N E Vicinity Map s �I s; I . I i I� I I " I If I II I I I i I I � I ��` rllllll II I -iI--III � I i i TI III i,l c iLi ..,._._.----- C4 of Palm Springs - - --- - - - CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO: 5.1147 SNC DESCRIPTION: APPLICATION BY CENTURY VINTAGE HOMES TO CHANGE THE NAME APPLICANT: Century Vintage Homes OF INDIAN AVENUE TO INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, GENERAL PLAN - MAJOR THOROUGHFARE- RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A STREET NAME CHANGE OF INDIAN AVENUE TO INDIAN CANYON DRIVE. WHEREAS, Century Vintage Homes (Applicant") has filed an application (Case No. 5.1147 — SNC) with the City pursuant to Chapter 14.08 of the Municipal Code for a street name change of North Indian Avenue to North Indian Canyon Drive, and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2007, a review of the application was held by the Planning Commission and a resolution of intention was adopted in accordance with the applicable law; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Case No. 5.1147 — SNC was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on April 25, 2007, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for said street name change and recommended approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is not considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the review of 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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project has been determined to be Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule). The project has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment. Section 2: The change of Indian Avenue to Indian Canyon Drive is the best option if the street name is to be changed — the name has historical value with the City and is an extension of an existing street name which will connect the northern portion of the City with the core. u l�r� Resolution No. _ Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves Case No. 5.1147 — SNC, subject to those conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied unless otherwise specified. ADOPTED THIS sixteenth day of May, 2007. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James 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. 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 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California RESOLUTION NO. Case No. 5.1147 — SNC Indian Avenue to Indian Canyon Drive City Council May 16, 2007 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 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. PLANNING DEPARTMENT: 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- 1 a. 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 5.1147 — SNC. 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 further indemnification hereunder, 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. Resolution No. Page 2 2. This approval shall be contingent upon similar approvals granted by Riverside County and the City of Desert Hot Springs, such that the entire length of Indian Avenue between Interstate 10 and Highway 62 is renamed to Indian Canyon Drive. 3. The applicant shall bear all the costs associated with this street name change, including cost of changing street signs. 4. The applicant shall submit to the Director of Planning Services a date coordinated with the City of Palm Springs' City Engineer, Riverside County and the City of Desert Hot Springs at which all street signs are to be replaced. END OF CONDITIONS aF PALM, S A� .c V � ,r w PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT C4�IFplL��P Date: April 25, 2007 Case No.: 5.1147 SNC Type: Street Name Change Location: Indian Avenue Applicant: Century Vintage Homes General Plan: Major Thoroughfare Zone: NIA From: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services Project Planner: David A. Newell, Assistant Planner PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project would change the name of North Indian Avenue to North Indian Canyon Drive from the north of Interstate 10 freeway to the end of the City limits to the north. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony. 2. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR A RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF NORTH INDIAN AVENUE. TO NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE." rol`115 Planning Commission Staff Report April 25, 2007 5,1147—SNC Page 2 of 3 BACKGROUND: Staff received an application for a street name change from the Century Vintage Homes. The street in question, North Indian Avenue, is located in northern Palm Springs beyond the Interstate 10 Corridor. Indian Avenue is primarily bordered by commercial and manufacturing development; although there is some commercially- zoned property where the street intersects with North Indian Canyon Drive. The City limit extends through the middle of Indian Avenue beginning from the Interstate 10 Corridor to approximately 0.88 miles north. There are approximately seven properties with five owners abutting North Indian Avenue within the City limits. Four of the five property owners have signed a petition circulated by the applicant supporting the proposal. ANALYSIS: The process of changing a street's name is governed by Chapter 14.08 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC). In accordance with Section 14.08 of the PSMC, "a proposed change of street name may be initiated by filing with the Planning Commission an application in the form prescribed by the Director of Planning and Zoning." The form must be signed by the owners of at least sixty (60) percent of the lineal frontage abutting the street to be affected. The applicant has provided approval signatures from four of the five, or eighty percent, of the property owners within the city limits. A notice of the potential street name change was sent to all property owners abutting the east and west sides of North Indian Avenue from the Interstate 10 corridor to approximately 0.88 linear feet north. A letter of opposition was received from one of the adjacent properties and is attached for the Planning Commission's review. Pursuant to Section 14.08.080 of the PSMC, "At the time set for hearing, or at any time to which the hearing may be continued, the commission shall hear and consider proposals to adjust, alter or change the names of the streets mentioned in the resolution, and objections to the proposals." Furthermore Section 14.08.090 of the PSMC states that "at or after the conclusion of the hearing, the commission may make any recommendation to the city council which the commission deems appropriate. In its deliberations the commission shall consider any applicable specific plans in effect..." A letter of opposition has been received expressing concern of costs incurred by the name change for an individual business' marketing material. However, staff believes that the change of Indian Avenue to Indian Canyon Drive is the best option if the street name is to be changed; the name has historical value with the City and is an extension of an existing street name which will connect the northern part of the City which with the Core. There are no specific plans associated with this street. Planning Commission Staff Report April 25, 2007 5.1147—SNC Page 3 of 3 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project has been determined to be Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule). The project has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment. 6 p�-acf David A. Newell Crai wing, Alpt Assistant Planner D' ector of Planni g ervices Attachments: - 500' Radius Map - PSMC Chapter 14.08 —"Street Name Changes" - Resolution and Conditions of Approval - City of Desert Hot Springs Approval Resolution - Letter of Request - Letter of Opposition City of Palm Springs Planning Commission Minutes of April25, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6. Case 5.1147 SNC - An application by Century Vintage Homes to change the name of North Indian Avenue to North Indian Canyon Drive beginning from the 1-10 corridor to the end of the city limits of the City of Palm Springs, which is approximately 0.88 miles to the north; General Plan - Major Thoroughfare. (Project Planner: David Newell, Assistant Planner) David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 25, 2007. He indicated a condition has been included to ensure the applicant will bear the cost of changing the street signs. He noted a letter of opposition was received from a business adjacent to Indian Avenue and the applicant has addressed their concerns. Vice Chair Hochanadel noted the only concern is that more history will be lost in this city since the street name change will affect the entire street up to Highway 62. The Commission discussed the approval process from the City of Desert Hot Springs and Riverside County. Chair Marantz opened the Public Hearing and there being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C (Hutcheson/Cohen, 4-0, 3 absent/Ringlein/Scott/Caffery) To recommend approval to the City Council. 3 RESOLUTION NO.200740 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS ADOPTING THE STREET NAME CHANGE OF INDIAN AVENUE TO NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WHEREAS, Century Vintage Homes, a developer in Desert Hot Springs, has requested a street name change to maintain street name continuity from the City of Palm Springs to the City of Desert Hot Springs; and WHEREAS, all public agencies having interest in the street name change have been contacted and have no objection to the change of the name;and WHEREAS, the area within Desert Hot Springs which would be affected by this change is all vacant land and no addresses will need to be changed. NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AS FOLLOWS., That the street currently named Indian Avenue be hereby renamed North Indian Canyon Drive within the City of Desert Hot Springs. That the City Clerk be directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the Surveyor of Riverside County_ PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs at a regular meeting held on the sbdh day of March, 2007, by the following vote; AYES, and in favor thereof, Council members: NAYS, Council members: ABSENT, Council members: ABSTAINING,Council members: ATTEST: APPROVED: Rossie Stubbs, City Clerk Alex W. Bias, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ruben Duran, City Attorney Ann Ma i Gallant, City Manager