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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/5/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.I. .+,�F PALM S.. ry � G1 u u+ o c4``F°RN�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Date: September 5, 2007 Consent Calendar Case No.: TTM 31318 (Time Extension) Application Type: Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map 31318 & Tentative Parcel Map 31351 Location: Crossley Road & Dinah Shore / Mesquite Avenue Applicant: Ernie G. Noia General Plan: IND (Industrial) Zone: M-1-P APNs: TTM 31318 (680-170-021, 680-170-041, 680-170-053 (originally 680-170-007), 680-180-038, 680-180-039, 680-180-040) From: David H. Ready, City Manager By: Department of Planning Services SUMMARY Ernie G. Noia has requested a one-year time extension from October 15, 2007 to October 14, 2008 for Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 31318 located at 901-933 Crossley Road and Mesquite Avenue (Dinah Shore Drive), Zone M-1-P, Section 20. RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 TO OCTOBER 14, 2008 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31318 FOR A PORTION OF THE INDIAN OASIS DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 901-933 CROSSLEY ROAD, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 20." Page 2 of 3 ITEivi NO. PRIOR ACTIONS TAKEN ON THE PROJECT On October 8, 2003, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TTM 31318 to the City Council. On October 15, 2003, the City Council approved TTM 31318 subject to conditions. On May 25, 2005, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TTM 31318 to the City Council for a one year time extension through October 14, 2006. On December 13, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TTM 31318 to the City Council for a one year time extension through October 14, 2007. On August 22, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TTM 31318 to the City for a one year time extension through October 14, 2008. BACKGROUND AND SETTING The applicant submitted a request for time extension of TTM 31318 on August 2, 2007, and prior to the expiration date of the map (October 15, 2007). Section 66452.6(e) of the Subdivision Map Act states that, "...prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, upon an application by subdivider to extend that map, the map shall automatically be extended for 60 days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs first..." Table 1: Surrounding land uses, General Plan, Zoning _ General Plan Zone Land Use North IND, Cathedral City W-M-1-I.L. Industrial, Wal-Mart, golf Cathedral City course, Whitewater River South L6, IND, PR M-1, W-O, W-R-G-A(6), Residential, golf course, 0-5 water park, vacant East Cathedral CityCathedral CityGolf, vacant West IND W-M-1 I.L., MALL., M1 Vacant, industrial REQUIRED FINDINGS The City Council may extend the map a maximum of one year pursuant to Section 9.63.110 of the Municipal Code. The applicant is requesting the time extension in order to allow additional time to continue working with staff towards the completion of the final map process. There are no specific findings for extension of the map. In reviewing the request, staff considered if the following circumstances have changed such that the map's approval might need reconsideration: • The project's overall plan and lot configuration, • The uses and development of the surrounding area, and 000002 • The applicable policies of the General Plan, zoning ordinance and other regulations. Since the initial tentative map entitlements in 2003, development has occurred on adjacent properties to the north, such as the Wal-Mart, Del Taco, Bank of America, etc. These projects have been evaluated during the review process of their entitlement, specifically in the Cumulative Impacts section of the Environmental Impact Report. No significant changes have occurred in the above-mentioned factors to warrant reconsideration of the map's approval and staff recommends approval of the extension request. Further, no new conditions are recommended to be added and no existing conditions are recommended for revision or amendment. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact was previously approved by the City Council on October 15, 2003. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the preparation of a Subsequent Negative Declaration, Addendum Negative Declaration, or further environmental assessment 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. Furthermore, these changes could not result in any new environmental impacts beyond those already assessed in the adopted mitigated negative declaration. NOTIFICATION Requests for time extensions do not require public notice. FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact. ing, AIC� Thomas J. Wil n Dir r of Plannin ervices Assistant City N�lanager David H. Ready City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. TTM 31318 Draft Resolution 3. Planning Commission Staff Report & Resolution 4. Letters of Request Department of Planning Services W -E Vicinity Map s LL . FF SARAH ST !� a RAMPKI Pr) O in ROO � w — — _ J - � (J) CL �x MALIGNS' p J :REE IT J Z U: <2 n p W of C ~ MESQUITE AVE � m (7 5 r - < [7 w z a Legge d j N z > y N a Ito UP 00 feel P.adm^ ORTEGFl RD — a 34TH AVE DINAH SHORE DR �MON7ECfTO OR --- CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO: TTM 31318 Time DESCRIPTION: The applicant has requested to extend Extensions the previously approved Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 31318 for one year, Zone M-1-P, Section 20. APPLICANT: Ernie Noia RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007 TO OCTOBER 14, 2008 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31318 FOR A PORTION OF THE INDIAN OASIS DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 901-933 CROSSLEY ROAD, ZONE M-1-P SECTION 20. WHEREAS, Ernie Noia (Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Chapter 9.63.110 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code for a one-year time extension to Tentative Tract Map 31318 to allow a subdivision of the following APNs 680-170-021, 680-170-041, 680-170-053 (originally 680-170-007), 680-180-038, 680-180-039, and 680-180-040 for TTM 31318, Zone M-1-P, Section 20; and WHEREAS, on August 22, 2007 the Planning Commission held a public meeting and voted to recommend that the City Council approve a one-year time extension of Tentative Tract Map 31318; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2007, the City Council held a public meeting to consider the applicant's request for a one-year time extension of Tentative Tract Map 31318; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 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 and all written and oral testimony presented. THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact was previously approved by the City Council on October 15, 2003. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the preparation of a Subsequent Negative Declaration, Addendum Negative Declaration, or further environmental assessment 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. Furthermore, these OD0065 Page 1 of 3 City Council Resolution Septem ber 5, 2007 TTM 31318 Time Extensions changes could not result in any new environmental impacts beyond those already assessed in the adopted mitigated negative declaration. Section 2: Approve a one year time extension from October 15, 2007 to October 14, 2008 for Tentative Tract Map 31318. ADOPTED THIS 5th day of September, 2007. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk Page 2 of 3 04 PALM So V H k F PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT c4[rFoFr'�k- Date: August 22, 2007 Case No: TTM 31318 (Time Extension) Type: Tentative Tract Map & Time Extensions Location: 901-933 Crossley Road APN: TTM 31318 (680-170-021, 680-170-041, 680-170-053 (originally 680-170-007), 680-180-038, 680-180-039, 680-180-040) Applicant: Ernest G. Noia General Plan: IND, Industrial Zone: M-1-P, Planned Research and Development Zone From: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services Project Planner: Bryan Fernandez, Assistant Planner PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant has requested to extend the previously approved Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 31318 for one year. The maps are associated with the Indian Oasis Planned Development District (Planning Case No. 5.0870 PD-268). RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a one=year time extension for TTM 31318. Planning Commission Staff Report August 22, 2007 Case TTM 31318 Page 2 of 3 PRIOR ACTIONS: On September 10, 2003, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TPM 31351 to the City Council. On October 8, 2003, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TTM 31318 to the City Council. On October 15, 2003, the City Council approved TPM 31351 and TTM 31318 subject to conditions. On May 25, 2005, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TPM 31351 and TTM 31318 to the City Council for a one year time extension through October 17, 2006. On December 16, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TPM 31351 and TTM 31318 to the City Council for a one year time extension through October 17, 2007. On January 17, 2007, the City Council approved the time extension through October 17, 2007. BACKGROUND: The site is approximately 273 acres. It is located east of San Luis Rey Drive, South of Sunny Dunes Road, north of 340 Avenue, and west of the Whitewater River Channel. The project was originally approved in 2003 as a Planned Development District (PDD) and it included plans for an 18-hole golf course, 700-room resort hotel and 300,000 square feet of retail/office/industrial space and included two maps. TTM 31318 is the subject of this report and covers the resort component of the project.' The City Council will decide whether to approve the request for a time extension after the Planning Commission makes a recommendation of approval. ANALYSIS: Pursuant to Chapter 9,63.110 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC), there are no specific findings or determinations that need to be made to grant the time extension for the map. Chapter 9.63.110(c) of the PSMC limits all map time extensions to twelve months and that requirement is being carried forward in staffs recommendation. The applicant's letter of time extension request is attached for the Commission's review. If the extension is granted, the final map would have to be approved no later than October 17, 2008. Staff has reviewed the project, surrounding area and underlying zoning regulations and determined that no significant changes have occurred that would suggest that the ' TPM 31351 was included in the original approval of the PDD and in the subsequent time extensions. However, the applicant states that since the Agua Caliente Tribe has leased the parcels within TPM 31351 and has not requested a time extension, only TTM 31318 will be considered for a one-year time extension. �Uda�� Planning Commission Staff Report August 22, 2007 Case TTM 31318 Page 3 of 3 tentative map is no longer in keeping with the neighborhood or the City's development policies. CONCLUSION: The applicant followed all the requirements of Chapter 9.63.110, and staff believes that a demonstration of good cause has been made in requesting the time extension. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of a one-year time extension ending on October 17, 2008 of TTM 31318. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact was previously approved by the City Council on October 15, 2003. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the preparation of a Subsequent Negative Declaration, Addendum Negative Declaration, or further environmental assessment 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. Furthermore, these changes could not result in any new environmental impacts beyond those already assessed in the adopted mitigated negative declaration. Bryan Fernandez Craig Ewing, AICP Assistant Planner Director of Planning Services Attachments: 1. 500' Radius Map 2. Draft Resolution 3. Letter of Request 0000� � RESOLUTION N0. 7042 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FOR APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TTM 31318 LOCATED AT 901 933 CROSSLEY, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 20. WHEREAS, Ernie Noia (Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Chapter 9.63.110 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code for a one-year time extension to Tentative Tract Map 31318 to allow a subdivision of the following APNs 680-170-021, 680-170-041, 680-170-053 (originally 680-170-007), 680-180-038, 680-180-039, and 680-180-040 for TTM 31318; and WHEREAS, on August 22, 2007, a public hearing on the application for was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact was previously approved by the City Council on October 15, 2003. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the preparation of a Subsequent Negative Declaration, Addendum Negative Declaration, or further environmental assessment 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; and 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the time one year time extension ending on October 17, 2008, for TTM 31318. ADOPTED this 22nd day of August, 2007. AYES: 5, Scott, Hochanadel, Maranta, Hutcheson and Cohen NOES: None. ABSENT: 2, Ringlein and Caffery ABSTAIN: None. ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ai 1ng, AICA Dir �of PlanA4 Services 0OOOO Noia Investments, Inc. Mail: P 0. Box 4490, Palm Springs, California, 92263- 490 Office: 919 Crossley Road, Palm Springs, California 92264 Telephone: (760) 320-5737 & Facsimile: (760) 320-5739 Email: info@noiainc.com Web Site: www.noiaine com August 2, 2007 Via E-Mail& U.S.Mail Craig Ewing Director of Planning Services City of Palm Springs 3200 1,. Tahquitz Canyon Way P.O. Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92262-2743 RE: Indian Oasis Resort and Corporate Center TTM 31318 and PD 268-Time Extensions Dear Craig: As you may or may not be aware the original maps were approved on October 15, 2003 and were later extended until October 14, 2007. One Map is TTM 31318 which is for the resort component of Indian Oasis resort. The other was TPM 31351 which was for the six (6) building corporate center of which Final Map (3135 1-1) covers the existing building that is now occupied by the Tribe. This request for an extension does not include TPM 31351 since that property is currently leased to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians- I intend to send a copy of this letter to them reminding them that an extension request needs to be made. However, in regard to Tentative Tract Map ('1'1'M) 31318 this letter requests that said tentative map be extended for the maximum allowable time under the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Please advise of any fees or other documents you may need to process same. Finally, it is our position that PD 268 has vested and that final vertical construction was just completed for the Tribal Administration Plaza in June. As a result we do not believe that an extension is required for PD 268. However, we,vould appreciate your Cnp rmtinv cpn7e and advising^te accordingly. We will await your instructions on how to proceed so that the required extensions are completed in a timely manner. Vly yours ob f Fiti est G.Noia EGN/jk cc: Tom Wilson-Assistant City Manager Margaret Park -ACBCI N' Marvin Roos-MSA Consulting David Newell-Assistant Planner Awth nnnn- c UUUU1t - --