HomeMy WebLinkAbout24363 RESOLUTION NO. 24363
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 37376 TO SUBDIVIDE 2.67 ACRES INTO
FOUR PARCELS FOR THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 450, 462, 490 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE AND 471 SOUTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE (CASE TTM 37376).
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. JR Havendale, LLC ("Applicant') filed an application with the City pursuant to
Chapter 9.62 of the City's Municipal Code (Maps), and Section 66474 of the State of
California Government Code, for Tentative Parcel Map 37376 (Case TPM 37376)
proposing a subdivision of 2.67-acres into four parcels for finance purposes of an
existing commercial development located at 450, 462, 490 South Palm Canyon Drive
and 471 South Indian Canyon Drive. This application, Case TPM 37376 is referenced
as the "Project' in this Resolution.
B. A notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, California to consider the Project was given in accordance with applicable law,
and on January 10, 2018, the Planning Commission 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 and voted 6-0
to recommend approval to City Council of the Project.
C. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider the Project was given in accordance with applicable law.
D. On January 24, 2018, a public hearing on the Project was held by the City
Council in accordance with applicable law.
E. The Project is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and it was determined that the project is
Categorically Exempt from further analysis pursuant to Section 15315 of the CEQA
Guidelines as a Minor Land Division. The project meets the following criteria which
justify the determination as a Categorical Exemption under Section 15315:
1. A division of property in an urbanized area zoned for commercial use;
2. There are four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the
General Plan and zoning;
3. No variances or exceptions are required;
4. All services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are
available;
5. The parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous
two years; and
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6. The parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.
F. 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.
G. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 9.64 (Maps) and the State of California
Subdivision Map Act Section 66474, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The proposed Tentative Tract Map is consistent with all applicable general
and specific plans.
The proposed development is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
General Plan, including the CBD land use designation and circulation plan for
commercial development. The four existing buildings occupy each proposed parcel
and comply with the CBD Floor Area Ratio maximum of 1.0 for commercial
development.
2. The design and improvements of the proposed Tentative Tract Map are
consistent with the zone in which the property is located.
The project design is consistent with the Central Business District (CBD) Zone. Each
parcel exceeds the minimum 9,600-square feet area, 75' width and 128' depth.
There are no improvements proposed.
3. The site is physically suited for this type of development.
The site is fully developed with four commercial buildings, off-street parking and
landscape open space. There are no changes proposed to the development and the
surrounding street network is adequately improved for the existing intensity on-site.
4. The site is physically suited for the proposed density of development.
No residential density is proposed as a part of this project. The site is physically
suited for the intensity of the existing commercial development.
5. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause environmental damage or
substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitats.
The proposed parcel map will create four parcels for an existing, fully-developed
commercial site. There is no evidence of existing fish, wildlife or their habitat within
the project boundaries. Thus, there is no possibility that the subdivision could cause
environmental damage these species or their habitat.
6. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
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The parcel map will create four parcels for an existing commercial development that
is connected to sewer and other public utilities. Solid waste generated by uses is
collected by Palm Springs Disposal Services. There are no hazardous material
businesses and uses proposed. Therefore, no serious public health problems are
anticipated.
7. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the
property within the proposed subdivision.
The site does not have any trails or other public access easements that would be
impacted by the design of the subdivision. Any utility easements can be
accommodated within the project design. Existing public sidewalks along streets will
be accessible via public easement dedications.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS RESOLVES:
That the findings and determinations reflected above are true and correct, and are
incorporated by this reference herein as the cause and foundation for the action taken
by and through this Resolution. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby
recommends the City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 37676, for the subdivision
of 2.67-acres into four parcels at the northeast corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and
Ramon Road, subject to the conditions of approval attached herein as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED THIS 247H DAY OF JANUARY, 2018.
David H. Ready, Esq., P .
City Manager
ATTEST:
Ant6ony ia, M
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 24363 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 the 24th day of January, 2018,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holstege, Kors, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, and
Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Middleton
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
the City of Palm Springs, California, this ZS}"` day of
Anthony J. M
City Clerk
I'
II
EXHIBIT A
Case TPM 37376
A Four-lot Tentative Parcel Map
Northeast corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and East Ramon Road
January 24, 2018
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 Services, the Director of
Building and Safety, 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case TPM
37376, except as modified with the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The final map shall be consistent with the approved
plan, date stamped September 26, 2017.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Tentative Map. This approval is for Tentative Tract Map 37376, which is a
four lot tentative parcel map for 2.67-acres of developed commercial land
located east of South Palm Canyon Drive, north East Ramon Road and west
of South Indian Canyon Drive. This approval is subject to all applicable
regulations of the Subdivision Map Act, the Palm Springs Municipal Code,
and any other applicable City Codes, ordinances and resolutions.
ADM 6. Indemnification. 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 TPM 37376. The City of Palm Springs will promptly
notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City
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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 the indemnification herein, 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.
ADM 7. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and
assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including
and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas,
landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and
property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto
private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in
accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all
federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the
property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
ADM 8. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) shall be
valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the approval.
Extensions of time may be approved pursuant to Code Section 9.63.110 of
the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Extension requests shall be filed in writing
and submitted at least 60-days before the expiration.
ADM 9. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1 . Notice of Exemption. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); therefore, an administrative fee of$50 shall be submitted
by the applicant in the form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to
the Riverside County Clerk within two business days of the City Councils final
action on the project. This fee shall be submitted by the City to the County
Clerk with the Notice of Exemption. Action on this application shall not be
considered final until such fee is paid.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Development Permits. Grading and other development permits are not
authorized under this approval. Such requests shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for separate review and action.
PLN 2. CC&R's. Prior to recordation of a final Tentative Parcel Map, the applicant
shall submit a draft declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions
("CC&R's") to the Director of Planning for approval in a format to be approved
by the City Attorney. The draft CC&R package shall include:
a. The document to convey title
b. Deed restrictions, easements, of Covenant Conditions and Restrictions to
be recorded.
c. Provisions for joint access to the proposed parcels, and any open space
restrictions.
d. A provision, which provides that the CC&R's may not be terminated or
substantially amended without the consent of the City and the applicant's
successor-i n-interest.
Approved CC&R's are to be recorded following approval of the final map.
The CC&R's may be enforceable by the City, shall not be amended without
City approval, and shall require maintenance of all property in a good
condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
PLN 3. CC&R's Deposits & Fees. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm
Springs, a deposit in the amount of $3,822, for the review of the CC&R's by
the City Attorney. A $1,223 filing fee shall also be paid to the City Planning
Department for administrative review purposes.
PLN 4. (add any additional conditions imposed by the Planning Commission or City
Council here)
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PARCEL MAP FOR COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES LOCATED AT 450, 462, 490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND 471 S.
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, (APN 513-214-004, 005, 010 & 011), SECTION 15,
TOWNSHIP 4 S, RANGE 4 E, S.B.M., CASE NO. TPM 37376, ENG. FILE NO. TPM
37376.
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STREETS
ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm
Springs Encroachment Permit. All improvements are subject to inspection
and a 24 to 48 hour inspection notification is required.
ENG 2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department. The plan(s) shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 3. Upon a finding by the City Council, in accordance with General Plan Policy
CR 1.4, modification of cross-section standards for a 100 feet wide major
thoroughfare for Ramon Road and Indian Canyon Drive adjacent to the
property may be approved, with the cross-section standard for Ramon
Road modified to a special street section maintaining the existing variable
right-of-way along the project frontage; and with the cross-section
standard for Indian Canyon Drive modified to a 95 feet wide major
thoroughfare along the project frontage.
The Engineering Services Department recommends deferral of off-site
improvement items (identified as "Deferred') at this time due to lack of full
improvements in the immediate area. The owner shall execute a street
improvement covenant agreeing to construct all required street
improvements upon the request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer
at such time as deemed necessary. The covenant shall be executed and
notarized by the property owner(s) prior to approval of the Grading Plan or
issuance of grading or building permits. A current title report; or a copy of
a current tax bill and a copy of a vesting grant deed shall be provided to
verify current property ownership. A covenant preparation fee in effect at
the time that the covenant is submitted shall be paid by the applicant prior
to issuance of any grading or building permits
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE
ENG 4. Remove the existing driveway approaches and replace with new driveway
approaches in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 201. "Deferred'
ENG 5. Dedicate an easement, as appropriate along the back of the driveway
approach for sidewalk purposes
ENG 6. All broken, off-grade street improvements, and ADA non-compliant
improvements along the project frontage shall be repaired or replaced.
"Deferred'
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INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
ENG 7. Remove the existing driveway approaches and replace with new driveway
approaches in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 201. "Deferred'
ENG 8. Dedicate an easement, as appropriate along the back of the driveway
approach for sidewalk purposes
ENG 9. All broken, off-grade street improvements, and ADA non-compliant
improvements along the project frontage shall be repaired or replaced.
"Deferred'
RAMON ROAD
ENG 10. Dedicate an easement, as appropriate, for sidewalk purposes along the
entire frontage.
ENG 11. Remove existing sidewalk and construct a new sidewalk behind the curb
along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 210. "Deferred'
ENG 12. Remove the existing driveway approach and replace with new driveway
approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
201. "Deferred'
ENG 13. Dedicate an easement, as appropriate along the back of the driveway
approach for sidewalk purposes.
ENG 14. All broken, off-grade street improvements, and ADA non-compliant
improvements along the project frontage shall be repaired or replaced.
"Deferred'
GENERAL
ENG 15. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
intersection or driveway which does or will exceed the height required to
maintain an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning
Code Section 93.02.00, D.
ENG 16. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the
public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers
installed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
904.
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MAP
ENG 17. In accordance with Government Code 66426 (c), an application for a
Tentative Parcel Map shall be submitted to the Planning Department if the
subject property is proposed to be subdivided for purposes of sale, lease,
or financing of commercial parcels.
ENG 18. A Parcel Map shall be prepared by a California registered Land Surveyor
or qualified Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for
review and approval. A Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for
the subject property, the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all
lots created therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be submitted
with the Parcel Map to the Engineering Division as part of the review of
the Map. The Parcel Map shall be approved by the City Council.
TRAFFIC
ENG 19. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for accessibility shall be provided on
public sidewalks. Minimum clearance on public sidewalks shall be
provided by either an additional dedication of a sidewalk easement if
necessary and widening of the sidewalk, or by the relocation of any
j obstructions within the public sidewalk along the frontage of the subject
property.
END OF CONDITIONS