HomeMy WebLinkAbout24176 RESOLUTION NO. 24176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-383) AS
REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION
OF TOURIST RESORT COMMERCIAL, FOR A 64 UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NAMED 64@RIV LOCATED AT 2000
NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINDS AND
DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Palm Springs Modern Construction ("Applicant') filed an application pursuant to
Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 94.03.00 (Planned Development District) seeking
approval of a Planned Development District (Case 5.1395 PD-383) to conform to the
General Plan land use designation of Tourist Resort Commercial to construct a sixty-
four (64) unit condominium complex located at 2000 North Indian Canyon Drive (APN:
501-090-019) ('Project').
B. The Applicant submitted related Project applications, including a Major
Architectural application (Case 3.3963 MAJ) to review proposed architecture pursuant
to Section 94.04.00 of the Zoning Code; and a Tentative Tract Map application (Case
TTM 37210) for condominium purposes for a sixty-four unit condominium complex.
C. A notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, California to consider the above-mentioned applications was given in
accordance with applicable law, and on January 11, 2017, 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 unanimously to recommend approval to the City
Council of the Project.
D. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California to consider the above-mentioned applications was given in accordance with
applicable law and on February 15, 2017, the City Council held a public hearing in
accordance with applicable law.
E. The City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and
all written and oral testimony presented and finds that the Project complies with the
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requirements of Section 94.03.00 of the City's Zoning Code. The City Council makes
the following findings based on specific evidence as described after each finding:
a. The proposed Planned Development is consistent and in conformity with the
General Plan pursuant to Sections 94.02.00 (A)(4) of the Palm Springs
Zoning Code.
The proposed Planned Development is consistent with the goals and objectives
of the General Plan which allows permanent residential development within the
Tourist Resort Commercial designation upon approval of a PD. The General
Plan allows a density of up to 30 dwelling units per acre, however the proposal is
requesting less. A goal of the General Plan is to facilitate the production of
quality housing on vacant and underutilized land that are complementary with
surrounding uses. The project as proposed will revitalize a blighted site to be
replaced with sixty-four (64) multi-family residential dwelling units consistent with
the permitted uses and development standards of the R-3 zoning development
standards. In addition, the project is compatible with the character of the
neighborhood and surrounding condominium developments thus meeting the
goal and finding.
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 development of the site with a sixty-four (64) condominium complex on a
5.22-acre site serviced by existing infrastructure and utilities is a suitable
rehabilitation of the property. The Planned Development District is a requirement
of the Tourist Resort Commercial land use designation and will permit the site to
develop consistent with surrounding parcels. The neighboring gated properties
to the north and east are similar garden style projects consisting of one and two
story buildings clustered in a similar way to preserve open space. The relatively
flat lot located at the intersection of a major thoroughfare and secondary street is
an appropriate location for the proposed development based upon the above
analysis and the finding has been met.
c. The proposed establishment of the Planned Development District is
necessary and proper, and is not likely to be detrimental to adjacent property
or residents.
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The proposed establishment of the Planned Development District is necessary
for the condominium project to be consistent with the requirements of the Tourist
Resort Commercial General Plan Land Use designation. The proposed district
will not be detrimental to adjacent properties or residents but will remove an
existing vacant building and tennis club to be replaced with a residential use that
is consistent with adjacent condominium projects found within the immediate site
area. The PD does not seek relief from the development standards of the
underlying R-3 zone and the development will be similar in mass and scale to
adjacent properties.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. CEQA.
The Project is considered a "project' pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). An IS/MND has been prepared for the Project that evaluates the potential
environmental impacts of the Project. The City Council has reviewed and considered
the information in the final IS/MND and has, by separate resolution, adopted the
Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with CEQA.
SECTION 2. Preliminary and Final Planned Development District.
The City Council approves PD 383 to conform to the General Plan land use designation
of Tourist Resort Commercial for permanent residential uses.
ADOPTED THIS 15T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017.
David H. Ready, Esq., P
ATTEST: City Manager
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Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby
certify that Resolution No. 24176 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 15th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Kors, Mills, Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and
Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk