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Home My WebLink About2/15/2017 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.B. AO�P A LM Sp9 O V N o be.elo d' C4tlFOR CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: February 15, 2017 Public Hearing SUBJECT: WLA INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED, REQUESTING A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR AN EXISTING DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS THE NORTH VILLAGE CENTER, LOCATED AT 19345-19465 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE HC, SECTION 15 (CASE 5.1401-ZC). FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Planning Services Department SUMMARY The City Council to consider a request by WLA Investments Incorporated to change the existing zoning from HC (Highway Commercial) to M-2 (Manufacturing Zone). The site is an existing retail / light industrial development located north of the 1-10 freeway. RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. _, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND) AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM HC (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) TO M-2 (MANUFACTURING) FOR AN EXISTING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (APN 666-330-051 & 666-330-053) LOCATED AT 19345-19465 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 15." ISSUES: The location was previously zoned M-2, prior to annexation to the City of Palm Springs. PRIOR ACTIONS: 1. The North Village Center was constructed in 1995 when the location was under the jurisdiction of Riverside County. 2. On January 25, 2017, the Planning Commission considered the proposal and by a vote of 7-0, recommended the adoption of a Negative Declaration and approval of the Change of Zone to the City Council. rMM NO.2.6• City Council Staff Report February 15,2017 5.1041-Change of Zone Page 2 of 6 Most Recent Ownersht April 30, 2013 WLA Investments ". Nei hborhood; None Site Area' 7.93 Acres Table 1: Surrounding land uses, General Plan and Zonin designations Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Business Park Re ional Business Center HC Highway Commercial North Undeveloped Regional Business Center M-2 Manufacturing East Undeveloped Regional Business Center M-2 Manufacturing South Gas Station/Hotel Regional Business Center (HC) Highway Commercial West Undeveloped Regional Business Center (M-2) Manufacturing PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is a Change of Zone application by the current ownership of the North Village Center property. The existing zoning designation of the site is HC (Highway Commercial); the proposed change of zone is to re-designate the property to M-2 (Manufacturing Zone). The subject property is fully developed with three (3) detached structures with multi-tenant units. Some of the individual units are currently occupied by tenants with different uses such as small retail stores, restaurant, liquor store, office spaces and auto repairs. General Plan Ma .. c s ; Subject Property 02 City Council Staff Report February 15,2017 5.1041-Change of Zone Page 3 of 6 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The North Village Center development was constructed in 1995 when the location was still under the jurisdiction of the County of Riverside. At that time, the zoning designation was M-2; following its annexation to the City of Palm Springs, the site was rezoned to HC. The new owners of the property requested the change of zone because the re-designation of the zone will allow existing buildings at the site to be leased out to for light industrial uses, similar to surrounding developments. Zonin Ma Subjec Property ANALYSIS: The existing zoning designation of the subject property is HC, which allows for the development of commercial, hotel, and office uses, but prohibits industrial uses. Properties to the north and west of the subject site are zoned M-2, which allows industrial uses. The surrounding properties in the project area are all designated by the City's General Plan as Regional Business Center. The proposed project is a change of zone from HC to M-2. This change of zone will allow the existing buildings to be leased out to businesses that operate under industrial uses, similar to other surrounding developments. According to Section 92.17.1.00 of the Zoning Code, the M-2 zone is intended to provide for the development of industrial uses which include fabrication, manufacturing, assembly or processing which do not in their maintenance, assembly, manufacture or plant operation create by-products to any degree which will adversely 03 City Council Staff Report February 15,2017 5,1041-Change of Zone Page 4 of 6 affect the resort-open space environment of the City of Palm Springs. The M-2 zone also permits all uses permitted in the C-1 (Retail Business Zone), C-2 (General Commercial Zone), C-M (Commercial Manufacturing Zone), M-I-P (Planned Research and Development Park Zone) and M-1 (Service/Manufacturing Zone). General Plan The General Plan designation of the site is RBC (Regional Business Center); this designation is intended to accommodate a wide variety of business activities in a multi- use setting. According to the General Plan update of 2007, commercial, office and industrial uses that can be supported by their proximity to the Interstate-10 freeway are desired in this area. Furthermore, the General Plan designation of RBC allows business parks and industrial uses. The proposed zoning designation of M-2 will be consistent with the existing General Plan designation of the property. Change of Zone The proposed change of zone is to re-designate a developed site of 7.9 acres in size from its current HC zoning to M-2. The proposed change of zone is necessary to allow the type of uses and tenants for which the developed site was originally designed. Additionally, a change to M-2 zone will also permit those uses allowed in the C-1 (Retail Business Zone), C-2 (General Commercial Zone), C-M (Commercial Manufacturing Zone), M-I-P (Planned Research and Development Park Zone) and M-1 (Service/Manufacturing Zone). Findings in support of the change of zone are found in PSZC Section 94.07.00 (A) as follows: 1. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report. Any amendment of the general plan necessitated by the proposed change of zone should be made according to the procedure set forth in the State Planning Law either prior to the zone change, or notice may be given and hearings held on such general plan amendment concurrently with notice and hearings on the proposed change of zone. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the General Plan map and will further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses of the adjacent and surrounding properties. The M-2 zone allows a broader range of permitted uses than the HC zone; the applicant desires more intensive use opportunities that are permitted in the M-2 zone, which conforms to the General Plan designation of RBC. The proposed change of zone will not require an amendment of the General Plan because the M-2 zoning district is consistent with the purpose of the RBC designation. 2. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed zone, in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other considerations deemed relevant by the commission and council. The existing properties on the site are suited for uses permitted in the proposed M-2 zone; moreover, supporting infrastructure such as roadways and sidewalks already exist in the area as well. The size of the parcel and structures involved are determined 04 City Council Staff Report February 15,2017 5.1041-Change of Zone Page 5 of 6 to be adequate for manufacturing-related uses. The area in which the parcel is located is a zone in which industrial uses are permitted; existing uses that are consistent with the uses permitted in the M-2 zone are already in the location. Therefore, staff has concluded that existing buildings at the site and the parcel are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed zone. 3. The proposed change of zone is necessary and proper at this time, and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents. The proposed change of zone to M-2 is proper at this time; the change will specifically allow the property to be leased out to potential businesses that are appropriate within the M-2 zone. The proposed zone change will not have adverse effects on existing and future surrounding land uses given that properties to the north and west of the site are already zoned M-2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the application has been deemed "a project; an initial study was prepared, notices of the report were sent to all applicable agencies. At the time of this writing, no comments have been received. The project was found to have no significant adverse impacts. Thus a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration will be filed. NOTIFICATION: A public hearing notice for this project was advertised; as of the writing of this report, staff has not received any comment. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Flinn Fagg, AICP Marcus Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S. Director of Planning Services Assistant City Manager/City Engineer David H. Ready, Esq., Ph. City Manager 05 City Council Staff Report February 15,2017 5.1041-Change of Zone Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Draft Ordinance 3. Environmental Initial Study 4. North Village Center Site Plan 5. Planning Commission Minutes Excerpt 06 N w a`pPiM 5p9 Department of Planning Services �0,q ,. Vicinity Map a e C'�4 r•oaN�P, S M2 h12 79THAVE F J J S 3 M2 w z so M2 rc 0 112 z 0 HC Z C � - T ca _ Z — n ORR WAY = N Legend aF ®Site IAQ `7pyy �500' RadiusEj eo�� i Zoning Parcels �IrvFB E-1Cty Boundary HC -` CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 19345 -19465 N INDIAN CANYON DRIVE CASE 5.1401 - CHANGE OF ZONE 07 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND) AND APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM HC (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) TO M-2 (MANUFACTURING) FOR AN EXISTING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (APN 666-330-051 & 666-330-053) LOCATED AT 19345- 19465 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 15. A. WLA Investments Inc, (the "Applicant') has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.07.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code for a Change of Zone from Highway Commercial (HC) to Manufacturing (M-2) for a fully developed 7.9-acre property known as the North Village Center located at 19345- 19645 North Indian Canyon Drive. B. The subject property was constructed in 1995; at that time, the location was under the jurisdiction of the County of Riverside. C. A notice of the public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California to consider the proposed change of zone application was given in accordance with applicable law. D. On January 25, 2017, a public hearing on the application was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law. E. On January 25, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 6609. a recommendation to the City Council to approve Case No. 5.1401-CZ. F. On February 15, 2017, a public hearing on the application for the project was held by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs. G. The proposed project is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); an Initial Study and a Negative Declaration (ND) has been prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review and comment in accordance with CEQA guidelines. The Initial Study / ND conclude that the proposed Change of Zone will not have a significant effect on the environment. H. 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 presents. 08 Ordinance No. Case No.5.1401 GPA-CZ February 15,2017 Page 2 of 3 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council hereby adopts a Negative Declaration (ND) and finds that the ND adequately discusses and addresses the known environmental issues associated with the proposed Change of Zone, including without limitation, topics such as land use policies, safety, aesthetics, noise effects and traffic impacts relative to Manufacturing zoning designation. SECTION 2: Pursuant to Zoning Code Section 94.07.00(A)—"the council in reviewing a proposed change of zone shall consider whether the following conditions exist in reference to the proposed zoning of the subject property". 1. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report. Any amendment of the general plan necessitated by the proposed change of zone should be made according to the procedure set forth in the State Planning Law either prior to the zone change, or notice may be given and hearings held on such general plan amendment concurrently with notice and hearings on the proposed change of zone. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the General Plan map and will further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses of the adjacent and surrounding properties. The M-2 zone allows a broader range of permitted uses than the HC zone; the applicant desires more intensive use opportunities that are permitted in the M-2 zone and conforms to the General Plan designation of RBC. The proposed change of zone will not require an amendment of the general plan because the M-2 zoning district is consistent with the purpose of the RBC designation. 2. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed zone, in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other considerations deemed relevant by the commission and council. The existing properties on the site are suited for uses permitted in the proposed M-2 zone; moreover, supporting infrastructures such as roadways and sidewalks already exist in the area as well. The size of the parcel and structures involved are determined to be adequate for manufacturing related uses. The area in which the parcel is located is a zone in which industrial uses are permitted; existing uses that are consistent with the uses permitted in the M-2 zone are already in the location. Therefore, the existing buildings at the site and the parcel are suitable for the uses permitted in the M-2 zone. 09 Ordinance No. Case No.5.1401 GPA-CZ February 15,2017 Page 3 of 3 3. The proposed change of zone is necessary and proper at this time, and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents. The proposed change of zone to M-2 is proper at this time; the change will specifically allow the property to be leased out to potential businesses that are appropriate within the M-2 zone. The proposed zone change will not have adverse effects on existing and future surrounding land uses given that properties to the north and west of the site are zoned M-2. SECTION 3: Pursuant to California Law, an ordinance was prepared for two readings before Council for the approval of Case 5.1401-CZ Change of Zone and a thirty-day waiting period before it is effective allowing the approval of Case 5.1401 CZ. SECTION 4: The City Council adopts an ordinance to approve the zone map change which changes the zoning designation from HC (Highway Commercial) to M-2 (Manufacturing) for an existing site containing a business park located at 19345- 19465 North Indian Canyon Drive. SECTION 5: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage. SECTION 6: Publication: The City Clerk is hereby ordered to and directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or summary thereof or a display advertisement, duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law. ADOPTED this 151h day of February 2017. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk 10 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF PALM S A� U v INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION R�ORAT80 Cq[1 FO?, Project Title: North Village Center Zone Change City Project No.: ZC 5.1401 Assessor's Parcel No.: 666-330-051; 666-330-053 Lead Agency Name and City of Palm Springs Address: 3200 E. Tohquitz Way Palm Springs, California 92262 Project Location: 19345-19465 North Indian Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Project Sponsor's Name and WLA Investments 1301 Dove Street, Suite 1080 Address: Newport Beach, CA 92660 General Plan Desi nations : Regional Business Center RBC Zoning: Current: Highway Commercial (HC) Proposed: Manufacturing M2 Contact Person: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner Phone Number: 760 323-8245 Date Prepared: December 2016 City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 1 11 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Village Center Zone Change Project CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................... 3 CHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION .......................................... 7 I. AESTHETICS........................................................................................................................... 9 II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES ......................................................................................... 10 III. AIR QUALITY....................................................................................................................... 1 I IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES................................................................................................ 12 V. CULTURAL RESOURCES................................................................................................... 13 VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS ....................................................................................................... 14 VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS....................................................................................... 15 VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .................................................................. 16 IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY............................................................................ 18 X. LAND USE AND PLANNING..............................................................................................20 XI. MINERAL RESOURCES ......................................................................................................21 XII. NOISE.....................................................................................................................................22 XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING...........................................................................................23 XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES ..............................................................................................................24 XV. RECREATION....................................................................................................................... 25 XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC...........................................................................................26 XVII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES....................................................................................27 XVIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS ...............................................................................28 XVIIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE................................................................ 29 List of Exhibits Exhibit 1 Regional Location Map ............................................................................................4 Exhibit 2 Project Site Aerial .......................................................................................................5 Exhibit3 Current Zoning............................................................................................................6 City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 12 2 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION Description of the Project The existing zoning designation of the subject property is Highway Commercial (HC), which allows for the development of commercial, hotel, and office uses, but prohibits industrial uses. Properties to the north and west are zoned as Manufacturing (M2), which allow industrial uses. The surrounding properties and the project area are all designated in the City's General Plan as Regional Business Commercial. The proposed project is a change of zone from HC to M2. This change of zone will allow the existing buildings to be leased out to businesses that operate under industrial uses, similar to the surrounding developments. Environmental Setting and Surrounding Land Uses North: Industrial South: Interstate 10 East: Industrial West: Industrial Other public agencies whose approval is required None. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, as indicated by The checklist and corresponding discussion on The following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agricultural Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/Soils Greenhouse Gas Hazards & Hazardous ❑ ❑ ElHydrology/Water Quality Emissions Materials ❑ Land Use/Planning ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation Transportation/ ❑ Traffic ElTribal Cultural Resources ❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance City at Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 3 13 CALIFORNIA PACIFIC OCEAN MEXICO Rheos'e D n n o SWONa Palm Springs cau�`.y.e r.„o, . >o Inot WeRs w "J'w6ApwN n°"ak Quk i �l \ wwvna RIVERSIDE COUNTY N to 04 of 1 s F^ Change of Zone No. 5.1401 Exhibit L A TERRA NOVA Regional Location Map �JM,-&M�=H. Palm Springs, California 14 v C J k J f a _ PROJECT - ,R Ilk _ SITE e O f _ 1 Source:Goo le Earth,2016 Exhibit 1 ® Change of Zone No. 5.1401 «-�\ I TERRA NOVA Project Site Aerial 2 U7 PLANNINGS RESEARCH.INC. Palm Springs, California i MWIaM ,_ Vyy IIMIMBI' y o� IP R £ O S]W .IN RY PROJECT -� etlJ SITE ,p,MA • � NgANCINYdI PM M'wv WA I1p ••qk I u ',RqF •v ,_ aNN 1Y -------- Legend Q . ..City Lund• ® ....N Cya y 2dM ...a....._< .... ..m.r .,.... (. .. i ...Section Boundary ® ....lO CNEL _.._.._ ....Cnkw Cone Pmj c AM O ...Zon•Boundary ._ alEluElu �� ....Cdlepe Park PAs ....PxcN BOUIMary • • .Re ComNnop Zone Rdada ••.. as •• •� WaUrcourae •,e ,� eu•II •-• .sp•cfN;PwrI Aroa (1004M yr Floodplam Fema De) Source:City of Palm Springs Zoning Map,2013 a Exhibit Change of Zone No. 5.1401 L j TERRA NOVA Current Zoning 3 PLANNINd a WSa HCH.INO. Palm Springs, California 16 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION DETERMINATION: The City of Palm Springs Planning Department On the basis of this initial evaluation: ® I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project,nothing further is required. Planner's Signature Date Edward Robe son, Principal Planner City of Palm Springs Village Cenler Zone Change December 2016 Initial Slvdy 7 17 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURPOSE OF THIS INITIAL STUDY This Initial Study has been prepared consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15063, to determine if the proposed project, as proposed, may have a significant effect upon the environment. Based upon the findings contained within this report, the Initial Study will be used in support of the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact' answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact' answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact' answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take into account the whole action involved, including offsite as well as onsite, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. 'Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more 'Potentially Significant Impact' entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from 'Potentially Significant Impact' to a "Less Than Significant Impact:'The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. S) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impacts to less than significance. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 8 18 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION I. AESTHETICS Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic ❑ ❑ ❑ Vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and ❑ ❑ ❑ historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character ❑ ❑ ❑ or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime ❑ ❑ ❑ views in the area? Source: Project materials; Google Earth aerials. Discussion of Impacts a-b) No Impact. The proposed zone change will have no impact on aesthetics, scenic vistas or light and glare. The site is fully developed. There is no proposed building construction; as such there will be no additional impacts to the surrounding landscapes. No impact is expected Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 9 19 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION it. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant NO Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Would the project: Incorporated a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the El El ElFarmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the 11 California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or El El Ela Williamson Act contract? El c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result ❑ ❑ ❑ in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Source: City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007; California Department of Conservation; Farmland Mapping & Monitoring Program, 2001. Discussion of Impacts a-c) No Impact. There are no agricultural lands within the City of Palm Springs. For this reason there will be no impact to Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) nor will it conflict with the Williamson Act contract. The proposed project would not result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. There will be no impact to agricultural resources. Mitigation Measures None required Mitigation Monitoring and Report None required City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 10 20 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION III. AIR QUALITY Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Potentially Potentially Less Than Significant Significant Significant No Unless Mitigation Impact Would the project: Impact Incorporated Impact a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the El El ❑ applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality ❑ ❑ ❑ violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable El ❑ Elfederal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Result in significant construction-related air quality El El impacts? e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ El Elconcentrations? f) Create objectionable odors affecting a El El El number of people? Source: City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-f) No Impact. The proposed project, a zone change, will have no impact on air quality since the proposed project will not generate any construction or new development. The existing buildings will continue to produce the same emissions thus will not exceed air quality standards. Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study it 21 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Would the project: Significant Unless Significant No Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or ❑ ❑ ❑ 19 regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California ❑ ❑ ❑ Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not ❑ El Ellimited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or ❑ ❑ ❑ migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree ❑ ❑ ❑ preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community ❑ El ❑ Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Source: Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impact Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project will not result and new construction or development of the project area. In addition there are no wetlands or riparian habitats on lands that are located within the project vicinity. The City of Palm Springs participates in the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, and there are no conservation lands located within the project site. The proposed zone change will have no impact on biological resources. Mitigation Measures None required Mitigation Monitoring and Report None required City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 12 22 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION V. CULTURAL RESOURCES Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as ❑ ❑ ❑ defined in 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource ❑ ❑ ❑ pursuant to 15064.59 c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique ❑ ❑ ❑ geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those El El El outside of dedicated cemeteries? Source: City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-d) No Impact. There are no historical resources on the project site or its immediate vicinity. The project site occurs outside the boundary of ancient Lake Cahuilla, the primary location for paleontological resources in the Valley. No other paleontological resources have been identified in the subject area's vicinity. There are no known burial sites or cemeteries within the subject site. Human remains were not found during the construction of the existing development and no new development is proposed. The proposed zone change will not result in adverse impacts to cultural resources. Mitigation Measures None required Mitigation Monitoring and Report None required City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 13 23 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on ❑ ❑ ❑ other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ❑ iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ iv) Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of El El Eltopsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or ❑ ❑ ❑ off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), ❑ ❑ ❑ creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater ❑ El Eldisposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Source: Palm Springs General Plan, 2007.Mission Springs Water District. Discussion of Impacts a-e) No Impact. There are no Alquist-Priolo hazards zones on the project site. The entire city, including the project site, will be subject to significant ground shaking in the event of an earthquake. In order to mitigate this potential impact the City's building standards are in place to reduce the impacts of a significant earthquake. The site is not located in an area subject to landslides. The existing development is not connected to sanitary sewer services provide by Mission Springs Water District, although there are plans to connect the site to sewer lines in the near future. Currently the site uses septic tanks. The subject site is currently supporting the use of septic tanks. The implementation of a zone change will not result in impacts to geology or soils. Mitigation Measures None required Mitigation Monitoring and Report None required City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 14 24 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have significant ❑ ❑ ❑ impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing ❑ ❑ ❑ the emissions of greenhouse gases? Source: Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. a-lb) No Impact. As stated in Section III Air Quality, the proposed project will not result in new construction or development. The existing buildings will continue to emit the same level of greenhouse gas emissions. For this reason, there will be no conflict with applicable plans, policies, or regulations that have been adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. No impacts related to greenhouse emissions are expected to occur. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 15 25 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION Vill, HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant mpact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Create a significant hazard to the public or The environment through the routine transport, use, ❑ ❑ ❑ or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to The public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the ❑ ❑ ❑ release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or El El Elwaste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a ❑ ❑ ❑ result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or El El public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety El El Elhazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or ❑ ❑ ❑ emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to ❑ ❑ ❑ urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Source: Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-h) No Impact. There will be no new development as o result of the proposed zone change. The current buildings and future tenants could generate use, storage, or transport of hazardous materials. In this case, however, the regulations of the Fire Department, County Department of Environmental Health City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 16 26 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION and State and federal agencies will apply. These standard requirements will ensure that no impacts associated with hazardous materials occur. The project area is not identified by the State as having previously had hazardous materials issues. The nearest school, Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, is located 3.4 miles northeast of the project site. No impact will occur on schools. The Palm Springs International Airport is located approximately 4.5 miles southeast from the project site. This airport implements all required federal, State and local safety requirements. No impacts are expected. The proposed zone change will not affect the existing street system. No impact to emergency access or evacuation routes is anticipated. The subject site is located on the valley floor and is not located in proximity to areas that are subject to wildland fires. Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 17 27 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated of Violate any water quality standards or waste ❑ ❑ Eldischarge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level fe.g., the ❑ ❑ ❑ production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or ❑ ❑ ❑ river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or El El Elriver, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide ❑ ❑ ❑ substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water El El Elquality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard El El ElBoundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? (Source: h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect ❑ ❑ ❑ flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, El El Elincluding flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche. tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Source: Palm Springs General Plan 2007, project materials. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 18 28 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION Discussion of Impacts a-j) No Impact. Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) provides domestic water to the project area. MSWD implements all water pollution standards required, assuring that water sources are not contaminated, either during construction or operation. The development will continue to control storm water flows as it has for a number of years. In addition, the project site is not located within a 100-Year flood zone. The proposed project will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding. The project is located on the valley floor and will not be at risk of inundation by seiche, tsunami, or muciflow. No impacts are expected. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 19 29 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION X. LAND USE AND PLANNING Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local ❑ ❑ ❑ coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community ❑ ❑ ❑ conservation plan? Source: City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-c) No Impact. The proposed zone change will not physically divide an established community nor will it conflict with an applicable habitat conservation plan since there will be no new development or construction and the existing buildings are located in an industrial area. The proposed zone change would result in the property zoning changing from Highway Commercial (HC) to Manufacturing (M2) zone. The properties to the north and west are currently zoned as M2. The City's process of Change of Zone includes three required findings. The first of these is that the proposed Change of Zone be made according to procedure set forth in the State Planning Law. The City will process the proposed project in conformance with the procedures in the State Law in conjunction with the Change of Zone. A public notice will be published in the local newspaper regarding the Initial Study and the public hearing to discuss the proposed project. A public hearing will be held at both the Planning Commission and the City Council level for the amendment of the zoning map. The second finding would be that subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed zone in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses and other consideration deemed relevant by the City. The subject site and the buildings were constructed when the project area was zoned as M2 in the past when the project buildings were constructed, thus it complies with all the above criteria. The third finding is that the Change of Zone is necessary and proper at this time and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents. Since the proposed change will allow for a broad spectrum of businesses to occupy the buildings that are of the some type and character as the surrounding properties the proposed change will be consistent with development in the area. In addition, the General Plan designation of Regional Business Center will not be changed and is compatible with the proposed M2 zone. No impacts are expected. Mitigation: None Required Monitoring: None Required City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 20 30 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION XI. MINERAL RESOURCES Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and ❑ ❑ ❑ the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site ❑ ❑ ❑ delineated on a local general plan, specific plan ED or other land use plan? Source: Palm Springs General Plan, 2007 Discussion of Impacts a-b) No Impact. The project site is located in Mineral Zone MRZ 3, which indicates the significance of mineral deposits cannot be determined from available data. The project site is fully developed and as such is not appropriate for mining. No impact will occur. Mitigation: None Required Monitoring: None Required City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 21 31 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION XII, NOISE Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project result In: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the El El El general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise ❑ ❑ ❑ levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels ❑ ❑ ❑ existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above ❑ ❑ ❑ levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or El El El use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing El ❑ ❑ or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Source: City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007; Discussion of Impacts a-f) No Impact. The current operational noise levels would remain relatively the some and would not conflict with established standards in the city's general plan or noise ordinance, nor will it result in permanent increases to ambient noise levels. The proposed zone change will not result in new development or construction. Hence, there will be no new generation of temporary construction- related noise or vibration. The Palm Springs International Airport is located approximately 4.5miles southeast of the project site, which is outside the airport land use plan contours and will not expose the project site to excessive noise levels. There are no private airstrips within the City of Palm Springs. There will be no impacts related to noise as a result of the proposed project. Mitigation Measures: None required. Monitoring: None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 22 32 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new ❑ El ❑ homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement ❑ ❑ ❑ housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement ❑ ❑ ❑ housing elsewhere? Source: Palm Springs General Plan 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-c) No Impact. The proposed project, a zone change from Highway Commercial to Manufacturing zone in an industrial area, will have no impact on population growth in the area either directly or indirectly. The existing buildings have the potential of being leased out to businesses that will likely employ local residents. Since this is an industrial area and the development exists there will be no displacement of existing housing or a need to construct replacement housing. No impact is expected. Mitigation Measures Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 23 33 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Would the project result in: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated Substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑ e) Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ Source: Palm Springs General Plan 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-d) No Impact. The proposed project will not generate any additional need for fire or police protection since it will continue to operate in the same manner as it has been operating. As an industrial area, the proposed zone change from Highway Commercial to Manufacturing will have no impact on school facilities, parks, or other public facilities since the use will not expand or differ from the current use. No impact will occur. Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 24 34 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION Xv. RECREATION Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities ❑ ❑ ❑ such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Source: City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-b) No Impact. The proposed project is a zone change in an industrial area and will not result in the development or construction of additional buildings. No impacts related to the physical deterioration of recreational facilities nor will there be a need to construct or expand recreational facilities. Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 25 35 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Potentially Potentially Significant Significant Less Than No Would the project: Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporate Impact d a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the ❑ ❑ ❑ volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county El El ❑ congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in ❑ ❑ ❑ location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous El El El or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus ❑ ❑ ❑ turnouts, bicycle racks)? Source: Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-g) No Impact. There will be no increase in traffic as a result of the proposed project. The current level of service standard will be maintained since it will not induce a substantial increase to existing traffic. The Palm Springs International Airport is located approximately 4.5miles from the project site and will not see a change of air traffic pattern with the implementation of the proposed change of zone. No design features are proposed. Currently the site has adequate emergency access and parking capacity to meet the proposed future uses. There will be no conflicts with adopted polices, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. No impact will occur. Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 26 36 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION %VII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project cause a substantial adverse Potentially change in the significance of a tribal cultural Potentially Significant Less Than resource, defined in Public Resources Code section Significant Unless Significant No 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural Impact Mitigation Impact Impact landscape that is geographically defined in terms Incorporated of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local ❑ ❑ Elregister of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(kj, or b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set ❑ ❑ ❑ forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. Source:City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-b) No Impact. The project are is not eligible nor is it listed in the California Register of Historical Resources or in a local register of historical resources. The project site is fully developed and does not fall under the criteria to be considered a significant resource to a California Native American tribe. No impact is expected. Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 27 37 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION XVIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant Impact Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ❑ ❑ ❑ applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of ❑ ❑ ❑ existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing ❑ ❑ ❑ facilities, the construction of which could cause EJ significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or ❑ ❑ ❑ are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the ❑ ❑ ❑ project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste ❑ ❑ ❑ disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and ❑ El ❑ regulations related to solid waste? Source: Palm Springs General Plan, 2007. Discussion of Impacts a-g) No Impacts. The implementation of the proposed zone change will not exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board. The provision of domestic water and the future sanitary sewer plans have been analyzed by the MSWD as part of their long range planning, using the City's General Plan Land Use Map, and MSWD has sufficient capacity or can expand services to accommodate development. No impacts are expected. The city uses Palm Springs Disposal Services. The landfills in the region currently have sufficient capacity for solid waste disposal and currently accommodate solid waste generated by this project site. No impacts are anticipated. Mitigation Measures None required. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting None required. City of Palm Springs village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 28 38 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION XVIIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE NOTE: If there are significant environmental impacts which cannot be mitigated and no feasible project alternatives are available, then complete the mandatory findings of significance and attach to this initial study as an appendix. This is the first step for starting the environmental impact report (EIR) process. Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant Unless Significant mpact Does the project: Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal ❑ ❑ ❑ community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when ❑ ❑ ❑ viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, ❑ ❑ ❑ either directly or indirectly? a-c) No Impact. The implementation of the proposed zone change will not result in impacts to the environment. As analyzed in this document, there will be no biological or cultural resources impacts, nor will adoption of the zone change impact human beings. The zone change is consistent with the balance of the General Plan, and the proposed zone change will not result in long-term environmental goals. No impacts are expected. City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 29 39 INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION REFERENCES City of Palm Springs General Plan, 2007 City of Palm Springs Village Center Zone Change December 2016 Initial Study 30 40 A a d yV J i a P m> � U -* .a 511 N~N U a 6 a e BUILDING ONE 1••I-•I ' �'"�� m o l6'Rlcx Q Q "m LL 8 f9. RD a 19]45 45 INDIANOWI NIIE }y UU®U OIPT `0 of — N.33'3 '30"E. Q '� m_ G s 41.86' U 6 aP w N 4 °' PAI I O DINT rA Not Z o � N.33-05'36'w. Ij> 41.88' - _ llf Q UpU BUILDING FWO a27.62 soi a F¢ QJ J Q 19xs InoPN xuE 1� ` U U N l Z Z ♦ z z d so GN _ g 0 Sao UIFi Z FN. 13 I E. 552.M' IM' PMMLEPEN mLE DUILDING THREE 194MSq.N FED 19<65 IHOIAN AKHIIE ON995/21'W IE6.0/ N.00'02 — — — — — - 55.00' _ — — 30.00 N.99'5J'25V. V 3M.39' N9!1'4]00v/ 190.00' W W LEGAL DESCRIPTION PNICELI.: PMCFLf OGpASCk1 WP1O.]164UN M1EWTIM'S].p E &il gf.DI lfl Ui PPAQlIMp9.NlWFD9 W FMRL]l W9NIY.G1FgT V. a PIXCE O: E I ' o PpEE'0161�ANDINf6�CV PANk:I AVG&HEY?YwOf-M2N9ICE g 4CMI1T.C41ICANII: S 1RET}p YRIX TINT PIXtI KKi OP PMfSL]Cf 9M10 Ppl2El lYW UF6CRmm AS EOLLPV& Ok M' BE7 Ai 1xFNMIxFA9i CCIIIJER6 SWIiYAIE19iJUtYN' S WE6T.Ap6r1N3CF Y.0UPCFP M¢NfZ N_U1i PLK VRPLX P V PlARL1ELMNtTRE EIS,K'P�SDpARCEI]xNARINW IRM'M6tm PIR.YL a xunx¢r sr aw wor A osrANs oP<m.90°¢¢n mLNc¢ E nmrnNCErcmro6pE1'rom6rgm11 urrtoE BFmpluicFi 9;lIhT:CE ALow vm uoxnl uxE sounmr'srm•Ewsr n6Nrrrnx crnom "cD iO TEPOPf:Gi OEUNNNG �p WV W 16-llm.ml 20th AVENUE �� -. =a 4m4PYO VERGL006 xaLe: 5G1LE: 54GEEGf NO: A6N MD I II !� Planning Commission Minutes-Excerpt City of Palm Springs January 25,2017 EXCERPT OF MINUTES At the Planning Commission meeting of the City of Palm Springs, held January 25, 2017, the Planning Commission took the following action: 2B. WLA INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED, REQUESTING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR AN EXISTING DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS THE NORTH VILLAGE CENTER LOCATED AT 19345-19465 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE HC, SECTION 15 (CASE 5.1401-ZC). (ER) Principal Planner Robertson presented an overview of the proposed change of zone as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Middleton verified if any comments were received from any property owners along 20th Avenue and to the east of the subject property. (None were received.) Chair Calerdine verified the original zoning and annexation of the property. Chair Calerdine opened the public hearing: NOEL RAMOS, leasing property agent, summarized>the history of the property and requested approval of the zoning,to be in conformance with the existing industrial uses. There being no further speakers tIhe public hearing was closed. ACTION: Recommend approvat of the Zone Change to the City Council. I, TERRI HINTZ, Planning Administrative Coordinator for the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that the above action was taken by Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs on the 25�n day of January 2017, by the following vote: AYES; Chair Calerdine, Vice-Chair Weremiuk, Commissioner Donenfeld, Commissioner Hirschbein, Commissioner Hudson, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Middleton NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Terri Hintz Planning Administrative Coordinator 42 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Date: February 15, 2017 Subject: 19345-19465 North Indian Canyon Drive, North Village Center AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC, Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Desert Sun on February 4, 2017. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC, Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board, and in the Office of the City Clerk on February 2, 2017. 1 declare )under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Cynthia A. erardi, CMC Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC, Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to each and every person on the attached list on February 2, 2017, in a sealed envelope, with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. (28 notices) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk 43 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE 5.1401 — CHANGE OF ZONE- NORTH VILLAGE CENTER 19345 - 19465 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of February 15, 2017. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application by WLA Investment Incorporated for a Change of Zone (CZ) from the existing Highway Commercial (HC) to Manufacturing (M-2) zone. The proposed change of zone will allow the existing buildings at the site to be leased out to businesses that operate under industrial uses, similar to the surrounding developments. The existing zoning designation of the subject property is Highway Commercial (HC), which allows for the development of commercial, hotel, and office uses, but prohibits industrial uses. Properties to the north and west are zoned as Manufacturing (M2), which allow industrial uses. The surrounding properties and the project site are all designated in the City's General Plan as Regional Business Commercial (RBC). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The application has been deemed "a project," an Initial Study was prepared under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and a proposed Negative Declaration will be reviewed by the City Council at the hearing. Members of the public may view this document at the Planning Services Department, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and submit written comments at, or prior to, the City Council meeting. REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The proposed application, site plan, and related documents are available for public review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review these documents. COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be made to the City Council by email at cityclerk aC).palmspringsca.gov, or letter (for mail or hand delivery) to: Kathleen D. Hart, MMC, Interim City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Any challenge of the proposed in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)). An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, at (760) 323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, portavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Felipe Primera telefono (760) 323-8253 x 8742. Kathleen D. 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PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE �," pF1N#o5� tu y13T,. iC... EREPr1ik€ �}. . . P.O. BOX 4738 3� - PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-4738 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ��;��rr m PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT +' ERfFp�f�C975 ATTN SECRETARY/5.1401 CZ PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263-2743 MRS PATRICIA GARCIA-PLOTKIN, MS MARGARET PARK, DIRECTOR DIRECTOR AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE INDIANS AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA PLANNING 8 DEVELOPMENT DEPT. INDIANS 5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE 5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 MR FRANK TYSEN MR JOSEPH ONTIVEROS SOBOBA BAND OF LUISERO INDIANS CASA CODY INN CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER xxg 175 S. CAHUILLA ROAD PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 P.O. BOX 4 87 SAN JAC INTO, CA 92581 MR RAYMOND HUAUTE MR MICHAEL MIRELEZ MR DOUG TODD WELMAS CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST CULTURAL RESOURCE COORDINATOR TRIBAL CHAIRMAN MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS 12700 PUMARRA ROAD NDIANS 84-245INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAY BANNING, CA 92220 P.O. BOX 1160 INDIO, CA 92203 THERMAL, CA 92274 MS JACQUELYN BARNUM ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS 84-245 INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAYINDIO, CA 92203 `1 i , t } lac x MR. PAUL BELDEN WLA INVESTMENTS INC. MR NOEL RAMOS wv 1301 DOVE STREET,STE. 1080 Email: Noel@baxleyproperties.com NEW PORT BEACH, CA 92660 5.1401 CZ North Village Center 19345 & 19465 North Indian Canyon Way (APN#: 666-330-051 & 666-330-053) F"v F'4✓firy Legend Q 0.6 Mile Site Radius site Parcels QCity Boundary There is no designated neighborhood within 0.5 mile from the project site. Cindy Berardi From: Joanne Bruggemans Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2017 7:42 AM To: Cindy Berardi Subject: RE: CC PHN North Village Center 2017 02 1S Hi Cindy, Per the neighborhood map submitted by Edward, there is no designated neighborhood within 0.5 mile from the project site. Thanks, Joanne H Bruggemans City of Palm Springs Planning Services Department 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 323-8245 Fax: (760) 322-8360 Email: Joanne.bruggemansC@palmsoringsca-gov From: Cindy Berardi Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 6:03 PM To: Joanne Bruggemans Cc: Kathie Hart Subject: CC PHN North Village Center 2017 02 15 For notifications to the neighborhoods. Please cc me when you send it. Thank you. Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk City of Palm Springs P. O. 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