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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/16/2014 - STAFF REPORTS �VALM Sb c Y N ~`°"°. 'r •` City Council Staff Report Cq</FORN`P DATE: July 16, 2014 Public Hearing SUBJECT: THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS (THE TRIBE), PROPOSAL FOR THE SECTION 14 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN/ SPECIFIC PLAN COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 2004 (5.1318-SPU). FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Department of Planning Services SUMMARY The City Council to consider a request by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (The Tribe) for the review, processing and adoption of a comprehensive update to the original Section 14 Master Development Plan/ Specific Plan approved by the City Council in 2004. The Specific Plan update includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared under the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony 2. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) AND APPROVING THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE; SECTION 14 IS THE APPROXIMATELY 640 ACRES OF LAND BOUNDED BY ALEJO ROAD TO THE NORTH, SUNRISE WAY TO THE EAST, RAMON ROAD TO THE SOUTH, AND INDIAN CANYON DRIVE TO THE WEST". PRIOR ACTIONS: On June 11, and June 25, 2014, the Planning Commission held public hearing meetings to consider this application. The Commission adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and voted unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council. ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1318-SPA Page 2 of 11 PRIOR ACTIONS / APPROVALS: Related Relevant City Actions 01.24.04 The Planning Commission Certified an EIR and recommended that the City Council adopt a Statement of Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations and certify the Final EIR for the Section 14 Master Development Plan /Specific Plan 3.31.04 The City Council adopted a Statement of Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations and certified a Final EIR and approved the Section 14 Master Development Plan /Specific Plan. 12.6.05 The Desert Water Agency (DWA) which supplies water to the Section 14 area adopted an Urban Water Management Plan 2005 (2005 UWMP). The UWMP provides updated information on the ability of DWA to supply water to future development within its service area in luding Section 14 and almost the entire City of Palm Springs . 11.2012 The Tribe conducted a public workshopand walkingtour of Section 14 for public input 6.05.13 A Joint Indian/City Planning Commission meeting was held; the Specific Plan update was discussed at the meeting. 12.3.13 The Tribal Council reviewed the Draft Specific Plan Update and authorized submittal of the document to the City for entitlement processing BACKGROUND: Section 14 Area of the Agua Caliente Reservation is located on approximately 640 acres of land bounded by Alejo Road to the north, Ramon Road to the south, Indian Canyon Drive to the west, and Sunrise Way to the east. Section 14 currently has approximately 123 acres of vacant land and approximately 517 acres of residential, hotel, retail, office, restaurant, open space, and institutional land. The primary purpose of the Specific Plan is to provide a cohesive and coordinated framework to guide future development of Section 14. At the time the reservation was formed in 1876, all land within its boundaries was owned by the Tribe. Currently, three different types of ownership exist: Tribal, allotted, and fee lands. SECTION 14 AERIAL MAP sew Cr 41 I: I q - � ''r " I 1 1 02 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1318-SPA Page 3 of 11 Allotted and Leased parcels are those owned by individual Allottees, but have been leased on a long-term basis to other entities. The Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel are located on Allotted Trust parcels under a unitized or master lease, where various Allottees have joined together to establish a single lease and share the proceeds. Fee parcels are those that were allotted to a Tribal Member, but have since been sold out of Trust to another entity. Allotted and Not Leased parcels are those that have been retained by individual Allottees and are generally undeveloped. Allotted Trust parcels include those that were apportioned to individual Members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians as part of the Equalization Act of 1959. Tribal lands consist of the Tribal Cemetery, Spa Hotel, Spa Resort Casino, Village Traditions residential development, the parking lots on Calle Encilia between Andreas and Alejo Roads, several vacant parcels along Tahquitz Canyon Way, Indian Canyon Drive and Alejo Road, and the U.S. Post Office which is subject to a ground lease between the Tribe and the Federal Government. The Tribe is responsible for the management of these lands. Specific Plana Local jurisdictions are authorized to adopt Specific Plans as a tool in the implementation of their General Plan through California Government Code Section 65450 through 65457. Minimum requirements for the contents of a Specific Plan are set forth in California Government Code, which allows local jurisdictions to adopt Specific Plans either by resolution or ordinance. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has initiated a request for approval of the Section 14 Master Development Plan/Specific Plan on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation for the 640 acres bound by Alejo Road to the north, Ramon Road to the south, Indian Canyon Drive to the west, and Sunrise Way to the east. The request also includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), prepared under the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Govemment Code 65450: According to the State Government Code, Specific Plans are to be adopted in the same procedure as a General Plan. For the City of Palm Springs, this means review and recommendation by the Planning Commission at a noticed public hearing followed by review and possible approval by the City Council at a noticed public hearing. There are basic components that are required by State Code to be in a Specific Plan. They include: 1. The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space within the area covered by the plan. 2. The distribution, location and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses proposed in the Plan. 3. Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources. 4. A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out items 1, 2 and 3 above. 5. The plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan. 03 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1318-SPA Page 4 of 11 Purpose of the Specific Plan: The main purpose of the original Specific Plan was to unify Section 14 through design consistency based on well thought-out land use practices and historical architectural styles and philosophies that is typical of Palm Springs. The proposed Specific Plan update is intended to build upon the original Master Development/Specific Plan which was approved by the City Council in 2004. Prior to the adoption of the Specific Plan, fragmented land ownership resulted in piecemeal, discontinuous development. With the Section 14 Specific Plan, the highest and best uses of Indian Trust lands are being achieved. Secondly, the Specific Plan has helped to maximize and coordinate the development potential of the Indian Trust and fee lands in Section 14. The Specific Plan has ensured compatibility with existing, proposed, and planned development in the downtown area. It is anticipated that these goals will continued to be guided by a comprehensive vision that recognizes Section 14's key role in energizing downtown Palm Springs. The proposed Specific Plan update includes recommended changes to the following Sections: • Land Use Designations • Circulation and Streetscape • Base Development Standards • Consolidated Development Incentives Detailed information of these changes is provided in the Analysis section of this report. In addition to those recommended changes above, the draft Specific Plan update also made changes to the review process of projects, land use regulations and development standards. At the recommendation of the Planning Department, the references to Planned Development District applications as a process to facilitate approval of projects that are not in conformance with the Specific Plan or the City's Zoning Ordinance have been removed from the Specific Plan. Reviewing the Specific Plan: Staffs from Planning, Engineering/Public Works and Fire Departments have all reviewed the proposed Section 14 Master Plan Update for internal consistency. Comments and recommendations were made and appropriate revisions have been made to areas of concern. There are no substantial departures from the current Specific Plan and therefore an amendment to the City's General Plan is not required at this time. The City of Palm Springs Municipal Code provides for adoption by ordinance, and as stated earlier, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed update and recommended approval to the City Council for a final action. At the public hearing, the Commission asked for further clarifications on the following: • Diagonal on-street parking with Class III Sharrows/Shared Lane Markings for Bicycles on Calle Encilla and Calle El Segundo. • Setbacks for high-rise developments. • High Density Residential. • Designated Land Use Acreages. • Maximum development potential of the undeveloped acreage in Section 14. • In a letter dated June 19, 2014, the Tribe responded and provided additional clarifications to all the above questions from the Planning Commission. (Attachment#3: response letter from the Tribe) 04 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1318-SPA Page 5 of 11 ANALYSIS: Existing Zoning & General Plan Land Use Designations & Uses: The Section 14 Specific Plan's land use designations, which are referenced in various chapters of the document, include the following: Specialty Retail-Entertainment-Office (REO) This designation allows for the integration and concentration of large-scale specialty retail, restaurant, entertainment and office development along portions of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Indian Canyon Drive and emphasizes a pedestrian-transit focus. Resort-Attraction (RA) This designation allows for large-scale resort hotel complexes, hotels, and major commercial recreation attractions integrated with retail and entertainment facilities. Local Serving Commercial (LSC) This designation allows for smaller-scale retail and service activities, and emphasizes varied uses that will serve the needs of residents and visitors in a pedestrian-attractive environment. Neighborhood Commercial (NQ This designation allows for neighborhood convenience commercial uses that serve the daily needs of local residents in a complex or center that is primarily accessed by automobile. High Density Residential (HR) This designation encourages multiple-family residential development up to 30 dwelling units per acre, and allows hotel uses in a private and exclusive setting. Medium Density Residential (MR) This designation allows for multiple-family development of up to 15 dwelling units per acre. Medium Density Residential Buffer(MBR) This designation allows for multiple-family development of up to 8 dwelling units per acre, designed to create a buffer between the higher density development in Section 14 and the estate homes north of Alejo Road. Cemetery (C) This designation allows for the protection and perpetuation of the Tribal cemetery as a cemetery and recognized cultural resource. The Section 14 Specific Plan update is consistent with applicable City's General Plan, Municipal Code and the California Government Code. The Specific Plan update will provide flexibility in processing single-family residential development in existing residential zones in Section 14. The proposed update will provide additional clarifications on Base Development Standards and make consolidated development incentives more attainable by reducing required acreage for consolidated development projects to five from ten. These incentives will enhance development opportunities in the Section 14 planning area and surrounding neighborhoods. 05 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1316-SPA Page 6 of 11 Table 2: Showing proposed changes from the current Specific Plan Subject Area Current Plan 2014 Update Supporting Information Circulation & Streetsca e— Complete Streets Plan Roadway Classifications Avenida Caballeros Secondary Modified Secondary These roadways have Thoroughfare Thoroughfare been reduced from 4- Amado Road Major& Secondary Modified Secondary lane planned roadways. Thoroughfare Thoroughfare to 2-lanes. Surplus Arenas Road Secondary Modified Secondary roadway space Thorou hfare Thoroughfare reallocated to other Baristo Road Secondary Modified Secondary modes/uses (bike lanes/ Thorou hfare Thoroughfare sharrows, parking; curb bump-outs, etc.). No Satrunino Road Secondary Modified Secondary changes made to Thoroughfare Thoroughfare designated R/O/W widths. New Street Section s Street not planned for Extended as a planned between Arenas & Change made to be Hermosa Drive Baristo Roads, or through street between consistent with the across the Baristo Arenas and Ramon General Plan Channel Roads Zonin land Use Land Use Plan Parcels north of the Spa The RA land use Resort Casino Parking MBR—Medium Density designation is more Lot between Calle Residential Buffer RA— Resort Attraction compatible with the Encilia & Calle El (8 du/ac) existing/planned uses to Segundo the south &west. The LSC land use Parcels along the north designation is more side of Arenas Road LSC— Local Service consistent with and between Indian Canyon RA— Resort Attraction Commercial better supports the Drive& Calle Encilia existing uses in the area. MBR—Medium Density MBR boundary Residential develop- Residential Buffer MBR—Medium Density realigned to match ment along the northern (8 du/ac) Residential Buffer existing development boundary of Section 14 HR—High Density (8 du/ac) Residential 30 du/ac patterns. Parcels at the north-& The NC land use southwest corners of NC— Neighborhood designation is more Tahquitz Canyon Way RA— Resort Attraction Commercial consistent with existing and Sunrise Way & surrounding uses General Land Use Re ulations Permitted/Prohibited Detailed laundry list of Consolidated and The current list of uses Uses specific uses provided simplified the list of uses is too detailed and not for each land use for all land use easy to follow. The new 06 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1318-SPA Page 7 of 11 designation designations into 1 table table makes it easier to find and compare permitted/prohibited uses across all land use designations Recently permitted Permitted by right in the projects show that MR and MBR Zone, and dense SFR Single-Family with a CUP in the HR development is Residences (SFR) Not permitted Zone. The provisions of compatible in Section the R-1-D Zone of the 14. Certain setback& City Zoning Ordinance height exceptions shall apply. allowed subject to a CUP. Base Development Standards The updated FARs are consistent with the 0.38 in all commercial 1.0 in the RA, REO, & FARs for the Central Floor Area Ratio (FAR) land use designations LSA Zone Business District and 0.5 in the NC Zone Mixed-use/Multi-use General Plan land use designations- Only permitted in the The RA and RED Zones RA Zone, unless part of Permitted in the RA and are very similar and High-rise Buildings both front portions of a Consolidated RED Zones Development Indian Canyon Dr. & Tah uitz Canyon Way. Open Space Sixty percent open Requirements for High- 60 percent 40 percent space is too suburban rise Buildings for a downtown/urban setting. Minimum setback of one Standard PSZC building (1) foot of horizontal setbacks apply. No additional setback setback distance from the short dimension of requirements for high- The current setback Setback Requirements the lot and one and one- rise buildings; however,additional site specific requirements for high- for High-rise Buildings half(1.5)feet of setbacks may be rise buildings are not horizontal setback imposed through the compatible with a distance from the long PDD process based on downtown/urban setting. dimension of the lot for the relationship of the each one (1)foot of vertical rise of building. high-rise building to itssurroundings- Consolidated Development Incentives Greater than 5 acres The 10-acre threshold is Greater than 10 acres too difficult to reach Development Incentive consolidated for one and two or more parcels given that most parcels Threshold planned project consolidated for one in Section 14 are less planned development than 5 acres. In some cases, the Additional Numerous site specific additional requirements Requirements development None were more restrictive requirements than the Base Development Standards Flexible Zoning N/A The RA or REO Zones I Provides maximum can be developed under I flexibility to encourage 07 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update; 5.1318-SPA Page 8 of 11 either the RA or REO not only new land use designations. development, but the LSC or NC Zones can redevelopment of be developed under underutilized properties. those designations, or either the RA or REO land use designation, or any combination thereof. The updated FAR is consistent with the 3.5 Floor Area Ratio 1.0 3.0 to 4.0 FARS allowed in the Central Business District General Plan land use designation The updated du/ac is consistent with the 70 Residential Density 30 du/ac 60 du/ac du/ac allowed in the Central Business District General Plan land use designation Land Use Designations: • Single-Family Residential (SFR) uses are now permitted by right in the MR and MBR (Medium Density Residential) Zones. Single-Family Residential will be subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the High Density Residential (HR) Zone. • The List of Permitted Uses by Zone has been converted to a single table for easier use. • Land Use designations for the following parcels have been changed (See Figure 4-1 of the Specific Plan). a. Parcels north of the Spa Resort Casino Parking lot were re-designated RA (Resort Attraction) from MBR (Medium Density Residential Buffer; b. Parcels north of Arenas Road between Indian Canyon Drive and Calle Encilla were re-designated LSC (Local Servicing Commercial from RA; c. MBR boundary along the northern edge of the Specific Plan area was realigned to match existing development patterns; d. Allotments at the northwest and southwest corners of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way were re-designated INC (Neighborhood Commercial from RA. Circulation and Streetscane: • Complete Streets Plan has been incorporated; all existing right-of-way widths remain unchanged, • New modified Secondary Thoroughfare Classification introduced where excess roadway space has been reallocated to other/modes uses such as bike lanes/ sharrows, parking and curb bump-outs, etc. • Hermosa Drive now proposed to be extended through to Ramon Road which is consistent the City's General Plan. 08 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1318-SPA Page 9 of 11 Base Development Standards: • Maximum floor-area-ratio (FAR) was increased from 0.38 in all commercial zones to 0.50 in the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone, and to 1.0 RA, LSA and REO (Retail-Entertainment-Office) Zone, similar to what is permitted in the CBD (Central Business District). • Setback exceptions have been included for SRF development subject to CUP review and findings. • High-rise buildings now permitted in the REO Zone in addition to the RA Zone. • Open Space requirement for high-rise buildings reduced from 60% to 40%, similar to requirements in the CBD. • No minimum setback requirements for high-rise buildings. Site specific setbacks will be established through a required development application review process. Consolidated Development Incentives: • The development incentive threshold was reduced from greater than ten (10) acres consolidated for one planned project, to greater than five (5) acres, and two or more parcels consolidated for one planned project. • All additional Consolidated Development requirements were removed. • Flexible zoning is now introduced as a development incentive. • Maximum FAR incentive increased from 1.0 to 3.0, similar to what is permitted in the CBD. • Maximum residential density increased from 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) to 60 du/ac, similar to what is permitted in the CBD. • Expedited application review process was added for Consolidated Development projects that conform to the Section 14 Specific Plan requirements. General Plan & Zonina Consistency: An analysis of consistency with the General Plan was addressed in the proposed Specific Plan Update. The proposed changes do not represent a radical departure from the current land use designations contained in the current Specific Plan and as such, it will not require a General Plan Amendment. In most part, development standards for the Section 14 Specific Plan are based on the City of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. The Specific Plan amends zoning assignments and to a limited extent allows permitted uses and applicable development standards in existing designations. The purpose of these changes is to better recognize and remove existing development constraints in Section 14 planning area. The changes also address existing and possible future land use compatibility issues, and facilitate development that meets the objectives of Section 14 Specific Plan. Land Use Summary: Land Use Designation Gross Acres Percent of Development potential Total Land Commercial 95.3 15.0% 1,377,169Sq. 09 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update; 5.1318-SPA Page 10 of 11 Retail-Entertainment-Office 56.9 8.9% Local Serving Commercial 22.0 3.5% Neighborhood Commercial 16.4 2.6% Resort Attraction 124.4 19.6% 2,867 Rooms Residential 316.4 49.7% 5,504 Units High Density Residential 259.2 40.7% Medium Density Residential 12.6 2.0% Medium Density Residential Buffer 44.6 7.0% Subtotal: 536.1 84.2% Other 100.6 15.8% TOTAL 637.7 100.0% Table 3 above summarizes the land use distribution and buildout density for the Section 14 Specific Plan. Anticipated growth of residential units within Section 14 over the next 20 years is expected to be well below the projected buildout number calculated in Table above. As stated earlier, there were some significant changes in the proposed update of the Section 14 Specific Plan. REQUIRED FINDINGS: Approval of Specific Plan is regulated by Section 65450 et seq of the California Government Code. According to Section 65451, a specific plan must contain the following in text, diagrams or both: (a). A specific plan shall include a text and a diagram or diagrams which specify all of the following in detail: (1) The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan. (2) The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan. (3) Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable. (4) A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). 10 City Council Staff Report July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Update;5.1316•SPA Page 11 of 11 (b) The specific plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the general plan. Staff has determined that all required topics noted above are found in the draft Section 14 Specific Plan Update, as summarized in this staff report. Section 65454 of the California Government Code states: No specific plan may be adopted or amended unless the proposed plan or amendment is consistent with the general plan. The General Plan includes numerous policies about the future development and redevelopment of the city, and staff has determined that the proposed draft Specific Plan Update is consistent with the overall vision of the General Plan as well as with all the goals and policies which can be applied to the Section 14 Specific Plan planning area. The draft Specific Plan update does not include a General Plan Amendment. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINATION: The Section 14 Specific Plan update has been determined to be a "project", as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City has evaluated the project under CEQA Guidelines and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MIND), has been prepared and circulated for public comments. Staff believes the analysis contained in the MND is a complete evaluation of the project. Recommended Mitigation Measures incorporated into the MND will address any potential significant impacts and thus will reduce impacts to less than significant levels. In addition, any future development project within the Specific Plan area will be required to complete a project-specific environmental analysis per CEQA Guidelines. NOTIFICATION A public hearing notice of this meeting was advertised in a local newspaper. The neighborhood organizations within one half mile of the project site were notified of the public hearing meeting date. As of the writing of this report, no correspondence from the public has been received by staff. FISCAL IMPACT: None M. Margo Wheeler, FAICP David H. Ready Director of Planning Services City Manager Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution 2. Planning Commission Minutes from the meetings of June 11 & 25, 2014 3. Letter dated 6.19.14 from the Tribe in response to Planning Commission's questions. 4. Final Draft Section 14 Specific Plan Update 5. Environmental Assessment 11 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) AND APPROVING THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE; SECTION 14 IS THE APPROXIMATELY 640 ACRES OF LAND BOUNDED BY ALEJO ROAD TO THE NORTH, SUNRISE WAY TO THE EAST, RAMON ROAD TO THE SOUTH, AND INDIAN CANYON DRIVE TO THE WEST. WHEREAS, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (the "Applicant') has filed an application with the City of Palm Springs for the Section 14 Master Development Plan/Specific Plan comprehensive update for the approximately 640 acres of land bounded by Alejo Road, Sunrise Way, Ramon Road, and Indian Canyon Drive, Zone, Section 14; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Springs adopted a Statement of Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations and certified a Final EIR and approved the Section 14 Master Development Plan / Specific on March 31, 2004; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Tribal Council reviewed the Draft Specific Plan Update and authorized the submittal of the document to the City of Palm Springs for entitlement; and WHEREAS, on June 11, and 25, 2014, public hearing meetings on the application were held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 6409, recommending approval of the Specific Plan Update to the City Council; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider Section 14 Specific Plan Comprehensive Update, was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on July 16, 2014, a public hearing on the application was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the proposed Section 14 Specific Plan comprehensive update is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared for this project and was distributed for public review and comments in accordance with CEQA; and 12 City Council Resolution July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Comprehensive Update 5.1318-SPU Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the meeting on the Specific Plan Update, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council finds that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been completed for the Section 14 Master Development Plan/Specific Plan Update and is in compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The MND adequately addresses the general environmental setting of the proposed update, its significant environmental impacts, and mitigation measures related to each significant environmental effect for the proposed Specific Plan Update. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the Specific Plan update and determined that it is in conformance with the information contained in the MND. The City Council further finds that with the incorporation of proposed mitigation measures any potentially significant environmental impacts resulting from this project will be reduced to a level of insignificance and thereby adopts the MND. Section 2: Although there are no specific findings outlined in the State of California Government Code, Section 65450 requires that Specific Plans be adopted in the same manner as a General Plan and that the following basic components must be in all Specific Plans: (a). A specific plan shall include a text and a diagram or diagrams which specify all of the following in detail. (1) The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan. (2) The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan. (3) Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable. 13 City Council Resolution July 16,2014 Section 14 Specific Plan Comprehensive Update 5.1318-SPU Page 3 of 3 ' (4) A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (b) The specific plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the general plan. Staff has determined that all required topics noted above are found in the draft Section 14 Specific Plan Update, as summarized in this staff report. Section 65454 of the California Government Code states: No specific plan may be adopted or amended unless the proposed plan or amendment is consistent with the general plan. The General Plan includes numerous policies about the future development and redevelopment of the city, and staff has determined that the proposed draft Specific Plan Update is consistent with the overall vision of the General Plan as well as with all the goals and policies which can be applied to the Section 14 Specific Plan planning area. The draft Specific Plan update does not include a General Plan Amendment. Section 3: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), and approve the Section 14 Master Development Plan/Specific Plan Comprehensive Update. ADOPTED this 16" day of July 2014. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk 14 Planning Commission Minutes June 25, 2014 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 11, 2014 REGULAR AN IAL JOINT MEETING MINUTES Approve the June 11, 2014 R and Joint Meeting Minutes. ACTION: Approve the June 11, 2014 ar and Joint Meeting Minutes with amendments. Motion: Commissioner L seconded by Commissioner miuk and unanimously carried on a roll call AYES: ommissioner Calerdine, Commissio atch ommissioner Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Commissio eremiuk, hair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld 2. CONT'D PUBLIC HEARING: 2A AG A E BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS (THE TRIBE) FOR THE N 14 SPECIFIC PLAN COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE 5.1318- ER) COMMISSIONER ROBERTS said th a do s be considered for opening up to go from the airport using Tahqu any Co tion Center. This needs to be examined. COMMISSIONER RDIN mment hat he is concerned with expanding the density. He aske tall can a in the tr engineering. CHAIR DO EL D n MAR T PA RE OF PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES, TRIBE, sh ressed Item the er included the staff report saying that it shows the origin ecific Plan. high sity residential has dropped considerably and Item #5 sho icipated slig less density than 2007. DAN MALC ENI LANNER, ACBCI, addressed the bike lanes. COMMISSIONER RDINE wants to look at the whole bike lane system. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS asked about extending Calle Alvarado to Tahquitz Canyon. DAN MALCOLM said they reached out to the landowner and he is not open to traffic but ok with pedestrian access. 35 2 Planning Commission Minutes June 25, 2014 VICE-CHAIR HUDSON said he would like to see taking a more comprehensive look at Indian Canyon Way. He supports a 2-way street and would like to see this important edge studied by the Tribe and City. COMMISSIONER WEREMIUK commented that the City will review against adopted guidelines. ACTION: Recommend adoption of the MND and approval of the proposed Section 14 Specific Plan Update to the City Council. Motion: Chair Donenfeld, seconded by Commission hko and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissi Klatchko, mission Lowe, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissi oberts, Comm er Weremiuk, Vice-Chair Hudson and Chair Do COMMISSIONER CALERDINE proposed f s of a potential road Calle Alvarado to Tahquitz Canyon with non-standard 1-way and have that brought back to the Planning Commission future de ent. CHAIR DONENFELD AND COMMI'_ �TCH' cepted the amendment. ADMINIST E MIN ODIF TION TO SUBDIVIDE A 0.%-ACRE LAT INTO TH ESIDEN LOTS H REDUCED LOT WIDTHS; L ED ADJACENT R UE, UTH OF SUNNY DUNE AD AND NO F NE R-1-D (CASE TPM 36562, D 7 AMM). (D AC Continue y 9, Motion: mmission oberts, seco by Commissioner Calerdine and unanimou arned on oil call vot AYES: Com Cal e, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Comm] r erts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson and Chair Don d 3B. NORT OD-PALM SPRINGS, LLC FOR A TENATIVE TRACT MAP C ERT 104 APARTMENTS TO FOR-SALE CONDOMINIUMS AND EATE A ONE-LOT CONDOMIMIUM MAP ON A ROUGHLY 5.28-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1700 SOUTH ARABY DRIVE, ZONE R-3. (CASE NO. TrRA Planning Commission Minutes June 11, 2014 2F. AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS (THE TRIBE) FOR THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE (CASE 5.1318- SPU) (ER). DIRECTOR WHEELER presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report and recommended the Commission take testimony and continue to the next meeting. CHAIR DONENFELD opened the public hearing: MARGARET PARK, Director of Planning, provided a presentation showing a timelines of the actions taken, circulation element, bike path, proposed land use changes, noteworthy changes to permitted uses, development standards revisions, new consolidated development incentives. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. BILL DELOFROM, Tribe Consultant, provided details regarding the streets. DANIEL MALCOLM, Tribe Senior Planner, addressed questions from the Commission. COMMISSIONER CALERDINE questioned the road standards and angled parking on Calle Encilia and El Segundo. Have slower speed so appropriate for use of sharrows. He asked about the traffic implications and density. COMMISSIONER KLATCKO asked questions regarding the streets. DANIEL MALCOLM responded Hermosa Drive extension to match the city. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS commented on the great map and questioned if the bike lane is angled. He noted that the use of PDD to establish setbacks is not the best. COMMISSIONER KLATCHKO concurred. VICE-CHAIR HUDSON commented on protecting the bike lanes. COMMISSIONER CALERDINE does not like the bike lanes outside the parking. CHAIR DONENFELD thanked Margaret Park for the informative presentation. ACTION: Continue to June 25, 2014. MOTION: Chair Donenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Lowe and unanimously carried 7-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice-Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld 7 17 AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAMILLA INDIAM TRIBAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 40 June 19, 2014 M. Margo Wheeler, FAICP RECEIVED Director of Planning Services ?; City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way DICES Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Planning Commission Comments on the Section 14 Specific Plan Update Dear Ms. Wheeler: During last week's Planning Commission several questions/concerns were raised regarding the Section 14 Specific Plan Update that Tribal Staff would like to address before next week's meeting. The following are Tribal Staffs responses to some of the issues raised by the Planning Commission: 1. Diagonal on-street parking with Class III Sharrows/Shared Lane Markings for Bicycles on Calle Encilia and Calle El Segundo. Per the 2012 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, sharrows are permitted on public roadways with speed limits below 35 miles per hour. Both Calle Encilia and Calle El Segundo fit this criterion. Additionally, both roadways serve relatively low volumes of automobile traffic and they do not extend beyond Section 14 as a thoroughfare, creating an environment where sharrows or shared lane markings are an appropriate treatment. Introducing diagonal parking on these two streets is also intended to reduce roadway/lane widths, which would encourage slower travel speeds creating a more inviting environment for pedestrians and bicyclists. Diagonal parking has already been introduced on the west side of Calle Encilia at the intersection of Arenas Road, and diagonal parking would increase the supply of the already well-utilized on-street parking within this portion of Section 14, which is adjacent to Downtown Palm Springs. However, Tribal Staff can see the need for design flexibility on these two streets and are proposing adding language that would permit the installation of 5' Class II bike lanes with 12' travel lanes, 9' parallel on-street parking areas, and a 12' center turn lane as an alternative design for these two streets (see Exhibit A). 2. Setbacks for high-rise development. In addition to the standard setbacks that apply to all development within Section 14, the current Specific Plan identifies additional setback requirements for high-rise development. The additional requirement is that "[a] high-rise building shall have a minimum setback of one (1) foot of horizontal setback distance from the short dimension of the lot and one 1 18 5 4 0 1 DINAH SHORE DRIVE , PALM SPRINGS , CA 92264 T 7 6 0/6 9 9/6 8 0 0 F 760/699/6823 WWW.AGUACALIENTE-NSN .GOV - 0 and one-half (1.5) feet of horizontal setback distance from the long dimension of the lot for each one (1) foot of vertical rise of building," and that "[a]ll setbacks shall be measured from property lines." The Specific Plan Update proposed to eliminate these suburban setback requirements in favor of imposing site-specific high-rise setbacks through the PDD process based on the relationship of the high-rise building to its surroundings; however, the Planning Commission did not feel comfortable having no established high-rise setbacks. To resolve this concern, Tribal Staff are proposing to keep the one (1) foot of horizontal setback distance for each one (1) foot of vertical rise of building; however, this additional setback requirement would only apply between high-rise buildings and any adjacent residential districts. Tribal Staff are also proposing that high-rise buildings be subject to the approval of a CUP, rather than a PDD, which is currently allowed under the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. See Exhibit B for the proposed text revisions to the Specific Plan. 3. High Density Residential (HR). Under this land use designation the current Specific Plan allows up to 30 dwelling units per acre, which remains unchanged in the Update. As a development incentive, however, consolidated projects would be allowed to reach a density of 60 dwelling units per acre if two or more parcels/allotments totaling five (5) or more acres were combined as part of one planned project. There are limited opportunities in Section 14 (mainly in the southwest quarter) to take advantage of this development incentive and high-rise development is not permitted in the HR Zone. 4. Designated Land Use Acreages. The following table compares the total acreages of each designated land use in the original Specific Plan and the proposed Update. Original Specific Plan Proposed Update Land Use Designation P Acres ofercent Percent Acreage Total Acres of Total Change Retail Entertainment Office REO 57.0 9.0% 56.9 8.9% -0.1 Resort Attraction RA 132.1 20.7% 124.4 19.5% -7.6 Local Service Commercial (LSC) 20.2 3.2% 22.0 3.5% +1.7 Neighborhood Commercial NC 8.1 1.3% 16.4 2.6% +8.4 High Density Residential HR 282.6 44.4% 259.2 40.7% -23.5 Medium Dens4 Residential MR 12.7 2.0% 12.7 2.0% 0.0 Medium Densit Residential Buffer MBR 25.4 4.0% 44.6 7.0% +19.2 Other arks, cemetery, roads, etc. 98.6 15.4% 100.6 15.8% +2.3 TOTAL 636.7 100.0% 636.7 100.0% N/A 2 f9 AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS W W W . A GU A CALI ENT E - N S N GOV AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIAM TRIBAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 40 5. Maximum development potential of the undeveloped acreage in Section 14. For reference, the following table is a summary comparison of the maximum development potential of the undeveloped acreage in Section 14 under the original Specific Plan and the proposed Update. Original Specific Plan Proposed Update Developed/Entitled Projects Year 2002 Year 2014 Years 2002-2014 222.8 undeveloped acres 114.3 undeveloped acres 108.5 acres developed/entitled 3,275 dwelling units 1,817 dwelling units 174 dwelling units 2,060,082 sq ft 1,121,670 sq ft 227,103 sq ft commercial commercial commercial 2,001 hotel rooms 1,703 hotel rooms 304 hotel rooms We would appreciate if you would share this letter with your Planning Commission prior to next week's meeting. Feel free to contact me at 760-883-1326 or via email at mmpark(cDaguacaliente-nsn.gov if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Margaret E. Park, AICP Director of Planning & Natural Resources AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS EXHIBITS Exhibit A— Calle Encilia and Calle El Segundo Text Changes Exhibit B — High-Rise Setbacks Text Changes 3 20 5 4 O 1 DINAH SHORE DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS. CA 92264 T 760/699,6800 F 7 6 0/6 9 9/6 8 2 3 WWW.AGUACALIENTE-NSN .GOV CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC NOTIFICATION S— gl� Date: July 16, 2014 Subject: Case 5.1318-SP-A Specific Plan Amendment AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, Cynthia A. Berardi, Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that the attached Resolutions were published in the Desert Sun on July 5, 2014. 1 declare undpr penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Cynthia A. ardi, CIVIC Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING 1, Cynthia A. Berardi, Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that the attached Resolutions were 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 July 5, 2014. 1 declare un er penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Cynthia A. erardi, CIVIC Deputy City Clerk 21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE 5.1318-SP-A APPLICATION BY THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE SECTION 14 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN/SPECIFIC PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of July 16, 2014. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a Specific Plan Amendment for a Comprehensive Update to the Section 14 Master Development/Specific Plan. The proposal by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians will include changes to Circulation and Streetscape, Land Use, Base Development Standards and Consolidated Development Incentives. The Section 14 Master Development Plan/Specific Plan Area is bounded by Alejo Road to the north, Ramon Road to the south, Sunrise Way to the east and Indian Canyon Drive to the west. The proposed amendment involves a comprehensive review and update to the original Master Development Plan/Specific Plan approved by the City Council in 2004. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposal has been deemed "a project; an Initial Study was prepared under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 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. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and submit written comments at, or prior to, the City Council meeting. REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The Draft Specific Plan, Initial Study/Environmental Assessment and other supporting documents regarding this project are also available for public review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk (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 letter (for mail or hand delivery) to: James Thompson, City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Any challenge of the proposed project 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, porfavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245. .Ames Thompson, City Clerk 22 NEIGHS© 0 GPI REPS M1t¢Q s MR PETE MORUZZI S�CS►OP ` ' PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE ktITQtICtFE REP--d���� Or ! P.O. BOX 4738 72 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-4738 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE 5.1318 SP-A PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MRS.JOANNE BRUGGEMANS VEh6GAb1I NOT{_ a , _ ATTN SECRETARY!5.1318 SP-A 506 W. SANTA CATALINA ROAD PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743 MS PATRICIA GARCIA MS MARGARET PARK, DIRECTOR TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION "`!AGUA CALIIENTE_BAANQD OF CMOW AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA OFFICER ,;;p PjSJQIpd•J,g: ;aa3"��,y•gs .p INDIANS AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT DEPT. INDIANS 5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE 5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS 1 iBBBRN IOHN SON1 s BARN HO SE lip 1NT7 IE , ATTN:JOSEPH ONTIVEROS r_ei CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER nrTu oiruAon r WADE, PARALEGAL AT+ cTRr�r N P.O. BOX 487 nii B inni it G SAN JACINTO, CA 92581 ne oeNrunc no A SPON&t3145 45 Cindy Berardi From: Joanne Bruggemans Sent: Thursday,July 03, 2014 2:29 PM To: Andreas Hills;Araby Commons;Araby Cove; Baristo; Canyon Corridor; Chino Canyon; Deepwell Estates; Demuth Park; Desert Park Estates; El Mirador; El Rancho Vista Estates; Four Seasons; Historic Tennis Club; Indian Canyons; Las Compadres; Midtown; Mountain Gate; Movie Colony East; Old Las Palmas; Parkview Mobile Estates; Racquet Club Estates; Racquet Club South; Racquet Club West; Sonora Sunrise; Sunmor; Sunrise Park; Sunrise Vista Chino;Tahquitz River Estates;The Mesa;The Movie Colony;Twin Palms;Vista Las Palmas; Vista Norte,Warm Sands Cc: Edward Robertson; Cindy Berardi Subject: CC PH 07 16 14 Case 5.1318 SP A Attachments: CC PH Case 5.1318 SP A.pdf Please find the attached Public Hearing Notice of the City Council for July 16, 2014 of the proposed project in the vicinity of your neighborhood organization. Thank you, J&441 t Joanne Bruggemans City of Palm Springs Planning Services Department 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 323-8245 Fax: (760) 322-8360 Email: ioanne.brugaemans(aloalmsoringsca-gov 1 fF SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2014 CALIE�Tc� 9 9`CAHU1��'�` A TWO YEAR EFFORT August 2012: Complete Streets Plan Initiated November 2012: Community Workshop Held December 2012: Updated Market Study Prepared June 2013: Joint Indian/City Planning Commission Meeting December 2013: Specific Plan Update Submitted to the City April 2014: Revised Draft submitted addressing City Staff Comments A TWO YEAR EFFORT August 2012: Complete Streets Plan Initiated November 2012: Community Workshop Held December 2012: Updated Market Study Prepared June 2013: Joint Indian/City Planning Commission Meeting December 2013: Specific Plan Update Submitted to the City April 2014: Revised Draft submitted addressing City Staff Comments CHANGES TO SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN The Complete Streets Plan is now Chapter 5, Circulation and Streetscape of the Specific Plan The Market Study is an Appendix to the Specific Plan Maps and Exhibits have been updated Specific Plan Goals remain the same U t � 1y COMPLETE PLAN IS THE CIRCULATION I tl�tlyy I widthsunchanged IA�rPe ni1' •YI 48r9 ' Modified Iil!1 Secondary Thoroughfare 4.� Classification q• • Excess roadway space reallocated to other modes/ uses k • a ,x. 1 n..ro ne INDIAN CANYON DRIVE v @ryn Lire y • Eastern most lane replaced with a M rertl hs21 Class II bike path "• ""° � P dn'aYL]LWI Pok UnrtrLix • On-street parking remains r tt m s ,a q'.e iriel iraM A tare lane lane Inne 61' PieW� aQcxJ larynf pbttnY�lYMahitlnnals,aceMIPi101YM1y maR+'arxib lap°�asiMunl CALLE ENCILIA & CALLE EL SEGUNDO • Travel lanes reduced f3' m 1"" ra 1S • Surplus width °' tarc m I'M g reallocated to &utlng AgnAxaylaput diagonal parking • Bike sharrows introduced 4 t'►° gP 12' 12' 1ingletl VahJng fl M I.Wp"y�gh'ng lane Lam 61' Rop"sN flaaM.eylay"N RAMON ROAD Boea���aae • Eliminate on- street parking 1r r _ Pa g iw imN um me u '—Pa�Jng and replace with B WM� Class II bike lanes • Add landscaped median 5' y ,r ,r ,Y BWe i 1 bwN imel BWe liM �e JM � WI! I]M gMP %Opkd PmdaayUWrt PROPOSED MBR to RA RA to NC >p a RA . LSc ... Lanal Use Plan �,nr n ° i NOTEWORTHY CHANGES TO PERMITTED USES Current Plan . - ' . . . Automobile Permitted NC Zone Permitted only in the Parts Stores CUP in RE0 Zone NC Zone Live-Work Not addressed Land Use Permit: Units REO & LSC Zones CUP: RA Zone Temporary Not Addressed LUP in all Uses commercial zones Single-Family Not Permitted Permitted in the MR Residences & MBR Zones CUP in the HR Zone DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REVISIONS Development . . . Standard Plan Floor Area 0.38 0.50 (NC) Ratio 1.0 (RA, REO, & LSC) Standard 5' side yard Exceptions permitted Setbacks 10' rear yard for SFR development, 20' front yard subject to CUP High-Rise Bids. RA Zone Only RA & REO Zones . .....:.. . . . Open Space 60% 40% Additional 1.071.5' setback Site specific setbacks Setbacks for every 1.0' of established building height project by project CONSOLIDATED DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES . . Specificq Plan Update Development >10 acres >5 acres_& two Incentive consolidated for or more parcels Threshold one planned project consolidated Additional Site Specific None Requirements Permitted Uses Specific uses listed Flexible zoning allowed Floor Area Ratio Up to 1.0 FAR Up to 3.0 FAR Residential Up to 30 du/acre Up to 60 du/acre Density 1 1 S STATE OF CALIFORNIA•THE RESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME 4 SEP —8 AM 8' 29 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH C I T 1 A I hot '' " CITY CLERK ecep Ri t#: 201400453 State Clearinghouse#(if applicable: Lead Agency: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Date: 07/31/2014 County Agency of Filing.' Riverside Document No: 201400453 Project Title.: SP FOR COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO SECTION 14 MASTER DEV Project Applicant Name: AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS Phone Number: 760 699-6800 Project Applicant Address: 5401 DINAH SHORE DR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 Project Applicant: Private Entity CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: ❑Environmental Impact Report ❑x Negative Declaration 2181.25 ❑Application Fee Water Diversion(State Water Resources Control Board Only) ❑ Project Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs I] County Administration Fee $50.00 ❑ Project that is exempt from fees(DFG No Effect Determination(Form Attached)) ❑Project that is exempt from fees(Notice of Exemption) Total Received 2231.25 Signature and title of person receiving payment Notes: tll�/ II 1 �IaOT - RNrk ,��rOU,tiT 1UL 31 2614 Notice of Determination �AkHvw 4yARD carer. Appendix e To: From: ❑ Office of Planning and Research Public Agency: City of Palinr'Nlings U.S. Mail: Street Address: Address. 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way P.O. Box 3044 1400 Tenth St., Rm 113 Palm Springs, CA 92262 • Contact:Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone:(760)323.8245 ® County Clerk County of: Riverside Lead Agency(if different from above): Address: 2720 Gateway Drive den (:p Riverside,CA 92507 Address: '�0,71 6j , Ir, - —------- d -111114tic Bele i Contact: QCr 2 Phone: i SUBJECT:Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 eAea3aJ52 of the Pule Resources Code. BYr SAP t� State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted to State Clearinghouse): Project Title: Specific Plan Amendment for a Comprehensive Update to the Section 14 Master Dev./Spe Y(d`h^`-.ry-Oepi. Project Applicant: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians(The Tribe) Project Location (include county):Section 14, City of Palm Springs, CA Riverside County Project Description: The project is a comprehensive update to the Section 14 Master Development Plan/Specific Plan originally approved by the City Council in 2004.The project includes an updated Market Study that reanalyzed the development potential of Section 14, and a Complete Streets Plan consistent with State requirements that accommodates all modes of transportation including motorists,cyclists, pedestrians and transit. Finally, the Specific Plan Update includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared under the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act. This is to advise that the City of Palm Springs has approved the above (© Lead Agency or ❑ Responsible Agency) described project on July 16, 2014 and has made the following determinations regarding the above (date) described project. 1. The project[❑ will ® will not] have a significant effect on the environment. 2. ❑An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 1 A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures [X❑were ❑ were not] made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan [® was ❑ was not] adopted for this project. 5. A statement of Overriding Considerations [❑was ] was not] adopted for this project. 6. Findings [❑ were 91 were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval, or the negative Declaration, is available to the General Public at: City of Palm Springs, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Signature (Public Agency) N . Title:� G � I�`A NIMMFe— Date: 71 •Z 1.14, Date Received for filing at OPR: Authority cited: Sections 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference Section 21000-21174, Public Resources Code. Revised 2011 The Desert Sun Certificate of Publication 1� 750 N Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92262 NOTICE OF PUBLIC,HEARING 760-7784578/Fax 760 778-4731 v =4:.CITY COUNCIL ' CITY OF PALMSPRINGS'` CASE 5'.1318-SP-A APPLICATION,BY THE 2014 J IL —9 Ali 8: 014 AGUACAUENTE'AND OEGAHUILLAJNb(ANS, FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDM<tzlT AND A ;g State Of California ss: COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO T$F SECTION 4 r'• MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANIS ECI(=1C Ppt°y County of Riverside l NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVENthattheOityCoUfi Ipf the City of Palm Springs,Califoril It.111 ipld-Ajl&tic hearing at its ri)eating of July 16 201� The,ilty Advertiser: Council meeting begins at 6:00 p m., in"the Couhcll Chambers at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz CafiV,6. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/LEGALS Way,Palm Springs. PO BOX 2743 The purpose of the hearing is loco nside'f a Specific 'Plan Amendment for a Comprehensive Update PALM SPRINGS CA 922632 to the Sebtion 14 Master bevelopment/Specife Plan. The proposal by,the Agua Caliente Ba�ndiof. Cahuilla Indians Will include changes to Circulation, and .Streetscape, Land Use, Base t Development 2000442355 Standards and Consolidated I 'Development Incentives. The Section 14 Master.Development Plan/Specific Plan Area ,is bounded by Alejo Road to the north Ramon Road 'to the south, Sunrise Way to the east and Indian Canyon Drive to the west. The proposed"amendment involves'a comprehensive review and=update to the 'original I am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the United Master Development Plan/Specific Plan approved. States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter. I by the City Council in 2004. .. — - hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The- in said newspaper (set in type not smaller than non panel) proposal has been deemed 'a project", an Initial, in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any Study was,.prepared under>the provisions of'the supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: California Environmental `'Quality Act (CEQA): Guidelines, a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) will be reviewed by the City Council at the i Newspaper: The Desert Sun hearing. Members of the public may view this document at the Planning,Services Department, City Hall, 3200 East`Tahquitz Canyon;Way, Palm /s/zoi4 Springs between the hours of 8:00 a.m. antl B:Oo p.m.,Monday through Thursday and submit written comments.at,.or prior to,the City Council meeting. REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The Draft Specific lPlan, Initial Study/Environmental Assessment and other supporting documents regarding this project aFe also available for public j I acknowledge that I am a review at City Hall between the hours of 8 00,a.m.to i g principal clerk of the printer of 6:00 p.m Monday through Thursday,'Please contact The Desert Sun, printed and published weekly in the City I the Office :t the Clerk:appointment tment o e review , of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California. would Ilke to'sdhedule an ;appointment to review The Desert Sun was adjudicated a newspaper of general these,documents. circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the COMMENT'ON THIS APPLICATION: Response County of Riverside, State of California Case No. I to this notice may be made verbally at.fhe Public i 191236. Hearing and/or in writing,before the hearing.Written: comments (for mail or hand delivery)to: be made to the City Council by letter ` I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true _.. i James Thompson, City Clerk and correct. Executed on this 5th day of July, 2014 in - 3200E.Tahquitz Canyon Way. Palm Springs,GA 92262> Palm Springs,Ca' Any challenge of the proposed may be limited to raisin Project in court Y g poly those issues raised I at the public hearing described in this notice oriel written correspondence delivered to,thel01 Clerk at,or prior to,the:public hearing.(Government.Code . Section 65009(b)(2)). claran i An opportunity will be given'at said {iear'i fotitall- ,` , .interested persons to'be heart) Question's7egarding \b 14 this case may be directed to Edward-Rdbertson; Principal Planner,'at(760)323 8245 ,; I Si necesita ayuda done ;carta'`por favor'Ilame 1 1 a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y pueda hablar'con' Nadine Mager'telefono(760)323 8245. ,o, James Thompson,City Clerk