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DATE: September 4, 2013 Public Hearing
SUBJECT: APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND A CHANGE OF ZONE TO MODIFY THE CURRENT
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF SEVEN SEPARATE
PARCELS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY TO MULTIPLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider a proposed General Plan Amendment and a Change of
Zone application by the City of Palm Springs in response to the mandate of the currently
adopted Housing Element. The proposed amendment of the General Plan and Change of
Zone will modify seven separate parcels from their current designations to Multiple Family
Residential and High Density Residential Zones. The subject parcels are located in
different parts of the City and are presently vacant or under-developed.
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 NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT OF FOUR
SEPARATE PARCELS FROM MIXED USE TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
AND A CHANGE OF ZONE OF SEVEN SEPARATE PARCELS FROM THEIR
CURRENT ZONES TO R-3 AND R-4 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONES)"
PRIOR ACTIONS:
On June 26, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public hearing meeting to consider
this application. The Planning adopted the Negative Declaration and voted unanimously to
recommend approval to the City Council.
ITEM NO.
City Council Staff Report September 4,2013
Case 5.1294 GPA&ZC—Housing Element Update
Page 2 of 5
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Related Relevant Pnor C&Actions
10.24.07 The City Council adopted the updated Palm Springs General Plan, including a
Housing Element. The 2007 Housing Element was later certified by the
California Department of Housing and Community Development HCD
01.13.10 The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the current Housing
Element to the City Council
02.17.10 The City Council adopted the current Housing Element
03.03.10 The current Housing Element was certified by the California Department of
Housing & ommunity Development
01.24.13 The City of Palm Springs submitted its Housing Element Annual Progress
Report APR , to the Department of Housing & Community Development
06.26.13 The Planning Commission considered the application and recommended
approval to the City Council
Pre- iaafion Meeting
05.22.12 City staff participated in a meeting conducted by the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) regarding Regional Housing Needs
Assessment RHNA
11.20.13 City staff participated in a Housing Element Workshop organized by the
California Housing and Community Development
Public Outreach Meetings
05.29.13 Stakeholders workshop and presentations at the Mizell Senior Center
05.30.13 Stakeholders workshop and presentations at the Jesse James Center
Details of ation Request
Site Area
Net Acres 18.83 or 820,295.00 Square feet
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The State of California mandated an update to the General Plan Housing Element to
address the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) periodically. The
proposed General Plan amendment and Change of Zones applications were initiated by
the City and will involve seven separate parcels totaling approximately 18.8 acres of
vacant lands. The seven parcels were taken from the vacant site inventory contained in
Appendix D, of the Housing Data in the General Plan which was adopted in 2007. If
approved, the addition of the parcels is anticipated to enhance the City's residential
development resources in the next update of the City's Housing Element of the General
Plan. The seven parcels were identified as appropriate locations with capacity to
accommodate new high density residential development in the City. The established
criteria for the selection of these sites are as follows; first, they are vacant, they are free
from environmental constraints and they do have adequate infrastructure for new
development. The Housing Element addresses the housing needs of all economic
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Case 5.1294 GPA&ZC—Housing Element Update
Page 3 of 5
segments of the community, with a focus on special housing needs and lower income
households. The State law requires periodic updates of the Housing Element in part to
address changes in population and housing demand. Finally, the proposed amendment
and zone changes are proactive measures by the City designed to facilitate multi-family
housing development. The seven parcels are listed below with their Assessor's Parcel
Numbers, location, current General Plan and zoning designations.
PARCEL NOS, ADDRESSES,CURRENT&PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATION
Present Proposed Present Proposed
Pw%*Nos.. Addresses GP GPA Zone Zone
504-270-003 W. Via Olivera Road MU HDR R-2 R-3
505-182-007 N. Palm Canyon & E. Camino MU HDR C-1 R-3
505-182-010 N. Palm Canyon &W. Stevens MU HDR C-1 R-3
504-074-008 N. Palm Canyon &W Cabrillo MU HDR C-1 R-3
508-096 016 S. Avenida Caballeros HDR HDR CBD R-4
508-600-006 E. Ramon & Calle El Segundo HDR HDR CBD R-4
508-110 053 East Baristo Road HDR HDR CBD R-4
Keys:
GP.....General Plan
MU.....Mixed Use
HDR...High Density Residential
R-2.....Limited Multiple Residential Zone
C-1.....General Commercial; CBD....Central Business District
General Plan
The proposed General Plan Amendment is a reference to the reclassification of
approximately 18.8 acres from their various current designations to HDR (High Density
Residential) which will allow up to thirty (30) units per acre. The amendment is required to
increase and facilitate the production of affordable housing, consistent with the city's
goals, objectives, and policies. Also, if amended, the new designations will make it
possible to implement the provisions of the city's general plan housing element policies
and programs relating to the provision of affordable housing. Staff believes that re-
designation of the proposed parcels to Multiple Family Residential Zones will allow desired
uses on the subject sites consistent with the City's special and lower income housing as
required by the Stale law. Finally, there are no required Findings for an amendment to the
policies of the General Plan; the City may approve changes that the Council determines
would advance the improvement of the City.
Change of Zone
The proposed change of zone is to re-designate the affected sites equaling approximately
18.8 acres from their current zones to R-3 (Multi-Family Residence and Hotel). The
proposed change of zone is necessary to allow higher density residential uses on the
subject properties. Some of the existing zones on the affected properties will
accommodate limited medium-density multi-family uses; however, R-3 will allow higher
density residential uses.
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City Council Staff Report September 4, 2013
Case 5.1294 GPA&ZC—Housing Element Update
Page 4 of 5
Findings for the change of zone are found in PSZO Section 94.07.00 (A) as follows:
1. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map
and report.
The proposed changes to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zones will allow uses that are
appropriate and desirable at the subject sites. Given that some of the current zones at the
affected parcels allow residential uses, a change to higher densities will be in keeping with
the general plan and report. The proposed changes of zone are in conformity with the
General Plan and will further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses of the
adjacent and surrounding properties.
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 subject properties are either vacant or presently under-developed; they all have
established access ways, buffers and other necessary utilities. The proposed multi-family
residential zones will specifically allow uses that are needed to achieve housing
development necessary to accomplish relevant goals and policies supported by the City.
The subject properties are suited for residential uses permitted in the proposed R-3 zones;
moreover, supporting infrastructures already exist in the areas as well. The sizes of
parcels involved are determined to be adequate for residential development.
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 R-3 is proper at this time; the changes will specifically
help the City meet its goals to address housing need for those who are in need within the
community. The proposed R-3 Zone will not introduce any new uses not presently allowed
in the surrounding areas. If approved, the City will ensure through its discretionary review
and approval process that any future residential developments in the subject properties
will not have adverse effects on existing and future surrounding land uses.
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; there were no comments received at the end of comments
period. The project was found to have no significant adverse impacts. Thus a Notice of
Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration will be filed. Nevertheless, as required by CEQA,
the City will undertake separate environmental review of individual projects as they are
brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on environmental
issues at that time. If necessary, impacts will be assessed, and mitigation measures
recommended at that time.
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Case 5.1294 GPA&ZC—Housing Element Update
Page 5 of 5
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTIFICATION:
A public hearing notice for this project was advertised; as of the writing of this report, staff
has not received any co ment.
M. Margo heeler, AICP 'David Cit ager
Director of Planning Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution
Planning Commission Minutes from the meeting of June 26, 2013
Aerial Maps of properties
Copies of letters sent to affected property owners
Environmental Initial Study
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATIOIN AND APPROVING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND CHANGE OF
ZONE OF SEVEN SEPARATE PARCELS TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 18.8 ACRES INTO R-4 AND R-3
(MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONES; CASE NO.
5.1294-GPA/ZC.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs adopted its General Plan on October 17,
2008, by Resolution No. 22077; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs, ("Applicant') has filed an application with
the City pursuant to Section 94.07.00 of the Zoning Ordinance for a General Plan
Amendment and Change of Zone involving seven separate parcels within the
City; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Springs, California to consider Case No. 5.1245-GPA/ZC was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2013, a public hearing on the application was held by
the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2013, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
6335, recommending approval of said General Plan Amendment and Change of
Zone to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case 5.1294-GPA/ZC, was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2013, a public hearing on the application was held
by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms
of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and a Draft Negative
Declaration (ND) has been prepared for this project and has been distributed for
public review and comment in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but
not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
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City Council Resolution No.
Case No.5,1294 GPA&CZ June 26,2013
Page 2 of 3
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
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. Nevertheless, as required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate
environmental review of individual projects as they are brought forward for
consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on environmental issues at
that time. If necessary, impacts will be assessed, and mitigation measures
recommended at that time. The City Council independently reviewed and
considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration prior to its
review of this Project and the Negative Declaration reflects the Council's
independent judgment and analysis.
Section 2:
Findings for the change of zone are found in PSZO Section 94.07.00 (A). These
Findings and discussions are as follows:
1. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general
plan map and report.
The proposed changes to R-3 and R-4 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zones will
allow uses that are appropriate and desirable at the subject sites. Given that
some of the current zones at the affected parcels allow residential uses, a
change to higher densities will be in keeping with the general plan and report.
The proposed changes of zone are in conformity with the General Plan and will
further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses of the adjacent and
surrounding properties.
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 subject properties are either vacant or presently under-developed; they all
have established access ways, buffers and other necessary utilities. The
proposed multi-family residential zones will specifically allow uses that are
needed to achieve housing development necessary to accomplish relevant goals
and policies supported by the City. The subject properties are suited for
residential uses permitted in the proposed R-3 zones; moreover, supporting
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Case No.5.1294 GPA&CZ June 26,2013
Page 3 of 3
infrastructures already exist in the areas as well. The sizes of parcels involved
are determined to be adequate for residential development.
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 R-3 is proper at this time; the changes will
specifically help the City meet its goals to address housing need for those who
are in need within the community. The proposed R-3 Zone will not introduce any
new uses not presently allowed in the surrounding areas. If approved, the City
will ensure through its discretionary review and approval process that any future
residential developments in the subject properties will not have adverse effects
on existing and future surrounding land uses.
Section 3:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts the
Draft Negative Declaration, and approve the General Plan Amendment and
Change of Zone involving these seven separate parcels within the City:
1. 504-270-003
2. 504-182-007
3. 505-182-010
4. 504-074-008
5. 508096-016
6. 508-600-006
7. 508-110-053
ADOPTED this 4w day of September 2013.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
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Planning Commission Minutes 15
June 26, 2013
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Signs, (representing the applicant) provided etails pertaining t
style, color and dimensions of the signage.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed the height of the block letters.
Commissioner Munger made an amendment to the ion seconded by Commissioner
Calerdine to approve the size of the block letters 0-inches in height.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, it Donenfeld, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Robert ommissioner Weremiuk
NOES: Vice-Chair Hudso ommissioner Klatchko
Motion: J.R. Roberts, se ded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
ACTION: Ap e, subject to conditions, as amended:
To in se the block letters from 36-inches to 40-inches in height.
A mmmssioner Klatchko, Commissioner Munger,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice-Chair Hudson, Chair
Donenfeld
2D. A PROPOSAL BY THE CITY TO AMEND THE
LAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF SEVEN
SEPARATE PARCELS TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 18.8 ACRES TO HIGH
DENSITY AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Commissioner Klatchko recused himself on this item and left the Council Chamber at
2:03 pm.
Principal Planner Robertson provided a brief overview of the proposed project.
Chair Donenfeld opened the public hearing:
NICOLE CRISTE, Terra Nova Consulting, (representing the City of Palm Springs)
provided background information on the mandatory State requirements to update the
Housing Element.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
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June 26, 2013
Commissioner Calerdine noted that a map was not included to identify the location of
each of the sites.
The Commission requested clarification on other locations available to provide housing
and the allowed uses in the R-3 zone.
ACTION: To recommend approval of the Negative Declaration, the General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change to the City Council, with comment to direct staff to
provide further review to determine if the parcels are required for affordable housing
designation.
Motion: Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Munger and carried 5-1
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioner Munger, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk,
Vice-Chair Hudson, Chair Donenfeld
NOES: Commissioner Calerdine
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Klatchko
(THIS ITEM WAS HEARD OUT OF ORDER.)
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LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A KENN OG
CARE, BOARDING AND GROOMING) WITHIN A 3,552-SQ FOOT
SPACE OF A MULTI-TENANT INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDI OCATED AT
5000 CALLE SAN RAPHAEL, ZONE M-1, SECTION 20.
Chair Donenfeld re-opened the public hearing:
ANDREW WOOSTER, applicant, was available f uestions from the Commission.
There being no further appearances the p is hearing was closed.
The Commission requested clarifi on on the hours of operation, overnight boarding,
outdoor space and overnight st g in shifts.
Commissioner Munger r ested the entire building be supplied with air conditioning.
Commissioner C rdine made an amendment to the motion seconded by
Commissioner berts to allow overnight boarding.
AYES: ommissioner Klathko, Commissioner Roberts, Vice-Chair Hudson,
Commissioner Calerdine
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Department of Planning Service
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel:760-323-8245 • Fax:760-322-8360
June 4, 2013
Subject: General Plan Amendment &Zone Change
Location: East Ramon & Calle El Segundo
APN: 508-600-006
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the City of Palm Springs has initiated a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change of the above-referenced property. The proposed General Plan Amendment will
reclassify the property from its current designation of MU (Mixed-Use) to HDR (High Density
Residential); the new zoning designation will be R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential & Hotel).
The first public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change has been
scheduled before the Planning Commission on June 26, 2013. Please forward your comments
or questions to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner at (760) 323.8245, or through email at
Edward.Robvertson anoalmsoringsca.gov
Sincerely,
IETard O. Robertson
Principal Planner
Post Office Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 Web: www.pahnsprings-ca.gov 18
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City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning Service
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel:760-323-8245• Fax: 760-322-8360
June 4, 2013
Subject: General Plan Amendment & Zone Change
Location: North Palm Canyon Drive & El Camino
APN: 505-182-007
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the City of Palm Springs has initiated a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change of the above-referenced property. The proposed General Plan Amendment will
reclassify the property from its current designation of MU (Mixed-Use) to HDR (High Density
Residential); the new zoning designation will be R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential & Hotel).
,The first public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change has been
scheduled before the Planning Commission on June 26, 2013. Please forward your comments
or questions to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner at (760) 323.8245, or through email at
Edward.Robvertson(&—Palmsprinasca.aov
Sincerely,
EE ward 0 Robe
Principal Planner
Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 • Web: www.pahnsprings-ca.gov 19
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Department of Planning Service
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-323-8245•Fax:760-322-8360
June 4, 2013
Subject: General Plan Amendment &Zone Change
Location: North Palm Canyon Drive & West Cabrillo Road
APN: 504-074-008
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the City of Palm Springs has initiated a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change of the above-referenced property. The proposed General Plan Amendment will
reclassify the property from its current designation of MU (Mixed-Use) to HDR (High Density
Residential); the new zoning designation will be R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential & Hotel).
The first public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change has been
scheduled before the Planning Commission on June 26, 2013. Please forward your comments
or questions to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner at (760) 323.8245, or through email at
Edward Robvertson0)palmsorinasca aov
Sincerely,
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Edward O. Robertson
Principal Planner
Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 • Web: www.palmsprings-ca.gov 20
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Department of Planning Service
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs,CA 92262
Tel: 760-323-8245•Fax: 760-322-8360
June 4, 2013
Subject: General Plan Amendment &Zone Change
Location: North Palm Canyon Drive &West Stevens Road
APN: 505-182-010
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the City of Palm Springs has initiated a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change of the above-referenced property. The proposed General Plan Amendment will
reclassify the property from its current designation of MU (Mixed-Use) to HDR (High Density
Residential); the new zoning designation will be R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential & Hotel).
The first public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change has been
scheduled before the Planning Commission on June 26, 2013. Please forward your comments
or questions to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner at (760) 323.8245, or through email at
Edward.Robvertson0)Palmspririasca oov
Sincerely,
twearedrtson
Principal Planner
Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 • Web: www.pahnsprings-ca.gov 21
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City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning Service
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-323-8245 •Fax:760-322-8360
June 4, 2013
Subject: General Plan Amendment & Zone Change
Location: South Avenida Caballeros
APN: 508-096-016
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the City of Palm Springs has initiated a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change of the above-referenced property. The proposed General Plan Amendment will
reclassify the property from its current designation of MU (Mixed-Use) to HDR (High Density
Residential); the new zoning designation will be R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential & Hotel).
The first public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change has been
scheduled before the Planning Commission on June 26, 2013. Please forward your comments
or questions to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner at (760) 323.8245, or through email at
Edward.Robvertsona palms prinasca.gov
Sincerely,
Edward O. Robertson
Principal Planner
Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 • Web: www.pattnsprings-ca.gov 22
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• City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning Service
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-323-8245 • Fax: 760-322-8360
June 4, 2013
Subject: General Plan Amendment & Zone Change
Location: East Baristo Road
APN: 508-110-053
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the City of Palm Springs has initiated a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change of the above-referenced property. The proposed General Plan Amendment will
reclassify the property from its current designation of MU (Mixed-Use) to HDR (High Density
Residential); the new zoning designation will be R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential & Hotel).
The first public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change has been
scheduled before the Planning Commission on June 26, 2013. Please forward your comments
or questions to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner at (760) 323.8245. or through email at
Edward.Robvertsonl7o oalmsarinosca gov
Sincerely,
Edward O. Robertson
Principal Planner
Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 Web: www.patmsprings-ca.gov 2 3
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City of Palm Springs
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Department of Planning Service
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-323-8245• Fax:760-322-8360
June 4, 2013
Subject: General Plan Amendment & Zone Change
Location: West Via Olivera Road
APN: 504-270-003
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the City of Palm Springs has initiated a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change of the above-referenced property. The proposed General Plan Amendment will
reclassify the property from its current designation of MU (Mixed-Use) to HDR (High Density
Residential); the new zoning designation will be R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential & Hotel).
The first public hearing for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change has been
scheduled before the Planning Commission on June 26, 2013- Please forward your comments
or questions to Edward Robertson, Principal Planner at (760) 323.8245. or through email at
Edward.Robvertsonftalmsorinasca.gov
Sincerely,
Edward O. Robertson
Principal Planner
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Project Title: General Plan Amendment & Change of Zone
Case No. 5.1215-B GPA /ZC
Assessor's Parcel Nos. 504-270-003, 505-182-007, 505-182-010, 504-074-008, 508-096-016,
508-600-006 &508-1 10-053
Lead Agency Name and City of Palm Springs
Address: 3200 E.Tahquitz Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
Project Location: See Table below
Project Sponsor's Name and Cit of Palm Srin 3200 E.Tahquitz Way
Address: y pgs Palm Springs, California 92262
General Plan Designation(s): MU, MU, MU, MU, HDR, HDR, HDR
Zoning Designations: R-2, C-1, C-1, C-1, CBD, CBD, CBD
Contact Person: Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner
Phone Number: (760) 323-8245
Date Prepared June 4, 2013
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Description of the Project
The project is a General Plan Amendment and a Change of Zone application by the City of
Palm Springs. In response to the mandate of the currently adopted Housing Element, the
proposed amendment of the General Plan and Change of Zone will modify seven separate
parcels from their current designations to Multiple Family Residential and High Density Residential
Zones. The subject parcels are located throughout the City and are presently vacant or under-
developed. The seven parcels are listed below with their Assessor's Parcel Numbers, location,
current General Plan and zoning designations. The City is required to update the Housing
Element of the General Plan on a State-prescribed schedule. The current planning period is 2006
through 2014. The Housing Element addresses the housing needs of all economic segments of
the community, with a particular focus on jpecial housing needs and lower income households.
The update addresses all the mandated c&mponents required of the Housing Element, including
an evaluate of the effectiveness of goals, policies and programs in the 1998-2006 Housing
Element; statistical data; special housing needs; the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA); and goals, policies and programs for this planning period.
504-270-003 W. Via Olivera Road MU R-2 R-3
505-182-007 N. Palm Canyon & E. Carilino MU C-1 R-3
505-182-010 N. Palm Canyon & W. Stevens Rd. MU C-1 R-3
504-074-008 N. Palm Canyon & W Cabrillo Rd. MU C-1 R-3
508-096-016 S. Avenida Caballeros HDR CBD R-4
508-600-006 E. Ramon & Calle El Segundo HDR CBD R-4
508-110-053 East Baristo Road HDR CBD R-4
Keys:
MU.....Mixed Use
HDR...High Density Residential
R-2.....Limited Multiple Residential Zone
C-1.....General Commercial
CBD....Central Business District
Environmental Setting and Surrounding Land Uses
The GPA & ZC will apply to the seven parcels identified..
Other public agencies whose approval is required
None
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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
Hazards & Hazardous
❑ Materials ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality El Land Use/Planning
❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing
❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/
Traffic
❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
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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.
❑ 1 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.
❑ I 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.
Ce . 4. �3
and Robertson
Principal Planner Date
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PURPOSE OF THIS INITIAL STUDY
This Initial Study has been prepared consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15063, to determine
if the update of the Housing Element 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 a
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.
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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.
8) 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, it any, to reduce the impacts to less than significance.
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I. AESTHETICS Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
Would the project: Incorporated
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic ❑ ❑ Elvista?
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?
Setting
The City of Palm Springs is located in the valley floor in the southwest corner of the Coachella
Valley where Palm Canyon enters the valley from the south. The city is framed by views of the
San Jacinto Mountains to the south, west, and partially to the east; by open desert and the City
of Cathedral City to the east; and the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-d) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on aesthetics. The proposed amendment and zone change are to facilitate an
update to City's Housing Element; a policy document which establishes the goals,
policies and programs which address providing adequate housing for the period from
2006 to 2014. As required by CEQA, the City will undertake environmental review of
individual projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each
project's impacts on aesthetics at that time.
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It. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in
assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant 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 El El ,,
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pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural El El El M
use, or a Williamson Act contract? i
c) Involve other changes in the "existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Fd mland, El El El N
to non-agricultural use?
Setting
The City is an urban environment, and does not contain agricultural lands, or agricultural land
uses. Agriculture occurs in the eastern Coachella Valley, at least 15 miles to the east.
a)-c) No Impact. There are no designated farmlands in the City. As a result, no agricultural
land uses occur in the City, and zoning standards are not germane. There are no known
Williamson Act contracts in the City. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change will not change will have no impact on agricultural resources.
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Ill. 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 Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: Incorporated
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of ❑ El ❑
the 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 federal or state ambient air ❑ ❑ ❑ '
quality standard (including releasing
emissions which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Result in significant construction-related air ❑ ❑ ❑
quality impacts?
e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial ❑ El ❑
pollutant concentrations?
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f) Create objectionable odors affecting a El ❑ ❑
substantial number of people?
Setting
The City of Palm Springs is in the Coachella Valley. Palm Spring's climate is characterized by low
annual rainfall (2 to 6 inches per year) and low humidity with temperatures ranging from 800 F to
108° F in July and 40' F to 57° F in January. The City is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as relates to air quality management.
The SCAQMD maintains air quality monitoring stations in Palm Springs and Indio. The stations
monitor criteria pollutants ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter under
10 microns (PMio) and fine particulate matter 2.5 microns in size (PM2.5). The Coachella Valley is
currently a non-attainment area for particulate matter of 10 microns or less, and ozone.
a)-I) No Impact. The General Plan and Zone Change will have no impact on air quality. As
required by CEQA, the City will undertake environmental review of individual projects as
they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on air
quality at that time.
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IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Would the prOJECf: 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and Game
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 ❑ ❑
limited 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 Conservation Plan, or other ❑ ❑ ❑
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
Setting
The City is located in the Coachella, which is located in the Sonoran Desert. The most common
habitat in the City is creosote bush scrub. The City has participated in the preparation and
adoption of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP),
which establishes reserves for species of concern, requires the payment of a mitigation fee for
lands not designated for conservation, and requires the preparation of biological resource
studies for certain species. All projects proposed in the City are subject to the requirements of
the CVMSHCP.
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Discussion of Impacts
a)-f) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on biological resources. The amendment and Zone change will make no
changes to existing General Plan policies and programs geared toward the preservation
of species. As required by CEQA, the City will undertake environmental review of
individual projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each
project's impacts on biological resources at that time. Should sensitive species, wetlands,
riparian habitat or wildlife corridors occur on a particular property, impacts will be
assessed, and mitigation measures recommended if necessary, at that time.
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V. CULTURAL RESOURCES Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: 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 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique ❑ ❑ ❑
geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those El El ❑
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
Setting
The City occurs in the traditional territory of the Desert Cahuilla, with a history dating back to
1,000 BC. Evidence of Cahuilla occupation in the Coachella Valley dates to over 500 years ago,
when the Tribe settled around ancient Lake Cahuilla, in the area of present day La Quinta and
Indio. The canyons surrounding Palm Springs also have yielded evidence of use by the Tribe,
which took advantage of water sources, food sources from plants and animals, and rock for
tool-making.
The City's modern history began in the early 1870s, when John Guthrie McCallum purchased
land in the area, and later subdivided it. Rapid expansion in the area began in the 1920s, with
the City's spreading reputation as a health resort, and the increased interest from the Hollywood
movie community. Until the end of World War 11, architecture in the town site consisted primarily
of Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival structures. Development was centered along
Palm Canyon Drive, as hotels and shops were constructed. After World War 11, new development
tended to reflect modern architectural styles, and the City has recognized many post-war
buildings as historic.
The City occurs well outside the boundary of ancient Lake Cahuilla, an area where
paleontological resources have occurred. Further, soils in the City are generally post-Pleistocene
age alluvium from the surrounding mountains, too new in the context of paleontology to yield
fossilized remains.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-d) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on cultural resources. The amendment and changes will not alter existing
General Plan policies and programs intended for the preservation of cultural resources.
As required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate environmental review of individual
projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's
impacts on cultural resources at that time. The City will continue to confer with the Agua
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Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians on individual projects, to assure that potential impacts
are addressed and mitigated as construction occurs.
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VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of ❑ ❑ ❑
topsoil?
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 El(1994), creating substantial risks to life or El El M
property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative ❑ El Elwastewater disposal systems where sewers are ED
not available for the disposal of wastewater?
Setting
The San Andreas Fault zone is the major fault in the Coachella Valley. Breaks associated with the
Fault cover a generally northwest-southeast trending zone approximately 10 miles wide, north
and east of the City.There are no Alquist Priolo Fault Zones in the City.
Soils in the City consist of alluvial deposits which originated in the surrounding mountains, and
consist primarily of sands, silts and cobbles.
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Discussion of Impacts
a)-e) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone will have no
impact on geology or soils. As required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate
environmental review of individual projects as they are brought forward for
consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on both geology and soils at that
time.
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VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
waste 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
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 ❑ ❑
hazard 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?
Setting
The City's Fire Department and the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
implement regulation of hazardous material storage, use and transport. There are a number of
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small generators of hazardous materials in the City. Housing development in the future will result
in small quantities of household cleaners, chemicals and similar substances.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-h) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on hazards and hazardous materials. The eventual development of housing in
the future will not result in the transport, use or storage of significant quantities of
hazardous materials. The development of housing is not expected to affect emergency
response plans. The City is not subject to hazards from wildland fires. As required by
CEQA, the City will undertake separate environmental review of individual projects as
they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on
hazards and hazardous materials at that time.
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Vill. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: incorporated
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste El ❑ ❑
discharge 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 (e.g., th6 ❑ ❑ ❑
production rate of pre-existing nearby wells
would drop to a level which would not-.
support existing land uses or planned uses!or
which permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage.
pattern of the site or area, including th ough
the alteration of the course of a stream or ❑ ❑ ❑
river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on-or off, ite?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including thrpugh
the alteration of the course of a stream or ❑ ❑ ❑
river, 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
quality?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard
area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard ❑ ❑ ❑
Boundary 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,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
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Vill. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: Incorporated
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Setting
Desert Water Agency (DWA) supplies domestic water to the City. The DWA pumps water from a
number of wells throughout the area for domestic use. Groundwater has historically been the
principal source of domestic water in the City. DWA also recharges groundwater through
recharge basins located in the northwestern portion of the City. Sanitary sewer services to the
site will be provided at the City's treatment plant.
The City is implementing a master plan of drainage to address flood control issues. In addition,
the City requires that all projects contain the 100 year storm on-site, and implement stormwater
management plans to assure that the provisions of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) are adhered to.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-h) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on hydrology or water quality. As described above, the City implements standard
conditions of approval for all future projects to assure that water quality is preserved, and
stormwater is retained and does not affect other properties. As required by CEQA, the
City will undertake separate environmental review of individual projects as they are
brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on hydrology
and water quality at that time.
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IX. 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?
Setting
The City's General Plan includes a mix of residential, commercial, open space and institutional
uses. The Housing Element is a component of the General Plan, and identifies goals, policies
and programs to facilitate the development of housing throughout the community.
The City's Zoning Ordinance is the implementation tool for the General Plan. It includes zoning
districts which correspond to the General Plan's land use designations for each type of land use
in the City, and establishes development standards and guidelines for all types of uses.
The City participates in the implementation of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP), which provides for the preservation of sensitive species
throughout the Valley (please also see Biological Resources, above).
Discussion of Impacts
a)-c) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on land use and planning. The proposed amendments include changes required
in the Zoning Ordinance to comply with State law, but do not affect development
standards or guidelines already in place in that document. As required by CEQA, the
City will undertake separate environmental review of individual projects as they are
brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on land use
and planning at that time.
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X. MINERAL RESOURCES Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: Incorporated
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to ❑ ❑ ❑ 19
the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site ❑ ❑ Eldelineated on a local general plan, specific
plan or other land use plan?
Setting
The California Division of Mines and Geology identifies portions of Palm Springs as a resource
zone for aggregate/industrial minerals. The majority of the City is located in Mineral Resource
Zone 3 MRZ-3 (an area containing mineral deposits the significance of which cannot be
evaluated from available data). MRZ-2 areas are located in the northern portion of the City.
MRZ-2 represents an area where adequate information has been established to indicate that
significant mineral deposits are present, or where it has been judged that a high likelihood for
such deposits exists. Minerals in the Palm Springs area are limited to sand and gravel for
aggregate and/or decorative stone purposes and limestone.
Discussion of Impacts
a)•b) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on mineral resources. Lands designated for residential development in the City
do not occur on significant mineral resources. As required by CEQA, the City will
undertake separate environmental review of individual projects as they are brought
forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on mineral resources at
that time.
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XI. NOISE Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project result in: Incorporated
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the ❑ ❑ ❑
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
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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 ❑ ❑ Elor public 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 or working in the project area to El M
excessive noise levels?
Setting
The City of Palm Springs requires that the community noise equivalent level (CNEL) does not
exceed 65 dB at the exterior living areas (rear yards) or 45 dB at the habitable interior living area
for residential land uses.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-f) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on noise. Future residential projects will occur in all areas of the affected parcels;
the projects will be required to implement the City's noise attenuation standards. As
required by CEGA, the City will undertake separate environmental review of individual
projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's
impacts on noise at that time.
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XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: Incorporated
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
area, either directly (for example, by
proposing new 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?
Setting
The City's population in 2010 Census is estimated to be 47,601. This population is housed in a total
of 33,558 housing units. Single family attached and detached developments represent 56% of
the current housing stock.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-c) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on population and housing. The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change is
a process required to the City's Housing Element Update. Additional residential land uses
in the affected districts is intended to address the City's need for housing for the period
from 2006 through 2014. The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), which assigns
the City its share of the number of housing units needed State-wide, has been
developed using the some growth projections used by the Southern California
Association of Governments and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments.
These projections were also used in the preparation of the City's General Plan and
associated EIR, which were adopted in October of 2007. The zone change would
change land use designations, and could affect the number of housing units which will
be built in the future. As a result, the new residential zones could induce growth. As
required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate environmental review of individual
projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's
impacts on population and housing at that time.
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XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project result in: 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? ❑ ❑ ❑.
Setting
Fire Protection. The Palm Springs Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency
medical service to the City. The Department currently operates five fire stations located
throughout the city. The City has established maximum fire response time at five minutes.
Police Protection. The City of Palm Springs Police Department provides law enforcement
services within the City limits. The Department has a Services Division and an Operations Division.
The Department does not have a standard ratio of officers to population, but does have a
desired response time of 6 minutes for emergency calls and 20 minutes for non-emergency calls.
Schools. The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) provides educational services for grades
K-12 in the City of Palm Springs. Currently, there are 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1
high school in the City. PSUSD is authorized to collect school facilities fees as provided for in
Government Code Section 53080 et. seq. and 65995 et seq.
Parks. The City of Palm Springs has seven parks located on approximately 14D-acres within its
boundaries. The City has a standard park ratio of 5 acres of parkland for every 1,000 population
as required by City Ordinance 1632.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-e) No Impact The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on public services. In the future when housing projects occur on the affected
properties, developers will be required to contribute to the City's emergency services
CFD, to offset the costs of providing emergency services to new development. Similarly,
all projects will be assessed State-mandated school fees, and will be assessed Quimby
fees, or will provide parkland within their boundaries, to address the need for additional
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parks. Finally, as required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate environmental
review of individual projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate
each project's impacts on public services at that time.
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XIV. RECREATION Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: Incorporated
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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 •f 0 El El El
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
Setting
In addition to the 140-acres of developed parkland and several public and private golf courses,
the City also includes a system of hiking/equest(an trails as well as bikeways. Other recreational
offerings in the area include the Whitewater Wilderness Study Area and the Murray, Andreas and
Palm Canyon recreation areas which are operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-b) No Impact. The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on
recreation. As described above, future housing projects will be assessed Quimby fees, or
will provide parkland within their boundaries, to address the need for additional parks. As
required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate environmental review of individual
projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's
impacts on recreation at that time.
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XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigalion Impact
Would the project: Incorporated
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 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
intersections) 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)?
Setting
The City's General Plan Circulation Element was developed to address the impacts of the land
uses proposed in the Land Use Element. It establishes a system of arterial, collector and local
roadways which are designed to carry the anticipated build out traffic generated throughout
the City, as well as in the region. Housing projects in the future are expected to occur
throughout the new residential zones, and will integrate into the existing roadway system.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-g) No Impact. The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on
traffic. The proposed amendments and new zoning designations are expected to
change the General Plan land use designations, and therefore could affect the volume
or location of trips which are projected to occur in the future. As required by CEQA, the
City will undertake separate environmental review of individual projects as they are
brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on traffic at
that time.
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XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant Unless Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Would the project: 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 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 regulations related to solid waste?
Setting
The City owns a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) located at 4375 Mesquite Way. The plant
has a capacity of approximately 10.9 mgd and demands typically range from 7 to 8 mgd.
Water service is provided by the Desert Water Agency (DWA). DWA obtains most of its water
supply from groundwater. The City is located within two subbasins of the Coachella Valley
Ground Water Basin: The Mission Creek subbasin; and the Garnet Hill and Palm Springs subareas
of the Whitewater Subbasin.
Solid waste service is provided by Palm Springs Disposal Service. Solid waste generated in the
City is sent to the Edom Hill transfer station, located in the City of Cathedral City. Permitted
throughput of the facility is 2,600 tons per day. Solid waste from the transfer station is disposed of
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at one of three landfills: Lambs Canyon (remaining capacity 25,967,000 cubic yards); Badlands
Landfill (remaining capacity 15,036,809 cubic yards); or El Sobrante Landfill (remaining capacity
184,930,000 cubic yards) (City of Palm Springs, 2005).
Drainage from the surrounding mountains drains to the Valley floor and is directed by sheet flow,
channels, and other improvements including levees, reinforced concrete pipe and drainage
channels to the Palm Canyon Wash and the Whitewater River.
Discussion of Impacts
a)-g) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on utilities or service systems. Future housing projects will be required to
implement sanitary sewer, domestic water and drainage plans which meet the City's
standards. All projects will also be required to provide solid waste collection and
recycling. As required by CEQA, the City will undertake separate environmental review of
individual projects as they are brought forward for consideration, and evaluate each
project's impacts on utilities and service systems at that time.
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XVII. 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 Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact Unless Impact
Mitigation
Does the project: 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 El El Elplant 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ ED
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) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
impact on either biological or cultural resources. The Housing Element is a policy
document which directs future development in the City. Projects proposed in the future
to implement the Element's goals, policies and programs will be reviewed and mitigated
as necessary.
b) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
cumulative impacts. The proposed changes in the land use designations could have
some impacts that were not assessed or analyzed in the General Plan Land Use Element;
nonetheless, separate environmental review will be performed as the affected parcels
are brought forward for consideration.
c) No Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no
environmental effect on human beings. As required by CEQA, the City will undertake
environmental review of individual projects as they are brought forward for
consideration, and evaluate each project's impacts on people at that time.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION
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Date: September 4, 2013
Subject: Case 5.1294 — GPA and Change of Zone
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathie Hart, 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 September 24, 2013.
1 declare 1l` under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Kathie Hart, 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 and on August 22, 2013.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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I, Kathie Hart, 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 August 22, 2013, in a sealed envelope, with postage prepaid,
and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. (6 notices)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE 5.1294
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT & CHANGE OF ZONE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold
a public hearing at its meeting of September 4, 2013. 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 the City of Palm Springs for a General
Plan Amendment (GPA) and a Change of Zone (CZ) to re-designate seven separate parcels
totaling approximately 18.8 acres to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) zone.
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, a Draft 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. and 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday and submit written comments at, or prior to, the City Council meeting.
REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this 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 letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
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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 M. Margo Wheeler, AICP, Director of Planning Services, at
(760) 323-8245.
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