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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/11/2012 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.C. ;OQ pALM$,. iy u n 4 + �MOARO\ cq41F0R��p CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: July 11, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: Case No. 5.1281 — CHANGE OF ZONE — CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Planning Department SUMMARY On May 16, 2012, the City Council initiated and introduced for first reading a Change of Zone for city-owned properties from their current designations to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone. Following a public hearing on June 131, 2012, the Planning Commission adopted a recommendation to re-zone eighteen city-owned properties to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses (CU) Zone. The ordinance is now ready for final adoption following a required public hearing. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; 2. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. _, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF EIGHTEEN PARCELS FROM VARIOUS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT (CIVIC USES) ZONE, CASE NO. 5.1281 CZ (CHANGE OF ZONE)." BACKGROUND: The subject parcels are located throughout the City and are presently vacant or developed with public uses, including public parking lots, fire stations, and cultural facilities. The eighteen parcels are listed below with their location / address /Assessors Parcel Number and their current zones: Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 ITEM NO. IG City Council Staff Report July 11, 2012 Case No. 5.1281 —Change of Zone—Various City-owned Properties Page 2 of 4 Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd &Avenida Caballeros)RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD DISCUSSION: The subject properties are located throughout the City, from the Visitor Center at Tram Way to Fire Station No. 4 on Laverne. Many of the lots are public parking facilities in the downtown area, from Alejo to Ramon. Vacant properties that support the Convention Center and other Section 14 development are included, as well. The proposed redesignation to CC / CU will more correctly describe on the zoning map the current use of these properties and assure that their future uses are consistent with the needs of the community. General Plan The proposed change of zone was evaluated by the Planning Commission and found to be consistent with policies and goals of the City's General Plan (meeting minutes not available). The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report, because the proposed changes from C-B-D, C-1 (etc.) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allows uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses, which may be accommodated in all General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories of the adjacent and surrounding properties. A General 'Plan amendment is not necessary to allow the change of zone, as proposed. Change of Zone. The project proposes to change the zone designation from a number of different zones to Civic Center District / Civic Uses. The change of zone is necessary to correctly align the zoning map with existing and anticipated uses for the properties. 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. 02 City Council Staff Report July 11, 2012 Case No. 5.1281 —Change of Zone—Various City-owned Properties Page 3 of 4 The proposed changes from C-13-13, C-1 (etc.) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allow uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses, which may be accommodated in all General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories 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 city-owned and either vacant or presently developed and established with parks, parking lots and other civic-oriented uses, including appropriate accessory uses, access ways and buffers. The proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone specifically allows public uses and uses accessory thereto, and therefore, the properties are suited for the uses permitted in the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone. 3. The proposed change of zone is necessary and proper at this time, and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents. The change of zone to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone is specifically designed to identify and regulate the public uses in which the subject properties are presently or anticipated to be developed, and further because the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone will not introduce any new uses not presently allowed in the current zones, but assures that parks, public parking and other public facilities are available to serve adjacent and surrounding land uses. Environmental Assessment Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the proposed Change of Zone has been deemed "a project". The Planning Commission has recommended that the propose change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) be deemed Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The proposed change of zone restricts the potential 'uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ai Ing, A Dir. of Ping Svcs Tom A. Wilso Asst City Manager, Dev't Svcs 03 City Council Staff Report July 11, 2012 Case No. 5.1281 —Change of Zone—Various City-owned Properties Page 4 of 4 David H. Ready, City Ma Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance— Change of Zone—Various City-owned Properties 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6278 (adopted June 13, 2012) 3. Planning Commission Staff Report (June 13, 2012) 04 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF EIGHTEEN PARCELS FROM VARIOUS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT (CIVIC USES) ZONE, CASE NO. 5.1281 CZ (CHANGE OF ZONE) City Attomey's Summary This ordinance amends the Palm Springs Zoning Map to designate eighteen City-owned properties as Civic Center District/Civic Uses from their current zone designations. The City council of the City of Palm Springs hereby finds: A. On May 16, 2012, the City Council initiated and introduced for first reading an ordinance for a Change of Zone for certain specific parcels from their current zoning designation to Civic Center District/ Civic Uses Zone, as follows: Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (NM/corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR Cork n Bottle (342-344 N. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Desert Hotel Property (284 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McKinney Parcel (190 West Sunny Dunes) C-2 McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd & Avenida Caballeros)RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD 05 Ordinance No. 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 2 of 5 B. The proposed change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and it has been recommended that the propose amendment be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act, because the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. C. A notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California for Case 5.1281 CZ (Change of Zone) was given in accordance with applicable law. D. On June 13, 2012, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held to review said case and at said hearing the Planning Commission reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented and voted to recommend a Categorical Exemption for the project under CEQA and to recommend approval of change of zone. E. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California for Case 5.1281 CZ was given in accordance with applicable law. F. On , 2012, a public hearing on Case 5.1281 CZ was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law and at said hearing the City Council carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. G. A Change of Zone is adopted by ordinance and includes two readings and a thirty-day period before it is effective. H. An ordinance was prepared for two readings before this Council for the approval of Case 5.1281 CZ. I. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report, because the proposed changes from C-B-D, C-1 (eta) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allows uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses, which are permitted in the applicable General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories of the adjacent and surrounding properties. J. 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, 06 Ordinance No. 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 3 of 5 because the subject properties are city-owned and either vacant or presently developed and established with parks, parking lots and other civic-oriented uses, including appropriate accessory uses, access ways and buffers; the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone specifically allows public uses and uses accessory thereto, and therefore, the properties are suited for the uses permitted in the proposed Civic Center District /Civic Uses zone. K. 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, because the change of zone to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone is specifically designed to identify and regulate the public uses in Which the subject properties are presently or anticipated to be developed, and further because the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone will not introduce any new uses not presently allowed in the current zones, but assures that parks, public parking and other public facilities are available to serve adjacent and surrounding land uses. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council hereby determines that the propose change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. Section 2. The City Council amends the Palm Springs Zoning Map to change the zoning designation of the following properties from the current zone, as shown, to Civic Center District/ Civic Uses Zone: Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, ,014) HDR Cork n Bottle (342-344 N. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Desert Hotel Property (284 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD 07 Ordinance No. 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 4 of 5 Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McKinney Parcel (190 West Sunny Dunes) C-2 McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd &Avenida Caballeros)RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Section 3. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage. Section 4. Publication: The City Clerk is hereby ordered to and directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or summary thereof or a display advertisement, duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law. ADOPTED this th day of , 2012. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk CERTIFICATION: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 08 Ordinance No. 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 5 of 5 James Thompson, City' Clerk City of Palm Springs, California \ 09 RESOLUTION NO. 6278 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FOR APPROVAL OF CASE 5.1281 CZ, A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF EIGHTEEN PARCELS FROM VARIOUS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT (CIVIC USES) ZONE. WHEREAS, on May 16, 2012, the City Council initiated and introduced for first reading an ordinance for a Change of Zone for certain specific parcels from their current zoning designation to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone, including: Blue Coyote Parking Lot(APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center(277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR Cork n Bottle (342-344 N. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Desert Hotel Property (284 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD - Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McKinney Parcel (190 West Sunny Dunes) C-2 McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Sub leasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd & Avenida Caballeros) RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center(2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library(100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD ; and WHEREAS, the proposed change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and it has been recommended that the propose amendment be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act, because O the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to Planning Commission Resolution No. 6278 June 13, 2012 Case 5.1281 CZ Page 2 of 3 j those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities; and WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California for Case 5.1281 CZ (Change of Zone) was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2012, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held to review said case and at said hearing the Planning Commission reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented and voted to recommend a Categorical Exemption for the project under CEQA and to recommend approval of change of zone. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that the propose change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. SECTION 2: Pursuant to PSZC Section 94.07.00 (Change of Zone), the Planning Commission finds as follows: 1. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report. The proposed changes from C-B-D, C-1 (etc.) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allows uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses, which are permitted in the applicable General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories iof 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 city-owned and either vacant or presently developed and established with parks, parking lots and other civic-oriented uses, including appropriate accessory uses, access ways and buffers. The proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone specifically allows public uses and uses accessory thereto, and therefore, the properties are suited for the uses permitted in the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone. it Planning Commission Resolution No. 6278 June 13, 2012 Case 6.1281 CZ Page 3 of 3 3. The proposed change of zone is necessary and proper at this time, and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents. The change of zone to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone is specifically designed to identify and regulate the public uses in which the subject properties are presently or anticipated to be developed, and further because the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone will not introduce any new uses not presently allowed in the current zones, but assures that parks, public parking and other public facilities are available to serve adjacent and surrounding land uses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council determine that the proposed change of zone Case 5.1281 CZ is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act and also recommends adoption of an ordinance to approve a change the zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) of eighteen city-owned properties to Civic Center District/ Civic Uses Zone, as set forth in Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 13th day of June 2012. AYES: 5, Klatchko, Calerdine, Roberts, Hudson and Chair Donenfeld NOES: None ABSENT: 1, Conrad ABSTAIN: 1, Munger ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA w P Dior of P Services 12 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF; PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF EIGHTEEN PARCELS FROM VARIOUS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT' (CIVIC USES)ZONE, CASE NO. 5.1281 CZ (CHANGE OF ZONE) CityAttorney's Summary This ordinance amends the Palm Springs Zoning Map to designate eighteen City-owned properties as Civic Center District Civic Uses from their current zone designations. The City council of the City of Palm Springs hereby finds: A. On May 16, 2012, the City Council initiated and introduced for first reading an ordinance for a Change of Zone for certain specific parcels from their current zoning designation to Civic Center District/ Civic Uses Zone, as follows: Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center(277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, '-014) HDR Cork n Bottle (342-344 N. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Desert Hotel Property (284 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McKinney Parcel (190 West Sunny Dunes) C-2 McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subieasehold (S/E comer Amado Rd & Avenida Caballeros)RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD 13 Ordinance No. 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 2 of 5 B. The proposed change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and it has been recommended that the propose amendment be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act, because the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. C. A notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California for Case 5.1281 CZ (Change of Zone) was given in accordance with applicable law. D. On June 13, 2012, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held to review said case and at said hearing the Planning Commission reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented and voted to recommend a Categorical Exemption for the project under CEQA and to recommend approval of change of zone. E. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California for Case 5.1281 CZ was given in accordance with applicable law. F. On 2012, a public hearing on Case 5.1281 CZ was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law and at said hearing the City Council carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. G. A Change of Zone is adopted by ordinance and includes two readings and a thirty-day period before it is effective. H. An ordinance was prepared for two readings before this ,Council for the approval of Case 5.1281 CZ I. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report, because the proposed changes from C-B-D, C-1 (etc.) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allows uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses, which are permitted in the applicable General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories of the adjacent and surrounding properties. J. 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 14 other considerations deemed relevant by the commission and council, Ordinance No. 12012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 3 of 5 a because the subject properties are city-owned and either vacant or presently developed and established with parks, parking lots and other civic-oriented uses, including appropriate accessory uses, access ways and buffers; the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone specifically allows public uses and uses accessory thereto, and therefore, the properties are suited for the uses permitted in the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone. K. 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, because the change of zone to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone is specifically designed to identify and regulate the public uses in which the subject properties are presently or anticipated to be developed, and further because the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone will not introduce any new uses not presently allowed in the current zones, but assures that parks, public parking and other public facilities are available to serve adjacent and surrounding land uses. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council hereby determines that the propose change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. Section 2. The City Council amends the Palm Springs Zoning Map to change the zoning designation of the following properties from the current zone, as shown, to Civic Center District/ Civic Uses Zone: Blue Coyote Parking Lot(APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center(277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -914) HDR Cork n Bottle (342-344 N. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Desert Hotel Property(284 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD 15 AO�QAlM SA4 iy c V N a R f nS W 4PICRIEV\ cq1/FORe�P Planning Commission Staff Report June 13, 2012 Case: 5.1281 CZ Application Type: Change of Zone (CZ) Location: Various Locations throughout the City (18 parcels) Applicant: City of Palm Springs Zone: Various General Plan: Various APN: Various From: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application by City of Palm Springs to change the zone designation of eighteen separate parcels from their current designations to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open the public hearing and receive any testimony. 2. Adopt the attached draft resolution recommending the City Council change the zoning designation of eighteen parcels from various current zoning designations to Civic Center District (Civic Uses) Zone. PRIOR ACTIONS TAKEN ON THE PROJECT: On May 16, 2012, the City Council initiated the Change of Zone for city-owned properties from their current designations to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone. 16 Planning Commission Staff Report June 13, 2012 Case 5.1281 —Change of Zone Page 2 of 4 BACKGROUND AND SETTING: The subject parcels are located throughout the City and are presently vacant or developed with public uses, including public parking lots, fire stations, and cultural facilities. The eighteen parcels are listed below with their location / address /Assessors Parcel Number and their current zones: Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd &Avenida Caballeros)RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD ANALYSIS: The subject properties are located throughout the City, from the Visitor Center at Tram Way to Fire Station No. 4 on Laverne. Many of the lots are public parking facilities in the downtown area, from Alejo to Ramon. Vacant properties that support the Convention Center and other Section 14 development are included, as well. The proposed redesignation to CC / CU will more correctly describe on the zoning map the current use of these properties and assure that their future uses are consistent with the needs of the community. General Plan The proposed change of zone was evaluated and found to be consistent with policies and goals of the City's General Plan. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report, because the proposed changes from C-B-D, C-1 (etc.) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allows uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses,! which may be accommodated in all General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories of the adjacent and surrounding properties. A 17 Planning Commission Staff Report June 13, 2012 Case 5.1281 —Change of Zone Page 3 of 4 General Plan amendment is not necessary to allow the change of zone, as proposed. Change of Zone. The project proposes to change the zone designation from a number of different zones to Civic Center District / Civic Uses. The change of zone is necessary to correctly align the zoning map with existing and anticipted uses for the properties. 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 from C-B-D, C-1 (etc.) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allow uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses, which may be accommodated in all General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories 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 city-owned and either vacant or presently developed and established with parks, parking lots and other civic-oriented uses, including appropriate accessory uses, access ways and buffers. The proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone specifically allows public uses and uses accessory thereto, and therefore, the properties are suited for the uses permitted in the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone. 3. The proposed change of zone is necessary and proper at this time, and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents. The change of zone to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone is specifically designed to identify and regulate the public uses in which the subject properties are presently or anticipated to be developed, and further because the proposed Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone will not introduce any new uses not,presently allowed in the current zones, but assures that parks, public parking and other public facilities are available to serve adjacent and surrounding land uses. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the proposed Change of Zone has been deemed "a project". Staff has determined that the propose change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) may be deemed Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public I$ Planning Commission Staff Report June 13, 2012 Case 5.1281 —Change of Zone Page 4 of 4 purposes and also does not increase land use densities. NOTIFICATION: A public hearing notice was advertised and was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of the subject property. As of the writing of this report, staff has not received any comment. Craig A. Ewing, AICP Director of Planning Services ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Resolution and Ordinance 19 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION City Council Meeting Date: July 11, 2012 Subject: CASE 5.1281 CZ— CHANGE OF ZONE —VARIOUS PROPERTIES AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING 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 June 28, 2012, 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. �L��/ Kathie Hart, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk 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 as a 1/8 page display ad on June 30, 2012. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. U�co& 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 on June 28, 2012. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. �L Kathie Hart, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk 20 The Desert Sun Certificate of Publication 750 N Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-778-45781 Fax 760-778-4731 State Of California ss: County of Riverside Advertiser: CITY OF PALM SPRINGSlLEGALS PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS CA 922632 2000329667 1 am over the age of 18years old, a citizen of the United States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter. I hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared No 1990 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS in said newspaper (set in type not smaller than non panel) ORDINANCE NO.1808 in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not In any AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SEC- TIONS92.23.01 AND 92.23.02 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RE- LATING TOAMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CEN- Newspaper .The Desert Sun TER DISTRICT ZONE(CASE 5.1280 ZTA). City Attorneys Summary This Ordirence renames the Civic Centeamemdr certain develoazpmnu stans certain tla as too mplemenl the purpose7/26/2012 - of the zone. ORDINANCE NO:1809 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE GNA ON AOF EGHTEEN CHE TPARCELHE IS GFROM - VARIOUS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONSCIVIC USES) ZONE, CASE NOR 5.1281RICZ (CHANGE OF ZONE) I acknowledge that I am a principal clerk of the printer of City Pummel's Summary. This ordinance amends the Palm Springs Zoning The Desert Sun, printed and published weekly in the City Map m designote.eighteen City-OW Pra?erues of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California. as CNic Can ora eig I Cmc Uses trom their cur- The Desert Sun was adjudicated a newspaper of general rent one designations. circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the CERTIFICATION County of Riverside, State of California Case No. STATE OF CALIFORNIA) 191236. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDEEI ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS) of I,JAMES THOMPSON,Clty Clerk of the Cary r- ealm Springs,California,done aby certty that Or- 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true dlnance Nos. 1808 and 1809 is a till, that and maw and was_introduced at a regular and correct. Executed on this 26th day of July, 2012 in meatinTq of t�ce Palm SprigsreCgduy�Ccurki on May 16,20 6,Cit 20 2 a d adoeld on1eJuty il,2uar by Ne foilow Palm Springs,Calfo --l— - erg vote: AYES: Councilm rmber Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin, Counwtilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Te Foes,and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: Nom ne. ABSENT: None. / ABSTAIN: None. - James Thompson,Cityry Clerk Declaran rqnatUf� City of Palm Springs,Cardogea w , Published:TrA112 C1 C'7 <V The Desert Sun Certificate of Publication 750 N Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-778-4578/Fax 760-778-4731 State Of California ss: County of Riverside Advertiser: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/LEGALS PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS CA 922632 2000325755 No 1739 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I am over the age of 18years old, a citizen of the United CITY COUNCIL States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter. I CITY OF PALM SPRINGS hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared CASE 5.1281 CZ-CHANGE OF ZONE in said newspaper (set in type not smaller than non Paris[) VARIOUS PROPERTIES in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: 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 11, 2012. The City Council meeting begins Newspaper: .The Desert Sun at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at City Hell, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way,Palm Springs. 6/30/2012 The purpose of this hearing is to consider a recommendation by the Planning Commission for a change of zone(CZ),for the properties listed below from the current zones as shown to CU- Civic Uses Zone(formerly the"CC"Civic Center District Zone): Blue Coyote Parking Lot(APN 513-082-023,-040) CBD Casa del Camino Property(APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot(NA9 corner Aisle and Belamo Roads) R-2 I acknowledge that I am a principal dark of the printer of Convention Center(277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD164 The Desert Sun, printed and published week[ in the CI Convention Center Parking Lot(APN 508-034-012,-013,-014) HDR Y City Downtown Parking Garage(275 S.Indian Canyon Drive) CBD of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, Stale of California. Fire Station No.1(277 N.Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD The Desert Sun was adjudicated a newspaper of general Fire Station No.4(1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the Food Court Parking Lot(APN 513-082-043) CBD County of Riverside, State of California Case No. Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot(261-265 N.Indian Canyon Drive) CBD 191236. Jackie Lee Houston Plaza(APN 008-609-883) HDR. McManus Village(211-233 S.Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater(128 S.Palm Canyon Ddve CBD I declare Under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true Prairie Schooner Parcel(APN 508-055-008,-009,-007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold(S/E corner Amado Rd&Avenida Caballeros) RA and correct. Executed on this 30th day of June, 2012 in Vineyard Parking Lot(APN 513-153-015,-016,-25) CBD VsItor Center(2901.N.Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Palm Springs,California. Welwood Murray Memorial Library(100 S.Palm Canyon Drive) CBD ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:The project is proposed as Categorically Exempt from the terms of the California 6Q Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Section 15305 < D_1 Gam_:_ - (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations)of the Guidelines for car the California Environmental Quality Act.Members of the public Ql may view this document at the Planning Services Department, D@'I mnPsZ%gndhl City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs >. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Z-1 �—r to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and submit written V< j_U ^� comments at,or prior to,the City Council meeting. d I } `\-9 = wf' REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The staff report and other C ) ZU /I supporting documents regarding this are available for public cwv < 1 V review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 F-- o a.m. and 2:00.p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. na 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: 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 Section65009[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 Craig A.Ewing,AICP,Director of Planning Services, at(760)323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carts, porfavor Ilame a Is Ciudad de Palm Springs y pue le hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760)323-8245. James Thompson,City Clerk Published:6/30/12 - - - oa zoommsw� CITY OF PALM SPRINGS NOTIFICATION City Council Meeting Date: July 11, 2012 Subject: Ordinance No. 1808 & 09 - Summary 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 Ordinance Summaries were published in the Desert Sun on July 26, 2012. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. �- Kathie Hart, CIVIC 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 Ordinance Summaries 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 26, 2012. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Kathie Hart, CIVIC Chief Deputy City Clerk CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ORDINANCE NO. 1808 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 92.23.00, 92.23.01, AND 92.23.02 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT ZONE (CASE 5.1280 ZTA). City Attorney's Summary This Ordinance renames the Civic Center District Zone as the Civic Uses Zone and amends certain development standards to implement the purpose of the zone. ORDINANCE NO. 1809 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF EIGHTEEN PARCELS FROM VARIOUS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT (CIVIC USES) ZONE, CASE NO. 5.1281 CZ (CHANGE OF ZONE) City Attorney's Summary This ordinance amends the Palm Springs Zoning Map to designate eighteen City-owned properties as Civic Center District/Civic Uses from their current zone designations. CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance Nos. 1808 and 1809 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on May 16, 2012, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 11, 2012, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. mes Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California ORDINANCE NO. 1809 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF EIGHTEEN PARCELS FROM VARIOUS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT (CIVIC USES) ZONE, CASE NO. 5.1281 CZ (CHANGE OF ZONE) CityAttorney's Summary This ordinance amends the Palm Springs Zoning Map to designate eighteen City-owned properties as Civic Center District/Civic Uses from their current zone designations. The City council of the City of Palm Springs hereby finds: A. On May 16, 2012, the City Council initiated and introduced for first reading an ordinance for a Change of Zone for certain specific parcels from their current zoning designation to Civic Center District/ Civic Uses Zone, as follows: Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (NNW corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR Cork n Bottle (342-344 N. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Desert Hotel Property (284 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McKinney Parcel (190 West Sunny Dunes) C-2 McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd &Avenida Caballeros)RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Ordinance No. 1809 July 11, 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 2 of 4 B. The proposed change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and it has been recommended that the propose amendment be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act, because the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. C. A notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California for Case 5.1281 CZ (Change of Zone) was given in accordance with applicable law. D. On June 13, 2012, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held to review said case and at said hearing the Planning Commission reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented and voted to recommend a Categorical Exemption for the project under CEQA and to recommend approval of change of zone. E. A notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California for Case 5.1281 CZ was given in accordance with applicable law. F. On July 11, 2012, a public hearing on Case 5.1281 CZ was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law and at said hearing the City Council carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. G. A Change of Zone is adopted by ordinance and includes two readings and a thirty- day period before it is effective. H. An ordinance was prepared for two readings before this Council for the approval of Case 5.1281 CZ. I. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the general plan map and report, because the proposed changes from C-B-D, C-1 (etc.) to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone allows uses on the subject sites, including parks, public parking and other civic-oriented uses, which are permitted in the applicable General Plan Land Use Categories, and further support and serve the General Plan Land Uses Categories of the adjacent and surrounding properties. J. 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, because the subject properties are city-owned and either vacant or presently developed and Ordinance No. 1809 July 11, 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 3 of 4 established with parks, parking lots and other civic-oriented uses, including appropriate accessory uses, access ways and buffers; the proposed Civic Center District/ Civic Uses zone specifically allows public uses and uses accessory thereto, and therefore, the properties are suited for the uses permitted in the proposed Civic Center District/ Civic Uses zone. K. 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, because the change of zone to the Civic Center District / Civic Uses zone is specifically designed to identify and regulate the public uses in which the subject properties are presently or anticipated to be developed, and further because the proposed Civic Center District/Civic Uses Zone will not introduce any new uses not presently allowed in the current zones, but assures that parks, public parking and other public facilities are available to serve adjacent and surrounding land uses. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council hereby determines that the propose change of zone (Case 5.1281 CZ) is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because the proposed change of zone restricts the potential uses of the subject properties to those relating to public purposes and also does not increase land use densities. Section 2. The City Council amends the Palm Springs Zoning Map to change the zoning designation of the following properties from the current zone, as shown, to Civic Center District / Civic Uses Zone: Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR Cork n Bottle (342-344 N. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Desert Hotel Property (284 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McKinney Parcel (190 West Sunny Dunes) C-2 McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Ordinance No. 1809 July 11, 2012 Case 5.1281 Change of Zone Page 4 of 4 Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd & Avenida Caballeros)RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD Section 3. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage. Section 4. Publication: The City Clerk is hereby ordered to and directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or summary thereof or a display advertisement, duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law. ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 2012. CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1809 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on May 16, 2012, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 11, 2012, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California MR PETE MORUZZI ( PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE _. : P.O. BOX 4738 PALM SPRINGS,CA 922634738 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE 5.1280 ZTA PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MRS.JOANNE BRUGGEMANS ATTN SECRETARY/5.1280 ZTA 506 W.SANTA CATALINA ROAD PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743 MS MARGARET PARK i4�1UlEI , AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA '15-11 INDIANS 5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 - SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEAO INDIANS LUEBBEN JOHNSON&BARNHOUSE, a ..t ATTN:JOSEPH ONTIVEROS LLP ATTN' RICHARD C.WADE, PARALEGAL „ 11 CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER rH a v P.O. BOX 487 7424 4 STREET NW ,._. SAN JACINTO, CA 92581 LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUEROUE, NM 87107 r � NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE 5.1281 CZ— CHANGE OF ZONE VARIOUS PROPERTIES 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 11, 2012. 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 a recommendation by the Planning Commission for a change of zone (CZ) for the properties listed below from the current zones as shown to CU — Civic Uses Zone (formerly the "CC Civic Center District Zone): Blue Coyote Parking Lot (APN 513-082-023, -040) CBD Casa del Camino Property (APN 505-182-004) C-1 Catholic Church Parking Lot (N/W corner Alejo and Belardo Roads) R-2 Convention Center (277 North Avenida Caballeros) PD 164 Convention Center Parking Lot (APN 508-034-012, -013, -014) HDR Downtown Parking Garage (275 S. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Fire Station No. 1 (277 N. Indian Canyon Dr.) CBD Fire Station No. 4 (1300 Laverne Way) R-1-C Food Court Parking Lot (APN 513-082-043) CBD Henry Frank Arcade Parking Lot (261-265 N. Indian Canyon Drive) CBD Jackie Lee Houston Plaza (APN 008-609-883) HDR McManus Village (211-233 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CD Plaza Theater (128 S. Palm Canyon Drive CBD Prairie Schooner Parcel (APN 508-055-008, -009, -007) RA PSL-15 Subleasehold (S/E corner Amado Rd & Avenida Caballeros) RA Vineyard Parking Lot (APN 513-153-015, -016, -25) CBD Visitor Center (2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive) ESA-SP Welwood Murray Memorial Library (100 S. Palm Canyon Drive) CBD zl ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project is proposed as Categorically Exempt from the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. Members of the public may view this document at the Planning Services Department, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and submit written comments at, or prior to, the City Council meeting. REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this are available for public review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 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: 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 Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services, 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. l%' / , James Thompson, City Clerk 22