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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/15/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (21) City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Case 5.1017-CUP Page - 1 - DATE: September 15, 2004 TO: City Council FROM: Director of Planning Services CASE NO. 5.1017 - AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AMBULANCE OPERATION, DEPLOYMENT, AND DISPATCH CENTER IN AN M-1-P ZONE, LOCATED AT 810 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE, SECTION 12. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council uphold, overrule or modify the Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 5.1017 for an ambulance operation, deployment, and dispatch center, located at 810 North Farrell Drive. BACKGROUND: American Medical Response submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an ambulance operation, deployment, and dispatch center in an existing building located in an industrial zone. The building was previously occupied by the Time Warner Cable Company. American Medical Response is an ambulance business with a central location that is used for deployment of ambulances, dispatch services and administration. Each day the ambulances leave to assigned areas in the city or in the region in which they are located. The application holds a contract with Riverside County to provide ambulance services throughout the County. On July 28, 2004, the Planning Commission voted 3-1 to deny the requested Conditional Use Permit on the basis that the ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center is not compatible with the adjacent residential neighborhood due to potential noise and odor impacts. The operation of the ambulance business is also regulated by Cal OSHA and the County of Riverside Department of Health. ADJACENT LAND USES AND ZONING: To the north and east, the zoning is M-1-13, Planned Research and Development Park. The land to the north is vacant and land to the east is utilized for light industrial uses. To the south and west, the zoning is R-1-C, Single-family Residential; these areas are developed with residential uses. RA City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Case 5.1017-CUP Page—2- ANALYSIS: The M-1-P zone provides for planned industrial developments. Uses should be administrative, wholesaling, warehousing and light manufacturing activities that can be carried on in an unobtrusive manner. Ambulance services are subject to a Conditional Use Permit, provided that the site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated on the general plan (Section 92.16.01(D)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance). The proposed site is located on Farrell Drive, which is designated as a secondary thoroughfare on the City's General Circulation Plan. The existing two-story building contains approximately 12,625 square feet and includes two interior bays accessible by garage doors. The project site has parking for approximately 65 vehicles. As proposed, the American Medical Response ambulance business will be operating 18 ambulances. Approximately ten ambulances will be deployed between the hours of 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. for a twelve-hour daytime shift, and approximately seven ambulances will be deployed between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a twelve-hour evening shift. Four ambulances will go to stations located in the City of Palm Springs. All of the ambulances will be parked in the rear of the property in an existing area that is fully enclosed by masonry walls. Access from Farrell Drive can be taken from either Research Drive or Computer Way; stop signs are located on both Research Drive and Computer Way to control traffic entering Farrell Drive. While it is the intent of the proposed business to deploy the ambulances quietly, should a "Code 3" emergency arise while ambulances are at the deployment center, emergency lights and sirens will be used by ambulances leaving the project site. Additionally, because the ambulances will be parked in an outdoor area, noise and odors may be generated by drivers changing vehicles, testing radios and sirens in the ambulances, general ambulance repair and maintenance activities, or general idling of vehicles that may occur outside. Such noise and odors are likely to be incompatible with the residential uses that are in proximity to the project site. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND NOTIFICATION: This Conditional Use Permit is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). All property owners within 400 feet of the project site have been notified of the public hearing. As of the writing of this report, correspondence or inquiries from the public were received by staff. 1141� City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Case 5.1017-CUP Page—3- Director off fanning Services City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Letter from Applicant Requesting Appeal 3. 8/28/04 PC draft minutes 4. PC Resolution of Denial 5. Correspondence PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerks Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years,and not a party to or interested in the No.9505 above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a NOT RINGS CE OF POF UBLIC HEARING - printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISBING CITY COUNCIL COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, I CUP 5.1017 printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, si o Farrell Drive County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the oofOthe EC itIy fEP Ee Sprinngs,c Iliforni, will n d`a Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of public hearing at its meeting.of September 15, :00 2004. The City t its m meevng begins at 7:00 California under the date of March 24,1988.Case pp m. in the city council Chamber at City Hall, 3206 E. Tahqudz Canyon way, Palm Springs, Number 191236;that the notice,of which the California. Y? ° annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller The purpose of the nearing is p consider an ap- , than non pariel,has been published in each regular peal by American Medical Response (AMRI for e Condnwnal Use Permit that was denied by the- and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any Palm spno Planning Commission on duly d 2004. The CRy Ceunrl w I consider the condo- supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: roual use permit for an ambulance operadien, de- ployment and dispatch center at this address. September 4°i The sub'ect pro erty is located at 810 Farrell p Drive, Mil-P Zone, Section 12.-(� All in the year 2004 I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the Dated at Palm Springs,California this-----8'n-----da foregoing is true and correct. Y of----------September----------------—----------,2004 r e m Signature If any individual or group challenges the action in court issues raised may be limited to only those Issues raised at the public hearing described in ibis notice or in written correspondence at, or pri- or to,the City Council hearing.An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard Questions ne ardlneDg this case may be lan- unnggill rotted to Kathryn of Planningirector at ser vices, (760) 323-8245. p Si necesita ayuda con esta cara,parley,c lIalarm co n ePf Springs y3 h Nadine Eagr teleono 70) 28364 a PATRICIASANDERS A. City Clan< PUB: September 4, 2004 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CUP 5.1017 810 Farrell Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of September 15, 2004. The City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an appeal by American Medical Response (AMR) for a Conditional Use Permit that was denied by the Palm Springs Planning Commission on July 28, 2004. The City Council will consider the conditional use permit for an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center at this address. The subject property is located at 810 Farrell Drive, M-1-P Zone, Section 12. If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at, or prior to, the City Council hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Kathryn Lottes, Director of Planning Services, Department of Planning Services, (760) 323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, portavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8364. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk Published: The Desert Sun 9-4-04 17 Al °4pA� Department of Planning and Zoning W E Vicinity Map s RAT C'941 FOR � GO American _ Medical , w Res onse w w TAMARISK RD o � w w D z z U D CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO.: 5.1017-CUP DESCRIPTION: Application by American Medical Response for an ambulance APPLICANT: American Medical Response operation, deployment, and dispatch center at 810 N. Farrell Drive, Zone M-1-P, Sec 12 �- ,�i'C� � tam Le �k � IAU" C 2 Ei 16 1 1 @A\I nI OVOPII(U%a August 31, 2004 City of Palm Springs 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 Dear Sir: American Medical Response has been based within the City of Palm Springs for thirty five (3)5) years. We would lilce to continue that tradition. During that entire time, we have been located at the south end of the airport on Williams Rd. Currently, we are experiencing an issue that is placing our operations in Palm Springs in jeopardy, and I would like the opportunity to speak with you about it. With the unprecedented growth in the valley, we are at the point where we must move our operation to a larger facility. VVe have been loolcing for a new location in Palm Springs for about two years, but with increasing intensity during the last 6 months. AMR provides advanced life support ambulance service to a large part of the Coachella Valley, including the City of Palm Springs. We work in close alliance with both the Palm Springs Fire Department and the Police Department- We are an integral part of the Public Safety System for your City. A few months ago, the old Time'VVarner building at 810 N. Farrell became available. We visited this site many times, studying all aspects of how it would meet our needs. We believe that for us as a company, and for the needs of the City in respect to emergency services, that this is the ideal location for AMR's Eastern Division Headquarters. As an essential component of our service to the citizens of Palm Springs, we must take many things into account when moving our operation. For instance, we feel that remaining in close proximity to the airport is important and will allow us to respond to calls for assistance, of both a small and large magnitude. We will be storing mass casualty and homeland security protection equipment on this site that is essential for the protection of our citizens. From this location we would be coordinating via a communications center, ambulance responses within Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley, through Banning and Beaumont, as well as the entire Hemet area. This location would also act as our local administrative headquarters and the main deployment center for our ambulances as they Stan and end their shifts- What this location would not be is a place where ambulances routinely respond to emergency calls from- 17 14z (o 560 Williams Road,Palm Springs,CA 92264 (760)883-5010 - Fax(760)327-8979 —2— September 1,2004 As required by the City, we applied for a conditional use permit for this building and attended the Planning Commission on August 7 0"' to speak with the commission Completely unbeknownst to us, there was a large group of the area residents waiting to speak against our permit. We listened to their contemns, some of which had merit. It disturbed us that this was an organized group that had a vocal leader who made statements and accusations that were just not true, and intentionally inflammatory. Several of the residents mirrored has statements, and we feel that they were prompted and scripted. As a result of these statements and the concerns raised by the residents, we were denied our permit. Alm has decided it is in the best interest of the Company and for the City, to appeal the planning Commissions recommendation. The neighborhood concerns that held merit had nothing to do with our company and the purpose of our facility. They were directed at currently exnsting issues in that area. These concerns were about airport noise, the speed and amount of traffic on Farrell Drive, the amount of poor drivers who visit the IDMV office, and ''he amount of accidents that occur on this thoroughfare. They all vocalized how they were negatively impacted by this and therefore asked the commission to deny our permit. Obviously these problems are pre- existing. As a result of these concerns, we felt it important to offer the residents an opportunity to learn about our operation, what we do within the community and how we can positively impact their neighborhood. We sent a letter of invitation to all the local residents, inviting them to two Town Hall meetings at the proposed facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. Our first meeting was on August 186' and we will be holding our second meeting on September 8"' at TOO PM. -We developed a short presentation for those that attend and will be available to discuss the publics concerns. f would like to invite you to join us on September 8 so that you can hear the presentation and public dialog. We feel it is important for you to get the facts about how AMR intends to operate out of this commercial building. f will follow Hap with a phone call to answer any questions, or am available to speak with you at any time. Sincerely, i vi7ly,�'ne 1Emlis Operations Manager Amencan MechcA Response ' 560 Williams Rd V7 PaIm Springs,CA 92262 Phone 760-883-5010 Fax 760-327-8979 1t I y p D � Ia i11 I Sam,""" C,o, Irn ,D H �y�RN°{P i 14� �uD�� a �,a�,1. ._ la c,�,ILA IJ�ri. � �I}I �;.,�1.. i �_I fir. 1,1 August 6, 2004 City of Palm Springs Office of the City Clerk 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, ca. 92262 Mrs. Sanders, Thank you for all your help the other day getting the appeal recorded. Per our phone conversation on Thursday the 5"i I would like a continuance for the appeal hearing CUP 5.1017 set for September 1,2004. I would like to have it re scheduled to September 15, 2004. This will give us more time to hold Town Hall meetings with the residents in the neighborhood. I will still get the documents to you by the 25U' of August. Robert Aikm Facilities Manager Phone (909) 260-6833 Fax (909) 782-5227 l � � a -d bOOL- TSB (DIE) ogown�jnd Rgged eBT :oT io zT 5nd (c� City of Palm Springs Office of the City Clerk 3200 Uiquitz Canyon Way • Palm Spuvg,,Celifcmi 92262 TEL (760)323-8204• FAX (760)322-8332 •TDD-(760)864-9527 August 4, 2004 AMR Mr. Robert Aikin 560 Williams Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 Dear Mr. Aikin: RE: Appeal of Palm Springs Planning Commission Decision dated July 28, 2004 CUP 5.1017 1 have received your request for appeal dated August 4, 2004 regarding the above- mentioned case and payment for same in the amount of Eight Hundred and Forty Three dollars and twenty-five cents ($84325). The Hearing will be set for September 2004. The Hearing will be held in the Palm Springs Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way at 7:00 p.m. If you desire any documents to be given in advance to the City Council, you should provide the material to me, no later than August 25, 2004 for inclusion in the Agenda Packets. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contract me directly at (760) 323-8205. t sincerel , ATRICIA A. SANDERS, MMC City Clerk cc: Planning 17 Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Sprinus, California 9??63-?743 ' .° ^ Ile IZ u AUG -4 21194 , RECEIVED i August 4, 2004 r , To the Palm Springs City Council, This letter is to inform the City Clerk that American Medical Response (AMR) would like to appeal the decision made by the Planning Commission on July 28, 2004. At the Planning Commission meeting there were several misleading and inaccurate statements that were voiced by local residence. AMR is making arrangements in conjunction with Rose Mihata, who is the owner at 810 N. Farrell, to hold two separate Town Hall Meetings in an effort to more accurately communicate how we plan to do business from that site. Only two of the three commissioners gave their reason for denying AMR the CUP. Ms. Conrad stated she was concerned about the traffic on Farrell Dr. and the driveways leading from the property in question, however no driveways from 810 N. Farrell exit directly onto Farrell Dr. The only other commissioner that gave any reason for denial was Mr. Hochanadel. His comment was that he too is concerned about the traffic on Farrell Dr. and the fact that this building was located on a blind corner. If you drive north or south on Farrell you will see that this building is not on a blind corner and drivers have a clear view of it when approaching from either direction. We would also not be exiting from the building but instead from research Dr. which is located north of the DMV. It is for these reasons AMR is seeking to appeal the decision with City Council. 9 r Robert Aikin Facilities Manager AMR Southwest �I� 0 560 Williams Rd.Palm Springs,CA 92264 ) knotsvn r "e so' I v►rt a, r\ I(ortesf * nCkence. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2004 Page 6 of 10 Case 5.1017 CUP — Application by Robert Aiken of American Medical Response for an ambulance operation, deployment, and dispatch center located at 810 North Farrell Drive, M-1-P Zone, Section 12. Vice Chairwoman Dianne Marantz stated that she must abstain from this item as she has a business conflict. Commissioner Grence is asked to chair this item and took the gavel. Assistant Planner Nathan Mendenhall described the location of the building and the surrounding uses in the vicinity. He provided a detailed outline of the proposed uses by the applicant, administratively, storing and dispatching ambulances to their posts within the city and across the Coachella Valley. He indicated that basically the ambulances would be going out in the morning to those posts and returning in the evening. Commissioner Hochanadel inquired regarding its hours of operation. Bill Eyford, Supervisor at AMR, responded that the hours of operation would be staggered, based on experience, over the 12 hour shifts. He explained that, for the most part, the ambulances are out during the day and returning in the evening. Commissioner Grence asked where the closest post is located. Mr. Eyford stated that the main office is at 560 Williams Rd., near the south end of the airport. Typically, there are ambulances posted on both the north and south sides of the city; however, they are continually moving based on the needs of the community. Commissioner Wright questioned the restrictions placed on the vehicles in terms of lights and sirens being utilized. He stated, of course, it is understood that a "code 3" negates those restrictions. However, what is the actual distance from residences that must be adhered to before using sirens and lights? Mr. Eyford reported that all of their drivers are licensed by the State specifically to drive ambulances and that it is a rigorous course of training. The only time they are allowed to turn on the red lights and sirens is if they are dispatched by AMR's Dispatch Center which would only happen if the Fire or Police Departments have requested that mode of service. With rare exception, the balance of the time all effort is made in the evening hours to respect the peace and quiet of the community unless it is necessary for safety reasons. Mr. Eyford stated that all of their responses are controlled by City and State laws. Chairman Grence stated that he lives very close to Tachevah which is located on the direct run to Desert Regional Medical Center and that he hears sirens blaring at all hours of the night when there is no apparent other traffic present. He inquired what prompts that mode of response? Mr. Eyford maintained that it would only be done if mandated by the Fire or Police Department. Chairman Grence opened the Public Hearing. Bob Diamond, lives within 1 block of proposed project, questioned whether the proposed land use is consistent with the General Plan in that combining commercial and residential is only intended when the quality of life of the residents would not be adversely affected. He does not believe it is appropriate for this area and suggested an alternative location be selected. He stated objections based upon traffic and safety considerations and certain noise pollution. 17 if Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2004 Page 8 of 11 Chairman Grence opened the Public Hearing. Bob Diamond, lives within 1 block of proposed project, questioned whether the proposed land use is consistent with the General Plan in that combining commercial and residential is only intended when the quality of life of the residents would not be adversely affected. He does not believe it is appropriate for this area and suggested an alternative location be selected. He stated objections based upon traffic and safety considerations and certain noise pollution. Dr. Gordon Blount, of 855 N. Farrell, stated his numerous objections to the proposed use of this property. He added that it appeared to him that AMR was already moving in despite the fact that their permission to do so has not yet been granted. He stated his doubts regarding the democratic process and that it seemed to him like the Planning Commission had already made their decision. Referencing the proposed Conditions of Approval and its supposed restrictions on the use of sirens, he reported that at noon today, while an AMR ambulance was at the facility, a man exited the building, started the ambulance and, upon entering the Farrell Street slow traffic, turned on lights and sirens full blast to get through. He submitted a two page letter from a former AMR employee, Robyn West, who outlined the actual operations of AMR, which she felt was guilty of poor business practices in many areas. Dr. Blount warned, in closing, that there will be nothing but increased noise and disruption to their neighborhood and that the City, in spite of the Conditions of Approval, will be unable to enforce them. Chairman Grence stated that, for the record, the doctor's inference that the Planning Commission had prior knowledge of this matter was untrue. Bruce Parridy, caddy-cornered neighbor to the facility, stated that the quality of his life over the past 5 years of his residency at that address has diminished due to traffic and noise. He believed that it will only get worse if this proposed plan is approved. Frank Hudgins, nearby neighbor, witnessed the aforementioned incident at noon today. He stated that it was an ear splitting noise and that he is very disappointed that he gave up his home in Laguna Beach to move here where he desired peace and quiet. Michael Tabor, neighbor of 2 doors away, requested that the Planning Commissioners please deny this request for AMR. Residents already contend with airport noise, Farrell Street traffic and being honked at trying to leave their own driveways. Will Hamilton, neighbor directly across the street, stated that the traffic is intolerable with the latest fatality occurring on his driveway 1 month ago. He stated numerous concerns and objections. Guy Robinson, neighbor across the street, stated that he had moved down here from Seattle to retire and that this is his worst nightmare ever. He witnessed the incident at 1 7A' Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2004 Page 9 of 11 noontime and lamented that he will not even be able to enjoy sitting outside on his patio to look at the starts without being disturbed by sirens. He requested that the Commissioner deny this request. May Britton, neighbor, stated that she is opposed to the request of AMR for this use. John DeSantis, resident of Farrell Drive since 1977, stated that he had seen traffic go from 20 to 50 miles per hour over that time. This is a very dangerous traffic situation. He requested that the Commissioners please turn this down. Peter Hubbard, Director of Operations for AMR for Riverside County, stated that they have not even moved 1 pencil into the facility; that they had not been moving in as alleged earlier. He explained that the cleaning of ambulances will be done off premises and apologized for the incident today at noon. He speculated that it was some random crew checking out the new facility and ill-advisedly turned on their lights and sirens. Rich Waterfall, resident of 1 block west, stated that he drove to Desert Hot Springs that morning, paying particular attention to Farrell, and that the City of Palm Springs is leaving itself open to major lawsuits if they allow Farrell to remain in the very dangerous serpentine configuration that it is. He requested that this application never be approved. Bill Eyford, Supervisor at AMR, stated that he is the person responsible for the photos submitted. He indicated that the driver had not been advised of the restrictions as yet. We will mitigate the problems by informing all of our employees. Please remember these are state controlled. We are not a fly by night company. Greg Robertson, nearby resident, strongly objected to the approval of this project, citing a local realtor's projection (Mary Ellen Hill), that this will, indeed, seriously impact the value of the surrounding homes. Rose Mihata, owner of the Warner Cable building, stated she is greatly distressed when people come and speak with erroneous knowledge. She reported that the previous tenant, Warner Cable, had left all of the equipment shown in the photos submitted. We need ambulance service in this area. I consider this use to be a perfect fit; we all need ambulances in this area. How far away do you want them? It is the best place possible location for this company and should they violate the sirens/lights Conditions of Approval, she said she will terminate their lease. Rory Strange, resident, stated that his only concern is the volume of traffic, the excessive speeds and the inability to enforce the laws. He hoped that this application will be studied further before approval is given. Colin Blount, son of Dr. Blount, stated that he wished to clarify one of the photos submitted, that it was intended only from a drainage illustration standpoint. He also wished to underscore another document submitted in the photo packet, signed by a local Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2004 Page 10 of 11 realtor attesting to the certain devaluation of the area homes if an ambulance is allowed to move in. Tom Bockrin, resident, stated his objections based on the numbers of people going to the nearby DMV who are lost and their potential parts in an already dangerous traffic scenario. He requested that this application be tabled and restudied in depth. Al Beliveau, resident, moved from the East for peace and quiet, this is not what he moved here for. He raised the safety issues for children and the elderly. He suggested doctor offices instead be put in instead. Brant Eubanks, resident, moved here for quiet and expressed his deep concerns about the negative impact of an ambulance facility in their neighborhood. Seeing no further appearances, Commissioner Grence closed the Public Comments. Commissioner Conrad asked what the average response time for an ambulance in Palm Springs is. Bill Eyford responded that AMR is required by the State to respond within 9.59 minutes and that they achieve that 90% of the time. Commissioner Conrad further questioned about Mr. Eyford with regard to alternative sites and nighttime location of ambulances. Mr. Eyford indicated that AMR had been search for 2 years for an appropriate space and that 810 North Farrell is the only one that addressed both the administrative and parking needs of their operation on a secondary street. Commissioner Conrad stated that, as an emergency physician, she is particularly sensitive to response times and emergency facilities. However, she is very concerned about the configuration of Farrell Drive and, therefore, believes that this should be restudied. Commissioner Wright asked whether this application is within the right of zone or code. Planning Services Director Kathryn Lottes responded that this is a discretionary type of permit subject to an evaluation of its compatibility with surrounding uses. She stated that the Commissioners can approve, deny, or otherwise continue for further study. Commissioner Hochanadel stated he, too, is concerned with the busyness of Farrell Drive and the basically blind corner location. He does not feel this is the proper location of this facility. M/S/C (Hochanadel/Conrad, 3-1) to deny the CUP application for AMR. � 07 July 23, 2004 � S C E B V E D JUL 2 v 20024 Nathan Mendenhall, Planning Zoning, Assistant Planner Planning Commission City of Pahn Springs In Re: American Medical Response Conditional Use permit Dear Mr. Mendenhall: As the owner of 825 N. FalTell Drive, located directly across from 810 N. Farrell D1 ive. the location from which AMR wishes to operate an ambulance service. I am alarmed regarding the fact that this Notice of public Hearing was only postmarked on July 14 when the hearing is scheduled on the 28t" as well as the fact that only a handful of my neighbors received this Notice in the mail. The property line of 810 N. Farrell is only 60 feet from my property line. This huilding is immediately adjacent to a very large residential area, and this type of commercial enterprise is not compatible with a residential neighborhood. This business operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The very nature of this type of commercial operation is very intrusive in that ambulances will be dispatched from this location at all hours of the day and night, every day of the year, These ambulances are painted bright red and white with very large flashing yellow and red lights on all sides and the rear of the vehicles, and their sirens are ear splitting. If you have been lead to believe, as you informed one of my neighbors, that AMR only operates four (4) ambulances, then you have been mislead. Since receiving this Notice 1 have driven by AMR's current facility on Williams Road and have observed anywhere from four (4) to nine (9) ambulance vehicles in the parking lot, in addition to a supervisor's truck, if you have been informed that AMR is not going to dispatch ambulance vehicles from the location on Farrell Drive, then you have also been mislead. The owner of this property informed me that the ambulance vehicles would be dispatched/deployed from this location, thus her comment regarding sirens. If you have been informed that AMR plans to use this facility for "storage" of vehicles, and other paraphernalia, and that the ambulances would be dispatched from another location, then you have, once again, been mislead. AMR has already notified their current landlord that they are vacating their facility on Williams Road within a couple of months and relocating their operation, I also know, from having spoken with a paramedic who works for AMR, that they do "post" a couple of ambulance vehicles at strategic locations in the City for emergency dispatch, a favorite location being under the shade b1'the trees in the parking lot of Ruth Hardy Park on Tamarisk Road. However, this AMR employee, who I encountered at the local 7-11 store on Sunrise, also informed me that "after hours" all ambulances were dispatched/deployed from their home base operations, meaning after 5:00 P.M. and all through the night. /q7A 17 Maryellen Hill, a very successful businesswoman in the City, lives one block behind my home, in the same residential development, Sun Villas. Ms. Hill did not receive the Notice of Public Hearing in the mail. She has been contacted, however, by the owner of AMR's current location in the 500 block of Williams Road who informed her that their tenant, AMR, was moving out in a couple of months and could she find a tenant to lease the building on Williams Road, Rose Mihata Kent, owner of 810 N. Farrell Drive, informed me about two months ago that she was negotiating to lease the premises to AMR but didn't think she was going to make a deal, but that she had told them upfront that if she did lease the premises to them that they would not be permitted to "engage" their sirens until they were at least two blocks away From the building on Farrell Drive. This, of course, would not and could not be adhered to by AMR. Ms. Mihata Kent also informed me that AMR needed to relocate as they had outgrown their current facility which left no room for expansion of their fleet, i.e., their ambulances. On Friday morning at 5:30 A.M. 1 drove by AMR's current facility on Williams Road. In the parking lot there were nine (9) ambulances, and a "Supervisor" truck. Additionally, the parking lot was blazingly lit up with large floodlights; I suppose to protect the ambulance vehicles form vandalism. There were also numerous gurneys on wheels in the tot as well as backboards and piles of sheets, as if they were in the process of cleaning out the vehicles and getting them ready for the day. What an eyesore this would be in the parking lot on Farrell Drive across form this residential area. I am quite sure:you yourself and the planning commission members would not like a 24- hour, seven-day a week ambulance deployment/dispatch center located in your front yard, a mere (60) sixty from your property. Owners of property in the neighborhood are already required to disclose the proximity of their property to the airport, due to the loud airplane noise, when listing their property for sale. Maryellen Hill is of the opinion that this ambulance operation, located immediately adjacent to this large residential area, would also have to be disclosed as a "negative" when listing property for sale. The Planning Commission should deny this permit and should encourage AMR to look for space in a "strictly commercial" area such as Gene Autry Trail, as well as a number of other industrial park areas in the City where there's not a house in sight. As of right now on Valdivia and on Montalvo off of Tachevah and Gene Autry Trail Lyle Commercial Brokers has several buildings for lease in this strictly commercial area, ranging from 10,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft. up to 25,000 sq. ft, One building on the corner of Valdivia and Tachevah (office and warehouse) is completely empty and for lease, and comprises 1.5,000 sq. ft., and again, not a house in sight. We had absolutely no problem with Time/Warner when they occupied the property. They were a quiet, 9:00 to 5:00, business, and their service trucks used the road behind this building, Research Drive, entering at the DMV building at Tachevah, and they parl<ed in a walled-in area in the back of the building. And, of course, these trucks of "time/Warner were not equipped with twelve (12) large flashing lights and blasting sirens. The residents of' Sun Villas and adjoining residential areas respectfully urge you not to approve this permit. Approving this permit for this 24-hour ambulance operation mould literally destroy our quality of lice. Sincer, a r ect 't , t }rank Hu gins 17 Robert A. Restivo 2350 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 Planning Commission 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 JIL t y0o4 July 26, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: I'm concerned over the application by Robei t Aiken f-or American Medical Response for a Conditional Use Permit for an ambulance operation located at 810 N. Ferrell Drive I strongly object to having this facility so close:to the residential area in which I live as it will certainly impact the area negatively with the not;e level of the ambulances sirens 24/7. Isn't there somewhere else this facility can be placed that wouldn't impact a residential area? I would think that in our city there are locations whic h are in and around commercial/ industrial areas which the constant blaring o f sirens would be much less offensive. This proposed use of the Time/Warner building is situatecljust too close to a concentrated residential area and respectfully request that you deny the permit for such a use of this building. nk you in advance for your consideration in this matter. Re r Rs b John O. Bernal July 19, 2004 97 Duboce Avenue , San Francisco, CA 941 03-123 1 City of Palm Springs, Planning Commission ATTN: Nathan Mendenhall, Assistant Planner 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, P O. Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 RE: Case No. 5.1017--CUP Dear Mr. Mendenhall, Per our telephone conversation, I am opposed to the Conditional Use Permit for American Medical Response to locate an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center at 810 North Farrell Drive in Palm Springs. I am the property owner of 695 North Juanita Drive, which is my second home located directly across the street from 810 North Farrell Drive. An ambulance operation center would not be appropriate for our neighborhood due to the increased vehicular traffic this would bring—traffic which would not be casual but instead would be frequent and emergency-related—and also due to the unbearable noise of hearing emergency sirens which would potentially come along with the nature of an emergency dispatch center When I purchased my second home, I did so with the comfort of knowing that I was acquiring a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life, and I specifically chose a location which was very quiet at night with minimal traffic. Three years ago when I purchased my home, the 810 North Farrell Drive location was occupied by Time Warner, which kept daytime business hours and was completely unobtrusive in the evenings Having an ambulance dispatch center for my neighbor across the street stands to substantially alter the composition of our corner and present a real opportunity for local residents' serenity as well as personal safety to degrade. With ambulances being dispatched under emergency conditions, I can foresee a greater risk for vehicular collisions in the nearby intersections and a strong potential to be awoken at any time with the emergency sirens. I beseech you to deny Robert Aiken's application for American Medical Response to set up operations across the street from me. There are plenty of other locations closer to downtown Palm Springs and the Regional hospital which would be less disruptive to the solitude of a quiet mid-century neighborhood. Sincerely yours, y John O. Bernal Jul 27 04 01 : 44p Charlie and Sharon Mills 3606427170 p. 2 July 27,2004 Planning Commission City of Palm.Springs RE:Case No. 5.1017—C.U.P. AMR C.U.P.at 810 Farrell Drive Since we are out of State at present,please accept our fax in lieu of personal presentation. We appreciate the need for medical response teams in various geographical areas. However,we believe that the intrusion in our residential area, via sirens at all hours of the day and night would be offensive to the point of impacting property values. Fire and Police sirens as far away as Vista Chino are sufficient to awaken us now. We are within the flight path area of Palm Springs International,but we were aware of that personally and by disclosure in our Title Insurance report before taking residence. Your decision to approve this present permit for a use not really intended for a residential area would be an affront. It is apparent from our inspection of other MORE COMMERCIAL properties in our geographic area that several better suited options are available. Finally,having a medical emergency at our home a year ago last May,Fire E M T's were there in five minutes and AMR in eight to ten minutes. We applaud them both for that kind of response. Tbank you, CrcseaSSharon Mills 2470 East El Alameda 7/ Page 1 of 1 Nathan Mendenhall From: PAdamsSR@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:42 AM To: NathanM@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Case No. 5.1017-- CUP Mr. Mendenhall, as a resident of 685 N. Farrell Dr. Palm Springs, I strongly object to the Conditional Use Permt being issued to Robert Aiken for American Medical Response. Deeply concerned Patrick J Adams Sr. tanr�ir,c� �Z,anin� 17 7/28/2004 URGENT RE: 810 N. FARRELL DRIVE "CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT" HEARING ... Page 1 of 2 Nathan Mendenhall From: Swanson, James E. [jswanson@pillsburywinthrop corn] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:19 PM JUL 2 8 NA To: NathanM@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Pltannin & Lola. Cc: jswanson@pillsburywinghrop.com Subject: URGENT RE: 810 N. FARRELL DRIVE "CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT" HEARING BEING HELD TODAY AT 2:00 PM RE: 810 N. FARRELL DRIVE /HEARING FOR: "CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT" BEING FIELD TODAY AT 2:00 PM... Dear Kathryn Lottes - Director of Planning Services. My name is Jaynes Swanson and I've recently purchased a second home at 2530 E. Tamarisk. This is two houses up from the proposed American Medical Response location. I would like to express my extreme concern that this could to destroy the quiet and peacefulness of my new weekend home. I bought this house for the very purpose of getting away from such noise, in order to have some peace-of- mind. The proposed location borders a quiet residential area and is not suited for sirens and rapidly traveling ambulances. There are many empty buildings and vacant lots in nearby commercial areas that could be used for the purposes of an American Medical Response facility, but right against a residential area would be horrifying for noise and would certainly devalue my property, causing a significant loss to my personally. Since I just purchased this home, you can imagine the considerable sum that I had to pay given the current real estate market and the desirability of the neighborhood in question. There are many locations that are strictly commercial and would be a much better fit for a business of this type. It just does not make good sense to burden a clean quiet residential neighborhood with a exceptionally noisy commercial business, no matter what promises may be made to try to keep the noise down. An ambulance dispatch is an ambulance dispatch. And, a commercial building of this type will have a negative affect on property values and resale of future homes in this neighborhood. Thank you for your time and understanding in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me (contact information below), if there is anything further I can do to prevent this disaster from taking place. James E. Swanson Pillsbury Winthrop LLP 725 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2800 Los Angeles, CA 90017-5406 (213)488-7303 (Office)"* (213) 629-1033 (Fax) (213) 226-4259 (Desktop Fax) jswansonrm at: www.Rffftn8Afinthrop.com visit the firm at: www. illsburywinthrop.com The contents of this message, together with any attachments, are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified 7/28/2004 URGENT RE: 810 N. EARRELL DRIVE "CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT" HEARING ... Page 2 of 2 that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message, or any attachment, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender or the Pillsbury Winthrop Help Desk at Tel: 800-477-0770 x4860 immediately by telephone or by return E-mail and delete this message, along with any attaclurients, from your computer. Thank you. --------------------------------- 7/28/2004 _- JEANNE SALVO 767BARCELONA PALM SPRINGS CA. 92262 760-323-1527 July 27, 2004 NATHAN MENDENHALL ASSISTANT PLANNER PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Re: AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DEAR MR. MENDENHALL AND OTHER CITY COUNSEL MEMBERS: IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION OF THE PROPOSED MEDICAL RESPONSE UNIT TO BE LOCATED AT 810 FARRELL DR. THIS DISTURBS ME, AS I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS PROPOSAL. AND THIS WILL AFFECT ME AS A HOMEOWNER, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED FROM THE CITY, NOT MY NEIGHBORS OF THIS PROPOSAL. I LIVE AT SUNRISE ALEJO, NO ONE ELSE RECEIVED NOTICE EITHER. THERE IS ANOTHER LARGE CONDO COMPLEX ACROSS FROM OURS WHICH ALSO DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE . MANY OF THESE RESIDENTS ARE GONE FOR THE SUMMER, AND I'M SURE WHEN THEY RETURN AND LEARN THERE IS AN AMBULANCE SERVICE ONE AND A HALF BLOCKS FROM THEIR HOMES, YOU WILL GET A LETTER FROM THEM ALSO. MAYBE NOT SO NICE. PLEASE DO NOT GRANT THIS PERMIT I RETIRED HERE TO HAVE PEACE AND QUIET ON MY PATIO AND IN MY HOME. I DON'T WANT A BUSINESS OF THIS TYPE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, truly yours, JEANNE SALVO 1 @vFD JUL 2 10 Planning & Zoning Mr. & Mrs. David Martin 2450 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-323-3712 July 26, 2004 Planning Commission City Of Palm Springs 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: AMR/Public Hearing Dear Planning Commission Regarding the application for a Conditional Use Permit for AMR, I have a few concerns that I would like to address. 1. Our home is approximately 100 yards for the proposed building and we did not receive a Notice of Public Hearing. Considering we live in such close proximity to the 810 N. Farrell Drive, I would assume that we are within the impact area that would require such a notice. I have contacted my surrounding neighbors, Steve Oliver, Drs. Dan and Nicole Walters, Dr. & Mrs. Steven Lake, and they too know nothing of the Public Hearing and did not receive notices. They too are not pleased with learning of this through a third source, and not through official notification by the City. None of the people, including myself, are in favor of this plan. Due to the lack of notification, the very short notice and the very inconvenient Public Hearing time, I am unable to attend the meeting and would request that this item on the agenda be postponed until the City can make the proper, timely notification to those of us in the impact area. 2. Questions that should be addressed by AMR that are of great concern: We have been told that the sirens would not be engage within 2 blocks of the location. What is 2 blocks exactly? Heading North and South 2 blocks could be construed as Vista Chino to the North and Alejo or Baristo to the South, but 2 blocks on Tamarisk would place it right at Quincy. What are the exact locations for siren engagement? Currently, how many times per day on average, over a 30-day period, is an ambulance dispatched directly from headquarters? Once, twice, thirty times? It seems obvious that he North / South thoroughfare will be Farrell, but what Westbound thoroughfare will be used? Tamarisk, Tachevah? 1 #7,4 �� • Page 2 July 26,2004 We build our home 10 years ago with the knowledge of the airport noise and it was our conscious decision to move to this location. We already have one noise pollution issue to live with and the addition of another noise source will interfere with our right to quiet enjoyment. Therefore, I would request that at the very least, the Public Hearing is postponed or continued until proper notification is made. In addition, I would like to have the answers to the above questions addressed by AMR. Lastly, I would like to voice my strong opposition AMR obtaining a Condition Use Permit. Sincerely, Michelle Martin Douglas Gilbert Michael Tabor 684 N. Farrell Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 7 nia!�f711om to 60-327-3390 Planning Commission JUL 2 8 2004 July 26, 2004 Case# / Nathan Mendenhall Assistant Planner Planning Commission City of Palm Springs Re: Conditional Use Permit—Case No. 5.1017--CUP Dear Mr. Mendenhall, We adamantly oppose the use of the property at 810 N Farrell Dr. for the American Medical Response ambulance deployment and dispatch center! The property is zoned "M-1-P"which states"Uses are to be confined to those administrative, wholesaling, warehousing and light manufacturing activities that can be carried on in an unobtrusive manner". The proposed leasing of the property to the American Medical Response defies the intended"unobtrusive operation" guidelines of this zone. A Conditional Use Permit only further ignores the zones intended use and suggests a discretionary implementation of the permit by the Planning Commission. To allow AMR to function as an ambulance deployment and dispatch center will destroy the property value and resort-residential environment of this area. If the Conditional Use Permit is approved who will enforce the permit? Who will we call with complaints of non-compliance? This business is not suited for this residentially dense area. It belongs in an industrial area zoned for its intended operation. Therefore,we implore you to deny this permit! cerel D c Gilbert is 1 Tabor � �� July 27"', 2004 Palm Springs Planning Commission Palm Springs City Hall Re: American Medical Response Administration/Dispatch Move to Farrell Drive in Palm Springs To Whom it May Concern: I am writing to state my concern over American Medical Response Ambulance Company moving their facility from Williams Road in Palm Springs to Farrell Drive (Old Time Warner Cable Building) in Palm Springs. I am a former employee of American Medical Response (AMR) from 2000 to 2002 and a life long resident of Palm Springs. I frequently worked on the 5 am to 5 pm shift (alternating 4 days one week and 3 days the next) as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). On this car my paramedic partner and I would frequently get a"call out of the barn" meaning we were dispatched a 911 call directly from the main facility(Williams Road). Being a 911 dispatched call we would leave the Williams Road station with lights and sirens on. The facility on Williams Road in Palm Springs is in an industrial area and surrounded by businesses for many blocks - with that—not many residents were disturbed by the lights and sirens so early in the morning. My ambulance being called"out of the barn"happened very frequently—at least 1-2 times a week. At times our sister 5 am car would also be called "out of the barn" to another 911 call—so both 5 am cars would leave lights and sirens. There are also 6 am, lam, 8am, 9am, 10 am, and noon cars. I fear that the residents in the Farrell Drive area would be subjected to this disturbance repeatedly. Another concern for the residents in the area is the Ambulance morning checkout, it was my and my paramedics responsibility to test all of our equipment both inside the ambulance and out. Inside the ambulance consisted of medical equipment and as for the outside we check headlights, blinkers, emergency lights, and the sirens. Yes, the sirens too. If the sirens did not work we could be issued a new ambulance. If we were dispatched a call and the sirens did not work and were in an accident then AMR would be at fault. Our ambulance checkout window was 10 minutes before the start of our shift. Again the Williams Road facility is in an industrial area. A third concern I have is that of hazardous waste. The staff that would wash the ambulances inside and out, wash backboards, gurney's and head restraints are called VST's. The VST's would go to the area hospitals and collect the used backboards and head restraints,take them back to the Williams Road facility and wash them down. These backboards and head restraints are frequently covered in blood, urine and fecal material. After a terribly messy call were blood and other bodily fluid would be spread throughout 1 "07A 30 the inside of an ambulance—the ambulance would be taken back to the Williams Road facility and the inside of the ambulance and the gurney the patient was on would be rinsed out. I would like to know what modifications are going to be made to the old Time Warner Cable building(Farrell Drive)that would insure that the blood and bodily fluids from the rinsing of ambulances, gurney's, backboards, and head restraints are disposed of properly and not in the gutter down Farrell Drive. The Farrell Drive area is not the proper place for a highly active facility. There are constantly crews coming and going at all hours of the day and night. The VST area on Williams road constantly had music blaring for the VST's to listen to while cleaning ambulances. Ambulances did sit at ideal while we checkout our units at the start of a shift or outside of dispatch when we need to see them. There are monthly meeting were ALL employees are to attend—there will be added traffic congestion. When crews are dispatched "out of the barn"they will need to use their sirens to merge onto Farrell Drive —it is a busy street—with a somewhat blind corner. Ambulance don't accelerate very fast —it is a heavy vehicle. As you can see I have many concerns. I am sure that AMR can find a more appropriate area to relocate to. An area without a surrounding residential neighborhood. Thank ou, Robyn West Palm Springs Resident Former AMR Employee (number 10662) 1#4 09/69/2003 10: 33 9097991658 MARIA" MOSES PAGE 01 HPS Meal Estate Development 68100 Ramon Rd. C-10 Ca lz dral i A 9 234 Tel:760-324-0262 z•7 0,324-7041 CAin es'7 ol. tern 7/27/2004 TO WHOM IT MAY CQ CERN1 RE: N. �C 8X D Farrell Palm Snrrn�s. 1 bave been informed by a concerned resident ar.d neighbor of 810 N. Farrell Drive,Palm Springs,that the Ambulance Service"American Medical Response",a.k.a.s. "AM1R°', has applied for a conditional use permit to operate it eir ambulance service out of said address. In my occupation as a Real Estate Broker in the t alm Springs area I am involved in approximately 50 real estate transactions every year,with an emphasis on the West-end of the Coachella Valley, y It is my firm opinion, -and it has been my expo4ence in the past•that such a service provider will have a A01memW wee t on the re�ale value of single family residences in the surrounding areas. The extend of such a dev uation is difficult to estimate,however, the burden put on the shoulders of neighboring ome owners will not discriminate between times of growing market appreciation( we are presently expettiencing)or times of overall home value depreciation. In bo instances homes exposed to the external effeots(i.e, noise nuisance)of such a service provider will either sell much harder or never live up to their full price potential. Hence, It is my recommendation to find a differ$nt location for AMR, in order to protect the best interest of home-owners in said area. Please do not hesitate to contact me,in case you�have any questions. Sincerely, liesHantla9e'jwScherber, M s.n owa�pr/Hroka t8s Rend Eft"❑yrvelOMv t � 4 Xiw pl MaryellenHill 'ASSOCIATES Signature OF Excellence JULY 26, 2004 J I_ °. PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE#5.1017-CUP ATTENTION:NATHAN MENDENHALL ASSISTANT PLANNER Dear Mr.Mendenhall: I will be out of town on the day of the hearing regarding the application for the American Medical Response group applying for a Conditional Use Permit at 810 Farrell Drive,Pahn Sprin . This letter is to voice my objection of allowing this usage in a residential area. There are homes across the sheet and to the South. I understand they won't have their sirens on for two blocks,but that does not mean anything. There are much more desirable industrial areas for this usage-such as Gene Autry Trail and Williams Road area off of Ramon Road. As a homeowner in the area, a Real Estate Broker, and a long time(47 year resident of Patio Springs)I strongly object to this type of business in this area. Please do not approve this permit. Kindest regards, fL, Maryelle ill MH I l 7 11 Tihquitz Canyon Way/Suite 120/Palm Springs, 01 922621160 •320-5033/FAX 760 322-2168 ae e GUY ROBINSON 2590 EAST TAMARISK RD. PALM SPRINGS CA. 92262 760-325-8070 carlcelrlP.�LrasPalrlGs@e P.eTn,�nle..eol� July 26, 2004 Nathan Mendenhall Assistant Planner ILI1 '? 1(IUh Planning Commission City of Palm Springs Re: American Medical Response Conditional Use Permit Dear Mr. Mendenhall, This is to inform you I am against this operation being considered for the property some 30 feet from my bedroom window. I moved to Palm Springs to retire and have peace and quiet after living in Seattle, not to listen to sirens all night. I own the property at 2590 East Tamarisk, directly across the street from that building. I called you and you informed me said, there are four ambulances .If you drive by their current property you will observe that there are many more than that. I also found out they will be dispatched out of that property. This would make it unbearable to live here, I'm sure you would not want this operation next to your residence, think about it, sitting on your patio listening to sirens 24/7, 365 days a year, and looking at a parking lot of ambulances with gurneys, sheets and everything else. With the flood lights they put up, well there goes star gazing. We in this area already have the airport to listen to, imagine 24/7 365 days of airplanes and sirens. I believe with the airport we already have our share of noise. I'm sure you would agree that you would not want this as your neighbor, nor do we. This operation should not be in a residential area. There are plenty of vacant commercial buildings on Gene Autry Trail which have no residential neighbors to complain. I urge you to please not grant this conditional use permit, so we can continue to have the peace and quiet the rest of Palm Springs enjoys. Sincerely and�Respectfully, Guy Robinson GREG W. ROBERTSON 2590 EAST TAMARISK ROAD PALM SPRINGS.CA., 92262 EMAIL: GANDGINPALMSPRINGS(O HOTMAIL.COM July 26, 2004 UL ':, 3 Y00� Nathan Mendenhall Assistant Planner Planning Commission City of Palm Springs Re: American Medical Response Conditional Use Permit Dear Mr, Mendenhall: As the owner of the property located at 2590 East Tamarisk Road, I am writing to inform you of my opposition to granting a conditional use permit to American Medical Response for the property located at 810 N. Farrell. This property is located directly across the street from my home. If this conditional use permit were to be granted it would forever change the quality of life for my home as well as the rest of the neighborhood. As is the case for most residence in Palm Springs, my back yard is my prime living area. My back yard looks out on the former Time Warner building located at 810 N Farrell Drive. The nature of this type of business is dependent on the use of flashing lights and sirens. If this building were to be used for this type of operation, you will have destroyed my outdoor living environment. Homes in this neighborhood have been selling for over$500,000.00. If you were looking at a home to purchase and looked across the street and saw an ambulance service would you be interested in the property? I think not. It will destroy the neighborhood home values. This business is incompatible with not only my neighborhood, but any residential neighborhood. I urge you to not let this permit be granted. There are plenty of vacant buildings situated in strictly commercial areas which would be a more appropriate location for a business of this nature. The motto in front of city hall reads, "The People Are The City". I hope this is more than a mere slogan. Please do not grant this conditional use permit. Respectfully Yours,J 44� Greg W. Robertson I �� 0!/26/2004 09:13 5192364415 SDDCSS PAGE 01 Attn: Nathan Mendenhall, Assistant Planner Re: public Hearing 6 6 !f Planning Commission City of Palm Springs JUL 2#�p�4 Case No. 5.1017--CUP American Medical Response planning 810 North Farrell Drive July 28, 2004 Per instructions, I am sending in this FAX in lieu of personal appearance at the above referenced Public Hearing. I am a homeowner in the 2200 block of E. Tachevah, approximately two and one-half blocks from the focus property of 810 North Farrell (depending on how one would calculate blocks in this area). My primary concern with the use of the former Time Warner facility by an ambulance company is obviously the potential noise impact for the area. North, south and west of the proposed facility are residential areas—my property is northwest. If this facility were used to dispatch "code three" from the property location, I would strenuously protest the granting of this CUP. Tachevah is a well-known local shortcut for those traveling west of Farrell, and I can certainly envision the ambulance drivers commonly utilizing this route to avoid busy intersections as they respond to calls in the central Palm Springs area- The disturbance this would cause, and the concomitant impact on property value is readily apparent. It is not entirely clear from the "Description" section of the notice exactly what activities would generate from this location. For that reason, and unless stringent use conditions were placed on the occupation, i.e., no "code three" response from the facility, I believe a more appropriate industrial location should be required for this type of business. Respectfully submitted, J VJKLA"O Jeffrey D. Weeland 2215 E. Tachevah Palm Springs, Ca. 82262 `7A July 27, 2004 To: Planning Commission City of Palm Springs Attn: Nathan Mendenhall From: Michael Frydrych 2451 Tamarisk Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 12e American Medical Response Conditional use permit 810 North Farrell Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Nathan, As per our phone conversation, I will be unable to attend the public hearing on duly 28"' due to prior business commitments, but as I told you on the phone I am strongly against the city granting a permit to AMR. The area is mostly residential with many children and pets, Kids play in their driveways and speeding ambulances may not see them if a basketball rolls out into the street and they go to get it. Also the noise factor, nobody wants to hear sirens all day and all tight. Not only will the sirens disturb the neighborhood, but what about all the dogs howling afterwards. When our family moved here from Los Angeles 10 years ago we moved for the peace and quiet of the desert. 1 moved away from all the noise of a big city and I don't want it back. Our neighborhood home prices range upwards of$800,000,00. This would destroy our property values, I have talked to many neighbors which feel the same way. There are strictly commercial areas in the city where this type of business would be better suited for. 1 urge the planning commission to ask themselves if they would accept this if this was near their home. Keep our residential area the way it is. Vote against the conditional use permit. "neerely, Michael Frydrych Post-It®Far Note 7671 sale Davao► To + �$�� From f !!! w7Phone#� Ph OGt�IJ Phone# Fex# ROBERT M. RUO P C p A 462 North Farrell Drive i Palm Springs, CA 92262 JUL 2 9 20N (760)327-1909 phone (760)325-2705 fax Planning E _ .., ,� (760)880-5091 mobile i crueiser i,msn.com July 23, 2004 MS. KATHRYN LOTTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 RE: Case#5.1017-CUP Conditional Use Permit- American Medical Response Dear Ms. Lottes, I am hoping to attend the hearing on the above matter on July 28 but I am writing to voice my opinions just in case I am unable to attend this hearing. This permit MUST NOT be approved. There is no good reason for this company to locate their business in the midst of a congested residential area. There are other locations in industrial areas where they can locate so there is no valid reason for this permit to be issued. With the airport fire station so close at hand, we residents have to put up with far more than our share,of sires and lights at all times of the day and night. We do not need any more to put up with. It has been said that the owner of the building where tins business wants to locate has negotiated with the applicant to not turn on sirens until they are two blocks away from the dispatch point. I don't know whether this is true or not but it has no bearing on the situation anyway. What about the people who live 2 blocks or more away? Do we mean any less than the people who reside within the two block area? I don't think so. When a property owner on Farrell Drive contacts a real estate agent to sell their home, the first thing we are told is that we can't get what our property is really worth because of living on a busy main street. We do not need property values to sink any lower due to ambulances racing up and down the street 24 hours a day 7 days a week with their sirens blaring and lights flashing. In closing, I once again request that you do not issue this permit. Yours truly, 1 ' Ea^ � Gb'� tJ JUL 2 S 204 O OF EXEMPTION . 40ing 84 Zoning NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING f PLANNING COMMISSION J CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Case No. 5.1017--CUP Conditional Use Permit American Medical Response 810 North Farrell Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of July 28, 2004. The Planning Commission meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. (public hearings begin at 2:00 p.m.) in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application by Robert Aiken for American Medical Response for a Conditional Use Permit for an ambulance operation, deployment, and dispatch center. Located at 810 North Farrell Drive, Zone M-1-P, and Section 12. Pursuant to Section 92.16.00 of the M-1-P planned research and development park zone: ambulance services are required to have a Conditional Use Permit. An approval of the Conditional Use Permit of ambulance services will require the approval of the Planning Commission (Section 94.02.A.1 of the Zoning Ordinance). This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at, or prior to, the Planning Commission hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be hea Questions regarding this case may be directed to Nathan Mendenhil,As is t at (760) 323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede ha lar con Na an Mendenhall telef no (760) 323-8245. THRYN7 OT S , irector of Planr1ing Servic s �A'I.P A a yeo'4J p Liz V;, ASP 1 0 N a�un,Q �E rr 49 FROM : 3Vb y 6ncWiM4 /�s r Or Ern (! I.Pcc� 0�9try1 e�ti�g S� C A. 2�z4 z �60 37.7 •.2soy ib�16� Pogue S� 571106L£ 14 o P�57 l r►a �Ur l-e 7-0 OUR AV-s-'16"c)P Hz--03 � 1T`f a� C i d 4FA � � ® � Mr. & Mrs. David Martin 2450 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-323-3712 September 10, 2004Septambe,a,z 4 Palm Springs City Council =;,rOO=1VED fy City Of Palm Springs 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: AMR/ Public Appeal Dear Council Members, Regarding the application for a Conditional Use Permit for AMR, we would like to voice our strong opposition to the issuance of this permit. My husband and I built our home 10 years ago with the knowledge of the airport noise and it was our conscious decision to move to this location. We already have one noise pollution issue to live with and the addition of another noise source will interfere with our right to quiet enjoyment. The M-1-P zoning was put in place for a reason, that being the close proximity of this location to residential neighborhoods. When we first moved into our homes Time Warner Cable occupied that building. Many times, we were woken in the night by the sound of their burglar alarm going off. It would scare the heck out of us because it was so loud. The same will hold true for the sirens. In addition, the exit out of that building onto Research/Farrell is not a very safe exit, especially heading south. Potential use of the sirens just to move onto Farrell is a very real possibility. Please do not issue this Conditional Use Permit to AMR. Sincerely, Michelle Martin V 1 17 19 q, 6 Aug 04- 04 09,: 38a P. 2 Rose Emily Mihata 468 W. Tahquitz Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 320-0882 To the Council Members for the City of Palm Springs, August 3, 2004 AMR, applied to the Planning Department for a conditional use permit that would allow them to occupy my property located at 810 Farrell Drive, The Planning Department staff recommended to the Planning Commission that the permit should be approved. On July 28"', 2004 the Planning Commission denied the acceptance of the conditional use permit. Their decision was made after public comments which contained erroneous information was presented to the planning commissioners. 1 have contacted the Planning Department to ask- for a reason why they rejected the conditional use permit and was informed that they were ratable to give me a reason. AMR is appealing the Planning Commission's decision to you, the City Council, who I know will be willing to consider what is accurate information and not just listen to unsubstantiated fears of some of the neighbors. AMR is planning on holding two neighborhood meetings at the building to allow concerned neighbors to discuss their concerns and to receive accurate information. AMR is the exclusive medical response team for the City of Palm Springs that has and continues to provide the citizens of this city with superb care. They have currently outgrown their current facilities, which have been used by ambulance services for the last 30 years with no complaints from the neighbors. My building on Farrell Drive will be able to meet their needs. Officials for AMR informed me that they have been looking for several years for a suitable building that would meet their needs but were unsuccessful until they found my building. I find it difficult to believe that without ascertaining accurate facts our city planning commissioners denied AMR access to a building that would give them the space they need in order to meet the growing needs of our community. It is common sense that they have needed to expand as new businesses and residences are bringing more and more people to our city. Residents located close to the Farrell building voiced concerns about increased traffic, increased noise, and fear of biohazardous waste being dumped on the roadside. AMR's presence will actually be a decrease in traffic from that of the previous owners, Warner Cable Co that had 50 employees and between 125-150 customers per day. AMR informed me that they have fewer employees and virtually no walk-in customers. AMR is planning to access the property from the rear of the building so ambulances will not be routinely driven on Farrell Neighbors also expressed concerns about excessive noise due to sirens. AM-A nan informed me that once a new team picks up a unit it is,dispatched to a strategic location within the area so response time can be minimized. This building is 17,4qu Aug 04" Q4 09-: 38a adjacent to the airport runways and the noise from aircraft significantly is greater and more consistent than the noise these tenants will ever produce. The concern about biohazardous waste revolved around the cleaning of the gurneys and dwnping waste into the street AND has informed me they are in the process of contract pg with the City Yard to clean tlieir gurneys. 1 feel you should ?Hake a decision for what is best for the majorify of residents in Palm Springs. We should treat those who serve us so difigently in a manner that shows we appreciate their services. Sincerely, Rose E. Mihata 7 A qI c. ca SEP RECEIVED September 06, 2004 C "City of Palm Springs 3200 F. Tahquitz Canyon Way P.O. Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Attn: Mayor Ron Oden Dear Mayor, This letter is to request your vote opposing American Medical Response doing business at 810 N. Farrell, Palm Springs. It places our neighborhood in jeopardy of losing our quality of life and our property values. The 7 days a week, 24 hours a day noise from sirens is not appropriate for a residential neighborhood, not to mention the bio hazardous waste that will be washed into our streets. I lived in Lakewood, CA prior to buying my--,house.here in Palm Springs 5 years ago. There was an ambulance company in a strip-mall 4 blocks from my house and that Was very disturbing. The 'sirens would go off at all hours of the day and night. - I was looking forward to a nice quiet retirement here in the desert and I shudder to think of the ramifications if AMR moves in right across the street! I could go on and on,- but ask yourself if you would want to live next door to a 24 hour ambulance service or down the block from one. I don't think it is an appropriate usage of that property which should be used for a business that is quiet and would not create traffic problems., Farrell Drive is already very busy most of the time with many accidents at the corner of Farrell and Tamarisk already. Just last month there was a fatal accident right in front of my house and I'had car parts strewn all over my front yard, with a windshield all the way up at my gargage door! Thank you for your consideration in this matter and I hope we can count on your vote to maintain peace and property values in our neighborhood. Sincerely, Dr. Debra Morris � � 696 N, ForrPl! Drive Roy C. Dolley 2481 Quincy Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 September 9, 2004 Ron Oden, Mayor City of Palm Springs �a�, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way p ��" Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 5 yk\ f5) �� CIV Re: Relocation of AMR to Time Warner building Dear Mayor Oden: I am absolutely opposed to the relocation of AMR to the old Time Warner building. My reasons for this are summarized below: I believe it will have a negative impact on the value of my property. I do not want my property value to decrease. The intersection of Farrell Drive and Tamarisk is very dangerous. I was relieved when the traffic signal was installed. However, I have observed several cars speeding northbound through the intersection to "beat the light". This scenario will produce several broadside accidents. Will there be a method of properly disposing of the waste byproduct of accident victims? I am referring to blood, vomit, etc. that will be cleaned out of the ambulances. These fluids may contain bacteria and viruses and need to be properly disposed of Washing these fluids down the street is simply not acceptable. I am concerned about the noise issue. Ain I going to be listening to sirens at all hours of the night? I imagine that the sirens and horns of the AMR ambulances have to be tested at regular intervals or on a daily basis. This does not contribute to the peace and quiet of my neighborhood. I think we all know that is the most inappropriate place to relocate AMR. It is unacceptable to have this business located across the street to a residential neighborhood. I respectfully urge you not to let this happen. I will attend the hearing on the 15"to vigorously defend my position. Thank you for considering my thoughts. I q04 q Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. David Martin 2450 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-323-3712 September 9 2004Seplernber-�-2004 „ S tla�Lfv7,S<a;. Palm Springs City Council W City Of Palm Springs ���� �F,. 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way AEG:iP'J Palm Springs, CA 92262 "n Re: AMR/Public Appeal Dear Council Members, Regarding the application for a Conditional Use Permit for AMR, we would like to voice our strong opposition to the issuance of this permit. My husband and I built our home 10 years ago with the knowledge of the airport noise and it was our conscious decision to move to this location. We already have one noise pollution issue to live with and the addition of another noise source will interfere with our right to quiet enjoyment. The M-1-P zoning was put in place for a reason, that being the close proximity of this location to residential neighborhoods. When we first moved into our homes Time Warner Cable occupied that building. Many times, we were woken in the night by the sound of their burglar alarm going off. It would scare the heck out of us because it was so loud. The same will hold true for the sirens. In addition, the exit out of that building onto Research/Farrell is not a very safe exit, especially heading south. Potential use of the sirens just to move onto Farrell is a very real possibility. Please do not issue this Conditional Use Permit to AMR. Sincerely, Michelle Martin 17 I;-q September 6, 2004 Dear Ron: Good day. A few weeks ago the Planning Commission voted 3-1 AGAINST having the American Medical Ambulance Company relocate to the Time Warner Building at the corner of Farrell and Tamarisk. Now this company is appealing the decision to you, the City Council. Please follow the Planning Commission's vote and vote NO. I have enclosed a picture of our home. We live two blocks from the building. Our neighborhood is absolutely lovely. We already get more than our share of airport noise. With more flights added all of the time, we do hear the loud roar of the airplanes taking off. However, to add ambulance sirens going off and on everyday is way too much noise for us to endure. Our neighborhood is full of wonderful homes and condos. We are all against this move. We do not want additional disruption in our neighborhood. Please consider our request and vote NO. They will appeal the Planning Commission's decision on September 15t". Thanks for your support. Sincerely, Ray M. Smythe and Steve Oliver 2480 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 323-0296 qs' I ob, 1p ......................... 1 7A ,2AL&,7i��y 2 AUG 0 2054 RECEIVED C�� � 2350 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 August 27, 2004 Ron Oden, Mayor City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Ref: American Medical Response/810 N. Farrell Dr. Dear Ron: I'm writing to request that you vote "NO" September 15, 2004 allowing an ambulance service at 810 N. Farrell Drive. Being a resident on nearby Verna Court I'm concerned with the negative impact this would have on my neighborhood. For one thing there is the financial concern to all the residential areas surrounding this facility. An ambulance service doesn't have the luxury of having set hours. They operate on a 24/7 basis. Having sirens blaring and ambulances' lights flashing especially at night has me concerned as it will disrupt the tranquility which exists and will make for an undesirable location in which to live affecting property values. There is also the safety concern with emergency vehicles having to race to the scene of an accident, fire, etc. and using the two major arteries Tamarisk and Farrell both lined with family homes. Surely some of the makeups of these families have young children and or elderly residents which can become a major concern. Isn't there any other location in Palm Springs that could house such a facility? I would think there is a commercial area which this operation could be housed and create far less impact to its surroundings. Again, I request that you deny American Medical Response a permit to operate at 810 N. Farrell. Regards: Edward�er CD D AUGUST 24, 2004 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 3200 E. TAHQITZ CANYON WAY P.O. BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92263-2743 ATTN: MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL RE: AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE ADMINISTRATION/DISPATCH MOVE TO FARRELL DRIVE IN PALM SPRINGS. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING TO STATE MY CONCERN AS A CITIZEN OWNING PROPERTY ON QUINCY WAY IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD. I STRONGLY OBJECT TO THE APPEAL THESE PEOPLE ARE MAKING. NOTHING HAS CHANGED SINCE THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WAS DENIED ON JULY 28, 2004 . TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTORS, SIRENS AND NOISE AND ALL THE OTHER STATED REASONS ARE STILL EXTANT, AND ARE COMPLETELY INCOMPATABLE WITH THE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS TENANT WOULD DECREASE THE VALUE OF THE HOMES HERE, AND WOULD ADD IMEASUREABLY TO THE DISCOMFORT OF THE PEOPLE LIVING HERE. PLEASE DENY THIS APPEAL. �1RNOLD J. PRICE 680 QUINCY WA4; PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. 92262 1/4 2 AUG ®t y' p RECE ED 2350 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 August 27, 2004 Ron Oden, Mayor City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Ref: American Medical Response/810 N. Farrell Dr. Dear Ron: I'm writing to request that you vote "NO" September 15, 2004 allowing an ambulance service at 810 N. Farrell Drive. Being a resident on nearby Verna Court I'm concerned with the negative impact this would have on my neighborhood. For one thing there is the financial concern to all the residential areas surrounding this facility. An ambulance service doesn't have the luxury of having set hours. They operate on a 24/7 basis. Having sirens blaring and ambulances' lights flashing especially at night has me concerned as it will disrupt the tranquility which exists and will make for an undesirable location in which to live affecting property values. There is also the safety concern with emergency vehicles having to race to the scene of an accident, fire, etc. and using the two major arteries Tamarisk and Farrell both lined with family homes. Surely some of the makeups of these families have young children and or elderly residents which can become a major concern. Isn't there any other location.in Palm Springs that could house such a facility? I would think there is a commercial area which this operation could be housed and create far less impact to its surroundings. Again, I request that you deny American Medical Response a permit to operate at 810 N. Farrell. Re aldC , —� Robert A. Restivo 17PY Adolf Arthen AUG 2 4 M09 682 Monterey Rd �3F_Gr6V ® Palm Springs CA 92262 City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way P.O.. Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 Ron Oden, Mayor Dear Mayor : I am concerned about the re location of American Medical Response To our neighborhood , to 810 N ,Farrell Drive I can see the old Warner Cable Building from my back yard on Monterey Rd. Moving this type of an Operation so close to Residential Housing is not a good ideal and should be turned down by the City Council . The largest concern is the noise Factor (Sirens -24/7 every day and Traffic )there have been several large Accidents on this Intersection. This Type of Operation should be in an Industrial aria. I would like to take this opportunity to put the City Council and the City of Palm Springs on Notice that this situation exists and that I will hold the City of Palm Springs legally responsible for this situation. TV �y 7=- y Adolf en Aug 24 04 01 : 37p Charlie and Sharon Mills 3606427170 - -- — - p. 2 A�J3 4 2(3�4 c'� August 24, 2004 City of Palm Springs Attn: City Clerk Subject: Appeal of City Planning Commission Finding Re: Case No. 51017-C.U.P. A.M.R. C.U.P. at 810 Farrell Drive American Medical Response In the event our letter to the planning commission regarding conditional use permit was not forwarded for the final hearings, we have attached a copy of the same. Additionally, we have some concerns about traffic control onto Farrell Drive from the proposed location by AMR. In particular an entry requiring a left turn onto Farrell would be hazardess during the two busy times of the day (morning and late afternoon commuters). We see consistent speeds over the posted limit in this area despite several traffic checks principally by motorcycle patrolmen. At the least, we envision an additional traffic light at the juncture with Farrell Drive. Our observations are based on daily walks on Farrell between Tamarisk and Tachevah. As a former City Councilor, Public Utility District Commissioner, Bank Director, and Civil Service Commissioner, I trust you will rely on the recommendations of The Planning Commission and Staff on this issue_ T o Charle . Mills 17 �� Aug 24 04 01 : 37p Charlie and Sharon Mills 3GOG427170 p. 3 July 27, 2004 Plamling Commission City of Palm Springs RE:Case No. 5.1017—C.U.P. AMR C.U.P.at 810 Farrell Drive Since we are out of State at present,please accept our fax in lieu of personal presentation. We appreciate the need for medical response teams in various geographical areas. However, we believe that the intrusion in our residential area, via sirens at all hours of the day and night would be offensive to the point of impacting property values. Fire and Police sirens as fax away as Vista Chino are sufficient to awaken us now. We are within the flight path area of Palm Springs International,but we were aware of that personally and by disclosure in our Title Insurance report before taking residence. Your decision to approve this present permit for a use not really intended for a residential area would be an affront. It is apparent from our inspection of other MORE COMMERCIAL properties in our geographic area that several better suited options are available. Finally, having a medical emergency at our home a year ago last May, Fire E M T's were there in five minutes and AMR in eight to ten minutes. We applaud them both for that kind of response. 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J,% T-�t`=- 5✓"''�'`:-r_`:.' l'";�'�..e d'�� ;ice���7�/ -�-r•� �F-.''�"'eP r y J ,�`� d �.✓!� o&d�G'�e d'1�E�e`�-C� Lf_. �•✓ 7'` 8 L�� f�% ,%�✓`yr�rrY�-�'�' E�SE�� July 27"', 2004 AM Z 2004 Palm Springs Planning Commission Palm Springs City Hall Q-1 Re: American Medical Response Administration/Dispatch Move to Farrell Drive in Palm Springs To Whom it May Concern: ffK) f- I am writing to state my concern over American Medical Response Ambulance Company moving their facility from Williams Road in Palm Springs to Farrell Drive (Old Time Warner Cable Building) in Palm Springs. I am a former employee of American Medical Response (AMR) from 2000 to 2002 and a life long resident of Palm Springs, I frequently worked on the 5 am to 5 pm shift(alternating 4 days one week and 3 days the next) as an Emergency Medical Technician(EMT). On this car my paramedic partner and I would frequently get a"call out of the barn"meaning we were dispatched a 911 call directly from the main facility(Williams Road). Being a 911 dispatched call we would leave the Williams Road station with lights and sirens on. The facility on Williams Road in Palm Springs is in an industrial area and surrounded by businesses for many blocks - with that—not many residents were disturbed by the lights and sirens so early in the morning. My ambulance being called"out of the barn"happened very frequently—at least 1-2 times a week. At times our sister 5 am car would also be called"out of the barn" to another 911 call—so both 5 am cars would leave lights and sirens. There are also 6 am, 7am, 8am, 9am, 10 am, and noon cars. I fear that the residents in the Farrell Drive area would be subjected to this disturbance repeatedly. Another concern for the residents in the area is the Ambulance morning checkout, it was my and my paramedics responsibility to test all of our equipment both inside the ambulance and out. Inside the ambulance consisted of medical equipment and as for the outside we check headlights, blinkers, emergency lights, and the sirens. Yes,the sirens too. If the sirens did not work we could be issued a new ambulance. If we were dispatched a call and the sirens did not work and were in an accident then AMR would be at fault. Our ambulance checkout window was 10 minutes before the start of our shift. Again the Williams Road facility is in an industrial area. A third concern I have is that of hazardous waste. The staff that would wash the ambulances inside and out, wash backboards, gurney's and head restraints are called VST's. The VST's would go to the area hospitals and collect the used backboards and head restraints,take them back to the Williams Road facility and wash them down. These backboards and head restraints are frequently covered in blood, urine and fecal material. After a terribly messy call were blood and other bodily fluid would be spread throughout 114 a, ` 14F-F N &P the inside of an ambulance—the ambulance would be taken back to the Williams Road facility and the inside of the ambulance and the gurney the patient was on would be rinsed out. I would like to know what modifications are going to be made to the old Time Warner Cable building (Farrell Drive)that would insure that the blood and bodily fluids from the rinsing of ambulances, gurney's, backboards, and head restraints are disposed of properly and not in the gutter down Farrell Drive. The Farrell Drive area is not the proper place for a highly active facility. There are constantly crews coming and going at all hours of the day and night. The V ST area on Williams road constantly had music blaring for the VST's to listen to while cleaning ambulances. Ambulances did sit at ideal while we checkout our units at the start of a shift or outside of dispatch when we need to see them. There are monthly meeting were ALL employees are to attend—there will be added traffic congestion. When crews are dispatched"out of the bane"they will need to use their sirens to merge onto Farrell Drive —it is a busy street—with a somewhat blind corner. Ambulance don't accelerate very fast —it is a heavy vehicle. As you can see I have many concerns. I am sure that AMR can find a more appropriate area to relocate to. An area without a surrounding residential neighborhood. ThaAk you, Robyn W t Palm Springs Resident Former AMR Employee (number 10662) i 7W y� 3c'JX 1. 4o fi\ - a %3 Paz r v u'r 6e. rfH ➢4 , (:-l<ld� l�i � a �j t,t%('2 X aS I ti, :y dl RECEND-, V v E r N ZO U62�-//A- c- Tf /'UIG riEl(�Cf� E�fi� a�e 0 6,1 CT- Tk-U AMQgcv1 -1'U Ily O PO ( Clc,-6 G o-c lMv YC v O civ �6(O L PVtlGl�, t� ode Cul�oc�,L r SI�1/� d°Ou UTI -70 I h 'l, '-'AUG 19 200,1 �� " Amm-narie Blount t LC ' 855 North Farrell Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 August 18, 2004 Dear City Council Member: I am writing this letter to protest the possibility of American Medical Response being allowed to operate out of the 810 Farrell Drive address. I have lived at 855 North Farrell Drive for 18 years and in all those years I have never had cause to complain about the businesses located across from my home. Perhaps that would be because they are all businesses that comply with the M1P zoning. It is my understanding that this zoning is designated for a research and development park. This wording is very specific, stating that nothing that would disturb the resort like atmosphere and the quality of life of the surrounding residential neighborhood should be allowed to operate within the M I P zoning. I am at a complete loss as to why an exception to the zoning is being considered. That area was zoned for low traffic, noise and usage knowing that residential zoning was located on the west and south sides. This building has a prominent location on Farrell Drive and the noise that will be created will go directly into the adjacent homes. AMR and Rose Mihata Kent are trying to persuade the community that they will be the ideal neighbor to the residential area. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Any business that is going to produce noise and additional traffic while operating 24 hours a day can only affect our neighborhood negatively. Even the airport shuts down from 1 Opm to 7am for all large commercial air traffic. AMR is currently located in an industrial zoning which I believe is an appropriate location for this type of business. I am vehemently opposed to breaking the current zoning to give them a conditional use permit for numerous reasons, some of which are noise, traffic and lose of property value. If you break the current zoning then you are setting a precedent for any one else who would like to do the same. What is the point of having zoning laws if you can have them overturned? Ms. Dent knew what the zoning was when she purchased the property and yet every potential tenant she has spoken of would require a zone change. She knew she bought a "white elephant" with limited usage yet she wants us to pay for her mistake. I think she is so used to manipulating people and having her way that she believed we would simply let this go through. She seemed shocked that the number of residents who showed up at the Planning Commission to oppose AMR. This further proves she has no interest in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is aware of the campaign Ms. Kent and AMR are waging to convince us they will be the ideal neighbor and find their tactics to be insulting. She has stated to my neighbor that if we stand in her way of this permit she will rent to a " noisy dance hall or a low end used car dealer."Neither of which would fit the M1P zoning and fiirther proves her total lack of concem / 7 for the people who live in the area.. I am aware that she has sent letters to all the council members and that she has strong influence in the community, but I am hoping you will be willing to listen to the strong objections of the citizens in this neighborhood and uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny this conditional use permit and to keep the current zoning in place for all future businesses in this area. Sincerely, Amunarie Blount Greg W. Robertson 2590 EAST TAMARISK ROAD PALM SPRINGS,CA., 92262 EMAIL: GANDGINPALMSPRINGSPHOTMAIL.GOM August 7, 2004 Z1 J Ron Oden Palm Springs Mayor 1U1 ) &� � c City Counsel 9CCj_-jVS0 City of Palm Springs \; Ct�� Re: American Medical Response Conditional Use Permit Dear Mr. Oden, As the owner of the property located at 2590 East Tamarisk Road, I am writing to inform you of my opposition to granting a conditional use permit to American Medical Response for the property located at 810 N. Farrell. This property is located directly across the street from my home. The Palm Springs Planning Commission has already addressed this proposal and it was denied. Now I have been informed that they will be appealing the Planning Commission's decision to the City Counsel at the September 15`h meeting. If this conditional use permit were to be granted it would forever change the quality of life for my home as well as the rest of the neighborhood. As is the case for most residence in Palm Springs, my back yard is one of my prime living areas. My back yard looks out on the former Time-Warner building located at 810 N Farrell Drive. Time-Warner was my neighbor for many years and they were a very good neighbor. They were a quiet nine to five, Monday thru Friday operation. An ambulance service across the street, however would be a very different neighbor indeed. They operate twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The nature of this type of business is dependent on the use of flashing lights and sirens. If this building were to be used for this type of operation, you will have destroyed my outdoor living environment. Homes in this neighborhood have been selling for over$600,000.00. If you were looking at a home to purchase and looked across the street and saw an ambulance service would you be interested in the property? I think not. It will destroy the neighborhood home values. Mary Ellen Hill, owner of Mary Ellen Hill Realty in Palm Springs has said this would have a negative effect on property values and would have to be disclosed as a"negative" in any potential real estate transaction in the neighborhood. The Palm Springs operating budget is 33 million, of which nearly 9 million is expected property tax receipts, is the largest single income item. If this is allowed to destroy neighborhood home values, the city's income will suffer. In the past five years, home prices in this neighborhood have doubled and tripled. This is a neighborhood where pride of ownership abounds. Sun Villas is one of the most beautifully groomed areas in Palm Springs, and the remodeling of Mid-Century homes on Farrell and Montery is remarkable. Please do not allow a change in zoning to accommodate an ambulance service destroy our neighborhood. This business is incompatible with not only my neighborhood, but any residential neighborhood. I urge you to not let this permit be granted. There are plenty of vacant buildings situated in strictly commercial areas which would be a more appropriate location for a business of this nature. The motto in front of city hall reads, "The People Are The City". I hope this is more than a mere slogan. Please do not grant this conditional use permit. Respectfully Yours, Greg W. Robertson 1 "7,4 ® 1 ` GUY ROBINSON 2S90 EAST TAMARISK RD. PALM SPRINGS CA. 92262 760-32S-8070 GANDGINPALMSPRINGS9HOTMAIL.COM l I- � i 6 20DIwV`. August 10, 2004U AOG Ron Oden Mayor ~ __ City of Palm Springs Re: American Medical Response Conditional Use Permit Dear Mr. Oden, I have been informed that A.M.R. is appealing the Planning Commission's denial for the conditional use permit for the property located at 810 N. Farrell Drive. Because of prior commitments, I will be out of town for the September 15" City Counsel hearing, but I would like to have my say for the record. This is to inform you that I am opposed to this operation being considered for the property which is some 30 feet from my bedroom window. I moved to Palm Springs to retire and have peace and quiet after living in Seattle for 20 years, not to listen to sirens all night. I own the property at 2590 East Tamarisk, directly across the street from that building. This change in zoning would make it unbearable to live here, I'm sure you would not want this operation next to your residence. Think about it, sitting on your patio listening to sirens 24/7, 365 days a year, and looking at a parking lot of ambulances with gurneys, sheets and everything else. With the flood lights they put up, well there goes star gazing. They will be repairing there ambulances at this site,where will all the hazardous waste go?They will be washing ambulances inside and out, gurneys etc. off. There is no drain in the back of that building, this was brought up at the Planning Commission meeting (They have pictures to show how it would drain), All human waste (blood, vomit, etc). will go directly into the storm drain on Tamarisk Rd. We in this area already have the airport to listen to, imagine 24/7 , 365 days a year of airplanes and sirens. I believe with the airport we already have our share of noise. (At least the airport is only 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm) not 24 hours a day. The homes in this neighborhood have recently been selling for over$500.000 dollars. If this conditional use were to be approved we would be lucky to give them away. Would you buy a home even close to a 24 hour ambulance service?This would add a negative to all property values because it would have to be disclosed when we sell our property that there is a 24 hour 7days a week 365 day a year ambulance company next door as we have to do with the airport. Every morning before these ambulances could be dispatched they would have to check there sirens and lights and according to A.M.R. they dispatch at all times of day. To show an example of how they work, the day of the planning commission meeting we were walking over to a neighbors home to meet with channel 6 news, there were three ambulances and a supervisors truck at that building one ambulance was leaving by way of Computer Rd, he turned on his siren to get onto Farrell Dr. ,went thru the light onto Tamarisk Rd and turned it off. This was done so he could merely get onto the street. Can you imagine this going on night and day, every day? I'm sure you would agree that you would not want this as your neighbor, nor do we. We went before the planning commission on this and they agreed that it would not be appropriate place for such a operation. The traffic on Farrell Street is bad and getting worse. The location they want to use is on a blind corner, I'm sure you are aware of the curves in that area. Two months ago a 19 year old boy was killed right in front of my house because of speed and traffic on that bend in the road. There have been numerous accidents at that bend since I've lived here. This would be a real danger to have them there. This operation should not be in a residential area. There are plenty of vacant commercial buildings on Gene Autry Trail which have no residential neighbors to complain. As being a new counsel for the people Well we need your support now. This will affect everyone from Tachevah to Amado, and Farrell to Sunrise. I urge you to please not grant this conditional use permit, so we can continue to have the peace and quiet the rest of Palm Springs enjoys. I am enclosing a copy of the use permit for that parcel of land 92.16.00"M- P"which show"This zone is intended to provide for and encourage planned industrial districts compatible with "surrounding or abutting residential zones and which would"not"in any way depreciate the character of the resort community..If this is passed it would depreciate the character of our area as a resort community forever. Sincerely and Respectfully, r Guy Robinson GUY ROBINSON 2590 EAST TAMARISK _...._ RD. PALM SPRINGS CA. 92262 760-325-8070 GANDGINPALMSPRINGS@Q IiOTMAIL.COM August 10, 2004 Ron Oden, Ginny Foat, Chris Mills, Michael McCulloch, Steve Pougnet City Council City Hall Palm Springs Ca. Re: American medical response Dear Council Members I just received a copy of American Medical Response's application for a Conditional Use Permit. According to their application, they responded that there would be no hazardous waste. They stated at the meeting with the Planning Commission that at this site they would be fixing there own ambulances. Oil, grease, gas, parts, anti freeze, etc, is hazardous waste. Should they also need to apply for a garage licence?That's a small part of it, where does the medical waste go after they clean these ambulances? Down the storm drain? They have also stated that there would be no noise from their operation at this building. First, they must check each ambulance before it is deployed to be sure that the sirens and lights work. Each ambulance being checked at all hours of the day and night before being deployed is noise for a lot of residents hundreds of people will hear this constantly I believe a siren to be the most distressing noise I know of, especially at any time, 24hours a day, 7days a week 365 days a year. These people have not been forthright in their application for this Conditional Use Permit in regards to hazardous waste or noise, what else do they have to hide? Please do not grant this permit, it will have a negative impact on our whole neighborhood. Very truly yours, Y Guy Robinson 1746 M "ANTICIPATED CHANGES AS c. KESULT OF THE PROPOSAL Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss all items checked yes or maybe on a separate sheet. 1. Change in existing features of hillsides, or substantial alteration of ground contours. ❑ Yes [ No ❑ Maybe 2. Change in the dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in the project vicinity. ❑ Yes 0No ❑ Maybe 3. Subject to or resulting in soil erosion by wind or flooding. ❑ yes �No ® Maybe 4. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe 5. Change in existing noise or vibration level in the vicinity. Subject to roadway or airport noise (has the required acoustica( report been ❑ Yes E No ❑ Maybe submitted?) 6. Involves the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe T Involves the use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy. ❑ Yes [ZI/No ❑ Maybe 8. Changes the demand for municipal services (police, fire, sewage, etc.) ❑ Yes []]INo ❑ Maybe 9. Changes the demand for utility services, beyond those presently available or planned in the near future. ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe 10. Significantly affects any unique or natural features, including mature trees. ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe 11. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public land or public roads. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Maybe 12. Results in the dislocation of people. ❑ Yes ENo ❑ Maybe 13. Generates controversy based on aesthetics or other features of the project. ❑ Yes ®t o ❑ Maybe ❑ Additional explanation of"yes" and "maybe" answers attached. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation, to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements and information presented are true and 1n , correct to the best of my knowledge belief. K.c>� el v* VAt IGt L, fFIM IGi�rt II`�.Clcal rs�c��iSC N e r nt o ype) For oe7,- Signature Date CUP Revised 11/98 14 92.16.00 "M-I-P" planned research and development park zone. A. This zone is intended to provide for and encourage planned industrial districts compatible with surrounding or abutting residential zones and which would not in any way depreciate the character of the resort community. Uses are to be confined to those administrative,wholesaling,warehousing and light manufacturing activities that can be carried on in an unobtrusive manner, and to certain accessory commercial facilities that are necessary to service the employees of the zone. Regulations provide for suitable open spaces, landscaping, access,parking and loading, a low intensity of development, and performance standards to assure unobtrusive operation. B.No industrial use shall be permitted which,by the nature of its development or operation,will in any way adversely affect the resort-residential environment in the city. (Ord. 1294(part), 1988) 94.02.00 Conditional use permit. The conditional use permit is intended for those types of land uses which require special consideration in a particular zone or in the city as a whole due to: the size of the area needed for full development of such use;the unusual traffic,noise,vibration, smoke or other problems incidental to its operation; special locational requirements not related to zoning; or to the effect that such uses may have on property values,health, safety, and welfare in the neighborhood or in the community as a whole. It is also for uses whose approximate location is indicated on the general plan but whose exact location and arrangement must be carefully studied. In granting the Permit, certain safeguards to protect the health, safety,and general welfare may be required as conditions of approval. Uses lawfully existing on the effective date of this Zoning Code which are listed as permitted subject to conditional use permit in the zone in which they are located may continue without securing such a permit; however, any extension or expansion of such use shall require a conditional use permit. A. Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit. 1. Uses listed in the zones as "Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit' and high-rise buildings permitted by a zone's development standards, and pursuant to Section 93.04.00, may be permitted in said zones subject to the provisions of this section. The commission shall review and approve or disapprove the use. The commission's action shall be final unless appealed to the council. 2. The following uses may be permitted pursuant to this section,unless otherwise permitted,in any zone except where expressly prohibited,when such uses are deemed by both the commission and council to be essential or desirable for the public welfare and convenience and in conformity with the general plan and its objectives. a. Airport,or aircraft landing facilities; b. Ambulance(Deleted by Ord. 1553); 1 -714 11.74.010 Chapter 11.74 NOISE ORDINANCE Sections: 11,74.010 Declaration of policy. 11.74.020 Definitions. 11.74.030 Fixed and nonstationary sources. 11.74.031 Noise level limit. 11.74.032 Time duration correction table. 11.74.033 Noise measurement procedure. 11.74.034 Maximum permissible sound levels by receiving land use. 11.74.035 Maximum permissible dwelling interior sound levels. 11.74.040 General guidelines. 11.74.041 Controlled hours of operation. 11.74.042 Construction. 11.74.043 Loud,unusual noises. 11.74.044 Wind energy conversion systems(WECS). 11.74.050 Exceptions. 11.74.051 Preexisting noise sources. 11.74.052 Violation—Infraction. 11.74.053 Continuing or subsequent violations—Misdemeanor. 11.74.054 Severability. 11.74.010 Declaration of policy. It is the policy of the city of Palm Springs to reduce noise in the community and to prohibit unnecessary, excessive and annoying noises from all sources subject to its police power. At certain levels, noise can be detrimental to the health, welfare, safety and quality of life of the citizenry and in the public interest it shall be restricted. In order to im- plement the goals of the noise element of the city's general plan and adopt a comprehensive noise ordinance to prohibit unwanted and unnecessary sounds of all types within the community, this chapter has been created.This chapter shall be referred to and cited as the"Palm Springs Noise Ordinance."(Ord. 1167 § 1 (part), 182) 11.74.020 Definitions. Terminology used in this chapter shall be in conformance with definitions in the Palm Springs zoning ordinance and is defined herein as follows: (1) "Ambient noise level" means an existing level of all-encompassing noise associated with a given environment, usually a composite of sounds from many sources near and far, without inclusion of intruding noises from isolated identifiable sources. (2) "A-weighted sound level"means the sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter'using the A-weighting network.The level so read is designated dB(A)or dBA. (3) "Commercial area"means land utilized for business purposes other than residential or industrial uses. (4) "Day"means the time period from seven a.m.to ten p.m. (5) "Decibel (dB)" means a unit for measuring the volume of a sound equal to twenty times the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is twenty micropascals. (6) "Emergency work" means any work performed necessary to restore property to a safe condition due to prop- erty damage threatened or caused by an emergency. (7) `Enforcement officer" means the building and safety director or his designee who may enforce the provisions of this chapter. (8) "Equivalent A-weighted sound level (Leg)" means the constant sound level that, in a given situation and time period, conveys the same sound energy as the actual time-varying A-weighted sound for a given period of time.For the purposes of this chapter,it is an eight-hour period of time. " 0 443 ' 47 • DESIGN REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE This is an advisory group consisting of local architects, designers and/or other related professionals. Staff reviews plans with the Design Review Advisory Committee for recommendations which may be presented to the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCII. A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission to receive testimony from all interested persons concerning the requested Conditional Use Permit and preliminary development or plot plan. The public hearing may be continued from time to time, and upon complete consideration, the Planning Commission will then conditionally approve, deny, or approve the application as submitted. The Planning Commission decision on the application is final unless appealed to the City Council, or if the project requires a Type II Conditional Use Permit as listed in Section 9402.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, If the project requires a Type II Conditional Use Permit or if the application is appealed to the City Council, a second public hearing will be held by the City Council to receive testimony from all interested persons concerning the requested Conditional Use Permit. The City Council will then conditionally approve, deny, or approve the application as submitted. The City Council decision shall.be final. Prior to consideration of the application by either the Planning Commission or the City Council, a notice of public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit will be mailed to all property owners within 400-feet of the subject property a minimum of twenty (20) days prior to the hearing date. The Planning Commission and the City Council, in reviewing a Conditional Use Permit application, shall consider whether the following conditions exist in reference to the proposed zoning of the subject property: A. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized by the Zoning Ordinance. Q. That the said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community and is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. C. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses on land in the neighborhood. CUP Revised 11/98 2 JEANNE SALVO 767 BARCELONA PALM SPRINGS CA. 92262 760-323-1527 AUG 7 2004 RON ODEN MAYOR CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Re: AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DEAR MR. ODEN: IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION OF THE PROPOSED MEDICAL RESPONSE UNIT TO BE LOCATED AT 810 FARRELL DR. THIS DISTURBS ME, AS I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS PROPOSAL. AND THIS WILL AFFECT ME AS A HOMEOWNER, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED FROM THE CITY, NOT MY NEIGHBORS OF THIS PROPOSAL. I LIVE AT SUNRISE ALEJO, NO ONE ELSE RECEIVED NOTICE EITHER. THERE IS ANOTHER LARGE CONDO COMPLEX ACROSS FROM OURS WHICH ALSO DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE . MANY OF THESE RESIDENTS ARE GONE FOR THE SUMMER, AND I'M SURE WHEN THEY RETURN AND LEARN THERE IS AN AMBULANCE SERVICE ONE AND A HALF BLOCKS FROM THEIR HOMES, YOU WILL GET A LETTER FROM THEM ALSO. MAYBE NOT SO NICE. PLEASE DO NOT GRANT THIS PERMIT I RETIRED HERE TO HAVE PEACE AND QUIET ON MY PATIO AND IN MY HOME. I DON'T WANT A BUSINESS OF THIS TYPE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. )ZJEANNE ery truly yours, SALVO By my signature below, am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I feel they will be a positive addition to this area. Name Address Signature bate ILA, .......... 300 s, I CA I-A M� -to Ee I -Itll�V M 'VO 17\ 71,; oN r 560 Williams Rd.Palm Springs,CA 92264 Sep 13 04 C6: 20p P. AMR.. By my signature below, I am indicating support of Americar Medical Responses occupation of the facility of 810 N. Fal rell Drive. I feel they will be o positive addition to This area. Name Address ?^ SignatureatE -c" 1. I I SK Wtlhm s Rd Palm Spnngs,CA 97254 _—_ rV CL ivW/LT-cry �C/jit. By my signature below, I am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I feel they will be a positive addition to this area. Name Address Signature Date Ir --- �. - b°(( O cI edpll 560 Williams Rd.Palm Springs,CA 92264 J l By my signature below, I am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I feel they will be a positive addition to this area. 7 Name Address Signature Date -�-�7cz5q S CAGC47 L`L SSG G' ✓ 5 CC,- °1 zz(aZ e/ (4z�jqzzUz Lrti� �s n � (�! l E V 3 C�!; �''r C1 � s5 C mot_, C -T If 560 Williams Rd.Palm Springs,CA 92264 By my signature below, I am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I feel they will be a positive addition to this area. Name Address Signature Pate % q C-L 5—f�f //l j/s➢_ �� '°' ° v-' / ��/ / / ,v j i ell 560 Williams Rd.Palm Springs,CA 92264 Sep 13 04 00: 20p By my signature below, I am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the faciilty at 8i0 N. Fa.rell Drive. I feel they will be o positiva addition. to This area. rJame Address Sit gnature Date 115 cc, U-Ldefuv-.ba ( I1Cv� n�ou�tC �G��i�1 5 �N"Ih1 S LcU� 0 CI L�(n`r sh�rl�y I49yDS OIL ooANRdju rL0 44 C.ros-r+s w.y — - -- -- 'palwti Spry Ness VA %J'��,h�l��✓ 'i`r�14ii':3-��/ "�J`isr,l-��rt`,.5�.�'� �:�sr,,� t ,. I �_ti�Y i.���G� 5�. f✓"'� ( '�-T Y ,� C PaUtm,, �t�trkl/1( , < I bb� 11661 s L-a"A w wPAL --- - �,�,t - 1'Y1i1lG" 'Pa it" spriry 5e�Wdliams Rd Palm Spnngs,CA 9�64 f s By my signature below, I am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I feel they will be a positive addition to this area. Name Address Signature Date i fS' L 560 Williams Rd Palm Springs,CA 92264 Ct�;giAn-,"i�J(C i�)I ti' h¢�I�lu��i(C/A�1- 'P.�'1�3J(J$r✓_h'd=_.._._ By my signature below, I am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I feel they will be a positive addition to this area. Name Address Signature Date Ccd 560 Williams Rd.Palm Springs,CA 92264 RE _Z1111,11-11, i. By my signature below, I am indicating support of American Medical Response's occupation of the facility at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I feel they will be a positive addition to this area. Name Address/ / Signature Date 5 01 J�R / ti C✓�J 560 Williams Rd Palm Springs,CA 92264 SF" 4 2004 September 14, 2004 O� C2Ct�Cy s Mayor Ron Oden City Council Members ���' City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way "d- Palm Springs, CA 922621 r, In Re: AMR appeal.,. a Dear Mayor and City Council Members: % - Over the weekend I was given copies of letters to the City Council written by representatives of AMR and by Rose Mihata Kent, all of which were intentionally misleading, as was their testimony before the Commission on July 28th. Firstly, attached is a "short list" of area residents who are vehamently opposed to AMR' s application. Mr. Aiken' s letter of August 4th disagrees with Comm. Hochanagel that there are any blind corners in this area. Attached are pictures looking north on Farrell from the intersection with Tamarisk. My home is the first house facing Farrell and cannot be seen. Also, the 810 building cannot be seen, even though the photo is taken from the west side of the street. Also, there is a sign facing traffic on Tamarisk which reads "No Turn On Red. " This is obviously placed there because of a blind curve to the north. Another picture shows the curve -in Farrell looking south from Research Drive. My house cannot be seen, nor can the light at Farrell & Tamarisk, nor can the 810 building be seen, nor can Computer Way be seen. Addressing Mr. Aiken' s original application, that application checksvirtually. every "NO" box. I 've enclosed one page. Mr. Aiken' s application is blatantly false in that it states there would be no obtrusive operations, nor any increase in noise or traffic. BALONEY! Addressing the letter to the Mayor from Mr. Ennis (AMR) dated August 4, Mr. Ennis seems to have as much trouble with the actual facts or the real truth in his letter as he did in his testimony before the Commission. FIRST OFF, AMR has not been based in Palm Springs for 35 years . They purchased the long-existing Springs Ambulance in the mid-nineties. Also in that same short paragraph Mr. Ennis makes a veiled threat to the Mayor that "we would like to continue that tradition, " clearly meaning to convey that if you don' t give us this permit we might leave town. Well, the regional headquarters in a resort town is most probably not good for the resort atmosphere, and they only pay to the City a flat an vial tax, not a gross receipts tax, nor do they own any real estate here, nor do they pay property taxes. The fact of the matter is that Mr. Ennis is a low-level "manager" and has no real control over anything, Greenwood, Colo. executives of AMR and executives of Laidlaw, AMR' s parent company having the control of where they go and what they can pay in rents. Mr. Ennis ' letter also, states this proposed location will be the Eastern Regional headquarters, serving cities from Hem(ht south and east throughout the Valley and beyond. WHY should this beatiful neighborhood be sub- jected to this 24-hour, 7-day per week, 365 days per year obtrusive, noisey, high volume traffic operation which serves so many other cities?? I am enclosing just a couple of available buildings in industrial parks in the City which are currently available, and there are no house in sight or ear-shot of the locations . Mr. Ennis also mistates the facts in regard to 810 N. Farrell just becoming available a few months ago. It has been for lease for more than two years, and I am enclosing Internet information from the previous owner to that affect. Mr. Ennis letter to the Mayor also mistates the facts with respect to the residents being organized and having a "very vocal" leader. I only knew three people at the Public Hearing on the 28th, one of them being Dr. Blount, who, according to Mr. Ennis, is our "vocal leader. " The fact is that I met Dr. Blount for the first time in my life less than two hours before that hearing. Mr. Ennis letter also states that the concerns voiced by the residents had nothing to do with his company, but with pre-existing conditions. Mr. Ennis obviously didn' t hear or pay attention to our 'cbncerns. We tried to convey that we don' t want his operation in our neighborhood BECAUSE it will only add significantly to our noise and traffic problems and negatively impact our quality of life as well as reducing our property values. Also, Dr. Bount' s comments were not, as Mr. Ennis asserts, "intentionally inflammatory. " They were true. I verified his claims myself. I 've spent countless hours sitting outside of AMR' s facilities on Williams Road observing their operations . I 've observed Code 3 dispatches at 5: 00 a.m. , at 4: 40 a.m. and at 5 : 30 a.m. , as well as one at 3 : 30 p.m. , all from their main facility. I have also observed numerous shift changes, which always seem to involve two crews per. shift change. These crews test the equipment on the ambulance vehicle they are assigned to, meaning radios, lights and SIRENS, regardless of the hour. On one occasion a siren didn ' t appear to sound right, and this siren was turned on and off three times and was left on for a long period of time. Dogs in a nearby kennel were howling, and it was an ear-splitting experience for me, particularly at 5: 00 a.m. . On another occasion I observed in their main parking area for ambulances, one ambulance- come in from a run. The back doors were flung open by workers in gloves and masks, a gurney and backboard were removed, and pressure washing was immediately commenced on the aluminum framework of the gurney, and the backboard. Soiled sheets were also removed and thrown into a pile on the side of the vehicle . Then towels, paper or otherwise, and other materials were placed into a plastic bag, tied, then placed by an AMR employee into a Palm Springs Disposal Services container which clearly states "No bio-hazardous waste. " Then the driveway was hosed down into a concrete trench and washed out into the street. I have also learned third-hand from an AMR employee and his supervisor in another region that AMR not only plans to make Farrell Drive its regional headquarters but it also plans to maintain, store and mechanically repair more than 30 company vehicles from throughout the region, at this 810 N. Farrell location. Additionally, this site is planned to be a training facility for new recruits who will be working throughout the region. This training includes training with respect to the operation of all emergency equipment, including radios, flashing light, SIRENS, etc. . This AMR employee informed me, "You do not want to live near an ambulance training facility. " Also, in the future, as AMR expands its regional operations, Ms . Mihata would, I 'm sure, in exchange for a long-term lease add an additional 10 , 000 square feet to her existing building. Yes, Council Members, just such a large, additional structure has already been approved. Lastly, on July 31st I received a call from Rose Mihata Kent informing me that "We are going to appeal this decision to the City Council. " She also stated that "If "YOU PEOPLE" don' t accept this ambulance company I will put in a dance hall over there, and I've already had inquiries from just such a group. " Then on August 16th Ms . Mihata, after duping a member of my household into giving her my cell number, called when I was in Orange County, informing me that "If this permit is not granted I 'm going to put in a low-end used car lot. " Mr. Ennis, on the 17th, after tiring of questions put to him by a neighbor attending their open house, uttered the same, exact threat, "If you don' t have an ambulance company in this location you ' re going to have a low-end used car lot. " Anyone can understand how such an obtrusive operation, 24-hours per day, 7-days per week, 365 days per year, would negatively impact nearby residents in a significant way, both their quality of life as well as property values. We respectfully urge you to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. Sinc 'a Frank Hudgins 825 N. Farrell Dr. I j � 1 I,11� ! ' N 11 i�'� 1�i("�9 �� ! �i __ > -ter� �, ___ j1 � , ! II ii i � i� -. i I,� � ':1�:-gyp 3� - � i �!� � -t , b �I ii - _�'�L L'_ _ - _ - /,_ems!- � _„ _,._-- - � - � �_ � _ ,� , 1� � � \ tip, , , , , ) ; -_, 1 , �l, � '--- ( _ � � . i Ii i�, �� �i� ;_ ' _ � - �, �� � - -_ i , ��� ,� .�� .�'� � - . 4 7- �, �, _ ,, - �- _ ,' i" ' ;�; ��_ , ,�; L: 1�r.-�.-..�.�:_ - - , � -- ANTICIPATED CHANGES AS H KESULT OF THE PROPOSAL Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss all items checked yes or maybe on a separate sheet. 1. Change in existing features of hillsides, or substantial alteration of ground contours. ❑ Yes eNo ❑ Maybe 2. Change in the dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in the project vicinity. ❑ Yes [�(No E] Maybe 3. Subject to or resulting in soil erosion by wind or flooding. ® Yes ED"'No ❑ Maybe 4. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. ❑ Yes [b No ❑ Maybe 5. Change in existing noise or vibration level in the vicinity. Subject to roadway or airport noise (has the required acoustical report been ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe submitted?) 6. Involves the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe 7. Involves the use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy. ❑ Yes [a/No ❑ Maybe 8. Changes the demand for municipal services (police, fire, sewage, etc.) ❑ Yes [�]/No ❑ Maybe 9. Changes the demand for utility services, beyond those presently available or planned in the near future. ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe 10. Significantly affects any unique or natural features, including mature trees. ❑ Yes [Z�/No ❑ Maybe 11. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public land or public roads. ❑ Yes No ❑ Maybe 12. Results in the dislocation of people. ❑ Yes ED/No ❑ Maybe 13. Generates controversy based on aesthetics or other features of the project. ❑ Yes ❑/No ❑ Maybe I J Additional explanation of "yes" and "maybe" answers attached.. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation, to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements and information presented are true and}}correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. ,�} , n �c> 2e.v+ VAt IGtt I�wIGUGl4h YQtcc / L12e"Sd' M. t ype) For � Signature Date CUP Revised 11198 14 IN LATE A.PRIL, EARLY MAY AT 1 - 30 A.M. A CAR LOST CONTROL HEADED SOUTH ON FARRELL COMING INTO CURVE which sta-rts at 855 N. FARRELL AND CONTINUES PAST MY HOME AND THE PROPOSED SITE, WHERE TT IS MOST SEVERE, THIS AUTO JUMPED THE SIDEWALI{ JUST PAST THE MAILBOX AT 855 AND CAREENED DOWN THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF 835 N. FARRELL, TAKING OUT THE °'NO PPPRKING` SIGN, THE NLAILBO2_ THEN SLANLMED INTO THE LIGHT POLE AT MY DP.IVEWAY AT 825 ILL. FARRELL_ THE HUGE CONCRETE POLE FELL ACROSS FARRELL,. NARROWLY iv1ISSINiG THE CAR WHICH HAD SLTUVi iED INTO IT AND FELL ACROSS F'ARRELII DRIVE, BLOCKING FARRELL AND COMPUTER To7_AY , FARRELL DRT77E HAD TO BE CLOSED UNTIL THE DEBRE COULD BE REMOVED , INICLUDINiG TFF CAR w. w xmNgaX ''imhll" I I axM.wW"19�_ I�� 4KT nMn' 31 �� IN, LOOKING NORTH ON FARRELL DRIVE FROM, ITS INTERSECTION NITH TAMARISK ROAD, MY HOME IS THE FIRST HOUSE ON FARRELL NORT : OF TAMARISK AND CANNOT BE SEEN FROM,THIS LOCATION, NOR CAN THE PROPOSED SITE, in7HICH IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM My- HOME PLEAST NOTE "NO TURN ON RED" SIGN , THIS T,�J' PUT IDi PLACE BECAUSE IT1°S VERY DANGEROUS TO TURN RIGHT ON RED BECAUSE YOU CANNOT SEE TRAFFIC COMING AROUND THIS SEVERE CURVE T1\1 FRONT OF PROPOSED SITE , ZZ ' �i41Ytln'AY7��^�yPJt�3'mx"3iMr �1t�M -.. <Af��5A1.LY�Wj3YMV�NPI1n+uW+Kt', «.}'yiWywY3i, .-- 'ii 'c#iW�a'iaw.a.✓,rau..rr< ' 0 -„ypu,„,., I L .— LOOKING SOUTH ON FARRELL FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH RESEARCH DRIVE AT ENTRANCE TO DMV , 810 SITE CANNOT BE SEEN; NOR CAN THE SIGNAL AT FARRELL AND TAN_I_ARISK. NOR CAN MY HOME; WHICH IS ONLY 60—FEET ACROSS FROM 810 No FARRELL, NOTE TIRE TRACKS WHERE DMV SIGN HAS BEEN OBLITERATED FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME. Alt - a?'Yc' i�'I Wlm'Mlue:: ; LOOKING NORTH FROM RESEARCH DRIVE AND FARRELL DRIVE . SEVERE "S" CURVE IDiTO WHICH TACHAVEH EMPTIES INTO FARRELL DR, AUTO DEPICTED LOST CONTROL HEADING INTO "S" CURVE GOING SOUTH ON FARRELL AND ENDED UP IN DIRT JUST OFF TECHESiAH, limp hi i :.. ....ex.:naww'�a'Pa ssVmn,trdgYw++k.17WoF ' a';auti'LWde.W'.c:.n,drdn�"u+ew++w+.:eiw9�'+ifiW+Y�u�wub4rie�:.k.I I � V l _._ _ : +Mw�+�'^•W'w"o- - � i, it AVLILA_BLE "INDUSTRIAL" BUILDING EAST OF LOWS IS u r: n. r. AVAILABLE "INDUSTRIAL" BUILDING ON CALLE SAN RAPHAEL, ACROSS FROM PARENT COP�[PANY, L_AIDLAYJ, AND FORMER FED EX LOCATION 4/10 OF A MILE FROM AMR ' s CURRENT LOCATION, JUST OFF OF GENE TZAIL. i 1%k . ik � �� 'MMr. ' .fAII�YI"' rMWY' eWl�z c e sY.�lwerr —-r"iyyw,•iIM�YYIFYIYa I ' �, •M� BM 7�[ u'ati ai'i;1i� - N'y1M IA�� OV � �� I a 4&"Wo ., W, aP�yy k. a yy yyyy��pyy�� I 1. yYY I I .......... 1� . 'M""�i�'9W'�'Pwe"��M'95+1b :,q-: ., •�1P+�4�W+N£yw�..�, LAIDLAW' S HEADOUARTERS, ACROSS STREET FROM FORMER FED EX FACILIT, WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE,. I i yY +p Jlltll ����I III Iy{I t�1N IJ�I�VI� N EDUCATION SERVICES F ������ �• *i �60060kLLE6A119APHAEL 730.320.0822 »s, I y µ,w --- A Ir'Y y fir, 4 SgOl WI'I __ — _ - - -' •- ___ 1 , � R'Yln f a ♦ • a a � ( �1., •,�^ ..� ._tom' $W�r'r p»'; � ...M; �. "rv„(r i` tr•, ! s. ^ 1 �1 *�jk++mlr�in*wrm rrxp�nstu� ,ar xa",YM•.m^"W'p•«rygam;,m . . owr,�+•. �.r'C....�.r•..rw,,.,.,., :I:'gmMmrve^Ma'xky. Sao:ro^�m•,m�r«.mrryf^^dn�'*r'MGq"^ PARKING AREA WHERE I 'VE OBSERVED AMBULANCE VEHICLE BEING HOSED DOTnIN, GURNEY,. BACKBOARD, 'TI-IEDI HOSED INTO SHALLOW TRENCH, THEN Tl�fASHED INTO THE STREET, PSD SERVICES INTO WHICH I°VE SEEN MATERIAL, BAGGED , DISPOSED BY AMR EMPLCYEE. WEARING MASK ARID GLOVES , II � 1}4 1 , i fll�ll(1�'4Y�` .:i6L e 4.�•a•;y{ n a.k.a.- .w, i. .'•'W iWv�bcd 4'�x JIGMWKWrvP�e».•w NO FIAZAFOOIIS JIASTES ACC PTEO 141 ul. a.Arpd�WGA/vIC N6n 1 :t x t' Y I —�' +hA DEPICTS BACK OF TRALLED YEARD BEHIND 810 N. FARRELL AND DRAIN FROM YARD AREA INTO CUL-DE-SAC OF RESEARCH DRIVE THEN WHATEVER IS WASHED FROM THIS WALLED YARD JUST SITS IN THE STREET , THERE IS NO STORN DRAIN, NOR IS THERE A DRAIN ON THE SITE . I I I y y� n...d4ryVplx a` WALLED YARD IN REAR OF SITE„ RATHER THAN A MUCH SMALLER NUMBER OF AMBULANCES WHICH THEY CLAIMED WOULD BE ON THE SITE THEY NOW CLAIM 18 AMBUALNCES WILL BE PARKED IN TIIIS WALLED YARD, NO VEHICLES CAN BE PARKED IN THE 10-12 FOT AREA OF LARGE TRASH AREA iWITH 10-FOOT WIDE STEEL DOORS NOR AGAINST BUILDING AS THEY WOULD BLOCK ACCESS TO TWlO LARGE PULL-UP BA' DOORS AS WELL AS A PEDESTRTADl ACCESS DOOR_ THE OUTSIDE; CIRCULAR PERIMETER WALL WOULD ACCOMODATI'' NOT NOR THAN ABOUT SiX OF THESE VERY LARGE, VEHICLES , y _ y g■ w .L"wkr.w�w7w '�M.x .. ., wi'i xe:,:TxwaewuMr. I tool fi P, t,w�-a x r 0. i mw r Inland Empire: Palm Springs Commercial Land, Palm Desert, Riverside County Land and... 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Ft. for lease. SCRCLL DOWN FOR FLOOR PLANS. I Click here for a printable flyer&floor plan for the Paim Springs Technology Center, 6,741 SF Warehouse 3 offices Bottom Level and 5,834 SF upper level office suites. l I I 1 X44r j I Prime warehouse az office suites in Palm Lois of street traffic and high visibility I Springs. Available for lease: Downstairs matte this a great building. Gorgeous 6,741 Sq. Ft. and upstairs 5,884 Sq. Ft. building, centrally Located, roil-tap doors, Safe for$1,650,000. Scroll down for;four receiving area, small viarehouse ;area, plans. Modern design and tech-use and elevator. Interstate 10 access is just ready, fiber-optics. Built in 1995, %rvas the five minutes away. Within 1.5 to 2 hours l former home of Time Warner cable. Fee of Los Angeles, .San Diego, and Grange !and, 10,000 Sq. Ft. approved expansion COLintieS. 11 upper level office suites, pact, current industrial development near large adminlwork area. completion on neighbor pads. I b The surrounding area includes Reiiabl2 sources predict ?hat die residential, vacant °and, and commercial population of Riverside County, CA will C buildings. Brand new industrial double by the year 2020. Ail the ' developments are in progress economic indicators; such as mortgage htip://-vwvw.psyes.com/timew.htm 9/12/2004 Central Palm Springs for Lease: 5,894 Sq Ft and 6,741 Sq Ft Offices & Warehouse Page 2 of 4 immediately east of fhis building. Las lending, apartment rents, and copulation degas style gambling on Indian Tribal graphs point to a potential real estate lands is predicted to bring heightened boon in the area. Cali today for lease interest in cornmerciai property in the rates: 760-778-7933. lniand Empire. - — —I APiN #: 507-350-003 For Lease: 6,741 Sq. Ft. and/or 5,884 Sq. Ft. Offices and warehouse Location: 810 N Farrel Dr., Palm Springs, CA. USA. Palm Springs Technology Center. Commercial building/offices. 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Reliable sources predict that the population of riverside County, CA will double by the year 2020. Two story building,total size: 12,625 SF. 1st Floor: 5,741 SF: warehouse ready, fiber optics. Roll-up doors, elevator, employee area, large shipping and receiving area,shop, lots of space and storage. 2nd Floor: 5,884 SF. 11 private offices, large work area, great upstairs views. Approved expansion pad available of 10,000 buildable SF. http://www.psyes.com/timew.htm 9/12/2004 Central Palm Springs for Lease: 5,884 Sq Ft and 6,741 Sq Ft Offices & Warehouse Page 3 of 4 APN 507-350-008 RIV COUNTY. 1.77 gross acre parcel. 1 F3ocr T�Aan 611102: 8,741 Sit= Small 'Narahouse Z3 Offices �a,ly179 1 M, .v.� `fll 1 .� )1 :)!.� it 39 �a ii� { t3 �{ aLi� j ..._iou.a�.n. .:.w.u,i:a+ire i....w,.w....�:d.�:.,..�.vi...aw..ws_.i.....�...,...._...�.:.,..� Floor Plan 6/1/02: 5,384 SF "Executive Officas 20 16 :1 16 lid S '�.VJI 7 n1 6 '{ "f9 16 r 7�' .,tic 10 4 M ,t 2� j Other Properties: Horne page Click Isere to view our available bull ings for lease: 4,000 to 13,000 Square Feet View our resider lai lots in exclusive Andreas Point is South Pahn Springs Lot 40 http://www.psyes.com/timew.htm 9/12/2004 `r 4 ,:y Description of the Subiect Property Ownership 111form ationn Primary Owner : MIHATA HOLDNGS LP Secondary Owner : Ownership Description : Site Address : 810 N FARRELL DR PALM SPRINGS 92262-5940 Mailing Address : 468 W TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262-2290 Telephone : Assessors Parcel No. : 507-350-008 Census Tract : 0446-003 Nt lap Page Grid : N/A New Page Grid N/A Legal Description : 1.77 ACRES NET IN PAR 1 PM 046/035 PM 3779-1 Housing Tract : 0- Property Details Use Code MISCELLANEOUS COMMERCIAL Zoning M1P Bedrooms : N/A Number of Units N/A Bathrooms : N/A Year Built 0 ParlHng : Unknown Lot Size : 77101 sqft/ 1.770 Acres View : N/A Square Feet N/A Pool : N/A Total Rooms N/A Fireplace : N/A GeoQuality 0 Lot 1 Tax Information Assessed Total : $1,053,149 Tax Amount : $12,729.34 Land Total : $205,364 Tax Status : Current Improvement : $847,785 Year Delinquent : N/A '% Improvement : 81-0 Tax]Efate Area : 11005 � Exemption : N/A Sale Information Last Sale Date March 26 2004 Lender : N/A Document No. 0000213031 fist Loan Amount : N/A Sale Amount $1,275,000 (Ful First Loan Type : N/A Last Trans W/O $ N/A 2nd Loan Amount : N/A Last Doc W/O S Cost/ Square Feet : N/A Copyrightc, 1996-2003 DataQwcla7. The above information is obtained from public documents and is not guaranteed. 8/12/2004 12:56:49PM Customer Service Rep : Lynae Rendo❑ TOPS 6 ID: 35,707 1 Parcel: 507-131-005 Site: 1201 E PASEO EL MIRADOR*PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 Owner: PALM SPRINGS INVESTMENT Mail: 201 VIA LAS PALMAS*PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 Use: MISCELLANEOOB Ph: Xmpt: Sale: Date: 01/07/2004 Ln: Doc: 865o Yb:1956 Sgtt: 2,269 Asd:5232, 070 Imp: 74' Zn: P.1C Tr: 00000- 00 Lot: L-0005 Lotsz: 14, 810 Bd/Bth: 3/3.0 Rms: 2 Parcel: 507-170-006 She: 777 E TACHEVAH DR-PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 Owner: DESERT HEALTH CARE DISTRICT Mail: 1140 N INDIAN CANYON DR-PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 USe: MISCELLANEOUS Ph: Xmpt: Sale: Date: 03/03/2004 Ln: Doc: 159301 Yb: Sgft: Asd:$27,420 imp: 0 Zn: Tr: - Lot: - Lotsz: 15.95 A Bd/Sth: Rms: 3 Parcel: 507-195-018 Site: 572 N INDIAN CANYON DRIPALM SPRINGS CA 92262 Owner: PACT FICA,COLONY P Mail: 122 E OJAI AVE*OJAI CA 93023 Use: MISCELLANEOUS Ph: Xmpt: Sale: Date: 06/11/2004 Ln: $5, 900, 000 Doc: 453801 Yb: Sqf@: Asd: "al,342, 427 Imp: 64 Zn: Tr: 00000- 00 Lot: -000E Lotsz: 2.30 A Sd/Bth: Rms: 4 Parcel: 507-350-008 Site: 810 N FARRELL DR-PALM SPRINGS CA 92202 Owner: MIHATA HOLDINGS LP Mail: 468 W TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY-PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 Use: MISCELLA_NEOOS Ph: Xmpt: Sale: $1,275, 000F Date: 03/26/2004 Ln: Doc: 213031 Yb: Sgft: Asd: $1, 053, 149 imp: 909 Zn: M1P Tr: 00000- 00 Lot: P-0001 Lotsz: 1.77 A Bd/Bth: Rms: Copyright Dat2Qwck Information Systems 1998-2000 The above information is sourced from public information and is not guaranteed Farms-5 Line Nearhy Pro Brief Descriptions of Properties in the Surrounding Neighborhood 668 N FARRELL DR 825 N FARRELL DR PALM SPRINGS 92262 PALM SPRINGS 92262 I ROBERT A DIAMOND FRANKLIN G AIUDGINS APN 507-371-022 Phone APN 507-490-028 Phone Saie Dade : 07/02/2004 Use Code : RI Sale Date : 01/01/1900 Use Code Rl Amount : N/A Yr Built : 1960 Amount : N/A Yr Built 1979 Sq Ft : 1,360 Lot Size : 11,761 /0.27 acres So Ft : 1,624 Lot Size 15,682/0.36 acres S/ Sq Ft : N/A Beds/Baths : 2/2.0 S/Sq Ft : N/A Beds/Baths 3/2.0 o� 835 N FARRELL DR 855 N FARRELL DR a PALM SPRINGS 92262 �� PALM SPRINGS 92262 PATRICIA A WILCOX HUGH G and ANN MAR BLOUNT APN 507-490-027 Phone : APN : 507-490-026 Phone : Sale Date 03/26/2004 Use Code : Rl Sale,Date : 03/01/1986 Use Coale : R1 Amount Yr Built : 1979 Amount : N/A Yr Built : 1979 Sq Ft : 1,516 Lot Size : 16,553/0.38 acres Scl Ft : 2,029 Lot Size : 13,939/0.32 acres S/ Sq Ft S244.06 Beds/Baths : 3 /2.0 S/Sq Ft : N/A Beds/Baths : 3/2.0 697 N FARRELL DR a 696 N FARR�+LL DR PALM SPRINGS 92262 � , PALM SPRINGS 92262 BRUCE PARRADEE DEBRA A NIORRIS 1 APN 507-372-001 Phone : APN : 507-371-024 Phone Sale Date 08/06/1999 Use Code : R1 Sale Date : 05/21/1999 Use Cade Rl Amount Yr Built : 1960 Amount : Yr Built 1960 Sq Ft 1,360 Lot Size 10,019/0.23 acres Sq Ft 2,206 Lot Size 11,761 /0.27 acres , S / Sq Ft S80.88 Beds/Baths : 2/2.0 S/ Sq Ft : $56.66 Beds/Baths 2/3.0 685 N FARRELL DR 684 N FARRELL DR v°° PALM SPRINGS 92262 v PALM SPRINGS 92262 ROBERT R and SIIII2LEY MILLER DOUGLAS TVI GILBERT APN 507-372-002 Plione : (818) 883-4749 APN : 507-371-023 Phone : i Sale Date 10/01/1977 Use Code : R1 Sate Date : 01/01/1900 Use Code : Rl Amount Yr Built : 1960 Amount : N/A Yr Built : 1960 Sq Ft 1,360 Lot Size : 10,454/0.24 acres Sq Ft : 1,360 Lot Size : 11,761 /0.27 acres S/Sq Ft S56.62 Beds/Baths : 2/2.0 S/ Sq Ft : N/A Beds/Baths : 2/2-0 950 N FARRELL DR PALM SPRINGS 92262 HENRY and JUDITH LEVIN APN 507-350-041 Phone : Sale Date 01/01/1900 Use Code : C1 Amount N/A Yr Built : N/A Sq Ft N/A Lot Size : 109,336/251 acres S/Sq Ft N/A Beds/Baths : 0/0.0 CopyrightOc 1996-2003 DataQuick'M.The above information is obtained from public documents and is not guaranteed. 8/12/2004 12:56:54PM Customer Service Rep: Lynne Rendon TOPS 6ID : 35,707 RECORDING REQUESTED BY ®OC = �2004-0:2213032 CUMMERCEifTiE B Page Izof 9Doc T Fee:aaAO id Page 1 of 2 Doc T Tax Paid AND bVHEN RECORDED MAIL TO Recorded in Official Records ��-- County of Riverside INEROMI, INC. Gary L. Orco Assessor,1 County Clark E Ra�Iry9�cordlar ROSE MIHATR 468 West Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs CA 92262 (vj $ U PAGE SIZE DA PCGR NOCOP SMF MISC L Escrow NO. 49006051 - P98 cOPv LONG�RL REFOND NGNc eux, Order NO 33I253 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDERS USE 810 N. FARRELL,, PALM SPRINGS, r•cr.IPORNIA 92262 507 e350-OOB I Ne Tf 4 A—NiT DEED 173E UNDERSIGNED GRANTOR(S)DECLARF(S) DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAXIS $1,402.50 � ® unincorporated area ® Cryof PALM SPRINGS rn computed on the full value of the interest or properly conveyed,or is ❑ computed on the full value less the value of liens or cncurnorences remaining at time of sale,and tO FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION,receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, JACQUELINE HELEN SUITT and NOAH THOMAS SUITT, JR. , TRUSTEES OF THE SUITT REVOCABLE INTER VIVOS TRUST DATED OCTOBER 19, 1990 r hereby GRANT(S) to M an MIHATA HOLDINGS, L.P. A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSIP the following described real property in the City of PALM SPRINGS County of RIVERSIDE ,State of California: PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 8779-1, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 46 PAGE 35 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Dated February 20, 2004 THE SUITT REVOCABLE INTER VIVOS TRUST DATED OCTOBER 19, 1990 STATEOF CALIFORNIA,t COUNTYOF 246r51e. e. —} SS. On ri.�/ i 9-1s, �M _ before me, a �'nACizl I (VIAS, Kbt7,I KM RAM I C CQU LINE HELEN SUIT , TRUSTEE a No ry Public in and for aald County ,pate personal[ appeared S I ova Sfnr 7y, r r Vid personally known to me (nF-zrev ry O.AH THOMAS SUITT, JR., TRVTEE eveke ) to be the pareon�whose named ' are s acribed to the within Instrument d acknowledgod to me that hV/s he executed Lt, OZO� same In Iwv eh authorized capacity o , end that by [WritQ hel _ ow CCtMAWtC1 C➢db9➢26 signalured)on the Instrument the personoor the entity upon behal of 3 which the person(s)acted,executed the Instrument. ��.casorno P WITNESS my hand and offlclal somi. Comm.fxi Fe ➢3.2 b 3 ignature ol Notary Date My Commission Expires FOR NOTARY SEAL OR STAMP MAL TAX STATEMENTS TO PARTY SHOWN ON FOLLOWING LINE: IF NO PARTY SO SHOWN, MAIL AS DIRECTED ABOVE Name Street Address City,State&Tip G01 --05j30/9NEX Description: Riverside,CA Document-Year.DoclD 2004.223031 Page: 1 of 2 Order: LP-08-12-2004 12-56-19 PM Comment: Recorder P.O. Sox 751 Riverside, CA 92502-0751 . (909) 486-7000 GARY L. ORSO COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSESSOR— COUNTY CLERK — RECORDER NOTARY CLARITY Under the provisions of Government Code 27361.7, 1 certify under the penalty of perj ury that the notary seal on the document to which this statement is attached reads as follows: Name of Notary: /5�� I C O& ) Commission #: Iq 6 3 ) 2 Place of Execution: 2 efskde Date Commission Expires: / 3 /206 p Date: 3Zz5 Signature: ly i Print Name: Travis Runyan Description: Riverside,CA Document-Year.DOC1D 2004.213031 Page: 2 of 2 Order: LP-08-12-2004 12-56-19 PM Comment: [HIS 9AP PPS PREPARCH FOR ASS[5511[IU PORP05C5 oIILI IIO LIABlllll 7I .5 0 7-3 5 15 AS509El]ERR THE A[(ORALY of EHE oA,:SIIPA,I AS LsSRR 5 PARCEL J POR.E 12 T.4S. R. 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AMR Appeal -----Original Message ----- From: Michael Sifuentes To: michaelm(oDc�i.palm-springs.ca.us Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 1:31 PM Subject: AMR Appeal From: Michael Sifuentes[SMTP:MSIFUENT49@YAHOO.COMj Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 1:31:27 PM To: michaelm(cDci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: AMR Appeal Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Michael McCulloch I want my name to be added to the list of very strong opponents of AMR's desire to locate their 24-hour, 7-day per week ambulance operation immediately adjacent to my residential neighborhood. My home is not more than 60 to 70 feet from the proposed site at 810 N. Farrell Drive. I am respectfully requesting that you uphold the decision of the Planning Commission of July 28th. Sincerely, Michael Sifuentes Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell From: Rayme49@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 3:12 PM To: Chris Mills; Michael McCulloch Subject: American Medical Ambulance Moving to Farrell From: Rayme49@aol.com[SMTP RAYME49@AOL.COM] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 3:11:36 PM To: chrism @ci.palm-springs.ca.us; michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: American Medical Ambulance Moving to Farrell Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Chris and Mike: Please follow the Planning Commission's lead and vote NO on this move to Farrell. I live in a lovely neighborhood and do not want the noise of sirens going off day and night Do you know they have to test the sirens at the change of each shift? Do you know they will be hosing down blood and fecal matter after they return from a run? Do you realize this toxic material will go directly into our streets? This is not right or fair. We already get more than our share of airport noise. Let this company move to a business area and out of our neighborhood. Thanks for your support. Again please support our neighbors and vote NO on Wednesday night. Sincerely, Ray M. Smythe 2480 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 323-0296 9/15/2004 Page I of I Velma Burnell From: PSYOGA@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:19 AM To: Michael McCulloch Subject: Opposition to AMR From: PSYOGA@aol.com[SMTP:PSYOGA@AOL.COM] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:19:04 AM To: michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Opposition to AMR Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Mr. McCulloch, I am very concerned with American Medical Response's bid to set up an ambulance operation adjacent to my neighborhood. Please be aware of my opposition to this matter. Thank you, Risa Wolfson (psyoga@aol.com) 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell --------------From: Michael McCulloch [mikeforpalmsprings@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 12:29 PM To: Velma Velma, Here are the AMR emails I received via the city site. --Mike 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell From: Tim Esser[tim.esser@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:01 AM To: Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Martha Edgmon; Steve Pougnet Subject: EMIR location From: Tim Esser[SMTP:TIM ESSER@VERIZON.NET] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:01:28 AM To: Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Ron Oden; Steve Pougnet Subject: EMIR location Auto forwarded by a Rule Hello City of Palm Springs, Just in passing I was told to write you my opinion about having the new EMIR location by the airport. I think this is a good idea being close to the airport, and fire station. I am sure you all have a good plan, however I thought you might appreciate some input. Keep up the GREAT job with the city. Sincerely Tim Esser 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell From: User6117C@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:43 PM To: Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Ron Oden Subject: Planning Commission From: User6ll7C@acl.com[SMTP:USER6117C@AOL.COMI Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:42:43 PM To: GinnyF@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; MichaelM@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; RonO@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Planning Commission Auto forwarded by a Rule Recently the Planning Commission denied the American Medical Response (AMR) a conditional permit that would allow them to lease property located at 810 Farrell Drive I would hope that the City Council would review the decision of the Planning Commission because it is very important to the City of Palm Springs to have AMR in a location that would be close to the airport in case of an emergency. Also, the location provides easy access to the main arteries of the City. Further, I would hope that the council would invite in the first responders, i.e., the Fire Department and the Police Department to get their views as to the proposed location. Accessible and speedy ambulance service in time of need is important to all of the citizens of Palm Springs Don Fruehling, 700 West Stevens Road, Palm Springs, CA. 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 2 Velma Burnell From: mtabor[mtabor@dc.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 10:12 AM To: Michael McCulloch Subject: Conditional Use Permit-Case No. 5.1017--CUP From: mtabor[SMTP:MTABOR@DC.RR.COM] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 10:11.59 AM To: michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Conditional Use Permit- Case No. 5.1017--CUP Auto forwarded by a Rule Douglas Gilbert Michael Tabor 684 N. Farrell Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-327-3390 Re: Conditional Use Permit Case No. 5.1017--CUP Dear Councilman McCulloch, We adamantly oppose the use of the property at 810 N Farrel[ Dr. for the American Medical Response ambulance deployment and dispatch center! The property is zoned "M-1-P" which states "Uses are to be confined to those administrative, wholesaling, warehousing and light manufacturing activities that can be carried on in an unobtrusive manner". The proposed leasing of the property to the American Medical Response defies the intended "unobtrusive operation" guidelines of this zone. A Conditional Use Permit only further ignores the zones intended use and suggests a discretionary implementation of the permit by the City of Palm Springs. To allow AMR to function as an ambulance deployment and dispatch center will destroy the property value and resort-residential environment of this area. AMR is a 24 hour/365 day a year business that requires a location to function without disturbance to city residents. If a Conditional Use Permit is approved by the City Council who will enforce the permit? Who will residents call with complaints of non-compliance? How many registered complaints of non-compliance will be required before the City revokes the permit and AMR is required to cease its activities and relocate? This business is not suited for this residentially dense area. It belongs in an industrial area zoned for its intended operation. Therefore, we implore you to deny this Conditional Use Permit! 9/15/2004 Page 2 of 2 Sincerely, Douglas Gilbert Michael Tabor 9/15/2004 Velma Burnell From: palmsprings_shirl [palmsprings_shirl@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 2:30 PM To: Ron Oden; Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Steve Pougnet Subject: Palm Springs Lifestyle Importance: High > From: palmsprings shirl[SMTP:PALMSPRINGS_SHIRL@YAHOO.COM] > Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 2:29: 57 PM > To: Rono@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; chrism@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; ginnyf@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; stevep@ci.palm-springs .ca.us > Subject: Palm Springs Lifestyle > Importance: High > Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Mayor Ron, Ginny Foat, Steve, Pougnet, Chriss Mills, Mike McCulloch, My first visit to Palm Springs occurred a little over two years ago. At the time I was a resident of Malibu Califronia and I immaturely thought that there was no greater/special place than Malibu. After this visit to Palm Springs in June of 2002 I knew that there was indeed a place just as special if not more so than Malibu. I spent the next two years carefully planning my relocation to Palm Springs. As of March 26th 2004 my partner and I are both proud residents, owners, tax-payers and voters of Palm Springs ! ! Although we are newer residents and can not begin to apprecite the full joy and love for this great city as those of you who have been hear many, many years longer than us have been . . . I will tell you that we are certainly going to try to catch up to all of you as quickly as possible. Each day I walk out into my yard and I look around I know that I am truly a part of a special community. On Wednesday Sept 15th 2004 an appeal will be heard by the City Council to potentially overturn the Palm Springs Planning Commission's denial of a conditonal Use permit for the Operation of Amercian Medical Resonse's (AMR) headquarters and central dispatch operation which is attempting to relocate from it's current operating address in Palm Springs to the residential neighborhood of 810 N. Farrell Dr. As one of the MANY residential owners who would endure undue personal stress and suffering along with financial property depreciation and ruin as the reuslt of such an operation locating to this family neighborhood, I beg of you to hear the vocies of those community members who will be in attendance on Sept. 15th to voice their opposition to the granting of a conditional use permit to AMR. 1 Your time and attention to this matter is greatly appreciated! Kind regards, Shirely A. Hoffman 835 N. Farrell Dr, Palm Springs Ca. 92262 2 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell From: Milt Jones [milt@palmspringslife.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 5:39 PM To: Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Steve Pougnet; Michael McCulloch; Ron Oden Cc: gbjaguar@earthlink.net Subject: AMR conditional use permit From: Milt Jones[SMTP:MILT@PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 5:39:17 PM To: ChrisM@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; GinnyF@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; SteveP@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; MichaelM@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; RonO@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Cc: gbjaguar@earthlink.net Subject: AMR conditional use permit Auto forwarded by a Rule I have been a Palm Springs resident @ 422 North Farrell Drive for over 45 years and have investigated all of the information, both pro and con for AMR to use 810 N. Farrell Drive as their Palm Springs Headquarters. My conclusion is that AMR and Rose Mihata should be given the conditional use permit they seek as it is in the best interests for ALL of the citizens of Palm Springs. Thank you in advance for this approval. Direct: (760) 325-2333 Ext 201 Fax: (760) 325-7008 & 5 � t c.Ktir�nracXs RESri E hum A rah d�P�1�Ika7�1116I1 ��fl -� r r' 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 2 Velma Burnell From: IRENE KNITZ [ireneknitz@yahoo.comj Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12'43 PM To: Ginny Foat, Michael McCulloch, Chris Mills; Ron Oden, Steve Pougnet Cc: Kathryn Lottes; David Ready Subject: AMR Conditional Use Permit From: IRENE KNITZ[SMTP:IRENEKNITZ@YAHOO.COMI Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:43:21 PM To: Ginny Feat; Michael McCulloch; Chris Mills; Ron Olden; Steve Pougnet Cc: Kathryn Lottes; David Reddy Subject: AMR Conditional Use Permit Auto forwarded by a Rule Irene K�nitz 300 S. Calle El Segundo, #77 Palm Springs, CA 92662 September 13, 2004 To the Honorable Mayor Olden and Council Members for the City of Palm Springs: I am writing this letter to express my support of AMR Ambulance Service and their desire to occupy the office building located on Farrell. They have outgrown their present facility and after a lenghthy search, have finally found a building that they believe will be perfect for their current needs and growth. This company provides vital support services to our community and should be treated with no less importance than that of our police or fire departments. As an intregal part of our community services, we camiot think that they will be able to adequately support our community's needs if they themselves do not have the means to function properly. The offices located at the Farrell Building are intended to house their corporate and support staff. The ambulances will not be dispatched from this location nor will any maintenance or repair work be done. Further, the additional traffic and noise thought by the area residents to be generated by this business would be no more than the existing surrounding companies, and certainly would not begin to compare to that of the airport, the DMV, and the adjacent insurance offices. If not granted approval to occupy this building, more than likely AMR will be forced to find a building outside of Palm Springs. It is unlikely that we would be so bold as to expect our Chief of 9/15/2004 Page 2 of 2 Police or Fire Battalion Chief to supervise their staff from afar nor should we expect this of AMR at present. We should instead give AMR the support and respect that they deserve for the important service they provide, and welcome them without hesitation or conflict, into the community. Your consideration on this matter will be greatly appreciated. I. Knitz Do You Yahoo!? Tired of sparn? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://i-nail.yahoo.com 9/15/2004 Page I of 1 Velma Burnell From: Donald C Madsen [dmadsen@gci.net] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 5:20 PM To: Steve Pougnet; Michael McCulloch; Ginny Foat; Chris Mills; Ron Oden Subject: American Medical Response Appeal From: Donald C Madsen[SMTP:DMADSEN@GCI.NET] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 5:20.19 PM To: stevep@ci.pal m-springs.ca.us; michaelm@ci.palm-springs ca.us; gin nyf@ci.palm-springs,ca.us; chrism@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; RonO@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: American Medical Response Appeal Auto forwarded by a Rule Palm Springs City Council American Medical Response (AMR) appeal. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: My wife and 1 reside at 600 Quincy Way, which makes the intersection of Farrell and Tamarisk one we use regularly. This intersection was recently blessed with a light a much appreciated addition, however this light while a great improvement, does not totally eliminate the risks. As we all know it is a blind corner and cars approaching the intersection from the North can be surprised by the light. Adding an ambulance service to an already risky intersection is not good policy. I believe the ambulances are equipped with equipment that can change a light to green so they can zip through a feature that since they are approaching the intersection from the East will cause the main arterial Farrell to switch to RED, I can only imagine the chaos this may cause being done on a regular basis. The residents of the area are already exposed to the airport noise and believe that they should be spared the added noise of a 24/7 ambulance service. Please believe that the Planning Commission made a wise decision turning AMR down and not approve AMR's appeal. Thank You Donald C. Madsen Kerry J. Madsen 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 2 Velma Burnell From: EMarteka@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:51 AM To: ChrisM@c.palm-springs.co.us, Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch, Ron Oden; Steve Pougnet Cc: gpjaguar@earthlink.net; CathrynL@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Re Reverse Planning Commission rejection of AMR Conditional Use Permit From: EMarteka@aol.com[SMTP:EMARTEKA@AOL.COM] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:50:53 AM To: ChrisM@c.palm-springs.co.us; GinnyF@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; MichaelM@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; RonO@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; SteveP@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Cc: gpjaguar@earthlink.net; CathrynL@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Re. Reverse Planning Commission rejection of AMR Conditional Use Permit Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Honorable Mayor Oden and.. Esteem Council Members of the City of Palm Springs I attended the August 17th Neighborhood meeting to learn about American Medical Response (AMR) response to issues raised by surrounding neighbors and to support Rose Mihata, possible Lessor and owner of the building desired by AMR. In attendance and ready to answer any neighbor's questions were more than 7 AMR officials, and a representative from the Fire and the Police Department. I was impressed with their enthusiasm, professionalism and earnestness to assuage the concerns of the neighbors. After waiting one hour...not a single neighbor showed up. Looking out the window, I witnessed a few neighbors walking about in what appeared to be a boycott of the meeting. I felt their was some peer pressure on the group not to attend and thus be rewarded with harmony, and social acceptance by select neighbors. I asked the officials if they would summarize their presentations and I was overwhelmed with their responses of the issues raised. I wished the audience would be filled to hear and draw their own conclusions on the excellent addition AMR would make to the neighborhood. After hearing the speakers and how they overcame all possible objection scenarios, I could not understand reasons behind neighbors not wanting AMR. At the end of the meeting, one person showed up and the representatives patiently, diligently and professionally, presented all the facts to gain support. Regrettably, the lack of information and worst yet the unwillingness to listen and learn before forming opinions, is faulty. I learn also that two members of the Planning commission who voted no and live nearby, may have been bias and should have excused themselves as Council Members do when issues may cause a bias reaction vote. The Area is zone for business. The owner of the large adjacent lot expressed concern and is watchful of the vote in favor of business in a business zone. Palm Springs new coat of arms "business friendly" should be demonstrated by casting a favorable vote for AMR's Conditional Use permit especially since this business adds to the City security, health, safety and a pledge from AMR to be good neighbors. Respectfully submitted, Edward J. Marteka 690 West Stevens Road Palm Springs, CA 9/15/2004 Velma Burnell From: SMITHMART@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 5:06 PM To: Ron Oden; Chris Mills, Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Steve Pougnet Subject: No Subject >---------- >From: SMITHMART@aol.com[SMTP:SMITHMART@AOL.COM] >Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 5:05:36 PM >To: RonO@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; chrism@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; ginnyf@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; stevep@ci.palm-springs.ca.us >Subject: No Subject >Auto forwarded by a Rule SEPTEMBER 13, `04 TO: MAYOR RON ODEN AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PALM SPRINGS, CA. FROM: ROBERT E. SMITH AND RONALD P. MARTIN CONCERNED RESIDENTS VERNA COURT, PALM SPRINGS, CA. AT THE HEARING WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO DETERMINE THE PERMIT FOR AN AMBULANCE COMPANY TO OPERATE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WE SINCERELY HOPE YOU WILL VOTE TO DENY THIS REQUEST. PLEASE , PLEASE DON'T DISAPPOINT YOUR SUPPORTERS WHO HELPED ELECT ALL OF YOU. 1 Velma Burnell From: Yvonne [yvonne@palmspringsmodern.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 3:17 PM To: Michael McCulloch Subject: AMR Facility in old Time Warner Building > ---------- > From: Yvonne[SMTP:YVONNE@PALMSPRINGSMODERN.COM] > Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 3: 17 :05 PM > To: michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us > Subject: AMR Facility in old Time Warner Building > Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Mr. McColluch, I want you to vote against AMR occupying the old Time Warner Building located on Farrell Road & Tamarisk Road. It would simply be to loud. As a resident and a year round resident, it simply would interfere with the quality of life I have enjoyed in Palm Springs. I am originally from Los Angeles county, and have grown accustomed to the peace and quiet Palm Springs has had to offer. I understand that AMR is concerned with their parking situation, there is an entire empty parking structure located on Tahquitz Canyon Way and North Palm Canyon Drive and there is plenty of office space available in that facility as well. There are also plenty of empty commercial buildings throughout the city that could accommodate AMR> Putting the AMR in a residential community would be ashame and would surely lower the value of real estate in my neighborhood. Mr. McColluch, I have been very happy with the way you have led our community, please don't allow Ms Mihata to put AMR in our neighborhood. Thank You. Yvonne Montecalvo- Sun Villas Resident Palm Springs Modern Homes Phone 760. 320. 8773 Fax 760.320. 8774 1 Velma Burnell From: drdebra@juno.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:33 AM To: Michael McCulloch Subject: Please vote AGAINST American Medical Response moving to 810 N. Farrell > From: drdebra@juno.com[SMTP:DRDEBRA@JUNO.COMI > Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:33: 12 AM > To: michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us > Subject: Please vote AGAINST American Medical Response moving to 810 N. Farrell > Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Coucilman McCulloch, Due to the fact that AMR will destroy our quality of life in our neighborhood because of 24 hour siren noise AND bio hazardous waste, please don't let them move in. The zoning isn't appropriate for that type of business and our property values will plummet along with our peace. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this issue and your vote to maintain peace in our neighborhood. Dr. Debra Morris, property owner 696 N. Farrell Drive Palm Springs Get your name as your email address. Includes spam protection, 1GB storage, no ads and more Only $1. 99/ month - visit http: //www.mysite.com/name today! 1 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell From: Steveoli@aol.com Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 7:54 AM To: Michael McCulloch Subject: American Medical Response From: Steveoli@aol.com[SMTP.STEVEOLI@AOL.COMI Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 7.53:33 AM To: michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: American Medical Response Auto forwarded by a Rule September 13, 2004 Dear Councilman: This Wednesday you will be asked to vote for a variance to the land use regulations for the old Time Warner Building on Farrell and Tamarisk. I am asking you to vote NO on this issue. The planning commission already said no to this exception. Putting an ambulance company in a residential area will cause our property values to decline, it will significantly add to our existing noise pollution (we get considerable airport noise already), and there is a big question about biohazardous materials without proper disposal. Please support our neighborhood by voting against this issue. Sincerely, Steven E. Oliver 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 2 Velma Burnell From: ROBERT O'NEILL [reon16@msn.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 9.09 AM To: Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Steve Pougnet; Ron Oden; Chris Mills Subject: No on permit for AMR at 810 North Farrell From: ROBERT O'NEILL[SMTP:REON16@MSN.COM] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 9.09.01 AM To: ginnyf@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; stevep@ci.palm- springs.ca.us; rono@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; chrism@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: No on permit for AMR at 810 North Farrell Auto forwarded by a Rule Please vote no issuing a permit to AMR to use 810 North Farrell as an ambulance dispatch center. 1 . The building is not zoned for a 24/7 facility. It should be in an industrial park. The law requires a three minute test of the sirens on each shift change before the ambulances go out, regardless of the hour and there will be bio-hazardous waste from cleaning out the ambulances. 2 . Farrell is a curving street between Vista Chino and Tamarisk with plenty of traffic. In the two blocks from Tachevah and Tamarisk, five people have been killed in the last three years. There is a blind corner at Tamarisk and Farrell which requires people turning right to do so only on green . AMR will need to use their sirens to avoid an accident. 9/15/2004 Page 2 of 2 3 . AMR is looking to move to a facility which is four times the size of their existing facility so it is probable that the traffic volume passing through this location will increase. Please vote no on issuing a permit to AMR to use 810 North Farrell as an ambulance dispatch center. Thank you . Bob O'Neill 2412 E. Camino Pelicano Palm Springs 9/15/2004 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell From: AJPAJAX@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 4:31 PM To: Michael McCulloch Subject: american medical response administration/dispatch move to Farrell drive From: AJPAJAX@aol.com[SMTP:AJPAJAX@AOL.COM] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 4:30:40 PM To: michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: american medical response administration/dispatch move to Farrell drive Auto forwarded by a Rule please deny the appeal of the subject organization to move their operations and noise to the farrell drive address. a.jack price 680 quincy way palm springs, calif. 92262 9/15/2004 Velma Burnell From: Laurie Ridgeway [Iridgewayzephyr@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 8:31 PM To: Ron Oden Cc: Michael McCulloch > From: Laurie Ridgeway[SMTP:LRIDGEWAYZEPHYR@YAHOO.COM1 > Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 8 :30: 45 PM > To: R=06ci.palm-springs.ca.us > Cc: michaelm@ci.palm-springs.ca.us > Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear Mayor Ron Oden and Members of the Palm Springs Planning Commission: We are unable to attend the meeting on September 15th but wish to express our feelings about the proposed ambulance service at Farrell and Tamarisk. We recently purchased the property at 607 N.Monterey between Tamarisk and A1ejo in Palm Springs. We are in the process of laboriously renovating and expanding the home on this property which we plan to move into by the end of the year. So we were very dismayed to hear that there is a consideration to allow an ambulance service to be locating its operations approximately one block away from our new home. Like many Palm Springs residents we moved here from urban areas where we experienced the noise from sirens day and night. Little did we know when we chose to buy a home in Palm Springs, with its intrinsic reputation of tranquility, that we may be subject to the kinds of noise we came here to escape. We are also concerned about potential traffic problems at Tamarisk an Farrell. As it is now it is a very unsafe intersection because of the blind curve. There are many other areas of the city that are not so heavily populated that seem like better alternatives for such a business. So it is rather shocking that there is even a consideration to locate one like this in a heavily residential neighborhood. We ask you to please seriously consider our objections when you vote on this matter and to reject this application. Thank you so much, Laurie Ridgeway & Avian Rogers Do You Yahoo! ? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around - http: //mail.yahoo.com 1 Page 1 of 1 Velma Burnell From: Robert Ruo fi_cruiser@msn.coml Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 2:32 PM To: Ron Oden; Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Steve Pougnet Subject: Hearing on permit for American Medical Response From: Robert Ruo[SMTP:I_CRUISER@MSN.COMj Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 2:31:35 PM To: Ron Oden; Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Mike McCulloch; Steve Pougnet Subject: Hearing on permit for American Medical Response Auto forwarded by a Rule Dear City Council, I know by now you have been deluged with arguments against allowing this permit and I hope the message is heard loud and clear. All the residents surrounding the area where this building is located are united in their stand to defeat this appeal. Of course I am one of those people. The arguments are really simple: 1. Ms. Mihata (sp) knew the restrictions on the building before she purchased it. If those restrictions were not acceptable then she should not have purchased the building. The zoning should stay the way it is with no variances. 2. There would be bio-hazardous waste stored at this facility for at least a week at a time. This is totally unacceptable. While AMR claims that this will be contracted out, there is no contract in place. 3. Traffic! The area of Farrell Drive adjoining this building already has an unacceptable safety record. We do not need the added problem of speeding ambulances to add to the existing problem. Safety is a huge issue. 4. Noise. Since the law requires every siren to be tested every day it goes without saying that the noise level will be intolerable in a residential neighborhood. Also note that shift changes start at 4AM so that's when the sirens will start. The law also requires that the sirens be turned on when the vehicle enters traffic so there is no way of avoiding this. How would you like to be awakened every morning at 4AM to the sound of screaming sirens and then to have that continue throughout the day. This will go on 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This is unacceptable. The residents of this area deserve better so this appeal MUST be defeated once and for all. We, the people have spoken. Robert M. Ruo 462 North Farrell Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760)327-1909 9/15/2004 Mr. & Mrs. David Martin 2450 Verna Court Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-323-3712 September 15, 2004-Septemb,.r 8, 2004 Palm Springs City Council City Of Palm Springs 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: AMR/Public Appeal Dear Council Members, Regarding the application for a Conditional Use Permit for AMR, we would like to voice our strong opposition to the issuance of this permit. My husband and I built our home 10 years ago with the knowledge of the airport noise and it was our conscious decision to move to this location. We already have one noise pollution issue to live with and the addition of another noise source will interfere with our right to quiet enjoyment. The M-1-P zoning was put in place for a reason, that being the close proximity of this location to residential neighborhoods. When we first moved into our homes Time Warner Cable occupied that building. Many times, we were woken in the night by the sound of their burglar alarm going off. It would scare the heck out of us because it was so loud. The same will hold true for the sirens. In addition, the exit out of that building onto Research/Farrell is not a very safe exit, especially heading south. Potential use of the sirens just to move onto Farrell is a very real possibility. Please do not issue this Conditional Use Permit to AMR. Sincerely, Michelle Martin Kathleen L. Schultz 280 S. Avenida Caballeros, #115 Palm Springs, CA 92262 September 15, 2004 -" Icon ®den, Mayor City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 Re: Relocation of AMR Dear Mayor ®den: I understand that there will be a City Council hearing tonight regarding a possible move of the AMR facility to the Time Warner building on Farrell Drive. Although I will not be directly affected by this situation, 1 am very concerned that it might set a precedent that would allow industrial entities to be located near residential neighborhoods. This is absolutely unacceptable and will certai ily decrease the quality of life for persons Hiving near these areas. I believe that AMR should relocate to an industrial area and not across the street to a residential neighborhood. Please deny AMR's appeal and help therm find a more appropriate location to operate their business. Sincerely, � I FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 City of Palm Springs P.O. Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263 ATT: Mayor Ron Oden Dear Mayor, Please do not allow a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week business to move into our residential neighborhood. My husband and I moved here when he retired 3 years ago and have enjoyed this city so very much. Now to our dismay we find out that an ambulance service wants to be able to operate next door to us. We are very worried about our property value decreasing and above all other issues, that we will not have the peace and quiet that we now enjoy. Palm Springs is a resort town and this type of business should be operating in an industrial area, not in the midst of home owners. Thank you for considering the welfare of our community when you vote against AMR moving into the property at 810 N Farrell, Palm Springs. Sincerely, r� Will and Stella Hamilton Residents &voters in the city of Palm Springs 696 N. Farrell Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 file:///Untitled Dear Mayor Oden, My name is Bob Diamond and I live at 668 North Farrell Drive(three houses fiom Tamarisk). I wish to add my voice in opposition to A.M.R.'s appeal to their denial of a conditional use permit. I do not believe that Farrell Drive,which is overwhelmingly residential, is the proper location for an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center. A 24 hour service appears inconsistent with the general plan of this city. In my opinion,this would be construed as a perfect example of commercial intrusion into a well established family area. This proposed venue would negatively affect traffic and safety. Just for the record,two people have been killed in separate traffic accidents within 300 feet of my home in this past year. I have spoken to two EMT's who have stated to me that it would cause major problems with safety,issues of bio-hazardous disposal, and if one takes the time to go by their Williams Road location,one will know what is meant by our concerns with the noise. And, they are going from 2,000+square feet to over 12,000 square feet. Obviously they plan to expand their operations if AMR is allowed to operate at 810 N. Farrell. If you drive down Farrell it is blind in many directions at Tamarisk,this would cause a potential for disaster. Plus,have spoken to some realtors and they ALL said it would adversely affect property values. I know others have written and have gone into greater detail on these subjects, so will not belabor these points. I believe, especially with the large percentage of elderly and those with HIV+in this area,that there is an obvious need for this service,but might not another major street such as Gene Autry or further north around Oasis and Indian. be better suited for an operation of this type? This might be wiser,safer and a win/win solution for all. On a personal note, congratulations on becoming Mayor. Being on such a prominent street I always have signs in the windows and posters starting with Gore/Lieberman and through all the political races. Obviously,I now have Kerry placards. So hope I may have helped convince some undecided voters when I displayed my Ron Oden signs in front. This city has certainly changed rapidly since I moved here over six years ago and I wish you well. r Thank you > �� 0, Bob Diamond "� �'��` All Sep 0Z V200/ I or 1 9/14/2094 2:00 PM file:///Untitled Dear Councilman Mills, My name is Bob Diamond and I live at 668 North Farrell Drive (three houses from Tamarisk). I wish to add my voice in opposition to A.M.R's appeal to their denial of a conditional use permit. I do not believe that Farrell Drive,which is overwhelmingly residential, is the proper location for an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center. A 24 hour service appears inconsistent with the general pian of this city. In my opinion,this would be construed as a perfect example of commercial intrusion into a well established family area. I know others have written and gone into greater detail on the many reason for vetoing their appeal. 5o I'll not reiterate those points. But, do want to state that in the past year I have witnessed within 300 feet of my home two deaths and injuries from various accidents. I hope you will look carefully at the potential consequences of allowing this venue at 810 North Farrell. .., Thank you for your time and consideration. Bob Diamond a l I or l 9/14/2004 2:59 PM filelffUnfided Dear Councilman McCullough, My name is Bob Diamond and I live at 668 North Farrell Drive(three houses from Tamarisk). 1 wish to add my voice in opposition to A.M.R's appeal to their denial of a conditional use permit. I do not believe that Farrell Drive,which is overwhelmingly residential, is the proper location for an ambulance operation,deployment and dispatch center. A 24 hour service appears inconsistent with the general plan of this city. In my opinion,this would be construed as a perfect example of commercial intrusion into a well established family area. I know others have written and gone into greater detail on the many reason for vetoing their appeal. So I'll not reiterate those points. But, do want to state that in the past year I have witnessed within 300 feet of my home two deaths and injuries from various accidents. I hope you will look carefully at the potential consequences of allowing this venue at 810 North Farrell. Thank you for your time and consideration. Bob Diamond " Sly' 1 of 1 9/14/2004 2:58 PM file:///Untitled Dear Councilman Pougnet, My name is Bob Diamond and I live at 668 North Farrell Drive (three houses from"tamarisk). I wish to add my voice in opposition to A.M.R's appeal to their denial of a conditional use permit. I do not believe that Farrell Drive,which is overwhelmingly residential, is the proper location for an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center. A 24 hour service appears inconsistent with the general plan of this city. hi my opinion,this would be construed as a perfect example of commercial intrusion into a well established family area. I know others have written and gone into greater detail on the many reason for vetoing their appeal. So I'll not reiterate those points. But, do want to state that in the past year I have witnessed within 300 feet of my home two deaths and injuries from various accidents. I hope you will look carefully at the potential consequences of allowing this venue at 810 North Farrell. Thank you for your time and consideration. Bob Diamond 5 , 20WRECEIVED ;jl i l of 1 9/14/2004 3:00 PM file:///Unfifled Dear Councilwoman Foat, My name is Bob Diamond and I live at 668 North Farrell Drive (three houses from Tamarisk). I wish to add my voice in opposition to A.M.R.'s appeal to their denial of a conditional use permit. I do not believe that Farrell Drive,which is overwhelmingly residential, is the proper location for an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center. A 24 hour service appears inconsistent with the general plan of this city. In my opinion,this would be construed as a perfect example of commercial intrusion into well established family area. This proposed venue would negatively affect traffic and safety. Just for the record,two have been killed in separate traffic accidents within 300 feel of my home in his past year! I have spoken to two EMT's who have stated to me that allowing A.M.R. would cause major problems with safety, issues of bio-hazardous disposal,and if one takes the time to go by their Williams Road location,one will know what is meant by our concerns with noise! And, they are going from 2,000+square feet to over 12,000! Obviously, they plan to expand their operations if AMR is allowed to operate at 810 North Farrell. If you drive down Farrell it is blind in many directions at Tamarisk,this could cause a potential for disaster! Plus, have spoken to many Realtors and they ALL said it would adversely affect property values and quality of life. I know others have written to you and have go into greater detail on these subjects, so will not belabor these points. I believe,especially with the large percentage of elderly and those with H V+in this area,that obviously we need this service,but there are other locations better suited for this operation. With the population shifting towards the undeveloped North perhaps a worthwhile place might be in the industrial areas around Oasis and Indian. This might be wiser, safer and a win/win solution for all. On a personal note, congratulation on your election. I remember your time with N.O.W. and glad you are back working for the public good. Being on such a prominent street I always have sighs in the windows and posters in fi-ont staring with Gore/Leiberman and through all the political races. Obviously, I now have Kerry placards. So I hope I may have helped convince a few undecided voters when I displayed my Feat sign in front. This city has certainly been gone though significant changes since I moved here over six years ago and I wish you well. Thank ti P1J `= Bob Diamond o c+- � •1, ?G1J� J 1 of 1 9/14/2004 2:38 PM Martha Edgmon From: palmsprings_shirl [palmsprings_shirl@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 3,18 PM To: marthae@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Opposing AMR Conditonal Use Permit Importance: High Hi Martha, This is Shirley Hoffman and I am a resident of Sun Villas in Central Palm Springs. I spoke with you on the phone just a little while ago and am now taking your suggestion of voicing my objection to the City Council meeting Item: Conditional Use Permit for AMR at 810 N. Farrell Drive. Dear City council - Please know that I took the time to attend an Open House session sponsored by AMR on Tuesday Augus 17, 2004 to learn more about their Operating procedures first-hand. I wanted to hear from the "Horses Mouth" as to how they would or would not conduct business. I am now seriously concerned and highly objectionable to the granting of a conditonal use permit to AMR to operate out of 810 N. Farrel Dr residential neighborhood. The open house meeting centered on high level power point presentation geared by AMR to explain why the residential location of 810 N. Farrell was good for their business needs. This presentation did not did not address the concerns of the citizens of Central Palm Springs(i.e, Traffic, Intolerable Noise, Biohazardous Waste & Shift Operations). Only after incessant and repeated questioning by myself to the AMR management was I able to get them to reluctlantly admitt to the following operating concerns which I will summarize for City Council Review. Again -this word of mouth from AMR management to me directly: 1) 810 N. Farrell Drive will be a dispatch center for Ambulances! There will be a minimum of 10 Ambulances per shift dispatched from this specific location. There are 7 overlapping shifts that comprise their 24-hour workday. I think we can all do the math, 7 shifts X 10 vehicles(minimal) and if each vehicle performs 1 or 2 calls we get a minimum of 140 units dispatched per day, all day long from 810 Ferrell. 2) After incessant questioning on my part they did admit that they must test Ambulance sirens during each shift change for ALL vehicles. This is far many more vehicles than the 10 vehicles per shift that will dispatch from the 810 Farrell location only. Again do the math, at even 10 vehicles(and they stated it would be all vehicles being dispatched to sites across the entire Coachella Valley)with 7 shift changes we are talking about a minimum of 70 Siren tests per day, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. They have separate shifts at 4:OOam & 5:OOam as an example as to when the residents of this nieghborhood can expect Siren testing. 3) 1 questioned them at length on the normall use of ambulance sirens and this is what they admitted to me that they must do: When dispatching from the 810 Farrell location they are required by law to use their sirens and lights to enter traffic for all code 3 calls. When I questioned them on what constituted a Code 3 dispatch the explained tome that this would encompass almost any& all emergency situations. I asked if they would use their sirens and lights for non-code 3 dispatches. They tried to dodge the question but after the fourth time I asked them they responded with a statement saying they would attempt to minimize the use of sirens under these types of dispatches. 4) There will be Bio-Hazardous waste stored at this location! They showed me an actual picture of their current Bio- Hazardous waste staging area at their current operating addrerss. This same Bio Hazard staging area will be re-located behind the 810 N. Farrell building. This waste will accumulate out back of this building for a full week, each and ever week, before it is removed. When asked if they would be washing Bio Hazardous waste off from their ambulances at this location they tried to avoid the question but again, after asking the questions repeated times they also admitted that they be washing down the interiors/exteriors of their Ambulances and equipment of any Bio-hazard waste at this location as well. City council members, I beg of you to hear the many residents of Central Palm Springs who do not want their Palm Springs lifestyle and investment destroyed by this business. There are many, many suitable locations within Palm Springs that do not require a conditional use permit for their operation. The 810 N. Farrell location of Central Palm Springs is not one of them. Your time and attention to this matter is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Page 1 of 1 Martha Edgmon ? ' vi&_"\ From: greg robertson [gandginpalmsprings@hotmail.com] S`_ 1 ^ 9904 Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 10:29 AM Ir To: marthae@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE CONDITIONAL PERMIT DEAR MAYOR AND COUNCEL MEMBERS, I WANT TO VOICE MY STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.I OWN A HOME ACROSS FROM 810 NORTH FARRELL DR. MY BEDROOM IS A MERE 60 FEET FROM THIS PROPERTY.1 COULD NOT AND WOULD NOT HAVE ONE NIGHT SLEEP WITH OUT SIRENS BEEN TESTED AT ALL HOURS OF THE NIGHT. I MOVED HERE 5 YEARS AGO FROM SEATTLE WITH MY PARTNER TO RETIRE AND GET AWAY FROM THE SIRENS, AND SHARE THE RESORT TYPE FEELING AS THE REST OF PALM SPRINGS ENJOY, HAD I KNOWN THAT AN AMBULANCE COMPANY WOULD BE PUSHED ON ME I WOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT THIS HOUSE WHICH I SPENT A LOT FOR AND HAVE SPENT A LOT ON RENOVATIONS. IF THIS WERE APPROVED MY PROPERTY WOULD BE VIRTUALLY WORTHLESS. WOULD YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW WANT A PROPERTY 60 FT. FROM A AMBULANCE DISPATCH CENTER. THERE A LOT OF MY NEIGHBORS HOMES WHOSE VALUES WOULD PLUMMET AS WELL. THERE IS A ORDINANCE IN PALM SPRINGS (CHAPTER 11.74.010 REFERRED TO AND CITED AS THE PALM SPRINGS ORDINANCE ORD 1167 1 PART),1982)THAT CLEARLY STATES WHAT NOISE LIMITS ARE.THE HARM!!! THEY CAN DO TO YOUR "HEALTH, WELFARE SAFETY, QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE CITIZENRY" IT ALSO STATES TO REDUCE NOISE IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROHIBIT UNNECESSARY, EXCESSIVE AND ANNOYING NOISE FROM ALL SOURCES SUBJET TO IT'S POLICE POWER WHICH THIS WOULD FAR EXCEED IN EVERY CATEGORY. I HOPE YOU READ THAT ORDINANCE VERY WELL BECAUSE IF IT IS APPROVED YOU'LL GET COMPLANTS, PLENTY OF THEM. PLEASE VOTE NO ON THIS "CUP" SO WE CAN ALL LIVE IN PEACE IN OUR OWN LITTLE SLICE OF PALM SPRINGS. THANK YOU GUY ROBINSON 2590 EAST TAMARISK RD. PALM SPRINGS CA. 92262 SEPT. 13TH 2O04 760-325-8070 9/14/2004 P 5 2004 f! JT ��'CLEP� Palm Spr1raga Ecom A Nan on-p�amevelopwem murpmna�mm A lil Pub �cstlic Inlosl Comamlion September 15, 2004 a �•� B City Council .. City of Palm Springs 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262 RE: American Medical Response (AMR) CUP 5.1017 Appeal Dear Mayor and City Council Members: I write to you on behalf of the Board of Directors of the PSEDC and ask that you support the appeal by American Medical Response (AMR) of the Planning Commission's denial of their conditional use permit application. We ask that you consider the following in your decision: • American Medical Response is a Palm Springs based business that provides an essential service to the citizens of Palm Springs. • The new proposed facility is centrally located to facilitate their service operations. • If there are specific concerns relative to potential noise, health or safety issues, we believe that these could be remedied by tightening the requirements of the conditional use permit and subsequent enforcement of that permit. Based on these key facts,the PSEDC encourages the City to approve AMR's appeal. Further,we encourage that the conditional use permit be drafted with requirements that would assure any noise, health & safety issues of concern are appropriately addressed. Since.//ely, n d \ J rt�� Jon C ry, Prei ! Posl Biliaa pax 3205, Palm Springs, CA 92202 / 760-325.1025 / Fax: 700-325.0117 i -..� M i .Z �f' * �1- yw Y i - at - �.wF I Yz' r .*'Jf�Y.r:� • `�1 y�as (aa( S. a pw y0 x - VIEW ACROSS No FARRELL FROM PROPERTY LINE OF 810 Na FARRELL. Additional#17 THIS HOME FACES TAMARISK ROAD AT INTERSECTION OF N. FARRELL. From Greg Robertson (NOTE CLOSENESS OF 610 N. FARRELL TO THIS RESIDENCE) kI, r ps i r LOOKING SOUTH DOWN N. FARRELL FROM SOUTHEAST CORNER Additional#17 OF 810 N. FARRELL DRIVE, From Greg Robertson --- -- ------- i r ,�, a ;., r^^�441'' i � 1 � i s i I i 2590 E. Tamarisk Rd. 825 N. Farrell Dr, Additional#17 (BOTH HONES ARE LOCATED APPROXIi�tATELY From Greg Robertson �n PrFm A(,RngG FRn-- 210 N, FARRELL) f � � _� rA• ;�Fi v 1 ,M { y3 Page 1 of 1 Kathryn Lottes From: IRENE KNITZ[ireneknitz@yahoo.coml Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:43 PM To: Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Chris Mills; Ron Olden; Steve Pougnet Cc: Kathryn Lottes; David Reddy f O r� Subject: AMR Conditional Use Permit it3 $i;! B ;i ;'vJiil Irene Knitz 300 S. Calle El Segundo, #77 - Palm Springs, CA 92662 September 13, 2004 To the Honorable Mayor Olden and Council Members for the City of Palm Springs: I am writing this letter to express my support of AMR Ambulance Service and their desire to occupy the office building located on Farrell. They have outgrown their present facility and after a lenghthy search, have finally found a building that they believe will be perfect for their current needs and growth. This company provides vital support services to our community and should be treated with no less importance than that of our police or fire departments. As an intregal part of our community services, we cannot think that they will be able to adequately support our community's needs if they themselves do not have the means to function properly. The offices located at the Farrell Building are intended to house their corporate and support staff. The ambulances will not be dispatched from this location nor will any maintenance or repair work be done. Further, the additional traffic and noise thought by the area residents to be generated by this business would be no more than the existing surrounding companies, and certainly would not begin to compare to that of the airport, the DMV, and the adjacent insurance offices. If not granted approval to occupy this building, more than likely AMR will be forced to find a building outside of Palm Springs. It is unlikely that we would be so bold as to expect our Chief of Police or Fire Battalion Chief to supervise their staff from afar nor should we expect this of AMR at present. We should instead give AMR the support and respect that they deserve for the important service they provide, and welcome them without hesitation or conflict, into the community. Your consideration on this matter will be greatly appreciated. I. Knitz Do You Yahoo!? �� Tired of Spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best Spam protection around ��' http://mail.yahoo.com 9/14/2004 Page 1 of 1 Kathryn Lottes From: EMarteka@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:51 AM To: ChrisM@c.palm-springs.co.us; Ginny Foat; Michael McCulloch; Ron Oden; Steve Pougnet Cc: gpjaguar@earthlink.net; CathrynL@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: Re. Reverse Planning Commission rejection of AMR Conditional Use Permit Dear Honorable Mayor Oden and.. Esteem Council Members of the City of Palm Springs I attended the August 17th Neighborhood meeting to learn about American Medical Response (AMR) response to issues raised by surrounding neighbors and to support Rose Mihata, possible Lessor and owner of the building desired by AMR. In attendance and ready to answer any neighbor's questions were more than 7 AMR officials, and a representative from the Fire and the Police Department. I was impressed with their enthusiasm, professionalism and earnestness to assuage the concerns of the neighbors. After waiting one hour...not a single neighbor showed up. Looking out the window, I witnessed a few neighbors walking about in what appeared to be a boycott of the meeting. I felt their was some peer pressure on the group not to attend and thus be rewarded with harmony, and social acceptance by select neighbors. I asked the officials if they would summarize their presentations and I was overwhelmed with their responses of the issues raised. I wished the audience would be filled to hear and draw their own conclusions on the excellent addition AMR would make to the neighborhood. After hearing the speakers and how they overcame all possible objection scenarios, I could not understand reasons behind neighbors not wanting AMR. At the end of the meeting, one person showed up and the representatives patiently, diligently and professionally, presented all the facts to gain support. Regrettably, the lack of information and worst yet the unwillingness to listen and learn before forming opinions, is faulty. I learn also that two members of the Planning commission who voted no and live nearby, may have been bias and should have excused themselves as Council Members do when issues may cause a bias reaction vote. The Area is zone for business. The owner of the large adjacent lot expressed concern and is watchful of the vote in favor of business in a business zone. Palm Springs new coat of arms "business friendly" should be demonstrated by casting a favorable vote for AMR's Conditional Use permit especially since this business adds to the City security, health, safety and a pledge from AMR to be good neighbors. Respectfully submitted, Edward J. Marteka 690 West Stevens Road Palm Springs, CA 9/15/2004 John 0. Bernal September 9, 2004 97 Duboce Avenue San Francisco, CA 941 03-123 1 City of Palm Springs, Planning Commission ATTN: Kathryn Lottes, Director of Planning Services . . 3200 F_ Tahquitz Canyon Way, P. 0, Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 6 -n RE: CUP 5.1017 ' Dear Ms. Lottes, I remain opposed to the Conditional Use Permit for American Medical Response (AMR) to locate an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center at 810 North Farrell Drive in Palm Springs. I am the property owner of 695 North Juanita Drive, which is my second home located directly across the street from 810 North Farrell Drive, As I stated in my correspondence dated July 19, 2004, to Mr. Menhenhall, an ambulance operation center would not be appropriate for our neighborhood due to the increased emergency-related traffic this would bring—traffic which would be accompanied with the unbearable noise of sirens. When I purchased my second home, I did so with the comfort of knowing that I was acquiring a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life, and I specifically chose a location which was very quiet at night with minimal traffic. Having an ambulance dispatch center for my neighbor across the street stands to substantially alter the profile of our corner and degrade our serenity and our personal safety, While I appreciate AMR's efforts to meet and demonstrate their good intentions to mitigate my concerns, there is in my opinion no effort they can make to lessen the impact of a major ambulance dispatch center. This center seeks to relocate from a strictly commercial area off Ramon Road. That's the type of area in which it belongs. It does not belong in a residential area, nor even adjoining a residential area, I also appreciate your providing a hearing and allowing due civic process. But I now ask: how many times must we local residents emphatically say NO? I would not want to relocate my business to an area bounded by residents who do not want me to do business there. Eventually, the owner of the property at 810 North Farrell Drive will find a suitable tenant. Until then, she needs to continue her search, because this proposed tenant is not appropriate for our neighborhood. Once again, I beseech you to deny Robert Aiken's application for American Medical �— Response to set up operations across the street from me. There are plenty of strictly commercial locations which would be less disruptive to the solitude of our peaceful mid- century neighborhood. Sincerely yours, John 0. Bernal manning 0,Mneng Kathryn Lottes From: Yvonne [yvonne@palmspringsmodern.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 11:38 AM To: KathrynL@ci.palm-springs.ca.us Subject: AMR Facility in the old Time Warner Building Dear Ms. Lottes, First of all I'd like to say Welcome to Palm Springs and Congratulations on Ji � you new position as the Director of Planning. I work for Dennis & Cheryl Cunningham who know of you from Laguna Beach, they are residents of Palm Springs and Laguna Beach. They were very pleased with your taking over the position as director. Second, I am writing as a concerned resident of Palm Springs. I moved here five years ago from Long Beach, I grew up in the Pasadena area. Both cities are very populated and big busy cities. Palm Springs has such a peaceful and relaxing ambiance. I hope you enjoy living in the desert as me and my daughter have. With the approval of AMR moving into the old Time Warner Building, I know that the quality of life we have enjoyed will be at an end. We will feel like we are living in a big city again with the sound of sirens going off twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Not to mention the hazardous material that we will be exposed to after the ambulances clean out their vehicles. And with the extreme temperatures in the summer (and spring and fall) the odor from the residue will be horrible. I urge to talk to the city council to discourage the approval of AMR moving into the old Time Warner Building on Farrell Road. I appreciate your efforts. Once again welcome to Palm Springs and applause to your new position. Yvonne Montecalvc-Sun Villas Resident Palm Springs Modern Homes Phone# 760.320.8773 Fax 4760.320.8774 Home# 760.325.7829 1 t q ( City of Palm Springs ? hip ����, ✓�� �' Office of the City Cleric � iar ni b 3200 7 )323- 2 Canyon Way• Palm Springs,332DD.rnia(76 )2262 864- ,'+,fC° _,_, ;t•,' TEL p60)323-8204 •FAX:(760)322-8332 •TDll.(760)864-9527 August 4, 2004 AMR Mr. Robert Aikin 560 Williams Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 Dear Mr. Aikin: RE: Appeal of Palm Springs Planning Commission Decision dated July 28, 2004 CUP 5.1017 1 have received your request for appeal dated August 4, 2004 regarding the above- mentioned case and payment for same in the amount of Eight Hundred and Forty Three dollars and twenty-five cents ($843.25). The-Hearing will, be_setrtor_SeptemberL20041_,7�he Hearing will be held in the Palm Springs Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way at 7:00 p.m. If you desire any documents to be given in advance to the City Council, you should provide the material to me, no later than August 25, 2004 for inclusion in the Agenda Packets. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contract me directly at (760) 323-8205. t sincere) , ATRICIA A. SANDERS, MMC City Clerk cc: Planning Post OffirP Rn« ?7`� 0 palm Snrinl Cnlir 2 I, the undersigned, say: I am and was at all times herein mentioned,a citizen of the United States and employed in the County of Riverside, over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to the within action or proceeding; that my business address is 3200 E. Tahqui+? Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California; that on the 14th day off Juiy 2004, 1 served the within NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for PLANNING COMPHSSION CASE NO 5.1017 CUP to consider an application by Robert Aiken for American Medical Response for a conditional use permit for an ambulance operations, deploys rent, and despatch center at 810 North Ferrell Drive, Zone M-1-P, Section 12. This Notice was served on persons contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto in said action or proceeding by depositing a true copy thereof,enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in a mailbox, sub-post: oiiice, substation or snail chute, or other like facility, regularly maintained by the Government of the United States in the City of PaIm Springs,California, addressed to the list of persons or firms indicated on the report received from the title company dated June 22, 2004, certified by the City's Planning Technician, and attached hereto. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is'true and correct. Loretta D. Moff-eft, Senior Secretary;% Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 14th day of July, 22004 it FlubHc i-ieaing Notices i',,l , tiftoation hiformation for Raining Carn fission 0 aEering on J1. y 23, 2004 - Notice of Exemtpion Case No. 5.1017 -CUP Applicant Name: Robert A ken for American Medical response Address 560 Williams Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 Project Location & 810 North Farrell Drive Description: for ambulance operation, deployment ,and dispatch center Assigned Planner: Nathan Mendenhall, Assistant Planner Labels Prepared by: First American Title Co. (: Yoav Shernock, Planning Technician Certification to City Clerk Date: March 3, 2005 0 ort Owners / Groups / .�.-...�.___.,..Date Notices Number of L Organizations _1_____M. Mailed Notices Flailed To Desert Sun for publication on: `July^I_�, 2004 Applicant/sponsors July 14, 2001 1 Property Owners: R July 14, 2004r 37 Land Owner (master lesscr) Plaster Lessor (sub-lessor) Sub-lessee (unit owner) Indian Land Owners - to BIA ._._...W Neighborhood Coalition July '14, 2004 g Homeowners Association ONIPPGY Agua Caliente B and/Cahuilla Indians Rep ; July 14, 2004� 1 City Rep for Verification (office R, home July 14, 2004 2 address) Public Agencies & City Staff- lS or EA Other interested Parties _ M July 14, 2004 1 Public Notice Binder & Case File — Judy 14, 2004 2 TOTAL NUMBER MAILED: 54 O� •�L.H SA* �'� °;p ',h,.�'gat in` is ° � DWlsartrnsv�t e PVarunaaar� � 2'�nsrLg •C�LIFOQN\ Date: July '15, 2004 From: Loretta Moffett, Senior Secretanj Subject: Mailing Labels for Notice of Public Hoanng Planning Commission Case No. 5.1Q'i7 - July 28, 2004 Robert Aiken for American Medical Response Conclifiona9 Use Permit This is to certify that the attached labels wei e creaked on June 22, 2004, 2004 using the most current information available. To the Crest of rnyo knowledge, khe iabeis are complete and accurate. Loretta D. Moffett, Senior Sper:2tary July 15, 2004 Am 507 350 011 507 350 012 507 350 013 Robert&Ami Currie III Robert Brinkham Herbert Cohn&Matthew Fry 1509 Monterey Blvd 1333 N Hollywood Way 4077 17th St Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Burbank, CA 91505 San Francisco, CA 94114 507 350 014 507 350 025 507 350 037 At&T Corp Henry&Judith Levin Hemy&Judith Levi PO Box 1329 1608 Tower Grove Dr 1608 Tower Grove Dr Morristown,NJ 07962 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 507 350 038 507 371 001 507 371 002 Harvard&201h Llc John Bernal III Kyriakos Seraphim 11661 San Vicente Blvd#220 97 Duboce Ave 72888 Sierra Vista Rd Los Angeles, CA 90049 San Francisco, CA 94103 Pahn Desert,CA 92260 507 371 003 507 371 004 507 371 021 Larry.lohn Cynthia Hamner Robert Hoffinan&Ilene Hoffman 3336 San Francisco Ave 657 N Juanita Dr 502 Via Lido Nord Long Beach, CA 90806 Pahn Springs,CA 92262 Newport Beach, CA 92663 507 371 022 507 371 023 507 371 024 Peter Muss&Robert Diamond Douglas Mark Gilbert Debra Morris 668 N Farrell Dr 684 N Farrell Dr PO Box 3952 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Pahn Springs,CA 92262 Crestline,CA 92325 507 372 001 507 372 002 507 372 003 Bruce Panradee&Mary Parradee Robert Miller&Shirley Miller Gary Freire&Mickey Tarwater 697 N Farrell Dr 20525 Handin St 467 Printz Rd Palm Sprigs, CA 92262 Winnetka,CA 91306 Arroyo Grande,CA 93420 507 372 020 507 372 021 507 372 022 Sven Ostnan&Dorothy Ostman Adolf Arthen&Ottilie Arthen Joyce Mackay 666 N Monterey Rd 682 N Monterey Rd 777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way#200 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Pahn Springs,CA 92262 Pahn Sprigs, CA 92262 507 373 001 507 373 002 507 380 008 Elbert Miller Gary Wechsler&Richard Cordray Susa Partnership 695 1V Monterey Rd 683 N Monterey Rd PO Box 4900 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Pahn Springs, CA 92262 Scottsdale,AZ 85261 507 380 014 507 380 024 507 490 004 Pauline Katz Valacah Co Greg Robertson&Gain Robinson 13128 Otsego St PO Box 28606 2590 Tamarisk Rd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Atlanta,GA 30358 Pahn Springs, CA 92262 507 490 005 507 490 006 507 490 007 Joseph Miller Elmo&Olivia Duran Mark Walkley 3450 Troy Dr 1358 N Euclid Ave 11303 NW Skyline Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90068 Upland, CA 91786 Portland,OR 97231 507 490 008 507 490 009 507 490 010 Merrill Aaronson&Geraldine Aaronso Rudolph&Caren Flothow Anthony Virgih&Milvia Virgili 17061 Ventura Blvd 850 N Calle Quetzal 870 N Calle Quetzal Encino, CA 91316 Palm Springs,CA 92262 Palm Springs,CA 92262 507 490 026 507 490 027 507 490 029 IIugh Gordon Blount&Arm Marie Blo Patricia Wilcox Frauldin Hudgins 855 N Farrell Dr 835 N Farrell Dr 520 Cliff Dr#103 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 507 490 029 507 490 030 Desert Water Agency City Of Palm Springs PO Box 1710 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92263 Palm Springs,CA 92262 NEIGHBORHOODCOAI_ITION9ISPON.SOR MR BILL DAVIS AND AND 1/ERIFICATION LIST MR PETER DIXON NIS TRISHA DAVIS ONIPP Meeting July28,2004 TENNIS CLUB AREA TENNIS CLUB AREA CASE NO.5 1017 4.3,1 SOUTH MONTE V1S T A DRIVE 227 SOUTH CAHUILLA American Medical PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 MR FRANK`I YSEN C/O CASA CODY COUNTRY INN MS. CHRISTINE HAMMOND MR BOB WEI T HORN SMALL HOTELS TAHOUITZ RIVES R ESTATES TENNIS CLUB/SMALL HOTELS '17 5 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD 1'I55 SOUTH CAMI1NO REAL 261 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 MR TIM HOHMEIER MS ROXANN PLOSS MR PHIL T EDESCO DEEPWELL OLD LkS PALMAS DEEPWELL RANCH 1387 CALLE DE MARIA 930 CHIA 1303 WEST PRIMAVERA DRIVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 MIR MARSHALL ROATH MS MARGARET IPAR14, MS SHERYL HAMLIN AGUA CALIEN T E BAND OF HISTORIC TENNIS CLUB AREA AGUA CALI'ENITE BAND OF CAFUILLA INDIANS 565 WEST"SANTA ROSA DRIVE CAFUILLA INDiANS J D 650 E TAHCEUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING &ZONING DEIPT MS LORETTA D MOFFETT VERIFICATION NOTICE-0 --J << ATTN SENIOR SECRETARY PO BOX 2494 PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-2494 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-2743 CASE 5,1017 MR ROBERT AWN SPONSORS AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE 560 WILLIAMS ROAD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 MR PETE MORUZZI HISTORIC SITE REP. PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE PO BOX 4738 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-4738 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICES I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing before the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, in conjunction with American Medical Response (AMR), CUP 5.1017, subject property located at 810 Farrell Drive, M-1-P Zone, Section 12, was mailed to each and every person set forth on the attached list on the 3rd day of September, 2004. A copy of said Notice is attached hereto. Said mailing was completed by placing a copy of said Notice in a sealed envelope, with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 3rd day of September, 2004. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk ri-tip R7, PrroaV of Flubficaafta®n pn Newspaper STATE OF CALIFORNIA r C NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING '1./Qu�tty of RIVL'rSEdCIe CITY COUNCIL CUP 5.1017 610 Farrell Drive Laura Reyes says: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,California,will hold a public hearing at its meet- ing of September 15,2004 The City Council meeting begins 1. 1 am a citizen of the United States, a at 7:00 nib In the City Council Chamber at City Hall.3200E resident of the Cif of Indio, Count of Tahguitz Canyon way,Palm Springs,California. y y The purpose of the hearing Is to consider an appeal by Riverside, State of California, and over the American Medical Response (AMR) for a Conditional Use ears.age of 18 Permit that was denied by the Palm Springs Planning g Y Commission an July 26,2004 The City Council will consider 2. 1 am the Office & Production Manager of the derchtmnal use permitforanambulanceoperallon,deploy- The Public Record, a newspaper of merit and The subject center at is locateadcres. The subject property is located at 010 Farrell Drive, general circulation printed and published in M-1-P Zone,Section 12. n If any individual or group-challenges Ihs schon in coud,.iseuea- the City of Palm Springs, County of raised may be limited 10 only those issues raised at the public Riverside, State of California. Said The hearing described in this notice or inwrmen correspondence at, or prior to, the City Council hearing. An oppodumty will be Public Record is a newspaper of general given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard circulation as that term is defined in Questions regarding [his case may be directed to Kathryn Lobes,Director of Planning Services,Department of Planning Government Code section 6000, its status Services,(760)323-8245 as such having been established by judicial Si bordello ayuda can seta carts,port...'III a to Ciudad de Palm Springs y guide hablar con Nadine decree of the Superior Court of the State of Ffeger teleiono(760)323-0364. California in and for the County of Riverside Palncla Sanders in Proceeding No. Indio 49271, dated March City Clerl< 31, 1987, entered in Judgment Book No. Department of Planning and Zoning w s 129, page 355, on March 31, 1987. vicinity Map 3. The Public Record is a newspaper of general circulation ascertained and established in the City of Palm Springs in \ \ the County of Riverside, State of California, Case No. RIC 358286, Filed June 8, 2001. 4. The notice, of which the annexed is a true \T printed copy was published in the newspaper on the following publication cn"B -- dates to wit: - ant", w August 31, 2004 September 7, 2004 rAMpalscrp ------ I --I --------- certify under penalty of perjury that the to -- above is true and correct. 0 1 I g Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 8`h 0— to day of September, 2004. A Clir OF PALM SFa1aC5 835E+L4 5101]-CUP M-S+p PION a�iu u A3LIpgd_.nmen,annnmeu q,rnon P�11 12 August 31,September 7,2004 ury�Reyes ��O fate & Production Manager 21 e+ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CUP 5.1017 810 Farrell Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of September 15, 2004. The City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an appeal by American Medical Response (AMR) for a Conditional Use Permit that was denied by the Palm Springs Planning Commission on July 28, 2004. The City Council will consider the conditional use permit for an ambulance operation, deployment and dispatch center at this address. The subject property is located at 810 Farrell Drive, M-1-P Zone, Section 12. If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at, or prior to, the City Council hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Kathryn Lottes, Director of Planning Services, Department of Planning Services, (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) 323-8364. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk Published: The Desert Sun 9-4-04 N Department of Planning and Zoning W E '. Vicinity Map s .CgGi . oMpv�E�� o C American V Medical Res onse W Cn 111 TAMARISK RD o � � LU w z LU Z U- D O v M CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO.: 5.1017-CUP DESCRIPTION: Application by American Medical Response for an ambulance APPLICANT: American Medical Response operation, deployment, and dispatch cent at 810 N. Farrell Drive, Zone M-1-P, Sec 1 Smooth Feed SheetSTM Use template for 511600 507 490 008 507 490 009 507 490 010 Merrill Aaronson&Geraldine Aaronso Rudolph&Caren Flothow Anthony Virgih&Milvia Virgili 17061 Ventura Blvd 850 N Calle Quetzal 870 N Calle Quetzal Encino, CA 91316 Palm Springs,CA 92262 Pahn Springs, CA 92262 507 490 026 507 490 027 507 490 028 Hugh Gordon Blount&Ann Marie Blo Patricia Wilcox Franklin Hudgins 855 N Farrell Dr 835 N Farrell Dr 520 Cliff Dr#103 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Laguna Beach,CA 92651 507 490 029 507 4 030 Desert Water Agency City Of P r Sprigs PO Box 1710 3200 E Ta itz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 Palm Sp gs, A 92262 Tracy Dirk Wayne Ennis Robert Aikin AMR AMR AMR 20101 Hamilton Ave., Ste. 300 560 Williams Rd. 879 Marlborough Ave. Torrance, CA 90502 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Riverside, CA 92507 Peter Hubbard AMR 879 Marlborough Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 A , . l ,nor r9607m Smgoth Feed SheetSTM '71a/ 0 Use template for 54600 507 350 011 507 350 012 507 350 013 Robert&Aim Currie III Robert Brmkham Herbert Cohn&Matthew Fry 1509 Monterey Blvd 1333 N Hollywood Way 4077 17th St Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Burbank, CA 91505 San Francisco, CA 94114 507 350 014 507 350 025 507 350 037 At&T Coip Henry&Judith Levi Henry&Judith Levin PO Box 1329 1608 Tower Grove Dr 1608 Tower Grove Dr Morristown,NJ 07962 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 507 350 038 507 371 001 507 371 002 Harvard&20th Llc John Bernal III Kyriakos Seraphim 11661 San Vicente Blvd#220 97 Duboce Ave 72888 Sierra Vista Rd Los Angeles,CA 90049 San Francisco, CA 94103 Palm Desert, CA 92260 507 371 003 507 371 004 507 371 021 Larry John Cynthia Hammer Robert Hoffman&Ilene Hoffman 3336 San Francisco Ave 657 N Juanita Dr 502 Via Lido Nord Long Beach, CA 90806 Palm Springs,CA 92262 Newport Beach, CA 92663 507 371 022 507 371 023 507 371 024 Peter Mins&Robert Diamond Douglas Mark Gilbert Debra Morns 668 N Farrell Dr 684 N Farrell Dr PO Box 3952 Palm Springs,CA 92262 Pahn Springs, CA 92262 Crestline, CA 92325 507 372 001 507 372 002 507 372 003 Brace Panadee&Mary Parradee Robert Miller&Shirley Miller Gary Freire&Mickey Tarwater 697 N Farrell Dr 20525 Hamlin St 467 Printz Rd Palm Springs,CA 92262 Winnetka, CA 91306 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 507 372 020 507 372 021 507 372 022 Sven Ostman&Dorothy Ostman Adolf Arthen&Ottilie Arthen Joyce Mackay 666 N Monterey Rd 682 N Monterey Rd 777 E Tahquitz Carryon Way#200 Palm Springs,CA 92262 Palm Sprigs, CA 92262 Patio Springs, CA 92262 507 373 001 507 373 002 507 380 008 Elbert Miller Gary Wechsler&Richard Cordray Susa Partnership 695 N Monterey Rd 683 N Monterey Rd PO Box 4900 Palm Sprigs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Scottsdale,AZ 85261 507 380 014 507 380 024 507 490 004 Pauline Katz Valacal Co Greg Robertson&Garn Robison 13128 Otsego St PO Box 28606 2590 Tamarisk Rd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Atlanta, GA 30358 Palm Sprigs, CA 92262 507 490 005 507 490 006 507 490 007 Joseph Miller Elmo &Olivia Duran Mark Walkley 3450 Troy Dr 1358 N Euclid Ave 11303 NW Skyline Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90068 Upland,CA 91786 Portland, OR 97231 . o N I o I - I ,11rm MR BILL DAVIS AND r� l MR PETER DIXON MS TRISHA DAVIS TENNIS CLUB AREA TENNIS CLUB AREA 431 SOUTH MONTE VISTA DRIVE 227 SOUTH CAHUILLA PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 MR FRANK TYSEN CIO CASA CODY COUNTRY INN MS. CHRISTINE HAMMOND MR BOB WEITHORN SMALL HOTELS TAHQUITZ RIVER ESTATES TENNIS CLUB/SMALL HOTELS 1,75 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD 1155 SOUTH CAMINO REAL 261 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 MR TIM HOHMEIER MS ROXANN FLOSS MR PHIL TEDESCO DEEPWELL OLD LAS PALMAS DEEPWELL RANCH 1387 CALLE DE MARIA 930 CHIA 1303 WEST PRIMAVERA DRIVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 MR MARSHALL ROATH MS MARGARET PARK MS SHERYL HAMLIN AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF HISTORIC TENNIS CLUB AREA AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS 565 WEST SANTA ROSA DRIVE CAHUILLAIRDIANS -D zJ-0 -zJ-J -0 650 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING &ZONING DEPT MS LORETTA D MOFFETT VERIFICATION NOTICE =0 -J ATTN SENIOR SECRETARY PO BOX 2494 PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-2494 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-2743 CASE 5; 017 MR ROB AIKIN SPONSORS--D AMERICA MEDICAL RESPONSE 560 WIL S ROAD ♦ ♦ PALM RI GS CA 92264 MR PETE MORUZZI HISTORIC SITE REP.-0 PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE PO BOX 4738 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-4738 Mr. Brant Eubanks Mr. Franklin Hudgins Mr. Robert A. Restivo 2420 Quincy Way 825 N. Farrell Drive 1 2350 Verna Court lPalm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 ( Mr. John 0. Bernal Charles & Sharon Mills Mr. Patrick), Adams 97 Duboce Avenue 2470 East El Alameda 685 N. Farrell Drive San Francisco, CA 94103-1231 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 I , Mr. James E. Swanson Ms. Jeanne Salvo Mr. & Mrs. David Martin PILLSBURY WINTHROP LLP 767 Barcelona 2450 Verna Court 725 South Figueroa St., Suite 2800 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Los Angeles, CA 90017-5406 Douglas Gilbert & Michael Tabor '� Hannes 5cherber Ms. Maryellen Hill 684 N. Farrell Drive HP5 Real Estate Development 1111 Tahquitz Canyon Way, #120 Palm Springs, CA 92262 68100 Ramon Rd•, C-10 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Cathedral City, CA 92234 Mr. Guy Robinson Mr. Jeffrey D. Weeland Mr, Michael Frydrych 2590 East Tamarisk Rd• 12215 E. Tachevah 1 2451 Tamarisk Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 1 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Mr, Robert M. Ruo Mr. Greg W. Robertson j Mr. Bill Eyford 462 N. Farrell Drive 2590 East Tamarisk Rd, 560 Williams Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA Mr. Bob Diamond I Dr. H, Gordon Blount Mr. Bruce Panadu 668 N. Farrell Drive 855 N. Farrell Drive 697 N. Farrell Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 I Mr. Michael Tabor Mr, Will Hamilton Ms. Rose Mihata 684 N. Farrell Drive 696 N. Farrell 468 W. Tahquitz I Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 i Mae Britton Mr. John DeSantos Mr. Richard Waterfall 398 N. Farrell 421 N. Farrell Drive 805 Calle Quetzal Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Rory Strange Colin Blount Mr. Alfred W. Belineau 2411 Camino Pelicano 855 N. Farrell Drive 2420 Quincy Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 - City ®f R'I'hrm S�pLiIllggs , Office of the City Cleric "`° •°° P O. Box 2743 g4FonN`� Palm Springs, California 92263-2743 '_•�"� Mr. )effrey D. Weeland 1 U- ; 2215 E. Tachevah Palm Springs, CA 92262 �! ,C �Q y - ;�*-"^' �Ili'.y QJf I'�'1�i7CIl �jUa IlICIl�.� - r Office of the City Cleric P O. Box 2743 q<:roa Palm Springs,California 92263-2743 Mr. Franklin Hudgins 825 N. Farrell Drive SE) 004 sn Palm Springs, CA 9226.2 411Y F'S4 i4�J lii E1' �'-.•„jy:..•.:....:q' .I ° u e° p spprnn s�q City of Palm Sp rii-igs Office of the City Cleric P, - + I P O.Box 2743 Palm Springs,California 92263-2743 507 372 022Joye 777cE T]q acku z Canyon Way#200 MileQ ?d33 P Palm Springs,CA 92262 t` '�+JYi;`gf f•;'l:.i✓�i3tEY C. .,., • _ ,. ..-... .. ._ . _ '�:-:��: �_... . . .,. i,li;�,.II,,:i,llu,9,E::1!�EIuV, 1ntl EXHIBIT A Conditional Use Permit No. 5.1017 American Medical Response 810 North Farrell Drive September 15, 2004 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the condition. Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations. 2. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case 5.1017. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. 3. Commencement of use or construction under this Conditional Use Permit shall be within two (2) years from the effective date of approval. The Planning Commission upon demonstration of good cause may grant extensions of time. 4. If the use of the subject property, as described in the application, staff report and related materials, is ever changed, the City reserves the right to modify or revoke this Conditional Use Permit application. 5. Ambulances shall avoid the use of sirens and emergency lights when departing and returning to the deployment facility, except in the case of a "Code 3" emergency or a Y other emergency circumstance when use of the siren and emergency lights is mandated by State or County regulations. 6. All idling of ambulances parked in the parking area located in the west and south portion of the site (abutting Farrell Drive or Tamarisk Road) shall be limited to ten minutes. 7. There shall be no testing of sirens, horns or emergency lights in any outdoor location onsite. S. Ambulances, departing and arriving at the project site, shall utilize Research Drive to access North Farrell Drive in all non-emergency conditions. 9. There shall be no interior or exterior washing or cleaning of ambulances onsite that involves any runoff until all County Health Department requirements, including the installation of a clarifier, are met. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. None. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 1. None. I RESOLUTION NO. 60-1 :C116 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5.1017, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, FOR AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR AN AMBULANCE OPERATION, DEPLOYMENT, AND DISPATCH CENTER LOCATED IN THE M-1-P ZONE AT 810 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 12. WHEREAS, American Medical Response ("Applicant') has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, for an ambulance operation, deployment, and dispatch center, located at 810 North Farrell Drive, Zone M-1-P, Section 12; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 5.1017 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on July 28, 2004, a public hearing on the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 5.1017 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the proposed Conditional Use Permit is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Planning Commission finds that this Conditional Use Permit is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that Section 15303 states that installation of small new equipment is exempt from CEQA. Section 2: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 94.02.00, the Planning Commission finds that: a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by the City Zoning Ordinance. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, an ambulance service is authorized in the M-1-P (planned research and development park) zone pursuant to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. b. The use applied for is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. The proposed ambulance service is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the City of Palm Springs General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. The facility will not have a significant visual impact on the environment surrounding the site. c. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses of the land in the neighborhood. The surrounding neighborhood is concerned with possibility of noise from sirens and safety of excessive speeds from ambulances driving through the neighborhood streets. d. The site for the proposed use related to streets and highways is properly designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use. There is a concern with excessive speeds and high traffic volume on Farrell Drive. Also the design of the existing street is a concern with the propose use to enter and exit onto Farrell Drive. e. The conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, including any minor modifications of the zone's property development standards. All proposed conditions of approval are necessary to ensure public health, safety and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 5.1017, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise specified. ADOPTED this -28` day of July 2004. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: t- 2,,,. ABSTAIN: 1 ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA O PI ning Commissi n Chairman Planning Zommission Secretary I