HomeMy WebLinkAbout22047 - RESOLUTIONS - 10/3/2007RESOLUTION NO. 22047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
6.2.5.1 OF THE SECTION 14 MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW
APPURTENANCES TO EXTEND BEYOND THE 100 FOOT
HEIGHT LIMIT IN THE REO AND RA LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS.
WHEREAS, 0 & M INDIAN CANYON LLC (the "Applicant") has filed an application with
the City to amend the Section 14 Master Plan, Section 62.5.1; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider the Master Plan Amendment was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2007, a public hearing on the application was held by
the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Environmental Assessment has
been prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review and comment
in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the meeting on the project, including but not
limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented, and has
recommended that the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and
approve the Master Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider the Master Plan Amendment was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2007, a public hearing on the application was held by the
City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the meeting on the project, including but not limited to the
staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been completed in
compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines.
The City Council found that with the incorporation of proposed mitigation measures,
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potentially significant environmental impacts resulting from this project will be reduced
to a level of insignificance. The City Council independently reviewed and considered
the information contained in the MND prior to its review of this Project and the MND
reflects the City Councils independent judgment and analysis.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 94.03.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, the City
Council makes the following findings:
a. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and
objectives of the General Plan.
The Specific Plan Amendment allows for an addition in height for elevators,
equipment and similar non -livable spaces. The addition is consistent with urban
structures envisioned for the downtown area, which is to be more urban in
character. The Amendment is consistent with the General Plan's vision for the
area.
b. The Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the intent of the development
standards of the Section 14 Master Plan.
The development standards within the Master Plan allow for more intense urban
development, which supports higher structures. The Amendment will allow for the
support facilities required in these higher structures.
C. The Specific Plan Amendment is necessary and proper at this time, and is not
likely to be detrimental to adjacent property or residents.
The Specific Plan Amendment allows the additional height only for the location of
elevator wells, stairways and equipment. These areas will represent only a small
portion of the roof area, and will not constitute an increase in overall building
height.
Section 3. Section 6.2.5.1 is hereby amended to read:
"The maximum height of high-rise buildings shall be 100 feet, not including
appurtenances on the buildings, which may not exceed an additional 20 feet, as
measured from any point of the natural elevation of the ground at the building line,
before grading, to the maximum project on top of the building above the same point_"
ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of October, 2007.
David H. Ready,
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ATTEST:
dafnes Thompson, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS)
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 22047 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 3'0 day of October, 2007,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
/J es Thompson, City Clerk
/City of Palm Springs, California