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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGENERAL PLAN MAIN FILE 1975 ' , 6 by a majority of the property owners . Last June 7 , alternatives were discussed by the CAC and Council and the general boundaries of the Planning Area were agreed upon . During June some modifications were made based on discussions with property owners and adjacent cities . This led to the area generally bounded by Interstate 10 on the north, the San Bernar- dino National Forest on the south ,. Bob }lope Drive on the west and Washington street on the east . 4. What led to the population density recommended for the plan? First:, the desire of the community for a low density city. The 12 , 601 units projected for the 5415 . 3 acres of residential land within the existing city limits will mean an average residential density of 2 . 32 dwelling units per acre. (See page 4.b . 3 . a. of the General Plan) Second, the desire of the community for a. variety of dwelling unit types to meet a variety of family and individual housing needs and to have variety within and between neighborhoods . Examples include the needs of some elderly for higher density , lower cost or maintenance units in the form of apartments or condominiums . 5. How much high density is proposed in the plan? Within the 5415 . 3 res-idential acres of land in the exist- ing city approximately 40 acres or less than 1`/o is pro- posed at the high density of 7-18 du/acre . Approximately 120 acres of the 13332 residential acres in the Sphere of less than 1%, is proposed at 7-18 du/acre . 6. Will this lio of the residential land at high density con- sist of high rises? No, high rise development is not possible within a range of 7-18 dwelling units/acre . High rise development requires a minimum of 50-60 dwelling units per acre with over 100 per acre being common. 7 . Does the plan propose to turn the existing city of Palm Desert into a tourist center "like Palm Springs?" The plan (p . 3 .b . 10) proposes to add 300-400 (hotel/motel) , units over the next twenty years bringing the total units in the City to 700-800 . This compares with 7 ,200 existing units in Palm Springs and 385 existing units in Indian Wells . Thus , Palm Desert may someday have approximately 9 - 11% .as many units as Palm Springs and 100% more than Indian Wells . -3- 8 . Why should there be any hotel development within Palm Desert? As stated on page 3 .b . 10, "Well planned hotel development can provide an attractive entrance to Palm Desert ; main- tain the present community feel, without becoming tourist oriented; allow existing hotel units to achieve present occupancies ; provide for executive seminars , local meetings , as well as provide accommodations for friends visiting Palm Desert residents ; and provide eating and drinking facilities for local residents . " 9 . What does the plan suggest for the character of hotel development? As also stated on page 3 .b. 10, "Hotel development , along Highway 111 , should below rise in character, possibly some cottages , with meeting, banquet and eating facilities . Recreational amenities such as swimming pools and tennis courts should be a part of the development . " 10. Does the plan suggest that Palm Desert become the regional shopping center for the Coachella Valley? No, this would not even be possible since Palm Springs and Indio are currently major regional shopping centers and will continue to be so. In fact, at ultimate development both Palm Springs and Indio will have more regionally oriented commercial than Palm Desert. 11. Why does the plan indicate some regional commercial devel- opment within the western portion of Highway 111? Because the provision of some regional shopping facilities within Palm Desert will lessen vehicle trip miles and create less ollution; provide sales tax revenues which will be vita to maintaining a balance of city costs and revenues without a property tax; provide oo s , services an employment conveniently to local resi ents . 12 . Why are developers of regional shopping facilities whose trade areas extend throughout the Valley interested in Palm Desert? Because access via Interstate 10, Highway 111, Avenue 44 and Country Club is good. Because Palm Desert is the geographic center of the Valley. Because vacant parcels of sufficient size for well-planned regional facilities exist . I -- -4- 13 . Are there any other factors tending to thrust a role of regional prominence on Palm Desert? Because of its setting , access and geographic location Palm Desert has the realities of the College of the Desert , Living Desert Reserve, and Eisenhower Medical Center to work with. Another indication of Palm Desert ' s regional significance is the location of the offices of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments here and requests by the Univer- sity of California at Riverside ' s Boyd Research Center to be included within the Sphere of Influence. 14. How does the plan propose to maintain the positive aspects of the existing character of Palm Desert . First , it is proposed that the City and its Sphere of Influence develop as a series of carefully planned resi- dential neighborhoods . Neighborhoods can each have a sense of identity and community by providing open space and trail systems that join separate developments to public facilities such as schools or to private amenties such as golf courses . Second, the Urban Design structure of the plan is strongly based on conservation of the natural environment including preservation of hillsides and mountain views ; preservation of the major sand dunes and date palm groves and preserva- tion of "desert corridors" where natural desert vegetation and wildlife can be preserved. 15 . What are the population projections contained in the plan and how do these compare with past trends? From 1950-1972 Palm Desert grew by 377% or an average of 17% a year. From 1975-80 the City and Sphere is projected to grow at a rate of 5 . 4% per year and 2 . 71% per year from 1980-95 . During the next 20 years this will mean an approximate doub- ling of the city population to 30,000 iaithiii . the existing incor- porated city limits and the addition of approximately 15 , 800 in the Sphere of Influence area. At ultimate development, in perhaps 30 to 50 years , the city and the Sphere of Influence could reach as oo population of approx- imately 94, 000 if growth continued and development occurred at the densities indicated. Because of the large land area in the Sphere of Influence this would result in a further lowering of residential densities from 2 . 3 units per acre in 1995 to 2 . 0 acre in the year 2025 . i -5- 16. Why was such a long time span and large area considered? Because of the development influence which will be exerted by Interstate 10 and the Eisenhower Medical complex and to meet the planning requirements of the Local Agency Formation Commission. 17 . Should the plan be changed once it is adopted and are changes likely? Good planning as well as state law requires that General,, Plans be amended at least once a year . The law also n provides that genera plas can be updated up to three times per year. Plans must be flexible and change in response to changing economic, social and even physical conditions . -:The cur- rent slump in housing starts and general demise of single family construction as well as- the energy and raw mater- ials crises are but several examples of the kinds of changing factors to which viable plans must relate, 18 . What are some of the most vital aspects of the plan? This question requires a judgemental answer as. opposed to statistics . In the opinion of city staff and consultants that the five most basic aspects of the plan that will maintain the good qualities of Palm Desert and meet the challenges of the future are : (1) establishment of a viable neighborhood planning program for existing and new development , (2) development of implementation programs for the open space elements - cooperating with appropriate regional agencies , (3) creation of the system of balanced transportation with non-automotive options , (4) redevelopment of the downtown core to solve current and possible future drainage , circulation and land utilization problems , (5) balancing the regional roles already inherent in the city with citizen .desires. for maintaining a special village or neighborhood feeling. This later aspect of the plan relates to all those above . 19 . How can I be involved in further refinements to the General Plan? Revisions to the General Plan will occur through a number of means including : -6- (a) the annual or tri-yearly review of the General Plan, (b) the preparation of sub-area plans such as for the Core area, (c) the preparation of zoning maps-which should be based on neighborhood or sub-area plans , (d) the preparation of detailed system plans for ele- ments such as bicycle ways , trails , transit , open space , etc . Adoption of plans for any of the items noted above requires public hearings and assessment of General Plan consistency or a need to modify the General Plan. C' AIRE T. DEDRICK EDMUND G. BROWN JR. �`'y�/' ,Af.{/"`}ETARY OFFIC OECRETARY SECRETARY GOVERNOR OF RESOURCES BUILDING _ isCALIFORNIA 1416 NINTH STREET 95814 Department of Conservation Air R..pw..t Board Department of Flail,and Game s� Colorado River Board D.partm in,of N—ipaiion and _ % San From i sea Bay Conservation and 0....Develapmen, 'jp Development Commission Department of Parks and Recession Solid We.,.Maeag«n Board D... ma.,of Water R.......s 51me Land.Commission St..Realammioo Board State W'aur Res areas Control Board THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA Regional Wate'Duality Contral Board. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA July 8, 1975 RECEIVED JUL 1111975 SERVICES Mr . Paul A. Williams— COY OF FAAI OESF7tJ Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert P. O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. Williams: Thank you for your recent letter transmitting the adopted General Plan for the City of Palm Desert. We review open space elements to determine local govern- ment' s eligibility to receive open space subventions, but do not review other elements of the general plan for compliance. As a recently incorporated city, Palm Desert has adopted the mandatory open space element in the time specified in Section 65302 .4 of the Government Code. Moreover, your open space element contains the information required by Sections 65563 and 65564 of the Government Code. Therefore, it is a pleasure to tell you that the City of Palm Desert is eligible to receive open space subvention funds for any land under its jurisdiction that is assessed under the provisions of Section 423 or 423. 5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Mr. Paul A. Williams -2- July 8, 1975 If you have any questions , please contact the Program Development Office, Department of Conservation, 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, California, 95814 -- telephone (916) 445-8733. Sincerely, c�- U 2' . Ci Secretary for Resources WILSEY & HAM Earl P Wilsey(1892-1957) Not-, { 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE • P.O. BOX 430 •SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" 1 RECEIVED MAR 10 1975 PALM DESERT CITY HALL March 6, 1975 2-2189-0103 Mr. Paul Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Paul : We are proceeding with the final printing of the Land Use Map based on your final comments as conveyed to Bill Garrett verbally and with an overlay at your meeting of March 3• Thank you for your assistance in finalizing this map. Sincerely, WILSEY & HAM Larry rrison, AIP, AIA Program Director, Associate LBM: kp '2 planning • engineering architecture landscape architecture surveying mapping systems D RESOLUTION NO. 75-12 A RESOLUTION CF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL TO THE SIX REVISIONS OF THE PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN WHICH WERE REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS , the City. Counci.l did, on January 20, hold a duly noticed public hearing, and did by Resolution No. 75-2 , adopt the Palm Desert General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Council did, as a part of that action, refer six matters back to the Planning Commission for study and report prior to final approval of said six items ; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, on February 3 , did review said six items and has made a recommendation by Planning Commission Resolution No. 32; and WHEREAS, the City Council did, on February 13 , 1975 review the recommendations of the Planning Commission on those six items referred back to the Planning Commission as a part of City Council Resolution No. 74-2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert , as follows : 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Council in this case. 2 . Resolution No. 75-2, that it does give final approval to the six items referred back to the Planning Commission as a part of Resolution No. 75-2 with the following revisions : Change #1 : Deleted Change #2 Revised to read as follows : R. JLUTION NO. 75-12 Add after La Quinta the following: The shopping uses within the Core Area should be designed to fit into the general atmosphere of Palm Desert . This means that buildings and groups of buildings should relate to the i desert environment and to adjacent building and land- scaping scale and materials - thus avoiding monumental _ scale or appearance. The regional uses should serve a trade area larger than Palm Desert extending east and west within the Coachella Valley, but not attempting to replace the functions of the .regional shopping facilities located in Palm Springs and Indio. PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, this 13th day of February 1975 , by the following vote, to wit : AYES : .Aston; Brush; McPherson; Clark NOES : Benson ABSENT: None C, ABSTAIN : HENRY B. C1 RK, MAYOR ATTEST: RVEY HU 1 ity. Clerk I\ f City of Palm Desert , California i Resolution No. •2 EXHIBIT A REVISIONS OF PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN -3- Resolution No. 7`-2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CHANGES 1. Indicate Roger Harlow as Assistant to the Superintendent Desert Sands Unified School District . I 2. Change Coachella Valley Water District to Coachella Valley County Water District . -4- Resolution No. •2 INTRODUCTION Page No. Line Change i. 2 Miscellaneous 1974 to 1973 i. l.b N.A. Area of University Leasehold to BLM-UCR Cooperative Re- search Area -5- Resolution No. •2 LAND USE ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 1 . B. 2 7 102 . 2 acres to 1023 acres 1.B. 5 12 Northeast of Haystack Road to Southeast of Portola Avenue (southerly) extended 1.B. 5 14 Southeast of Cook Street to Northwest of Cook Street 1. B. 5 17 Add grocery after neighborhood 1.B. 6 7 16 to 18 1.B. 6 Miscellaneous To effect changes on Land. Use Man . 1.B. 7 8 & 9 Delete 1.B. 7 24 Add - After Urban Design Element - Public Facilities Element -6- Resolution No. 75 CHANGES TO LAND USE MAP 1. Designate fire station at northeast corner of high density area south of Frank Sinatra east of Bob Hope Drive. 2. Delete Cultural Center and designate as Industrial General. 3. Change land use designation south of Mesa View Drive extended between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue to medium density residential extending to the southerly existing City limits . 4. Delete trail system designation easterly of equestrial cen- ter through Living Desert Reserve . 5 . Designate City Park at northwest corner Portola Avenue and Haystack Roads . 6. Designate Whitewater Channel as regional trail system. 7 . Establish private recreation symbol and apply to all pri- vate golf courses . 8. Designate a 5 acre Institutional General area on the St . Margaret' s Church property westerly of State Highway 74. 9. Designate boundary of Palm Valley Stormwater Channel , west of Highway 74 correctly. 10. Designate the area westerly of Palm Valley Channel at Pitahaya Street north to the uses abutting Highway 111 as very low denstiy residential . 11 . Change Mountainback property designation to medium density residential . 12. Delete words (Fee Title) after symbol designating UCR property. 13. Designate area from Highway 74 to Portola, Haystack to Shadow Mountain Drive extended where it parallels E1 Paseo as low density residential. 14. Southeast corner of Portola Ave. and [,lhitewater Channel designate the 9 acre parcel as medium density residential . -7- Resolution No. 7 ' URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 2.G. l. a N.A. Revise to reflect all revi- sions of Land Use Map 2.G. 2.c N.A. Correct neighborhood #5 2. G. 2 . c N.A. Correct neighborhood #10 2.G. 2. c N.A. Correct neighborhood #17 2.P. 1 31 Add after areas - Public and private parking lots 2.P. 1 32 & 33 Whenever possible to reduce water needs - to Whenever appropriate -8- Resolution No. 7_ POPULATION/ECONOMIC ELEMENTS Page No. Line Change -9- Resolution No. 7.` HOUSING ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 4.B. 1 15 Correct percentage 4.B. 3. a N.A. Correct neighborhood #5 4.B. 3 . a N.A. Correct neighborhood #10 4. B. 3 .a N.A. Correct neighborhood #15 4.B. 3.a N.A. Correct neighborhood #17 4. B. 3 . a N.A. Change chart to reflect changes in Land Use 4.B. l.b 18 120 to 146 , 72 , to 74, 2508 to 2496, 2700 to 2716 ii -10- Resolution No. 75-2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 5.P . l.a N.A. Correct spelling of Alessandro Show bridge at Palm Valley Channel Painters Path Crossing Correct Monterey and Cook Street to show correct extensions 5.P. I .b N.A. Show suggested street designs with following right-of-way widths : Arterial - 110' - 126 ' Major - 100' - 110 ' Secondary - 88 ' Collector - 60' - 68 ' 5.P. l.c N.A. Revise to conform to changes on Land Use Map 5 .P. l . a N.A. Revise alignment of Portola Avenue to conform to Land Use Map -11- Resolution No . 75-2 ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Page No. Line Change 6. 2. B. 1 2-7 Relocate to Public Facilities Element Page 7 . B. l . a and in- corporate comments from Sher- iff' s letter 6. 2.P. 1 13-17 Relocate to Public Facilities Element Page 7 .P. 7 6.4.B. 4. a N.A. Change to conform to changes on Land Use Map 6. 4.B. 2 39 Add after an - Federal and State 6. 1.P. 1 32 & 33 Delete i -12- Resolution No. 75 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 7.P. 6 32 Fine to Fire 7 . B. 1 20 Add after (CVCWD) , and Palm Desert Community Ser- vices District 7.B. 1 27 900, 000 to 1 million 7 .B. 1 28 million to 2 . 5 million 7.B. 1 28 Add after club - Together with a 2 . 5 million gallon reservoir to be constructed nearby in December 7 . B. 1 30 Add after channel - Regional wastewater collection lines have been installed to serve the City 7.P. 7 6-7 Add after Schedule - By up- dating and improving on the "Report on Comprehensive Plan for Surface Water Drainage for the Palm Desert Area" pre- pared in 1966. 7.P`. 2". a N.A. Ad-d- note - The Park needs are developed on the basis of pro- jected populations and may be revised as a result of develop- ment of neighborhood Specific Plans 7 .P. 2 27 Delete the word "above" - Add the word herein after the word standard 7.P. 2 29 After the word acreage add - And design, and change Village to neigh orhood 7,P, 3 22 Change shall to should i . -13- Resolution No. 75-2 IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENT Page No. Line Change -14- Resolution No. 7` EXHIBIT B COUNCIL APPROVED REVISIONS REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR STUDY AND REPORT r Resolution No . i - ,2 CHANGES REFERRED BACK TO COMMISSION Page Line Change 3.P. 2 9 A regional and community shopping complex to a mini or sub-regional and community shopping complex. 3.P.2 14 Add after La Quinta the followin-: the mini or sub-regional shopping uses within the Core Area should be designed to fir into the general atmosphere of Palm Desert . This means that buildings and groups of buildings should relate to the desert environment and to adjacent building and landscaping scale and materials - thus avoiding a monumental scale or appearance . The mini-regional uses should serve a 'trade area larger than Palm Desert extending east and west within the Coachella Valley but not attempting to replace the functions of regional shopping facilities located in Palm Springs and Indio. 2.G.2. 0 N.A. Show total Rigby property south of the wash in neighborhood no. 3 1.G. 1 - 20 & 21 Change maintain the character of Palm Desert as a low intensity to maintain the character of Palm Desert and create the best possible living environment for residents . Land. Use MaD 15. Show total Sun King site north of wash as medium density residential. 16. Show the Kieley property west of Highway 74 as low density residential on the area presently shown as very low density. i f S V CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission Report On: Item referred back to Planning Commission by the City Council. (Subject : GENERAL PLAN) Background : On January 20 , 1975 , the City Council adopted the General Plan for the City of Palm Desert . Some minor changes were made , which require the concurrence of the Planning Commission if they are to be affected. If the Commission does not concur with these changes , then they will either not be included in the General Plan, or else further negotiations between the Commis- sion and the Council will be required. The changes referred back to the Planning Commission are as follows : Page Line Change Ul) 3 .P. 2 9 A regional and community complex to a mini or sub-regional and community shopping complex. (#2) 3 .P . 2 . 14 Add after La Quinta the follow- ing: the mini or sub-regional shopping uses within the Core Area should be designed to fit into the general atmosphere of Palm Desert. This means that buildings and groups of build- ings should relate to the desert environment and to adja- cent building and landscaping scale and materials - thus avoid ing a monumental scale or appear- ance. The mini-regional uses should serve a trade area larger than Palm Desert extending east and west within the Coachella Valley but not attempting to replace the functions of regional shopping facilities located in Palm Springs and Indio . &3) 2.G. 2. C. N.A. . Show total Rigby property south of the wash in neighborhood no. 3 (#4) 1.G: 1 20 & 21 Change maintain the character of Palm Desert as a low intensity to maintain the character of Palm Desert and create the.-best possible living environment for residents . Land Use Map (#5) 15 . Show total Sun King site north of wash as medium density residential . (#6) 16 . Show the Kieley property west of Highway 74 as low density residential on the area presently shown as very low density. Staff Recommendation regarding change #1 : CONCURRENCE - The change would reflect the intent of the community not to become a commercial center which serves the entire Coachella Valley. Staff Recommendation regarding change #2 : CONCURRENCE (with minor change) - The change helps to clarify what change #1 means . However, the wording which refers to urban design characteristics should be deleted, since that aspect is more appropriately handled elsewhere. This would involve deleting the second sentence . Recommendation reg arding change Staff Reco g CONCURRENCE - Since the Rigby property is contiguous only with neighborhood no . 3 , and since it should be included in a neighborhood, it is appropriate that it be included in neighborhood no. 3 . Staff Recommendation regarding change #4: CONCURRENCE - The change would emphasize the community' s concern for "quality" development . Staff Recommendation regarding change #5 : CONCURRENCE - The proposed change will merely reflect what already exists in terms of previously approved development plans . Staff Recommendation regarding change CONCURRENCE - It seems appropriate to zone the area of this parcel which is "developable" to the type density which is envisioned rather than to provide a lower density classification to the entire section and then allow for a density transfer. The Staff recommends that the aforementioned changes be approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. µ • INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council FROM: Secretary of the Planning Commission SUBJECT: Report on the Study and Recommendation DATE: February 6 , 1975 of the Planning Commission on the Six Items Referred Back to Them as Part of the Adoption of the General Plan by City Council Resolution No. 75-2 BACKGROUND: On January 20, the City Council did adopt the General Plan by Resolution No. 75-2. As a part of that resolution, some six changes were referred back to the Planning Commission for study and report prior to final approval. These items were those matters not previously considered by the Planning Commis- sion in their review of the General Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On February 3 , the Planning Commission did review the six changes referred back to them by the Council, and by Planning Commission Resolution No. 32, did unanimously recommend the final approval of the six changes with two revisions . The Commission recommends that the words "a regional and community shopping complex" as shown on Page 3 .P. 2. , Line 9 not be changed to "a mini or sub-regional and community shopping complex. " In addition, the Commission recommends that change #2, as shown on Page 3.P. 2 . , Line 14, be revised to read as follows : Add after La Quinta the following: The shopping uses within the Core Area should be designed to fit into the general atmosphere of Palm Desert. This means that buildings and groups of buildings should relate to the desert environment and to adjacent building and land- scaping scale and materials - thus avoiding monumental scale or appearance. The regional uses should serve a trade area larger than Palm Desert extending east and west within the Coachella Valley, but not attempting to replace the functions of the regional shopping facilities located in Palm Springs and Indio. I -2- Justification for these revisions was based upon the feeling of the Commission that the Council' s reason for making these changes was to clearly define regional and that the wording initially approved by the Council did not accurately do this . Therefore, the Commission feels that this wording, recommended by themselves , accomplishes this without adding any ambiguity by using the words mini and sub-regional . RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council concur with the findings of the Planning Commission and give final approval to the six changes by City Council Resolution No. 75-12 including the revisions as proposed by the Planning Commission. ATTACHMENTS : In order to totally review this matter , please find attached , the following items : 1 . City Council Resolution No. 75-2 2. Planning Commission Resolution #32 3 . The Staff Report prepared on the matter for the Planning Commission 4. Proposed Resolution No. 75-12 (See sub-point #2 for alternative actions . ) Attachments cls 45.275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph.346-0611 1 February 4, 1975 Mr . F. X. McDonald, Jr. 2215 West Broadway, Apt . F307 I Anaheim, California 92804 p Dear Sir: i. In response to your letter of January 31 , 1975 , the j City Council has not changed the "Sand Dune" designation on your property. This designation is part of the land use map for the General Plan. Since your property is still under the jurisdiction of Riverside County, there has been no change in the existing zoning. 1 Information pertaining to zoning may be obtained from the Indio office of the Riverside County Planning Commission at 347-8511, extension 277 . Very truly yours , Sam Freed Assistant Planner Department of Environmental Services cls 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346.0611 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE February 4, 1975 APPLICANT City of Palm Desert -- P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert , California 92260 CASE NO. Changes to General Plan for Final Adoption The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of February 3, 1975 CONTINUED TO DENIED XX APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #32 XX PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF February 13 , 1975 FOR CONSIDEUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR PUBLIC HEARING Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert within thirty (30) days of the mailing of this notice. Paul A. Williams, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission Applicant County Road Department CVCWD Wilsey & Ham, Inc. r. } CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE GENERAL PLAN MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WHICH WERE REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR CONCURRENCE WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No . 75-2 approv- ing a General Plan for the City and referring back the following changes to the Planning Commission for concurrence : Page Line Change (#I) 3 .P . 2 9 A regional and community shopping complex to a mini or sub-regional and community shopping complex. (#2) 3 .P. 2 14 Add after La Quinta the following : the mini or sub-regional shopping uses within the Core Area should be designed to fit into the general atmosphere of Palm Desert. This means that buildings and groups of buildings should relate to the desert environment and to adjacent building and landscaping scale and materials - thus avoiding a monumental scale or appearance . The mini-regional uses should serve a trade area larger than Palm Desert extending east and west within the Coachella Valley but not attempting to replace the functions of regional shopping facilities located in Palm Springs and Indio . (#3) 2.G. 2 . 0 N.A. Show total Rigby property south of the wash in neighborhood no . 3 (#4) 1. G. 1 .20 & 21 Change maintain the character of Palm Desert as a low intensity to maintain the character of Palm Desert and create the best possible living environment for residents . Land Use Map (#5) 15 . Show total Sun King site north of wash as medium density residential . (#6) 16. Show the Kieley property west of Highway 74 as low density residential on the area presently shown as very low density and; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review these changes at a public meeting held on February 3 , 1975 and finds the following reasons to exist:To not concur with change #1 and to modify change #2 . The true purpose of these changes is to define "regional and this is done without adding the ambiguous words "mini" and sub-regional. " k_jOLUTION NO. 32 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby take the following action, in reference to each respective proposed change. (Ref. Change #1) NONCONCURRENCE (Ref. Change #2) CONCURRENCE , subject to the following e etions : Sentence #1 - delete the words "mini or sub-regional" Sentence #3 - delete the word "mini" (Ref. Change #3 through #6) CONCURRENCE PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the third day of February 1975 by the following vote, to wit: AYES : BERKEY, MULLINS , SEIDLER, VAN DE MARK, WILSON NOES : NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN:NONE 7ti BZL END CITAIRMAN ATTEST : AUL WILLIAMS, SECRETARY i i xz15 - xuttitbrx�, —Aid- �f3� Lim, (Qa1iL 9?8Q4 FEB 3 1975 LM DESERT CITY HALL ��Co�u>-►c� � l WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey(1 B92-1957) 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE - P.O. BOX 430 - SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF. 91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" RECE1 V�D January 29, 1975 FEB 3 1975PALM 2-218g-oi0l--0502 DESERTC11y HALL Mr. Paul Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Paul : I am in receipt of a copy of the November 12, 1974 Public Hearing Draft which, by your notations, indicates the changes desired by the City to make the final report reflect the results of the Planning Commission and City Council hearings. Per our discussion, I will add several sentences to the introduction of the Draft EIR indicating that the full final EIR is on file with the City and that the Final EIR Summary appears in Appendix A. Based on our discussion today, we are proceeding with printing preparations. We will submit revised text and maps for your approval prior to printing. Best wishes, WILSEY & HAM Larry B.-Morrison, AIP, AIA Program Director, Associate LBM:kp cc: Mr. Harvey Hurlburt RDB planning • engineering • architecture • landscape architecture • surveying - mapping • systems INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Harvey Hurlburt, City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Responces to Late Letters Received on the General Plan DATE: January 20, 1975 BACKGROUND After preparation of the Staff Report Supplement No. 2 for the upcoming hearing on the General Plan, three additional letters n received on the General Plan document . have been Copies of said letters are attached and are as follows : 1. A letter from Whitsed C. Laming, Chairman of the Board of Governors , Sands and Shadows Unit 1 . 2 . George J. Ritter, Representing Sun King and Dr . Rigby. 3 . A resolution dated January 17 from the Board of Directors of the Palm Desert Property Owners Association. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ON LETTERS 1. Staff recommendation on letter received from Whitsed C. Laming would be to note receipt of said letter and to take no action as a result of said letter. 2. Staff recommendation on Mr. George J. Ritter' s letter would be to : a. Revise the boundaries of said Sand. Dune Park to remove the mobile home park from said Sand Dune Park. b . Show the property in question medium density residential 3-5 on all portions of the property outside of .the White- water Channel. C. Amend the Figure No. 2-3 to show the property in neighbor- hood number 3 . 3 . Staff recommends that none of the revisions recommended by the Palm Desert Property Owners Association in their Resolution dated January 17 be implemented. Justification for the Staff' s recommendation will be fully present at the General Plan meeting. jh CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION JANUARY 20, 1975 1. Review evening Agenda matters : A. Discussion of the Staff responses to Mr . Tim Burrell ' s comments on the Environmental Impact Report . B. Discussion of inclusion of reports on the Philip L. Boyd Research Center as provided by UCR in the Final Environ- mental Impact Report on the Palm Desert General Plan. C. Discussion of the Planning Commission recommendations on items referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council . D. Discussion of Staff recommendations on the Final Environ- mental Impact Report and the Palm Desert General Plan including review of proposed City Council Resolution No. 75-2. E. Discussion of any other changes to the General Plan as proposed by the City Council . 2. Discuss schedule for next Joint Study Session meeting with Planning Commission relative to Redevelopment Agency bound- aries, etc. If time permits, the following may also be considered : 3. Review material relative to curb and gutters and City' s participation. 4 . Review matter relative to undergrounding of utilities in commercial area. 5. Review City Seal. RESOLUTION NO. 75-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, APPROVING THE GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS , the City Council did on January 6 and 20, 1975 hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the Public Hearing Draft of the Palm Desert General Plan, dated November 12, 1974, which encompasses the total Palm Desert Planning Area as approved by the City Council; and. , WHEREAS , the City Planning Commission, after duly noticed public hearing held on December 9 , 1974, did by Planning Commission Res- olution No . 23 recommend certification of the Environmental Impact Report and approval of the General Plan as amended; and WHEREAS , the General Plan has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolu- tion No. 74-14" , in that a final Environmental Impact Report was presented at duly noticed Public Hearings held on January 6 and 20 , 1975 , and the City Council at the close of the Public Hearing did certify said report as the final Environmental Impact Report on this project to include: 1. The Draft E . I .R. including the General Plan elements . 2. Comments and recommendations received on the Draft E. I.R. in writing or as a part of the public hearings before the Planning Commission on December 9, 1974, and City Council on January 6 and 20, 1975 . 3 . The original and supplemental Staff reports prepared on the E. I .R. 4. The comments received from Mr. Burrell dated December 16 , 1974 and the Staff ' s response to these comments. 5 . Report entitled "Floristic List for Deep Canyon Watershed Oct. 1973" adopted by reference. 6. Report entitled, "Bird List for Boyd Center and Deep Canyon . Transect Aug. 1974" adopted by reference. 7. Report entitled "Annual Report 1973-1974 - Philip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center" included by reference. S. Report entitled Supplement to .the Palm Desert Sphere of Influ- ence Study including economic analysis prepared by Wilsey & Ham, Inc. 9. Report entitled Supplemental No . 2 including economic anal- ysis on the Sphere of Influence be adopted by reference for the follow- ing reasons : Resolution No. 75-2 a) The Final E . I .R. is in compliance with the requirements of the City' s Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 74-14) and the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the California Envir- onmental Quality Act . b) The Final E. I.R.. does adequately address the environ- mental effects of the General Plan. WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and con- sidering the testimony or arguments of all persons desiring to be heard, said Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve the General Plan: 1. The Palm Desert General Plan does comply to the requirements of Sec. 65300-65307 of the State Government Code. 2. The document as amended adequately represents a com- prehensive, long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City and its planning area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert , as follows : 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Council in this case . 2. That it does repeal City Council Ordinance No. 13 3 . That it does approve the Public Hearing Draft of the Palm Desert General Plan, dated November 12 , 1974' as amended by the Attachment labeled Exhibit A for the reasons set out in this resolution. 4. That the following additional changes labeled Exhibit B, have been referred back to the Planning Commission for study and report prior to final approval by the Council. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of Palm Desert , Yield on the 20th day of January 1975 by the following vote, to wit : AYES : McPHERSON, BRUSH, CLARK, ASTON NOES : BENSON ; t ABSENT: NONE �� Fri ABSTAIN: NONE HENRY B. \CLANK, Mayor City of Palm Desert, California ATTEST: RV L:wHURLBtRT- City Manager PALM DESERT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 1244 PALM DFS11`10', CALIFORNIA 92260 TI"Ptiorrs (714) 346-2804 A Non-Profit Corporation January 17 , 1975 Palm Desert City Council 45-275 Prickly Pear Palm Desert , Calif . 92260 Dear Members of the Council : The Board of Directors of the Palm Desert Property Owners Associa- tion at a special meeting held January 17 , 1975 adopted the following resolutions . We respectfully request the following changes in the proposed Palm Desert General Plan and Environmental Impact Report: 1 . In the Sphere of Influence of the Palm Desert General Plan, remove all recommendations and land. development classifications except those in the current Riverside County General Plan including those areas classified as "Open Space and Planned Development - 3 or less" . a . It is unreasonable of Palm Desert to impose development classifications on areas outside the Incorporated City limits of Palm Desert until applications are made for annexation . To do so may deter those in the Sphere of Influence from requesting annexation . b . Annexation in many part of the Sphere of Influence may be years off . Land Use can be better negotiated at the time annexation is in process . C . To include in the Palm Desert General Plan specific develop- ment classifications in the Sphere of Influence distorts all factors , environmental and economic, pertaining to the In- corporated area of Palm Desert . No corporation would include in their financial statement a forecast of income on property they hope to buy at some future time but may never do so . 2 . Remove all reference in the General Plan , in word or classification , that would give the impression that "Regional Hotels or Motels. (convention oriented) was desired or would be permitted . a . The proposed 300 to . 400 hotel rooms located along or near to Highway 111 and West of Highway 74 should be removed from the General Plan . Adverse traffic , noise , economic problems in off season, as well as adverse effect on environmental I'a11"Deaert Vropzriy Owners .'Asaocietion Jan . 17 , 1975 pi". 2 factors would negate any advantages that such developments would provide . b . Palm Desert should utilize the many presently unoccupied living units that are vacant for tourist rentals . Many units have never been used . They were built for second homes but were found unsatisfactory for anything but short term occu- pancy. To encourage their use as rental units may prevent these developments from becoming a blight on Palm Desert . c . As more tourist space is required allow more Hotels or Motels to be built similar to those now in Palm Desert . These do not need to be concentrated West of Highway -74 where traffic problems exist . Maintain the established character and charm of Palm Desert as a quiet, restful and relaxing place to 9 vacation for a week, a month, or longer and have fun without noise , confusion and congestion created by large hotels . Vacationing is unique in Palm Desert . Few other places can offer what has made it famous and therefore cannot compete with us . 3 . Remove all reference in the General Plan , in words or classifica- tions that would give the impression that "Regional Commercial Buildings or Shopping" were desired or would be permitted . a . Change the classification of all vacant property adjacent to, and on both sides of Highway 111 , Painters Path and E1 Paseo to "C .P .S ." and establish the following restrictions as a part of the classifications of C .P .S . 1 . Maximum square footage 40 , 000. Reference example : Market Basket presently has approximately 18 ,000 sq . ft. and 9000 is being added - total less than 30,000. Safe- way approximately 25 , 000 sq . ft . Food King approx. 27 ,500 . 2 . Maximum of 2 stories in height . 3 . Provide ample parking space without crowding. 4 . The area described herein (a) for C .P .S . will not accom- modate larger commercial developments without seriously damaging all of Palm Desert. 4. Eliminate from the General Plan all residential classifications except the following. a . "Very Low Density - 1 to 3 to the acre" s b . "Low Density - 3 to .5 to the acre" . (The density of 3 - 5 to also apply to any residential develop- ments in commercial areas . ) (The density to apply to single or multiple family units . ) C . Maintain the present concept and quality of all residential units to preserve the uniqueness that is Palm Desert. Property Ownera A, ieGon Jan . 17 , 1975 d. Eliminate the "town house" conception of residential buildings in 'the incorporated area of Palm Desert and conform to the exi ;.A ng character of low profile single story homes with desert atmosphere and ample set back and outside patio space f.n: outdoor living. :A . .." b is will save energy in . heating and air conditioning. 2 ... .Easier and less expensive to maintain. - 3. , Two story and town houses may be fine for other areas but there is ample proof, that they are a drug on the market in Palm Desert . Hundreds of them have not sold and are now vacant. 4 . With a maximum of 3 to 5 to the acre there is still plenty of room for open space . Example : Marrakesh , Sandpiper and others . In one residential development the one story units sold quickly but the two story units have not sold. Without mentioning names here , we will be glad to provide proof there are hundreds of vacant town houses and two story units . 5 . On the "Information Sheet : Palm Desert Plan" provided by the City. No . 4 on Page 2 , it states in part that the "Units projected for the existing City Limits will mean an average residential density of "2 . 32 dwelling units per acre ." There should therefore be no quarrel with our request to have only 2 residential classifications 0 to 3 and 3 to 5 per acre . Thes"-,' 2 residential classifications will attract the type of uevelopers desired and eliminate : _ applications for the type uz residential units that have • proved to be unpopular and unsatisfactory in Palm Desert. '­5_ We continue our request that the Environmental Impact Report be revised so that it legally conforms with all Environmental laws . The changes requested herein (1 thru 4) will materially reduce -the adverse Environmental effects of the General Plan. The argu- ment that higher density (7 to 18). .in some areas will allow more open space and therefore have less adverse Environmental effect is not true . Contrary to this it has been proven that a concentration of higher density multiplies the ad;c^rse effect on the environment by geometric proportions . (Dr . Pitts of the University of Cali- fornia in Riverside . ) We respectfully request that the General Plan and Environmental Impact Report be adopted in conformance with the foregoing requests or post- poned until these suggestions can be studied and the General Plan re- vised accordingly. In our opinion these suggestions are in accord with r "ttre -import -fro,, the residents of Palm Drzas%rt . The General Plan, as submitted by Wilsey and Ham, is foreign to the wishes of the public and ral:rj 33eeert Property Onnerd A •citation Jan . 17 , 1975 is not consistent or compatible with Cho City of Palm Desert . Com- plaints from all segments of Palm Desert have been expressed on the proposed General P1"an . The Council was elected on the campaign promises to follow the wishes of the people . We respectfully request — . they -follow these wishes now in adopting a General Plan that will ;:" ,,_e_,•-rve ;_ha unity, beauty and environmental quality of Palm Desert . Yours truly, PAI21 DESERT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION �W Q � spy o,, BE VAUDA DUNES QI IY INDIAN`.VEIIS al gyp. PALM DESERT y; LA tNTA INC) Desert Sands Unified School District 83.049 AVENUE 46 • INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201 (714) 347-0901 January 17 , 1975 Dr. Elmer C. Rigby 2200 Santa Monica Boulevard , Suite 109 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Dear Dr. Rigby: At a regular meeting of the Board of Education held on January 14 , 1975 the Board stated that it has no objections to a C. P. zoning or to a commercial development which is compatible to existing school use. Very truly yours , BOARD OF EDUCATION By Harold Schoenfeld Secretary and District Superintendent HS/crm i i' Original to Mayor copies to Council 1/17/jt SAN'h" A' i0ld-HAD yi.1 is Palm I P -rt Colif. P. 0 !3(.)X 896 JA N Z 1975 Vemher.r,7 Of The City '7ourcil L Palm Dor.:?rt "`.,._"ifornia Q'26o Re : Adoption Of A General Plan Of Dove loprn(in t Gentlemen: bv This Trtll-er is nromnt^d/?n article an the subject anpcarinr in the January 14. 197 , issue of the Desert Sun. .1 The form,,ilatnrs of the n1an now under consideration ­,Pem to defcTA those controv.-!rs" al nn.rts of it with respect to land u.se , dersity, and heich-s ire variou2 areas , by s;tyirl- that ctato la,.-I req1.Iires such plan.. be amen-Ilecl at leas,", once a year. We reSPectfuilv submit that zonirF, for land use followir.g. a G'eneral Plan ')^Comes a Upon which sneculators and 5.nvestors -Iredi -at� their nurch:,.s,2s . "Ve believe all peonle will a--Tree it woul-C, be. mere dJjff.; ,I­.,I_t to (,har-c- an area to a more rept�ictivl? bPSjS -1 11_ I e _. I I --- after a 111-a-n and ordi=-es '- nvc been adoT)I -d des` �nat;n- ' and use, th?n it would 'ie to liberalize through variances as it becomc advi.sa'-I.c- at later dates . Onne adopted, it sf—ris to us , investors and sneculators in ur).­.,.)rC)Va�T-, land wil-1 make the;.- acnuis-itions on the basis of 'np exisitin (sen- eral Plan --and ordirancpq_ , The o-8ners t.,.nd sneculators holdinr sllrh land are the tirrie of incorroration ar presumed to havc- understood that the use for ti—v hv-td intended the land , could be different tk:_7,r the use Permitted b,,,, th_ nlar . That is the calculated risk they took at the time of acquisition , and should not influence the formation of the plan. Please note our letter of December 10 , 1974, attached . The 4 points made therein still expresses our foelin- that the originai Development Plan should start as a restrictive plan, to be liberalized only as future events justify Your fvrther consideration of our observations and su,-geste�V will be appreciated . Respectfully yours Sands and Shadows • Board of Gyovernors w � By � c—T_;_ P F"7 January 15, 1975 2-2189-0602 TO: Harvey Hurlburt, City Manager cc: Paul Williams FR: Wilsey & Ham, Bill Garrett As we indicated at the study session with the City Council and Planning Commission on January 9th, we would like to have another study session with these same groups relative to the delineation of the Project Area boundaries for the Redevelopment program, If possible, we would like to have this meeting on January 23rd, either immediately before or after the Council 's regular study session on that date. I will call you on Friday to determine the exact time if the date is ac- ceptable. WHG:kp 7. JAta 1 " is"�� PALM p c��= January 15, 1975 Members -ref the .0 i ty Counci l City rrf.,Palm Dcse'rt J5+1 =5-?75 -Pr is 6:1y Pear Lane pelm Desert,c6iiTornia 92260 ,R � (1• tc T,l Sun King property and Elmer C. Rigby property �1 leceted, east of Portola Street and north of the Lincoln '-Scijool and Nark Site in Palm Desert, f"�1 -!7M Dear Members of the City Council : I am requesting on behalf of Sun King and Dr. Rigby that the following r""H adjustments, corrections, or additions be incorporated into and be made part of the Palm Desert General Plan which is currently under your FBI consideration for approval , (1 First: The general plan ,page 1 . B,4,a, shows the Sand Dune Park encroaching " into the northern one-third of the Sun King Mobilhome Park, I request the southern limit of Sand Dune Park be established at the northern c boundry of the Sun King Mobile Home Park property and that other gen- I' moral plan .erbibiis be adjusted to reflect this change. r, r Thv t rite: '`cr this change is that Sun King has city approval of a tentative -sub-division map, has already established extensive develop- tr 1 ment, and '::r, prepared engineering drawings, studies, and has secured ;it�ancing in order to complete the development, Sun King would suffer . • SrP_Ver,:: h,^,rGship if the Sand Dune Park is allowed to disrupt their i! development plans. The exsisitng development is designed to tie together with the future development and the Mobile Home Park plan would suffer both vcstheti.cally •an-d fuctionally, � Second: I request that the planning commissions' recommendation of medium density, 5-7 dwelling units per acre, be applied to all the -A subject property including that property which is owned within the Drainage Channel , The Drainage Channel is included in the develop- ment plans for the subject properties and is currently used as part of the golf course. W 1 � e (I� n ea/ 0 73 899 H1131-8WAY 111 PALM DEFER Ts CALIFORNIA S2280 Page 2 of 2 Third: I request that the residential neighborhood structure, page 2. G,2,c, of the general plan be amended to include the subject property (t into the neighborhood number 3. The subject property and the Country Club Village are the only residential areas not assigned to neighbor- hoods. The inclusion on these areas into the neighborhood structures G- will give the subject property the advantages provided for neighbor- ( � hood planning in the general plan, I include a revised drawing of the V Residential Neighborhood Structure showing this request, i l} I shall appear at the public hearing and be available for questions, . 13 cl_=j I Sincerel Yours, '4 /te AGeorg Fa', R Architect A. I .A. k GJR/cr Enc: Revised Drawing of Residential Neighborhood Structure c r� n 7 tj lip w Q w V 73 S99 HIGHWAY 11-1 PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92280 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR CLARK AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY MANAGER, HARVEY HURLBURT SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF THE ACTION ALTERNATIVE ON DATE: January 6 , 1975 THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE RELATED ENVIR- ONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT . This memo is being written to describe the alternatives that are available to the Council regarding actions on the General Plan and related Environmental Impact Report that are scheduled for public hearing tonight . Environmental Impact Report . Upon review of the Environmental Impact Review on the General Plan and the closing of the hearing , the Council based on the City' s Environmental guidelines and the state guidelines has two possible actions ; 1. to consider the environmental Impact Review as complete . 2. to determine it incomplete and return the report to staff for further work to make it complete in terms of adequately address- ing the impact of the General Plan. General Plan 1 Upon review of the General Plan and related documents and the closing of the general hearings of the General Plan, the Council has the following alternative actions : 1. Keep the public hearings open and continue the hearing to a later date for additional public input. 2 . Return the General Plan to the Planning Commission for addi- tional work in specific areas . 3. Approve the General Plan subject to the changes as recommended by the Planning Commission by City Council Resolution No . 75-2 . 4. Approve the General Plan subject to the changes as recommended by the Planning Commission and additional changes as approved by the Council by City Council Resolution No . 75-2 . Any changes of the Planning Commission actions must be referred back to the commission for review prior to final action. 23 20 ,1 I 21 i 24 17 18 1I 14 15 25 19 22 10 r@ 16 1 ,z . �.. �! 13 ! 4 5 L s�;ti�'I� I� FIGURE 2-3 7 'I RESIDENTIAL a. •,._. :r' NEIGHBORHOOD STRUCTURE a 1-25 Neighborhood p Numbers as Referred to in Figure 4-6 Palm Desert City Limits ®Planning Area Sphere of Influence 2.G.2.c fm gm-wa RES . NO. 23 EXHIBIT A REVISIONS Or PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN -3- RIIS . NO . 23 ACKNOWLPDGE'HENTS CIIANGIS 1 . Indicate Roger. Harlow as Assistant to the Superintendent Desert Sands Unified School District . 2. Change Coachella Valley Water District to Coachella Valley County Water District . �a1 RES . NO. 23 INTRODUCTION Page No. Line Change i . 2 Miscellaneous 1974 to 1973 i. l .b N.A. Area of University Leasehold to BLM-UCR Cooperative Re- search Area -5- RES . 140 . 23 LAND USE ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 1. B. 2 7 102 . 2 acres to 1023 acres 1. B. 5 12 Northeast of Haystack Road to Southeast- of Portola Avenue (southerly) extended 1. B. 5 14 Southeast of Cook Street to Northwest of Cook Street 1.B. 5 17 Add grocery after neighborhood 1 . B. 6 7 16 to 18 1. B . 6 20 Add - In addition a five acre area is proposed west of State Highway 74 at Haystack Road 1. B. 6 Miscellaneous To effect changes on Land Use Map 1. B. 7 8 & 9 Delete 1 . B. 7 24 Add - After Urban Design Element - Public Facilities Element RES . No. 4 CHANGES TO LAND USE MAP l 1. Designate fire station at northeast corner of high density area south of Frank Sinatra east of Bob Hope Drive . 2 . Delete Cultural Center and designate, as Institutional General . j 3. Change land use designation south of Mesa View Drive extended between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue to medium density residential extending to the southerly existing City limits . 4. Delete trail system designation easterly of equestrial center through Living Desert Reserve . 5 . Designate City Park at northwest corner Portola Avenue and Haystack Roads . 6 . Designate Whitewater Channel as regional trail system. 7 . Establish private recreation symbol and apply to all private golf courses . 8. Designate 5 acres high density area northerly of St . Mar- garet ' s Church westerly of State Highway 74. 9. Designate boundary of Palm Valley Stormcaater Channel , west of highway 74 correctly. 10. Designate the area westerly of Palm Valley Channel at Pitahaya Street north to the uses abutting Highway 111 as very low density residential . 11 . Change Mountainback . property designation to medium density residential . 12 . Delete words (Fee Title) after symbol designating UCR property. 13. Designate area from Highway 74 to Portola, Haystack to Shadow Mountain Drive extended where it parallels E1 Paseo as low density residential . 14. Southwest corner of E1 Paseo and Highway 74 change land use designation from medium density residential to Specialty Commercial . -7- RES . NO . URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT Pale No. Line Change 2 .G. l. a N.A. Revise to reflect all revisions of Land Use Map 2 . 6. 2 . c N.A. Correct neighborhood #5 2 . 0,. 2 . c N.A. Correct neighborhood #10 2 .G. 2. 0 N.A. Correct neighborhood #17 2 .P. 1 31 Add after areas - public and private parking lots 2.P. 1 32 & 33 whenever possible to reduce water needs - to whenever appropriate -8- RES . NO. 23 POPULATION/ECONOMIC ELEMENTS Page No . Line Change i, -9- RES . NO. 23 HOUSING ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 4. B. 1 15 Correct percentage 4. B. 3. a N.A. Correct neighborhood #5 4. B. 3. a N.A. Correct neighborhood #10 4. B . 3. a N.A. Correct neighborhood #15 4. B. 3 . a N.A. Correct neighborhood #17 4. B. 3 . a N.A. Change chart to reflect changes in land use 4. B. I .b 18 120 to 146 , 72 to 74, 2508 to 2496 , 2700 to 2716 -10- RES . NO . 23 CIRCULATION EL E-MENT Page No . Line Change 5.P . l . a N.A. Correct spelling of Alessandro Show bridge at Palm Valley Channel Painters Path Crossing Correct Monterey and Cook Street to show correct extensions 5 .P. l.b N.A. Show suggested street designs with following right-of-way widths : Arterial - 110' - 126 ' Major - 100' - 110' Secondary - 88 ' Collector - 60' - 68 ' 5.P. 1 . c N.A. Revise to conform to changes on Land Use Map 5 . P. 1. a N.A. Revise alignment of Portola Avenue to conform to Land Use Map -11- _r RES . N0. 23 ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Page No . Line Change 6. 2 . B. 1 2-7 Relocate to Public Facilities Element Page 7 . B:l . a and incor- porate comments from Sheriff ' s letter. 6. 2 .P. 1 13-17 Relocate to Public Facilities Element Page 7 . P. 7 6 . 4. B. 4. a N.A. Change to conform to changes on Land Use Map 6 . 4. B. 2 34 Add after an - Federal and State 6. 1.P. 1 32 & 33 Delete -12- RES . NO .— PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT Page No. Line Change 7 . 1i. 6 32 Fine to Fire 7 . 8. 1 20 Add after (CVC[JD) , and Palm Desert Community Services Dis- trict 7 . B. 1 27 900, 000 to 1 million 7. B. 1 28 million to 2 . 5 million 7 . B. 1 28 Add after club - together with a 2 . 5 million gallon reservoir to be constructed nearby in December 7 . B. 1 30 Add after channel - regional wastewater collection lines have been installed to serve the City 7 .P, 7 6-7 Add after • Schedule - by updating and improving on the "Report on Comprehensive Plan for Surface Water Drainage for the Palm Des- ert Area" prepared in 1966 . 7 .P. 2 .a N.A. Add note - The Park needs are developed on the basis of pro- jected populations and may be revised as a result of develop- ment of neighborhood Specific Plans T.P. 2 27 Delete - the word - above Add the word herein after the word standard 29 After the word acreage add - and design, and charge Village to neighborhood 7 .P. 3 22 Change shall to should -13- RES . NO . 23 IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENT Page No. Line Ch3pge I i h I P _ -14- 1 f r.- OF- 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN Pursuant to 'Chapter 3 of the California Planning and Zoning Law (California Government Code , Section 65100, et . seq. ) and Section 18 . 26 of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance , a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council to consider the adoption of the proposed Palm Desert General Plan, which covers approximately 82 square miles and bounded by Interstate 10 on the north, the San Bernardino National Forest on the south and located mid-way between Palm . Springs and Indio. Said public hearing will be held on December 19 , 1974 at 7 : 00 P .M. in the Multi-Purpose Room of'-Ehe Perri Desert Middle School , 74-100 Rutledge Flay, Palm Desert, California , at which time and place pertinent testimony will be heard. I Mary Painter Deputy City. Clerk I I i I INTEROFFICE ME119ORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: Harvey L. Hurlburt FROM: Paul A. Williams i SUBJECT: UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT DATE: 12 19/74 PROCEDURE P, / i STEPS TIME 1 . Council informally designate the appropriate N.A. area. 2 . City Staff develop estimate of cost for con- 1 Month verting existing overhead service on a lot by lot basis . 3. City Staff meeti' with property owners to de- 2 Months termine if they, are willing to go on a 50% basis including determining the cost on the lot by lot basis . 4. Precise area is designatedby Resolution by N.A. City Council at: a public hearing based upon protests . 5. Engineering of project is done b Southern 3 to 4 Months g g P ro Y California Edison and the project goes to bid. Total 6 to j Months COMMENTS : Regarding item 2 above, any lot which has existing underground service or is vacant would have no additional cost involved in this process , unless the� Council requires the 50% participation by the property owners . For those lots with overhead service, the cost would be greater if' the 50% participation were included. For those lots with overhead service, the Edison Company provides free - 100 feet of service cable and additional service cable over 100 feet at material cost which would somewhat reduce the individual cost . Within the Palm Desert Property Owners Association area, the existing deed restrictions allow for a maximum assessment of $2 . 50 per foot of the longest lot line . If this assessment was made in the prototype block; approximately $14, 710 could be obtained or 21 . 4% of the cost of undergrounding the electrical. In order to . obtain 50% of the total cost of undergrounding the electrical service, the rate would have to be more than doubled. PAW/kcw r 45.275 Prickly-Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 December 16 , 1974 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING i + PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN s PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE CALIFORNIA PLANNING AND ZONING LAW (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 65100 , ET. SEQ. ) AND SECTION 18. 26 OF THE PALM DESERT ZONING ORDINANCE , A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL TO CON- SIDER THE ADOPTI4 OF THE PROPOSED PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN, WHICH COVERS APPROXIMATELY 82 SQUARE MILES AND BOUNDED BY INTER- STATE 10 ON THE NORTH, THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST ON THE SOUTH AND LOCATED AIID-WAY BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS AND INDIO . i SAID PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 6 , 1975 AT 7 . 00 P .M. IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM OF THE PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL, 74-100 RUTLEDGE WAY, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME AND PLACE PERTINENT TESTIMONY WILL BE HEARD . k I MARY PAINTER Deputy City Clerk I I 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 I l PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIA'rE RELEASE GENERAL PLAN December 13 , 1974 IT WAS ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEET- ING OF DECEMBER 12 , THE CITY COUNCIL CHANGED THE PUBLIC HEAR- ING DATE ON THE GENERAL PLAN FROM DECEMBER 19TH TO 7 : 00 P .M. ON JANUARY 6 . THIS CHANGE OF HEARING DATE RESULTED FROM THE BELIEF THAT MORE CITIZENS WOULD BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEET- ING IF IT WERE NOT HELD UNTIL AFTER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS . IN ADDITION IT WAS INDICATED THAT A LATER HEARING DATE WOULD 1 'GIVE THE CITIZENS. A LONGER TIME TO REVIEW THE GENERAL PLAN. THE GENERAL PLANkFOR THE CITY WAS ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 9 , 1974 AND THE CITY STAFF. HAD PRE- LIMINARILY ';• LIMINARILY SCHEDULED A HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL ON I DECEMBER 19 . i Ak 45-275 Prickly Peak Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE 12/10/74 APPLICANT H� r ;t of Palm Tlacart i l CASE NO. PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN i The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of Dec. 9 , 1974 11 CONTINUED TO DENIED XXX I APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION No. 23 1 PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION XXX PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF iDec 19 1974 FOR PUBLIC HEARING Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk of the City 'of Palm Desert within thirty (30) days of the mailing of this notice. Paul A. Williams, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission Applicant County Road Department CVCWD I - , SA?�L`5 4"I: :�;iAli01ti5 ;f 1 Palm Desert Calif. P.O.3ox 896 December 10 1974 To (,!embers Od The City, Council Palm Lesert California 92260 Re i ADOPTION OF A Pl?,° OF ld?JELO%?i,.E: 1' Gentlemens y This letter is a r.ener l exrre:;^,int1 of the opinions , 'r:ishes and desires of the Owners of i^nz'ds and Slhado':!,i :' 1, located on, "i—.-. ,7-ay . r 74 neat' its interse2tion with ..ounta,.n !:rive. it ro-m-e- sentr thq -foelln ;s of r .1 persons, and the o-;r-.ership of 27 oceunied resi-aences, This f`roup does not wish to necessarily i:.pede well re�.;.:lated. _nro- press for !'al- Desert but is pri'.?arily intere tcd in ?)res^rvi.r; the natural dc-: rt E.-^vi on'.,'.ent in whici1 we have lived ur to now. do f. ;'_ wish for . aim _evert to b^c.o^e the censer of '.oachella. Valley's tourist trade.. con•✓(:__^"tion -atherin.-s, or shOT11 ir.,, c?-Axr. It is our sincere hope that future plannin would 1. Keep our rasiwential area completely free from further encroa_hn,,E�nt by motels . t 2. Li,nit all residential buildings including motels to one story mit:i a heiSilt of rot 'lore than ll� feet 3. Unit all commercial buildinrjs to two stories, and r.ot e_tcecdin `24 feet in ihei .ht 4. Pre8erve : ?e low desert rrofi.le of our ci�V wl i chi ha-C, in the oast .r_de it blend into the natural beauty of our do ert. We urr:e you to adopt only a future plan of developmert which will include these linitations and n..aka possible the above objective . Very truly yours Sa.^ds And Shadoa•s ;;t 1 Board of C:overno,7;- Whitced C Laming, chaff ima- n 1 B. Casq, ALM `r SER CENT AL PLAN. DECEPIBER, 1974 - PLAN- NIN''-`�CO`L^4ISSI0N INITIATIVE - Co^sideration of the fir lGeneral Plan prepared fo 'alm Desert covering a planning area of approximately 82 square miles and extending from approximately Interstate 10 on the north to the San Bernardino National Forest on the south and Bob Hope Drive on the west to Washington C, Street on top east . Vice Chairman Seidler made the statement of what the item was regarding the General Plan. He gave an in- depth introduction to the General Plan with regards to what had occurred previously as to previous public meet- ings , CAC input and City Staff input. Finally, he in- dicated that the Commission could either approve the General Plan as submitted, approve it as amended , or de- fer the matter to provide for additional input. Vice ChairmaniSeidler asked the Staff for the report on the General Plan. Mr . Williams indicated that Larry Morrison, of the firm of Wilsey & Ham would present the introductory remarks which would out the General Plan into perspective. Following those remarks , the Commission should consider the General Plan on an element by element basis . The Commission concurred with this approach. Larry Morrison then spoke and indicated that he was pleased to be presenting the summary of the Plan which was a culmination of 9 months effort , aided by inputs from the Citizens Advisory Committee, sub committees , Planning Commission, City Council. , City Manager, the Staff, College of the Desert and other consultants. He stated the docu- ment is not a static document but a plan that reflects a serieslof cycles , and looks 30-50 years into the fu- ture. He then proceeded to show slides of the Plan and explain its development . Upon completion of the introductory remarks , Mr. Williams then read a letter from George Berkey, Chairman of the Citizens, Advisory Committee, which recommended approval of the General Plan subject to some 6 changes . Mr. Wil- liams stated that the recommended changes of the CAC would be discussed where they would be applicable in dis- cussions of the specific elements . On the Land Use Element Mr. Williams proceeded to sum- marize comments from several letters received on the General Plan. The letters received were from the fol- lowing : Joseph E . Young, Mayor of the City of. Indian Wells ; D. H. Mitchell , Mitchell Management Service; Cartwright Hunter , Sr . Warden, St . Margaret ' s Episco- pal Church; M. D. Jayred, Vice President Environment Development Co. ; Larry Morrison, Wilsey & Ham, Inc . regarding the Charles D. Taylor property; D. H. Shayler, Pacific Rim; Barbara Reynolds , Secretary of the Palm Desert Property Owners Association; William E. and Dorothy L. Beck; Bradley A. Walker; a resolution. from the Concerned Citizens of Palm Desert; George Schulte- jann, Department of Fire Protection, California Division of Forestry; Jim Chapman, Bekins Management Company. Mr. Williams stated that the recommendation by the CAC to change the land use designation of the Point Happy area to low density was not supported in that the Staff and Wilsey & Ham felt the need for specialty commercial in that area. i i Mr . Williams pointed out on the land use map the changes that were reauested by these letters and indicated those that Staff would recommend and those that Staff would not recommend. Vice Chairman Seidler stated that he had a question with regards to the proposed densities on the land use map and how they related to existing, development in the City.. He then asked Mr. Williams to point out some of the existing development in the community and their ap- proximate densities which Mr . Williams proceeded to do so . Mr. Williams then went to the aerial photo to point out the areas of loV density and very low density stating that Sandpiper has 3 units to the acre , Fiddleneck and south of Shadow Mountain has 2-3 units per acre, east of the school along Peppergrass is 52 units per acre. Within the Property Owners Association area, some areas are as low as 3 and as high as .62 and that the highest density in the city is around the Deep ' Caryon area. Being no questions of Staff from the Commission, Vice Chairman Seidler asked if anyone from the audience would like to speak. Mr. John Scurry, Sand and Shadows expressed his feelings about tfie density and height stating that the beauty of the area would be lost with high rises , or buildings over 2 stories , and stated we should not make an L.A. out of Palm Desert. Mr . John MacDonald, 2215 West Broadway, Anaheim, Real Estate Investor , spoke regarding the road system stating we have a cobweb of roads . He indicated that the roads seemed not to go in the direction where the traffic would want to go. He was particularly concerned with the fact that 42nd Avenue was no longer shown as a through street . i He stated that he owned a 40-acre parcel at .the southeast corner of the intersection of Portola Avenue and 42nd Avenue . He stated that after a thorough analy- sis of the area he had acquired this property as a long- term investment . He stated an additional objection re- garding1the present designation of this present 40 acres as a Sand Dune Park . Mr. RonlGorman, Verba Santa Drive , stated he was sur- prised at the low number of persons attending the meet- ing an& he thought the hearing should be postponed until I I 1 .I Special 'Planning Commission Meeting -5- December 9 , 1974 the meeting received more publicity. Since the resigna- tion of the Chairman, he thought it would be better to have input from the new Commissioner as well . He in- quired asito the proposal by St . Mary' s Church. After an explanation by the secretary, he stated he was not in favor of the proposal on the basis of the increased traffic of the project . He went on to indicate that he fully supported the resolutions of the Palm Desert Prop- erty Owners Association and he requested that greater consideration be made of these statements than given by Staff. Mr. Enos Reid, Attorney , 3800 Orange Street , Riverside, spoke regarding Ironwood Country Club and indicated that since thefcountry club has an approved Conditional Use Permit he `would request that the property be given a designation of medium density residential. He went on to indicate some recommended wording to be added to the text . of the Land Use Element which spoke to the situa- tion where development has approved Conditional Use Permits . Mr. Scott , Biddle, 1970 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, developer of Mountainback, stated that since Mountain- back has an approved permit regarding the medium density, he asked that it be continued on that basis and not re- verted to ' low density. He recommended that the Commis- sion follow the Staff recommendation and indicate the Mountainback property as medium density residential . Mr . Lyman�Martin, 73-218 Fiddleneck, once again asked how much of the date palm areas would remain as a pro- tected area and urged complete preservation. E Mr. .Larry' Morris.on indicated on the aerial photo the existing date gloves and pointed out the date grove to be preserved. i Mr. Martin stated that developers come in and cut down everything and these date palm areas are precious .and should beileft alone to die a natural death. Mr. Robert Chaplicki , Thunderbird Country Club , Rancho Mirage, stated he wished to see the home for the aged go into the 5-acre parcel between St . Margaret ' s Church and Palm Desert Community Church. He requested that the St. Margaret ' s Church property be designated as high den- sity residential to allow for this development. He stated that the architect was in the audience who could better describe the proposed project . Mr . RobeA Ricciardi, 73-700 Highway 111 , stated the home for the aged would be. financed by HUD, built by 100% fed- eral monies , and that the idea is to provide minimal hous- ing at lo?a cost . The Vice Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the Land Use Element , there being none, the next element discussed was the Urban Design Element. I Mr. Williams stated the CAC recommended some changes and . that Staff concurs with those changes . The Vice 'Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the Urban Design Element , there being none , the next element discussed was the Population/Economic Ele- ment. Mr. Williams recommended adoption of the Population/ Economic Element as written with no changes . p 'I Special Planning Commission Meeting -6- December 9 , 1974 The Vice Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the Population/Economic Element , there being none the next element discussed was the Housing Element . Mr. Williams listed the changes in the Housing Element, recommending adoption of the Housing Element with those changes . The Vice Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the Housing Element, there being none, the next element discussed was the Circulation Element . Mr. Williams listed the changes in the Circulation Element. , recommending adoption of the Circulation Element with those changes . The Vice Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the Circulation Element , there being none the next element discussed was the Environmental Element . Mr . Williams read the changes to the Environmental Element , recommending that the comments be located in the Public Facilities Element and the Sheriff' s comments in his let- ter of November 27 , be combined and relocated to the Pub- lic Facilities Element. He recommended adoption of the Environmental Element with those changes . The Vice Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the Environmental Element , there being none, the next element discussed was the Public Facilities Element . Mr. Williams read the changes as spelled out in the pro- posed resolution and recommended adoption of the Public Facilities Element with those changes . The Vice Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak regard- ing the Public Facilities Element to which Mr. Enos Reid asked that some changes be made in language on 7 .P . 1 , 7 .P. 2 , and 7 .P. 3 stating that the words , "the City shall" is in front of these paragraphs . He suggested that Staff be given a little more time to work this out in some way so that mandatory provisions can be treated with more flexibility, stating that Ironwood facilities do not fit in the framework of the text. He said he would like to work with Staff regarding the language, Mr. Williams thought that on page 7 .P . 2 line 27 , the fol- lowing changes should be made: Delete the word "above" add the word "herein" after the word standard: and on line 29 , after the word "acreage" add "and design" , and change "village" to "neighborhood" . In addition, on page 7 .P. 3, line 22 , the word "shall" be changed to "should" . The Vice Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the Public Facilities Element., there being none , the next element discussed was the Implementation Element . Mr. Williams recommended adoption of the Implementation Element as submitted. The Vice Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak on the Implementation Element. Mr . Dave Bond, San Pasqual Avenue , asked that we defer any action on this since there seems to be quite a few con- troversial items and that in the interest of the City we should not implement this plan at this time. The Vice Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak re- garding the General Plan. There being none , the public Special Planning Commission Meeting -7- December 9 , 1974 _ hearing on the General Plan was closed. He suggested that since there were several changes to be made , that when reviewing the General Plan and the proposed reso- lution, that the Commission review those with the addi- tions made by the Staff and those made tonight , and ad- dress ourselves to the Plan as revised. He then asked if any of the Commissioners wished to make any comments . Commissioner Mullins suggested taking the Elements one at a time from the back forward since the heaviest Ele- ment was the Land Use Map , which was at the front. This being done, the Elements were reviewed one at a time by the Commissioners who made changes which will be reflected in the revised resolution. Except for the Land Use Ele- ment , it seemed to be the concensus of the Commission that no additional changes other than those recommended by Staff should be made . A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the staff-recommended changes for the Land Use Element . With regards to the re- quest of Ironwood to designate all the area south of Hay- stack as medium density residential , it was determined, after opening the hearing again to allow Mr. Reid to an- swer some questions regarding their request and closing the hearing again, that an additional change should be add to the La re added Land Use Element to lace the changes #3 p and 4k 4 recommended by' Staff to indicate that the property from Portola to High- way Drive extended south of Mesa Vie 74 and to the southerly city limits be designated as medium density residential . Commissioner Wilson brought up a proposal to change the Land Use designation of all property shown as medium den- sity south of t�2 Wash, west of Cook Street , north of Highway 111 to low density residential . After a lengthy discussion and analysis of alternatives , it was determined that the medium density designation of thi s area should remain and that in the development of neighborhood plans , this alternative should be carefully analyzed. In addition, the proposal by Staff to change the Land Use designation of the property between Haystack and Shadow Mountain Drive extended where it parallels E1 Paseo and Portola and Highway 74 be changed from medium density residential to low density was reviewed, and the concensus of the Commission seemed to be that it was appropriate. Vice Chairman Seidler asked if there were any other com- ments by the Commissioners regarding the General Plan. Commissioner Mullins indicated that this General Plan had been developed over 9 months with sufficient amount of public input and he was of the opinion there was no need to continue the matter. Commissioner Wilson, in response to the statements made by the Palm Desert Property Owners Association with re- gards to the General Plan stating that Palm Desert was to be the shopping center of the valley and have a large convention center, did not seem to be true . Neither Staff nor any of the Commissioners could find those statements within the General Plan. Commissioner Van de Mark stated that there had been in- numerable public meetings on the General Plan and that Special Planning Commission Meeting -II- December 9 , 1974 she could see no virtue in extending its consideration any longer. There being no other remarks , Commissioner Mullins moved and Commissioner Van de Mark seconded a motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 23 as amended. The motion was adopted by the following vote : AYES : MULLINS , SEIDLER, VAN DE MARK, WILSON NOES : .NONE ABSENT : HUBBARD ABSTAIN: NONE VII . OLD BUSINESS - None VIII. NEW BUSINESS - None IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None X. COMMENTS A. City Staff - None B. City Attorney - None C. Planning Commissioners - None . XI . ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Mullins moved, Commissioner Van de Mark seconded the meysting be adjourned. The motion was un- animously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12 : 00 P.M. PimL A. WILLIAMS , Secretary ATTEST: C ILIIAM R. SEIDL C airman PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO . 23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT , CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF TIME PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS , the Planning Commission did on the 9th of December , 1974, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the Public Hearing Draft of the Palm Desert General Plan, dated November 12 , 1974, which encompasses the Palm Desert Sphere of Influence as approved by the City Council , and; WHEREAS , the General Plan has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Reso- lution No . 74-14" , in that a final Environmental Impact Report was presented at a duly noticed. Public Hearing held December 9 , 1974, and the Planning Commission recommended said report to the n 1 City Council for certification as a final Environmental Impact Report to include : 1. The Draft E. I .R. including the General Plan Elements . 2. Comments and recommendations received on the Draft E. I .R. in writing or as a part of the public hearings . 3 . The Staff Report prepared on the E . I .R. , for the following reasons : a) The Final E. I.R. is in compliance with the requirements of the City' s Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 74-14) and the State of California Guidelines for I plementation of the California Environ- mental Quality Act. b) The Final E. I .R. does adequately address .the environ- mental effects of the General Plan. WHEREAS , at said public hearing, upon hearing and consider- ing the testimony are arguments of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve the General Plan; 1. The Palm Desert General Plan does comply to the require- ments of Sec. 65300-65307 of the State Government Code . 2. The document as amended adequately represents a compre- hensive , long-term general plan for the physical development of the City and its planning area. 1 RESOLUTION N0. 23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert as follows : 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case . 2 . That it does recommend to the City Council repealing of Ordinance No . 13 . 3 . That it does approve the Public Hearing Draft of the Palm Desert General Plan, dated November 12, 1974, and recommends approval to the City Council of it as amended by the attachment labeled Exhibit A for the reasons set out in this resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Planning Commission of Palm Desert , held on the 9th day of De- cember, 1974, by the following vote, to wit : AYES : Commissioners Seidler, Wilson, Van De Mark, Mullins NOES : None ABSENT: Commissioner Hubbard ABSTAIN: None A �� L ��tL"E V�airmTan ATTEST: AUL A. ILLIAMS , Secretary I I s e I� - -2- i PROOF OF PUBLICATION This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIAj ss. County of Riverside I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above Proof of Publication of entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of PALM DESERT POST, a newspaper of general circu- lation, published weekly, in Palm Desert, County of -----Hotiao--af---P-ubliC--KQa737sg------------- Riverside, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California, ------------------------------------------ ----__ under date of October 5, 1964, Case Number 83658; that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of NOTtceoubilEC NEARING PA DES RT said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on GENERAI'PI AN Pursuant to Chapter 301 ifle COti-, the followin dates to-wit: tornial Plannitgsand7zonIno{Low 9 ICalifwnla Ggvernlnem Code,SI " floe 165100,1e1 sta.11and l5e[Ilon- 18.26 mthe►al n Desert zonin7 . dllMn«ta'puDllatwgrDe twIll be Cwdii[I°elfio/cdslderlme aed0�0 oniof ►1an�twhlM'�Pcoverslrrox m0le1rt V, --------Desamher---5-r �Sa�------- -- — �Bynry: enlondwaromeeFme onth torten Palm Springs and IndIn.�eil Said publl['heoring;will fx held on p¢[ember119 1970 aL7:0g P.M.� [In;fhe•MUltl-P Room oL the i ;Palm Desert Middle S[hoo1117!-IgD -__--- - ---------------_--_-_---__--_-- :Rutledge Wav•Palm'Ddoll 4Ca11- -------- fornla,mwhi[I7 twill placeper- tineni testimonyy wlll De heord. MARY.PAINTER Deputy CI W CIPDP•12/511 I certify (or declare) under penalty or perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Signature 1974 at Palm Desert, California I PROOF OF PUBLICATION ,a a-u ..... PROOF OF PUBLICATION This space is for County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5 C.C.P.) I STATE OF CALIFORNIA Omtnty of Riverside 1 i 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 above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk' of the printer of the DAILY NEWS I. .ntTn :a�tservtEN ]KCIDEM,wrN ERT a newspaper of general circulation,printed and published t ERT daily in the City of Indio, County of Riverside and which GENF.RAI LAN Yursuan p e th newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general a i orma anm n Zomn . L circulation by the Superior Court of the County of ai f MMA IIGG v rnm ntCo ech n 5 vq. Riverside, State of California, under the date of Sep- Sec ion . 6 h alm tember 14, 1959,,Case Number 2628; that the notice, of ese zoning r mance Publi e rmg il] be h Id which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published b`e[or th P� a er an mn ommissi o cons er in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and h option h r p 'alm Des rt nera an not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, wh'ch over 57r im el 2 to-wit: qu i] nd u�"nded b nter 1 or e B rm \ ion rs on t t e m� e n n nd Nnvamher 22 Indi . m ub i h m dl e d n Roo h r 1i - dl all in the year 19 ----74.. a am at in t i I rM en ar I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that m the foregoing is true and correct. ecr- . n mm i e - 9 Pubh h ovem 974 SIGNATURE "Printer, Foreman of the Printer, or Principal Clerk of the Printer. Date ...----- -------.Novembar...22................. 19.7-4-- at Indio, California. PROOF OF PUBLICATION WI ,SEY & HAM Earl P Wilsey fl892-1957) 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE• P.O. BOX 430 • SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" e . F;u + 2 � i '4 November 22, 1974 2-2189-0104 Mr. Paul Williams Director of Planning City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Paul : This is to confirm my transmittal of Envicom's Seismic report to you on November 14, 1974 and our agreement about provision of. General Plan documents as follows: Public Hearing Draft 100 copies: 50 three-hole punched 50 comb bound Adopted Plan 400 copies: 50 three-hole punched 350 comb bound Sincerely, WILSEY & HAM V Larry B. orrison, AIP Program Director_ . LBM:kp cc: PRS Herb Barnes planning • engineering • architecture landscape architecture • surveying • mapping • systems 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 November 20, 1974 CITY OF PALM DESERT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the California Planning and Zoning Law (California Government Code, Section 65100, et . seq. ) and Section 18 . 26 of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance , a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Plan- ning Commission to consider the adoption of the proposed Palm Desert General Plan , which covers approximately 82 square miles and bounded by Interstate 10 on the north, the San Ber- nardino National Forest on the south and located mid-way. be- tween Palm Springs and Indio . Said public hearing, will be .held on December 9 , 1974, at 7 : 00 P .M. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Palm Desert Middle School , 74-100 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert , California, at which time and place pertinent testimony will be heard. Paul A. Williams , Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission PAW/kcw PRESS RELEASE IN CONJUNCTION WITH PALM DESERT' S PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY, THE CONSULTANT FIRM OF WILSEY « HAM WILL MAKE A PUBLIC PRESENTATION ON THEIR FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS . IN ADDITION TO DISCUSSING PLANNING RECO11,1MENDATIONS, AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE CITY WILL ALSO BE PRESENTED. THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7 : 00 P .M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH IN THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL OF THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CHURCH LOCATED AT 47-321 HIGHWAY 74. THIS PRESENTATION IS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE TO THE CITY' S FUTURE AND INTENDED FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. 11/11/74 Distribution of Public Hearing Drafts Palm Desert General Plan 1-5 City Council 6-10 Planning Commission 11-13 City Staff 14-17 Press 18-32 CAC 33 Wilsey & Ham - LBM 34 Wilsey & Ham - WCR 35 Wilsey & Ham - WHG 36 Wilsey & Ham - PRS 37 Wilsey & Ham - HTC 38-50 City 51-100 Comb bound for general distribution Wilsey & Ham Transm i t t a I 1631 Huntington Drive P.O.Box 430 South Pasadena, California 91030 (213)799-9181 DATE: 11/11/74 SUBJECT: Public Hearing Draft PROJECT: Palm Desert G.P. TO: City of Palm Desert ADDRESS: 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane CITY: Palm Desert STATE: California ZIP CODE: 92260 ATTENTION: Mr. Harvey Hurlburt Gentlemen: We are sending under separate cover ❑ We are enclosing herewith 100 copies of the Palm Desert General Plan Public Hearing Draft for distribution per attached list. ❑ for your approval ❑ returned approved as submitted ❑ for your information ❑ returned approved as noted ❑ for your files ❑ returned for correction and resubmittal Remarks: COPIES TO: WILSEY & HAM BY: Larry B. Mor n, AIP Our Job No. 2-2189-0103 r EL�l R 19 V1 WIL;SEY & HAM... November 11 , 1974 2-2189-0101 cs 0502 rs TO: Harvey Hurlburt CC: /Paul Williams, WJH, ROB, .WCR, HTC FROM: Larry.B. Morrison SUBJECT: Status of Meetings This memo updates the status of meetings. October Meetings since 8 October 74- since 8 October 74 October 11 - Special Meetings with City Staff and Mayor re LAFCO Strategy and Preparation of Meeting Materials Morrison 8 hrs. -meeting $ 240 Morrison 8 hrs. - preparation 240 Printing and Xerox 42 Mileage 45 October 16 - LAFCO Hearing in Riverside Morrison. 8 hrs. $ 240 Mileage 40 . Motel 20 Total Meeting Costs - 9 October thru 31 October $ 867 Total Meeting to Date Date Through August (September 10 memo) $4,546 Through October 8 (October 9 memo) 1,517 October 9 through October 31 (this memo) 867 $6,930 Less total meeting allowance 6 292 Amount to date in excess of meeting allowance $yW *Note: all labor charges calculated at current billing rates WILSEY & HAM... � �v 4� ' BE, IVI November 11 , 1974 2-2189-0101 cs 0502 rs TO: Harvey Hurlburt CC k4ul Williams; WJH, RDB, WCR, HTC FROM: ; Larry Be Morrison SUBJECT: 7th Set of Invoices Attached is Invoice No. 4308 for Planning Services in Preparation of the General Plan, Zoning, Subdivision and Grading Ordinances, Also attached is Invoice No, 4348 for Additional Meetings in Conjunction with the Palm Desert Planning Program, Attached is a memo regarding these additional meetings, Attachments. MEMORANDUM November 11 , 1974 To : Harvey L. Hurlburt , City h9anager From : Paul A . Williams , Director of Environmental Services Re : REQUEST BY CARL COX AND ROBERT OWEN FOR CITY PARTI- CIPATION IN INSTALLATION OF CURB AND GUTTER ON THEIR PROPERTY I have discussed this matter in detail with Bob Brock and we both are of the opinion that the Council should estab- lish a policy of participating with property owners in the installation of curb and gutter to the following estent : 1. The granting of a no-fee encroachment permit . 2. The County Road Department doing the engineering for the project . 3. County Road Department doing the supervisory work and the issuing of the contract for such work. We are of the opinion that the participation by the City or the County in the area of supervising the contract and the letting of the contract for the work, does not increase the liability of the City or the County for the project . This is particularly true since liability has been established by the County doing the engineering work for the project . Bob and I discussed the program that is utilized by the County with regards to participating with home owners to the extent of having the County pay for the cost of the tie- in pavement in relationship to installation of curb and gut- ter . He indicated that over the last two years, this program has been cut back in terms of funds and that he is of the opinion that it be eliminated at the County level in the very near .future. So, therefore, our determination not to parti- cipate in this matter seems to be the direction that the Coun- ty is proposing to go in the future. PAW/kcw attach. r 45.275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 November 8, 1974 THIS LETTER SENT TO ALL COUNCIL PERSONS AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. i On November 12, 1974, at 7:30 A.M. , a joint Study Session with the Com- mission and Council will be held at the Fellowship Hall Room of the Palm Desert Community Church at 47-321 Highway 74. The purpose of this Study Session will be to hear the presentation by Wilsey & Ham of the General Plan as officially submitted to the City on this date. In addition to this meeting, the Citizens Advisory Committee will be holding a meeting at 3:30 P.M. to receive the presentation of Wilsey & Ham and a public meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. on the same date to receive a presentation by Wilsey & Ham. Coffee and donuts will be available at the meeting and Larry Morrison will be in attendance to answer any questions regarding the proposed General Plan. Very truly yours, ose^*'V a •fff!'ft� Harvey L. Hurlburt City Manager HLH/kcw WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey(1892-1957) 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE • P.O. BOX 430 •SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" October 28, 1974 2-2189-0103 OCT 3 1 1974 �. • CiT/ 1,"n Mr. Paul Williams City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Paul : On behalf of our Wilsey Ham planning team I wish to thank you for transmitting the comments of the Citizen's Advisory Committee and City staff regarding the Preliminary Draft of the Palm Desert General Plan, These comments are essential for our preparation of the Public Hearing Draft and we appreicate the effort you made to forward them in such a timely and coherent fashion. Sincerely, WILSEY & HAM Larry rrison, AIP Progra irector LBM:pg cc: Mayor, Hank Clark City Manager, Harvey Hurlburt planning • engineering • architecture • landscape architecture • surveying • mapping • systems w ILSEY & HAM k Eafl.P4WOsey(1892-1957) 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE• P.O. BOX 430•SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 •Cable "WHINT" October 28, 1974 2-2189-0103 1 Mr. Paul Williams City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Paul : On behalf of our Wilsey t Ham pfanning team I with to thank you for transmitting the comments of the Citizen's Advisory Committee and City staff regarding the Preliminary Draft of the Palm Desert General Plan, These comments are essential for our preparation of the Public Hearing Draft and we appreicate the effort you made to forward them In such a timely and coherent fashion. Sincerely, WILS'Y HAM Lar 8 rrison. AIP Prog Director L8M:pg cc: Mayor, Hank Clark City Manager, Harvey Huriburt planning • engineering • architecture • landscape architecture • surveying • mapping • systems "�J� iti;1K(r t�l CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES of OCTOBER 24 , 1974 A special meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was held in the Conference Room at City Hall , October 24 , 1974 beginning at 8 a .m. Chairman George Berkey, presided . Those present : Berkey , Gorman , Hi.rschi , Martin , Mills , Peck , Ricciardi , and Smith. Others present : Paul elil'ija.ms , Sam Freed , and Freeman Rader. The meeting was called to order at 8 a.m. by Chairman Berkey . A letter of resignation was react from Janis; Dale by Chairman Berkey . Each subcommittee reported on their goals , objectives and implementations . I . Land Use Element . Mr. Iiermi_t Martin , Chairman of this subcommittee , reported. There were no changes in the goals . There were several changes in the objectives . There was much discussion on the term "Low intensity'' Mr . Ron Gorman made the MOTION THAT THE TiRY DENSITY BE RETAINED. Mr. Ed Peck seconded the motion . Tine MOTION DID NOT CARRY. Therefore , the term is Left as intended , "intensity" . Page 1 .13-6 . Mr. wi.11i.ams proposed to add a paragraph to make it more clear. The density of the neighborhoods were reduced in the categories of high , medium, low and very low . There were some other changes named on page 1 .P-1 The text completed; t:he map was then discussed . Mr. � Sam Freed helped discuss the mnP . There was one high density .area to be added. It was moved fur- ther east. to avoid blocking the view of the Eisenhower Madi.cal Center. High density area was moved to the other side of the College of the Desert . Medium density received the most change . The parks were taken out and changed to an institutional_ use: . Former date palm areas converted to medium density . One was preserved on the frontage road north of 44 . South of Haystack moved up to medium density . An additional park was created on the corner of Portoaa and Haystack . There, was some discussion of the nonJ for student: housing around the College of the Desert , i;hus W11ing for a higher density . l Mr. Ed Peck MOVED TIiAT THE 'PRESENT PROPOSED COMMERCIAL AT 7/1 AND HAYSTACK BE MOVED FURTIIER SOUTH TO THE EXTENSION OF PORTOLA OR IN THE VICINITY THEREOF AND TO ALSO MOVE THE PARK. Mr . Don Richardson seconded the motion . The MOTION WAS CARRIED. II . Urban Design Element; Mr. Robert Ricciardi. , Chairman of this subcommittee , reported. The introduction on page 2 . I-1 had a few changes. This committee had made the change in an objective to develop a high rise ordinance to develop open areas and unity . Mr. Peck objected to the high rise ordinance. Mr . Rot; Gorman also objected. Mr. Ricciardi pointed out the advantages that his committee saw from having such an ordinance. After some discussion a MOTION WAS MADE by Mr. Ed Peck THAT THE HIGH RISE BE ELIMINATED. Mr . Roil Gorman seconded the motion . The MOTION WAS CARRIED . Mr . Ted Smith commented that the committee should continue to think of high rise, . There were some changes in the implementation policies . After some discussion of hi.ght lightingsbrought up by Mr . Gorman , it was decided that there be attention given to the study of night lighting. III . Population and Economics Element There were no changes in this subcommittee ' s report . IV. Housing Element Mr. Sam Freed spoke for this subcommittee . Page 4 .13-11 numbers should be changed--over all problem of legibility and number 7 is listed twice . Other changes were named. Implementations were adopted with some additional uses . There was a discussion of low cost housing. Mr. Ed Peck made the MOTION THAT THE ENTIRE PART ABOUT LOW COST IIOUSING BE REMOVED FROM THE REPORT. Mr. Nelson 11i.11s seconded the motion and the MOTION WAS CARRIED . V• Circulation , Scenic Highways and Transportation Element Mr. Sam Freed pointed out points that had been changed o❑ the circulation map . Mr . Ted Smith MOVED TIIAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND COOK STREET AS A THROUGH STREET. Mr. Ed Peck seconded the motion and the MOTION WAS CARRIED. There .was a discussion of the equestrian lane and it was decided that this report was to be given more study by the consultants . V1. Public Facilities and Safety Element There was one change in the goals. The objectives had various changes . One of these changes was changing the term "grce❑ bolt to "Desert belt" . 'There were some additions . There was a discussion of the: marks , state rest areas and eliminating one park and making it a high school . 2 VII . Implementation Element There were no changes. VIII . Envi.ronmenta.l. Resources management Element There were no changes but some additions . Mr . Sam Freed read one change , " . . . the creation of areas in which loud recreation activities may suitably take place and be under proper controJ . " Mr. Gorman thought this would be a Lead idea. Chairman Berkey tended to agree . This was modified to "study the feasibility of the creation of a place for loud recrea- tion to be under proper control . " There wero further additions . The reports having been given , the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Berkey at 11. : 1.2 a.m. Chai.ru...- Jeorge Berke Ycqu .e Rogue , Secr.eta.ry The next meeting of the C. A.C. will meet the first Thursday in November , the 7th, at 3 : 30 p .m. in the conference room at city hall . 3 C 0 P A de, 0 :10 Resmura:Confinentale Lupine Lane at El Paseo . Post Office Box 1437 . Palm Desert, California 92260 c (714).346-5533 13 October 18 , 1974 , __ OCT 2 i 1074 Mr. Harvey L. Hurlburt I? City Manager :s City of Palm Desert P. O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. Hurlburt: This letter is for the purpose of confirming the statements made by Mr. Carl Cox in his letter to you dated September 30, 1974 . Both Mr. Cox and I feel strongly that the city should have a street improvement participation plan. Obviously, all such improvements represent a betterment to our city. I sincerely hope that you will bring our letters to the attention of the proper body to the end that a participation program will be implemented. You ry truly, Robert B. O�;en 73-135 Shadow Mountain Drive Palm Desert i RBO:mr Is �k I� I� 1` ;i l { 1 , WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey(1892-1957) 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE • P.O. BOX 430• SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF. 91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" October 11 , 1974 2-1099-3002-02 Mr. Paul Williams Director of Planning City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Paul : Per our discussion last week, I am outlining labor and other costs to produce a "newspaper summary" of the Palm Desert General Plan. This summary would appear in mid-to-late November, prior to the hearings in December. Signature of this letter shall serve as an authorization to proceed. We would suggest the following specifications: Maps 1 • Land Use 2. Urban Design 3. Highways 4. Trails 5. Conservation & Open Space 6. Villages Photos 1 . Entry point e.g. 1* 2. Entry point e.g. 2-' 3. Entry point e.g. 3* ',Related to Urban Design Map planning • engineering • architecture • landscape architecture • surveying mapping systems Mr. Paul Williams -2- October 11 , 1974 4. Conservation element - Sand Dunes 5. Conservation element - Date Palms** 6. Conservation element - hillsides 7. Conservation element - desert corridor%-` 8. CAC Meeting - citizens:',% 9. PC/CC Study session -'6, 10. Town ForunV,-,%', 11. College of the Desert: 12. Living Desert Reserve-,-,-,-, Text 1 . Intro re nature of General Plan 2. Explanation of Planning Process 3. Highlights of Goals and Objectives for each element 4. Summary of Implementation Policies and/or Plan Concepts for each element. Miscellaneous Art 1 . Bold Titles, edges, insert lithographs, etc. Format% 1 . Double page spread - double side Costs A. Labor 1. Prepare 6 maps noted above for newspaper 2 man-days printing (graphics) 2. Take photos 12' man-days (graphics) 3. Write Summary 4 man-days (Reynolds/ Morrison) 4. Coordinate Printing with Newspaper 2 man-days (graphics) Related to Conservation & Open Space Map :.• Photos of citizens taken at Meeting Point 5 - November 7 -'< Relate to Public Facilities Element ••• ',Depends on further analysis of relationships of inputs. Mr. Paul Williams -3- October 11 , 1974 5. Overall Coordination 12 man-days (Morrison) 6. Type inputs (camera ready on IBM Composer) 22 man-days (Guerrero) 7. Graphic Design and Layout 2 man-days (graphics) Summary of Labor Costs Graphics - 72 man-days $ 990 Reynolds - 2 man-days 378 Morrison - 32 man-days 836 Guerrero - 22 man-days 260 $2464 B. Production 1. Mileage - 3 trips @ $45/trip 135 2. Motel - 2 nights @ $20/night 40 3. Meals - 3 days @ $15/day 45 4. Film & processing - 3 rolls with test strips and 10 enlargements 50 $ 270 C. Printing 1 . Artwork materials 50 2. Printing 10,000 copies 1175 $1225 Summary of Other Costs Production 270 Printing 1225 $1495 Subtotal $3959 100/ Contingency 396 TOTAL $4355 Based on the above analysis this authorization is for time and materials not to exceed $4355 without City authorization. Sincerely, WILSEY & HAM APPROVAL 0 Larry Orrison, AIP Mr. Paul Williams Program irector Director of Planning Date: - : : : QW/i I : : 1 cA l lY CJY/ UVV /�j 1. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE -F OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH OCTj 7 1974 �• - 1400 TENTH STREET SACRAMENTO 95514 Dp)/• "' - _ RONALD`oREAGAN ' -• GOVERNOR October 11 , 1974 Mr. Harvey Hurlburt City Manager City of Palm Desert P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Hurlburt: On July 11 , 1974, Governor Reagan signed AB 4058 affecting the deadline for the adoption of general plan elements. The measure, which was effective immediately, extends the deadline for the preparation and adop- tion of all mandatory elements to June 30, 1975, for cities incorporated after September 1 , 1973, and before December 31 , 1973. The legislation requires such newly incorporated cities to adopt and submit to the Secretary of the Resources Agency an interim open space plan by August 31 , 1974, and to prepare and adopt an open space zoning ordinance consistent with the open space plan by June 30, 1975. In addition, each such city's zoning ordinances shall be consistent with the city's general plan by December 31 , 1975. AB 4058 also extends the October 1 , 1974, date for the submittal of the Annual Report. The planning agency of each such city shall make its initial report to the Council on Intergovernmental Relations pursuant to Sections 34217 and 65307 on or before October 1 , 1975. If you have any questions concerning the provisions of AB 4058, please feel free to call me at (916).445-1114*uni ce Offi e Manag e t GWH:SKS:pc 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph.346-0611 • I October 8, 1974 Mr. Larry Morrison Wilsey & Ham, Inc. 1631 Huntington South Pasadena, California 91030 Re: DRAFT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Dear Larry: In addition to the comments I ' ve previously given you on the General Plan draft that you prepared for review by the Citizens Advisory Committee, please develop a Goals Element to be included in the final, General Plan submitted to us on November 1st . The Goals Element should include all the goals and objectives spelled out throughout the text of the General Plan in a single section to provide an overview of the Gen- eral Plan in terms of goals and objectives. It is my opin- ion that such an overview is necessary to. understand the Gen- eral Plan in relation to what is attempting to be accomplished by the General Plan. This element should be the first element in the General Plan and, therefore, , require a number of chan- ges to the Plan and therefore, I am sending -this letter to you at this time to allow for this revision to occur. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to con- tact me. Very truly yours , Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services PAW/kew i � � oyt I o Eon 6 yy' 0 Cd tof w Do r; .x ia � � O iwW O fy O O , M to .,m N M - G7 N'. O bA M.a) I LoA IHF d� F i�: •• ri W ¢'I M .ri imp ICU I I FxEE+ N 6 1 i IEHFF .. .. Pi o _ 14 � 0 3 F F f p--•-- —I td .O ! A 0 �. Cd a I .7 C.' I ;D 7k a N O I MW MN Ma) - .. . Pi hU hA 10 I p k (Q k 0 a cd t O � N i O •rl 4H 4+ Z d' aN xd' U a aN . cd4� U m o . oo � o � o o o m at 0 .8 I 00 OO a) Mho M M � 0a) - F 4� o MVi •• .. 9) .. A . S M '7_. i 7-5 •• O •• a1 d� l[) r� � •rl M i V� ki 'a . H Pi CD O o W of P-p0 o � o ro ij: g m F F -- 02 ! I _ - � •ri� I a N t 'Sl 'cH I a � i O q ' ' N. O O O j n ;j I mN m m - � E w i h 7 `-H I .n w of c (Oi .1a0 0 j aO � � w 6 w o rn o •b. CO i O Cl) U) O O (a CV) N ! O N r-I m Iv,• mh .. .. O crm I MA4t ' F 6� a' CCtir �rMx t •r+ � CU W I G I i E cd o7 60 U Cl F3H4� It: W k U H O W O tom• r0-� +J h P4 � `-4 --' — O ,k 0 .0 k a WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey(1892 1957) - 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE • P.O. BOX 430• SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030•Telephone (213) 799-9�181 - Cable "WH I NT" 0 c i Z 1974 October 1, 1974 2-2189-0701 cs Mr. Harvey Hurlburt City Manager City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Harvey: Per your verbal authorization yesterday, we are proceeding with the scope of work for supplementary Sphere of Influence materials as described in my letter of September 30, 1974. Sincerely, WILSEY & HAM Larry Zorrison, AIP Program Director LBM:kp planning • engineering • architecture landscape architecture • surveying • mapping • systems October 3 , 1974 PALM DESERT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS : 1. Urban Design Element Robert Ricciardi, Chairman; Janis Dale, Vice Chairman 2. Land Use Element Kermit Martin, Chairman; Don Richardson, Vice Chairman 3. Population / .Economics Element Joe Benes, Chairman; Lyman Martin, Vice Chairman 4 . Housing Element Bob Solis, Chairman; Janis Dale, Vice Chairman 5. Public Facilities and Safety Elements Ron Gorman, Chairman; Ed Peck, Vice Chairman 6. Circulation, Scenic Highways and Transportation Element Ted Smith, Chairman; Lyman Martin, Vice Chairman 7. Environmental Resources Management Element Nelson Mills, Chairman; Jack Luhring, Vice Chairman S. Implementation Element Jean Ann Hirschi, Chairman; Jack Luhring, Vice Chairman K - WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey(1892-1957) 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE • P.O.,BOX 430• SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF. 91030 •Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" October 1, 1974 Mr. Harold Schoenfeld, Ed. D. Superintendent Desert Sands Unified School District 83-049 Avenue 46 Indio, California 92201 Dear Harold: Thank you for sharing your enrollment figures and discussing how we can continue to coordinate our planning. We look forward to your recommendations regarding school facilities within the next several weeks. Sincerely, WILSEY & HAM Larry B. Morrison, AIP Program Director LBMekp cc: Mr. Paul Williams v ' planning engineering architecture landscape architecture surveying mapping systems OCT 71974 i September 30, 1974 Mr. Harvey L. Hurlburt City Manager City of Palm Desert P. O. Box 1648 ` Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. Hurlburt: This letter is in regard to an unusual water drainage problem. I live at 73-127 Shadow Mountain Drive (the portion that runs north and south) . The neighbor above me has a concrete curb and gutter; therefore, I get the drainage from the entire street. It gathers on the neighbor ' s concrete gutter and runs over my drive leaving it to look like the Grand Canyon. The neighbor below me (Mr. Robert Owen, 73-135 Shadow Mountain Drive) and myself had decided to put in a curb and gutter when Palm Desert was in the County, but when the City incorporated it offered no street improvement participating plan as the County s had done. Together, my neighbor and I have 300 foot frontage. To relieve the water drainage problem we would like permission to install concrete curb and gutter. The City could put in the tie in pave- men at ' ts convenience. C4* 73-127 Shadow Mountain Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 September 27, 1974 . The City of Palm Desert will initiate a series of public meetings on the Genera Poor the City and its proposed Sphere of Influence this Thursday, October 3. A Council and Commission Study Session will be held at 7 : 30 A.M. at the Living Desert Reserve on South Portola Avenue. It will be followed by a special press briefing at 9 : 30 A. M. The Citizens Advisory Committee will meet at 3 : 30 P.M. in the Conference Room at City Hall to review the preliminary plans . A Town Forum will be held at the Living Desert Reserve at 7: 00 P. M. , and is open to the public. Preliminary recommendations, to be presented by the City' s consultant , Wilsey & Ham, will include a series of 25 villages which may develop over the next forty years. Other preliminary recommendations to be discussed in- elude plans for a City Park system; bicycle, hiking, and eques- trian trails and recommendations for street locations and pub- lic transit routes. T � MEMORANDUM September 24, 1974 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council and Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Harvey L. Hurlburt , City Manager On 0�tobei 3,at 7_50�1, there will be a joint study session of the City Council and Planning Commission at which a presen- tation will be made by representatives of Wilsey & Ham of their preliminary proposals on selected elements of the new General Plan for the City of Palm Desert . The study session wiill�be�� —h`eld in the meeting room of the LIVING DESERT RESERVE , 47-900 Portola Avenue, and coffee and doughnuts will be provided. HLH/kcw I C ARCHAEOLOGY OF INDIAN WELLS AND POINT HAPPY, PALM DESERT PLANNING AREA, CALIFORNIA Matthew C. Hall Arehaeoloeical Research Unit Dry Lands Research Institute University of California Riverside, CA 92502 September 26, 1974 UCRARU #131 Prepared for: Wilsey & Ham P. 0. Box 430 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Attn: Mr. Paul R. Secord Ref: 2-2189-0101-80 r The sector of the Coachella Valley in which sites 4-Riv-64 (near Indian Wells) and 4-Riv-150 (near Point Happy) are located is an area of high archaeological sensitivity. As Coachella Valley was formerly part of a large body of water (Lake Cahuilla, Lake LeConte, Blake Sea), it is understandable that the shorelines (with their accompanying food resources) were a focus of aboriginal activity. Though the discussion below will center primarily on these two recorded sites, extreme care is imperative whenever construction is undertaken in much of the area north of Highway 111. Site 4-Riv-64 is found on USGS La Quinta 7.5 minute series map; Township 5 S, Range 6 E, in the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 24; latitude 33°42' , longitude 116°18' . The site is north of Highway 111 along Whitewater Wash at an approximate elevation of 100 feet above sea level. Originally recorded in 1954 by Smith of the Archaeological Survey Association of Southern California, the site was subsequently relocated in January of 1963 by Ruth Shepard. Previous designations for the site have been the Indian Wells Site and RV-9 (Archaeological Survey Association of Southern California) . The owner at the time Smith recorded the site was a Mr. Bray of Knutson Realty in Cathedral City. Prior to this landowner, a Mr. Otto Olesen held rights along with the Cahuilla Indians. Mesquite was the basic vegetation at the site until it was cleared off in 1958. Soil at the site consists almost exclusively of sand, while the surrounding soil shows a mixture of sand and alluvium. Wind action and water runoff are prime erosive elements in the geomorphic make-up for the site as well as for the local area. The significant point here is that in this area an effect of the wind is a constantly changing surface. Archaeological remains may be observable 2 at one time, whereupon with the passage of time these items may be covered by the shifting sand. Smith estimated the size of the site as over 20 acres and perhaps 24 inches deep. Several test pits were sunk here in early 1972 by Cabrillo College and pottery sherds which are time sensitive were recovered 60 cm (36")ibelow the surface. The following brief description of recorded remains includes both the findings of Smith and Shepard, as well as the material unearthed by the Cabrillo group. Typical archaeological resources reported for site 4-Riv-64 are: kilns, pottery sherds, unfired clay objects, a clay effigy base, clay pipes, an olla, magnesite and shell beads, bone tools (including an awl) , manos and metates, arrowshaft smoothers and straighteners, pendants, charcoal, fire-fractured rocks, fish and rodent bone fragments, coprolites, and various flakes of obsidian, chert and granite. Also located were two cremations and a walk-in well, with steps leading into it. The main well for the area was situated in Whitewater Wash where Miles Avenue presently crosses it, but wells were probably found elsewhere in the vicinity (Wilke, personal communication) . The well at site 4-Riv-64 had been filled with sand when Shepard visited the site in 1963. The site has already been severely impacted by dredging of a storm channel, construction along Highway 111, and vandalism. Nevertheless, what remains should be professionally and systematically collected at the earliest opportunity in order that the remaining archaeological data may be salvaged before further damage. Archaeology as a science relies on compilation of data bits, whether they be an enormous village site or merely a single pottery sherd. Site 4-Riv-150 is found on USGS La Quints, 7.5 minute series map; Township 5 S, Range 7 E, in the S 1/2 of Section 19, the E 1/2 of Section 30, and the 3 W 1/2 of Section 29; latitude 33°42' , longitude 116*17' . This large site falls between Dune Palms Road and Washington Street on both sides of Highway 111, and north to northeast of Point Happy. Elevation is under 100 feet above sea level throughout most of the site. In 1935 the site was labelled the Happy Hunting Grounds site during an Archaeological Survey Association of Southern California investigation of the area. Later it was recorded by Eberhart in 1951, and again relocated in 1967 by Dorothy Cowper and Chizomana Ishii. Previous designations for the site have been RV-41 (Archaeological Survey Association of Southern California) and Schmidt Site I. Vegetation is primarily mesquite with an occasional tumbleweed. Soil at the site consists of sand and gravel, and is dark colored in spots where pottery sherds were found. Surrounding soil is also sandy and some clay was found near Whitewater Wash. Wind and water are, as is the case at 4-Riv-64, the erosive forces conditioning the appearance of the surface. It is difficult to determine actual site boundaries as material is more or less continuous over an extensive area. Eberhart felt that it was either one large village site or a multitude of closely positioned smaller sites. Final resolution of this question will require an archaeological assessment involving survey and perhaps some excavation. All three survey reports indicate little depth to the site, but the darkened soil reported by Cowper and Ishii may represent at least a shallow midden. Evidences observed during the 1933-1935 survey included pottery sherds, part of a clay pipe, fire-fractured rock, shell and stone beads, arrow points, quartz crystals, flake debitage, gaming disks, manos and metates. Eberhart 4 noted much the same in 1951, but also mentioned a cremation area, around which were five piles of broken utensils and ollas; burned shell beads, bone fragments, pigment residue, vegetal matter, polished stones, hammerstones, pestles, a steatite tube and a throwing stick. The 1967 relocation encountered similar materials (along with a few Olivella disk beads), but reported that pottery and bone fragment distribution was restricted to the tops of a small rise that runs through the site. At certain times in the past, most notably during the period from about AD 1000 to AD 1500, Lake Cahuilla shorelines were much closer to Point Happy and, concurrently, the local water table was probably much higher (Wilke, personal communication) . In this case, these rises may have originally bordered marshy areas which have since dried out and appear as depressions in the terrain. The marsh conditions then would have made the rises an excellent camp or food processing site. Site 4-Riv-150, though it may ultimately prove to be a number of smaller sites, contains valuable archaeological information and should be considered in this light before any construction. Though the site has been well potted and damaged by constructions along Washington Street, the archaeological potential of the site remains good as the 1967 report indicates. A properly conducted surface collection, using a large grid system, could be enacted and, possibly, enhanced by several test pits. It is in this manner only that the data contained in the site can be saved from further impact. In summary, the high archaeological sensitivity of this portion of the Coachella Valley cannotbe overemphasized. The sites in the vicinity of Indian Wells and Point Happy are significant in terms of the materials that could be recovered and their ramifications for reconstructing past subsistence technologies, 5 as well as the sites' geographical situation on the edge of the Valley. The latter is an important consideration in the analysis of settlement patterns in this area of the desert. '0. Files 1 %'� /l J� z " �d� 9/25/74 FR: PRS, WCR / 2-2189-0103 cs RE: Population Projections b, _Jillage City b Sphere of Influence - 1 R C� Ultimate Development j ` ' Pp HAM... . ��• I LSE & i v/.L4iiF - _ . , '.�7 .-d ii F ✓r1i NA7c) II 7 VL — — ---- - - 7 ------ -- jl— is_. _ ... 33 ', E_- U i 22 -- -- - - _. VG.- 7 7 3 3 — - U _ - i2 7 <5 7 _ 7 — 4 MROLUMIENT CO;PARISONS - 1971-74 (3rd Week of School) 71-72 72-73 73-74 74-75 Increase '74 over '73 K-2 1848 1872 2015 2100 + 85 (4.2%) 3-5 1954 1945 1759 1777 + 18 (1.0%) K-5 3802 3814 3774 3877 + 103 (2.7%) 6-8 1865 1895 2003 2076 + 73 (3.6%) 9-12 2213 2264 2351 2437 + 86 (3.7%) K-12 788o 7976 8128 8390 + 262 (3.2%) Peak Enrollment 8128 8269 8391 Date Reached 1/14/72 2/2/73 4/15/74 Ending Enrollment 7890 7990 8161 • ATTENDANCE AREA. 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Box 1648 Palm Desert,Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 1 C THIS LETTER SENT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE CAC September 24, 1974 k ^r Ucto@ter _,'1, there will be a mee"ing of the Citizens Advisory Committee in tk:e Conference -Room of the City hall to receive a presentation by Wilsey w Earn of their preliminary proposals for selected elements of tie General Plan— All Citizens Advisory Committee members are invited to attend this meeting. Very truly yours , George V. Berkey Chairman, Citizens Advisory Committee GVB/1:cw I and 45-275 Prickly Pear,Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346.0611 OCTOBER 3 PUBLIC MELTING ON PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS OF WILSEY & HAM FOR TIME THE NEW GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT September 24, 1974 On October 3 , 1974, at 7: 00 P.M. in the meeting room of the LIVING DESERT RESERVE, 47-900 Portola Avenue , represen- tatives of the firm of Wilsey & Ham, Inc. , General Plan con- sultants, will present their preliminary recommendations on selected elements of the new General Plan for the City of Palm Desert . All interested citizens of Palm Desert are in- vited to attend this meeting to hear the recommendations of Wilsey & Ham and to provide their input to these recommendations. Harvey L. Hurlburt City Manager HLH/kcw WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey fp-19571 1974 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE • P.O. BOX 430 • SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" PfUI DESERT CITY HALL September 5, 1974 2-2189-0103-00 c/s Mr. Paul Williams City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Paul : This letter is to verify per our discussion of last week that Wilsey & Ham should continue to prepare the General Plan EIR based upon Resolution 74-14 of the City of Palm Desert, Please notify me if this understanding is not correct. Thank you. Sincerely, WILSE YHAM �rrrison Y , AIP Planning Consultant LBM:pg cc: WCR PRS planning • engineering • architecture • landscape architecture • surveying • mapping • systems 1T ll_. SEN & 1 AM Earl P.Wi'lsey(1892-1957) 225 SO. CIVIC DR.•SUITE 8•P.0.BOX 1932•PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262•Phone(714)323-1761 •Cable "WHINT" TRANSMITTAL To: CITY OF PALM DESERT Job No: 10-2189-0301-50 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Date: 7-12-74 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Client Name: City of Palm Desert Attention: Mr. Harvey L. Hurlburt - City Manager Subject: Highway 111/E1 Paseo WE: ARE SENDING YOU: Revised Report BX Enclosed Prints of BY: Mail Under Separate Cover Transparencies X Messenger (25) X Originals Dividers Bus (7) X Xerox Copies Revised Reports Pick-up Mylars Other TRANSMITTED: Twenty-five (25) sets of Planning Program dividers and seven (7) copies of the revised (July) 1974 Highway 111/ El Paseo report. ACTION REQUESTED: REMARKS: THESE ARE: As Noted For Your Files 8 Please Return X For Your Use For Your Comments Other For Review For Approval Distribution As Requested For Signature For Information For Check No. Very truly yours, WILSEY & HAM Copies To: By: _ LARRY B. MORRISON - Program Director /eth Enclosures July 3 , 1974 TO : PAUL WILLIAMS FROM : MAYOR CLARK There is about 60 acres of land which is now in a date palm grove on Portola just north of De Anza and running from Portola to Deep Canyon . There are 3 owners of the property within this area . It is zoned R-1 and each of them feel that the R-1 zone makes it difficult to sell because of the low grade housing directly west of Portola . The owners have questioned me as to whether there is any possiblity that this could be zoned For office buildings , retail stores , etc . This is for your thinking in the general plan . They have also made the point that the Community Services District water tank on the south edge of their property is un- sightly . They claim that the County had ordered the District to hide the water tank with planting but that this has not been done . If there is anything we can do to improve the appearance of that tank I think we should do it . U �w- PLANNING COMMISSION C UNTY '6 r r_ or RIVERSIDE uAr ..... ELMER M.KATZENSTEIN,Chairman,Rubidoux RUSSELL E.CAMPBELL,Blythe KAY S.CENICEROS,Hemet MARION V.ASHLEY,Perris JESS E. LILLIBRIDGE,Corona HAZEL I. EVENSEN,Planning KAY H.OLESEN,Palm Desert �S Commission Administrative Secretary WM,G.ALDRIDG E,San Jacinto TMB:57786 JAMES L.WHITE -ACTING PLANNING DIRECTOR 4080 LEMON STREET, ROOM 101, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501 TELEPHONE (714) 787-6181 June 20, 1974 Mr. Samuel Freed Assistant Planner c/o City Hall 45275 Prickly Pear Lane City of Palm Desert California 92260 SUBJECT: City-County Cooperation on General Plan Elements Dear Mr. Freed: As promised in our telephone conversation of Wednesday, 19 June '74, we are enclosing some material pertaining to possible cooperation and coor- dination on some of the mandatory general plan elements. These various items have been discussed for some time at meetings of the Planning Directors Association of Riverside County. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Advance Planning Division of the Riverside County Planning Department at 787-6181 . If you have questions about one or more of the elements, please ask for: Steve Kohler (Housing Element) Ron Ward (Seismic Safety Element and Safety Element) Kim Lundahl (Scenic Highways Element) Gary Croft (Noise Element) Thank you for your interest. Very truly yours, RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION James L. White - Acting Planning Director t-. ��� Thomas M. Brown - Senior Planner TMB/bbs Enclosures - 7 iu„e Il+, I974• Citizens Advisory Committee RECE:IVED , Palm Desert JUN 2 p 1974 Mr. Geo.Berkey, Chairman, Dear Sir: PAL(;1 CES6?7 CITY Il.ALL I wish to express my appreciation to the C.A. C. for it's efforts to obtain the opinions ofallof the citizens of Palm Desert with regards to the best possible Master Plan. I attended and expressed my opinion in seven of these meetings. I would like to submita summary of my impressions to date. It appears to me that two basic groups have emerged. One group seems to represent a substantial number residents who are very desirous of maintaining Palm Desert as a residential area. The other group which impresses me as being smaller in number, and desirous of expanding and promoting business to the fullest extent. The group which desires the city to be basically residential is composed of retirees, semi-retirees and those who hope to retire in the foreseeable future. I have to inelde my self in this group as a retiree and therefore believe that I understand their thinking and desires. Many of these people started their plans to retire here many years ago as Ti did and I built my home here in 1950. These people, as I do want the , following: I. Strictly a residential communij;y. 2. Business and services adequate to support it. " 3. Such recreational items as tennis, swimming, golf etc. for the enjoyment of the residents but cert- ainly not for the purpose of attracting tourists. 4, maintain as much as possible the native desert character. 5. Codes and ordinances to insure acceptable archi- tecturale design and quality of construction. 6. Low density in all developments. �• 7. No industrial zoning in present boundry lines, but reccomend.ations for such in the possible annexation areas to the north. 8. Hotel and motor hotel additions to be held to a minimum. 9. Support for a cultural center to be located near the College Of The Desert. When it became apparent that all of the above items were being endangered by the actions of the Riverside County 1 p arming these people mounted a massive campagn to incorporate and were finally sucessful. Now that we are incorporated I believe that they are entitled to full consideration. The smaller group which I believe is composed of those who are presently engaged in some business or hope to be are generally of a younger age. They are very ambitious and are eager to improve their station in life and are not yet to the point of considering retirement. Certainly there can be no criticism of this policy. To this group must be added the large business interest;7 .and financial groups located mainly out of this area who are interested rapid growth and high density. • R I believe that the people of this smaller group who reside here are also in agreement with the desires of the larger group with this exception.- If there must be choice between the desires of the larger group and those of the business interests they would support the latter. The city Council, in my opinion, has ernestly tried to maintain a neutral position for which I compliment them. I believe, however, that they have unwittingly committed two errors in judgement that unfairly favor the business oriented group. First, the appointment of 8 members of the chamber of commerce to the C.Ap. which provides this group with a voting strenth of 53% which is far in excess of the people they represent. I think that the membership should be changed to reflect a more diversified represen— tation* Secondly, the inaction in implementing ordinances governing the quality, design and compatability of new construction. The latter permits those interested onlyAn profits to continue to downgrade the community. If you hAve endeavored to read this letter to this point I think a statement, not an oppology is in order. I have always been accustomed to having a qualified stenografer do my typing. Since I am now retired I cannot Ni. afford that luxury, Respectfully yours (JZ) 614 PLANNING COMMISSION ,YP 1 COUNTY ELMER M.KATZENSTEIN,Chairman,Rubidoux RUSSELL E.CAMPBELL,Blythe I7I VE:/iS/D F.' ..(. :• KAY S, CENICEROS,Hemet MARION V.ASHLEY,Perns JESS E.LILLIBRIDGE,Corona HAZEL I.EVENSEN,Planning i KAY H.OLESEN,Palm Desert Commission Administrative Secretary WM.G.ALDRIDGE,San Jacinto DRW: 57647 JAMES L. WHITE —ACTING PLANNING DIRECTOR 4080 LEMON STREET, ROOM 101, RIVERSIDE, CALIFO_fJIA 9Z� June 4, 1974 TELEPHONE (714) 7e7-61J C:L_i t_ jUtl ^ 1974 Mr. Paul Williams PALM DESE"TCir( HF1L Director of Environmental Service 73-021 El Paseo Palm Desert, California 92260 SUBJECT: Letter of Commitment to Participate in Cooperative Programs for Manda- tory General Plan Elements Dear Mr. Williams: As discussed at the Planning Directors Association of Riverside County meeting of May 23, 1974, this Department is assisting in the formation of a cooperative effort for the Housing Implementation Program and the Seismic Safety, Safety, Scenic�lighYJay, and Noise ements. Letters were requested from each city indicating a definite commitment to participate in one or more of the programs. Several cities have since inquired as to the appro- priate form and content of these letters of .commitment. . Enclosed is a draft letter that may be utilized by cities to indicate the programs in which they intend to participate. One letter will suffice to indicate cooperation in one or more programs. It is not necessary that a formal resolution be provided at this time. An agreement to participate in the Housing Implementation Program, Scenic Highway Element, or the Noise Element will not necessarily entail an expen- diture of funds but rather a commitment to urovide in-kind services. Agree- ment to participate in the Safety or Seismic Safety Programs does not at this time require an agreement to contribute funds, although some expendi- ture i•s projected. An appropriate formula for sharing consultant fees will be discussed at a meeting of participating cities after consultant proposals are reviewed. We hope to schedule the Seismic Safety Element Subcommittee meeting within the next week to consider requests for consultant proposals. It is necessary that this Subcommittee know the number of participants in this program. 1- Page 2 June 4, 1974 Participation in these programs should prove to be mutually beneficial , pro- viding more comprehensive coverage than would otherwise be possible. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 7Ja4L. ite - Acting Planning Director JLW:TDie:bbs Enclosure: Draft Letter of Commitment cc: All Supervisors R. T. And ersen Elmer Katzenstein The Honorable Board of Supervisors County Courthouse Riverside, California 92501 SUBJECT: Letter of Commitment to Participate in a Cooperativ^ Program for Mandatory General Plan Elements Gentlemen: The City of , in order to aid in complying with State re- quirements for general pan elements and to prorate the public health, safety, and general welfare agrees in principle to a cooperative effort with the County relating to the Following programs: I cc: Riverside County Planning Department r i BCC: D__cRT SUN - Hand Delivered 6/4 DAILY NEWS, INDIO - Mailed 6/3 P.D. POST - Mailed 6/3 ✓Mr. Paul Williams - Mailed 6/3 WILSEY & HAM Palm Desert File 225 South Civic Drive - Suite 26 Larry lMoG2BOtai-1 },Reynolds' Box Palm Springs, California 92262 Ms. E. L. Thayer-Higgins 323-t 761 IALt0'LgSAMRTCiT ALL FOR RELEASE 1974 V Wilsey & Ham, Palm Desert' s Planning Consultants will be holding meetings Friday, June 7, 1974 throughout the day and evening with the Palm Desert City Council , Citizen's Advisory Committee and the General Public. The three meetings scheduled are the Second Phase of an ongoing series of briefing, and informational gathering sessions in the preparation of the Palm Desert General Plan. The Friday meetings will be directly concerned with the goals and objectives for the General Plan , preliminary information on the Sphere of Influence, and preliminary information on the Highway Ill Commercial Area studies. All meetings Friday will be held at the LIVING DESERT RESERVE: 47900 Portola in Palm Desert. 7:30 A.M. Meeting and Study Session with City Council 3:30 P.M. Meeting with Citizen' s Advisory Committee 7:00 P.M. Meeting with citizens of Palm Desert. All interested residents and property owners are urged to attend. The City and its Planning Consultant are making every effort to maximize the opportunity for each citizen to have a real chance to provide input and participate in the development of the General Plan. Your interest now is vital . RE4; L3 LSe � }140AA MAY,2A 1874 VAL„i DESLPT CITY HALL; 73-640 B §ol f Com4e_Lane i Palm DeAeat, CatLA 92250 nay 2/, /974 llhpt A" Cb-mh and-CA;ty Cam p4txb y Pe= d Laiuea Sie Palm Dede,4Z4 Calif, 92250 Su61.ea. Loi 8 , BA ll: of Palm Deee4 &p & A 2/, Pagee 50 tlum 54. Zoned R-3 Ad conerdesr Lion ii now being given 6y a planning 4 #o pa4king and of ek ne tW matteJee,. I MU!dl the to euggedi #hat #�+e erdi eat !o# , uhirk-ii ad c"i #o Ire South of Ake &oomleel 84 73333 C.1 P"w, be Aeg ned Co r wwia, a .1� .the pa4k&l p oblem on 61 Paeeo in *W a4m tie #o 6e Zrwved, 16eliem e" euaanf lq# on the Nonth Aide-of La44M Am San Luia Reg to Po ADII& should be seed CannetciaL, .' Tam #/+e orweeR of the Baom.Leg Qldg, a+d #he. du6#af .Lot, I have ae you ram, one of the mot outstanding bui l&Ve ,in PaIA Deeea4 I uvuld .Like to zrwve ii f tmAeR 6y geWto ng :Nee paahing in JZWni of Ae building, and PS" .it client ii 6e/ongs in Ae seae of Ae buf lding, AL6 pm 4&9 area so �be aepdaced by a .laage SpemtdA pe t&& and Pmjeu tv 6eauu pa, tion of .the .Lot. It avuld add much io Ae beauty of C,L Paeea. Sin ouae �'La��oy 3 � WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey(1892-195]) 225 SO. CIVIC DR. •SUITE 8•P.O. 80X 1932• PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262• Phone (714) 323-1761 • Cable "WHINT" RECEIVED HUNTER T.COOK #-2189-0101-50 MAY 2 4 1974 - Protect Director May 22, 1974 PALM DESECT CITY HALL Mr. Harvey L. Hurlburt City Manager City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Harvey: Subject: Recreational Use Of Coachella Valley County Water District Storm Drain Channels The Coachella Valley County Water District issues licenses for the use of their drainage channels for recreational purposes in certain cases. It is my understanding that some of the property owners bordering the Whitewater Channel are considering applying for such a license in order to use the channel similarly to the way Sun King Mobilehome Park is now doing. It's quite possible that we will be recommending certain public recreational uses for portions of these channels. At this point we cannot say which ones or to what extent. In order to preserve your options, however, I suggest that you direct a letter to Lowell Weeks, General Manager of CVCWD and request that the City be given the "right of first refusal" when the granting of licenses for the use of flood control channels within the City is being considered. This would let him know that the City is interested in uses of the flood control channels which will be mutually beneficial . If you need any further information on this give me a ring. Cordially yours , WILSEY b HA Hunter T. Cook, P.E. Manager California Desert Region HTC:eth planning • engineering • architecture • landscape architecture • surveying • mapping • systems ,1 t 1 c Err WILSEY & HAM... May 22, 1974 #-2189-olol-80 TO Mr, George Berkey, Chairman/ Citizens Advisory Committee FROM: Wilsey E Ham, William C. Reynolds, Project Manager SUBJECT: June 7, 1974, General Plan Progress Report As indicated at the May 8, 1974, study session with the Mayor, City Council and City Staff, we have set June 7, 1974, for a series of meetings regarding our preliminary recommendations in the following areas 1. Draft or Interim Planning Goals and Policies: Preliminary goals and policies are now being refined and will be presented as a Draft GP Policy Statement, 2. Highway III Preliminary Recommendations: Preliminary recommendations relative to our specific plan for Highway III will be presented for discussion. 3. Sphere of Influence: Preliminary recommendations for the sphere of influence will be presented. We will be in Palm Desert from June 3 to June 7 with the meetings scheduled on June 7 as follows: 1 Morning:. . Mayor, Council and Staff Review 2 Afternoon: CAC Review . 3 Evening: Town Forum Please do not hesitate to call Hunter, Larry or myself. cc: Mayor Clark Mr. Harvey Hurlburt PRELIMINARY DRAFT I THE GENERAL PLAN THE STATEMENT OF POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE MAY 1, 1974 PREPARED BY BARSOCCHINI & ASSOCIATES PLANNING CONSULTANTS UNOrr APPROVED BY AD-HOC COMMITTEE DATE APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL Revised DATE 20 May 74 RANCHO MIRAGE GENERAL PLAN Statements and Policies v FORWARD The cooperative efforts of the residents and their elected officials: have been directed towards the evolution of a General Plan which clearly reflects their needs and desires. The following are excerpts from the Elements of the General Plan which specify the policies and underlying concepts of the Plan. This summary and overview is intended to provide the foundation for the implementa- tion phase, for the further transactions between citizens and government which will fine-tune the document and add substance to the General Plan proposals. The intrinsic principle for the continuance of excellence in the Plan deliberations is the achievement of consensus on these basic goals and objectives. The documentation of policy statements thus provides the framework for public decision-making relevant to the course of future physical and social development. CHIEF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE o To provide for the orderly, controlled growth and development of the physical , social and economic dimensions of the City. i o To prevent the unmitigated hardships imposed on the environment-., and the people by the effect of urban sprawl . o To promote the preservation and maintenance of those natural amen- ities which have made the City initially attractive to residents. o To direct future development towards the planning and provision of those amenities which promote the social , physical and economic well-being of the residents of the City. o To promote the low-density residential , recreational quality of the City. o To control local growth towards the efficient and equitable use of land and provision of public services. o To develop an infrastructure in which cooperative participation towards a quality living environment is the intrinsic factor toward the development of implementation policies which specifically re- flect the needs of the citizens. o To develop intergovernmental communication and decision-making network which will facilitate the implementation of policies rele- vant to all levels of interaction. o To provide for ongoing evaluation of the state of the City. o To provide for continual up-grading of the quality of the built and the natural environment. o To maintain and enhance the quality of life of the residents of Rancho Mirage. Land Use: Statement and Policies The Land Use Element provides the framework for the majority of. decision- making questions regarding the equitable and efficient development or preservation of specific areas of the City. As such, it is important that the basic concepts underlying the Land Use Plan be both understood and validated. The chief characteristics of the proposed land use plan include: 1 . The single most important developed land use is toward planned resi- dential communities. 2. New development shall take place in the form of incremental exten- sions of existing developed areas, rather than in an uncoordinated 'leap frog' pattern. 3. Development proposals shall be reviewed by the City in order to determine and insure that the proposed development will significantly contribute to the objective of gradual staging outward from existing built-up areas. 4. Future developments will maintain the principle of compaction, in that residential areas will not be permitted to overwhelm natural features, thus making possible the preservation of natural , historic and scenic features. 5. Maximum use will be made of the natural features which shape and define communities, such as the Whitewater Storm Channel , in order to create community facilities and improve scenic beauty. 6. Land use is calculated in terms of true holding capacities in that determinations have shown that current zoning and County plans have projected an overly dense infrastructure for the delicate desert environment. 2 7. Buffering will be-provided from adjacent cities. This will take the form of careful landscaping and lowered developed densities surrounding the City. 8. Buffering will also be provided between distinctive communities within the City and between differing land uses, such as between residential and commercial- uses. 9. Location of all land uses shall be evolved in concert with the Cir- culation Element, in order to support the City priority of minimi- zation of reliance upon the automobile and encouragement of non- polluting transportation. 10. Commercial land uses shall be confined to highly recognizable areas , easily accessible to regional thoroughfare traffic, and shall be subordinate to principles of compatibility with existing residen- tial communities. 11 . Industrial land use shall be located in those portions of land located near Interstate Highway 10 already designated for this use under the Cove Communities Plan. This will both provide for optimum operational efficiency and minimize conflict with predominant resi- dential land use. 12. Industrial development shall be restricted to light industry whose performance characteristics are to be the most highly compatible with the existing and projected character of the City. 13. Any land use which generates an employment base shall be compatible with the general residential quality of the City, e.g. , health care services, tourist and specialty services, specialty retail , etc. 20 May 74 Revised 3 Commercial Development: Statement and Policies Although the primary orientation of the City is towards high quality resi- dential development, the location and upgrading of commercial facilities, often highly visible to residents and visitors alike, is a significant - . feature of the image the City projects. It is of concern to the residents and government alike that the commercial development supports and enhances the personal investments in quality represented by the residential sec- tions of the City. Policy concerns must be mutually agreed upon, objec- tives including : 1 , Commercial development shall be in keeping with the character of Rancho Mirage, that of a high quality residential , recreationally- oriented and resort City. 2. Primary emphasis will be placed upon the development of service oriented commercial development, , intended to serve the convenience and specialty shopping needs of the local residents and visitors . 3. The City should encourage and build upon its existing areas of specialty retail concentration, such as Restaurant Row. Appro- priate land use and design controls should be developed to accen- tuate the identity of existing and proposed retail areas. 4. Regional needs will be essentially served by the unique qualities of these retail concentrations. Attraction to the Restaurant Row and such specialty areas as a Farmer's Market is expected to extend beyond the City residents to those travellers using Highway Ill as a thoroughfare through the region. . 5. Shopping facilities of regional marketing orientation shall be permitted only when they are compatible in terms of size, location, design quality, and merchandise offerings with the character and quality of the existing community. Revised 20May74 4 6. The primary commercial activity nodes shall be located along High- way 111 . Retail areas will be concentrated at certain points along the highway rather than presenting the unrelieved "strip" image of unrelieved commercial frontage. Land Use controls will be carefully oriented to provide open space or low density landscaped areas be- tween zones of commercial concentration. 7. In order to minimize traffic and circulation problems, and to maxi- mize visual appeal and marketing effectiveness, -commercial facilities developed along Highway 111 shall be developed in the planned unit format, rather than in random "strip" fashion. Toning ordinances should make provision for review of siting, lot assembly patterns, traffic circulation and parking in furtherance of this objective. 8. All commercial development shall be subject to City design review, inspection and on-going evaluation in order to insure compatibility with the design image proposed for development. 9. Design controls shall apply not only to commercial structures, but also to landscaping of commercial properties, and accessways to and from commercial establishments including signs on and adjacent to these structures. 10. Existing merchants and establishments represent a valuable segment of the City's commercial community. Appropriate measures should be taken by the City to insure retention, and where necessary, up- grading of existing establishments to conform and contribute to the overall character of the City. 17 . Appropriate design measures should be instituted to insure adequate buffering and separation between commercial and non-commercial areas to mitigate against noise and other impacts generated by the commer- cial use. Revised 20 May 74 5 12. Strategies for separation between commercial and non-commercial use may involve street closures of streets now connecting to Highway 111 , and the implementation of cul -de-sacs to bring about clear use separations, as well as the addition of landscape suffers between commercial and non-commercial uses. 13. Circulation systems planning, for the City as a whole, and for individual planned developments, shall be done with the objective of minimizing motor travel to and from commercial establishments. Golf cart, bicycle and equestrian trail systems shall be developed with this objective in mind. Revised 20 May 74 6 Foothill Areas: Statement and Policies 1 ) The hillside areas of the City (those with slope exceeding 10%) represent a major recreational , visual and historic asset for_, the City. Preservation of these values should be the paramount consideration. in the development of policy for .land use in this area. 2) Development in the hillside area should be strictly discouraged to insure preservation of unique geological features. (such as the volcanic glaze), maintenance of the view and recreational resource, as well as in the interest of safety and minimization of slide and flooding hazard. 3) Development of recreational facilities in the hillside area should be consistent with the objective of maintaining this area as an animal preservation area of regional significance. Road and circulation system access should permit easy access for residents of the region, yet maintain separation between vehicular, eques- trian and foot traffic in the area itself. 4) Appropriate security measures should be taken to control access to the hillside area, in the interest of preserving. the fragile charac- ter of the environment. 5) Cooperative efforts should be undertaken with the Bureau of Land Man- agement, to facilitate establishment of a Bighorn Sheep Preserve in appropriate sections of the mountain area. Revised 20 May 74 7 Residential Development: Statement and Policies 1 ) City efforts should be directed toward the objective of preserva- tion of the quality of existing residential units and neighbor- hoods. City policies and programs directed at both structural rehabilitation and maintenance, and neighbohhood improvement should be evaluated and implemented on a continuing basis. 2) Design and maintenance standards should be developed with a recog- nition of the unique character of individual sub-areas of the City. Uniform requirements are, in many ways, inappropriate to a commun- ity with such diverse housing types and residential life styles as those found in Rancho Mirage. 3) Rigorous, yet flexible controls, shall be applied to all aspects of proposed new construction in the interest of preserving all as- pects of the unique desert living environment. These controls may include, but shall not be limited to, those affecting siting, den- sity, open space provision, architectural control , material usage, energy systems, landscaping, site amenities, and building height. 4) Maintenance of residential quality in the PUD setting requires for- mation and use of effective homeowners associations. The City shall review and approve all documents dealing with homeowners associa- tionS formation, to insure that adequate provision has been made for property maintenance and upkeep. 5) While most of the City can most appropriately be developed in the form of single-family units, certain areas should be reserved for multi-family units, at higher densities. Planning for such units must be done with appropriate concern for the impacts of multi-family units on single-family neighborhoods, impacts of adjacent commercial areas on the multi-family areas. There must be provision for adequate internal and external circulation patterns, and a compatibility with building height restrictions. Revised 20 May 74 8 6) The City should work with Riverside County and CVAG in the develop- ment of regional solutions regarding the provision of low and moder- ate income housing in the Coachella Valley. 7) Incentives should be made for a density bonus system which would encourage creative design, imaginative landscaping, careful siting and other residential amenities. 8) In new developments the developer shall be required .to underground all utilities in accordance with the utilities'. applicable tariff rules and regulations. Revised 20 May 74 9 Signing - Community Level 1 ) Signing along public right-of-way, and on public building, should be so designed as to reflect the unique character of the City._, 2) Entry points to the City should be clearly identified to assist in creating a sense of "community identity" for residents and visitors. 3) Planting and landscaping along public rights-of-way, and on other public property, should further the objective of establishment of community identity. Revised 20 May 74 9A Parks, Recreation, Open Space: Statement and Policies 1 ) Planning and design for the City as a whole, and for individual developments, should be undertaken with the objective of maintaining the high ratio of open space to developed area which contributes significantly to the character of Rancho Mirage. 2) Planning and design for open space and recreational areas should be developed with recognition of the diverse types of open space designations appropriate to specific areas. 3) Standards for open space and recreation area should equal , at mini- mum, those of Riverside County, for the following types of use: - private, limited use (e.g. , golf course, tennis area) - neighborhood or sub-community use - city-wide use - regional use The recreation and open space plan for the City as a whole should reflect a balance between each of these types of use. 4) Open space and recreation area developed for neighborhood use should be developed with consideration of the unique features and needs of each neighborhood. 5) Special attention should be devoted to preservation of open area which has particular scenic, historic, or agricultural value (e.g. date groves) . b) Those areas of the City deemed unsuitable for development for rea- sons of physical hazard, or similar characteristic designation , should be utilized wherever possible as recreation and open space resources, e.g. , sand dunes areas, hillside area, blowsand area, water channel . Revised 20 May 74 10 7) While the Country Club developments and the proposed planned unit developments provide for private open space and recreation facilities, conventional residential subdivisions need accessible parks. The City shall undertake programs to provide these as necessary and appropriate. 8) Wherever possible, the design of private and public recreational facil- ities shall be compatible with the overall network of the City's recreational patterns. 9) Circulation and open space/recreation planning should be carried out in tandem so that joint use of limited land area can be accomplished effectively. 10) School planning and open space/recreation planning should be carried out jointly. Thus, mutual use of school and park area can be achieved enhancing. benefits to both school system and community. Revised 20 May 74 11 i Whitewater River Channel : Statement and Policies The Whitewater Channel represents a major community resource to the City. A series of policies shall be developed to insure maximum beneficial use of this resource in the public interest. 1 ) Land use policies for properties adjacent to the channel , and land- scaping programs for the channel itself, should be developed with the objective of making maximum use of the visual and recreational potential of the channel area. 2) Policies should be developed, in conjunction with the Coachella Valley Water District and adjacent property owners, to insure availability of the channel area for public use as a park and as a recreation resource of major city-wide significance. 3) Circulation systems should be developed with the objective of use of the channel area for various modes of transportation and circu- lation, other than motor-driven vehicles. 4) Policies should be developed, in coordination with adjacent cities. and other affected governmental entities (county, CVAG) to make it possible for the channel area in Rancho Mirage to serve as one com- ponent of a regional recreational , visual and circulation system. 5) All programs for public use of the channel area should be developed with appropriate concern for safety of users of the area. 6) Plans for bridging or otherwise crossing the channel area with roads should be developed in such a way as to insure minimum conflicts with the objectives of public use and unified design treatment. Revised 20 May 74 12 Traffic and Circulation: Statement and Policies 1 } The City's circulation system shall be designed to provide maximum opportunity for use of transportation modes other than automobile. 2) The multi-modal circulation system should be adequate to meet an- ticipated future needs of residents and visitors. 3) Clear separation should be maintained between arterial and local service street systems, in the interest of speeding traffic flow and preserving the character of residential neighborhoods. 4) future traffic flow on Highway III should be carefully monitored to insure that overload does not destroy the scenic or functional value of this arterial in the context of the total City Plan. 5) Consideration should be given to development of alternate arterial systems, in order to relieve anticipated future pressures on Highway ill . 6) Provision should be made for additional east-west crossings of Highway 111 , either above or below grade, to minimize the divisions that now exist between east and west sides of the community. Public Transportation In the interest of minimizing air pollution, and auto use, the City shall actively pursue the implementation of alternate' transportation modes. The City should explore the possibility of extending Palm Springs public transportation service to include Rancho Mirage, in the interest of reducing the number of intra-regional , inter-city auto trips. Consideration should be given to the development of non-polluting' intra-city 13 public transportation systems, connecting points within Rancho Mirage, e.g. , an electric tram network. Public assistance in the development of publicly-sponsored automobile alter- native vehicle forms should be provided, e.g. , bicycle or golf cart rental systems. Scenic Highways: Statement and Policies 1 ) Highway, 111 shall be adopted by the City as a State Scenic Highway. 2) Provisions shall be made for the up-grading, and maintenance of the Highway to include such programs as: landscaping, undergrounding of utilities and buffering of residential areas. 3) The safety of the individual shall be paramount to all highway programs. This shall include, but not be limited to: proper signal- ing and pedestrian crossing areas; street widening and closing where appropriate, etc. 4) Provision shall be made for continual evaluation of traffic flows and those erperging demographic patterns which will impact the circulation system. 5) The City will cooperate with the State, the County, and neighboring cities in order to achieve the circulation and transportation planning which will enhance the quality of life of the residents and visitors to the region. Revised 20 May 74 14 i Hazards, Safety Considerations: Statement and Policies l ) Development and construction regulations shall be directed to min- imization of the hazards of fire. 2) Street, curb and gutter standards should be prepared so as to minimize flood hazard, but should be, sufficiently flexible to allow for maintenance of the rural character as consistent with the Rancho Mirage residential living environment. 3) Circulation system design should take into account the need for adequate evacuation routes from the City, to be used in the event of natural disaster, or civil emergency. 4) Development standards shall be defined for the blowsand areas in order to minimize the dangers arising from construction and re- lated increased traffic impacting the area. Flood Control Public strategies and programs shall be developed for reclamation of flood- prone lands, so that these can be used for public recreational purposes, in a manner consistent with the public safety objectives of the flood plain area. Water Water quality conditions should be carefully monitored, as development pro- ceeds, so that appropriate limiting measures may be taken should salinity increase to unacceptable levels, or other deterioration in water quality take place. Programs and policies should be developed, in cooperation with the Coachella Valley Water District, to insure that export of water from Rancho Mirage to other areas of the Coachella Valley is minimized. Development of ter- tiary treatment plants, through either public or private means, and other strategies for recycling and re-use of water should be developed and implemented. 15 Enetgy: Statement and Policies 1 ) The City shall undertake responsible monitoring systems towards the conservation of existing forms of energy, e. g. , electrical power. 2) The City shall encourage on-going exploration of alternative non- polluting forms of energy, e.g. , electrical power, solar power. 3) The City shalloemploy its powers of building regulation and require the construction of residential units which will have minimal energy drains, e.g. , through maximum insulation techniques, the possibility of solar heating of pools. 4) The City shall extend educational and consultation services to developers and residents in order that maximum dialogue will enhance public support and understanding of energy conservation goals. 5) The City shall participate with all. levels of government towards establishment of comprehensive goals, approaches and solutions. to current and future energy problems. 15 A r Governmental Relationships: Statement and Policies 1 ) The City should make every effort to insure that county land devel- opment, zoning and planning policies and regulations which apply to the City' s sphere of influence area are compatible with, and suppor- tive of, the development concepts and strategies expressed in ,the General Plan. 2) The City should secure the cooperation of the various independent agencies which provide public services and facilities within the City boundaries and sphere of influence area, to insure that their policies for provision of services and facility extension are suppor- tive of and compatible with the concepts and policies expressed in the City's General Plan. 3) Where appropriate, the City should participate in regional planning efforts designed to insure achievement of the City's objectives. 4) Maximum use of state, federal and county funds should be encouraged to implement programs consistent with the City's objectives. 5) Maximum use of powers under state law to require developer provisions, reservations of amenities in the public interest, shall be implemen- ted through municipal programs and policies. Social Services Planning should begin immediately for provision of the multiple social services and facilities that will be reiuired to support the eventual popu- lation of the city - libraries, health care, civic center, etc. Cooperative efforts should be undertaken with the various agencies responsible for service provision. 16 t Y 'L WILSEY & HAM l�Earl P.Wilsey(1892-1957) /J 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE• P.O. BOX 430•SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030•Telephone (213) 799-9181 •Cable"WHINT" e) 2 April 1974 N #-2189-0101-80 Mr. George Berkey, Chairman Palm Desert Citizens Advisory Committee for the General Plan P. 0. Box 1218 Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear George: This letter is to confirm the understandings reached yesterday with you and Harvey Hurlburt regarding approaches to the Meeting Points established in our contract with the City for preparation of the General Plan. Based on the CAC's past tradition of meeting at 3:30 pm we will plan to start the future General Plan CAC meetings at 3:30 pm. Also, based on your suggestion., we will plan to hold the Town Forums at 7:30 pm. At the series of seven meetings beginning April 15, which we are attending as Meeting Point 1 (in this one exception to the contract definition.of a Meeting Point consisting of one calendar day) the focus will be on Definition of Planning Issues. Per our discussion the format will be generally as follows: 1 . Explanation of Meeting Purpose and Introduction of Wilsey S Ham by CAC Representative; 2. Explanation of General Plan Schedule and Approach by Wilsey b Ham Representative; 3. Informal Discussion and Recording of Issues, Problems, Opportunities, Goals, Objectives, Concerns, etc. Wilsey & Ham will bring newsprint pads to record citizen thoughts. As you indicated, George, these meetings plus the work already done by the CAC . will give Wilsey E Ham a sound basis for drafting of refined Goals, Objectives and Potential Implementation Policies for discussion and refinement at Meeting Point 2. We believe that the work of the first four Meeting Points can best be done with the CAC meeting as one group. (Meeting Point 3 will deal with the Sphere of In- fluence and Meeting Point 4 with the Definition of Plan Alternatives) . planning • engineering • architecture • landscape architecture • surveying • mapping systems i Mr. George Berkey -2- April 2, 1974 At Meeting Point 5 - Evaluation of General Plan Proposals - we may wish to consider working with the CAC subcommittees. If so, we believe that the following subcommittees might be established. Subcommittee 1 - Urban Design; Land Use; Circulation Subcommittee 2 - Population/Economics; Housing Subcommittee 3 - Environmental Factors; Public Facilities. At each of the Meeting Points we will be meeting upon request with City staff earlier in the day. We recommend that the Town Forums be 'Council or Council and Commission Study Sessions so that they will be kept abreast of the progress of the planning program. We are looking forward to an enjoyable and productive relationship with you and your dedicated CAC members. Sincerely, WILSEY b HAM ' Larry B. Morrison, AIP Program Director William C. Reynolds Project Manager LBM:hw cc: Harvey Huriburt Hunter Cook POSITIONS OF CITIZEN GROUPS Palm Desert Property Owners 1. .Against K-Mart (both times) 2 . Against General Plan Concerned Citizens of Palm Desert 1 . Ed Peck was in favor of K-Mart at one time but then the Concerned Citizens assumed a "low profile" due to current litigation with the City. 2 . Against General Plan, i . e. , "Shopping Center for Valley. " Citizens Rights Committee 1. For K-Mart (both times) 2. Apparently "no position" on General Plan. CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION GENERAL PLAN HEARING JANUARY 6, 1975 I . Review of hearing schedule v. za itg1.S `.4.k4y 2 . General review of hearing procedure — � , 3 . Review action alternatives 4 . Review correspondence with staff comments 5. Review Planning Commission actions 6. Question & answer session on General Plan ( Larry Morrison & Paul Williams ) ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6 , 1974 PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL I . CALL TO ORDER II . PLEDGE III . INVOCATION IV . ROLL CALL V . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case GENERAL PLAN EIR - Consideration of the final Environmental Impact Report ( EIR) on the Palm Desert General Plan , December , 1974 Rec : Certify as being complete . Action : B . Case PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN , DECEMBER , 1974 - Consideration of the first General Plan prepared for Palm Desert , covering a planning area of approximately 82 square miles and extending from approximately Interstate 10 on the north to the San Bernardino National Forest on the south and Bob Hope Drive on the west to Washington Street on the east Rec : Approval by City Council Resolution No . 75-2 Action : VI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the agenda may address the City Council at this point by stepping to the podium and givin.g their name and address for the record . Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five ( 5) minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council . VII . REPORTS & REMARKS A. City Manager B . City Attorney C . Mayor & City Council VIII . ADJOURNMENT r / v��� �� �� .� � S � ��� �� ��� � � °��� r tee : � � � �-�-.-�-�-,.� �� � �� �� r �Z : ���, _ ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6 , 1975 PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL I . CALL TO ORDER The Adjourned City Council meeting was called to order at 7 : 06 P . M. by Mayor Clark on January 6 , 1975 at the Palm Desert Middle School . II . PLEDGE III . INVOCATION IV . ROLL CALL Present : Councilman CHUCK ASTON ; Councilwoman JEAN BENSON ; Councilman NOEL BRUSH ; Councilman JIM NcPHERSON ; Mayor HENRY B . CLARK Absent : None Others Present : City Manager - Harvey L . Hurlburt City Attorney - Dave Erwin Dir . of Environmental Services - Paul Williams VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Clark said the meeting tonight was concerned with the General Plan which had been approved by the Planning Com- mission who made some changes due to public in-put. He said the procedure is for the staff to make their presentation . Council will have an opportunity to ask whatever questions they wish of staff. Following that the meeting will be open for any member of the public who may wish to speak . The hearing will be in two parts , one will be the Environmental Impact Report which is really an outcome of what is in the General Plan . In other words , the Environmental Impact Report is the effect , the General Plan is the cause. After the En - vironmental Impact Report is acted upon by the Council and after public in-put , there will be a study of the General Plan itself , element by element , and everyone will have an opportunity to speak about each one as it is brought up . Mayor Clark requested those speaking to confine their state- ments to 3 minutes . Following the in-put from the audience the Council will have an opportunity to ask questions of any- one who has spoken . The public hearing will be closed and the Council will take up its deliberations leading to their deci - sion. A. Case GENERAL PLAN EIR - Consideration of the final Environmental Impact Report ( EIR) on the Palm Desert General Plan , December , 1974 The Mayor opened the hearing . Mr. Hurlburt said a 6-page summary had been prepared on most of the questions which had been asked the past four . weeks . He gave a review of the background . He said if the Council wished more time they could have a second meeting , and recommended Monday , January 20. Mr. Williams gave a detailed explanation of the Environmental Impact Report and the General Plan . In summation , he recommended that the Council certify the Environmental Impact Report as being complete . Mr. Edward W. Peck , 73-610 Buckboard Trail , President of Concerned Citizens , read a letter for the record re- questing a target date for adoption of the General Plan be set ahead to April 1 , 1975 so that the complaints may be analyzed , the Environmental Impact Report rewritten to comply with the law, and the General Plan changed as requested to make it compatible and acceptable . Barbara Reynolds , Administrative Secretary , Palm Desert Property Owners Association , read a resolution from the Directors of the Association requesting low density . Lyman Martin , 73-986 Highway Ill , requested delaying action on the first part of the agenda until the General Plan had been taken up. He urged not moving- too fast , that more in- put is needed after February when more people are here . Gloria Greer , 73-437 Tamarisk , wanted a better under- standing and asked if_ there is a K-Mart will there be hotels nearby for the people who shop there . Mayor Clark thought this would be made clearer as we go through the General Plan . Mr . Edward Benson , 1106 Sandpiper , asked Mr . Williams what he meant by providing the services without taxation . Mr. Williams said one of the aims of the General Plan is to provide land uses which will be able to be served without the necessity of a tax rate established to provide the services . Mr. Larry Morrison of Wilsey & Ham said they were requested to evaluate the economic impact of the Environmental Impact Report . Through that study they con- cluded that the balance of land uses as shown would allow the City to provide services to the City and the Sphere of Influence area without taxes . Councilwoman Benson said regarding the Environmental Impact Report on the air quality that it bothered her that the first statement said that the air quality has been deteriorating in the Coachella Valley ands further down it says one of the main causes is the oxidemits from traffic and she did not understand why a more in-depth study was not made in that area . Mr . Morrison said there are tables in the Environmental Impact Report which identify the levels of oxidants which would be generated by the plan . There wis no question but that air pollution would be increase... The Regional Pollution Control Board is not active heme and cannot evaluate it . Mr . Paul Secord of Wilsey 4, Ham said the analysis they did used the worst case siiruation with the maximum residential areas and made projextions of popula- tion at full development and they broke nt down by each residential area . If a regional air pollution study is done , they could take the data and get sjune idea of the expected levels . It is complicated and something they (Wilsey & Ham) cannot do in detail . Councilwoman Benson said that to cerUify this En- vironmental Impact Report as complete , When the facts are not there , it does not seem to her to be complete . 2 Councilman Brush commented on the letter from the Concerned Citizens and said he thought that the information should have been made available to the City earlier so they would have had a chance to study it . Mr. Peck replied that he had tried to introduce it at the Citizens Advisory Committee on three occasions and that he had tried to introduce it on the floor at the Council , but was not permitted to do so . He said there was no hearing on the Environmental Impact Report so how could it be introduced ? Mayor Clark said the Environmental Impact Report tells you what will happen if everything in the General Plan is approved . Should anything be changed in the General Plan , it might change some of the impacts in the Environmental Impact Report . Therefore , he asked which should be approved first . Mr. Hurlburt said the Council could by-pass the Environ- mental Impact Report and go on to the General Plan but would have to go back to the EIR and approve it , prior to taking formal action on the General Plan . The Council was in accord to go on the the General Plan . B. Case PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN , DECEMBER, 1974 - Consideration of the first General Plan prepared for Palm Desert , covering a planning area of approximately 82 square miles and extending from approximately Interstate 10 on the north to the San Bernardino National Forest on the south and Bob Hope Drive on the west to Washington Street on the east . Mr . Larry Morrison , Wilsey & Ham , gave a 45-minute slide presentation on the General Plan . Meeting recessed at 8 : 52 P . M. Meeting resumed at 9 : 05 P . M. Mr . Williams gave a summarization of the action taken and recommendations made and approved by the Planning Commis- sion . He reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations item by item. The following elements were discussed : Implementation Element ; Public Facilities Element ; Environmental Elements ; Circulation Element; Housing Element ; Population/Economics Element ; Urban Design Element ; and Land Use . Meeting recessed at 10 : 55 P. M. Meeting resumed at 11 : 05 P. M. Tor . Williams discussed the Kiley letter, the Dr. Rigby letter, the Bekins Management Co. request , and the high density request of St . Margaret ' s Episcopal Church. Comments were asked from the public on the land use element . Mr. Kiley spoke regarding his request on 640 acres south of the southerly boundary of the City. Dr. Rigby spoke regarding his 9 acre parcel at the southeast corner of the intersection of Portola Avenue and the Whitewater Channel . Mr . Lyman Martin spoke regarding the land use element. He said that in the preliminary unofficial and subject to change land use element 1G1 under objectives, was to maintain the character of Palm Desert as a low density residential community and 1G1 now is to maintain the character of Palm Desert ' s low intensity residential community. 3 He said this was talking about apples and oranges, intensity could be saturations, strength supports or energy, coming from Webster . In 1G1 , under goals, is to develop a land use pattern, it takes optimum advantage of the City ' s natural assets , in- cluding the views, the mountain areas, the desert floor and he thought it should be referred back to E . 14 thinking about the adverse effects on the environment if this plan goes through, keeping in mind this is what we want to try and preserve. The other reference is 1B4 , speaking of commercial areas recommended in the plan , including a variety of commercial uses clustering in a series of regional , convenient and specified activity center . Number one under that is a full retail outlet serving the entire Coachella Valley which he thinks is in conflict with what we are trying to do - provide village type atmosphere. He lamented the poor turnout for such an important meeting and urged the Council defer adopting the plan until April 1975 . Mr. Hunter Cook of Wilsey & Ham spoke against the staff recommendation and Commission recommendation to designate the Ironwood property as medium density residential . Mr. George Ritter spoke regarding the land use element supporting the Planning Commission and staff recommendation to show the area within the Property Owners Association as low density residential . With no other comments being made on the land use element the Mayor asked if any citizen wished to speak on the total General Plan. Mr. Lyman Martin spoke regarding the total General Plan and recommended that the hearing on the General Plan be continued until at least April to allow further study of the plan. After finding that no other persons wished to speak on the General Plan , the Mayor inquired regarding whether any of the Council had any questions of the public or staff regarding the General Plan. A lengthy discussion then ensued regarding the F. T. Kiley request , the Dr . Rigby request , the Bekins Management Company request , and particularly the St . Margaret ' s Episcopal Church request for a high density designation. Re- garding the Church request , Mr. Bob Ricciardi and L4r . Robert Cummings of Huntington Beach clarified the request and answered questions from the Council regarding the specific proposal for a 100-unit housing complex for the elderly on the church property. Upon review of the request of the specific development proposed it was determined that in lieu of the indicated high density residential designation that a more appropriate designation would be institutional-general . Councilman 1.4c Pherson moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that the hearing on the General Plan be continued until January 20 and that the following items be referred back to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation : 1. F. T. Kiley request 2. Dr. Rigby request 3 . Bekins, Management Company request 4 . St . Margaret ' s Episcopal Church request Motion was carried unanimously. Regarding the St . Margaret ' s Episcopal Church request , the indication of the Council seemed to be that the institutional-general was a more appropriate land use designation for the site. 4 VII . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None VII . REPORTS & REMARKS A. City Manager - None B. City Attorney - None C. Mayor & City Council - None VII . ADJOURNMENT Councilman McPherson moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously and meeting adjourned at .12 : 21 A.M. Mary Painter-Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: HENRY B. CLARK, MAYOR 5 Y ` A� MEMORANDUM 5 DATE : May 10 , 1973 TO : Planning Director FROM : City Attorney SUBJECT : Inverse Condemnation There was considerable discussion at the recent League of California Cities Attorneys Meeting regarding the inverse condemnation problems posed by the adoption of a general plan . The new general plan should contain a preface or preamble indicating that all sites for public facilities are only to be effective if the site is acquired by mutual negotiations or if a resolution of condemnation is adopted by the City Council . Therefore , sites on the plan itself should not be specifically identified. The location should be generalized with a small flag , for instance , carrying a description of desirable site and indicating that the desired site is to be located somewhere within a particular area . 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