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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGPA 02-78 Parks & Recreation Element w Mayor Mullins invited input in OPPOSITION to the zoning, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No . 189 to second reading , approving a Change of Zone from PR-5 , S .P. and PR-5 to R-1-12 , 000 and R-1-12 , 000 S . P. ;Motion carried unanimously with the members present . C. CASE NO. CA 06-78 , HAROLD KAPP , Applicant : Consideration of a Request for Approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 and R-3 (4) to R-3 (9) on Approximately . 25 Acres Located on the East Side of Portola Between San Marino Circle and Alessandro Street . Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open . Mr. Williams presented the Staff Report stating that the reason for the request was to provide the applicant with the ability to apply for a Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot . The City is acquiring additional right-of-way or 14 ' of this property , which will have a drastic effect on the width of the lot . In review of the CUP , the Planning Commission did stipulate that the exit on San ;Marino must be closed and properly landscaped to provide safety . The Commission , by Resolution No. 380 , did recommend Council approval. for the change of zone requested. Mayor Mullins invited input in FAVOR of the rezoning. AIR. HAL KAPP, 46-850 Amira, Palm Desert , stated that in order for him to do this project and still give the 14 ' dedication , he needed the change of zone . Mayor Mullins invited input in OPPOSITION to the rezoning. MISS ?MAGGIE LEON, 74-046 Alessandro , Palm Desert , expressed opposition inasmuch as her home was directly adjacent to the proposed parking lot , and she felt it would create a noise problem and nuisance problem. She stated that it was a poor place for a parking lot and that it would create a traffic problem. Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman McPherson stated that because of the widening of Portola and the fact that there is thus not much use available for that lot but parking , he would move to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 190 to second reading. Councilman Nilson seconded the motion . The motion carried on a 3-1 vote , with Councilman Newbrander voting NOE and Cou ci ush being absent . D . CASE �O. GP4 02-78 CITY OF PALM DESERT , Applicant : Con- sid ation of a P (posed General Plan Amendment Which Would Incor Proposed Parks and Recreation Element Into the Adopted Palm Desert General Plan . PAayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Williams reviewed the Staff Report stating that the primary topic of discussion during the Park & Recreation Commission Hearings and the Planning Commission Hearings was that of the sand dune park. As a result of these hearings and testimony given , the park had been reduced to 120 acres . He concluded by describing the lengthy process that was involved in the development of this amendment . Councilman McPherson pointed out that the map showed very little , if any , in the southwestern portion of the City , and perhaps it would be appropriate to locate a site there . Mr . Williams advised that there was little selection left of a site , but the Ironwood land will include a park . :Mayor Mullins invited input in FAVOR of the amendment , and none was offered. July 27 , 1978 Page 5 2Sayor Mullins invited input in OPPOSITIONv' to the amendment , and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Wilson seconded to waive further reading and t Resolution No. 78-98 , approving the proposed General Plan Amendmen Motion carried unanimously with the "- members present . E. CASE N TT 5565 (Ex of Time ) SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES , jAppli ant : Consid ation of a Request for an 18-Month xtens n of on the Approval of a Tentative Tract Map for a 17 Unit Medium Density Residential Development , Part of the Ironwood Country Club Project . Mayor Mullins declared the Public -Hearing open . Mr. Williams presented the Staff Report indicating that two units of the tract were under construction and the completion of the golf course was underway . The Final Map was approved for a one-year period with the possibility of an 18-month extension. The conditions of approval remain the same, and Staff recommends approval of the extension. Mayor Mullins invited input in FAVOR of the extension . AIR. LARRY SPICER, President of Ironwood Country Club , stated that of the 217 units, 119 have been started. He also pointed out that the golf course is completed , and the extension of time would allow them a more relaxed pace of development . Mayor Mullins invited input in. OPPOSITION to the extension , and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Wilson moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 78-99 , approving an 18-month extension of time on Tentative Tract Map 5565 . Motion carried unanimously with the members present .. VIII . RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 78-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1978-79 TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAY- MENT OF REFUNDS OF PRIOR YEAR' S REVENUES FROM THE BUILDING EXCISE TAX FUND . Mr. Bouman reported that this resolution would correct an oversight in the budget by allowing the refund of building excise taxes that had been collected. Staff is requesting J that Council set up an account of $20, 000 which is a high estimate. However , it there is an excess at the end of the year, the monies will simply be put back into the fund . Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 78-100. Motion carried unanimously with the members present . IX. ORDINANCES For Introduction : _J None For Adoption : A. ORDINANCE NO. 187 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA , AMENDING ORDINANCE 107 , THE PALAI DESERT ZONING MAP, BY CHANGING THE ZONE FRO}I IS ' STUDY TO P.C . (2 ) (U. A. ) , R-2-8 , 000( 8 ) (U . A . ) R-1-12 , 000 (U . A . ) , PR-5 (U . A. ) , P. (U.A . ) , PR-4 (U. A. ) S O. S . (U . A . ) ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETI'WEEN COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND THE WHITE- GCATER STORM CHANNEL B=%'EEN MONTEREY AVENUE x COOK STREET. July- 27 . 197S Page 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT TRANSi',IITTAL LETTER TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council REPORT ON: Proposed General Plan Amendment CASE NO: GPA 02-78 DATE: July 27, 1978 I . REQUEST: Consideration of a proposed General Plan Amendment which would incorporate the Proposed Parks and Recreation Element into the Adopted Palm Desert General Plan. II . STAFF RECOMMENDATION: By City Council Resolution No. 78- 98 , approve the proposed General Plan Amendment. Justification is based upon the following: 1. The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to defining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Community. 2. The Park and Recreation Element conforms to all requirements of the California Government Code and the State Planning and Zoning Law. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical park program which is compatible with the needs of the Community. 4. The Element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the entire Community. III . CONTENTS: A. Proposed City Council Resolution 78- 98 adopting the amendment. B. Planning Commission Resolution No. 368 recommendinq approval of the Amendment. C. Minutes from the March 27 , 1978 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting recommending approval of the Element. D. Minutes from the June 14, 1978 Planning Commission Meeting. E. Planning Commission Staff Report for Case No. GPA 02-78, dated June 14, 1978. RESOLUTION NO. 78- 98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA , APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE A PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT. CASE NO. GPA 02-78 WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Palm Desert , California, did on the 27th day of July , 1978 , hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a proposed General Plan Amendment that would amend the text of the General Plan by incorporating a Parks and Recreation element into said plan; and, WHEREAS , said application has complied 1ith the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No. 78-32" , in that a Negative Declaration was issued and the appeal period has expired; and, WHEREAS , at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering the testimony and arguments , if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve the General Plan Amendment in order to carry out the provisions and general purpose of the General Plan : 1. The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to defining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Community . -2 . The Park and Recreation element conforms to all requirements of the California Government Code and the State Planning and Zoning Law. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical park program which is compatible with the need of the Community. 4. The element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health , safety, and general welfare of the entire community . NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert , California , 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 hereby approve the amendment to the General Plan , attached hereto and labeled Exhibit 'A ' , for reasons set out in this resolution . PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert City Council . held on this 27th day of July , 1978, by the following vote , to wit : AYES : NOES : ABSENT : ABSTAIN : EDWARD D. MULLI NS , Mayor ATTEST : SHEILA R. GILLIGAN , City Clerk City of Palm Desert , California /tb •.4-��•:�'::':''e:j:�ii�+.';`.;:Sc::S�.:i,:l.i".`y:y:?`�;i;�!+)e:t�`.yr: I J v I j 1 h v p {I 0 J nip 1�17"(71 r IM 368 JUN E 14 , 1 9 7 8 Co Co Raze c 0*en F ®o C I N D E X Page Amended Public Facilities Element Parks and Recreation Element Introduction and Purpose 1 Goals 2 Policies 3 Scope 5 Summary of Findings and Recommendations 6 Standards - Neighborhood Parks 9 - Community Parks 11 - Tot Lots 12 Analysis of Census Data to Determine Parks and Recreational Desires 13 Implementation 14 i • 'fir+' C 7. Public Facilities Element � r o • � City of Palm Desert General Plan _ a� -"'4i. S- -.y � �-�' f,._"w ��,f"�'"?Y ".L r �- � '"-... .� t r rt c��Yr '��z ,Q� "C�•�rt--`yi '�` .�t�-Z .- t f { IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES I j GENERAL ELEMENT POLICIES I 1 The City shall : E I PROVIDE FOR POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF REGION SERVING COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL FACILITIES ADJACENT TO PALM DESERT CIVIC CENTER. WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENCOURAGE THE JOINT USE 1 OF FACILITIES AS NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC SERVICE CENTERS FOR INFOR- MATION, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT-OF JOINT FACILITIES FOR POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE WHERE ACTIVITIES CAN OCCUR ON A NONINTERFERING BASIS. WORK WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES AND LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP MULTIFUNCTIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE CENTERS IN KEY LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. PERIODICALLY SURVEY RESIDENTS TO DETERMINE PERCEIVED LEVELS OF SERVICE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO IDENTIFY SHORT- COMINGS. AWARD CONTRACTS TO PUBLIC AGENCIES OR PRIVATE CONTRACTORS IN ORDER TO REDUCE COSTS AND ENCOURAGE INNOVATION IN PROVISION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES. I CONTRACT WITH OTHER ENTITIES, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, WHEN APPROPRIATE, FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEN THE SERVICES y PROVIDED ARE MORE ECONOMICAL OR SUPERIOR QUALITY, MORE AVAILABLE OR ACCESSIBLE, OR WILL GENERALLY SERVE THE NEEDS OF ALL OR PORTIONS OF PALM DESERT. REQUIRE THAT ALL DEVELOPMENT BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OTHER CITY PLANS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE NECESSARY SERVICES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THAT DEVELOPMENT. ANY I DEVELOPMENT THAT IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PLANS WILL ADDI- TIONALLY PROVIDE FOR THE NECESSARY MODIFICATION OF SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE THAT UNPLANNED NEED. i i NOT ALLOW DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT ENSURING THAT COMMUNITY FACILITIES SUCH AS SCHOOLS, POLICE PROTECTION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES , WILL BE AVAIL- ABLE FOR THAT DEVELOPMENT AT A LEVEL REQUIRED FOR THAT DEVELOPMENT. { RECREATION ELEMENT POLICIES UTILIZE THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS IN GUIDING PARK AND RECREATION PLANNING: THE TER?1 "`IEIG;?30RHOCD PARK" SHALL MEAN ANY AREA OF LAND SET i 1 ASIDE AND IMPROVED SPECIFICALLY AS A HIGH ACTIVITY AREA, THE PRIMARY USE BEING FOR CHILDREN FIVE AND OVER WITHIN IMMEDIATE orc +n,•' DtVFI Ceuc i 7.P. 1 -- THE TERM "SMALL PLAY AREA" SHALL MEAN ANY AREA OF LAND THAT HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR RECREATIONAL USE, SPECIFICALLY FOR PRE-TEEN CHILDREN. -- THE TERM "REST AREA" SHALL MEAN ANY AREA OF LAND THAT HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY SET ASIDE AND IMPROVED TO PROVIDE REST AND RELAXATION TO PEDESTRIAN OR NON MOTOR TRAFFIC . REST AREAS CONSIST OF PERMANENT FACILITIES IN HARMONY WITH THEIR CONTIGUOUS ENVIRONMENT. THE TERM "DESERTBELT" SHALL MEAN ANY CONTIGUOUS AREA OF LAND THAT HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY SET ASIDE AND IMPROVED TO PROVIDE FOR PEDESTRIAN AND NON-VEHICULAR PATHS AND TRAILS OR AS PASSIVE LANDSCAPED SPACE. -- THE TERM "COMMUNITY RECREATION PARK" IS AN AREA SERVING A COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING OUTDOOR AND INDOOR FACILITIES TO MEET A MUCH WIDER RANGE OF RECREATION INTERESTS THAN THE NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION PARK AND IS PRIMARILY AN AREA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS . -- THE TERM "REGIONAL PARK" SHALL MEAN ANY LARGE OPEN SPACE AREA WHICH MAKES PROVISION FOR RECREATIONAL AND LESISURE TIME ACTIVITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN RIFERSIDE COUNTY AS WELL AS THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, REQUIRE DEVELOPER DEDICATION OF PARK SPACE OR FEE IN LIEU AT THE RATE OF 4. 5 ACRES PER 1 ,000 POPULATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS . (SEE FIGURE 7-2 ) . PURCHASE ADDITIONAL ACREAGES AT THE RATE OF 2 .0 ACRES PER 1 ,000 POPULATION FOR COMMUNITY PARKS . (SEE FIGURE 7-2) ALLOW FLEXIBILITY WITHIN THE HEREIN MENTIONED STANDARDS TO REFLECT THE VARYING NEEDS OF DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS WHEN DETERMINING PARK ACREAGE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH NEIGHBORHOOD. UTILIZE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR NEIGHBOR- HOOD--RECREATIONAL PARKS . I j -- LAND DEDICATED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATI90 PARK PURPOSES MAY BE DED I CA`T I, O X_C SYNY SSOC I AT I ON FOR PRIVATE MA I NTEW- ANC E TO'ITHE�C I_;;Y ';OR ,;UBL I C MAINTENANCE , AT THE OPTION OF THE CITY. WHEN SAID NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS ARE PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAINTAINED, STANOARDS\APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC NEIGH- BORHOOD PARKS SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO PRIVATE OWNED AND MAINTAINED NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS . DETERMINATION AS TO THE QUALITY OF MAINTENANCE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 7.P.2 J 3 6 q NITr 8 11 6 1✓I TyIN 3. " 1 NF SpF/ 3.9 �vFN FRF pF 26•� � 2 '9 2 •6 l 98 0 2 1 74 16 6. 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F COTS Bqs�00 pE PE /V ND p` °Ts l OF l T p WyEn✓ q'ETt?,q O LEj LE. ) R o'0 pC AREA FOR EgC ,,4 PERc y �Ob Mcn✓T CO✓NeIG UIJy� VOvCEy LC FCO B� Pcs lqr c�E �T0O ORJa B.; T CC;' P I R; ER I T MUL�IRN S�VS OCCE4 c181,11 � C O�JyJrCs� PURPO ES OnPp`00MIp OR racy Np F a l� ✓''✓I Ty ✓A'✓TC s f CEn✓rER RETIRE \ �a BUILDING MAY BE PROVIDED IN LIEU OF THE RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED IN THE ABOVE ITEM. -- IN PRIVATELY OWNED NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS , PUBLIC ACCESS SHALL BE LIMITED TO GREENBELTS , PATHS AND TRAILS /AND ACCESS RESTRICTED TO HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR GUESTS. UNDER AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMEOWNERS ' ASSOCIATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLUBHOUSES, CHANGING ROOMS , POOLS , TENNIS COURTS , BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL COURTS AND OPENlPLAYFIELD ACTIVITIES MAY BE USED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. -- WHEN DEVELOPMENT IS IMPENDING AND FE t WILL BE PAID IN LIEU OF DEDICATION, THE CITY SHALL, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, OBTAIN FIXED PRICE OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE THE LAND TO BE DEVELOPED AS A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. SAID OPTIONS SHALL BE EXERCISED" WHEN FEES ARE COL- LECTED. WHEN SUCH OPTIONS ARE HELD BY THE CITY , THE FEES IN LIEU OF DEDICATION MAY BE DETERMINED BY A PRORATED SHARE OF THE TOTAL OPTION PRICE. AD 1.'ATE/PAR i NV FAG'i L r12fES SHALL BE PROVIDED. UTILIZE. THE FOLLOWING GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COM- MUNITY PARKS. -- SERVICE AREAS OF COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL BE ONE HALF TO THREE MILES OR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR SQUARE MILES WITHIN THE CITY. -- WHENEVER POSSIBLE, COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL BE ORIENTED TOWARDS SERVING THE NEEDS OF ONE OR MORE NEIGHBORHOODS . -- COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL PROVIDE SUCH FACILITIES AS , BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPETITION SIZE SWIMMING POOLS, TENNIS COURTS , FIELD ORIENTED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, SOCCER AND OTHER COMPARABLE ACTIVE SPORTS . -- SUCH PARKS MAY INCLUDE SPECIAL PURPOSE AREAS SUCH AS , BUT /NOT LIMITED TO, ECOLOGICAL PRESERVES , MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES, PICNIC AREAS AND GARDENS, PPOVIDINC THAT THE PARK AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL-, IN THE EVALUATION OF DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES , HAVE BEEN MET. i -- COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL PROVIDE A RECREATION CENTER, THE FACILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO M O \'� ULTI PURPOSE CLASS AND ASSEMBLY ROOMS , FOOD PREPARATION FACILITIES , GENERAL i' STORAGE SPACES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACES , REST ROOMS . '� AND CHANGE FACILITIES AND/OR GYMNASIUM. N i -- ADEQUATE PARKING SHALL BE PROVIDED, ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOT LOTS WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GENERAL STANDARDS: -- ONE MULTI PURPOSE PLAN STRUCTURE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EACH TOT LOT. -- TOT LOT,�W TO - E/ T-GKTE tdT0 DESERTBELTS OR NEIGHBOR- HOOD PRKS>�_-�a—.� / -- WHEN TOT-.LOTS ARE LOCATED NEXT TO .A PUBLIC STREET, A FENCE WITH VERTICAL MEMBERS NOT MORE THAN TWELVE INCHES APART SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED � 's PLAY AREAS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED.OF DRAINED SAND AND/OR s GRASS. ALL,-SAND AREAS SHALL BE AT LEAST 18 INCHES DEEP. -- PLAY AREAS SHALL BE ADEQUATELY LANDSCAPED TO PROVIDE SHADE j AND/RELIEF FROM THE SUN, AND BE IN THE SPIRIT AND INTENT 0,V THIS SECTION. i A WATERING SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED TO WET THE SAND AND PLANTINGS. \- # -- A MINIMUM OF TWO BENCHES SHALL BE PROVIDED AND PLACED IR SUCH A MANNER AS TO FACILIATE SUPERVISION OF PLAY WITHIN THE TOT LOT SITE. �� I ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF REST AREAS WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GENERAL STANDARDS : -- MINIMUM SIZE OF EACH AREA SHALL BE ONE QUARTER ACRE . -- REST AREAS ARE TO BE LOCATED AT THREE QUARTER MILE INTERVALS ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. f -- IMPROVEMENTS SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING : BENCHES AT LEAST TWO IN NUMBER --- LANDSCAPING, CCNGRUENT WITH THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THIS SECTION _-_ WATER FOUNTAIN FACILITIES SHADE PRODUCING FACILITIES OR LANDSCAPING i I �rrr CCULTURAL AND CIVIC FACILITIES ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONALLY ORIENTED CULTURAL CENTER IN COOPERATION WITH THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT. CONTINUE WORK TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CIVIC CENTER IN PALM DESERT WHICH WILL SERVE RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE NEEDS. SCHOOLS CONTINUE TO COORDINATE NEIGHBORHOOD AND DISTRICT PLANNING WITH THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SO THAT SCHOOL SITES MAY BE RESERVED AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN PHASE WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT, LIBRARIES PROVIDE LIBRARY SPACE AT THE RATE OF ONE SQUARE FOOT PER 5 RESIDENTS BY MEANS OF EITHER A COUNTY OR CITY LIBRARY SYSTEM. SEWAGE SYSTEM ESTABLISH A CALENDAR FOR CONVERTING EACH AREA FROM SEPTIC TANKS TO A SEWER SYSTEM. REQUIRE .ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS TO STREET. ALLOW NEW DEVELOPMENTS ONLY WHERE SEWAGE SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE . SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT • CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS AS A CITY SERVICE. COORDINATE THE LOCATION FOR LANDFILL OPERATIONS WITH THE COUNTY TO EXCLUDE THOSE AREAS WHICH WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO EITHER DEVELOPED OR OPEN SPACE ,AREAS. DEVELOP DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION STUDIES REGARDING THE NEED, TIMING, .AND LOCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR TRANSFER STATIONS WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA. WATER ALLOW NEW DEVELCPMEIIT ONLY WHEN SUFFICIENT WATER IS AVAILABLE TO MEET DOMESTIC USE AS WELL AS FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. 7.P.6 REQUIRE THE COACHELLA VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO MEET ALL CODE REGULATIONS REGARDING WATER PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMESTIC USE AND FIRE PROTECTION. DRAINAGE SYSTEM DEVELOP A DRAINAGE SYSTEM PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE BY UPDATING AND IMPROVING ON THE ''REPORT ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE FOR THE PALM DESERT AREA'' PREPARED IN 1968. REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO HANDLE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS WITHIN THEIR OWN PROPERTY. 1 POLICE PROTECTION i ESTABLISH LOCAL REPRESENTATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE CITY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE AND PURSUE THOSE ACTIONS WHICH WOULD LEAD TO GREATER COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOCAL CITIZENRY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL OF THE CITY. � r l 1 3 1 1 7.P 7 *-OW PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN I . INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Palm Desert, during the last five years , has become a community trans- formed from an underdeveloped desert town to a city that is feeling the pains of rapid urban development. The City' s, once desert, image has now been changed by the evolution from a very open , desert area to the often intense activity found in an active suburb. Almost every piece of relatively flat land has now been committed to an urban use. Because of this increasing shortage of land, Palm Desert, in 1973, is at the critical point where; if additional park sites are ever to be ac- quired the City must act immediately. The City' s adopted General Plan provides general direction as to Parks and Recreation under the Public Facilities and Conservation - Open Space Elements. Said direction is stated in terms of goals, policies and generalized standards for optimum recreation development as a part of implementation of the General Plan. The purpose of this element of the General Plan is to design a system of parks and recreation areas to ade- quately serve present and future community needs. The proposed Plan is designed to expand to serve the ultimate population of Palm Desert. Park sites and locations are used herein to mean "land bank for future sites" . These shall serve as public parks left basically in their natural underdeveloped state, until specific designs are developed based upon interests of the re- sidents of the area to be served. 1 II . GOALS The plan is proposed to achieve three goals : A. Insure that new development will provide the necessary park and re- creation space to serve the needs of the additional population; B. Plan for land acquisition that will make up the present deficiency of park and recreation space; C. Establish a balance of land use for utilizing active, passive and cultural recreational areas, and natural protected areas . 2 III. POLICIES C The plan shall be implemented by the following policies : A. Based upon the desires of the residents of the total community for com- munity level parks and based upon the desires of the neighborhood re- sidents for neighborhood parks, the implementation policies of the Public Facilities Element shall be the guiding standards for park and recreational development in the community and have been incorporated into this plan,. B. A balance between generalized and specialized parks shall be maintained throughout the community. C. Park development shall be based upon the recognition of the resort orientation of the community and special emphasis shall be placed upon supplementing private recreational facilities. D. The maintenance of natural areas shall be emphasized at all levels of park development where practical . E. Land for park facilities shall be acquired or reserved as far in ad- vance of development of an area as possible. F. Park facilities should be distributed throughout the entire city as related parts of a unified, balance system, with each site centrally located within its service area and establish as many dual purpose facilities as possible. G. The design of activity areas and facilities shall be regarded as flexible so as to be adaptable to changes in the population served and in the recreation program offered to meet changing needs. H. The planning, acquisition , development and administration of park facilities should reflect the fullest possible co-ordination with other public agencies to insure that the citizens receive the maximum from their public dollars. III . POLICIES (Cont. ) I. Parks should be located to serve the recreational needs of residents of various areas and to stimulate social interaction within the area. J. It is the City' s intent to function as a cc-ordinating agency, through its Parks and Recreation Commission , in the area of recreational services until such time that the Commission may assess the full range of existing services in terms of quantity, quality, conflicts , cross- purposes, etc. ; to determine the most appropriate role that the City may take in this area. K. Precise definition of specific facilities at the neighborhood level shall be done in the following sequence: 1 . Acquire the land on the basis of this study and/or standards specified in other elements of the General Plan. 2. Survey the residents of the service area as to their desires in terms of development within the budgetary constraints of the City. 3. Develop park design. 4. Conduct joint hearing with Planning Commission. 5. Request inclusion of approved design in the City's Capital Improvement Program. L. Wherever feasible, the City shall utilize joint powers agreements with other public agencies and/or non-profit agencies for park develop- ment and other recreational programs to offset long-term maintenance costs to the City. Park acquisition and development shall be consistent with and preserve the unique character of the immediate neighborhood area served and the overall community. 4 IV. SCOPE Parks and recreational facilities within the present City limits are pro- posed for land still available. Large city-wide parks are proposed to be located on the present fringe of the City. The ultimate purpose of land acquisition is to provide the citizens with park and recreational facilities to meet present and future needs. The Parks and Recreation Element generally locates land areas to be acquired and makes recommenda- tions for facility use and development to meet anticipated needs. Actual development must depend upon a great deal of input from many sources. Therefore, development ideas must be considered flexible. The proposed system of parks and recreation areas is built upon the re- commendations of citizens, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Plan- ning Commission, and the City Council . Park and recreation area standards of the City's General Plan have been used as guidelines for the amount of land areas to be acquired. Priorities are assigned for land acquisi- tion, park improvements, and facilities. Various ways and means to pre- serve and acquire park and recreation areas are discussed. Emphasis is placed on property acquisition, development, and preservation by adopted plans through all the available tools the City has to accomplish this plan. 5 V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. The following table lists the park and recreation areas available to the residents of the City and the proposed additions within the pre- sent limits of the City. Of the total of 300+ acres, about 224 acres constitute City parks, 33 acres school grounds , and 33 acres other recreational facilities. This analysis does not include the numerous recreation areas and facilities in planned developments and mobile home parks. Existing Parks Palm Desert Community Park - 8.8 acres Palm Desert Community Center - 29.0 acres Washington School - 3.0 acres Subtotal - 40.8 acres Proposed Community Parks Ironwood Park - 15.0 acres Civic Center Park - 6.0 acres Sand Dune Park - 120.0 acres Date Palm Preserve - 40.0 acres Subtotal - 181 .0 acres Neighborhood Parks Catalina Way & San Pascual - 3.0 acres Deep Canyon & Highway III - 9. 5 acres 44th Avenue and Palm Valley Channel - 6.0 acres Subtotal - 18. 5 acres Speciality (Existing Facilities in some stage of development) C.O.D./City Project - 15.0 acres Western City Entrance - 1 .0 acres Middle School Complex - 15.0 acres Haystack Facility - 15.0 acres Subtotal - 46.0 acres 6 V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Cont. ) C Quasi Public Facilities Teen Center - .8 acres Fetch Center - .7 acres Subtotal - 1 .5 acres TOTAL 287.8 acres NOTE: Proposed Community and Neighborhood Parks have been listed by priority with the first park site listed under each respective title being given the highest level of priority for acquisition. B. The City goal for park and recreation space is 6.5 acres per 1 ,000 population. Existing public facilities amount to 55.8 acres or 19.4%1 of the goal . The projected population at full development in the present City limits is estimated at 40,000 persons which means that current resources represent 21 .5`� of required park and recreational space at full development. Based upon the proposed acquisition , it appears that the City may exceed the recommended standard per 1 ,000 population. C. Because of the existing and possible private recreational areas and facilities, the major emphasis of park development in the present City will be preservation of natural and unique resources with about 160 acres or 71 .4! of proposed City ownership being devoted to this goal . D. The goal of 6.5 acres per thousand population implies that an addi- tional 195 acres should be acquired within the ultimate City limits . This is based upon an ultimate City population of 70,000 persons. E. In the existing City, the location of parks within the center of ser- vice areas is not possible due to existing development. Therefore, the proposed locations are based upon the best feasible alternatives. 7 V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Cont. ) F. The recently adopted College of the Desert Area Specific Plan provides for the majority of the areas to be acquired and describes the method by which acquisition will occur. The remainder of the park areas will either have been acquired, or expected to be received through the provisions of the Subdivision section of the Municipal Code, or as gifts to the City. Therefore, the highest priority is given to im- plementation of the- College of the Desert Area Specific Plan. G. The following map represents in graphic form the essence of the element - existing park and recreation facilities and proposed additions - Phase One. 8 'ter+ +11410� VI. STANDARDS There are a number of nationally recognized standards of which the most prevalent is 10 acres of park for each 1 ,000 persons of population. The City in developing the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan , utilized 6.5 acres per thousand population on the basis of the large num- ber of private recreation facilities developing in the area. This was further broken down to 4.5 acres per 1 ,000 persons for neighborhood facilities and 2.0 per _1 ,000 persons for community parks. In addition to the noted acreage standards the following criteria was used as the basis for site selection in this plan: 1 . Sites must adequately meet the needs to which they are related; and 2. The total system must meet or exceed the following standards : A. Neighborhood Parks - Land dedicated for neighborhood recreation park purposes may be dedicated to a community association for private maintenance or to the City for public maintenance, at the option of the City. Standards applicable to public neighborhood parks shall be applied when said neighborhood parks are privately owned and maintained. - Entire park areas shall be graded and improvements may include adequate drainage, lawn, shrubs, trees, automatic irrigation systems , concrete walkways and walkway lights. Further, the detailed landscape and equipment specifications em- ployed by the City shall be incorporated. - Neighborhood parks shall be located centrally to the residential development served. - When centralization can be achieved, neighborhood parks should ad- join an elementary school or school site. Such parks shall be a logical extension of the school ground. 9 Vi . STANDARDS (Cont. ) A. Neighborhood Parks (Cont. ) - Minimum size of each neighborhood park shall be one (1 ) acre and not exceed twelve (12) acres. - Service area of neighborhood parks shall be one quarter to one half mile; in no case shall the farthest dwelling unit served be a greater distance than three quarters of a mile. - All improvements..shall be authorized by the Parks and Recreation Commission services according to these adopted criteria. - Examples of minimum improvements could include the following: 1 . Entire area shall be consistent with the proposed character of the area and shall include grading, landscaping and provisions for adequate drainage. 2. Foot paths shall be of conditioned local materials. 3. One two-acre site which shall be planted and maintained as a grassy area. 4. Two of the following: Children' s play area in addition to tot lots; baseball/softball , football area (at the rate of 1 baseball diamond per 6,000 people; l softball diamond for each 6,000 people; 1 football/soccer field for each 1 ,500 people) ; and, basketball/ volleyball areas. 5. When a neighborhood park serves a predominantly retirement com- munity, a multi-purpose community center building may be provided in lieu of the recreational improvements required in the above item. - In privately owned neighborhood parks, public access shall be limited to greenbelts, paths and trails, and access restricted to homeowners and their guests. Under agreement with the homeowners ' association, 10 PARKS ANO RF�RE.4 T/GN fAC/L/T/�,5 1 c _ sir 120AG.� �ilN rY pF u'V Ef2`3iUE [�, � u IF r ' 1 1 11 i - �Ix s:a_c a a U �o �-- c C 0 L L E G `�' J/ F �E ' r 40 fiC OE3ERunil" j ji1 i c.. •nc• �.r SJ.^.10 fOS7 w0V _ - _ .a ✓\ 3` / AC. I i"E�.-L•3}�� c o t a� w a � �I --- 'c ((------��J �___: < 0 n� y y 'oyal Dafm a 2 41'J a; Cortez way T a T j /L/�� 9.5 nr- O . jA ,AR q)HH Slr2e f '_ � I� x . �fOn W00d _ E � 1+ EF FJ— ziLlrrr, w,« 15 AC— ID �.. .. � � �._=fit �• !�r ` CITY OF PALM DESERT -----=-=- PHASE 1 I " ' ' - _Ea i�3;!Wi OT�cR .�Y/B C 47C,L!TS ��f` '-� fir-Lkiffs3 1r; j� Fq(;,LlTicS �/� / S;ar, ;'�,� �'�"'� ,1/4✓OR Gh/�FITc REGP.�9T.>Cftr 1 ,r VI . STANDARDS (Cont. ) A. Neighborhood Parks (Cont. ) recreational facilities such as , but not limited to clubhouses, changing rooms, pools, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts and open playfield activities , may be used by the general public. - When development is impending and fees will be paid in lieu of dedi- cation, the City shall , whenever possible, obtain fixed price options to acquire the land to be developed as a neighborhood park. Said options shall be exercised when fees are collected. When such options are held by the City, the fees in lieu of dedication may be determined by a prorated share of the total option price. - Adequate parking facilities shall be provided. B. Community Parks General development standards for community parks : Vary in size from as small as ten (10) or six (6) acres if combined with another facility, to as large as thirty (30) acres. - Service areas of community parks shall be one half to three miles or a maximum of four square miles within the city. - Whenever possible, community parks shall be oriented towards serving the needs of one or more neighborhoods. - Community parks should provide such facilities as : 1 ) Gym; 2) passive open space; 3) bicycle motorcross ; 4) field oriented activities such as baseball , football , soccer and other comparable active sports. - Such parks may include special purpose areas such as , but not limited to, ecological preserves, municipal golf courses , picnic areas and gardens, providing that the park and recreational needs at the community level , in the evaluation of Parks and Recreations Commission, have been met. 11 `err VI . STANDARDS (Cont. ) B. Community Parks (Cont. ) - Community Parks can provide a recreation center, the facilities including but not limited to multi-purpose class and assembly rooms , food preparation facilities , general storage spaces , administrative office spaces, rest rooms and change facilities and/or gymnasium. - Adequate parking shall be provided. C. Tot Lots - Less than one acre Encourage the development of tot lots within neighborhoods according to the following general standards: - One multi-purpose plan structure shall be installed in each tot lot. - When tot lots are located next to a public street, a fence with verti- cal members not more than twelve (12) inches apart shall be constructed. - Play areas shall be constructed of drained sand and/or grass . All sand areas shall be at least 18 inches deep. - Play areas shall be adequately landscaped to provide shade and re- lief from the sun, and be in the spirit and intent of this section. - A watering system shall be provided to wet the sand and plantings . A minimum of two benches shall be provided and placed in such a manner as to facilitate supervision of play within the tot lot site. 1 � VII. ANALYSIS OF CENSUS DATA TO DETERMINE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DESIRES In February of 1976 the City conducted a special census which did provide useful information regarding the composition of the population and interest in the area of parks and recreation. A. Population Profile The median age of the community is 37 years old and the average age is 39.61 years. This differs substantially between the north and south side of Highway Ill with the median age on the north side being 28 years old and on the south side being 53 years old. It would appear, there- fore, that the recreational desires may differ between the north and south sides. In addition, 61 .4 of the population is not in the work force. This is broken down into 20Z under the age of eighteen, 320' over the age of 55 years (potential retirement age) , 4.4% adult students, and 5°0 early retirees and unemployed housewives. Finally, 92.5' of the population consider themselves permanent residents. B. Assumptions Dervied from Census 1 . A majority of the population has a great potential for the volun- tary use of discretionary time. 2. Major emphasis should be placed upon development of facilities for young people on the north side and senior citizens on the south side. 3. The existence of a number of private recreational facilities in the community appear to be meeting most of the needs of potential retirees. Accordingly, improvements to the existing Palm Desert Community Center may meet the immediate needs of this segment of the Community. How- ever, it should be noted that the center is available to anyone in the lower valley. Therefore , demands on this facility may be ex- pected to increase in future years and a supplemental facility needed. 13 VIII . IMPLEMENTATION A. Adopt this Parks and Recreation Element as a sub element to the Public Facilities Element (Implementation Policies) of the City' s General Plan and include the following deletions (will become Part of adopting Resolu- tion and will not be a part of published document) : Page Description 7.P.2 - delete last two paragraphs 7.P.2.a - delete total page 7•P. 3 - delete total page 7.P.4 - delete total page 7.P.5 - delete all but last paragraph B. Land Acquisition All possible methods of land acquisition will be used to add to the park and recreation resources within the City. 1 . Dedication of Land or Payment of Fee in Lieu Thereof The City of Palm Desert Subdivision Provisions of the Municipal Code states that, in accordance with the adopted General Plan , the City Council may condition approval of a final map as follows : a sub- division "shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or combi- nation thereof, at the option of the Council , for park or recreation purposes". . . The land to be dedicated for park or recreational pur- poses shall be found to be suitable as to size, location, and topo- graphy. 2. New Construction Tax All new construction shall pay a tax equivalent to twenty cents per square foot. These funds are to be used for the acquisition and development of such public facilities as parks, playgrounds and 14 VIII. IMPLEMENTATION (Cont. ) B. Land Acquisition (Cont. ) 2. New Construction Tax (Cont. ) public structures. 3. Acquisition in Fee Purchase, condemnation, donation, and dedication processes may be used to obtain property for parks and recreation areas. 4. Existing Resources It shall be the policy of the City to attempt to acquire any phased out existing resources in order to implement this element.- C. Land Development While priority will be given to acquisition over full development, the City will make every effort to encourage the full development to all Cexisting areas and that they be utilized according to the park and recreational needs of the citizens of Palm Desert. D. Maintenance The City will pursue all available revenues to guarantee a high level of maintenance of all park and recreational facilities. Major consider- ation will be given to joint projects with other public agencies and/or recreation-oriented, non-profit organizations to provide for the park and recreation needs while keeping the maintenance costs at the lowest possible level . 15 T—C, I R7QO',1-1'T(1V )r 1p-, C CITY OF PAIL",, f S A L 11`0 R N,'! 1:COp A APPROVAL TO THE (-I",'y COUNCIL 0 A', A'11 I-,D"!1LI-:T TO 711 E, P A 1,:,l D 1 J)'T' I P T Z� t 0 1"'C."')" THE AND il,I'C 1 AIF T TLI—,I I"i'T " 0 CI II; -TILL ATION I C FAC 1 L-1L CASE NO. GPA 02-78 G,THEREAS , the Planning Commission did oonth 17'Atl (Jay of --ay , 1978, hold a du-'Lv noticed PuJ) 'Lic 11c.arinf, and a conLilli -ii(la on 1978 and June 14. 1978, to consider an ()I- I'he Palm Ex,scq�tl C-I'(2-r-n: 7)-] )M , filed by the- CiLy ' S Parks and R(,(1T,(�at- 1-()t1 to 7 n C')l T),,r a L Parks and Recreation Element into the Public Faci 1, i ties Me'a 7 and WHEREAS , said application has Complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm, Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No . 78-32 . " in t, that a -Negative Declaration Hied and the appeal period has expired; and, WHEREAS , at said Public Hearings , upon hearing and considering all persons desiring the testimony and arguments , if any , of to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to e-Nist To recommend approval of the General Plan amendment : 1 . The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with re-af-clz to I refining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Comrnt,,nitv . 2 . The Parks and Recreation Element conforms to all require- ments of the California Government Code and the State Planning and 'Zoning Law. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical park program which is compatible with the needs of the Community . 4 . The Element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health , safety , and general welfare of the entire community . NMV, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Plann-4 ,,,,,- Commission of the City of Palm Desert , as follows : 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and consti- tute the findings of the Commission in this case : 2 . That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the General Plan Amendment known as the Parks and Recreation labeled Exhibit A, and all adjustments, thereto , labeled Exhibit B , for the reasons set out in this resolution . PASSED, APPROVED , and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Plan- ning Commission , field on this 14 th day of June , 1978 , by the following vote , to wit : AYES : BERKEY, FLESIPIAN , KELLY , KRYDER , NOES : N 0-N E ABSENT : NONE ABSTAIN: NONE GEORGE BERKEY , Chairman ATTEST: PAUL A . 10V'ILLIA-'+IS , Secretary /ks PLAP-4I:dG COATTISSION RESOLUTION N0 . ")Ws 'r.ISIT A PARKS ANT) _EECREAT ION ELEMEtiT PLC.'. RESOLL;TI0. _vO. ! .u:i i 1 . Required •evisions to the Public Facilities I I ent Pale Description 7 . P. 21 - delete last t,, o parar raphs 7 . P . 2 . a - delete total L- g 7 • P• 3 - delete total page i .P . 4 - delete total page 7 . P. ;5 - delete all but last paragraph j i B. Other Changes : Parks and Recreation Element - j Page Description 6 -Proposed Community Parks Reduce number of acres iron 150 ! to 120 on the San Dune Park 6 -Neighborhood Parks Delete Shadow Mountain park i Revise subtotals and totals to reflect above changes Map -Chance boundaries on the Sand Dune 1 Park I i fir- Tr'.. i';T'L1 S DE`L.R:, PIRKS A:�Ii I . CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting was called to order by Chairman Fleshman at 7: 00 p . m. Desert City Hall . in the Council Chambers of the Pai II . ROLL CALL .Members Present : Steve Fleshman John Hill Robin Barrett Members Absent : Daryl Bjerke Dolores Driskell Staff Present : Paul A. Williams Ron hnippel III . MINUTES On a motion by Commissioner Hill , seconded by Commissioner Barrett , the minutes of the meeting of February 27, 1978 , were approved as written ; motion carried 3-0. IV. ORAL CMI?IUNICATIONS 1 - None V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None VT . OLD BUSINESS A. Approve IMaster Plan of Parks and Recreation and forward to the Planning Commission - request joint Public Hearing to consider adoption of said document . On a motion by Commissioner Barrett , seconded by Commissioner Hill the second draft of the Master Plan of Parks and Recreation was approved; and a joint study session with the Planning Commissio,: on April 19 , 1978 requested to further review and consider said document . Motion carried 3-0. VII . NEW BUSINESS A. Revie.v matter of off-road vehicles . Mr . Williams presented a brief summary of the communication received and subsequent action by the City Council with respect to off- road vehicles in Palm Desert . Following discussion of this matter the Commission requested that the Staff prepare a letter for transmittal to the County Park and Recreation District regarding the creation of an off-road vehicles facility le ' r Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission June 14, 1978 P iz- Four VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont:� k B . Continued Case Hparing with Parks and Recreation _!Y OF PAL! i)i r_T Applicant . x: e Consideration of a proposed General Plan Amendment which would incorporate the proposed Parks and Re- creation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan . Mr . Williams reviewed the _staff rcpo t and noted that Staff recommended two changes to the element . First the plan should he revised to conform with the pre-zoning approved in the previous case with regard to the Sand Dune Park . Second, the 50 ' wide pedes- trian way on Shadow Mountain should be deleted . Commissioner Snyder asked what the status was of the Ironwood park. Mr . Williams stated that the deeds would be presented to the City Council at their meeting of July 13th . Commissioner Fleshman asked about the Civic Center park site. Mr . Williams noted that the site � is out of scale on the man but that it is a large site . The park site would be 6 to 10 acres in conjunction with a 6 to 15 acre civic center . Commissioner Fleshman suggested that the road near the send dune should be changed. Chairman Berkey asked if any of the Parks and Recreation Com- missioners had any comments at this time . They had none . Chairman Berkey declared the Public Hearing open at this time and asked if anyone wished to speak . Being none , he declared the Public Hearin; closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission . Commissioner Snyder complimented the Parks and Recreation Commission and moved that the Commission adopt the General Plan Amendment to incorporate the proposed Parks and Recreation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan by Planning Commission °:solution No . 368 , seconded by Commissioner helly ; carried unanimously ( 5-0) . C. Continued Case Nos . DP 03-78 and 80C - MCBAIL COMPANY , Applicant Request for approval of a Development Plan and Pre- r liminary Design Review to provide for a district commercial shopping center to be located on approxi- mately 11 . 71 acres at the southeast corner of Country Club and Monterey Avenue . Mr. Williams reviewed the cases and noted a revised may . He then suggested an additional Design Review Board condition , which would be : Design Review Beard Condition No . 5 - Applicant shall submit section details of street frontages and south perimeter of the commercial area to the Design Review Board prior to submittal of final construction drawings . In addition , the openings on Country Club shall be limited to one . E 1 Commissioner Fleshman noted that he had several questions ti that were still unanswered with regard to the proposed project . He asked if there will be truck wells for the delivery trucks ; will the financial building have drive-up windows ; and, also how would the traffic flow. Chairman Berkey noted that the Commission would only � be approving a very general concept . Chairman Berkey declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time . I 8Y , d e '!I CITY OF PAL'? DESERT STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation CCmmlSSiOn Report On: Parks and Recreation Element Case No. : GPA 02-78 Date: June 14, 1978 I . REQUEST: Consideration of a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Proposed Parks and Recreation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan. This matter was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of May 30, 1978. The major item to be considered is the Sand Dune Park. Please refer to the Staff Report for C/Z 01-78 regarding this matter. Any action on the General Plan Amendment, should reflect a decision on the Sand Dune Park issue. II . STAFF RECOMMENDATION: By Planning Commission Resolution No. 368 , recommend adoption to the City Council with any revisions resulting from Public Hearings . Justification is based upon: 1 . The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to refining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Community. 2. The Parks and Recreation Element conforms to all requirements of the California Government Code and the State Planning and Zoning Law. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical park program which is compatible with the needs of the Community. 4. The Element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the entire community. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission June 14, 1978 Page Four VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont. B. Continued Case No. PA 02-78, J int Hearing with Parks and Recreation Commiss ' IT OF PALM DESERT, Applicant . Consideration of a proposed General Plan Amendment which would incorporate the proposed Parks and Re- creation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan . Mr. Williams reviewed the staff report and noted that Staff t recommended two changes to the element . First the plan should be revised to conform with the pre-zoning approved in the previous case with regard to the Sand Dune Park . Second, the 50' wide pedes- trian way on Shadow Mountain should be deleted. Commissioner Snyder asked what the status was of the Ironwood park. Mr. Williams stated that the deeds would be presented to the City Council at their meeting of July 13th. Commissioner Fleshman asked about the Civic Center park site. Mr . Williams noted that the site is out of scale on the map but that it is a large site. The park site would be 6 to 10 acres in conjunction with a 6 to 15 acre civic center. Commissioner Fleshman suggested that the road near the sand dune should be changed. Chairman Berkey asked if any of the Parks and Recreation Com- missioners had any comments at this time. They had none . Chairman Berkey declared the Public Hearing open at this time and asked if anyone wished to speak. Being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission . Commissioner Snyder complimented the Parks and Recreation Commission and moved that the Commission adopt the General Plan {� Amendment to incorporate the proposed Parks and Recreation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan by Planning Commission Resolution No . 368, seconded by Commissioner Kelly; carried unanimously (5-0) . C. Continued Case Nos . DP 03-78 and 80C - MCBAIL COMPANY , Applicant Request for approval of a Development Plan and Pre- liminary Design Review to provide for a district commercial shopping center to be located on approxi- mately 11 . 71 acres at the southeast corner of Country Club and Monterey Avenue . Mr. Williams reviewed the cases and noted a revised map . He then suggested an additional Design Review Board condition , which would be : Design Review Board Condition No . 5 - Applicant shall submit section details of street frontages and south perimeter of the commercial area to the Design Review Board prior to submittal of final construction drawings. In addition , the openings on Country Club shall be limited to one . { Commissioner Fleshman noted that he had several questions that were still unanswered with regard to the proposed project . He asked if there will be truck wells for the delivery trucks; will the financial building have drive-up windows; and, also how would the traffic flow. Chairman Berkey noted that the Commission would only be approving a very general concept . Chairman Berkey declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time . CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Report On: Parks and Recreation Element Case No. : GPA 02-78 Date: June 14, 1978 I . REQUEST: Consideration of a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Proposed Parks and Recreation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan. This matter was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of May 30, 1978. The major item to be considered is the Sand Dune Park. Please refer to the Staff Report for C/Z 01-78 regarding this matter. Any action on the General Plan Amendment, should reflect a decision on the Sand Dune Park issue. II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: By Planning Commission Resolution No. 368, recommend adoption to the City Council with any revisions resulting from Public Hearings. Justification is based upon: 1 . The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to refining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Community. 2. The Parks and Recreation Element conforms to all requirements of the California Government Code and the State Planning and Zoning Law. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical park program which is compatible with the needs of the Community. 4. The Element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the entire community. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 368 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COI1MISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA , RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT ( IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES) . CASE NO. GPA 02-78 1 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 17th day of May, 1978, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and a continued hearing on May 30, 1978 and June 14, 1978, to consider an amendment of the Palm Desert General Plan, filed by the City' s Parks and Recreation Commission , to incorporate the Parks and Recreation Element into the Public Facilities Element ; and, WHEREAS , said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No. 78-32 , " in that a Negative Declaration filed and the appeal period has expired; and, WHEREAS , at said Public Hearings , upon hearing and considering the testimony and arguments , if any , of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of the General Plan amendment : 1 . The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to refining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Community . 2 . The Parks and Recreation Element conforms to all require- ments of the California Government Code and. the State Planning and Zoning Law. j3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical ` park program which is compatible with the needs of the Community. 4. The Element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health , safety, and general welfare of the entire community . 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 consti- tute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the General Plan Amendment known as the Parks and Recreation Element , labeled Exhibit A, and all adjustments thereto , labeled Exhibit B , for the reasons set out in this resolution . PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Plan- ning Commission , held on this 14th day of June , 1978 , by the following vote, to wit : AYES : BERKEY, FLESHMAN, KELLY , KRYDER, SNYDER NOES : NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE GEORGE BERKEY , Chairman ATTEST: PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /ks PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 368 EXHIBIT A PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT `fir►° PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 368 EXHIBIT B A. Required revisions to the Public Facilities Element : Page Description 7.P. 2 - delete last two paragraphs 7.P. 2. a - delete total page 7.P. 3 - delete total page 7.P. 4 - delete total page 7.P. 5 - delete all but last paragraph B. Other Changes : Parks and Recreation Element - Page Description 6 -Proposed Community Parks Reduce number of acres from 150 to 120 on the San Dune Park 6 -Neighborhood Parks Delete Shadow Mountain park Revise subtotals and totals to reflect above changes Map -Change boundaries on the Sand Dune Park i i (D 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 June 26, 1978 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PALM DESERT CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMEND- MENT WHICH WOULD INCORPORATE THE PROPOSED PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT INTO THE ADOPTED PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN. CASE NO. GPA 02-78 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council to consider a proposed General Plan Amendment which would incorporate the Proposed Parks and Recrea- tion Element into the Adopted Palm Desert General Plan. SAID Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, July 27, 1978, at 7: 00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall , 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place, all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert , California PUBLISH: Palm Desert Post June 29, 1978 PUBLIC NOTICE The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert will hold a Public Hear- ing at 7 p.m. , May 30, 1978, in the City Hall Council Chambers to receive input from interested citizens regarding the proposed Parks and Recreation Element of the Palm Desert General Plan. The plan designates specific park sites proposed to be acquired and makes recommendations regarding develop- ment of said sites. More than 315 acres of land, as shown below, are pro- posed to meet the park and recreational needs of City residents , if the plan is fully implemented. CQUNIBY_ SUB RIVE !) I JJ 1 SAND DUNE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL „\�; _�•_ COMPLEX °�!c Po. — ' PAR `= 1 ; PROJDAIIE PALM 77- ENTWjA CIVIC ' --- , ............ 44th ' PALM ~ VALLEY f j CHANNEL '' CANYQV & 1 HIGHWAY III CENTER iC!','^ Existing a Proposed 1 HAYSTACK FACILITY PUBLIC Bt RECREATIONAL FACILITIES in the City of Palm Desert 7 IRONWOOD _ / ARK`' . �� OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES �'� . ( — •, i CITY OWNED OR LEASED FACILITIES MAJOR PRIVATE RE- "° CREATION" FACILITIES PROOF OF PUBLICATION This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIAl 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- CITY OF PALM DESERT lation, published weekly, in Palm Desert, County of -------- — - ------------------------------------- Riverside, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California, — — SE"N©.___G_P__A___0.2-78__________ 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 said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on city e CONS 0 R PQ !3 WW the following dates to-wit: AM N6M f I I INC THE OP y$Eq P AND R�CR A do MENT INTO THIS ED PAW D4SER G ERAL PLAN ase Na A NOCE iS _ JITNE--- 9 --- -9-T1 - --__ --- aW-that a Pubftt tf$t l ----- i� held before sect City Couriet ewr Par n proposed Gen a =-Y .i'ti�r►' cA4ryrnpe�Prd t X� d,4nn- c t Beer eaft E trtta the Ax9opteit trh Gen @t EiI Platl.. -- - --- - - SAID Public Mectriul �2 tel on Thurs , II Ct10 6 W C� Cil Chptiflber35 irr `Pt�}� Bert City Hal.} 7SI-11 Pedr Lane Pa�at er1 formcea, at' .wh lah fii! certify (or declare) under penalty or perjury that the ora tnvttil IAP. end. r �{. foregoing is true and correct. hear SH�iLA R. GILLIGQ- C V-Clerk ` a cI tr"I Patin Desert,G gh6rr►I PDP 1 — - �Yr2 Sign ure- Date------------------ -----JUNE---2 g------—---------------- 197 at Palm Desert, California *AO# . t � w3 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE June 20, 1978 APPLICANT City of Palm Desert P. 0. Box 1977 Palm Desert, CA 92260 CASE NO. : GPA 02-78 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of June 14, 1978 CONTINUED TO DENIED XX APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 368 PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. XX PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF July 13, 1978 FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Environmental Services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSSION cc: Applicant C.V.C.W.D. File Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission May 30, 1978 Page Ten VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) G. Case No . TT 12556 - TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. , Applicant Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to create an 81-lot subdivision to provide for 80 condominium units and common open space at the northwest corner of Cook Street and 44th Avenue. Mr . Williams reviewed the case and the conditions of approval and noted the staff ' s recommendation of approval . Temporary Presiding Officer Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time . BILL LO, noted his agreement with the conditions . Temporary Presiding Officer Snyder asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the project . Being none , he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the plea- sure of the Commission. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the Commission approved Case No. TT 12556 by Planning Commis- sion Resolution No. 363; carried unanimously (3-0) . H. Case No. TT 12725 - WILLARD T. JORDAN , Applicant Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to create a 5-lot subdivision to provide for 4 con- dominium units and common open space on a . 42 acre parcel located east of Highway 74, north of Verba Santa. Mr. Williams reviewed the case and its conditions of approval and the indicated the Staff ' s recommendation of approval . Temporary Presiding Officer Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant wished to speak at this time. HAROLD HOUSLEY, representing the applicant , noted his agreement with the conditions and the Staff ' s recommendations . Temporary Presiding Officer Snyder asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the project . Being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the plea- sure of the Commission. On a motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Kryder , Case No . TT 12725 was approved by Planning Commission Re- solution No. 364; carried unanimously (3-0) . I . Continued Case No GPA 02-78)_ - oint Public Hearing with Parks and Recreation Commiss - CITY OF PALM DESERT, applicant . Mr . Williams noted that due to the lateness of the hour , the Parks and Recreation Commission had requested that the hearing be continued to June 14, 1978. On a minute motion by Commissioner Kelly , seconded by Commis- sioner Kryder , the case was continued to June 14 , 1978 ; carried unanimously ( 3-0) . 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 May 1 , 1978 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PALM DESERT CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD INCORPORATE THE PROPOSED PARKS AND RE- CREATION ELEMENT INTO THE ADOPTED PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN. CASE NO. GPA 02-78 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a proposed General Plan Amendment which would in- corporate the Proposed Parks and Recreation Element into the Adopted Palm Desert General Plan. SAID Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 1978, at 1 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall , 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place, all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission PUBLISH: Palm Desert Post May 4, 1978 wr 1 s ` CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission Report On: Parks and Recreation Element Case No. : GPA 02-78 Date: May 30, 1978 I . REQUEST: Consideration of a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the )Proposed Parks and Recreation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan. II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: By Planning Commission Resolution No. recommend adoption to the City Council with any revisions resulting from Public Hearings. Justification is based upon: 1 . The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to refining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Community. 2. The Parks and Recreation Element conforms to all requirements of the California Government Code and the State Planning and Zoning Law. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical park program which is compatible with the needs of the Community. 4. The Element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the entire community. III. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Resolution B. Summary of information put out on May 30, meeting. C. Material related to Sand Dune Park. law PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE -CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA-, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT ( IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES) . CASE NO. GPA 02-78 i WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 17th day of May, 1978, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and a continued hearingSon May 30 1978, to consider an amendment of the Palm Desert General Plan, F_71_: _ebyl the City ' s Parks and Recreation Commission , to incorporate the Parks and Recreation Element into the Public Facilities Element ; and, s WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No. 41 78-32 , " in that a Negative Declaration filed and the appeal period has expired; and, WHEREAS , at said Public Hearings , upon hearing and considering the testimony and arguments , if any , of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of the General Plan amendment : 1 . The Parks and Recreation Element meets the intent and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to refining the Parks and Recreation needs of the Community. 2. The Parks and Recreation Element conforms to all require- ments of the California Government Code and the State Planning and Zoning Law. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element provides a logical I park program which is compatible with the needs of the Community. 4. The Element provides the framework for the development of necessary park improvements which will ensure the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the entire community . 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 consti- tute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2 . That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the General Plan Amendment known as the Parks and Recreation Element , labeled Exhibit A, and all adjustments thereto , labeled Exhibit B, for the reasons set out in this resolution . PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Plan- ning Commission , held on this X*th day of Amy, 1978 , by the following vote, to wit : 1ik- 31,.- AYES : NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Acting Chairman ATTEST: PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /ks v of PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. E XJ1IBIT B A. Required revisions to the Public Facilities Element : Page Description 7 .P. 2 - delete last two paragraphs 7.P. 2 . a - delete total page 7.P. 3 - delete total page 7.P. 4 - delete total page 7.P. 5 - delete all but last paragraph B. Other Changes : Page Description I 7. Public Facilities E lement ---------------- F' City of Palm Desert General Plan s 1*40 7 PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT INTRODUCTION Public facilities form a vital part of a city 's quality of life for both individuals and groups . A society 's basic needs for health, education, welfare, safety, and recreation are met in large part by the community 's public facilities . The types of such facilities, their relationship to one another, and appropriate patterns of location are a response to the desires and needs of the people they serve as well as a reflection of the technological and organi- zation resources available. For the most part, public facilities , as a service to be provided to the residents, follow rather than lead development. Since the City is highly involved in the location and timing of development it must also concern itself with the provision of services for these develop- ments even though many of these services are not provided by the City itself:. Thus, in developing a general plan for a community it is important that public facilities be developed in a manner which both fulfill the needs and desires of the residents and responds to the pace and location of residential development according to the city's financial resources and funding policies. In this context, the Public Facilities Element suggests standards and policies for various public facilities. Note that Waste Management and Recreation Elements are included as subsections of this element. Ii i Iwo GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE RELATED TO CITIZEN NEEDS , ARE ECONOMICAL, AND ARE CONVENIENT. Objectives COORDINATE THE PLANNING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND UTILITIES WITH ALL SPECIAL DISTRICTS TO ENSURE THAT DUPLICATION IS AVOIDED SO THAT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH CAN BE ADEQUATELY SERVED. ENCOURAGE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ON A CONTINUING BASIS AS A MEANS OF IDENTIFYING PUBLIC FACILITY NEEDS AND STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES. DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES. AS THE CITY DEVELOPS, CREATE AN APPROPRIATE BALANCE BETWEEN CITY- PROVIDED AND CONTRACT SERVICES. ENSURE THAT PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT WILL NOT OVERLOAD EXISTING PUBLIC FACILITIES OR CREATE THE NEED FOR PREMATURE UNPLANNED INVESTMENTS IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY AND DISTRICTS SERVICING THE CITY. DISTRIBUTE FACILITIES AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CITY TO PROVIDE CONVENIENT ACCESS. ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE COMMUNITY FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE BEFORE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT IS APPROVED SO TO ENSURE THAT FACILITIES ARE NOT OVERLOADED AND AREAS ARE NOT LEFT UNSERVED. 114we .r BACKGROUND I Parks Developed recreational areas within Palm Desert are presently at a minimum. With the exceptions of the Living Desert Reserve, the facilities provided at the local schools, and the City Park on Painter ' s Path, no public recreational facilities exist within the City. Libraries The Palm Desert Library, constructed in 1962, is a branch of the Riverside Public Library/Riverside County Free Library system. The library contains a book collection of approximately 20,000 volumes and provides , in addition to its regular book lending services, regularly scheduled programs, films, circulating phonograph records, photocopy service, and school visits. Hospitals Health facilities within the region are numerous with the Eisenhower Medical Center and Palm Springs Hospital providing the most extensive service at the local level . Water Water is supplied to Palm Desert by the Coachella Valley County Water District (CVCWD) and Palm Desert Community Service District from its various wells scattered throughout the area. The District has started a recharge program utilizing water obtained from the Metro- politan Water District which is released into the Whitewater Channel and allowed to percolate into the soil and thus add to the water table. Major additions to the Palm Desert water system during recent years have included construction of the million gallon Sandpiper Reservoir at Salt Cedar and Desert Lily, a one million gallon reservoir in the Thunderbird Country Club, together with a 2.5 million gallon reservoir to be constructed nearby in December 1975, and 2.5 million gallon reservoir on Alamo south of Homestead with an accompanying major pumping facility. Sewage System The CVCWD also has responsibility for waste water treatment within the Palm Desert area. While a large portion of the area continues to util- ize septic tanks , a system of treatment plants and their collector sys- tems is being developed. At present, the Palm Desert Country Club treatment plant is the only district-owned plant in operation. A new a _Z �-•m,�tution north of Cook Street above the stormwater channel . Regional wastewater collection lines have been installed to serve the City. This plant has an 7.B. 1 • ter+ initial capacity of 2.5 million gallons per day with an ultimate capacity of 20 mgd. This plant is expected to serve the urbanized area between Indian Wells and Cathedral City. Schools Public schools in Palm Desert are under the jurisdiction of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Three schools are presently operating within the City; Washington (grades K-2) ; Lincoln (grades 3-5) ; and the Palm Desert Middle School (grades 6-8) . High school students attend school in Indio. A high school site has been selected at the northwest corner of Cook Street and Avenue 44 but construction is not anticipated for at least another five years . Solid Waste Disposal The Palm Desert Disposal Service provides solid waste pick-up service in the Palm Desert area for both residential and commercial users . Solid waste is transported to the land fill site five miles southeast of Desert Hot Springs which is operated by Riverside County. No new sites are anticipated as being necessary for the expected population growth of the area although the company does desire to set up a transfer station in the Palm Desert area to reduce R transportation costs. Cultural Center The College of the Desert has begun a program to develop a cultural center which will hopefully lead to a center for the performing arts . The center, which is presently estimated to be a 6. 5 million dollar project}, will have, as its first phase, the construction of a 2,500 seat auditorium with services for performing groups . The second phase will concentrate on both music and the visual arts . Police Protection Police protection is provided by the Riverside County Sheriff' s Department. The Sheriff's Department provides response service to requests for service and investigatory services in criminal cases. The initial agreement between the City and the Sheriff' s Depart- ment for law enforcement services was to start with the minimum level of service that was provided to the area prior to incorpora- tion by the Sheriff' s Department and the California Highway Patrol . This is the present staffing pattern. The Sheriff's Department has the capability of providing, through contract, any level of law enforcement desired by the City. 7.6.2 A contract for law enforcement services can be written for any level desired by the City which would provide for proper con- trols by both parties. Constant review of the service is an admin- istrative function which is accomplished . The results of the review is the subject of discussion with the City and the basis for action r of upgrading. A number of private developments additionally provide internal security services for their residents. Problems Lack of adequate facilities for civic and cultural activities . Need area for group meetings, theatrical productions, etc. Lack of space for governmental services . Need for adequate local parks . Need to reduce transportation costs of solid waste disposal . Opportunities Potential for recreational activities at Living Desert preserve • and a sand dunes park. Great latitude in the location of public facility sites and the possibilities for achieving optimum locations . Public services may be utilized not only to provide convenient and efficient service but also a framework for developing the City s "image". Public Facilities Concepts ` The major focus within the Public Facilities Element is to develop a well integrated system of public services throughout the City. Rather than attempt to develop a single centered system, the emphasis is, whenever feasible, on a localized program through a multi-centered approach. The intent is to bring the services to the people instead of requiring the people to go to the services . As cities grow at the rapid pace that Palm Desert has, there is a frequent concern on the part of the residents that the pending "bigness" of the community will no longer allow them ready and easy access to their public servants. The policies within this element address this concern. Inherent as well within the concept of Public Facilities in Palm Desert is the development of a program of public services that will be economi - cal and at the same time reflect the service needs and desires of the City' s residents. Figure 7-1 indicates a variety of public facilities which may be either publicly or privately provided within the City as well as provide a reference for facilities which could be con- sidered within the design of the individual neighborhoods in Palm Desert. 7.B.3 PUPUTAiION „EaS LIfE rU�^ORT P08LIC FACILITY STAWAI105 LI.uaS _ Pooulatlm raNuired to uPPor[facll l[Y _— • MIT S—Y Y iai rf as County Study INSi ITUTIOVAC . Post v(i-c •ice ; t�arary •5 li'. . Chur cn I.T u Y[ t- • a er 0 ur osa c ytsa •0 IAir o • • 4 EC0.�AT I(1N 1 1 j E �� amen -•; 5 J. Irfant s' � v S • I I Chi ldren's Plavoa • ;�; Acs to urant ••2Y.'. . PlavNround • 'G 1�� I' n 3ar. saw et •c� I;, j+. i.Ymnes�um,n.yc ing Aooms, .•I Arts a e Crafts •.�,;U .Arta;a l�lerun :•I _ .,mall and i n Rantal �•: • �1uJi Corium •:2 U S vial not •I . f e Cluo ,•1 a� I door 5 m, Pool �� } I ealth Cluo r •I - Ice RinA Ry} 11 3c. Corm TV Srat ion • RECREATION II I i ]rice- I I •I j � l I 'S Tenn�src 2 S ': nq� •� 4. _ ;I o oo•• a i �3r - cap 9 � y 2 0 0 ul• t,zeo rona P N IS o 0 of art � :I o o a o•.I� 7 - •I E9UCATION •I • 0: 1. h.rn�ldre A '"01 T=. r lenen I � IC ad e w •AT. I, e. _ ary,Ee�c.0.eseurces I` °rn FIGURE 7-1 I . ��s erseenea ca a center: y2 n Pr= s o COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC C d naI I C,I le.e FACILITIES GUIDELINES Ile e II, U • I Y d - Sion• ` n t•a 5. HEALTH z cn r.,ni[; •r,o •I I 47 �meJnt • , >o •a ;lat • P • t E i , I• I Ixj I — t (• � ;, • _ Source: Adapted from +` ti1assachusetts Institute '—_,:i� tttr of Technology r INNOVATIONS IN NEW COMMUNITIES, MIT Press, Cambridge, 1973. .+ POR '•..car 1 -44 M 1 i t 7.B.3.a NOW VAOLO IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES GENERAL ELEMENT POLICIES The City shall : PROVIDE FOR POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF REGION SERVING COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL FACILITIES ADJACENT TO PALM DESERT CIVIC CENTER. WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENCOURAGE THE JOINT USE OF FACILITIES AS NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC SERVICE CENTERS FOR INFOR- MATION, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT OF JOINT FACILITIES FOR POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE WHERE ACTIVITIES CAN OCCUR ON A NONINTERFERING BASIS. WORK WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES AND LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP MULTIFUNCTIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE CENTERS IN KEY LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. PERIODICALLY SURVEY RESIDENTS TO DETERMINE PERCEIVED LEVELS OF SERVICE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO IDENTIFY SHORT- COMINGS. AWARD CONTRACTS TO PUBLIC AGENCIES OR PRIVATE CONTRACTORS IN ORDER TO REDUCE COSTS AND ENCOURAGE INNOVATION IN PROVISION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES. CONTRACT WITH OTHER ENTITIES, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, WHEN APPROPRIATE, FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEN THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE MORE ECONOMICAL OR SUPERIOR QUALITY, MORE AVAILABLE OR ACCESSIBLE, OR WILL GENERALLY SERVE THE NEEDS OF ALL OR PORTIONS OF PALM DESERT. REQUIRE THAT ALL DEVELOPMENT BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OTHER CITY PLANS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE NECESSARY SERVICES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THAT DEVELOPMENT. ANY DEVELOPMENT THAT IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PLANS WILL ADDI- TIONALLY PROVIDE FOR THE NECESSARY MODIFICATION OF SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE THAT UNPLANNED NEED. NOT ALLOW DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT ENSURING THAT COMMUNITY FACILITIES SUCH AS SCHOOLS, POLICE PROTECTION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, WILL BE AVAIL- ABLE FOR THAT DEVELOPMENT AT A LEVEL REQUIRED FOR THAT DEVELOPMENT. RECREATION ELEMENT POLICIES UTILIZE THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS IN GUIDING PARK AND RECREATION PLANNING: -- THE TERM "NEIGHBORHOOD PARK" SHALL MEAN ANY AREA OF LAND SET ASIDE AND IMPROVED SPECIFICALLY AS A HIGH ACTIVITY AREA, THE PRIMARY USE BEING FOR CHILDREN FIVE AND OVER WITHIN IMMEDIATE WALKING DISTANCE OF RELATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS . 7.P. 1 r. err � TT -- THE TERM "SMALL PLAY AREA" SHALL MEAN ANY AREA OF LAND THAT HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR RECREATIONAL USE, SPECIFICALLY FOR PRE-TEEN CHILDREN. , . -- THE TERM "REST AREA" SHALL MEAN ANY AREA OF LAND THAT HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY SET ASIDE AND IMPROVED TO PROVIDE REST AND RELAXATION TO PEDESTRIAN OR NON MOTOR TRAFFIC . REST AREAS CONSIST OF PERMANENT FACILITIES IN HARMONY WITH THEIR CONTIGUOUS ENVIRONMENT. -- THE TERM "DESERTBELT" SHALL MEAN ANY CONTIGUOUS AREA OF LAND FT THAT HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY SET ASIDE AND IMPROVED TO PROVIDE FOR PEDESTRIAN AND NON-VEHICULAR PATHS AND TRAILS OR AS PASSIVE LANDSCAPED SPACE. -- THE TERM "COMMUNITY RECREATION PARK" IS AN AREA SERVING A COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING OUTDOOR AND INDOOR FACILITIES TO MEET A MUCH WIDER RANGE OF RECREATION INTERESTS THAN THE NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION PARK AND IS PRIMARILY AN AREA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS . -- THE TERM "REGIONAL PARK" SHALL MEAN ANY LARGE OPEN SPACE AREA WHICH MAKES PROVISION FOR RECREATIONAL AND LESISURE TIME ACTIVITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY AS WELL AS THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, REQUIRE DEVELOPER DEDICATION OF PARK SPACE OR FEE IN LIEU AT THE RATE OF 4. 5 ACRES PER 1 ,000 POPULATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS . (SEE FIGURE 7-2 � . PURCHASE ADDITIONAL ACREAGES AT THE RATE OF 2.0 ACRES PER 1 ,000 POPULATION FOR COMMUNITY PARKS . (SEE FIGURE 7-2) ALLOW FLEXIBILITY WITHIN THE HEREIN MENTIONED STANDARDS TO REFLECT THE VARYING NEEDS OF DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS WHEN DETERMINING PARK ACREAGE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH NEIGHBORHOOD. UTILIZE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR NEIGHBOR- HOOD RECREATIONAL PARKS: -- LAND DEDICATED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION PARK PURPOSES MAY BE DEDICATED TO A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR PRIVATE MAINTEN- ANCE OR TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE , AT THE OPTION OF THE CITY. WHEN SAID NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS ARE PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAINTAINED, STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC NEIGH- BORHOOD PARKS SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO PRIVATE OWNED AND MAINTAINED NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS . DETERMINATION AS TO THE OUALITY OF MAINTENANCE CH,^!_'_ Rc zUIr c -^ �.R.Ir , ATV n: Tic DIRECTOR OF, ENVIRONMENT SERVICES . 7.P.2 i I FIGURE 7 - 2 PARK NEEDS i NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN COMMUNITY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK CITY LIMITS ACREAGE ACREAGE 1 6.4 14.3 2 3.2 7.3 3 3.9 8.7 4 6.7 15. 1 5 2.9 6.6 6 2.6 5.9 7 12.2 27.5 8 -- 11 2.9 6.6 WITHIN SPHERE OF INFLUENCE 7 -- ,;,i 8 4.5 10. 1 9 10.0 22.5 10 10.4 23.3 11 18.8 42.3 12 15.6 35.2 13 9.7 21 .9 14 7.8 17.4 15 -- -- 16 3.3 7.5 17 7.5 16.9 18 8.4 18.9 19 9.6 21 .6 20 1 .4 3.2 21 1 .8 4.0 22 4.0 9. 1 �i 23 1 .8 4.0 24 2. 7 6.0 25 1 .5 3.4 Total : 159.6 359.3 NOTE: The park needs are developed on the basis of projected populations and may be revised as a result of development of neighborhood specific plans. 7.P.2.a -- ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES SHALL BE MADE AND CONSTRUCTED BY THE DEVELOPER, OR WHEN A FEE IS PAID IN LIEU OF DEDICATION, BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET AND PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS. -- ENTIRE PARK AREAS SHALL BE GRADED AND IMPROVEMENTS SHALL INCLUDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE, LAWN, SHRUBS, TREES, AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, CONCRETE WALKWAYS AND WALKWAY LIGHTS . -- FURTHER, THE DETAILED LANDSCAPE AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION EMPLOYED BY THE CITY SHALL BE INCORPORATED. -- NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS SHALL BE LOCATED CENTRALLY TO THE RESID- ENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVED. -- WHEN CENTRALIZATION CAN BE ACHIEVED, NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS SHOULD ADJOIN AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OR SCHOOL SITE. SUCH PARKS SHALL BE A LOGICAL EXTENSION OF THE SCHOOL GROUND. -- MINIMUM SIZE OF EACH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SHALL BE SIX (6) ACRES AND NOT EXCEED TWELVE (12) ACRES, EXCLUDING TOT LOTS AND DESERTBELTS. -- SERVICE AREA OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS SHALL BE ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE; IN NO CASE SHALL THE FARTHEST DWELLING UNIT SERVED BE A GREATER DISTANCE THAN THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE. ALL IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED BY THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ACCORDING TO THESE ADOPTED CRITERIA. -- MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: --- ENTIRE AREA SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROPOSED CHARACTER OF THE AREA AND SHALL INCLUDE GRADING, LANDSCAPING AND PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE FOOT PATHS SHALL BE OF CONDITIONED LOCAL MATERIALS ONE TWO-ACRE SITE WHICH SHALL BE PLANTED AND MAIN- TAINED AS A GRASSY AREA --- TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: CHILDREN' S PLAY AREA IN ADDITION TO TOT LOTS SWIMMING POOL (AT THE RATE OF 1/2 SQ. FT. PER PERSON FOR AREA SERVED) TENNIS COURTS (AT THE RATE OF 1 FOR EACH 2O00 PERSONS) BASEBALL/SOFTBALL, FOOTBALL AREA (AT THE RATE OF 1 BASEBALL DIAMOND PER 6000 PEOPLE; 1 SOFTBALL DIAMOND FOR EACH 6000 PEOPLE; 1 FOOTBALL/SOCCER FIELD FOR EACH 1500 PEOPLE) BA.S!ETRa.L' ��rOLi �vgA�ii A.RE�.: --- WHEN A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVES A PREDOMINANTLY RETIRE- MENT COMMUNITY, A MULTI PURPOSE COMMUNITY CENTER . 7.P.3 • I i BUILDING MAY BE PROVIDED IN LIEU OF THE RECREATIONAL ' IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED IN THE ABOVE ITEM. -- IN PRIVATELY OWNED NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, PUBLIC ACCESS SHALL BE LIMITED TO GREENBELTS , PATHS AND TRAILS, AND ACCESS RESTRICTED TO HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR GUESTS . UNDER AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMEOWNERS ' ASSOCIATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLUBHOUSES, CHANGING ROOMS, POOLS, TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL COURTS AND OPEN PLAYFIELD ACTIVITIES MAY BE USED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC . -- WHEN DEVELOPMENT IS IMPENDING AND FEES WILL BE PAID IN LIEU OF DEDICATION, THE CITY SHALL, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, OBTAIN FIXED PRICE OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE THE LAND TO BE DEVELOPED AS A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. SA-ID OPTIONS SHALL BE EXERCISED WHEN FEES ARE COL- LECTED. WHEN SUCH OPTIONS ARE HELD BY THE CITY, THE FEES IN LIEU OF DEDICATION MAY BE DETERMINED BY A PRORATED SHARE OF THE TOTAL OPTION PRICE. -- ADEQUATE PARKING FACILITIES SHALL BE PROVIDED. UTILIZE. THE FOLLOWING GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COM- MUNITY PARKS . -- SERVICE AREAS OF COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL BE ONE HALF TO THREE MILES OR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR SQUARE MILES WITHIN THE CITY. I -- WHENEVER POSSIBLE, COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL BE ORIENTED i TOWARDS SERVING THE NEEDS OF ONE OR MORE NEIGHBORHOODS . -- COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL PROVIDE SUCH FACILITIES AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPETITION SIZE SWIMMING POOLS, TENNIS COURTS, FIELD ORIENTED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, SOCCER AND OTHER COMPARABLE ACTIVE SPORTS . -- SUCH PARKS MAY INCLUDE SPECIAL PURPOSE AREAS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ECOLOGICAL PRESERVES , MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES, PICNIC AREAS AND GARDENS , PROVIDING THAT THE PARK AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL, IN THE EVALUATION OF DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, HAVE BEEN MET. -- COMMUNITY PARKS SHALL PROVIDE A RECREATION CENTER, THE FACILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MULTI PURPOSE CLASS AND ASSEMBLY ROOMS, FOOD PREPARATION FACILITIES , GENERAL STORAGE SPACES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACES, REST ROOMS. 7.P.4 AND CHANGE FACILITIES AND/OR GYMNASIUM. -- ADEQUATE PARKING SHALL BE PROVIDED. ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOT LOTS WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GENERAL STANDARDS: -- ONE MULTI PURPOSE PLAN STRUCTURE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EACH TOT LOT. -- TOT LOTS ARE TO BE INTEGRATED INTO DESERTBELTS OR NEIGHBOR- HOOD PARKS. -- WHEN TOT-.LOTS ARE LOCATED NEXT TO A PUBLIC STREET, A FENCE WITH VERTICAL MEMBERS NOT MORE THAN TWELVE INCHES APART SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED. PLAY AREAS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF DRAINED SAND AND/OR GRASS. ALL SAND AREAS SHALL BE AT '-EAST 18 INCHES DEEP. -- PLAY AREAS SHALL BE ADEQUATELY LANDSCAPED TO PROVIDE SHADE AND RELIEF FROM THE SUN, AND BE IN THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THIS SECTION. -- A WATERING SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED TO WET THE SAND AND PLANTINGS. -- A MINIMUM OF TWO BENCHES SHALL BE PROVIDED AND PLACED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO FACILIATE SUPERVISION OF PLAY WITHIN THE TOT LOT SITE. ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF REST AREAS WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GENERAL STANDARDS : -- MINIMUM SIZE OF EACH AREA SHALL BE ONE QUARTER ACRE. -- REST AREAS ARE TO BE LOCATED AT THREE QUARTER MILE INTERVALS ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. -- IMPROVEMENTS SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: BENCHES AT LEAST TWO IN NUMBER --- LANDSCAPING, CONGRUENT WITH THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THIS SECTION ___ WATER FOUNTAIN FACILITIES SHADE PRODUCING FACILITIES OR LANDSCAPING 7.P. 5 'x. CULTURAL AND CIVIC FACILITIES ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONALLY ORIENTED CULTURAL CENTER IN COOPERATION WITH THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT. CONTINUE WORK TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CIVIC CENTER IN PALM DESERT WHICH WILL SERVE RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE NEEDS. SCHOOLS • CONTINUE TO COORDINATE NEIGHBORHOOD AND DISTRICT PLANNING WITH THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SO THAT SCHOOL SITES MAY BE RESERVED AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN PHASE WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT. LIBRARIES • PROVIDE LIBRARY SPACE AT THE RATE OF ONE SQUARE FOOT PER 5 RESIDENTS BY MEANS OF EITHER A COUNTY OR CITY LIBRARY SYSTEM. SEWAGE SYSTEM ESTABLISH A CALENDAR FOR CONVERTING EACH AREA FROM SEPTIC TANKS TO A SEWER SYSTEM. REQUIRE ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS TO STREET. ALLOW NEW DEVELOPMENTS ONLY WHERE SEWAGE SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS AS A CITY SERVICE. COORDINATE THE LOCATION FOR LANDFILL OPERATIONS WITH THE COUNTY TO EXCLUDE THOSE AREAS WHICH WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO EITHER DEVELOPED OR OPEN SPACE AREAS. DEVELOP DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION STUDIES REGARDING THE NEED, TIMING, AND LOCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR TRANSFER STATIONS WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA. WATER ALLOW NEW DEVELOPMENT ONLY WHEN SUFFICIENT WATER IS AVAILABLE TO ,MEET DOMESTIC USE AS WELL AS FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. 7.P.6 'L 3' I i REQUIRE THE COACHELLA VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO MEET ALL CODE REGULATIONS REGARDING WATER PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMESTIC USE AND FIRE PROTECTION. DRAINAGE SYSTEM DEVELOP A DRAINAGE SYSTEM PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE BY UPDATING AND IMPROVING ON THE "REPORT ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE FOR THE PALM DESERT AREA" PREPARED IN 1968. REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO HANDLE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS WITHIN THEIR OWN PROPERTY. POLICE PROTECTION ESTABLISH LOCAL REPRESENTATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE CITY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE AND PURSUE THOSE ACTIONS WHICH WOULD LEAD TO GREATER COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOCAL CITIZENRY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL OF THE CITY. i 1 i i i I i i i i l I Case No. GPA 02-78 May 30, 1978 Attachment B Press Release Mailed to : Daily News The Desert Sun The Enterprise KDES (Radio) KABL-TV KGUY (Radio) KMIR-TV KPLM-TV KPSI (Radio) KPSH-FM (Radio) Palm Desert Post KCMJ (Radio) KCMS (Radio) Public Notices posted at : Post Office Washington School Palm Desert Library Lincoln School Middle School Market Basket Safeway Smith' s Food King Attachment C C IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES The City shall SUPPORT THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIVING DESERT RESERVE AS A WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND MUSEUM OF THE DESERTS NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHILIP L. BOYD DEEP CANYON RESEARCH CENTER AS A WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND NATURAL LABORATORY. SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIG HORN SHEEP REFUGE MANAGED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME AS AN ENCLO- SURE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS OF THIS RARE SPECIES. SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE DESERT SLENDER SALAMANDER, AN ENDANGERED SPECIES. DESIGNATE THE SAND DUNE PARK SHOWN IN THE LAND USE ELEMENT AS A WILDLIFE AND NATURAL PRESERVE, AND ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA FOR THIS AREA: \ -- NO DEVELOPMENT WILL BE ALLOWED EXCEPT FOR NON-INTENSIVE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SUCH AS HIKING TRAILS AND PICNICKING AREAS. -- THE AREA SHOULD BE USED FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES WHICH DEAL WITH THE UNIQUE SAND DUNE GEOMORPHOLOGY, FLORA AND FAUNA. • DEVELOP NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY PARKS AS WELL AS EQUESTRIAN/ BICYCLE/HIKING TRAILS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS AUTHORIZED IN ELEMENT 7 - PUBLIC FACILITIES. RETAIN THE ARCHAEOLOGIC SITES AT INDIAN WELLS, POINT HAPPY, AND IN ANY AREAS WHERE POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGIC RESOURCES MAY EXIST. CONSIDER THE PROTECTION OF THESE RESOURCES WHEN DEVELOPMENT IS LIKELY TO OCCUR AS EITHER TEMPORARY OR PER- MANENT OPEN SPACE. -- THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A SITE, OR PORTION OF A SITE, IS TO BE PERMANENTLY PRESERVED AS OPEN SPACE SHOULD BE BASED ON EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY A PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGIST. THIS EVIDENCE SHOULD BE COMPILED FROM A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE SITE IN QUESTION. 6.4.P. i • 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE May 31 , 1978 APPLICANT CITY OF PALM DESERT P. 0. Box 1977 Palm Desert. CA 92260 CASE NO. : GPA 02-78 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of May3O, 1978 . XX CONTINUED TO June 14th DENIED APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR CONCURRENCE WITH 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 Director of Environmental Services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSSION cc: Applicant C.V.C.W.D. File Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission May 17 , 1978 Page Four VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont . ) C. Case No . CUP 07-76 (Cont . ) Chairman Berkey asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the case. Being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Kryder asked if Condition No . 11 regarding the t existing billboard would be taken care of soon . Mr . Williams stated that before the applicant could start building it would have to be taken down and also it was under the Sign Amortization ruling and would have to be removed soon one way or another . On a motion by Commissioner Snyder , seconded by Commissioner Kryder, the Commission approved the extension of Case No . CUP 07-76 by Planning Commission Resolution No. 356 ; carried unanimously (4-0) . VII . JOINT HEARING ..�A AND RECREATION COMMISSION A. Case o . GPPA 02-78 , ity of Palm Desert , Applicant Consideration of a proposed General Plan Amendment which would incorporate the proposed Parks and Re- creation Element into the adopted Palm Desert General Plan . Mr. Williams reviewed the report and noted that the intent of the report is to propose land for a land bank for future use as parks or open space. Commissioner Kelly asked about land to be used for a motor- j R�s's . Mr. Williams stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has asked that the City contact the County about land for this purpose . Commissioner Snyder referred to the Sand Dune Preserve and the opposition that was apparent during the previous public hearing. He stated that the Commission needed to make a comment on this . Commissioner Bjerke noted that at their next meeting the Commission would have comments to be presented regarding this issue . There was some discussion regarding public notice of the next Planning Commission meeting and a series of press releases to let the people know what the City is planning in the way of park and recreation for the area. A map of the proposals being made by the City would also be helpful . Commissioner Bjerke noted the Christina Sinatra information that the Commissioners were in receipt of and he hoped that the Com- mission would have some comment to make . Commissioner Driskel stated that the Park and Recreation Com- mission is appealing for something to be done now for these kids . She then introduced two middle-school students who wished to speak in behalf of the youth of the City. DOWD, 74777 Yucca Tree Dr . , addressed the Commission noting the need for something for he youth today after school and weekends . _ �- A bowling alley or something to do to keep the the youth busy. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission May 17 , 1978 Page Five VII . JOINT HEARING WITH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (Cont . ) A. Case No . GPA 02-78 (Cont . ) SIDNEY JOHNSON, 72-667 Yucca Tree Dr . , addressed the Commission and stated that the Teen Center needs to be enlarged as it only really serves the youth that are in its immediate area. She also stated that a small park for Frisbie throwing , an area for skateboarding or a motorcycle park. and in general a place where the youth can get together is what the youth want . There was some discussion between the girls and the Commissioners regarding the activities that are available to youth in the area and what the girls feel is n-eded in the way of activities . It was concluded that there is a need for numerous activities to keep the youth busy , whether it is constructive or recreational . Commissioner Kelly stated the the Commissioners should take the document regarding the Christina Sinatra Youth Center home and review it prior to the meeting of May 30 , and that input be relayed to the City Council . Mr. Williams noted that Olsen park is being reworked and that the Palm Desert Community Center is getting air conditioning and this will allow the Center to have daytime activities during the summer . It was agreed by both Commissions that the subject would be discussed further at the next meeting which would be May 30, this would allow both Commissions time to review and study the issue . lOn a motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Snyder , the Commission continued the Public Hearing to the meeting of May 30, 1978; carried unanimously (4-0) . VIII . OLD BUSINESS - None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. 1 . Consideration of 1973-79 Capital Improvements proposed by the City of Palm Desert . (Joint session with Parks and Recreation Commission. ) Mr. Williams reviewed the first nine proposals and indicated to the Commissioners that the City Council needs input on these items . Mr. Beebe reviewed item 10 and noted the streets proposed for resurfacing. A. 2 . Review of proposed landscaping for the Palm Desert Community Park Extension . Mr . Williams noted that the proposed expansion to the Community Park may not be done in this fiscal year , but should occur by next fall , due to budgetary problems. Commissioner Driskel asked whose decision it was that the area ` for the proposed expansion of the park was not a suitable site -for . the LJ Teen Center. Mr . Williams noted that it was a decision reached prior t '/T the creation of the Parks and Recreation Commission . On a motion by Commissioner Kelly , seconded by Commissioner Kryder the Commission approved the proposed projects finding that they are in conformance with the adopted Palm Desert General Plan , by Planning Commission Resolution No. 357; carried unanimously (4-0) . s o0 a e 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE May 18, 1978 APPLICANT City of Palm Desert P. 0. Box 1977 Palm Desert, CA 92260 CASE NO. : GPA 02-78 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of May 17, 1978 . XX CONTINUED TO May 30, 1978 DENIED APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR CONCURRENCE WITH 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 Director of Environmental Services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSSION cc: Applicant C.V.C.W.D. File PROOF OF PUBLICATION This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIAI 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 ----- -----CITY -OF---PALM---DESERT_----------- Riverside, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior CASE NO. GPA 02-78 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 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PALM DESERT„ said newspaper and not In any supplement thereof on CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED GENERAL the following dates to-wit: PLAN AMENDMENT WOULD INCORPO- RATE THE PROPOSED PARKS AND RECREATTIQN ELEMENT INTO 7'HE ADOPTED PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN. CASE NO. GPA 02-78' MIAy� 4� �97$ NOTICE IS HEREBY-GIV- EN that a Public Hearingwuill - - -- - - - .. be held before the Palm De- sert Planning Commission to consider a proposed General Plan Amendment which would incorporate the Proposed Parks and Recreation,Ele- ment in to the Adopted-Palm ---------------_--------------------- -_ Desert General Plan. SAID Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 1978,at 1:00 P.M. in the.Co n- cil Chambers in the Palm De- sert City Hall, 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert,Cali- I certify (or declare) under penalty or perjury that the f rnia,all whirl, d P and P Y P I Y aarreC invied toe attend Persons foregoing is true and correct. PAUL A. WILLIAMS Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission PDP-514t1 Signature Date May --, --------- 197---- at Palm Desert, California %we INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Pal m Desert TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Palm Desert Planning Commission FROM: Secretary to the Park and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: Review of the Parks and Recreation DATE: April 18, 1978 Element of the Palm Desert General Plan Attached hereto is a copy of the second draft of the Parks and Re- creation element of the Palm Desert General Plan as approved by the Park and Recreation Commission at their regular meeting of March 27, 1978. The Park and Recreation Commission requested this joint study session to review said plan element with o a joint Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for ay 17, 197 . Q__ � C�_ PAUL WILLIAMS, Secretary rk/ks , CITY of PALM DESERT INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STAFF ONLY Case No. : Related Case(s) : Received By: TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATION FOR / Q/'� G � Xeo----iC,4ew G�1P�6r,71 / (Type of Permit) APPLICANT e. e le "o/ L.,� �J (Please Print or Type) ADDRESS /c� 7� /'/�/C��L 1-2a /'�'!Ce-, d. �"/" r �7 (Please Print or Type) Street 11 City State Zip Code r Telephone I. Background Information: �J ,/ 1. Nature o f ject or 'j lvi e�ar� �� a�f� /�2���=�-cv�i G'�e�P'�� h' - T . No. of Units (if residential): — dwelling units. Gross Floor Area (if commercial or industrial) : square feet. 2. General Location and Size: 3. Is the project a phase or a portion of a larger project? YES V NO If so, identify the larger project: 4. Has an Initial Study or Environmental Impact Rep t previously been prepared that includes all or part of the project? YES NO If so, give date su tt d and ti e of- project, II. Environmental Impacts: Please answer the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space. The applicant should be able to substantiate his response to every question. Ex- planations of all "yes/maybe" answers are required in the final section of this re- port. 1. Land (topography, soils, geology) YES or MAYBE NO (a) Does the project site involve a unique landform or biological area, such as beaches, sand dunes, marshes, etc. ? (b) Will there be construction on slopes of 25% or greater? (c) Will the project result in the removal of natural resources for commercial purposes, such as rock, sand, gravel, oil, plants, or minerals? Department of Environmental Services Form 9 City of Palm Desert Initial Study of Environmental Impact Page Two II. Environmental Impacts: (continued) YES or MAYBE NO (d) Will the project involve grading in excess of 300 cubic yards? ✓ (e) Is the project site located on or adjacent to a known earthquake fault or an area of soil in- stability (subsidence, landslide, or severe blowsand)? 2. Water - (a) Is the project located within a flood plain, a natural drainage channel, or streambed? (b) Will the project significantly increase the rate and amount of surface water runoff? (c) Will the project result in the contamina- tion or deterioration in quality of ground water? 3. Flora and Fauna (a) Are there any rare or endangered species of / plant life in or near the project area? (b) Will any nature trees be removed? (c) Is the project site adjacent to, or does it include a habitat, food source, water source, nesting place or breeding place for a rare or endangered wildlife species? (d) Is the project located inside or within 200 feet of a wildlife refuge or reserve? 4. Pollution (Air, Water, Noise, Land) (a) Will the project create dust, fumes, smoke, or odors? (b) Will the project result in the generation of noise levels in excess of those currently existing in the area or in the exposure of people to noise levels above 65dBA? (c) Will the project involve potentially hazardous materials, including pesticides, herbicides, other toxic substances, or radio-active material? (d) Will the proposed project produce light or glare? (e) Does the project require variance from estab- lished environmental standards (e.g. air quality, / noise, water quality)? y 5. Circulation (a) Is the project expected to cause an increase in motor vehicle traffic patterns or volumes? (b) Will the project involve the use of off-the- / road vehicles? ✓/ (c) Will the project overload existing parking facilities? iJ City of Palm Desert Initial Study of Environmental Impact Page Three II. Environmental Impacts: (continued) YES or MAYBE NO 6. Public Services and Utility Facilities (a) Will septic tanks be utilized for sewage disposal? (b) Will the project overload any of the fol- lowing: (1) Fire Protection? (2) Police Protection? (3) Schools? �L (4) Parks or Other Recreational Facilities? (5) Electric Power or Natural Gas (6) Communication Systems? (7) Water Supply? / (8) Sewer System? (9) Stormwater Drainage System? (10) Solid Waste and Disposal? (c) Will the project require the extension of / existing public utility lines? / (d) Will the project employ equipment which could interfere with existing communication and/or / defense systems? (e) Is the project located within the flight path / or noise impact area of an airport? (f) Does the project incorporate measures for the efficient use or conservation of energy and water? 7. Land Use (a) Is the proposed project expected to result in other changes in the land use, either on or off the project site? (b) Could the project serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas, or increase de- velopment intensity of already developed areas? �/✓ (c) Is the project inconsistent with any adopted General Plan, Specific Plan, or present zoning? (d) Does the project involve lands currently pro- tected under the Williamson Act or an Open Space Easement? (e) Is the site for the proposed project within the Scenic Preservation Overlay District or will the project obstruct any scenic view from existing / residential areas, public lands, or public roads? (f) Will the proposed project displace a large number or people from an established area or create a de- / mand for additional housing? y City of Palm Desert Initial Study of Environmental Impact Page Four II. Environmental Impacts: (continued) YES or MAYBE NO 8. Mandatory Findings of Significance (a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or pre-history? (b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term en- vironmental goals? (c) Does the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (d) Does the project have environmental effects _ which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either direcly or indirectly? III. Discussion of Impacts: Please briefly explain your answer to question 6(f) and, if you have answered yes to any of the questions in Section II, why you believe that that aspect of the project will have no significant adverse environmental effect. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND Olu LETE. (Date) (Project Spondol CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION APPLICANTS' GUIDE TO PROCEDURES I. FILING PROCEDURE: Prior to submittal the applicant shall discuss his pro- posal with the Planning staff to determine whether or not the proposal is in conformance with the General Plan and to determine zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, or other requirements. II. GENERAL INFORMATION: A. Meetings: 1) City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers in the City Hall , 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane. 2) Planning Commission meetings are held on Tuesday, nine (9) days prior to the first Council meeting of the month, also at 7:00 Ph1 in the Council Chambers and Wednesday, eight (8) days prior to the second Council meeting of the month, at 1 :00 PM in the Council Chambers. 3) The Design Review Board convenes on Tues- day, a week before the Planning Commission, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. B. Public Hearing: Public hearings are held when the City considers re- quests for a change of zone, variance, conditional use permit, general plan amendment, etc. Legal notices for these hearings are published in the Palm Desert Post at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Public hearing items before the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency are published in the Desert Sun. C. Appeals: Where the Zoning Ordinance provides for appeal to the City Council or Planning Commission, the appeal shall be made within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision by filing an application of appeal with the Director of Environmental Services. D. Fees: All required fees are listed in the Fee Schedule, as approved by the City Council . E. Building Permits : Building permits are issued by the Department of Building and Safety and are required before any new construction, re- construction , plumbing, mechanical work is commenced. F. Business License: Prior to engaging in an enterprise for profit, zoning and building code clearance for the proposed use is required and a city business license obtained. Application should be made to the Code En- forcement Supervisor. G. Private Deed Restrictions : Many parcels of land in the City of Palm Desert are subject to private covenants, conditions , and deed restrictions which may conflict with the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance. - The applicant is responsible for resolving conflicts with deed restriction requirements. -2- III_. DESCRIPTION OF THE TYPES OF APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED FEES: ACTION REQUESTED GENERAL INFORMATION PLANNED DISTRICT -PD Provides detailed information on new DEVELOPMENT PLAN development in the Planned Residential (PR) , Planned Commercial (PC) , or Plan- (Planning Commission and Council ned Indistrial (PI) zones. Action Required) Application Fee: PR Zone with C/Z re- quest $450 + 2 DU - $1 ,000 Max. No C/Z request $325 + $2 DU - $1 ,000 Max; PC or PI Zone with C/Z request $650 without C/Z request $550. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -CUP Where certain uses may create potential problems , the Palm Desert Municipal Code (Planning Commission Action Required) provides that conditional` use permits shall be required "so that they may be located properly with respect to the ob- jectives of the zoning regulations. " Application Fee: A, RE, R-1 , R-2, R-3, C-1 , SI , P & OS zones - one acre or less $140, one acre plus $250 + $10/acre. D, S, N, SP, H overlays - same unless base district requires CUP + 50'Z,. ADJUSTMENT -ADJ The Palm Desert Municipal Code provides for an adjustment to the terms of the (Approval of Zoning. Administrator zoning ordinance to allow minor reductions Required) in yard setbacks or parking requirements. Application Fee: S30 VARIANCE -VAR A variance from the terms of the zoning ordinance may be obtained only when , be- (Planned Commission Action Required) cause of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, or topography, the strict application of the Ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. Application Fee: $50 residential lot; of er. CHANGE OF ZONE -C/Z A change of zone request may be initiated by the owner or authorized agent of the (Planning Commission and Council owner of property. All zoning designations Action Required must be in conformance to the General Plan or any specific plan for that area. Application Fee: $325 -3- ACTION REQUESTE GETERAL INFORMATION GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT -GPA Amendments of these plans are processed in REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT -RPA conformance to State Law and the ordinances SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT -SPA and resolutions of the City of Palm Desert. (Planning Commission and Council Application Fee: $500 Action Required. Redevelopment Agency Action Required) TEMPORARY USE PERMIT -TUP To regulate temporary uses such as art sales, Christmas tree sales , garage sales, subdivi- (Approval of Zoning Administrator sion sales office, and model homes so that Required) they will not be detrimental to surrounding property. Application Fee: $10 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT -HOP To regulate the use of business activities (Approval of Zoning Administrator in residential neighborhoods. Required) Application Fee: $0 CERTIFICATE OF USE -CRT A use certificate insures that each new or expanded use of a structure or site complies (Approval of Zoning Administrator with all applicable provisions of the Palm Required) Desert Municipal Code. Application Fee: $0 SIGN PERMIT -S Regulates the size, color, and location of signs throughout the City. No sign may be (Approval of Planning Disision erected without an approved sign permit. Staff Required; Design Review Board/Planning Commission Action Application Fee: Staff Review - $0- Required for Large Signs - See (less than $100 in value) DRB Process) $10-($100 - $500 in value) DRB & PC Review $15 TIME EXTENSION Where permits or approvals have been granted for a specific time period, time extensions (Depending on use, may require ap- may be granted by the appropriate agency or proval of Zoning Administrator, Plan body. ning Commission or City Council ) Application Fee: $50, if public hearing is required. AMENDMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Assures flexibility of the City's regulatory PLAN, CUP, VARIANCE, PLOT process due to unforeseen problems. PLAN APPROVAL Application Fee: $50, if public nearing is (Annrovi„e bodv varies with nature required. n f rf'+)-.Irns y) ACTION REQUESTED GENERAL INFORMATION DRB PROCESS -SF Review of landscaping, architecture, colors -MF and materials, and other zoning requirements (Requires approval of Planning -C prior to submittal for a building permit. Division staff or Design Review Board and Planning Commission) Application Fee: Single family $15 Other $50 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP -PM To regulate the subdivision-of property (Review by Planning Commission) involving 4 or less parcels. Application Fee: $50 FINAL PARCEL MAP Final adoption of plans and performance (Approved by City Council ) bonds on required subdivision improvements. Application Fee: $100 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP -TR To regulate the subdivision of property (Review by Planning Commission and involving 5 or more parcels. City Council) Application Fee: $250 + $2.50 per lot FINAL TRACT MAP Final adoption of plans and performance bonds on required subdivision improvements. (Approved by City Council ) Application Fee: $100 + $6.00 per lot REVISED TENTATIVE MAP To provide for flexibility in the sub- division process necessitated by unfore- (Review by Dir. of Environmental seen circumstances. Services, may be reviewed by Planning Commission) Application Fee: $50 + $2. 50 per add. lot APPEALS - ALL TYPES -APL The Palm Desert Municipal Code establishes the appeal process for various types of (Appeal agency based upon nature projects to insure maximum consideration of project) of individual applications. Application Fee: $50, if public hearing is required INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 requires an assessment of the impacts (Submit to Planning Division Staff) of proposed projects which require a dis- cretionary approval by the City. Application Fee: $30 GENER INFORMATION ACTION REQUESTED Detailed environmental analysis alysisrom ap oject f .ppro EIR REVIEW! posed impacts resulting which may have adverse environmental con- (Requires Planning Commission action, sequences. may require City Council action) Application Fee: $550 OTHER EIR FORM #1 CITY OF PALM DESERT NEGATIVE DECLARATION Case No. : PARK AND RECREATION ELEMENT Applicant : CITY OF PALM DESERT 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, P. 0. Box 1977 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Description of Project: The proposed project is the Parks and Recreation Element of the Palm Desert General Plan. The purpose of the plan shall be to provide a land bank for future park and recreation areas to serve the ultimate population of Palm Desert . Finding: The project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and no further environmental documentation will be required. Justification: The project is compatible with the Palm Desert General Plan and College of the Desert Area Specific Plan. The initial study for the project on file at the Palm Desert City Hall indicates that there will be no adverse environmental effects as a result of the action proposed by the subject project . Any interested citizen may appeal this determination to the Planning Commission within eight (8) days of the date of the posting of public notice by filing an appeal in accordance with Resolution No. 77-7 with the Department of Environmental Services located at 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California. If no appeal is filed within said time, this determination shall be final. Date Filed with County Clerk (within five days) May 1, 1978 Date Public Notice Is Posted: May 4, 1978 cc: Applicant Date Appeal Period Expires: County Clerk File May 14, 1978 Bulletin Board