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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGPA 93-3 Land Use & Circulation RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS 'B' AND 'C' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 1631, adopted November 16, 1993, has recommended approval of amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89, " in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the loth day of March, 1994, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider approving a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all 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 justify its actions : 1 . The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. 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 city council in this case. 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby approved. RESOLUTION NO. 94 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 14th day of April, 1994, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BENSON, CRITES, BELLY, SNYDER, WILSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE S. R ILSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R.` GILLIGAN, pity Clerk City of Palm Desert California 2 'fir✓ *mole RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the .California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Update The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. • April 14 1994 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUN Y DEVELOPMENT 3 wo RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 TABLE OF CONTENTS r..� Page No. I. INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II. CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C. Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management 6 III. GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C. Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI. BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 ' a LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii err CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert's commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert's long range goals and objectives. The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302(b) provides that the Circulation Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 131 1993 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways. For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards. Bikeway standards are also defined. II. CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways. Highway 74 north of Highway ill to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 ' ►' " RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Whitewater Storm Channel. During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. An all weather crossing at Portola Avenue keeps this street open through all but the worst flooding situations. At this time the Cook Street all weather crossing is under construction with completion expected May of 1993. Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city's street system. Among. these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, College of the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Being located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets. Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city's recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 A. GENERAL Goal 1: Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1. 1: The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1.2 : Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts. Policy 1.3: New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2: Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections. Policy 2. 1: Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service "C", the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2.2: Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2. 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2.3: New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 .4: All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2. 1. Policy 2.5: Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles. Policy 2. 6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial. Policy 2.7 : Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants. 9 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2.8: A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city's traffic signals. Policy 2.9: Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2. 10: Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11: Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions. C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3: Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3. 1: A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3.2: Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts. Policy 3.3: Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3.4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT logo RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 3.5: The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3.6: Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4: Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements. Policy 4.2: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as a means of 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4 .3: Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4 .4 : Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus .pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets. Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community wall enclosures. Policy 4 .5: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers. E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5: Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5.1: New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5.2: Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5.3: Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval. Policy 5.4 : Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles. 14 terra CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5.5: The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5.6: Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites. Policy 5.7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts . Policy 5 . 8 : Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5.9: The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5. 10: The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways. F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7: Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 fir►' CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses. Policy 7 .2: Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic. Policy 7 .3: The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips. Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 .5: The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies. 17 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 7 .6: The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1 . The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop solutions. 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city's buildout circulation plan. 3. The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELENENT JANUARY 13, 1993 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications. Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails. Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments. 5 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. '94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial. 6. The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. B. The public works department shall monitor and manage the city' s Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689. V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK A description of each road classification is as follows: Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations. It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks. - Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median (if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets. Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of 4 limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* .LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal. B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays. Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1. Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors. In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1. The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway' s ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The .following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. 24 r moo, CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-4w C D E Six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100, 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. one of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT . CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system-have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets. Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1. Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10. 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel. 26 fir► CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 3. Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of E1 Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and E1 Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI . BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3. Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows: Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists. A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum five-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is a minimum four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with parking off the pavement, and minimum five feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas. Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be considered as Class III bikeways. 28 r EXHIBIT 1 aa-se ww ' COLLECTOR STREET ,oe WPJW •Ir SECONDARY ROADWAY low air W ,r rr ,r e � • �' rr ,r as�k SCENIC SFCONDARY ROADWAY ,W ,on ww 7W 12l e' tr Ir n tr lr 40' MAJO LIGHFARE -"r WW ,W-12V ww se�-ca 81-1 L ,r L it a v it rr 17-Ir ssr�k E _ ARTERIAL STREET * SCENIC EASEMENT (Variable), where appropriate. DATE 7-30-92 FIGURE 1GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ROADWAY SCALE NTS CROSS SECTIONS /`ATV nr PC' U '1C^C4T "WRCULATION NETWORK CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGEND: ' A4w&*&*4w* ARTERIAL STIIEET _ .wgreagw.' YAj"TNONOYONfARS u•. a. .t .love 4 :a:�ul r aaw' SCENRS SECONDARY r gessagagglos SECONDARY ROADWAY a...a.aa.a.a.a COLECTOR STREET ............• ADOPTED SPHERE * I CRY LWIT PROPOSSO SINCE? 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LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS 6 A. Residential Density 6 B. Land Use Categories 7 III . EXISTING LAND USES 11 A. Incorporated Area 11 B. Unincorporated Area 13 IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT 13 A. Residential 13 B. Commercial 14 V. LAND USE AREAS 15 A. Area 1 : Hillside Area 15 B. Area 2 : South Palm Desert 16 C. Area 3: Commercial Core Area 17 1 . Subarea 1: North Highway 111/Alessandro 18 2 . Subarea 2 : South Highway 111-Desert Sun Building to El Paseo 21 3. Subarea 3: South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue 22 4 . Subarea 4 : Gateways 24 i RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 (Table of Contents Continued) D. Area 4: Palma Village 25 E. Area 5: North Sphere 28 1. Incorporated Area 29 2 . Unincorporated Area 30 F. Area 6 : Cook/Hovley Industrial Area 32 G. Area 7 : Unincorporated Area South of the City Limits 34 ii LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title I Incorporated Area Land Use 12 II Designation/Acres 13 III Designation/Acres/Dwelling Units/Intensity 14 IV Land Use Designation/Acres/Square Footage 14 Exhibit No. Title 1 Land Use Map 35 iii RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION A. REQUIREMENTS The State of California Planning and Zoning Law requires that a land use element be prepared as part of a general plan as follows: Government Code Section 65302(a) : A land use element which designates the proposed general distributions and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan. The land use element shall also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas. CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 The land use element has the broadest scope of the state required elements as it represents a composite of the policies and issues contained in the other elements. The land use element of the Palm Desert General Plan is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert. It identifies and establishes the City's policies regarding future development patterns, density, intensity and land use relationships. The land use element seeks to provide sufficient land for all the needs of the community while preserving the quality of the environment. This document is an update to the land use element included in the 1980 General Plan. The purpose of this update is to include the those areas which have been annexed to the City and those areas which have had a change in land use designation as a result of a general plan amendment. B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS The land use element of the General Plan represents a composite of the other elements in physical form. In differing degrees, all of the elements of the General Plan will contain policies or proposals which relate to the land 2 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 use element. The following discusses the relationship of other elements to the land use element. Seismic Safety: This element defines areas suitable or not suitable for urbanization or development of a particular type. Public Safety: This element identifies areas for public safety land uses such as potential sites for additional fire stations or sheriff facilities. Circulation: Probably the element most closely associated with the Land Use Element, it designates the major roads proposed to serve the expected land uses. The nature, routing, and design of circulation facilities are major factors in the determination of land use ( and vice versa) . Open Space/Conservation: Together they define lands to be preserved in a natural state and other lands for urban purposes. Also, they define criteria, standards, and programs needed to control the impact of . physical development activities on the natural environment. 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Housing: The Land Use Element indicates the location, density, and intensity of residential uses throughout the planning area. Public Facilities: The Land Use Element indicates the possible location of public facilities and serves as a guide to public investment in such facilities. Noise: Considers the location of noise generation activities such as streets, highways and certain industries in relation to the location where people live and work. Urban Design/Scenic Highway: The land use pattern is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert and, therefore, establishes parameters for the design aspect of the community. Population/Economics: The land use pattern and intensity of designated uses are major determinants of the ultimate population. It also indicates the amount of commercial land use that will be needed to serve the needs of residents. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESER97 ' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 C. OVERVIEW The City of Palm Desert is a resort community with 24,800 permanent: residents and approximately 18,000 seasonal residents. The city is 22 .2 square miles in size and is approximately 55% developed. Palm Desert continues to be a resort destination due to its consistently temperate winter weather, country club atmosphere, and extraordinary mountain views . The city has also become a more family oriented community for the above reasons as well as its relatively affordable housing in comparison to housing costs in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Due to its central location, the City has become the Coachella Valley's most desirable retail and restaurant location. The City can be divided into seven general areas : Hillside, South Palm Desert, the commercial core, Palma Village, Cook/Hovley industrial area, the area north of the Whitewater Storm Channel including the north sphere area (North Palm Desert) , and the unincorporated areas within the City' s sphere cf influence. The majority of future development will occur in the vacant area in north Palm Desert between Country Club Drive and 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Interstate 10 with the remaining development occurring primarily as inf ill projects in the other areas. The Hillside area will be the slowest to develop due to natural constraints as well as the stringent development regulations involved which are designed to preserve important visual and natural resources. II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS A. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY For each of the residential land use classifications below, the density ranges are not meant as strictly minimums or maximums . The lower figure for each category represents a "guaranteed" density and the higher figure represents a "potential" density that could be located in each area after certain standards and criteria are met. Residential Designation Density Range High Density 7-18 du/ac Medium Density 5-7 du/ac Low Density 3-5 du/ac Very Low Density 1-3 du/ac 6 .r RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT ' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. LAND USE CATEGORIES High Density Residential (7-18 du/ac) The high density designation is characterized by a wide range of residential development including attached and detached single-family units and multi-family attached units. High density neighborhoods are located immediately adjacent to the commercial core area, College of the Desert and major streets. Medium Density Residential (5-7 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family detached home on small to medium lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Low Density Residential (3-5 du/ac) The low density designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family detached homes on medium to large lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Very Low Density Residential ( 1-3 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family homes on large lots which are sensitive to natural terrain. 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT ' MAY 13, 1993 Service Industrial (No maximum site coverage) The service industrial designation is intended to allow for a mixture of industrial uses oriented toward storage, distribution, assembly and service of goods for Palm Desert and the surrounding communities. Core Commercial (No maximum site coverage) The core commercial designation is intended to provide for a core shopping area with specialty and general commercial facilities for residents of the City. General commercial designations are located along Highway 111 and E1 Paseo. District Commercial (50% maximum site coverage) This designation provides for mid-size commercial developments (5-15 acres) outside the commercial core area and is intended to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas . District commercial designations are located at the southeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue, the northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Cook Street, the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Washington Street and at the future Cook Street/Interstate 10 interchange. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 Noe CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Regional Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The designation provides for large commercial developments (minimum site size 35 acres) which offer a wide range of goods and services to the residents of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley as a whole. Regional commercial designations are located along Highway 111 (Palm Desert Town Center) and the Monterey Avenue/Interstate 10 freeway interchange. Resort Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The resort commercial designation is intended to provide for developments ranging from 4-10 acres which include low-rise bungalow scale hotels, entertainment, and restaurant facilities with related commercial uses. Specialty commercial designations are located at the Highway 111 gateways and along the west side of Highway 74 south of El Paseo. Planned Community Development The planned community development designation is intended to provide for master planned community areas . The master plan will show proposed uses of all land including residential, school sites, public and private recreational facilities, all common open space, commercial and professional centers, and industrial facilities. 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT ' NAY 13, 1993 Open Space/Parks The open space/parks designations are intended to provide for areas reserved for parks, public or private recreation, open space, governmental public uses, or areas where a hazard to the public may exist. The open space/parks network is more fully discussed in the Parks and Recreation Element. Office Professional (50% maximum site coverage) The office professional designation is to intended to allow for a mixture of administrative or professional offices which, by their nature, are of relative low intensity and, therefore, are compatible with adjacent residential zoning. Hillside Planned Residential (based on site) The hillside planned designation is intended to allow limited development in the hillside area due to site constraints and important visual and natural resources. In no case does the density exceed two dwelling units per acre. Affordable High Density (15-25 du/ac)- This designation is intended to provide affordable housing primarily in the form of apartments. Affordable high density neighborhoods are located adjacent to major streets to provide easy access to public transportation. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Senior Overlay Zone The senior overlay zone is intended to provide optional standards and incentives for the development of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of 55. Density in the senior overlay zone is determined by intensity (people per acre) , age, and project area. Residential Study Zone The residential study zone designates areas that will be residential in nature, however, the specific density for the area has yet to be determined. III . EXISTING LAND USES A. INCORPORATED AREA The 22 .2 square miles of Palm Desert contains an assortment of land uses that have developed in response to socially determined decisions, economic growth, and technological change. The land use patterns that exist in the city are not random. They have been generated with the best use of land in mind, which means the most suitable use for the community as a whole. The existing land use pattern will be of great 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT ' MAY 13, 1993 importance in the formation of city policies for future land uses. Table I identifies the city's current land use inventory. A comprehensive survey was completed in April 1993 which includes the recently annexed Price Club area. TABLE I* INCORPORATED AREA LAND USE PERCENT DESIGNATION ACRES VACANT ($) OF TOTAL High Density 225 103.5 4 .6 Medium Density 2418 628.7 17 .0 Low Density 6712 2953. 3 47 .2 Very Low Density 0 0 0 Service Industrial 365 132 .9 2.7 Core Commercial 106 .5 13.3 0.8 District Commercial 105 94 .5 0.7 Regional Commercial 239 74 . 1 1.7 Resort Commercial 432 .5 69 .2 3.0 Planned Com. Development 460 460 3.2 Commercial/Industrial 765 757 .4 5.4 Park 147 98.5 1.0 Office Professional 45 .5 24 .6 0. 3 Hillside Planned Residential 502 . 5 465 .8 3.5 Open Space 735 735 5 .2 Affordable High Density 90 40 0 .6 Public Utilities 120 36 0.8 Public Facilities 315.5 246 . 1 2.2 Elementary School 10.4 0 0. 1 Middle School 16 .2 0 0. 1 High School 26 . 3 0 0 .2 Senior Overlay 10 0 0 . 1 Scenic Conservation 20 0 0. 1 Residential Study 110 110 0.8 Low Density/Service Industrial 240 240 1.7 Total 14,216 .4 7 ,282.9 100% *Roadway areas are included in the adjacent land use calculations 12 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. UNINCORPORATED AREA Table II identifies the land use area for land within Palm Desert's sphere of influence. TABLE II DESIGNATION ACFES High Density 15 Medium Density 25 Low Density 1997 Very Low Density 635 Residential Study 133 Open Space 360 Neighborhood Commercial 20 Commercial/Industrial 60 Bureau of Land Management/University of California-Riverside Cooperative Research Programs 13120+ IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT A. RESIDENTIAL The following table summarizes the incorporated vacant acreage and approximate number of dwelling units for each of the residential land use classifications designated on the General Plan Map. Dwelling unit estimates are based on the maximum allowable density while the actual number of units will vary according to site constraints and design. In some cases, a density bonus may be approved subject to specific conditions being met (i .e. senior overlay or low income projects) . Also included in the table is a measure of 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT ` MAY 13, 1993 residential intensity which shows the approximate people per acre. TABLE III DWELLING INTENSITY UNITS PER DWELLING PER DESIGNATION ACRE ACREAGE UNITS ACRE High Density 7-18 225 4050 39 .2 Medium Density 5- 7 2418 16926 15 . 3 Low Density 3- 5 6712 33560 10.9 Planned Com. Development 2 460 920 4 .4 Hillside Planned Residential 1- 5 502.5 2512.5 10.9 Affordable High Density 15 90 1350 32 .7 Residential Study 5 110 550 10.9 Low Density/Service Industrial 3- 5 240 1200 10.9 B. COMMERCIAL Table IV summarized the appropriate future commercial square footage for the city at buildout* . An average coverage of 35% is used as opposed to the maximum allowable coverage. TABLE IV LAND USE DESIGNATION ACRES** SQUARE FOOTAGE Service Industrial 113 1,724 ,976 Core Commercial 11. 3 172,240 District Commercial 80 . 3 1,224,036 Regional Commercial 63 958,320 Resort Commercial 58.8 897,336 Commercial/Industrial 643.8 9 ,814 ,068 Office Professional 20.9 317,988 Total 15, 108,964 * Approximate buildout will occur in the year 2030 **A 15% reduction in acreage is used to account for roadways 14 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 V. LAND USE AREAS A. AREA 1: HILLSIDE AREA The majority of the hillside area is located south of E1 Paseo and west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel to the City boundary. The remainder of the hillside area is located at the southeast corner of the City. This area has been the slowest to be developed due to the site constraints and the City's strict hillside development regulations. However, as the remaining vacant land in south Palm Desert is built out, pressure to develop the hillsides will increase. POLICY 1 : In order to maintain the natural contours of the hillsides, developments shall be designed so as to require minimal grading and avoid a padding or staircase effect as a result of extensive cut and fill slopes. POLICY 2: Developments shall retain natural vegetation and be required to install additional landscaping in order to stabilize slopes and maintain the necessary cuts and fills . 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT ` MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3: Developments shall be required to retain natural landmarks and features including vistas and the natural skyline as integral elements. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies. B. AREA 2 : SOUTH PALM DESERT South Palm Desert is generally referred to as the area extending south from Shadow Mountain Drive to the City limits and the non-hillside area between the east and west City limits . Development in this area is primarily low density residential which includes detached single-family homes and condominiums in conjunction with a golf course or other open space. Those developments which are not low density 'include two mobile home parks, a large apartment complex on the west side of Highway 74, a number of smaller apartment complexes/motels on the east side of Highway 74 and along Shadow Mountain Drive 16 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 and a multi-family area in the Deep Canyon Road/ Abronia Trail area. POLICY: Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . C. AREA 3: COMMERCIAL CORE AREA The commercial core area is bound by the north side of Alessandro Drive, the south side of E1 Paseo, the eastern gateway at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 east to the city limits and the western gateway at Monterey and Highway 111 west to the city limits . To formulate specific policies, the area was divided into four subareas as follows: 1 . North Highway 111/ Alessandro 2 . South Highway 111/ Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo 3 . South Highway 111/ El Paseo east to Monterey 4 . Gateways- Monterey west and Deep Canyon east 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 1. SUBAREA 1: North Highway Ill/ Alessandro This area contains a diverse mixture of new and old buildings and vacant lots. Highway Ill lots vary in depth from 125 ft. to 140 ft. . These lots back onto Alessandro Drive which extends from Deep Canyon to San Pablo. West of San Pablo, only a narrow alley separates the commercial area from a sparsely developed older single-family subdivision. ISSUE 1: To meet parking requirements, projects in this area are usually limited to building on the front 50 feet of their property due to the inadequate lot depth in the area. This leaves little room for expansion. Ambitious projects are either required to devote several Highway 111 frontage lots to parking or develop parking on the north side of Alessandro Drive. POLICY 1: This area shall be redeveloped to improve access and safety, and increase parking with an adequate buffer zone between commercial and residential zones. 18 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 ISSUE 2: In various blocks there are sections dominated by older buildings which, due to their original design or lack of maintenance, no longer conform to present standards . Existing policies provide little incentive for owners to improve these properties. The inability to comply with current parking requirements actually acts as a disincentive for new investment. This creates a cycle of decline which causes the properties to deteriorate further as well as depreciating adjacent buildings. POLICY 2 : Incentives shall be created to encourage the remodelling or replacement of obsolete older buildings and uses . ISSUE 3 : Residential areas adjacent to the commercial core area will be increasingly subject to negative impacts as the intensity of commercial activity increases . This situation is aggravated by the present lack of a distinct boundary between the two uses . 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Insensitivity to these negative impacts of traffic, noise, invasion of privacy and sight line view obstructions will cause the deteriorating situation on Alessandro to spread further back into the single-family zone. Ideally, the transition from commercial to residential should be designed so both uses can co-exist and prosper. POLICY 3 A: The Palma Village Plan recommendation to expand the commercial zone north of the alley between Monterey Avenue and Las Palmas one lot for the purpose of creation of an off- street parking and landscaped buffer shall be implemented. POLICY 3 B: Between San Carlos Avenue and Cabrillo Avenue, the commercial zone shall be expanded to include lots on the north side of Alessandro to an average depth of 120 feet. These lots shall be used primarily for parking and a landscaped greenbelt adjacent to the single-family zone. East of Cabrillo 20 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT 4 LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Avenue, high density garden apartments shall be encouraged. IMPLEMENTATION: A. Rezone the north side of Alessandro to Office Professional. B. Develop an owner participation program linking private improvements to public improvements. 2 . SUBAREA 2 : South Highway 111- Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo The issues confronting this area are not as complex or substantial as in other sections of the commercial core area. Most of the area has been built out with acceptable site planning and parking. A majority of the buildings have been constructed since incorporation and meet current standards . POLICY: Infill projects shall be consistent with and complimentary to existing quality projects in the area. 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT ' MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. 3. SUBAREA 3: South Highway 111/El Paseo to Monterey Avenue The Highway 111/E1 Paseo area is the City' s most intensively developed specialty retail/general commercial district. For many visitors, the impression created by the Highway 111 frontage will define their image of Palm Desert. It is therefore important to upgrade the buildings and landscaping in this area to be equal to the new development occurring at the City's gateways and E1 Paseo. E1 Paseo remains unique throughout the Coachella Valley as an outdoor urban specialty retail/restaurant boulevard designed on a scale appropriate for the pedestrian. This area' s ability to successfully compete with the new developments west of Monterey Avenue will be dependent on continued enhancement of the E1 Paseo's uniqueness. The President's Plaza area which is bound by Highway 111, E1 Paseo, Portola Avenue, and Larkspur Lane was 22 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 developed to provide mutual access rear parking which, in turn, would provide easy pedestrian access to Highway 111 businesses and E1 Paseo businesses. ISSUE 1: The rear elevations which face the parking lot at the President's Plaza need to be upgraded in order to provide an inviting plaza atmosphere as originally envisioned. POLICY 1: All planning and redevelopment programs shall emphasize the El Paseo and President's Plaza as a pedestrian oriented specialty retail district. IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained POLICY 2 : Pedestrian oriented businesses shall be encouraged to locate in street fronting first floor spaces . IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained. 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT ` MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3: Incentives should be created for the inclusion of public plazas of various sizes within private commercial developments. IMPLEMENTATION: The zoning ordinance shall be amended to provide incentives in the form of off-street parking requirement reductions in exchange for the inclusion of public plazas or "pocket parks" in their design. To offset this reduction in private parking, the Redevelopment Agency shall purchase and develop less desirable commercial property located off E1 Paseo. 4 . SUBAREA 4 : Gateways Gateways, a visitor's first exposure to Palm Desert, play a critical role in defining the City's character and identity. In addition to communicating an overall impression of quality, it is important for gateways to emphasize that on is entering a unique and distinctive community. 24 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY: Projects in these areas shall be required to provide architecture and landscaping which will enhance the image of Palm Desert. IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. D. AREA 4: PALMA VILLAGE Palma Village was the first major residential subdivision in the Palm Desert area. When the tract was laid out in 1935, it was designed as a small, low density single-family residential village surrounded by desert and date palms. Over the past 57 years, the desert and date palms have given way to the College of the Desert, the Palm Desert Town Center, the Civic Center, and the McCallum Theater. While the overall growth of Palm Desert has significantly impacted Palma Village, existing land use patterns and policies have remained essentially unchanged. ISSUE 1 : There are a number of vacant lots and poorly maintained properties in the area which discourage new investment, rehabilitation, and new construction. 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 1: The City shall take a proactive role in promoting compatible, high quality infill private development and public works consistent with the area policy criteria. ISSUE 2 : Narrow strips of commercial and multi-family zones adjacent to single family zones exist in the area. These lots are poorly suited for quality development and negatively impact adjacent properties. POLICY 2 : Multi-family and commercial lots should be of sufficient depth to allow efficient site planning and the creation of adequate buffer areas adjacent to single-family zones ISSUE 3 : Because of their relative age, many of the structures in the area are of poor architectural quality as compared to the majority of developments that have been built since the City's incorporation in 1973 . POLICY 3: In order to serve as a stimulus for overall neighborhood improvement, new projects shall 26 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 fir+ CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 meet the same high architectural and site planning standards being applied to new projects elsewhere in the City. ISSUE 4 : The adoption of the City's zoning map in 1975 resulted in extensive down zoning of multi- family property developed under the county which created a number of legal non- conforming developments. These units may remain as they presently exist, but cannot be replaced if they are destroyed or substantially damaged. This non-replacement feature discourages lenders from financing the sale or rehabilitation of these units which often results in low levels of building maintenance leading to generalized deterioration. POLICY 4 : The City shall continue to allow presently non-conforming residential properties to obtain conforming status through architectural and site rehabilitation as part of the certificate of zoning conformance process. 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 E. AREA 5: NORTH SPHERE The area generally north of the Whitewater Storm Channel between Monterey Avenue and Washington Avenue is commonly referred to as the Palm Desert North Sphere. The north sphere represents both incorporated and unincorporated land and contains nearly 8400 acres with approximately one-half of the area being undeveloped. The developed portions encompass a variety of land uses including industrial, retail commercial, offices, resort hotels, and various housing types. The area serves as the City's northern gateway, therefore the quality and type of future development will have tremendous impact on the community and its future. Palm Desert ' s long range commitment to assure proper development of the area is reflected in its acquisition of over 230 acres . Potential development on this land includes a municipal golf course, a conference center, an employee village and park facilities . GENERAL POLICY: The land uses within the north sphere need to be a continuation of the City's present growth patterns, balancing private economic 28 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 %Noe CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 concerns including commercial and residential projects with long term community goals of reinforcing Palm Desert as a city of quality, taste, and stability. 1. INCORPORATED AREA POLICY 1: New developments within the north sphere must demonstrate the ability of public facilities and services to accommodate them prior to approval POLICY 2 : Special attention shall be paid during the development review process to assure that proper mitigation and transition is provided between uses . POLICY 3 : Development agreements shall be encouraged to enable Palm Desert the flexibility required to answer the unique concerns of the north sphere. POLICY 4: Residential developments on land within 2000 feet of the railroad and Interstate 10 shall 29 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 be required to implement noise mitigation measures. Because of the additional costs involved, higher densities in this area may be appropriate. 2. UNINCORPORATED AREA The unincorporated area of the north sphere which encompasses approximately 1629 acres is generally bound by Country Club Drive on the north, Fred Waring Drive on the south, Washington Street on the east and Oasis Club Drive on the west. Developments in the area include the Palm Desert Country Club, Woodhaven Country Club, Oasis Country Club, and the Palm Desert Resort and Country Club. The majority of the area's land use is low density residential with some higher densities located along Washington Street. There are small commercial developments located at the southwest corner of Country Club and Washington and at the southwest corner of 42nd Street and Washington which are designed to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas. 30 NOV RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Also included in the unincorporated north sphere plan is 600 acres bound by Frank Sinatra Drive on the north, Country Club Drive on the south, Portola Avenue on the east and Monterey Avenue on the west. The area includes Suncrest Country Club, Palm Desert Greens Country Club, and Santa Rosa Country Club. All but approximately 12 acres is developed with either mobile home units or golf course facilities. a ISSUE 1: There are a number of residents in the unincorporated north sphere that maintain horses on their lots which is permissible under current Riverside County codes . However, in the event of annexation, city standards would preclude this use from the area. POLICY 1 : Where appropriate, the City shall have the ability to designate lots which are 1 acre or larger in size as residential estate (RE) which would permit domesticated animals, including horses, per the City of Palm Desert zoning code. 31 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a zoning ordinance amendment is required to include horses in the definition of domestic animals. POLICY 2: Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies. F. AREA 6 : COOK/HOVLEY INDUSTRIAL AREA The Cook/Hovley industrial area is generally bound by Hovley Lane on the north, The Whitewater Storm Channel on the south, the 1/2 section lines of sections 10 and 15 on the east and the 1/2 section lines of sections 9 and 16 on the west. ISSUE: This area was intended to be developed with industrial uses including the storage, distribution, assembly, and service of goods. However, much of the area has taken on business park-like characteristics with uses 32 f RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 including general offices and furniture stores. Office buildings have been approved in the past based on the development having sufficient parking. The design standards imposed on these buildings have definitely improved the aesthetics of the area but they have also increased the land value. With these increased land costs and building costs, many industrial uses that would be appropriate for the area can't afford to locate in Palm Desert. POLICY: Future industrial subdivisions in the city shall be limited to industrial-type uses only. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a new general plan designation limiting future industrial subdivisions to industrial-type uses only is required. 33 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 G. AREA 7: UNINCORPORATED AREA SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMITS The majority of the unincorporated area south of the city limits is under the ownership or administration of either the Bureau of Land Management or the University of California, Riverside ( Phillip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center) or as part of the State Game Refuge. Therefore, although most of the land is vacant, it is not likely that the area will experience much growth in the future. POLICY: The City shall attempt to ensure that the area is maintained as open space. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . 34 t , RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 r TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I. INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II. CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C. Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management 6 III. GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C. Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI. BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELENENT I. INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert's commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert's long range goals and objectives. The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302(b) provides that the Circulation Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY- OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION N0. 94-34 ' CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways. For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards . Bikeway standards are also defined. II. CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways. Highway 74 north of Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 1*W "'fte RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY• OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 whitewater Storm Channel. During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. An all weather crossing at Portola Avenue keeps this street open through all but the worst flooding situations. At this time the Cook Street all weather crossing is under construction with completion expected May of 1993. Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city' s street system. Among these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, College of the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Being located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes . D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets. Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 w.+ RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city's recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 A. GENERAL Goal 1: Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1. 1: The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1.2 : Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts. Policy 1.3: New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 1%W VASOF CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2: Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections. Policy 2 . 1: Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service "C" , the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2.2: Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2.3: New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 .4 : All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1. Policy 2 .5: Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles. Policy 2 .6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial. Policy 2 .7 : Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants. 9 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY. OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2.8: A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city's traffic signals. Policy 2 .9 : Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2 . 10: Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11: Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions. C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3 : Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3. 1: A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3.2: Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts. Policy 3.3: Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3.4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. 11 CITY- OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 3.5: The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3.6: Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4 : Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements. Policy 4.2 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as a means of 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4.3: Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4.4: Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus - pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets. Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community wall enclosures. Policy 4 .5: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers. E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5: Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5. 1: New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5 .2 : Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5.3: Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval . Policy 5.4 : Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles. 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT , CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5.5: The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5.6 : Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites. Policy 5.7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts. Policy 5.8: Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5.9 : The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5. 10: The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways. F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert' Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7 : Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 too CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses. Policy 7 .2 : Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic. Policy 7 .3: The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips. Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 .5: The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies. 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION N0. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 7 .6 : The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1. The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop solutions. 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city' s buildout circulation plan. 3. The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications. Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails. Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments. 5. The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO, 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial. 6 . The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. 8. The public works department shall monitor and manage the city's Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689 . V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK A description of each road classification is as follows: Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. - Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations . It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks. Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median (if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 CITY- OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets . Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 23 fir✓ �r CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal. B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays. Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1. Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors. In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1. The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway' s ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. 25 ' . ' *more CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION N0. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-WAY C D E Six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100, 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 26 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets. Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1. Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10. 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel. 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 3. Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of E1 Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and E1 Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI. BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3. Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows: Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists. A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum five-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 28 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is a minimum four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with parking off the pavement, and minimum five feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas. Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be considered as Class III bikeways. 29 EXHIBIT 1 W-W R/W is 8' Ir 12# 8' 10' E COLLECTOR STREET j ee'R/W 04' tr $' 12' 1 i ,r tr 8' tr W* i SECONDARY ROADWAY 10e'FM W R/W Go 1r 1r 1r e' V—j it 1r rr as* rr/irk• /ir.r r/ � /ir/// , rri /• i SCENIC SECONDARY ROADWAY I 1W R/W 10a R/W 7 12' e' I Ir 1r it 1r it Al •/r/r/, . r/ I MAJOR THO UGHFARE 18a-149 FM er-W f 12L=1e' 81-1 ,r /r 9' 9' L it ,r 1r 1r-18' 2'* ARTERIAL STREET �c SCENIC EASEMENT (Variable), where appropriate. FIGURE 1 DATE 7-3o-s2 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ROADWAY SCALE NTS CROSS SECTIONS CITY OF PALM DESERT -- — \ ••YOM •OHO _ Yry�gO.�f&.. 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GRp PE VINE SIRE T _ CLASS II STRIPED BIKE LANE IN STREET • I * j CLASS III IN STREET SIGN ONLY HAYSTACK ROAD — PALM DESERT CITY LIMIT lie r— 1 • h h i Prepared by N.5 P 6/94 Plannino Daof. �1 CIRCULATION NETWORK CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGEND: I ff******* ARTERIAL STREET MAJOR THOROUGHFARE DINAH SH IRE DRIVE ;(;Al f 1' 1000' tir ��i■IC[ SCENIC SECONDARY Fq SECONDARY ROADWAY ..111.1.111111 COLECTOR STREET ..••,•••••••• ADOPTED SPHERE mom mm� CITY LIMIT oERALD F RD DRIVE I * --- PROPOSED STREET JI 8299@99sessems......, �T RAILROAD TRACT STORM CHANNEL �---� PROPOSED BRIDGE EXISTING BRIDGE I FRANK lINATRA RIVE {�{�� ♦ � { COUNTRY CIU. ORI E � IATA L4 ; N LL I � ......... nnnnl.r� I/AIINY DRI• J � TATE HIGHWAY I I I • �� ••1.OI/ YOU•1•I••• COLLECTOR STREET ON I • 0 •'•�� // ' SECONDARY ROADWAY • • / SE DARY ROADWAY 1.W. maw jr jr- I I I = a i S � � } + AaTER1AL STREET l,••R/W it' t' It• Ir 14• •• •' 14• :• It' r 1t• t0'/ — 1 ARTERIAL STpEEt (i3•'•154•AM) i *SCENIC EASEMENT (Variable), where appropriate. RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT L A N D U S E E L E M E N T Prepared By: Jeff Winklepleck May 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 1000` TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I . INTRODUCTION A. Requirements 1 B. Relationship to Other Elements 2 C. Overview 5 II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS 6 A. Residential Density 6 B. Land Use Categories 7 III . EXISTING LAND USES 11 A. Incorporated Area 11 B. Unincorporated Area 13 IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT 13 A. Residential 13 B. Commercial 14 V. LAND USE AREAS 15 A. Area 1 : Hillside Area 15 B. Area 2 : South Palm Desert 16 C. Area 3 : Commercial Core Area 17 1 . Subarea 1: North Highway 111/Alessandro 18 2 . Subarea 2 : South Highway 111-Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo 21 3. Subarea 3: South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue 22 4 . Subarea 4 : Gateways 24 i RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 (Table of Contents Continued) D. Area 4 : Palma Village 25 E. Area 5 : North Sphere 28 1 . Incorporated Area 29 2 . Unincorporated Area 30 F. Area 6 : Cook/Hovley Industrial Area 32 G. Area 7 : Unincorporated Area South of the City Limits 34 ii LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title I Incorporated Area Land Use 12 II Designation/Acres 13 III Designation/Acres/Dwelling Units/Intensity 14 IV Land Use Designation/Acres/Square Footage 14 Exhibit No. Title 1 Land Use Map 35 iii RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION A. REQUIREMENTS The State of California Planning and Zoning Law requires that a land use element be prepared as part of a general plan as follows : Government Code Section 65302(a) : A land use element which designates the proposed general distributions and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan. The land use element shall also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas . CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 The land use element has the broadest scope of the state required elements as it represents a composite of the policies and issues contained in the other elements . The land use element of the Palm Desert General Plan is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert. It identifies and establishes the City's policies regarding future development patterns, density, intensity and land use relationships . The land use element seeks to provide sufficient land for all the needs of the community while preserving the quality of the environment. This document is an update to the land use element included in the 1980 General Plan. The purpose of this update is to include the those areas which have been annexed to the City and those areas which have had a change in land use designation as a result of a general plan amendment. B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS The land use element of the General Plan represents a composite of the other elements in physical form. In differing degrees, all of the elements of the General Plan will contain policies or proposals which relate to the land 2 1*40 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 use element. The following discusses the relationship of other elements to the land use element. Seismic Safety: This element defines areas suitable or not suitable for urbanization or development of a particular type. Public Safety: This element identifies areas for public safety land uses such as potential sites for additional fire stations or sheriff facilities . Circulation: Probably the element most closely associated with the Land Use Element, it designates the major roads proposed to serve the expected land uses . The nature, routing, and design of circulation facilities are major factors in the determination of land use ( and vice versa) . Open Space/Conservation: Together they define lands to be preserved in a natural state and other lands for urban purposes . Also, they define criteria, standards, and programs needed to control the impact of physical development activities on the natural environment. 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Housing: The Land Use Element indicates the location, density, and intensity of residential uses throughout the planning area. Public Facilities : The Land Use Element indicates the possible location of public facilities and serves as a guide to public investment in such facilities . Noise: Considers the location of noise generation activities such as streets, highways and certain industries in relation to the location where people live and work. Urban Design/Scenic Highway: The land use pattern is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert and, therefore, establishes parameters for the design aspect of the community. Population/Economics: The land use pattern and intensity of designated uses are major determinants of the ultimate population. It also indicates the amount of commercial land use that will be needed to serve the needs of residents . 4 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 C. OVERVIEW The City of Palm Desert is a resort community with 24 ,800 permanent residents and approximately 18,000 seasonal residents. The city is 22 .2 square miles in size and is approximately 55% developed. Palm Desert continues to be a resort destination due to its consistently temperate winter weather, country club atmosphere, and extraordinary mountain views . The city has also become a more family oriented community for the above reasons as well as its relatively affordable housing in comparison to housing costs in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Due to its central location, the City has become the Coachella Valley' s most desirable retail and restaurant location. The City can be divided into seven general areas : Hillside, South Palm Desert, the commercial core, Palma Village, Cook/Hovley industrial area, the area north of the Whitewater Storm Channel including the north sphere area (North Palm Desert) , and the unincorporated areas within the City's sphere of influence. The majority of future development will occur in the vacant area in north Palm Desert between Country Club Drive and 5 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Regional Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The designation provides for large commercial developments (minimum site size 35 acres) which offer a wide range of goods and services to the residents of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley as a whole. Regional commercial designations are located along Highway 111 (Palm Desert Town Center) and the Monterey Avenue/Interstate 10 freeway interchange. Resort Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The resort commercial designation is intended to provide for developments ranging from 4-10 acres which include low-rise bungalow scale hotels, entertainment, and restaurant facilities with related commercial uses . Specialty commercial designations are located at the Highway 111 gateways and along the west side of Highway 74 south of E1 Paseo. Planned Community Development The planned community development designation is intended to provide for master planned community areas . The master plan will show proposed uses of all land including residential, school sites, public and private" recreational facilities, all common open space, commercial and professional centers, and industrial facilities . 9 V00 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Open Space/Parks The open space/parks designations are intended to provide for areas reserved for parks, public or private recreation, open space, governmental public uses, or areas where a hazard to the public may exist. The open space/parks network is more fully discussed in the Parks and Recreation Element. Office Professional (50% maximum site coverage) The office professional designation is to intended to allow for a mixture of administrative or professional offices which, by their nature, are of relative low intensity and, therefore, are compatible with adjacent residential zoning. Hillside Planned Residential (based on site) The hillside planned designation is intended to allow limited development in the hillside area due to site constraints and important visual and natural resources . In no case does the density exceed two dwelling units per acre. Affordable High Density (15-25 du/ac) This designation is intended to provide affordable housing primarily in the form of apartments . Affordable high density neighborhoods are located adjacent to major streets to provide easy access to public transportation. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Senior Overlay Zone The senior overlay zone is intended to provide optional standards and incentives for the development of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of 55 . Density in the senior overlay zone is determined by intensity (people per acre) , age, and project area. Residential Study Zone The residential study zone designates areas that will be residential in nature, however, the specific density for the area has yet to be determined. III . EXISTING LAND USES A. INCORPORATED AREA The 22 .2 square miles of Palm Desert contains an assortment of land uses that have developed in response to socially determined decisions, economic growth, and technological change. The land use patterns that exist in the city are not random. They have been generated with the best use of land in mind, which means the most suitable use for the community as a whole. The existing land use pattern will be of great 11 *4100 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 importance in the formation of city policies for future land uses . Table I identifies the city's current land use inventory. A comprehensive survey was completed in April 1993 which includes the recently annexed Price Club area. TABLE I* INCORPORATED AREA LAND USE PERCENT DESIGNATION ACRES VACANT OF TOTAL High Density 225 103.5 4 . 6 Medium Density 2418 628 .7 17 . 0 Low Density 6712 2953 . 3 47 .2 Very Low Density 0 0 0 Service Industrial 365 132 .9 2 .7 Core Commercial 106 .5 13 . 3 0 .8 District Commercial 105 94 .5 0 .7 Regional Commercial 239 74 . 1 1.7 Resort Commercial 432 .5 69 .2 3 . 0 Planned Com. Development 460 460 3 .2 Commercial/Industrial 765 757 .4 5 .4 Park 147 98 .5 1 . 0 Office Professional 45 .5 24 .6 0 . 3 Hillside Planned Residential 502 . 5 465. 8 3 .5 Open Space 735 735 5 .2 Affordable High Density 90 40 0 . 6 Public Utilities 120 36 0 .8 Public Facilities 315.5 246 . 1 2 .2 Elementary School 10 .4 0 0. 1 Middle School 16 .2 0 0 . 1 High School 26 .3 0 0 .2 Senior Overlay 10 0 0 . 1 Scenic Conservation 20 0 0 . 1 Residential Study 110 110 0 .8 Low Density/Service Industrial 240 240 1 .7 Total 14,216 .4 7,282. 9 100% *Roadway areas are included in the adjacent land use calculations 12 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. UNINCORPORATED AREA Table II identifies the land use area for land within Palm Desert ' s sphere of influence. TABLE II DESIGNATION ACFES High Density 15 Medium Density 25 Low Density 1997 Very Low Density 635 Residential Study 133 Open Space 360 Neighborhood Commercial 20 Commercial/Industrial 60 Bureau of Land Management/University of California-Riverside Cooperative Research Programs 13120+ IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT A. RESIDENTIAL The following table summarizes the incorporated vacant acreage and approximate number of dwelling units for each of the residential land use classifications designated on the General Plan Map. Dwelling unit estimates are based on the maximum allowable density while the actual number of units will vary according to site constraints and design. In some cases, a density bonus may be approved subject to specific conditions being met (i .e. senior overlay or low income projects) . Also included in the table is a measure of 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 residential intensity which shows the approximate people per acre. TABLE III DWELLING INTENSITY UNITS PER DWELLING PER DESIGNATION ACRE ACREAGE UNITS ACRE High Density 7-18 225 4050 39 .2 Medium Density 5- 7 2418 16926 15 . 3 Low Density 3- 5 6712 33560 10. 9 Planned Com. Development 2 460 920 4 .4 Hillside Planned Residential 1- 5 502 .5 2512 .5 10 . 9 Affordable High Density 15 90 1350 32 . 7 Residential Study 5 110 550 10. 9 Low Density/Service Industrial 3- 5 240 1200 10.9 B. COMMERCIAL Table IV summarized the appropriate future commercial square footage for the city at buildout* . An average coverage of 35% is used as opposed to the maximum allowable coverage. TABLE IV LAND USE DESIGNATION ACRES** SQUARE FOOTAGE Service Industrial 113 1,724 ,976 Core Commercial 11 . 3 172,240 District Commercial 80 . 3 1,224,036 Regional Commercial 63 958,320 Resort Commercial 58 . 8 897,336 Commercial/Industrial 643.8 9 ,814,068 Office Professional 20.9 317 ,988 Total 15, 108,964 * Approximate buildout will occur in the year 2030 **A 15% reduction in acreage is used to account for roadways 14 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 V. LAND USE AREAS A. AREA 1: HILLSIDE AREA The majority of the hillside area is located south of E1 Paseo and west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel to the City boundary. The remainder of the hillside area is located at the southeast corner of the City. This area has been the slowest to be developed due to the site constraints and the City' s strict hillside development regulations. However, as the remaining vacant land in south Palm Desert is built out, pressure to develop the hillsides will increase. POLICY 1 : In order to maintain the natural contours of the hillsides, developments shall be designed so as to require minimal grading and avoid a padding or staircase effect as a result of extensive cut and fill slopes . POLICY 2 : Developments shall retain natural vegetation and be required to install additional landscaping in order to stabilize slopes and maintain the necessary cuts and fills . 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3: Developments shall be required to retain natural landmarks and features including vistas and the natural skyline as integral elements . IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . B. AREA 2 : SOUTH PALM DESERT South Palm Desert is generally referred to as the area extending south from Shadow Mountain Drive to the City limits and the non-hillside area between the east and west City limits . Development in this area is primarily low density residential which includes detached single-family homes and condominiums in conjunction with a golf course or other open space. Those developments which are not low density include two mobile home parks, a large apartment complex on the west side of Highway 74 , a number of smaller apartment complexes/motels on the east side of Highway 74 and along Shadow Mountain Drive 16 RESOLUTION NO, 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 and a multi-family area in the Deep Canyon Road/ Abronia Trail area. POLICY: Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . C. AREA 3 : COMMERCIAL CORE AREA The commercial core area is bound by the north side of Alessandro Drive, the south side of E1 Paseo, the eastern gateway at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 east to the city limits and the..western gateway at Monterey and Highway 111 west to the city limits . To formulate specific policies, the area was divided into four subareas as follows : 1 . North Highway 111/ Alessandro 2 . South Highway 111/ Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo 3 . South Highway 111/ El Paseo east to Monterey 4 . Gateways- Monterey west and Deep Canyon east 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 1. SUBAREA 1 : North Highway 111/ Alessandro This area contains a diverse mixture of new and old buildings and vacant lots . Highway 111 lots vary in depth from 125 ft. to 140 ft. . These lots back onto Alessandro Drive which extends from Deep Canyon to San Pablo. West of San Pablo, only a narrow alley separates the commercial area from a sparsely developed older single-family subdivision. ISSUE 1 : To meet parking requirements, projects in this area are usually limited to building on the front 50 feet of their property due to the inadequate lot depth in the area. This leaves little room for expansion. Ambitious projects are either required to devote several Highway ill frontage lots to parking or develop parking on the north side of Alessandro Drive. POLICY 1 : This area shall be redeveloped to improve access and safety, and increase parking with an adequate buffer zone between commercial and residential zones. 18 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 ISSUE 2 : In various blocks there are sections dominated by older buildings which, due to their original design or lack of maintenance, no longer conform to present standards . Existing policies provide little incentive for owners to improve these properties . The inability to comply with current parking requirements actually acts as a disincentive for new investment. This creates a cycle of decline which causes the properties to deteriorate further as well as depreciating adjacent buildings . POLICY 2 : Incentives shall be created to encourage the remodelling or replacement of obsolete older buildings and uses . ISSUE 3: Residential areas adjacent to the commercial core area will be increasingly subject to negative impacts as the intensity of commercial activity increases . This situation is aggravated by the present lack of a distinct boundary between the two uses . 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT . MAY 13, 1993 Insensitivity to these negative impacts of traffic, noise, invasion of privacy and sight line view obstructions will cause the deteriorating situation on Alessandro to spread further back into the single-family zone. Ideally, the transition from commercial to residential should be designed so both uses can co-exist and prosper. POLICY 3 A: The Palma Village Plan recommendation to expand the commercial zone north of the alley between Monterey Avenue and Las Palmas one lot for the purpose of creation of an off- street parking and landscaped buffer shall be implemented. POLICY 3 B: Between San Carlos Avenue and Cabrillo Avenue, the commercial zone shall be expanded to include lots on the north side of Alessandro to an average depth of 120 feet. These lots shall be used primarily for parking and a landscaped greenbelt adjacent to the single-family zone. East of Cabrillo 20 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Avenue, high density garden apartments shall be encouraged. IMPLEMENTATION: A. Rezone the north side of Alessandro to Office Professional . B. Develop an owner participation program linking private improvements to public improvements. 2 . SUBAREA 2 : South Highway 111- Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo The issues confronting this area are not as complex or substantial as in other sections of the commercial core area. Most of the area has been built out with acceptable site planning and parking. A majority of the buildings have been constructed since incorporation and meet current standards. POLICY: Infill projects shall be consistent with and complimentary to existing quality projects in the area. 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. 3 . SUBAREA 3 : South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue The Highway 111/E1 Paseo area is the City' s most intensively developed specialty retail/general commercial district. For many visitors, the impression created by the Highway 111 frontage will define their image of Palm Desert. It is therefore important to upgrade the buildings and landscaping in this area to be equal to the new development occurring at the City' s gateways and E1 Paseo. E1 Paseo remains unique throughout the Coachella Valley as an outdoor urban specialty retail/restaurant boulevard designed on a scale appropriate for the pedestrian. This area's ability to successfully compete with the new developments west of Monterey Avenue will be dependent on continued enhancement of the El Paseo's uniqueness. The President's Plaza area which is bound by Highway 111, E1 Paseo, Portola Avenue, and Larkspur Lane was 22 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 developed to provide mutual access rear parking which, in turn, would provide easy pedestrian access to Highway 111 businesses and E1 Paseo businesses . ISSUE 1 : The rear elevations which face the parking lot at the President's Plaza need to be upgraded in order to provide an inviting plaza atmosphere as originally envisioned. POLICY 1 : All planning and redevelopment programs shall emphasize the E1 Paseo and President's Plaza as a pedestrian oriented specialty retail district. IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained POLICY 2 : Pedestrian oriented businesses shall be encouraged to locate in street fronting first floor spaces. IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained. 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3 : Incentives should be created for the inclusion of public plazas of various sizes within private commercial developments . IMPLEMENTATION: The zoning ordinance shall be amended to provide incentives in the form of off-street parking requirement reductions in exchange for the inclusion of public plazas or "pocket parks" in their design. To offset this reduction in private parking, the Redevelopment Agency shall purchase and develop less desirable commercial property located off El Paseo. 4 . SUBAREA 4 : Gateways Gateways, . a visitor' s first exposure to Palm Desert, play a critical role in defining the City' s character and identity. In addition to communicating an overall impression of quality, it is important for gateways to emphasize that on is entering a unique and distinctive community. 24 • fir+ °j+ RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY: Projects in these areas shall be required to provide architecture and landscaping which will enhance the image of Palm Desert. IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. D. AREA 4 : PALMA VILLAGE Palma Village was the first major residential subdivision in the Palm Desert area. When the tract was laid out in 1935, it was designed as a small, low density single-family residential village surrounded by desert and date palms . Over the past 57 years, the desert and date palms have given way to the College of the Desert, the Palm Desert Town Center, the Civic Center, and the McCallum Theater. While the overall growth of Palm Desert has significantly impacted Palma Village, existing land use patterns and policies have remained essentially unchanged. ISSUE 1: There are a number of vacant lots and poorly maintained properties in the area which discourage new investment, rehabilitation, and new construction. 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 1: The City shall take a proactive role in promoting compatible, high quality infill private development and public works consistent with the area policy criteria. ISSUE 2 : Narrow strips of commercial and multi-family zones adjacent to single family zones exist in the area. These lots are poorly suited for quality development and negatively impact adjacent properties . POLICY 2 : Multi-family and commercial lots should be of sufficient depth to allow efficient site planning and the creation of adequate buffer areas adjacent to single-family zones ISSUE 3: Because of their relative age, many of the structures in the area are of poor architectural quality as compared to the majority of developments that have been built since the City's incorporation in 1973 . POLICY 3: In order to serve as a stimulus for overall neighborhood improvement, new projects shall 26 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 meet the same high architectural and site planning standards being applied to new projects elsewhere in the City. ISSUE 4 : The adoption of the City's zoning map in 1975 resulted in extensive down zoning of multi- family property developed under the county which created a number of legal non- conforming developments . These units may remain as they presently exist, but cannot be replaced if they are destroyed or substantially damaged. This non-replacement feature discourages lenders from financing the sale or rehabilitation of these units which often results in low levels of building maintenance leading to generalized deterioration. POLICY 4 : The City shall continue to allow presently non-conforming residential properties to obtain conforming status through architectural and site rehabilitation as part of the certificate of zoning conformance process. 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 E. AREA 5: NORTH SPHERE The area generally north of the Whitewater Storm Channel between Monterey Avenue and Washington Avenue is commonly referred to as the Palm Desert North Sphere. The north sphere represents both incorporated and unincorporated land and contains nearly 8.400 acres with approximately one-half of the area being undeveloped. The developed portions encompass a variety of land uses including industrial, retail commercial, offices, resort hotels, and various housing types . The area serves as the City' s northern gateway, therefore the quality and type of future development will have tremendous impact on the community and its future. Palm Desert' s long range commitment to assure proper development of the area is reflected in its acquisition of over 230 acres . Potential development on this land includes a municipal golf course, a conference center, an employee village and park facilities . GENERAL POLICY: The land uses within the north sphere need to be a continuation of the City's present growth patterns, balancing private economic 28 tiro 1%00 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 concerns including commercial and residential projects with long term community goals of reinforcing Palm Desert as a city of quality, taste, and stability. 1 . INCORPORATED AREA POLICY 1: New developments within the north sphere must demonstrate the ability of public facilities and services to accommodate them prior to approval POLICY 2 : Special attention shall be paid during the development review process to assure that proper mitigation and transition is provided between uses . POLICY 3 : Development agreements shall be encouraged to enable Palm Desert the flexibility required to answer the unique concerns of the north sphere. POLICY 4: Residential developments on land within 2000 feet of the railroad and Interstate 10 shall 29 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 be required to implement noise mitigation measures. Because of the additional costs involved, higher densities in this area may be appropriate. 2 . UNINCORPORATED AREA The unincorporated area of the north sphere which encompasses approximately 1629 acres is generally bound by Country Club Drive on the north, Fred Waring Drive on the south, Washington Street on the east and Oasis Club Drive on the west. Developments in the area include the Palm Desert Country Club, Woodhaven Country Club, Oasis Country Club, and the Palm Desert Resort and Country Club. The majority of the area's land use is low density residential with some higher densities located along Washington Street. There are small commercial developments located at the southwest corner of Country Club and Washington and at the southwest corner of 42nd Street and Washington which are designed to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas. 30 *40 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Also included in the unincorporated north sphere plan is 600 acres bound by Frank Sinatra Drive on the north, Country Club Drive on the south, Portola Avenue on the east and Monterey Avenue on the west. The area includes Suncrest Country Club, Palm Desert Greens Country Club, and Santa Rosa Country Club. All but approximately 12 acres is developed with either mobile home units or golf course facilities . ISSUE 1 : There are a number of residents in the unincorporated north sphere that maintain horses on their lots which is permissible under current Riverside County codes . However, in the event of annexation, city standards would preclude this use from the area. POLICY 1 : Where appropriate, the City shall have the ability to designate lots which are 1 acre or larger in size as residential estate (RE) which would permit domesticated animals, including horses, per the City of Palm Desert zoning code. 31 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a zoning ordinance amendment is required to include horses in the definition of domestic animals . POLICY 2 : Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies. F. AREA 6 : COOK/HOVLEY INDUSTRIAL AREA The Cook/Hovley industrial area is generally bound by Hovley Lane on the north, The Whitewater Storm Channel on the south, the 1/2 section lines of sections 10 and 15 on the east and the 1/2 section lines of sections 9 and 16 on the west. ISSUE: This area was intended to be developed with industrial uses including the storage, distribution, assembly, and service of goods. However, much of the area has taken on business park-like characteristics with uses 32 • +'' RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 including general offices and furniture stores. Office buildings have been approved in the past based on the development having sufficient parking. The design standards imposed on these buildings have definitely improved the aesthetics of the area but they have also increased the land value. With these increased land costs and building costs, many industrial uses that would be appropriate for the area can't afford to locate in Palm Desert. POLICY: Future industrial subdivisions in the city shall be limited to industrial-type uses only. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a new general plan designation limiting future industrial subdivisions to industrial-type uses only is required. 33 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT , MAY 13, 1993 G. AREA 7 : UNINCORPORATED AREA SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMITS The majority of the unincorporated area south of the city limits is under the ownership or administration of either the Bureau of Land Management or the University of California, Riverside ( Phillip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center) or as part of the State Game Refuge. Therefore, although most of the land is vacant, it is not likely that the area will experience much growth in the future. POLICY: The City shall attempt to ensure that the area is maintained as open space. 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"' ' DEVELOPMENT r •".'.'."".` COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL � PALM DESERT SPNERE OF INFLUENCE . � PARK � PALM DESERT CITY LIMIT / F 1 OFFICE PROFESSIONAL NOISE IMPACT LINES —j• _-- `'•y ��; HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL STUDY ZONE OPEN SPACE mm LOW DENSITY/SERVICE INDUSTRIAL I CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRANSMITTAL LETTER I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council II . REQUEST: Consideration for approval amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. III. APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert IV. CASE NO: GPA 93-3 V. DATE: April 14, 1994 continued from March 10, 1994 VI. CONTENTS: A. Staff Recommendation B. Discussion C. Draft Resolution No. 94-34 D. Planning Commission Minutes involving GPA 93-3 E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1631 F. Planning Commission Staff Report involving GPA 93-3 G. Related maps and/or exhibits . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 94-34 approving amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements as amended. B. BACKGROUND: March 10, 1994 city council reviewed the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . At that time staff suggested that the matter be continued in order that we could address the matter of the proposed 42nd Avenue extension westerly to Portola Avenue. We have done so and are now recommending that 42nd Avenue not be extended westerly to Portola. The public works director now proposes that 42nd Avenue be extended westerly a short distance to a point west of the midsection line and that the street turn north to connect into Hovley Lane. This street will run along the west side of the city park site and will be designated a secondary road on the street plan and will serve as a mid block collector. Considering that there already exists an approved development plan and development agreement for the property to the west, it is likely that the entire street would be placed on the west edge of the park site. CITY COUNCIL GPA 93-3 APRIL 14, 1994 We have advised Mr. McDonald of this revised recommendation. We would also remind council that the plan as presented upgrades Fred Waring Drive to "arterial" street status throughout the city. Considering the commitment to the area residents between Portola and Deep Canyon, council may wish to leave this street segment with its present designation (major thoroughfare) . If this is the desire of the council, we can amend the plan accordingly following approval. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved by: SRS/tm CITY CoUvCIL AC^iTON: _ ;.wL♦ Aft IS - ^ -. .--- Gx �sicxsl pn k iie Cl 2 *Amp" ' I z i i z W > I t > W 0 I I V E —� r- f i W � W i I ~ _ N ltbVLE'f ItE wEST 3c N4'fFls, 1ANf EAST l Ond Or : .'j, � t � t)RIVE d s e � ..��.�� PRED MIARING i dc O" I it ! i N 0 - TTT7 t EL PASEO c i, r EDWARD I NOWAKOSKI Attorney at Law 27710 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 305 Temecula,California 92590 Telephone(909)676-1424 Fax(909)676-4796 �I March 10, 1994 M0350-016 . VTA FACSTMTT,R A U.S. MATT, City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Dcscrt, California 92260 Attention; Ray Diaz, Planning Director Re. F. X. McDonald Dear Mr. Diaz: t am the attorney for F.X. McDonald who owns the real property located &t the intersection of Hovley Lane, Portola Avenue and 42nd Avenue. Mr. McDonald has faxed to me a depiction of the map in which the City proposes to extend 42nd Avenue. This letter is to place on record Mr. McDonald' s objection to this :Wanner of extension of 42nd Avenue. I note that, rather than extend 42nd Avenue along the property line as it is extended prior to the McDonald property, at the McDonald property 42nd Avenue is extended inward to cut off from the remainder of Mr. McDonald' s property an approximately three (3) acre parcel. It is also my understanding that the proposal to extend 42nd Avenue has been designed this wary solely to acoommodatc the Country Club across Portola Avenue. Please note that such an extension of 42nd Avenue will constitute a taking siziQv the approximately three (3) acre parcel that will be severed from the remaining parcel owned by Mx. McDonald will become virtually valueless to him. i. Accordingly, I would suggest we schedule a meeting at your office at your earliest opportunity to t'iscuss the manner in which this problem may be rectified. 7 look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours, -� 11 Edward J. owakogki 1/T/d+t2.001/pC Copy. F.X. M-Donald h CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRANSMITTAL LETTER I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council II. REQUEST: Consideration for approval of amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. III . APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert IV. CASE NO: GPA 93-3 V. DATE: March 10, 1994 VI. CONTENTS: A. Staff Recommendation B. Discussion C. Draft Resolution No. 94---34 D. Planning Commission Minutes involving GPA 93-3 E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1631 F. Planning Commission Staff Report involving GPA 93-3 G. Related maps and/or exhibits. --------------------------------------------------- ------------------ A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 94-34 approving amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . B. DISCUSSION: This general plan update of the land use and circulation elements has been ongoing since early 1993. The matter has had input from the Trails Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. CIRCULATION ELEMENT The circulation element changes are quite minor in that the proposed capacity of existing, designated streets are for the most part not being upgraded or widened. This circulation plan update does extend streets into recently annexed areas or areas soon to be annexed. As well, streets were added in the north sphere area which were previously designated in the North Sphere Specific Plan. The intent then is to tidy up the loose ends. Two items were raised during the public hearing process at planning commission: i) the issue of the ultimate width of Fred Waring Drive and the timing of future improvements; and ii) while *40 CITY COUNCIL GPA 93-3 MARCH 10, 1994 this process was taking place on a parallel track the Trails Committee was preparing a bikeway plan. i) Width and Design of Fred Waring Drive As council is aware, the volume of traffic on Fred Waring Drive is an active issue. For the most part the existing designation along Fred Waring Drive in the city is that of an "arterial street" . The section between Portola and Cook Street was previously designated as "major thoroughfare" . This update proposes to designate Fred Waring from Highway 111 east to Washington Street as "arterial" . This will make the designation through the city consistent and will not alter the existing situation in that the city council has previously indicated to the residents along Fred Waring that property for widening will not be acquired for at least 10 years or longer. Considering that nothing will occur for at least 10 years then council may wish to leave this section of Fred Waring as "major thoroughfare" . ii) Bikeway Plan The Trails Committee has studied the issue of a bikeway plan in detail. We have taken the recommendations from that plan for various levels of bikeways on designated streets and created the plan shown in Figure ' 3 ' . Where possible bikeways (class I) separated from the street will be planned. Where it is not possible to provide class I then we will attempt class II bikeways, striped areas on the street (i.e. where parking of vehicles permits) . Where parked vehicles or multiple drive accesses conflict with striping of the street then class III bikeways (i.e. signs only) will be planned. LAND USE ELEMENT The purpose of the amendment is to bring the current General Plan Land use Element up to date. The updated element addresses the many land use changes that have occurred since the original element was written. Based on input received from the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Advisory Committee, the amendment proposes three changes to existing land use designations. The first change is the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual and Portola Avenue. The current designation for the properties is 2 r CITY COUNCIL GPA 93-3 MARCH 10, 1994 Medium Density Residential. The amendment would change the designation to Office Professional. The second change would occur on the south side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pablo and Portola. The proposed amendment will change the designations from High Density Residential to Office Professional. The third proposed change would occur at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road. The current General Plan designation for the property is Resort Commercial. The amendment would change the designation to Core Commercial and other related uses. It should be noted that the report from the Economic Development Advisory Committee suggested changes in zoning. With the exception of the three general plan changes noted above, the current general plan designations will accommodate the recommended zone changes. --� Prepared by: STEVEF SMITH TEFr WINKLE LECK ASSOCIATE PLANNEFj., ASSOCIATE iLANNER Reviewed and Approved by: /tm MWINQ DATE �MVMTINUM TO P-ASSEO TTt3 2NO PDD 3 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS 'B' AND 'C' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 1631, adopted November 16, 1993, has recommended approval of amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89," in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 10th day of March, 1994, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider approving a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all 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 justify its actions: 1 . The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. 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 city council in this case. 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby approved. RESOLUTION NO. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this day of 1994, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: S. ROY WILSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California 2 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34%W EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Update The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the findings as presented by staff . Carried 3-0 . Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1621, approving CUP 91-16 Amendment, subject to conditions . Carried 3-0 . ,E. Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Smith stated that the proposal was an update to the city' s land use and circulation elements to the general plan. circulation perspective, the city He explained that from the was not upgrading or increasing the width of any streets, but was expanding streets into recently annexed areas or areas which the city would be annexing in the near future. In the Palm Desert Country Club area it showed streets in that area which had not yet been annexed, but which should be annexed at some point in the future. As well , streets were added in the north sphere area which were included in various amendments to the general plan and the north sphere specific plan. This proposal would tidy up loose ends and improve the existing level for streets . Mr. Winklepleck indicated that similar to the circulation element the land use element change was to bring the land use element up to date. It was revised from the 1980 version and included the many changes that have occurred since then. It also included the data from the annexations and potential annexations. He noted that there were two changes in the proposed land use element. One was at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola. It was currently a residential study zone. The amendment would change the designation to affordable high density as a potential site for the city' s employee village. The second proposed change would occur on the north side of San Pablo between San Pascual and Portola. The current designation was medium density residential and the change would be to office professional . 13 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 Chairman Spiegel stated that there was a study group that would be meeting on the north sphere on Friday. He asked why a change would be considered now before that group had a chance to make their recommendations . Also, he asked how the city stood on affordable housing and asked if it necessary to have additional affordable housing. Mr. Winklepleck answered that he did not know the exact numbers, but in working with Mr. Drell, who wrote the original north sphere specific plan, the specific plan was incorporated into the general plan and this was always the proposed place for the employee village. Mr. Diaz noted that when the city originally acquired this area, it was for affordable housing and was to be an employee village in terms of the redevelopment project 2 area. As far as the meeting on Friday was concerned, the reason that the recommendation on the agenda was to continue the matter was so that if there were any changes, it would be reviewed. One of the opportunities the city had resulted from the litigation on project area 2 and the city had to provide a certain number of affordable housing units . The employee village was part of that and at that time the city was considering the Marriott, a proposed Weston Hotel which would have been 2,000 rooms at Monterey Avenue and Gerald Ford, which was why the employee village was conceived. He noted that it was called out in the plan as the employee village. He said they might want to have an affordable housing designation or P for public, in case there was a Cal State Campus or other uses that were being discussed that could be considered. He noted that the recommendation was to continue the matter, but if there was a real problem with the recommendation before the commission right now, staff wanted to know. Commissioner Whitlock clarified that after this meeting and the committee meeting on Friday, staff would know if changes would need to be made and would bring a revised proposal to the commission on June 1 . Mr. Diaz concurred. He said that part of the reason the city was in this situation was a result of litigation that was filed on the Altamira project by the Bighorn Institute and the County of Riverside. The city was accused of not having a general plan that met the requirements . Chairman Spiegel noted there was no rush on it. Mr. Diaz agreed. Chairman Spiegel asked about approving the acceptable portions . Mr. Diaz said that the commission might want to go ahead and amend the general plan and get that done so that portion was out of the way. In terms of the study committee and in terms of the I-10 corridor and north sphere, 14 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 they might end up amending what was being done now, but would resolve the litigation problem. Chairman Spiegel asked if it would be wrong to put the north sphere aside and approve the Fred Waring section, and then wait for the committee recommendation on the north sphere. Mr. Smith recommended that the items be kept together and continued as a whole. Mr. Diaz concurred. Chairman Spiegel asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There was no one. Commissioner Whitlock asked why Mr. Smith recommended keeping the items together. Mr. Smith indicated that it could become fragmented with staff not knowing at what stage various sections of the elements were; he saw the potential of continuances for several months and felt that would make it difficult to get it back together. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to June 1, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 3-0 . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. Street Right-of-Way Abandonment— Fairhaven Drive North of San Juan Drive. Mr. Holtz explained that Government Code Section 65402 required the planning commission to report to the city council if a subject street vacation was in conformity with the adopted_ general plan. The subject right-of-way was a portion of an unclassified residential street. The area involved would provide no access to any existing parcels, nor did it provide for the movement of traffic within the area. He felt the subject right-of-way could be deemed in conformity with the general plan and recommended approval . Chairman Spiegel asked if Fairhaven was originally planned to go to Park View Drive. Mr. Holtz stated that the lot originally went to Park View and the portion of Lot G as indicated on the exhibit was vacated when development of the condominiums took place. Mr. Diaz indicated that Fairhaven Drive was supposed to go through to Park View. Because of an over-sight on the part of Riverside County the road was paved, but never accepted 15 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 1, 1993 Mr. Gaugush replied that it was for a tentative tract map and other applications varied. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5- 0 . VI . SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent May 27, 1993 city council actions . VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A.l Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Mr. Diaz stated that staff was recommending that this item be continued to June 15; the reason for the continuance was because there was a special subcommittee made up of members of the planning commission, as well as members of the economic development advisory committee, and staff, and the committee was looking at some of the vacant areas, particularly to the north that were zoned commercial. He indicated that the committee might come back with a different recommendation, so staff felt this should be continued until the committee came back to the commission with the results of those discussions. Commissioner concurred. Action: Moved by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, continuing GPA 93-3 to June 15, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 15 , 1993 B. Case No. PMW 93-6 - WESTINGHOUSE DESERT COMMUNITIES, Applicant Request for approval of a lot line adjustment for a portion of the general westerly line of Lot C of Tract No. 27228 and a portion of the general southeasterly line of Lot 34 of Tract No. 27520-1 to accommodate the redesign of Tract No. 27228 . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5- 0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No . GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz recommended a continuance to allow the commission to receive the report from a special land use committee that was composed of members from the Planning Commission, Economic Development Advisory Committee, staff and outside representatives . He said it would be before the commission at their next meeting. Commission concurred with the continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to July 6 , 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . B. Continued Case No . CUP 93-3 - RONALD ODEKIRK, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to construct and operate a 20 acre multi-use, pay for play, recreation facility to be located on 20 acres of 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 6 , 1993 7 :00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Spiegel called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m. II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Jonathan led in the pledge of allegiance. III . ROLL CALL Members Present: Bob Spiegel, Chairman Paul Beaty Diane Cox Sabby Jonathan Carol Whitlock Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Diaz Jeff Winklepleck Bob Hargreaves Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of the June 15, 1993 meeting minutes . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the June 15, 1993 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 5-0 . V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent June 24 , 1993 council actions . VI . CONSENT CALENDAR None. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment - to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 6 , 1993 Mr. Diaz requested a continuance to July 20 to allow the report of the committee composed of members of the economic development committee and the planning commission to receive council review and comment . He said those comments should be obtained on the 8th of July and the material could be to the commission on the 20th. Chairman Spiegel asked if it was normal for an item to go to city council before coming back to the commission. Mr. Diaz replied that in this particular case there was no "normal" . He felt that since the committee was composed of EDAC members, planning commissioners and outside citizens , and since the committee was headed by the EDAC and EDAC staff , they requested that the council receive the information and then come back to commission. Commissioner Whitlock noted that EDAC members are appointed by council and the function began at EDAC, so protocol dictated that it should go to council before anyone else saw it; they could chose not to have it go any further. Chairman Spiegel asked for a motion of continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to July 20, 1993 by minute motion . Carried 5-0 . B. Case No. CUP 93-7 - MATTHEW SAWYER dba THE SANDWICHBOARD, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit for a 938 square foot restaurant at 73-405 E1 Paseo, Suite 32A. Mr. Winklepleck indicated the applicant was proposing a 938 square foot restaurant with a seating capacity of approximately 36 . In the past it had been staff ' s experience that restaurants of this size were beneficial to the retail tenants in the area and did not create parking problems . The hours of operation would be from 9 :00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. and based on the history of the existing facility on Highway 111 , the majority of business would be takeout and delivery in nature. He noted that the commission in the past had approved up to 20% of the total retail area of a building for restaurant uses without providing additional parking. Mr . Winklepleck said that with the Cedar Creek Inn and this 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT MEMORANDUM TO: MAC"CR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL FROM: PAUL SHILLCCCK, ACMIECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTCR DATE: JL'LY 19, 1993 SUBJECT: EDAC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Several months ago, the EDAC formed a subcommittee to investigate the possibility that parcels existed within the City that could present problems in the future because the designated zoning created harsh interfaces with surrounding land use. As a secondary, but equally important, task the subcommittee investigated the possibility that economic opportunities were being missed because zoning restricted land use to too great an extent. The results of that research is attached. The report was presented to the Committee on June 17 at the regularly scheduled meeting and the committee took action to forward the same to City Council for assignment to appropriate departments for review, recommendation or action . Staff recommends the following action: Items I A-1 ; II A-1 , 2 & 3; III C-2 & 3 and IV A-1 , B-1 , C-3 be referred to the Planning Department for appropriate review/action. items I B-2, C-2 & 3; II C-1 and IV B-1 (with Planning Department) be referred to the Redevelopment staff for review/action. Items I B-1 , C-1 & 4; IV C-1 , 2 & 3 (with Planning Department) be referred to Economic Development for review/recommendation . Items II C-1 (with Redevelopment) and III C-1 be referred to the Public Works Department for review/recommendation . PAUL SHILLCOCK /dlg `rrr MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 17, 1993 Mr. Stokes suggested that other, non-EDAC members also be utilized on this subcommittee. IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF LAND-USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Mr. Stokes reported that the subcommittee did an overview of properties throughout Palm Desert and identified sites that City Council may want to look at for possible change. These sites are possible targets for rezoning or purchase by the City. The items indicated in the report are not recommendations, they are merely ideas and thoughts of the subcommittee that City Council may want to address. Mr. Stokes indicated that the subcommittee consisted of Bob Spiegel , Carol Whitlock, Allan Nyman, Ray Diaz and Paul Shillcock. Jim Richards had been invited but could not attend the meetings. Any additional ideas are welcome to be included in this report. Mr. Stokes proceeded by reviewing the final report of the Land Use Review Subcommittee (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") . Discussion as to whether to rezone the whole site at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 took place. Councilman Wilson felt this was a good analysis and asked where the committee wanted to go from here. He indicated he would feel more comfortable if Planning Commission reviewed it before City Council . Mr. Diaz felt it should go to City Council and then to planning staff for implementation. Councilman Wilson felt that the Planning Commission should do the prioritization of the recommendations. This provides a good opportunity to avoid . future situations such as what occurred with Walm. art and the Carver project. It will allow fine tuning of some sites and provide fcr the most reasonable use of the land. MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 17, 1993 Mr. Diaz suggested they take it before Planning Commission for comment and then to City Council . Councilman Wilson agreed with .this suggestion. Councilman Snyder felt this was an excellent report. He noted that there were several activities already underway or being discussed on some of the properties discussed in the subcommittee report. Mr. Diaz felt the Planning Commission should be made aware of items already being discussed for specific sites so that they may take those into, consideration and react accordingly when making recommendations to City Council . Mr. Stokes noted that the EDAC is an advisory committee to City Council . Whatever it produces should be sent to City Council for appropriate action. It was MOVED by Ms. Artis, seconded by Mr. Mullins, to forward the Land Use Review Subcommittee report to City Council for its review and subsequent action. Motion carried unanimouslv. 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF ECONOMIC DEVE'OPMENT ADVISOR -^MP,1`":Ec FROM: HANK STOKES DATE: JUNE 11 , 1993 SUBJECT: EDAC LAND-USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE RESULTS In early May the referenced subcommittee was established with two main purposes: 1 . To conduct a general Palm Desert land use review to discover whether there are specific sites that should be rezoned to avoid future difficulties (thus anticipating land-use problems like those created by the recent Carver and WalMart site cases) , and/or to create future economic opportunities . 2. Identify specific existing sites (if any) which are so sensitive that the City should consider buying the^: to guarantee their most desirable future development. This final report is designed to list explicitly identified sites that seem to meet the above criteria , including possible rezoning options or (in a very few cases) consideration of purchaser. We would ask the EDAC to review the results and pass it along to the City Council and Planning Commission for their information, so thst they may engage in their own formal study and action procedures. As hoped, we managed to accomplish this job of site identification and review in two sessions. We saw ourselves as a working subcommittee engaged in an essentially technical exercise, so that we don ' t bog down debating broad philosophical , economic and political issues that area better left to the EDAC (to advise on! and the Planning Commission and Council (to decide) . Membership of the subcommittee was as follows: Hank Stokes, representative of EDAC Bob Spiegel , representative of Planning Commission Carol Whitlock, representative of Planning Commission Allan Nyman, Ray Diaz, provided staff input Paul Shillcock, provided staff input I trust the attached report is easily understandable and welco :e input from the EDAC members. r` REPORT OF LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE . I. EL PASE0 AND ✓Ii:IN:T!': A. Site Specific Consensus: 1 . Location : Property fronting on eas_ side of Highway 74 south from corner of Highway 714 and Ei Paseo CONSENSUS: Change zoning to C-1 . B. Land Use Considerations: 1 . El Paseo - Sun Lodge Colony site should be examined for development of a ;temporary strip park fronting on El Paseo. 2. Palms to Pines East - Center should be viewed as target for redevelopment - possible location for super market or other large scale, high-use retail activity. C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Vacancy factors in El Paseo area should be investigated to determine if any action should be taken. 2. Security Bank parcel should be reviewed for possible purchase by City. Alternative uses of abandoned bank buildings should be studied. .3. El Paseo - Numerous older buildings are in need of rehab/facade improvements to produce up-scale atmosphere along entire street. The City should investigate the establishment of a program to provide low interest loans to property owners desiring to invest in their buildings. 4. El Paseo - Program (possibly part of facade loan program) to encourage development on south boundary of Lucky 's parking lot to create continuous retail environment. II. HIGHWAY Ill TO FRED WARING DRIVE CORRIDOR A. Site Specific Consensus: 1 . Location : Northeast corner of Highway Ill and Deep Canyon (two parcels) LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE CONSENSUS: Rezone souther^ most parse_ tc C-1 i:^ retain exJ.sting zoning on parcel to ncrth Location . Bast side cf Monterey r✓a� fr=... Highway 111 to Fred Waring Drive CONSENSUS: Rezone to Cffice Prof-ssior.ai d-sigrat i cn 3. Location : Fred Waring Drive from High way i 1 Portola Avenue CONSENSUS: Rezone to Office P r a f e s s i, ^_= designation . C. Other Thoughts: 1 . City should investigate possibility of purchasing homes as they are placed on the market along F-�J Waring Drive from San Pablo to Cock Street provide for future widening of Fred Waring. III. WHITEWATER "WASH" TO COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE CORRIDOR C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Some parking problems in former Riverside --:� area of Cook Street industrial complex. 2. Forty acres immediately east of Portola Club currently zoned for manufactured should be reviewed further. 3. The respective Planning Commission and City members from Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage meet and discuss development along our boundary of Monterey avenue. This discussion :✓: �: .' include the intersection of Monterey Avenue Country Club Drive as well as plans for develc:- north of Country Club with access or frontin: Monterey. 2 LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ` IV. NORTH SPHERE A. S' ?a Spe^if Ons_nsus: 1 . Location : City property ('133 acres ) a: surrounding_ area north of Gerald Ford east and wes. of Portoia extension west to Monterey Avenue CONSENSUS: Zone in conformance with General PLan B. Land Use Considerations: 1 . A specific plan should be developed showing all development proposed for Section 4 to insure tha ' proper planning is completed for area surrounding publicly-owned championship golf course proposed by City. C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Five acre parcels in north sphere fronting on Portola should be reviewed for possibly recommendation of action. 2. Section bounded by Monterey Avenue, I-10, Portcla extension and Gerald Ford should be further reviewed for possible recommendation of action . 3. Committee consensus was that the City initiate study of the desirability of expanding the City 's sphere of influence north of the I-10 freeway. 6193 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 Mr. Diaz explained that the request was for a lot line adjustment on Yucca Tree Drive and was routine in nature. After questions by commission he clarified that the adjustment was to move a lot line 20 feet and did not impact any other property owner. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving PMW 93-10 by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A.; Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz explained that the report from the Economic Development Advisory Committee would be going to city council on August 26 , 1993 , hence the request for a continuance to September 7 , 1993 . Chairman Spiegel asked if this would be the last continuance. Mr. Diaz replied yes . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to September 7 , 1993 by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. 'Coachella Valley Water District Improvement Projects Request for determination of compliance for proposed projects in Palm Desert by the Coachella Valley Water District. Mr. Diaz explained that the State of California placed laws requiring certain public agencies to submit their capital improvement programs to the impacted cities and the cities were to make a determination as whether or not it was 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 Mr. Diaz said the motion would be that changes fit within the slight modification provisions as far as the commission was concerned and Mr. Diaz could approve it over the counter. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, approving the modification as outlined by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. ERIC LARSON, 74-266 Fred Waring Drive, stated that he approached the city council regarding the safety on Fred Waring Drive. He said that Fred Waring Drive had only one sidewalk that was three feet wide and there were five schools within a two block vicinity of Fred Waring Drive . He felt it was very unsafe for children and pedestrians . He said he approached the city council on this matter and talked to the Mayor and several other people. He learned that Fred Waring was to become a six lane divided highway and that all the homes on the north side of the street were to be used for this purpose. In light of this information he told the city council that if this was to be done, it needed to be done sooner and not later because what was happening was that when people found out about the road, they were not doing anything with their homes and were not working on them, but were letting them go because of the devaluation to their properties . He said those plans came to him from the Mayor through Dick Folkers and Brent Conley by a memo that suggested that the city purchase these homes when they came on the market; he said this was an interoffice memorandum suggesting that the city could become landlords during that interim period. He felt the properties would not devaluate so much and in the long term they could have a safe highway. He said that what was happening now was that all the properties around it were being affected because no one wished to live next to a highway. Chairman Spiegel asked where Mr. Larson' s property was located; Mr. Larson said that he lived on the north side of the street and they would be taking his property, but he knew what some of the problems would be when this happened and when moving the power lines . He said that he stepped off the property and all the way from San Pascual to Fiorine was the area mentioned in the interoffice memorandum that the city would purchase. Even though the property slowly decreases in 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 depth from Florine west to San Pascual , there was still plenty of room for a safe walking and biking lane that could be landscaped and would give a safe barrier off the highway. He also felt that would be enough room for six lanes . Mr. Larson showed commission a drawing he made. He said that there would still be room for a small sidewalk on the south side and a large walking lane if it was done like his drawing. He felt it would make a considerable difference in the neighborhood because the values of the properties were going down right now. Chairman Spiegel asked if Mr. Larson showed the city council his diagram and made that request; Mr. Larson replied no. He said he wanted to go to the planning commission to get their opinion. He said one big problem was going to be the power lines . In back of his property and going down the center of those properties on the north side were power lines . He suggested that the power lines on Fred Waring be moved to that back line and there wouldn' t be any problem with that. Chairman Spiegel asked if the city gave Mr. Larson any time table for the expansion of Fred Waring. Mr. Larson said no. Mr. Diaz said that a report from the public works department was due to the city council at their August 26 meeting. He indicated that this was one area that the commission could give close consideration to at their September 7 meeting in terms of the recommendation for Fred Waring. By then there should be some indication on what public works would recommend and they could move forward with it. He said he would make a point in the discussion of the circulation element that close attention would be paid to Fred Waring Drive; focusing on this area but looking at Fred Waring from Highway Ill all the way- to Washington Street. He felt that Fred Waring would be an important street in the future and a lot of people would take Fred Waring to avoid Highway Ill . He wanted to make sure the traffic flowed smoothly and that the quality of life for the current residents was not negatively impacted. If need be, those properties could be acquired and would be part of the general plan discussion. Chairman Spiegel asked if this could be listed as a separate item in the general plan. Mr. Diaz said that it would be, in addition to focusing on the interchanges and Monterey' s future. Chairman Spiegel informed Mr. Larson that this would be discussed on September 7 after commission received all the information. Mr. Larson said that he just wanted to bring 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 this up and see what the commission' s format was and offer a suggestion. X. COMMENTS 1 . Commissioner Jonathan noted that the parking ordinance provided for certain shading trees every three stalls and he had seen some bushes going up. He said there was a list of permitted trees that allowed for some bushes that didn't provide much shade and asked if the architectural review commissi.on or staff could review the list of trees and revise it. Mr. Diaz said there was a list of trees that was current, but in the case of Enjoy Development and Trader Joe ' s , that went through the process and those plants met the requirements . In terms of when they were first planted, they didn' t but would, grow. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he did not want to change anything that was already in, but wanted to review the ordinance and possibly change the list of approved trees . He said those trees did not look like they would ever grow high enough to provide shade; they seemed to grow out and looked more like bushes than trees . Mr. Diaz indicated that some plant material could be trees or bushes depending on how they were trimmed. He suggested having the city' s landscape expert at the next meeting to review what this and the plant material list. Commissioner Jonathan felt the ordinance was a good one for the desert but didn' t want it wasted by allowing trees that didn' t provide much shade. He said he would be happy to hear from someone who could answer those questions . Mr. Diaz stated that person would be at -the next meeting. 2 . Commissioner Jonathan stated that the second item he wanted to bring up was a message to the city council with regards to the sports complex proposed by the Odekirks . He said they ran into a situation with regards to what the council had done previous to the project going to planning commission, specifically the contract and other discussions with the applicant and it created a desire on the commission' s part to have the council work with them more closely, in particular a study session or joint session as had been done in the past. Ultimately commission spent a great deal of time answering concerns and working out solutions that could have been entirely avoided by changing the location to 8 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 B. Case No. 382 C (County Plot Plan NO. 12840) - J. DONALD OLSON/THE FOX COMPANY, Applicant Request for approval of a first, one year time extension for construction of a maintenance facility for Avondale Golf Club on the northeast corner of Avondale Country Club adjacent to Frank Sinatra Drive. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Mr. Diaz stated that staff would like the item continued to September 2.1, 1993 to allow staff more time. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to September 21, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. B. Case No. CUP 93-3 Section 4 - RONALD ODEKIRK, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to construct and operate a 20 acre multi-use, pay for play, recreation facility to be located on 20 acres of City of Palm Desert owned land zoned R- 1-M located on the southeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue. Mr. Diaz noted that the commission with a 4-1 vote approved a similar facility on Hovley Lane on 20 acres owned by the 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 forward to make this particular parking lot an example of what the city would like to see done. They had to start someplace to show people that it could be done and shade could be provided in the hot summer months and would look attractive for shoppers to the area. She said that she would like to see this sent on and for something to happen whether it was in President's Plaza or at the Town Center. She wanted an example for developers and also customers to show that they cared how the city looked, if there was money available. Mr. Diaz indicated that the problem was not that they couldn't show that it could be done, but the question was should the tax payers spend money. If it was so beneficial to the business community to have the shaded parking and the plans were drawn up, who should pay for it. Those were things that would be discussed at executive management. If they were talking about an example project that people could go to, maybe one of the parking lots in the park could be done and that would show it could be done but was not directly benefiting. He said that he would come back to the commission with a report on where staff was going with it. Chairman Spiegel called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS I- A- Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz stated that staff was requesting a continuance to October 5, 1993. He said that there were some items that still needed to be worked out. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to October 5, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 interpretation to allow coin operated car washes in the industrial zone when within 300 feet of other automotive uses that were not car washes . Carried 5-0. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Mr. Diaz noted that the commission had the staff reports in addition to the EDAC subcommittee report to the council regarding certain critical sites as far as the land use element was concerned. There was also a memo to planning commission from the city' s public works department relating to the circulation element, specifically on Monterey Avenue. He suggested that they deal with the circulation element first, take public testimony, and then continue the entire matter because of the issue of Fred Waring Drive. He explained that in the circulation element the maps showed new elements and changes. Some of the principal changes were that the old Kansas alignment which was a road to be the Highway 111 Bypass to go adjacent to the freeway--that would be deleted. Also there were additional streets added and were part of the additions made to the north sphere specific plan in an attempt to get folks traveling east/west, or northwest and southeast, and encourage them to get off the freeway and make it easier to circulate within that north sphere area. That would include some extension of Frank Sinatra, and so on. Regarding the Fred Waring Drive issue, on the current general plan it was identified as a four lane street through the city. There was some division on staff with that designation. He recommended that it be maintained as four lanes, specifically from Highway ill to Cook Street, however, there was a great deal of discussion going on and there was a meeting that day with the cities of Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio concerning what their ultimate plans were for Fred Waring and whether it should be four lanes or six lanes . They would be reporting to city council at their first meeting in October on that. While they were the recommending body to the council with regards to the entire general plan and the particular issues involved with Fred 14 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 Waring Drive, the general plan did not designate a specific date when something should be done. For example, Country Club Drive as an eight lane through-way with overpasses and underpasses within the next five or ten years; however, as they have learned on Fred Waring Drive, folks who live along that street want a certain degree of certainty as to what would happen and when it would happen. It was easy as a planner to tell them not to worry, it might not happen in their lifetime. But when you are living along that street you want it narrowed down and specifically with Fred Waring Drive and the discussions going on, staff wanted to wait and bring back to the commission the position of the council on that, which might be that they would make it six lanes, or designate it four lanes with a commitment to not widen it to six lanes for a specified number of years to let people know what they. can count on in the future. He said there were some minor changes to the circulation text, in addition to continuing to work on the bikeway plan, which would ultimately be part of this. Some of the changes included page 28 the last sentence, "a minimum two foot (should be five foot) wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to pavement. " On page 29 under Class II, the Class II minimum bikelane width was four feet and should be addressed as minimum, rather than absolute and five feet. Those were minimums and if the city could get more, they would. Under Class III, it should be noted that streets that have a parking lane designed on them but no one parks on them because there was virtually no access to them (i .e. on the south side of Mesa View, where the homes back onto Mesa View) there was a parking lane planned for there, but no one would park there except in an emergency situation, and a Class III or Class II bikelane could be there. Commissioner Whitlock noted that was a golf cart lane. Mr. Diaz concurred. He stated that from the standpoint of the circulation element the commission might want to continue that issue. Chairman Spiegel noted that the plan was to have two major thoroughfares that interchanged with Interstate 10, Monterey and Cook Street. Mr. Diaz concurred. Chairman Spiegel asked if there was a plan for Portola Avenue to cross I-10. Mr. Diaz said that if this plan was approved, the crossing of Interstate 10 would be a separate issue that would have to be approved by Caltrans. By having Portola designated to go up to Interstate 10 it left that option open to the city. He did not feel the city would pay for it, but if they were to cut Portola off at Gerald Ford, then they could .not require dedication and improvement of Portola up to Interstate 10. 15 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 He said it was part of the plan, but over the freeway would require approval from Caltrans and a separate discussion. Commissioner Jonathan stated that Mr. Smith did an excellent job on the circulation element, but had a question on exhibit 3, which was the circulation element bikeway network. He asked if that was something that was provided elsewhere. Mr. Diaz said there was a map, which was not included, but basically north of Country Club the plan called for all major streets to have both Class II (painted bikelanes on the street) as well as Class I (separate bikelanes) . He said they could accomplish that and as part of the north sphere plan the city was requiring 50 feet from curb for landscaping and right of way. South of Country Club from Country Club to Fred Waring Drive the city was attempting to have painted bikelanes on every major north/south street. Monterey could not be accomplished on the west side; the city tried to get grants for that but the City of Rancho Mirage did not want a painted bikelane on their side. On Portola, where there was not a need for parking along the street and where the city could get it, a bikelane would be placed; where they couldn't, it would still be a bike route. On Cook Street, they would have a designated bike lane; what staff would rather have on and around Cook Street north and south was a separate Class I bikeway on the CVWD property or possibly utilize the street that was going to be north/south on the westerly boundary of the Sunterra project. He felt that Cook Street was too busy to encourage folks to have a separate bikelane. One problem when painting a bikelane was that folks felt that white line meant they were safe there and sometimes it was better to not have that false sense of security. As far as east-west, Hovley was looked at as being the major east-west Class II painted bikelane because there were very few in the city right now. Between Washington and Pennsylvania, there were some homes that front on Hovley that may be a problem in having a painted bikelane, but there was not that much traffic on Hovley. Once west of Eldorado, there were virtually no homes that had parking on Hovley all the way to Portola; from Portola north they could be brought to Monterey. Commissioner Jonathan felt there would be a challenge between Cook and Portola on Hovley because there was barely enough room for the two lanes on each side. Mr. Diaz said there was no demand for parking there which gave the city an advantage, so they might be able to have a painted bikelane there. As they go further south, there was an existing bikelane east and west along the Whitewater Channel . The bikeway committee, in terms of long range and possible "dream" type planning would like a regional bikeway 16 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 - going through the Monterey Country Club. He realized there was a problem there with golfers, but right now they were using Magnesia Falls and Parkview. There were existing bikeway connections from Monterey to Cook Street. The one problem area was Portola because of the view problem of cars coming out there. Heading south of Highway 111, they were trying to keep the bicyclists having the most direct route possible but separating them from traffic, for example using Shadow Mountain rather than El Paseo. On Mesa View and Haystack there was not a problem as far as east-west was concerned. On Highway 74 and Portola there was the Living Desert Bikeway connecting Portola to Haystack. He said the plan attempted to accommodate both the professional cyclist (Class II lanes) and the cyclists that want to relax and enjoy the bike ride, the Class III lanes . Chairman Spiegel asked how this interfaced with the golf carts . Mr. Diaz said that one problem staff had internally was when the legislation to allow the golf cart study program was passed, there was a great deal of potential opposition from bicycling groups. Their fear was that the golf cart program could impinge on state grants and other bicycle programs. The city assured them that it would not and so far there had not been a conflict. There might be a situation where there might be golf cart lanes, not bicycle lanes because the criteria although similar, was not identical. They were trying to achieve that but one of the biggest problems right now was those lanes marked for both golf carts and bicyclists. To date there had not been a conflict. If the golf cart program was successful, and right now it was just a study program to allow the city after monitoring to have the state permit golf carts similar to bicyclists, but in terms of what was promised to bicycling associations to allow the program, staff wanted to insure there wouldn't be a conflict and that they did not use bicycle lane money to create golf cart lanes . They were making sure that was separated. Commissioner Cox asked if there was a golf cart lane map available. Mr. Diaz replied yes. Chairman Spiegel asked if it would be appropriate for the commission to act on the general plan elements with the exception of Fred Waring. Mr. Diaz felt it should be continued because it could impact the commission' s decision as to what they might want to recommend. One big issue and one reason that Fred Waring had to potentially accommodate more traffic was that.other cities had designated Highway 111 to be four lanes, rather than six. 17 MINUTES "AW PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 Those were issues that would be brought up to council that could impact them. Mr. Diaz stated that as far as the land use element was concerned, the section 4 area bounded by Frank Sinatra, Country Club, Cook Street and Portola was designated as Planned Community Development which included the conditional use permit area for the complex approved earlier in the meeting. In terms of the ultimate area within section 4 that would come under PCD, it would not go outside of that section. However, there could be areas within section 4 that were designated other than planned community development that would be included in the community development. What the city was attempting to do 'was take as much of section 4 as possible to make it community development zoned so when staff came to planning commission with the plan for section 4 and that zone change, their recommendation would be that it is consistent with the general plan if they have to dip into that rectangular area that was not designated as part of the PCD. The area on the northwest corner of Cook and Frank Sinatra, staff would like that area designated for a Cal State Campus if there is one in Palm Desert. The city acquired that section and staff recommended that it be placed on the general plan designated P, public designation or study designation. The reason he was hesitant was as part of the proposal to the Cal State system which had gone out, the city indicated that we realize the entire area won't be developed immediately. What they would need first was 40 acres, so approximately 160 would be left and the issue was what should the city do with the 160 acres . As part of the proposal, they would do a plan to indicate how rapidly they would need the additional acreage and how they would develop it. The city would want some ability to use the remaining land while still in the city's ownership to utilize some kind of revenue producing to help offset some of the costs the city was facing. The P zone would allow the facility. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he thought that was deleted from .the final proposal that went to. Cal State. Mr. Diaz replied no, what was deleted from the final proposal was that the city would hold 30-40 acres forever. By designating the zone P, or Public, the city could accomplish that and still be consistent with the plan, or study zone. If for some reason Cal State were to reject the offer, then the city would come back with a specific study for that land. Staff was recommending that kind of dual designation on that site. Another reason for recommending another continuance was so that staff could come back to the commission with the proper 18 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 wording and designation on the map. Also, the land designated residential study zone that was exchanged with the property owner to develop should be altered to be consistent with the ( from future extension of Cook Street to Portola) other area which was north and west which was both a dual designation of industrial and potential residential . The reason for the dual designation was to assure that the city could not be in an inverse posture. When the city developed the north sphere plan there was more potential industrial there than the city would ever be able to absorb within the future. However, there was a problem north of that in terms of consistency with the noise element of the general plan in that unless there are specific noise mitigation measures they could not allow that area to be developed residentially and be consistent with that element. By having the dual designation staf f felt the city was being,protected and would protect the ultimate decisions on land use as potential uses become available. Realistically, he felt it would be a while before anything happened north of that area, but the property owners would have the option and what the city would be telling them if they wanted to develop residential there, they could do so but they would have to have some very specific noise mitigation measures to protect them from the noise from the freeway as well as the railroad. Commissioner Jonathan asked about the 200 acres for the Cal State use and if that extended to the freeway or to the noise barrier line. Mr. Diaz replied roughly to the noise barrier. Chairman Spiegel asked if staff wanted everything continued to the next meeting. Mr. Diaz replied yes . Mr. Diaz said that if the commission had an opportunity to read the EDAC subcommittee report, staff recommended that the commission instruct staff to include those recommendations in that report and revise the map accordingly. Chairman Spiegel noted that one of the items in that report was a consensus that the city should study the desirability of expanding the city' s sphere of influence north of the I-10 freeway. Mr. Diaz .said that staff would not have a problem studying it, but might have a problem recommending that the city do it. Chairman Spiegel noted that if the city didn't do it, the city would become land locked with nowhere to go. Commissioner Jonathan asked if, as on the EDAC memo, they wanted the commission to give thumbs up or down on their recommendations . He asked if they should go through them one by one and what they expected. He noted they initially wanted this to go directly to city council . Mr. Diaz said 19 _ MINUTES �%00 Napo PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 that he didn't believe the report got to the council, but rather than continue this indefinitely and, two members of the commission sat on the subcommittee, felt that it should be brought forward and at this point see what the commission' s thoughts were. In looking at the parcels, these parcels had some degree of sensitivity as far as the city was concerned, either currently or in the past, and there were some other studies that would have to come back to the commission. Commissioner Whitlock informed commission that each parcel was studied in depth with the committee. Commissioner Jonathan asked what they wanted from the commission. Commissioner Whitlock stated that she wasn't aware that it was even going to come to the cominission since they didn't have that option; she thought it would go directly to council. She felt that Mr. Diaz was trying to apprise the commission on how this tied- .in with the overall general plan. Commissioner Jonathan noted that it looked like Councilman Wilson requested that it come to the commission. He had no problem with just passing it along and would rather do that. Mr. Diaz said that if there were some comments the commission had on any of the recommendations staff would like them. Chairman Spiegel indicated that staff was recommending a continuance to the next meeting and at that point staff would have a more definitive idea as to Fred Waring from a circulation standpoint and also on the potential college. Mr. Diaz stated that Fred Waring as far as the circulation element and other issues facing them was probably going to be the most critical issue. Not only from the sensitivity standpoint, but also cost. He noted that a meeting was being held the next day in the city manager's office to list possible city projects and the money available to accomplish them and like most cities, the city had more desires than funds. Ultimately those recommendations would go forward and would impact the general plan. As indicated earlier, it was easy for him as a planner to say there were no definitive dates, but when someone had to live on Fred Waring or in a certain area with that uncertainty, the city had an obligation to let them know. Chairman Spiegel clarified that staff would come back and what he was asking was that commission look at the EDAC land use subcommittee results and if the commission had any problems with those the commission should bring them up at that point. Mr. Diaz stated that he would also bring the commission up to date on the negotiations that had taken place on the properties and current developments. He said 20 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 there had been a lot of people ready to develop except for the financing. Commissioner Whitlock asked about the next agenda and if the commission would be full. Mr. Diaz replied no. Chairman Spiegel opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There was no one. Chairman Spiegel asked for a motion of continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to October 19, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. X. COMMENTS 1. Commissioner Cox said that she did not hear it personally, but was told by two different people that there was a report out on the radio that per capita Palm Desert had more crime than the city of Los Angeles . She asked that some input be provided from the Sheriff's department to talk to them and let them know what their dollars were going toward and what type of crime Palm Desert had in the city. She said that a couple of months ago someone told them that there was no gang activity here and she wanted to find out what types of crime Palm Desert had and what the city was planning to do about it. Mr. Diaz stated that staff would check into that and report back. 2 . Commissioner Cox said that they have a lot of feelings about where they would like to see their city go and knew that the city council felt the same way and was concerned about what was happening in the city and where the tax dollars should be spent. She felt it would be nice for the council and planning commission to get together and have a brainstorming session to understand where everyone was coming from and talk about what everyone would like to see in the next few years and the kind of things they would like accomplished. She thought it would good to have that two-way conversation 21 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16 , 1993 C. Case No. TT 25102 - DESERT COMMUNITY PROPERTIES, Applicant Request for approval of a third, one year time extension for a tentative tract map subdividing 20 acres into 68 lots for future residential development located east of Deep Canyon Road, north of Fred Waring Drive. Mr. Folkers noted that the Governor passed a bill that gave an automatic two year time extension to all tract maps that were in effect as of September. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VI . SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION: Mr. Winklepleck summarized pertinent October 14 and 28, 1993 city council action. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Mr. Winklepleck stated that the two unresolved items were Fred Waring Drive, which council decided would remain four lanes for the next ten years and then be restudied, and the Cal State campus, who would be responding to the city in mid December. Staff recommended approval of GPA 93-3 which included the recommendations of the EDAC. Chairman Spiegel opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 MR. DICK BAXLEY, a Palm Desert resident, stated that he represented Dr. William Moreno and a number of the property owners on the east side of Highway 74 to La Paon. He asked if it would be possible to have this land rezoned to a C-1 general commercial designation. He felt this would allow the property owners more options for development. Mr. Winklepleck noted that this request was part of the EDAC recommendation. He felt Mr. Baxley was present to affirm that the property owners were in favor of this . Mr. Baxley stated that he understood this would not limit them to the use of hotels or restaurants . Commissioner Whitlock indicated that that was the intention of the special subcommittee that was appointed several months ago through EDAC and the council . It was part of the commission's recommendation. Mr. Winklepleck added that since this property had the potential for change and was in the Palm Desert Property Owners Association, commission should direct staff to contact the Palm Desert Property Owners Association and bring them "into the loop" . Chairman Spiegel asked if the current zoning was for hotels . Mr. Winklepleck replied for hotels, restaurants or entertainment facilities. With the C-1 zone, if the hotel or restaurant came back, it would not limit or stop them from building. Commissioner Whitlock asked why they weren't brought into the loop prior to now. Mr. Winklepleck said it was a misstep on staff's part and was something that should have been done early on when the EDAC committee dealt with this specific property. Commissioner Whitlock asked if they would be brought in prior to the city council hearing. Mr. Winklepleck suggested that they be brought in at the council level 'to allow this to proceed. Commissioner Jonathan asked if the individual property owners were apprised of the public hearing. Mr. Winklepleck didn't know. Commissioner Jonathan noted that since this was a public hearing, everyone on the list of recommended changes should be notified. Mr. Winklepleck said that it was something that would have to be done and would probably come back. He stated that the noticing went city-wide through 3 MINUTES "" PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 notices in the paper. Commissioner Jonathan said that if he were a property owner and planning commission and city council were talking about changing his zoning without informing him he would not like it. Mr. Winklepleck said that in this case he had been in contact with either the property owner or representatives of the property and it was something they were going to do anyway; he felt they should be notified and would be. He stated that the ones he talked to were in favor and this was saving them a step if they were to go through the process themselves. Commissioner Whitlock asked what brought Mr. Baxley to the meeting. Mr. Baxley replied that he called the city to inquire about a change of zone and Mr. Winklepleck informed him of the meeting. Commissioner Whitlock felt that Commissioner Jonathan brought up a good point. Chairman Spiegel noted that it effected the entire city because what they were talking about all along Interstate 10 effected land owners throughout the community. Commissioner Whitlock said they were there to make a recommendation to the city council; before the city council would proceed, the public hearing would be at that level. She felt they were asked to do this because the EDAC and special committee went directly to city council and before the city council would review that they asked that planning commission review it. If the commission moved it on, then the appropriate public hearings for the physical change of zones would be handled through the city council . Commissioner Jonathan felt that part of the recommendation would be that all property owners and the community at large were adequately informed of the process taking place. Chairman Spiegel noted that there was an addendum revising the on and off ramps for Monterey Avenue and Interstate 10. Mr. Folkers clarified that staff was working with Riverside County for the interchange improvement and there had been three alternatives presented. The one where Monterey went straight across provided the best traffic operation. Caltrans and Palm Desert preferred that one and the county was coming around to their way of thinking. This was one element that was important for the future development of the City of Palm Desert south of the freeway and whatever was done to the north. The two interchanges right now at Washington and the proposed one at Monterey would not be as effective and over a period of time there would be quite a bit of congestion. If it could be done right, the city would be better off. He said this was the most expensive of the 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16 , 1993 three alternatives at $16 million, but from a traffic operations inter-connection between the two areas it would be much preferred over the long run. Commissioner Jonathan asked how the two Monterey Avenues would be lined up; Mr. Folkers said there would be a diagonal bridge and the old bridge would be removed. Commissioner Jonathan stated that one of the items on the memo from Hank Stokes dated June 11, on page two item II-C Other Thoughts, Mr. Stokes recommended that the city investigate the possibility of purchasing homes along Fred Waring Drive. On the city council update they were told that the city council would not be doing anything for ten years. Since their last meeting there was another accident on Fred Waring. He personally felt that the commission needed to urge the council as part of their recommendation to revisit that issue and give it another try to see if anything could be done. If it was not purchasing homes, maybe it could be speed bumps or other alternatives because it was a dangerous situation. Chairman Spiegel asked if Commissioner Jonathan had any recommendations. Commissioner Jonathan felt that the council had visited the issue in detail and did not want to jump in and say the city should use its funds to utilize eminent domain at this point, but felt that the traffic department needed to review the issue to see if there might be reasonable alternatives. It could be speed bumps, speed limit reductions, or something like that. He felt a study was needed to determine what alternatives might exist, or form a citizens group to come up with recommendations because there were many concerned homeowners in that area. Mr. Folkers stated that after the last council meeting they had a meeting with all the homeowners and staff presented an alternative whereby the city would widen the street on the north side and put in six feet of additional pavement, put in vertical curb so there could be a bike lane, and the sidewalk would then be behind the utility poles. The residents did not want that and as a result a report was going to council that would explain the ramifications and what suggestions came out of that meeting. It was unfortunate because staff felt that would have helped the situation. If the commission would like, staff could give them copies of the council report. Chairman Spiegel noted that the last item on page 3 of the memo from Hank Stokes stated that it was the consensus of the committee to study the desirability of expanding the city' s 5 MINUTES err `"• PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 sphere of influence north of I-10 . He said there was a reason for that: if the city did not consider it then it would be landlocked. If the city 50 years from now was to continue to grow, it was the thought of the committee to take a look at vacant land on the north side of I-10. He asked staff if that recommendation was part of this process. Mr. Winklepleck said it was in the sense that it directed staff to study it. It was not going ahead with any recommendation that staff undertake to bring it into the sphere of influence, but it was telling staff to look at it and review the feasibility of doing it at this time. Chairman Spiegel closed the public testimony and asked for a motion. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0 . Moved by Commissioner_ Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1631, recommending approval of GPA 93-3 to city council . VIII. MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion of Election of Officers. Commissioner Jonathan stated that the city council had a system that worked that he felt the commission should adopt for the planning commission which was to have rotating chairmanships based on seniority and would change hands annually. The commission also had appointees to the EDAC and he felt it made sense to rotate those on the same basis . He wanted to bring that up and get the other commissioners ' thoughts and could be effective January 1 of each year. Commissioner Whitlock said that when she was chair it did not occur. to her that elections should be a date on the calendar. As chairman, it took her a good year to get a feel for what was expected. Commissioner Beaty asked what had been the procedure in the past. Commissioner Whitlock noted there hadn't been one and that was a good point. It was not something like the date on the calendar. She said that for the past six years while she was on the commission Buford Crites served as chairman for three years; Rick Erwood served for two or three years or longer. She served for two years and she appreciated the two year term because it took a year 6 4 NOW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1631 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS 'B' AND 'C' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89, " in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions: 1. The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby recommended to the city council for approval. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of November, 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BEATY, COX, JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE R BERT A. SPIEG -r an ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec�ary PLANNING COMMISSION LUTION NO. 1631 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Update The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. November 16, 1993 RAMON A. DIAZ I (�� DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2 VOW CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission DATE : May 18, 1993 CASE NO: GPA 93-3 REQUEST: Recommendation to city council of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert I . DISCUSSION: A. LAND USE ELEMENT: The purpose of the amendment is. to bring the current General Plan _ Land Use Element up to date. The updated element addresses the many land use changes that have occurred since the original element was written, including the recent annexation data. The amendment proposes two changes to existing land use designations . The first change is proposed at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola Avenue. The subject property' s current general plan designation is Residential Study Zone . The amendment would change the designation to Affordable High Density as this is the potential site for the employee village. The second proposed change would occur on the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual Avenue and Portola Avenue . The current designation for the properties is Medium Density Residential . The area is developed with deteriorating residential units . The amendment would change the designation to Office Professional . B. CIRCULATION ELEMENT: This amendment updates the existing street situation in the city and adds in the recently annexed areas to provide a unified street system. As well, certain street segments which are no longer necessary have been deleted . STAFF REPORT GPA 93-3 , MAY 18, 1993 II . ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS: For the most part this general plan update of the land use element and circulation element represents a clarification of issues and areas within the city and unification of recently annexed areas . Environmental issues for recently annexed areas were addressed in the recently adopted North Sphere Specific Plan. As a result, the director has determined that the general plan update will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is attached and recommended for approval . III . RECOMMENDATION: • Staff recommends : A. Adoption of the findings . B. Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , recommending to city council approval of the an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . IV. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft resolution. B. Legal notice. C. Comments from city departments and other agencies . D. Plans and exhibits . - f / Prepared by _ LJ /C Reviewed and Approved by` SRS/JW:tm 2 PLANwi(NG COMMISSION RESOLUTION . A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS ' B' AND 'C ' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89 , " in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; , and - WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony a.. J arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions : 1 . The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows : 1 . That. the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case . 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit ' A' , GPA '93-3 Exhibit ' B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit ' C ' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby recommended to the city council for approval . PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of May, 1993 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ , Secretary PLANNING COMMISSIOI*#ESOLUTION NO. - EXHIBIT A b. Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7 , Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 - APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and- Circulation Element Update The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. May 18, 1993 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2 INITIAL STUDY CASE NO. GPA 93-3 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION CHECKLIST COMMENTS The subject project is the updating of the City of Palm Desert General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . For the most part this amounts to clarification of the existing lane use and street designations . As well, it will unify general plan amendments of the past few years into one document . Approval of this general plan update will not result in adverse impacts on the environment which have not previously been identified in that areas of the city have been analyzed pursuant to the requirements of CEQA in one or more of the following documents : - General Plan, City of Palm Desert - Palm Desert North Sphere Specific Plan - North Sphere Specific Plan Studies on Air Quality and Noise - Riverside County Comprehensive General Plan - Weston Pringle and Associates Traffic Study for the Indian Ridge Project - Archaeological Assessment by Archeological Associates Limited ( September 3, 1990) - County of Riverside Environmental Impact Report #305 - Environmental Impact Report for Monte Carlo Mixed Use Project As well , individual projects are reviewed for compliance with CEQA through the city' s development review process ( i .e. precise plan) . New environmental impacts not previously assessed in the above noted documents have not been identified, therefore, adoption and certification of a negative declaration of environmental impact for this general plan update is appropriate. 1I:�ONbfEV'I'�L, SERVICES DEPT. INITIAL STUDY =TVIRONINTaL EVALUATION CHECKLIST `TOTE: The availability of data necessary to address the topics listed below shall form the basis of a decision as to whether the application is considered complete for purposes of environmental assessment. ENV IRCUMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all and "maybe" answers , possible mitigation measures and comments are provided on attache.¢ .sheets) . Yes Maybe No 1 . Earth. Will the proposal result- in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in _ x geologic substructures? b. Disruptions , displacements, compaction, or X overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground sL, -face relief features? d. The destruction, covering , or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? 2. air. Will the proposal result in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of obJectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture , or temperature , or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? /` Yes W.avCe No 2. 'dater. Will the proposal result in: a_ Changes - in cufrents , •or the course or 1 di rec.ion of water' movements? ; b. Changes i n—absor,t-'dn rates , drainage patterns , or the rate and- amount of surface water runoff? K, c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Alteration of .the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? e. Change in the quantity of ground waters , either through direct additions or with- arawals , or through inzereeption of an • aquifer by cuts or excavations? f. Reduction in the amount of water ot.�er- wise available for public water su;plies? ». Plan: L� `e wiil the proposal result in: a. Chance in the diversity of species , or numbers of any species of plants ( includine trees , shrubs , grass , and crops )? b. Reduction of the nuft ers of any unique , rare , or enaangered species of plants? r. c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area , or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? S. An, rral Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in the diversity of species , or nu=ers of any species of animals (birds , land animals including reptiles , or insects )? rt� b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare , or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area , or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Ceter4arat'on t., existing wiIdlife h aDIt2t / � Z Yes Mavbe 'Ic 6. Natural Resources . Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in -!he rate of use of any natural resources? b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resource? 7. En_erc Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Demand upon existing sources of energy, or re- quire the.development of new sources of energy? 8. Risk of Uoset. • - Does the proposal involve a risk of an-explosion or the release of hazardous sub stances ( including, but not limited to, pesticides ,' oil , chemicals , or radiation) in • the event of an accident or upset conditions? 9. E-nnomic Loss. Will the proposal result in: a. A change in -the value of property and improvements endangered by flooding? b. A change in the value of property and impro•eemen:s exposed to geologic hazards beyond accepted cO=unity risk standards? 10. Noise . Will the proposal increase existing . noise levels to the point at which accepted co=unity noise and vibration levels are , exceeded? ii. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the alter on of the present developed or planned land use of an area? 12. Ocen Soace. Will the proposal lead to a decrease in the amount of designated open space? 13. Pcoulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Alteration or the* loc3tion, distribution, density , or growth rite of the human Population of the City? b. Change in the population distribution by aue, income , religion, racial , or ethnic group, occupational class , househr,ld type? �( 4. r Yes Maybe No 14. Emolovment. Will the proposal result in adoitiona new long-tern jobs provided , or a change in the number and per cent employed , unemployed , and underemployed? 4 15 . Housing. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in number and per cent of housing units by type (price or rent range, zoning category, owner-occupied and rental , etc. ) relative to demand or to number of - farmilies in various income classes in the City? b. Impacts on existing housing or creation of a demand for additional housing? 16 . Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? ` b. Effects on existing parking facilities , or demand for new parking? C. Impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterakions to present patterns of circulation k. or movement of people and/or goods? e. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles , bicyclists , or pedestrians? 17 . Public Services . Will the proposal have an effect upon , or result in a need for, new or alters governmental services in any of the following are s : a. Fire protection? -- b. Police protection? r` c. schools? --- d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities , including roads? ' x f. Other governmental services? s . Yes Maw a ,yQ 18. Public Fiscal Balance. Will the proposal result in a net change in government fiscal flow (revenues less operating expenditures and annualized capital expenditures)? �. 19. Utilit;es . . Will the proposal result in a need for new systems , or alterations to the following utilities : a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications system? `- c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? �! f. Solid waste and disposal? 20. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? b. A change in the level of community health care provided? 21 . Social Services. Will the proposal result in an increased demand for provision of general social services? 22. Aesthetics . Will the proposal result in: a. Obstruction of any scenic vista• or view open to the public? b. The creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? C. Lessening of the overall neighborhood (or area) attractiveness, pleasantness , and uniqueness? 2-1. Licht and Glar3. Will the proposal produce ne:v Ifgnt, or glare? 24. Archeological/Historical . Will the proposal result in an a teration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object, or building? Yrrr+" Yes Maybe No 25 . Mandatcry Findincs of Slanificance. a. Oces the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or to curtail the diversity in the environment? +. b. Ooes the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goa' s? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief , definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into t the fut-re. c. Ooes the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small , but where the effect of ,he total of those impacts on the environment . is significant. ) ----- ---- =-- d. Ooes the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings , either directly or indirectly - Initial Study Prepared 3y: ----- 4-- - CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRANSMITTAL LETTER I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council II. REQUEST: Consideration for approval amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . III . APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert IV. CASE NO: GPA 93-3 V. DATE: April 14, 1994 continued from March 10, 1994 VI. CONTENTS : A. Staff Recommendation B. Discussion C. Draft Resolution No. 94-34 D. Planning Commission Minutes involving GPA 93-3 E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1631 F. Planning Commission Staff Report involving GPA 93-3 G. Related maps and/or exhibits . ---------------------------------------------------------------- A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. approving amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements as amended. B. BACKGROUND: March 10, 1994 city council reviewed the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . At that time staff suggested that the matter be continued in order that we could address the matter of the proposed 42nd Avenue extension westerly to Portola Avenue. We have done so and are now recommending that 42nd Avenue not be extended westerly to Portola. The public works director now proposes that 42nd Avenue be extended westerly a short distance to a point west of the midsection line and that the street turn north to connect into Hovley Lane. This street will run along the west side of the city park site and will be designated a secondary road on the street plan and will serve as a mid block collector. Considering that there already exists an approved development plan and development agreement for the property to the west, it is likely that the entire street would be placed on the west edge of the park site. 16 CITY COUNCIL GPA 93-3 APRIL 14, 1994 We have advised Mr. McDonald of this revised recommendation. We would also remind council that the plan as presented upgrades Fred Waring Drive to "arterial" street status throughout the city. Considering the commitment to the area residents between Portola and Deep Canyon, council may wish to leave this street segment with its present designation (major thoroughfare) . If this is the desire of the council, we can amend the plan accordingly following approval . Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved by: SRS/tm 2 CIRCULATION PLAN REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 1994 1. Was before city council March 10, 1994 . Mr. Winklepleck & Mr. Smith gave brilliantly concise reports . 2 . Two issues arose regarding circulation: 1) 42nd Avenue north of Portola Country Club; and 2) whether to upgrade Fred Waring Drive from "major thoroughfare" to "arterial" between Portola and Deep Canyon. 3. Staff have revised the proposed 42nd Avenue alignment. It is now proposed to extend just past the mid section line then turn north and connect with Hovley Lane. It will run along the west side of the city park property and be designated "secondary roadway" . 4 . Considering the commitment to the area residents council may wish to have Fred Waring Drive remain in its "major thoroughfare" designation. The plan presently proposes to upgrade Fred Waring Drive between Portola and Cook Street to "arterial" . .r CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: City Manager and City Council FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development DATE: April 5, 1994 SUBJECT: Zone Change for Fred Waring Properties Council instructed staff to examine the feasibility of rezoning the residential properties on the north side of Fred Waring Drive from San Pascual to Deep Canyon. This is a general description of the area being examined. In analyzing staff ' s recommendation, these parcels can be rezoned to Office Professional (O.P. ) and can physically be developed with single story offices . In the past we have seen offices constructed adjacent to single family residences in a very successful and compatible manor. While these parcels may not have the depth of some previous sites, offices can be developed. The rezoning would need to occur in sections no smaller than three or four connected lots. Rezonings of less than this size could be questioned as "spot zones" which are illegal in the state of California. If we wish to proceed with the rezoning, staff recommends that the property owners involved be contacted, a .meeting be held and all options explained prior to proceeding with the change of zone. The entire rezoning process could take 12 to 14 weeks . �RAMON A. DIAZ ASSISTANT CITY MANAG R, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING /tm CITY OF PALM DESERT COUNCIL AGENDA REQUE . MEETING OF April 14, 1994 Consent Calendar Item 1 . TO BE CONSIDERED AS: Public Hearing Item _Regular Item Z . REQUEST: (Agenda Item Wording) Zone Change for Fred Waring Properties. 3 . FINANCIAL : (Complete if Necessary) (a ) Acct/Proj . # (b) Amount Requested (c) Current Budget? (d) Appropriation? Apprvd : Finance Director 4 . SUBMITTED By : Ramon A. Diaz APPROVA C Department Head City Manager 6/ 13/88 44„r CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: City Manager and City Council FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development DATE: April 5, 1994 SUBJECT: Zone Change for Fred Waring Properties Council instructed staff to examine the feasibility of rezoning the residential properties on the north side of Fred Waring Drive from San Pascual to Deep Canyon. This is a general description of the area being examined. In analyzing staff 's recommendation, these parcels can be rezoned to Office Professional (O.P. ) and can physically be developed with single story offices . In the past we have seen offices constructed adjacent to single family residences in a very successful and compatible manor. While these parcels may not have the depth of some previous sites, offices can be developed. The rezoning would need to occur in sections no smaller than three or four connected lots. Rezonings of less than this size could be questioned as "spot zones" which are illegal in the state of California. If we wish to proceed with the rezoning, staff recommends that the property owners involved be contacted, a .meeting be held and all options explained prior to proceeding with the change of zone. The entire rezoning process could take 12 to 14 weeks. f V RAMON A. DIAZ ASSISTANT CITY MANAG R, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING /tm CITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED_ OTHER Direct Staff to: 1) Contact nieghbors on both sides of Fred Waring Driye as well as on the street behind the property being considered for rezoning; 2)look MEE a'I'NiG %1.'_='3 t,j � ( "l at how much right-of-way will be needed for acceleration and deceleration lanes. VERIF ED "- . Original on File w—itbJ City Clerk's CEf �a PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN I . INTRODUCTION The Palm Desert Trails Committee has set out to establish a Bikeway Plan. The underlying goal of the plan is to establish a series of bike routes that provided a useable, safe and efficient system for bicyclists to traverse the city both for transportation and recreational purposes . The charge the committee has taken upon itself is, however, to also examine ways of expanding and encouraging the use of bicycles as an alternate transportation mode. Perhaps a definition of what is meant by transportation and recreational should be present. Transportation is the use of the bicycle to reach a specific location to conduct business or another activity. Recreational purpose is riding solely for the enjoyment of the ride. The committee felt that wherever possible separate off-street trails (class I) and on-street lanes (class II) should be provided on roadways identified as part of the system. It should be noted that a class II bikeway is not merely a sidewalk used by bicyclists . The class I bikeway should be a minimum of feet in width for one-way and feet for two-way traffic. The class I bikeway or lane should also be feet from the street or curb. A sidewalk has a width of feet in residential areas and can be 10 feet or greater in width in commercial areas . All *4WW' attempts should be made to separate pedestrians and cyclists . This would permit both the recreational non-exercise rider and the recreational exercise devotee to ride a non-curvilinear or meandering bikeway. It was the consensus of the committee that care be taken in designing class I bikeways that they are not overly curvilinear or meander excessively. The committee also believes that the city should adopt a policy of striping those portions of county streets such as Country Club Drive where very little of the street is outside of Palm Desert' s jurisdiction and the bikeway will be completed. The main connecting route' s initial destinations identified were all schools, College of the Desert, E1 Paseo, the Town Center, Civic Center, city parks, Living Desert Reserve, and the Coachella Valley Regional Bikeway. II . THE SYSTEM A. NORTH SPHERE The north sphere area was previously identified in the north sphere plan. It is bounded on the north by Interstate 10, on the south by Country Club Drive, on the west by Monterey Avenue, and on the east by Washington Street. PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN A critical problem facing the establishment and maintenance of bike lanes in this area is blow-sand, as well as miscellaneous road debris . The high cost of removing the sand to keep bike lanes open makes striping certain areas unfeasible at this time. These streets are: 1 . Frank Sinatra between Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. 2 . Gerald Ford Drive between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue. 3 . Portola Avenue between Gerald Ford Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive. 4 . Monterey Avenue between Frank Sinatra and I-10 . These street sections should be identified as routes until development occurs, which will prevent the blow-sand from covering bike lane striping. The North Sphere Specific Plan calls for landscaped areas 50 feet in width measured from curb face. Developers will be required to landscape, as well as construct sidewalks and bike trails . The city would have to stripe the on-street bike lanes; this could be done concurrently with street striping. 3 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN Relatively low traffic counts on these streets, except for Monterey, makes it practical to identify them as bike routes and sign but not stripe them at this time. Other streets could be striped and maintained through normal street sweeping. These would include: 1. Frank Sinatra Drive between Cook Street and Oasis Club Drive. 2 . County Club Drive between Monterey Avenue and Washington Street. (Note: There are two portions of Country Club Drive in the county, the north side roughly from 2,000 feet east of Monterey to Portola, and the southern half east of Oasis Club Drive to Washington Street. ) 3 . Portola Avenue between Frank Sinatra and Country Club Drive. 4 . Cook Street between Frank Sinatra and Country Club Drive. 5. E1 Dorado Drive between Frank Sinatra and Country Club Drive. 6 . Oasis Club Drive between Frank Sinatra and Country Club Drive. 7 . Monterey Avenue between Country Club to Frank Sinatra. 4 *400 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN B. MID-CITY The sector is bounded by Country Club Drive on the north, Highway 111 on the south, and the city boundaries to the east and west. Because this area is fairly well developed it does not have the sand problems of the north sphere area. The long, straight north-south and east-west streets with their limited access provides excellent opportunities for creation of on-street bike lanes . The concentration of employment centers also affords the city the opportunity to encourage the use of bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Because of the different problems that exist along each of the identified routes the report will discuss each route separately. 1 . MONTEREY AVENUE SOUTH OF COUNTRY CLUB TO HIGHWAY 111 This route requires cooperation between the cities of Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage. The center line of Monterey Avenue is the cities boundary until one reaches the southerly boundary of Rancho Las Palmas Country Club; then both sides of Monterey Avenue are in Palm Desert. 5 *Sol ..r PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN It appears that the creation of a class I bikeway would be expensive as well as require approval to be at variance with state standards . The City of Rancho Mirage may study modification of their bikeway policy that precludes striped bike lanes . Palm Desert has striped a portion of Monterey Avenue from Magnesia Falls northerly to Gran Via (Monterey Country Club southerly entrance) . South of Magnesia Falls to Highway 111, Monterey Avenue could be striped to Fred Waring. South of Fred Waring, the presence of office buildings and the need for on- street parking makes striping a bike lane difficult, but not impossible. However, by diverting the route westerly along Fred Waring to Town Center Way, we can avoid the problems of eliminating parking as well as provide a route with less traffic to both the Palm Desert Town Center and the One Eleven Center. It is further recommended that the remainder of Monterey Avenue between Fred Waring and Highway 111 be designated as a class III bike route. 6 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN 2 . PORTOLA AVENUE Portola affords an excellent opportunity for a future bike lane, particularly between Country Club and Fred Waring Drives. In terms of limited street access from adjoining properties, very light if any on-street parking demands makes the striping of a lane from Country Club Drive to Rutledge very practical at this time. The area on the east side of Portola, from Hovley Lane to the northerly boundary of the Portola Country Club, will require some curbing. South of Rutledge to Fred Waring on the west side of Portola the presence of homes fronting on Portola makes striping impractical . However, on the east side of Portola a two way class I bikeway may be possible. The committee recommends that this be studied. There is, however, one problem area--the intersection of Magnesia Falls and Portola Avenue. The visibility problem that exists as one travels south on Portola coming out of the wash presents a real problem for cyclists crossing Portola on the Magnesia Falls Bikeway. The Magnesia Falls Bikeway, which is a section of the Coachella Valley Regional Bikeway, connects the College 7 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN of the Desert and Palm Desert High School . A portion of the bikeway from Deep Canyon to Cook Street is on the Whitewater Channel, the remainder is along Magnesia Falls Road as a separated off-street bike lane that continues through Palm Desert High School . The committee suggests in order of preference that one of the following actions be taken at the intersection of Magnesia Falls and Portola Avenue: 1 . A separate bridge crossing; or 2 . Signalization as original plan for Magnesia Falls Bikeway called for; or 3 . Minimally a four-way stop; this is recommended solely because of cost and something needs to be done. In the long-term the committee feels that the Whitewater Channel should be studied for an east-west bikeway connecting the cities of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City and Palm Springs. The committee is fully cognizant of the fact the channel crosses various public, semi-private, and private country clubs which would make this undertaking quite difficult. 8 Nftol PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN The benefits, however, if such a route could be established would be monumental . Returning to Portola, the stretch from Fred Waring to Highway 111 is best to be a designated bike route. Residences with direct access to Portola and need for on- street parking make striping impractical . 3 . COOK STREET South of Country Club Drive to Hovley Lane, there is no major problem in providing both a separate off-street facility and painted on-street bike lane. Between Hovley Lane and the Whitewater Wash a bicycle lane exists; however, the volumes, road conditions and types of traffic make an alternate north-south bike route location desirable. The high employment base, as well as the Palm Desert High School makes a north-south bike route on or near Cook a necessity and an ideal alternative transportation mode. One potential site could be along the westerly edge of the Coachella Valley Water District sewage treatment facility. Establishing a bike lane at this location 9 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN would still be close enough to Cook Street to serve the industrial area as well as the high school . A second alternative would be along the easterly city boundary line on a street that was to be constructed as part of the former Sunterra Project. This street, however, would be about 1/2 mile from Cook Street, and while connecting to Fred waring Drive, east-west access into and out of the Cook Street industrial area would be difficult. The construction of the Cook Street Bridge will alleviate any site distance problems for cyclists crossing Cook Street at the channel . In the interim Cook Street should continue to be used as a principal north-south bike route. South of Fred Waring Drive to Highway 111, Cook Street is in the city of Indian Wells and has been striped with a bike lane in each direction. 10 N.r, PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN 4 . DEEP CANYON--MAGNESIA FALLS TO HIGHWAY 111 Deep Canyon from Fred Waring Drive to Magnesia Falls can be striped with a bike lane when the street is constructed to its ultimate width. At Magnesia Falls the bike lane would connect to the Magnesia Falls bikeway. South of Fred Waring Drive to Highway 111 portions of the street can and should be striped wherever possible. Portions in front of single family residences should not be striped because of the normal need for on-street parking in single family residential areas . Lower traffic volumes on Deep Canyon when compared to other major north-south thoroughfares, combined with its connection to the southeastern portion of Palm Desert, makes it a good street for cyclists to use even with portions merely designated as class III bike routes . Deep Canyon' s connection with the southern part of the city makes the crossing of Highway 111 of critical importance. Special attention should be paid to this intersection to create a safe and efficient crossing. This should be given a fairly high priority. 11 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN 5. SAN PABLO San Pablo connects the Palm Desert Civic Center with E1 Paseo and residential areas south of E1 Paseo. The direct connection of San Pablo makes it ideal for at least bike route status . Unfortunately, south of Fred Waring Drive the opportunity for a painted bike lane is very limited. Adjacent to the retail businesses on the east and west side of San Pablo, the angular parking and the need for parking makes the striping impossible. 6 . HOVLEY LANE Hovley Lane connects Monterey Avenue and Washington Street, except for an offset at Portola it is a direct route, that gives an opportunity for both striping and off-street bike trails . There are signals or stop signs at each crossing of north-south streets . In addition, Hovley connects the post office, Hovley Park, and Cook Street industrial area with residential areas to the east and west. 12 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN 7. FRED WARING DRIVE Fred Waring Drive is a regional thoroughfare connecting Highway 111 in Palm Desert on the west with the City of Indio on the east. The existence of signalization and stop signs at every major north-south intersection make this street an ideal candidate of bikeway designation and/or striping. 8. SAN GORGONIO Connecting San Pablo with the Town Center, San Gorgonio with its residential character and discouragement of extensive traffic can serve as a good direct connector from the residential area even further east to the Town Center. Because of the need for residential on-street parking San Gorgonio will be a designated class III route only. 9 . PARKVIEW This east-west street connects Monterey (College of the Desert) with Highway 111 and Fred Waring Plaza. Its proximity to Magnesia Falls on the north, and the 13 marry PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN signalized intersection at Monterey, provides a connection from Palm Desert High School to Highway 111 . It may be possible to stripe this street because of the relatively few number of lots requiring on-street parking. C. SOUTH PART OF CITY - NORTH/SOUTH The southern section of the city is defined as the area south of Highway 111 from the Rancho Mirage boundary to the west and the city of Indian Wells on the east. 1 . COOK STREET Only a small section of Cook Street south of Highway 111 is within the city of Palm Desert, that is on the west side of the street at the intersection with Fairway Drive. Cook Street can accommodate a class II lane. All residential units in the area either back or side onto Cook Street so on-street parking is not a problem. 14 Nwoe PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN 2 . DEEP CANYON This street was discussed previously. It is recommended that it be designated a bike route between Fairway Drive and Highway 111. The need for on-street parking south of Highway 111 would preclude establishment of a painted bike lane. However, the relatively low levels and slower speed of traffic and its connection to the north side of Highway 111 all combine to make this street good for a bike route status . 3 . PORTOLA Portola south of Highway 111 will require various designations . The intersection of Highway 111 and Portola, as mentioned previously, is one of the busiest in the city and is being redesigned. South of Highway 111 to Larrea a bike route designation is all that can be practically accommodated on Portola because of the width, volume of traffic, and need for on- street parking where it is presently available. South of Larrea to Fairway the traffic is lighter but the need for on-street parking persists and, therefore, bike 15 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN route designation is probably the only advisable option available. Proceeding further south on the east side (City of Indian Wells) of Portola there is a separated bikeway/sidewalk, and on both the west and east side there is room for a painted lane. The class I bikeway is part of the Living Desert Bikeway and terminates there, also connecting with the Haystack Bikeway. There is a slight gap between this bikeway and the one that terminates in the city of Indian Wells that can be connected easily. 4. HIGHWAY 74 For the most part, Highway 74 presents a good opportunity for a class II bike trail . The one tight area is between Highway 111 and El Paseo. The short distance combined with the great number of turning movements at the intersections makes the portion of the trail better suited to a class III . The remainder, all the way to the southerly city limit, can be striped as a class II route. 16 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN Numerous existing and proposed meandering sidewalks also exist. 5 . PALM VALLEY CHANNEL The service road area adjacent to the Palm Valley Channel can be developed as a class I bikeway. The use of flood control channel service roads for bikeways have been implemented very successfully throughout the state. This would provide a class I bikeway parallel to Highway 74, yet close enough to be a reasonable alternative to the busier state highway. A further benefit of a bikepath at this location is its proximity to the scenic foothills . D. SOUTH PART OF CITY - EAST/WEST 1 . FAIRWAY DRIVE Is a good east-west street for a bike route, connecting Portola with Cook Street and then continuing to Indian Wells . 17 *me PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN The City of Indian Wells providing a class II or III bike lane does not appear to be a major problem on the south side of Fairway because of the lack of homes fronting on the street. Traffic volumes also appear lower east of Cook Street, than west. However, proactive programs by Palm Desert has reduced the speed and volumes of traffic on Fairway Drive. The direct route between Cook Street and Portola make this a good class III bike route. However, the many stop signs does limit its benefit because cyclists will seldom stop. In addition, it interconnects with three north- south routes before a major intersection needs to be crossed--Cook Street, Deep Canyon and Portola. 2 . SHADOW MOUNTAIN This street connects Highway 74 and Portola. Previous traffic programs have reduced the speed on this street, and its one block proximity to E1 Paseo makes it an ideal alternative or even primary route to this shopping area. 18 rrr o PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN 3 . GRAPEVINE A class II bike route for this entire street from Portola to Highway 74 may not be possible because of the presence of homes fronting the street. However, the direct connection between Portola and Monterey combined with speed mitigation measures imposed by the city make this a good class III bike route. 4 . HAYSTACK The Haystack bikeway is already developed and utilized as a class I bike trail on the north side of Haystack along the linear park from Portola to Heliotrope. Class II lanes could be provided on the north side of Haystack and the south side of Calliandra, adjacent to the linear park, without causing any problems to existing residents . However, eastbound cyclists may continue to use Haystack because they are not required to stop at stop signs . 19 PALM DESERT BIKEWAY PLAN 5 . MESA VIEW Mesa View can be striped for bike lanes . The street also connects Highway 74 and Portola and except for five homes, residences don't front on Mesa View, thus eliminating any need for on-street parking. E1 Paseo could be called a destination but the portion between Highway 74 and Highway 111 to Town Center Way is a good route with room for striping if we want to stripe everywhere. 6 . EL PASEO While it is itself a destination the portion of the street between Highway 74 and Highway 111 to Town Center Way can be striped and provide a good class II bikeway connecting the Town Center and One-Eleven Center with El Paseo. 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I . INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II . CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C. Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management 6 III . GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C . Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E . Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI . BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert ' s commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert' s long range goals and objectives . The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302(b) provides that the Circulation Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways . For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards . Bikeway standards are also defined. II . CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways . Highway 74 north of Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Whitewater Storm Channel . During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. An all weather crossing at Portola Avenue keeps this street open through all but the worst flooding situations . At this time the Cook Street all weather crossing is under construction with completion expected May of 1993 . Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city' s street system. Among these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, College of the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Being located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes . D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets . Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city' s recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689 ) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 A. GENERAL Goal 1 : Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1 . 1 : The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1 . 2 : Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts . Policy 1 . 3 : New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2 : Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections . Policy 2 . 1 : Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service "C" , the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2 .2 : Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 NOW, CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 2 . 3 : New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 . 4 : All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 . Policy 2 . 5 : Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles . Policy 2 . 6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial . Policy 2 . 7 : Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants . 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 2 . 8 : A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city' s traffic signals . Policy 2 . 9 : Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2 . 10 : Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11 : Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions . C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3 : Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 �nr+ CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3 . 1 : A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3 . 2 : Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts . Policy 3 . 3 : Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3 . 4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 3 . 5 : The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3 . 6 : Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4 : Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements . Policy 4 . 2 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as a means of 12 o CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4 . 3 : Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4 . 4 : Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets . Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community wall enclosures . Policy 4 .5: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers . E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5 : Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 sir► CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 1 : New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5 .2 : Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5 . 3 : Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval . Policy 5 . 4 : Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles . 14 grrf CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 5 : The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5 . 6 : Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites . Policy 5 . 7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts . Policy 5 . 8 : Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5 . 9 : The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 10 : The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways . F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7 : Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1 : To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses . Policy 7 . 2 : Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic. Policy 7 . 3 : The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips . Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 . 5 : The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies . 17 ter' CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 7 . 6 : The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1 . The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop solutions . 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city' s buildout circulation plan. 3 . The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications . Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails . Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments . 5 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial . 6 . The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. 8 . The public works department shall monitor and manage the city' s Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689 . V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 *AW Ago CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK A description of each road classification is as follows : - Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. - Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations . It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks . Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. - Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median ( if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. - Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets . Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 *Wr/ N"` CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal . B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays . Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1 . Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors . In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1 . The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway' s ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. 25 �rv� wrr` CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-WAY C D E Six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100' 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 26 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets . Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1 . Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10 . 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel . 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 3 . Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of El Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and E1 Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI . BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3 . Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows : Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists . A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum two-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 28 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with parking off the pavement, five feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas . Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. 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DF M« ?mot r. °67 " i6ai `° e6'?^ ��IrSS5 <T �• -L`NFc w-.r i.� ., - t� Nome 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 Mr. Marc Glassman Mr. Stuart Olson P.O. Box 1997 Palm Desert, California 92261 Dear Mr. Glassman and Mr. Olson: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 800 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-017-0) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recyc-ed Paper i 440,00, C'My Dq FMM DD DDDFR 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 i I February 24 , 1994 Mr. and Mrs . Giles Stadler 72-815 Ambrosia Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Stadler: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 790 and 73-780 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-018-1 and APN 622-200- 019-2 ) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan .update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, -"A-IJ4 - - JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper 'M�m IowarR 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 Mr. and Mrs . James Kenley P.O. Box 3146 Palm Desert, California 92261 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Kenley: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 860 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-010-3) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycted Paper Nliftw 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 Mr. and Mrs . John Foucrier P.O. Box 1757 Palm Desert, California 92261 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Foucrier: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 850 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-011-4 ) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 Ms . Elizabeth Lowrie 43-101 Balsam Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Ms . Lowrie: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 840 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-012-5) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled P3P.1 �o ©� ft0m lowon 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24, 1994 Mr. Ira West 17726 Tramonto Drive Pacific Palisades, California 90272 Dear Mr. West: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 830 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-013-6 ) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use . The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recyaed Pane, *001 13 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24, 1994 Ms . Bettie Brown P.O. Box 514 Thousand Palms, California 92276 Dear Ms . Brown: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 820 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-014-7 ) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it ' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper V C OMY oV ft0m 1MN2(@FR i 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 Mr. Joseph Tatchell P.O. Box 53 Redondo Beach, California 90277 Dear Mr. Tatchell : This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 760 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-060-8) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it ' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm {r� Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24, 1994 Mr. and Mrs . Merle Goodro 2993 Calle Frontera San Clemente, California 92672 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Goodro: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 990, 73-980, 73-970, 73-960, and 73-950 Fred Waring Drive (APN Nos . 622-200-001-5, 622-200-002-6, 622-200-003-7, 622-200-004-8, and 622- 200-005-9 ) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper D Dq ftOm Dm(gn 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24, 1994 Ms . Nancy Gardner Mr. David Kral 5488 Via Carancho San Diego, California 92111 Dear Ms . Gardner and Mr. Kral : This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 934 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-006-0) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm RecLimd Paper C o ov ftffl ©(man 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 Slobodan and Danilo Sipovac 73-920 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Property Owners : This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 920 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-007-1) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm rS Y Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24, 1994 Tadayuki and Toshiko Miyamura 105 W. Tiller Avenue Anaheim, California 92802 Dear Property Owners : This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of t'.:e update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 900 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-008-2 ) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper a.r 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 John and Luann Neufeld Thomas Weems 73-880 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Property Owners : This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 880 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-009-3) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycl.d Paper Cooc 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24, 1994 S & J Management Inc. P.O. Box 2224 Oceanside, California 92054 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 770 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-020-2) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it ' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Buccino 34 San Sebastian Drive Rancho Mirage, California 92270 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Buccino: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at the northeast corner of Deep Canyon and Highway 111 (APN 625-100-004-4 ) is proposed to be changed from Resort Commercial to Core Commercial . The general plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it ' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Ver truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper i poi o� palm B(morR 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Leslie Fund Inc. 1 N. Plaza, Suite 330 Mortifield, Illinois 60093 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at the northeast corner of Deep Canyon and Highway 111 (APN 625-100-016-1) is proposed to be changed from Resort Commercial to Core Commercial . The general plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm v, Recycletl Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Mr. Richard Kudohaus 1033 3rd Street, No. 311 Santa Monica, California 90403 Dear Mr. Kudohaus : This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at the northeast corner of Deep Canyon and Highway 111 (APN 625-100-022-6) is proposed to be charged from Resort Commercial to Core Commercial . The general plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper owR 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 J. Ernest M. Bena 13630 Collins Drive Marren, Michigan 48093 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property (APN 627-121-044-5) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper Cho o FMM [NowR 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25 , 1994 Lewis S . Huntington 4170 Monteigne Drive Pensacola, Florida 32504 Dear Mr. Huntington: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property (APN 627-121-045-6) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recyved Paper �o o� [Nflm DwwR 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Mr. and Mrs . Mire 73-835 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Mire: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 835 and 73-867 Fred Waring Drive (APN 627-121-046-7 and APN 627-121- 047-8) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper Gam` CMY DM ftm Dws 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Westminster Christian Assembly c/o Valley Christian Assembly P.O. Box 3074 Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 979 Fred Waring Drive (APN 627-121-051-1) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at ( 619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, N13� JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Tsair Ming Kao Shu Chen Huang Kao 44-050 San Pascual Avenue Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 44- 050 San Pascual Avenue (APN 627-121-033-5) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it ' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper 1 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Mr. and Mrs . Jim Lobland 73-350 E1 Paseo Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Lobland: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 765 and 73-771 Fred Waring Drive (APN 627-121-034-6 and APN 627-121- 043-4) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm c� Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 I TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Mr. Ahman Matin 2792 Flyer Place Los Angeles, California 90065 Dear Mr. Matin: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it ' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 925 Fred Waring Drive (APN 627-121-042-3) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Helane Motors Inc. 3221 Caminita Cortina Fallbrook, California 92028 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 625, 73-645 and 73-665 Fred Waring Drive (APN 627-101-008-1, APN 627- 101-009-2 and APN 627-101-010-2) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm 6 Recycled Paper �s (MMY ov psOm 13c@o(3FR 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Ms . Catalina Contreras 73-689 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Ms . Contreras : This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 689 Fred Waring Drive (APN 627-101-011-3) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm R-Yded Paper y 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Mr. and Mrs . Otto Holt HC Route 72 Box 311-1 Fifdy Six, AR 72533 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Holt: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 707 Fred Waring Drive (APN 627-101-012-4) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional. The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Mr. and Mrs . Mark Crahan 13 Presidio Place Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Crahan: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property (APN 627-101-013-5 and APN 627-101-014-6) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm OE11 Recycled Paper 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 25, 1994 Ms . Arline Spencer P.O. Box 144 Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Ms . Spencer: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it' s General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 44- 045 San Pascual Avenue (APN 627-101-015-7) is proposed to be changed from High Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (619) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper Mr. and Mrs . Raymond Haws Mr. Marc Glassman Mr. and Mrs. Giles Stadler 177 Riverside Drive Mr. Stuart Olson 72-815 Ambrosia Newport Beach, CA 92663 P.O. Box 1997 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Mr. and Mrs . James Kenley Mr. and Mrs. John Foucrier Ms . Elizabeth Lowrie P.O. Box 3146 P.O. Box 1757 43-101 Balsam Palm Desert, CA 92261 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Mr. Ira West Ms . Bettie Brown Mr. Joseph Tatchell 17726 Tramonto Drive P.O. Box 514 P.O. Box 53 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Thousand Palms, CA 92276 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Mr. and Mrs . Merle Goodro Richard Kudohaus Leslie Fund Inc. 2993 Calle Frontera 1033 3rd Street, No. 311 1 N. Plaza Suite 330 San Clemente, CA 92672 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Mortifield, IL 60093 Ms . Nancy Gardner Mr. and Mrs . Buccino J. Ernest/M. Bena Mr. David Kral 34 San Sebastian Drive 13630 Collins Drive 5488 Via Carancho Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Marren, MI 48093 San Diego, CA 92111 Slobodan/Danilo Sipovac Lewis S. Huntington Mr. and Mrs . Mire 73-920 Fred Waring Drive 4170 Monteigne Drive 73-835 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pensacola, FL 32504 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tadayuki/Toshiko Miyamura Westminster Christian Ass . Tsair Ming Kao 105 W. Tiller Avenue c/o Valley Christian Ass . Shu Chen Huang Kao Anaheim, CA 92802 P.O. Box 3074 44-050 San Pascual Avenue Palm Desert, Ca 92261 Palm Desert, CA 92260 John and Luann Neufeld Mr. and Mrs . Jim Lobland Mr. Ahman Matin Thomas Weems 73-350 E1 Paseo 2792 Flyer Place 73-880 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Los Angeles, CA 90065 Palm Desert, CA 92260 S & J Management Inc. Helane Motors Inc. Ms . Catalina Contreras P.O. Box 2224 3221 Caminita Cortina 73-689 Fred Waring Drive Oceanside, CA 92054 Fallbrook, CA 92028 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Mr. and Mrs . Holt Mr. and Mrs. Crahan Ms. Arline Spencer HC Route 72 Box 311-1 13 Presidio Place P.O. Box 144 Fifdy Six, AR 72533 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haws Mr. Marc Glassman Mr. and Mrs. Giles Stadler 177 Riverside Drive Mr. Stuart Olson 72-815 Ambrosia Newport Beach, CA 92663 P.O. Box 1997 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Mr. and Mrs . James Kenley Mr. and Mrs . John Foucrier Ms . Elizabeth Lowrie P.O. Box 3146 P.O. Box 1757 43-101 Balsam Palm Desert, CA 92261 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Mr. Ira West Ms . Bettie Brown Mr. Joseph Tatchell 17726 Tramonto Drive P.O. Box 514 P.O. Box 53 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Thousand Palms, CA 92276 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Mr. and Mrs . Merle Goodro Richard Kudohaus Leslie Fund Inc. 2993 Calle Frontera 1033 3rd Street, No. 311 1 N. Plaza Suite 330 San Clemente, CA 92672 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Mortifield, IL 60093 Ms . Nancy Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Buccino J. Ernest/M. Bena Mr. David Kral 34 San Sebastian Drive 13630 Collins Drive 5488 Via Carancho Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Marren, MI 48093 San Diego, CA 92111 Slobodan/Danilo Sipovac Lewis S. Huntington Mr. and Mrs . Mire 73-920 Fred Waring Drive 4170 Monteigne Drive 73-835 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pensacola, FL 32504 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tadayuki/Toshiko Miyamura Westminster Christian Ass . Tsair Ming Kao 105 W. Tiller Avenue c/o Valley Christian Ass . Shu Chen Huang Kao Anaheim, CA 92802 P.O. Box 3074 44-050 San Pascual Avenue Palm Desert, Ca 92261 Palm Desert, CA 92260 John and Luann Neufeld Mr. and Mrs . Jim Lobland Mr. Ahman Matin Thomas Weems 73-350 E1 Paseo 2792 Flyer Place 73-880 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Los Angeles, CA 90065 Palm Desert, CA 92260 S & J Management Inc. Helane Motors Inc. Ms . Catalina Contreras P.O. Box 2224 3221 Caminita Cortina 73-689 Fred Waring Drive Oceanside, CA 92054 Fallbrook, CA 92028 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Mr. and Mrs . Holt Mr. and Mrs. Crahan Ms . Arline Spencer HC Route 72 Box 311-1 13 Presidio Place P.O. Box 144 Fifdy Six, AR 72533 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 n � Y U X9� Pal mn U � QS CE J7 — m Lai a�ys�i �l 1sr Yl ��n O � EXHIBIT 1 6a-56'R/W ,a 6' 1 r 1 12' 8' 10' •rri�.r ari///rI /r�rirrirr./ir COLLECTOR STREET 106' W R/W e+' ,r 6' 12' 12^ tr /r 6' tr 2a* 4 SECONDARY ROADWAY 106'R/W 66'R/W 1r /r 1r s s 1r 1r 1r 2a* rr/irk• /rrrr /' i rirrrr • r/i /. SCENIC SECONDARY ROADWAY 1W R/W tar R/w 7V 12' 6' I 1r ,r I tr 1r 12' I MAJOR THOROUGHFARE IW-14V R/W 110'-12W RIW 66'-90' ,r ,r w 9% 1r tr S'-1r 1r-16' 21Y* ARTERIAL STREET �c SCENIC EASEMENT (Variable), where appropriate. FIGURE 1 DATE 7-30-92 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ROADWAY SCALE NTS CROSS SECTIONS CITY OF PALM DESERT EDWARD J. NOWAKOSKI Attorney at Law RECEIVED 27710 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 305 Temecula, California 92590 MAR 11 1994 Telephone (909) 676-1424 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMEA± Fax (909) 676-4796 CITY DF PALM DESERT March 10, 1994 M0350-016 VIA FACSIMILE & U.S. MAIL City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Attention: Ray Diaz, Planning Director Re: F. X. McDonald Dear Mr. Diaz : I am the attorney for F.X. McDonald who owns the real property located at the intersection of Hovley Lane, Portola Avenue and 42nd Avenue . Mr. McDonald has faxed to me a depiction of the map in which the City proposes to extend 42nd Avenue . This letter is to place on record Mr. McDonald ' s objection to this manner of extension of 42nd Avenue. I note that, rather than extend 42nd Avenue along the property line as it is extended prior to the McDonald property, at the McDonald property 42nd Avenue is extended inward to cut off from the remainder of Mr. McDonald' s property an approximately three ( 3 ) acre parcel . It is also my understanding that the proposal to extend 42nd Avenue has been designed this way solely to accommodate the Country Club across Portola Avenue . Please note that such an extension of 42nd Avenue will constitute a taking since the approximately three ( 3) acre parcel that will be severed from the remaining parcel owned by Mr. McDonald will become virtually valueless to him. Accordingly, I would suggest we schedule a meeting at your office at your earliest opportunity to discuss the manner in which this problem may be rectified. I look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours, Edward J. owakoski-.�-, 1/T/diaz.001/pc Copy: F.X. McDonald 3� w �Ir✓ ii i� I JrJ TI DWA D I NOWAKOSKI Attorney at Law r 27710 JaMni n Avenuc,Suite 305 Temecula,California 92590 Telephone(909)676-1424 Fax(909)676-4796 i� March 10, 1994 f M0350-016 VTA FACSTMTT.R & U.S. MAYI City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Dcscrt, California 92260 Attentions Ray Diaz, Planning Director Re; F. X. MCDodlald Dear Mr. Diaz: t am the attorney for F.X. McDonald wrio owns the real property located at the intersection of Hovley Lane, Portola Avenue and 42nd Avenue. Mr. McDonald has faxed to me a depiction of the map in which the City proposes to extend 42nd Avenue. This letter is to place on record Mr. McDonald's objection to this manner of extension of 42nd Avenue. i note that, rather than extend 42nd Avenue along the property line as it is extended prior to the McDonald property, at the McDonald property 42nd Avenue is extended inward to cut off from tote remainder of Mr. McDonald' s property an approximately three (3) acre parcel. it is also any understanding that the proposal to extend 42nd Avenue has becn designed this way solely to accormrtoclatc the Country Club across Portola Avenue. Please note that such, an exLenuivn of 42nd Avenue will constitute a taking sirac;v the approximately three ;3) acre parcel that will be severed from the remaining parcel owned by Mr. Mc:Dcunald will become virtually valueless to him. ACcordingly, I would suggest we schedule a meeting at your office at your earliest opportunity to discuss the manner in which this problem may be rectified. 1 look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours, I Edward J. owakoskil�,N- 1/T/d1sz.001/pa Lapye F.X. rk0onald DWARD J. NOWAKOSKI Attorney at Law 27710 JefFerxnn Avenue.Suite 305 Temecula.Calioomix 92590 TWcptwnv(909)676-1424 Fax(909)676-47196 FACS1H4LE. COVER LETTE File No. M0350M016 i DATE: March 10, 1994 FROM: Edward Jr Nvwakoski PLEASE DZLYVER THE. FOLLOWING PAGES TO: NAME: Steve Smith and Ray Diaz FIRM: City of Palm Desert:/Planning Department CITY AND STA'14: Palm desert, CA TELECOPIER TELEPHONE: (619)341 -7098 OFFICE TELEPHONP: (619)346-0611 ITEM(S) SENT! Letter dated 3/10/94 to Ray Diaz TOTAL NUMBER OF PACES ( Including Cover Letter) : 2 IF YOU DO MQT n-CE IVE ALL OF TIM PAGES, PLEASE PHONE (9 0 9) 67 6-14 2 4 AS .90nN AS FOSSTRT.1~ &Np ASK FOR PATTY i ���V 0 p�a� D in 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE(619)346-0611 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. GPA 93-3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council to consider an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 10, 1994, at 7 :00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or negative declaration is available for review in the department of community development/planning at the above address between the hours of 8 : 00 a.m. and 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the planning commission (or city council) at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Post SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk February 23, 1994 City of Palm Desert, California ` ° 1 I { €, \ /!i 11 I I �.� , 1 1\►11 1 I1 11 ! 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PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1631 RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GPA 93-3 . CARRIED 5-0 . Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days of the date of the decision. d. RA N A. DIAZ , SECR < ARY PALM DESERT PLANNTN COMMISSION RAD/tm cc : Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal 1%w love CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 Adopted by City Council Resolution No. 94-34 April 14, 1994 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 lw TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I . INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II . CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C. Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management 6 III . GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C. Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI . BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert' s commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert' s long range goals and objectives . The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302 (b) provides that the Circulation Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways . For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards . Bikeway standards are also defined. II . CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 Iftw CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways . Highway 74 north of Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Whitewater Storm Channel . During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. An all weather crossing at Portola Avenue keeps this street open through all but the worst flooding situations . At this time the Cook Street all weather crossing is under construction with completion expected May of 1993 . Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city' s street system. Among these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 ter* CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, College of the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Being located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes . D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets . Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city' s recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 *MW *moll CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 A. GENERAL Goal 1 : Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1 . 1 : The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1 .2 : Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts . Policy 1 . 3 : New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2 : Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections . Policy 2 . 1 : Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service "C" , the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2 . 2 : Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2 . 3 : New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 . 4 : All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 . Policy 2 . 5 : Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles . Policy 2 . 6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial . Policy 2 . 7 : Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants . 9 r.w CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2 . 8 : A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city' s traffic signals . Policy 2 . 9 : Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2 . 10 : Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11 : Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions . C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3 : Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3 . 1 : A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3 .2 : Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts . Policy 3 . 3 : Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3 .4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. 11 *.► 1400, CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 3 . 5 : The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3 . 6 : Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4 : Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements . Policy 4 . 2 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as a means of 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4 . 3 : Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4 . 4 : Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets . Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community wall enclosures . Policy 4 . 5 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers . E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5 : Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5 . 1 : New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5 .2 : Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5 . 3 : Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval . Policy 5 .4 : Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles . 14 fir+' 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5 . 5: The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5 . 6 : Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites . Policy 5 . 7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts . Policy 5 . 8 : Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5 . 9 : The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5 . 10 : The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways . F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7 : Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses . Policy 7 . 2 : Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic . Policy 7 . 3 : The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips . Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 . 5 : The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies . 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 7 . 6 : The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1 . The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop solutions . 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city' s buildout circulation plan. 3 . The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications . Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails . Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments . 5 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial . 6 . The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. 8 . The public works department shall monitor and manage the city' s Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689 . V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK A description of each road classification is as follows : Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. - Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations . It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks . Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median (if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets . Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal . B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays . Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 23 NOW *Wr CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1 . Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors . In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1 . The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway' s ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. 24 1*✓' CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-WAY C D E Six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100' 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets . Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1 . Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10 . 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel . 26 SWAP* CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 3 . Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of El Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and E1 Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI . BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3 . Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows : Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists . A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum five-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 27 **.r CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is a minimum four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with parking off the pavement, and minimum five feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas . Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic . Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be considered as Class III bikeways . 28 EXHIBIT 1 W-se'R/W .a-36' 10, &-1 it 12' 8' 10' b COLLECTOR STREET 1W W R/W ea' ad 10, tr v 12' 12" tr 1a' /r 20'* L SECONDARY ROADWAY 1W PJW— asp R/W so ,r 12' tr I 1r 1r tr 20' SCENIC SECONDARY ROADWAY 1W R/W 1W R/W WAA 7W 12' V I /r 1r /r'"'' 12, /f- I I _ MAID TROl�S1�1�HEARE 130'-14V R/W 110`-12V R/W ee�-sa tr-18, 8'-/ iriL,r g 9' tr rr jr-Ii, 1r-18' 20' I v/i ARTERIAL STREET SCENIC EASEMENT (Variable), where appropriate. DATE 7-30-92 FIGURE 1GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ROADWAY SCALE NTS CROSS SECTIONS CITY 11F POI RA nFSFRT CITY OF PALM DESERT L A N D U S E E L E M E N T Prepared By: Jeff Winklepleck May 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 %W TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I . INTRODUCTION A. Requirements 1 B. Relationship to Other Elements 2 C. Overview 5 II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS 6 A. Residential Density 6 B. Land Use Categories 7 III . EXISTING LAND USES 11 A. Incorporated Area 11 B. Unincorporated Area 13 IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT 13 A. Residential 13 B. Commercial 14 V. LAND USE AREAS 15 A. Area 1 : Hillside Area 15 B. Area 2 : South Palm Desert 16 C. Area 3 : Commercial Core Area 17 1 . Subarea 1 : North Highway 111/Alessandro 18 2 . Subarea 2 : South Highway 111-Desert Sun Building to El Paseo 21 3 . Subarea 3: South Highway 111/El Paseo to Monterey Avenue 22 4 . Subarea 4 : Gateways 24 i (Table of Contents Continued) D. Area 4 : Palma Village 25 E . Area 5 : North Sphere 28 1 . Incorporated Area 29 2 . Unincorporated Area 30 F. Area 6 : Cook/Hovley Industrial Area 32 G. Area 7 : Unincorporated Area South of the City Limits 34 ii %W ter✓ LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title I Incorporated Area Land Use 12 II Designation/Acres 13 III Designation/Acres/Dwelling Units/Intensity 14 IV Land Use Designation/Acres/Square Footage 14 Exhibit No. Title 1 Land Use Map 35 iii CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION A. REQUIREMENTS The State of California Planning and Zoning Law requires that a land use element be prepared as part of a general plan as follows : Government Code Section 65302 (a) : A land use element which designates the proposed general distributions and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, , industry, open space including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan. The land use element shall also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas . CITY OF PALM DESERT *Age LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 The land use element has the broadest scope of the state required elements as it represents a composite of the policies and issues contained in the other elements . The land use element of the Palm Desert General Plan is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert. It identifies and establishes the City' s policies regarding future development patterns, density, intensity and land use relationships . The land use element seeks to provide sufficient land for all the needs of the community while preserving the quality of the environment. This document is an update to the land use element included in the 1980 General Plan. The purpose of this update is to include the those areas which have been annexed to the City and those areas which have had a change in land use designation as a result of a general plan amendment. B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS The land use element of the General Plan represents a composite of the other elements in physical form. In differing degrees, all of the elements of the General Plan will contain policies or proposals which relate to the land 2 CITY OF PALM DESERV LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 use element. The following discusses the relationship of other elements to the land use element. Seismic Safety: This element defines areas suitable or not suitable for urbanization or development of a particular type. Public Safety: This element identifies areas for public safety land uses such as potential sites for additional fire stations or sheriff facilities . Circulation: Probably the element most closely associated with the Land Use Element, it designates the major roads proposed to serve the expected land uses . The nature, routing, and design of circulation facilities are major factors in the determination of land use ( and vice versa) . Open Space/Conservation: Together they define lands to be preserved in a natural state and other lands for urban purposes . Also, they define criteria, standards, and programs needed to control the impact of physical development activities on the natural environment. 3 CITY OF PALM DESER LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Housing: The Land Use Element indicates the location, density, and intensity of residential uses throughout the planning area. Public Facilities : The Land Use Element indicates the possible location of public facilities and serves as a guide to public investment in such facilities . Noise: Considers the location of noise generation activities such as streets, highways and certain industries in relation to the location where people live and work. Urban Design/Scenic Hiqhway: The land use pattern is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert and, therefore, establishes parameters for the design aspect of the community. Population/Economics : The land use pattern and intensity of designated uses are major determinants of the ultimate population. It also indicates the amount of commercial land use that will be needed to serve the needs of residents . 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 C. OVERVIEW The City of Palm Desert is a resort community with 24 , 800 permanent residents and approximately 18, 000 seasonal residents . The city is 22 . 2 square miles in size and is approximately 55% developed. Palm Desert continues to be a resort destination due to its consistently temperate winter weather, country club atmosphere, and extraordinary mountain views . The city has also become a more family oriented community for the above reasons as well as its relatively affordable housing in comparison to housing costs in Orange and Los Angeles Counties . Due to its central location, the City has become the Coachella Valley' s most desirable retail and restaurant location. The City can be divided into seven general areas : Hillside, South Palm Desert, the commercial core, Palma Village, Cook/Hovley industrial area, the area north of the Whitewater Storm Channel including the north sphere area (North Palm Desert) , and the unincorporated areas within the City' s sphere of influence. The majority of future development will occur in the vacant area in north Palm Desert between Country Club Drive and 5 ` CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Interstate 10 with the remaining development occurring primarily as inf ill projects in the other areas . The Hillside area will be the slowest to develop due to natural constraints as well as the stringent development regulations involved which are designed to preserve important visual and natural resources . II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS A. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY For each of the residential land use classifications below, the density ranges are not meant as strictly minimums or maximums . The lower figure for each category represents a "guaranteed" density and the higher figure represents a "potential" density that could be located in each area after certain standards and criteria are met. Residential Designation Density Range High Density 7-18 du/ac Medium Density 5-7 du/ac Low Density 3-5 du/ac Very Low Density 1-3 du/ac 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. LAND USE CATEGORIES High Density Residential ( 7-18 du/ac) The high density designation is characterized by a wide range of residential development including attached and detached single-family units and multi-family attached units . High density neighborhoods are located immediately adjacent to the commercial core area, College of the Desert and major streets . Medium Density Residential (5-7 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family detached home on small to medium lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Low Density Residential ( 3-5 du/ac) The low density designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family detached homes on medium to large lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Very Low Density Residential ( 1-3 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family homes on large lots which are sensitive to natural terrain. 7 CITY OF PALM DESER LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Service Industrial (No maximum site coverage) The service industrial designation is intended to allow for a mixture of industrial uses oriented toward storage, distribution, assembly and service of goods for Palm Desert and the surrounding communities . Core Commercial (No maximum site coverage) The core commercial designation is intended to provide for a core shopping area with specialty and general commercial facilities for residents of the City. General commercial designations are located along Highway 111 and E1 Paseo. District Commercial (50% maximum site coverage) This designation provides for mid-size commercial developments (5-15 acres) outside the commercial core area and is intended to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas . District commercial designations are located at the southeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue, the northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Cook Street, the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Washington Street and at the future Cook Street/Interstate 10 interchange. 8 CITY OF PALM DESER LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Regional Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The designation provides for large commercial developments (minimum site size 35 acres) which offer a wide range of goods and services to the residents of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley as a whole. Regional commercial designations are located along Highway 111 (Palm Desert Town Center) and the Monterey Avenue/Interstate 10 freeway interchange. Resort Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The resort commercial designation is intended to provide for developments ranging from 4-10 acres which include low-rise bungalow scale hotels, entertainment, and restaurant facilities with related commercial uses . Specialty commercial designations are located at the Highway 111 gateways and along the west side of Highway 74 south of E1 Paseo. Planned Community Development The planned community development designation is intended to provide for master planned community areas . The master plan will show proposed uses of all land including residential, school sites, public and private recreational facilities, all common open space, commercial and professional centers, and industrial facilities . 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Open Space/Parks The open space/parks designations are intended to provide for areas reserved for parks, public or private recreation, open space, governmental public uses, or areas where a hazard to the public may exist. The open space/parks network is more fully discussed in the Parks and Recreation Element. Office Professional (50% maximum site coverage) The office professional designation is to intended to allow for a mixture of administrative or professional offices which, by their nature, are of relative low intensity and, therefore, are compatible with adjacent residential zoning. Hillside Planned Residential (based on site) The hillside planned designation is intended to allow limited development in the hillside area due to site constraints and important visual and natural resources . In no case does the density exceed two dwelling units per acre. Affordable High Density ( 15-25 du/ac) This designation is intended to provide affordable housing primarily in the form of apartments . Affordable high density neighborhoods are located adjacent to major streets to provide easy access to public transportation. 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Senior Overlay Zone The senior overlay zone is intended to provide optional standards and incentives for the development of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of 55 . Density in the senior overlay zone is determined by intensity (people per acre) , age, and project area. Residential Study Zone The residential study zone designates areas that will be residential in nature, however, the specific density for the area has yet to be determined. III . EXISTING LAND USES A. INCORPORATED AREA The 22 .2 square miles of Palm Desert contains an assortment of land uses that have developed in response to socially determined decisions, economic growth, and technological change. The land use patterns that exist in the city are not random. They have been generated with the best use of land in mind, which means the most suitable use for the community as a whole. The existing land use pattern will be of great 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 importance in the formation of city policies for future land uses . Table I identifies the city' s current land use inventory. A comprehensive survey was completed in April 1993 which includes the recently annexed Price Club area . TABLE I* INCORPORATED AREA LAND USE PERCENT DESIGNATION ACRES VACANT OF TOTAL High Density 225 103 . 5 4 . 6 Medium Density 2418 628 . 7 17 . 0 Low Density 6712 2953 . 3 47 . 2 Very Low Density 0 0 0 Service Industrial 365 132 . 9 2 . 7 Core Commercial 106 . 5 13 . 3 0 . 8 District Commercial 105 94 . 5 0 . 7 Regional Commercial 239 74 . 1 1 . 7 Resort Commercial 432 . 5 69 . 2 3 . 0 Planned Com. Development 460 460 3 . 2 Commercial/Industrial 765 757 . 4 5 . 4 Park 147 98 . 5 1 . 0 Office Professional 45 . 5 24 . 6 0 . 3 Hillside Planned Residential 502 . 5 465 . 8 3 . 5 Open Space 735 735 5 .2 Affordable High Density 90 40 0 . 6 Public Utilities 120 36 0 . 8 Public Facilities 315 . 5 246 . 1 2 . 2 Elementary School 10 . 4 0 0 . 1 Middle School 16 . 2 0 0 . 1 High School 26 . 3 0 0 . 2 Senior Overlay 10 0 0 . 1 Scenic Conservation 20 0 0 . 1 Residential Study 110 110 0 . 8 Low Density/Service Industrial 240 240 1 . 7 Total 14 ,216 . 4 7,282 . 9 100% *Roadway areas are included in the adjacent land use calculations 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. UNINCORPORATED AREA Table II identifies the land use area for land within Palm Desert ' s sphere of influence. TABLE II DESIGNATION ACC High Density 15 Medium Density 25 Low Density 1997 Very Low Density 635 Residential Study 133 Open Space 360 Neighborhood Commercial 20 Commercial/Industrial 60 Bureau of Land Management/University of California-Riverside Cooperative Research Programs 13120+ IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT A. RESIDENTIAL The following table summarizes the incorporated vacant acreage and approximate number of dwelling units for each of the residential land use classifications designated on the General Plan Map. Dwelling unit estimates are based on the maximum allowable density while the actual number of units will vary according to site constraints and design. In some cases, a density bonus may be approved subject to specific conditions being met ( i .e. senior overlay or low income projects) . Also included in the table is a measure of 13 ` CITY OF PALM DESER v.■" LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 residential intensity which shows the approximate people per acre. TABLE III DWELLING INTENSITY UNITS PER DWELLING PER DESIGNATION ACRE ACREAGE UNITS ACRE High Density 7-18 225 4050 39 . 2 Medium Density 5- 7 2418 16926 15 . 3 Low Density 3- 5 6712 33560 10 . 9 Planned Com. Development 2 460 920 4 . 4 Hillside Planned Residential 1- 5 502 .5 2512 . 5 10 . 9 Affordable High Density 15 90 1350 32 . 7 Residential Study 5 110 550 10 . 9 Low Density/Service Industrial 3- 5 240 1200 10 . 9 B. COMMERCIAL Table IV summarized the appropriate future commercial square footage for the city at buildout* . An average coverage of 35% is used as opposed to the maximum allowable coverage. TABLE IV LAND USE DESIGNATION ACRES** SQUARE FOOTAGE Service Industrial 113 1, 724 , 976 Core Commercial 11 . 3 172 ,240 District Commercial 80 . 3 1,224 , 036 Regional Commercial 63 958, 320 Resort Commercial 58 . 8 897, 336 Commercial/Industrial 643 . 8 9 , 814 , 068 Office Professional 20 . 9 317 , 988 Total 15, 108,964 * Approximate buildout will occur in the year 2030 **A 15% reduction in acreage is used to account for roadways 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 V. LAND USE AREAS A. AREA 1 : HILLSIDE AREA The majority of the hillside area is located south of E1 Paseo and west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel to the City boundary. The remainder of the hillside area is located at the southeast corner of the City. This area has been the slowest to be developed due to the site constraints and the City' s strict hillside development regulations . However, as the remaining vacant land in south Palm Desert is built out, pressure to develop the hillsides will increase. POLICY 1 : In order to maintain the natural contours of the hillsides, developments shall be designed so as to require minimal grading and avoid a padding or staircase effect as a result of extensive cut and fill slopes . POLICY 2 : Developments shall retain natural vegetation and be required to install additional landscaping in order to stabilize slopes and maintain the necessary cuts and fills .. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3 : Developments shall be required to retain natural landmarks and features including vistas and the natural skyline as integral elements . IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . B. AREA 2 : SOUTH PALM DESERT South Palm Desert is generally referred to as the area extending south from Shadow Mountain Drive to the City limits and the non-hillside area between the east and west City limits . Development in this area is primarily low density residential which includes detached single-family homes and condominiums in conjunction with a golf course or other open space. Those developments which are not low density include two mobile home parks, a large apartment complex on the west side of Highway 74, a number of smaller apartment complexes/motels on the east side of Highway 74 and along Shadow Mountain Drive 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 and a multi-family area in the Deep Canyon Road/ Abronia Trail area. POLICY: Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . C. AREA 3 : COMMERCIAL CORE AREA The commercial core area is bound by the north side of Alessandro Drive, the south side of E1 Paseo, the eastern gateway at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 east to the city limits and the western gateway at Monterey and Highway 111 west to the city limits . To formulate specific policies, the area was divided into four subareas as follows : 1 . North Highway 111/ Alessandro 2 . South Highway 111/ Desert Sun Building to El Paseo 3 . South Highway 111/ E1 Paseo east to Monterey 4 . Gateways- Monterey west and Deep Canyon east 17 CITY OF PALM DESER LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 1 . SUBAREA 1 : North Highway Ill/ Alessandro This area contains a diverse mixture of new and old buildings and vacant lots . Highway 111 lots vary in depth from 125 ft. to 140 ft. . These lots back onto Alessandro Drive which extends from Deep Canyon to San Pablo. West of San Pablo, only a narrow alley separates the commercial area from a sparsely developed older single-family subdivision. ISSUE 1 : To meet parking requirements, projects in this area are usually limited to building on the front 50 feet of their property due to the inadequate lot depth in the area. This leaves little room for expansion. Ambitious projects are either required to devote several Highway Ill frontage lots to parking or develop parking on the north side of Alessandro Drive. POLICY 1 : This area shall be redeveloped to improve access and safety, and increase parking with an adequate buffer zone between commercial and residential zones . 18 CITY OF PALM DESER **A*' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 ISSUE 2 : In various blocks there are sections dominated by older buildings which, due to their original design or lack of maintenance, no longer conform to present standards . Existing policies provide little incentive for owners to improve these properties . The inability to comply with current parking requirements actually acts as a disincentive for new investment. This creates a cycle of decline which causes the properties to deteriorate further as well as depreciating adjacent buildings . POLICY 2 : Incentives shall be created to encourage the remodelling or replacement of obsolete older buildings and uses . ISSUE 3 : Residential areas adjacent to the commercial core area will be increasingly subject to negative impacts as the intensity of commercial activity increases . This situation is aggravated by the present lack of a distinct boundary between the two uses . 19 CITY OF PALM DESER LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Insensitivity to these negative impacts of traffic, noise, invasion of privacy and sight line view obstructions will cause the deteriorating situation on Alessandro to spread further back into the single-family zone. Ideally, the transition from commercial to residential should be designed so both uses can co-exist and prosper. POLICY 3 A: The Palma Village Plan recommendation to expand the commercial zone north of the alley between Monterey Avenue and Las Palmas one lot for the purpose of creation of an off- street parking and landscaped buffer shall be implemented. POLICY 3 B: Between San Carlos Avenue and Cabrillo Avenue, the commercial zone shall be expanded to include lots on the north side of Alessandro to an average depth of 120 feet. These lots shall be used primarily for parking and a landscaped greenbelt adjacent to the single-family zone. East of Cabrillo 20 'tir► �rrr CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Avenue, high density garden apartments shall be encouraged. IMPLEMENTATION: A. Rezone the north side of Alessandro to Office Professional . B. Develop an owner participation program linking private improvements to public improvements . 2 . SUBAREA 2 : South Highway 111- Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo The issues confronting this area are not as complex or substantial as in other sections of the commercial core area. Most of the area has been built out with acceptable site planning and parking. A majority of the buildings have been constructed since incorporation and meet current standards . POLICY: Infill projects shall be consistent with and complimentary to existing quality projects in the area. 21 CITY OF PALM DESER *ftvl LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. 3 . SUBAREA 3 : South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue The Highway 111/E1 Paseo area is the City' s most intensively developed specialty retail/general commercial district. For many visitors, the impression created by the Highway 111 frontage will define their image of Palm Desert. It is therefore important to upgrade the buildings and landscaping in this area to be equal to the new development occurring at the City' s gateways and El Paseo. El Paseo remains unique throughout the Coachella Valley as an outdoor urban specialty retail/restaurant boulevard designed on a scale appropriate for the pedestrian. This area' s ability to successfully compete with the new developments west of Monterey Avenue will be dependent on continued enhancement of the E1 Paseo' s uniqueness . The President' s Plaza area which is bound by Highway 111, E1 Paseo, Portola Avenue, and Larkspur Lane was 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 developed to provide mutual access rear parking which, in turn, would provide easy pedestrian access to Highway 111 businesses and E1 Paseo businesses . ISSUE 1 : The rear elevations which face the parking lot at the President' s Plaza need to be upgraded in order to provide an inviting plaza atmosphere as originally envisioned. POLICY 1 : All planning and redevelopment programs shall emphasize the E1 Paseo and President' s Plaza as a pedestrian oriented specialty retail district. IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained POLICY 2 : Pedestrian oriented businesses shall be encouraged to locate in street fronting first floor spaces . IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained. 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3 : Incentives should be created for the inclusion of public plazas of various sizes within private commercial developments . IMPLEMENTATION: The zoning ordinance shall be amended to provide incentives in the form of off-street parking requirement reductions in exchange for the inclusion of public plazas or "pocket parks" in their design. To offset this reduction in private parking, the Redevelopment Agency shall purchase and develop less desirable commercial property located off E1 Paseo. 4 . SUBAREA 4 : Gateways Gateways, a visitor' s first exposure to Palm Desert, play a critical role in defining the City' s character and identity. In addition to communicating an overall impression of quality, it is important for gateways to emphasize that on is entering a unique and distinctive community. 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY: Projects in these areas shall be required to provide architecture and landscaping which will enhance the image of Palm Desert. IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. D. AREA 4 : PALMA VILLAGE Palma Village was the first major residential subdivision in the Palm Desert area. When the tract was laid out in 1935, it was designed as a small, low density single-family residential village surrounded by desert and date palms . Over the past 57 years, the desert and date palms have given way to the College of the Desert, the Palm Desert Town Center, the Civic Center, and the McCallum Theater. While the overall growth of Palm Desert has significantly impacted Palma Village, existing land use patterns and policies have remained essentially unchanged. ISSUE 1 : There are a number of vacant lots and poorly maintained properties in the area which discourage new investment, rehabilitation, and new construction. 25 Nowe CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 1 : The City shall take a proactive role in promoting compatible, high quality infill private development and public works consistent with the area policy criteria. ISSUE 2 : Narrow strips of commercial and multi-family zones adjacent to single family zones exist in the area. These lots are poorly suited for quality development and negatively impact adjacent properties . POLICY 2 : Multi-family and commercial lots should be of sufficient depth to allow efficient site planning and the creation of adequate buffer areas adjacent to single-family zones ISSUE 3 : Because of their relative age, many of the structures in the area are of poor architectural quality as compared to the majority of developments that have been built since the City's incorporation in 1973 . POLICY 3 : In order to serve as a stimulus for overall neighborhood improvement, new projects shall 26 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 meet the same high architectural and site planning standards being applied to new projects elsewhere in the City. ISSUE 4 : The adoption of the City's zoning map in 1975 resulted in extensive down zoning of multi- family property developed under the county which created a number of legal non- conforming developments . These units may remain as they presently exist, but cannot be replaced if they are destroyed or substantially damaged. This non-replacement feature discourages lenders from financing the sale or rehabilitation of these units which often results in low levels of building maintenance leading to generalized deterioration. POLICY 4 : The City shall continue to allow presently non-conforming residential properties to obtain conforming status through architectural and site rehabilitation as part of the certificate of zoning conformance process . 27 CITY OF PALM DESER LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 E. AREA 5 : NORTH SPHERE The area generally north of the Whitewater Storm Channel between Monterey Avenue and Washington Avenue is commonly referred to as the Palm Desert North Sphere. The north sphere represents both incorporated and unincorporated land and contains nearly 8400 acres with approximately one-half of the area being undeveloped. The developed portions encompass a variety of land uses including industrial, retail commercial, offices, resort hotels, and various housing types . The area serves as the City' s northern gateway, therefore the quality and type of future development will have tremendous impact on the community and its future. Palm Desert ' s long range commitment to assure proper development of the area is reflected in its acquisition of over 230 acres . Potential development on this land includes a municipal golf course, a conference center, an employee village and park facilities . GENERAL POLICY: The land uses within the north sphere need to be a continuation of the City's present growth patterns, balancing private economic 28 N,rol CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 concerns including commercial and residential projects with long term community goals of reinforcing Palm Desert as a city of quality, taste, and stability. 1 . INCORPORATED AREA POLICY 1 : New developments within the north sphere must demonstrate the ability of public facilities and services to accommodate them prior to approval POLICY 2 : Special attention shall be paid during the development review process to assure that proper mitigation and transition is provided between uses . POLICY 3 : Development agreements shall be encouraged to enable Palm Desert the flexibility required to answer the unique concerns of the north sphere. POLICY 4 : Residential developments on land within 2000 feet of the railroad and Interstate 10 shall 29 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 be required to implement noise mitigation measures . Because of the additional costs involved, higher densities in this area may be appropriate. 2 . UNINCORPORATED AREA The unincorporated area of the north sphere which encompasses approximately 1629 acres is generally bound by Country Club Drive on the north, Fred Waring Drive on the south, Washington Street on the east and Oasis Club Drive on the west. Developments in the area include the Palm Desert Country Club, Woodhaven Country Club, Oasis Country Club, and the Palm Desert Resort and Country Club. The majority of the area' s land use is low density residential with some higher densities located along Washington Street. There are small commercial developments located at the southwest corner of Country Club and Washington and at the southwest corner of 42nd Street and Washington which are designed to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas. 30 *1001 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Also included in the unincorporated north sphere plan is 600 acres bound by Frank Sinatra Drive on the north, Country Club Drive on the south, Portola Avenue on the east and Monterey Avenue on the west . The area includes Suncrest Country Club, Palm Desert Greens Country Club, and Santa Rosa Country Club. All but approximately 12 acres is developed with either mobile home units or golf course facilities . ISSUE 1 : There are a number of residents in the unincorporated north sphere that maintain horses on their lots which is permissible under current Riverside County codes . However, in the event of annexation, city standards would preclude this use from the area. POLICY 1 : Where appropriate, the City shall have the ability to designate lots which are 1 acre or larger in size as residential estate (RE) which would permit domesticated animals , including horses, per the City of Palm Desert zoning code. 31 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a zoning ordinance amendment is required to include horses in the definition of domestic animals . POLICY 2 : Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . F. AREA 6 : COOK/HOVLEY INDUSTRIAL AREA The Cook/Howley industrial area is generally bound by Hovley Lane on the north, The Whitewater Storm Channel on the south, the 1/2 section lines of sections 10 and 15 on the east and the 1/2 section lines of sections 9 and 16 on the west. ISSUE: This area was intended to be developed with industrial uses including the storage, distribution, assembly, and service of goods . However, much of the area has taken on business park-like characteristics with uses 32 • CITY OF PALM DESER LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 including general offices and furniture stores . Office buildings have been approved in the past based on the development having sufficient parking. The design standards imposed on these buildings have definitely improved the aesthetics of the area but they have also increased the land value. With these increased land costs and building costs, many industrial uses that would be appropriate for the area can' t afford to locate in Palm Desert. POLICY: Future industrial subdivisions in the city shall be limited to industrial-type uses only. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a new general plan designation limiting future industrial subdivisions to industrial-type uses only is required. 33 CITY OF PALM DESER 1400, LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 G. AREA 7 : UNINCORPORATED AREA SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMITS The majority of the unincorporated area south of the city limits is under the ownership or administration of either the Bureau of Land Management or the University of California, Riverside ( Phillip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center) or as part of the State Game Refuge. Therefore, although most of the land is vacant, it is not likely that the area will experience much growth in the future. POLICY: The City shall attempt to ensure that the area is maintained as open space. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . 34 lftw .oe MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 C. Case No. TT 25102 - DESERT COMMUNITY PROPERTIES, Applicant Request for approval of a third, one year time extension for a tentative tract map subdividing 20 acres into 68 lots for future residential development located east of Deep Canyon Road, north of Fred Waring Drive. Mr. Folkers noted that the Governor passed a bill that gave an automatic two year time extension to all tract maps that were in effect as of September. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . VI . SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION: Mr. Winklepleck summarized pertinent October 14 and 28, 1993 city council action. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Winklepleck stated that the two unresolved items were Fred Waring Drive, which council decided would remain four lanes for the next ten years and then be restudied, and the Cal State campus, who would be responding to the city in mid December. Staff recommended approval of GPA 93-3 which included the recommendations of the EDAC. Chairman Spiegel opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 MR. DICK BAXLEY, a Palm Desert resident, stated that he represented Dr. William Moreno and a number of the property owners on the east side of Highway 74 to La Paon. He asked if it would be possible to have this land rezoned to a C-1 general commercial designation. He felt this would allow the property owners more options for development. Mr. Winklepleck noted that this request was part of the EDAC recommendation. He felt Mr. Baxley was present to affirm that the property owners were in favor of this . Mr. Baxley stated that he understood this would not limit them to the use of hotels or restaurants . Commissioner Whitlock indicated that that was the intention of the special subcommittee that was appointed several months ago through EDAC and the council . It was part of the commission' s recommendation. Mr. Winklepleck added that since this property had the potential for change and was in the Palm Desert Property Owners Association, commission should direct staff to contact the Palm Desert Property Owners Association and bring them "into the loop" . Chairman Spiegel asked if the current zoning was for hotels . Mr. Winklepleck replied for hotels, restaurants or entertainment facilities . With the C-1 zone, if the hotel or restaurant came back, it would not limit or stop them from building. Commissioner Whitlock asked why they weren't brought into the loop prior to now. Mr. Winklepleck said it was a misstep on staff ' s part and was something that should have been done early on when the EDAC committee dealt with this specific property. Commissioner Whitlock asked if they would be brought in prior to the city council hearing. Mr. Winklepleck suggested that they be brought in at the council level to allow this to proceed. Commissioner Jonathan asked if the individual property owners were apprised of the public hearing. Mr. Winklepleck didn't know. Commissioner Jonathan noted that since this was a public hearing, everyone on the list of recommended changes should be notified. Mr. Winklepleck said that it was something that would have to be done and would probably come back. He stated that the noticing went city-wide through 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 notices in the paper. Commissioner Jonathan said that if he were a property owner and planning commission and city council were talking about changing his zoning without informing him he would not like it. Mr. Winklepleck said that in this case he had been in contact with either the property owner or representatives of the property and it was something they were going to do anyway; he felt they should be notified and would be. He stated that the ones he talked to were in favor and this was saving them a step if they were to go through the process themselves . Commissioner Whitlock asked what brought Mr. Baxley to the meeting. Mr. Baxley replied that he called the city to inquire about a change of zone and Mr. Winklepleck informed him of the meeting. Commissioner Whitlock felt that Commissioner Jonathan brought up a good point. Chairman Spiegel noted that it effected the entire city because what they were talking about all along Interstate 10 of fected land owners throughout the community. Commissioner Whitlock said they were there to make a recommendation to the city council; before the city council would proceed, the public hearing would be at that level . She felt they were asked to do this because the EDAC and special committee went directly to city council and before the city council would review that they asked that planning commission review it. If the commission moved it on, then the appropriate public hearings for the physical change of zones would be handled through the city council . Commissioner Jonathan felt that part of the recommendation would be that all property owners and the community at large were adequately informed of the process taking place. Chairman Spiegel noted that there was an addendum revising the on and off ramps for Monterey Avenue and Interstate 10 . Mr. Folkers clarified that staff was working with Riverside County for the interchange improvement and there had been three alternatives presented. The one where Monterey went straight across provided the best traffic operation. Caltrans and Palm Desert preferred that one and the county was coming around to their way of thinking. This was one element that was important for the future development of the City of Palm Desert south of the freeway and whatever was done to the north. The two interchanges right now at Washington and the proposed one at Monterey would not be as effective and over a period of time there would be quite a bit of congestion. If it could be done right, the city would be better off. He said this was the most expensive of the 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 three alternatives at $16 million, but from a traffic operations inter-connection between the two areas it would be much preferred over the long run. Commissioner Jonathan asked how the two Monterey Avenues would be lined up; Mr. Folkers said there would be a diagonal bridge and the old bridge would be removed. Commissioner Jonathan stated that one of the items on the memo from Hank Stokes dated June 11, on page two item II-C Other Thoughts, Mr. Stokes recommended that the city investigate the possibility of purchasing homes along Fred Waring Drive. On the city council update they were told that the city council would not be doing anything for ten years . Since their last meeting there was another accident on Fred Waring. He personally felt that the commission needed to urge the council as part of their recommendation to revisit that issue and give it another try to see if anything could be done. If it was not purchasing homes, maybe it could be speed bumps or other alternatives because it was a dangerous situation. Chairman Spiegel asked if Commissioner Jonathan had any recommendations. Commissioner Jonathan felt that the council had visited the issue in detail and did not want to jump in and say the city should use its funds to utilize eminent domain at this point, but felt that the traffic department needed to review the issue to see if there might be reasonable alternatives . It could be speed bumps, speed limit reductions, or something like that. He felt a study was needed to determine what alternatives might exist, or form a citizens group to come up with recommendations because there were many concerned homeowners in that area. Mr. Folkers stated that after the last council meeting they had a meeting with all the homeowners and staff presented an alternative whereby the city would widen the street on the north side and put in six feet of additional pavement, put in vertical curb so there could be a bike lane, and the sidewalk would then be behind the utility poles . The residents did not want that and as a result a report was going to council that would explain the ramifications and what suggestions came out of that meeting. It was unfortunate because staff felt that would have helped the situation. If the commission would like, staff could give them copies of the council report. Chairman Spiegel noted that the last item on page 3 of the memo from Hank Stokes stated that it was the consensus of the committee to study the desirability of expanding the city' s 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 sphere of influence north of I-10 . He said there was a reason for that: if the city did not consider it then it would be landlocked. If the city 50 years from now was to continue to grow, it was the thought of the committee to take a look at vacant land on the north side of I-10 . He asked staff if that recommendation was part of this process . Mr. Winklepleck said it was in the sense that it directed staff to study it. It was not going ahead with any recommendation that staff undertake to bring it into the sphere of influence, but it was telling staff to look at it and review the feasibility of doing it at this time. Chairman Spiegel closed the public testimony and asked for a motion. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1631, recommending approval of GPA 93-3 to city council . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion of Election of Officers . Commissioner Jonathan stated that the city council had a system that worked that he felt the commission should adopt for the planning commission which was to have rotating chairmanships based on seniority and would change hands annually. The commission also had appointees to the EDAC and he felt it made sense to rotate those on the same basis . He wanted to bring that up and get the other commissioners ' thoughts and could be effective January 1 of each year. Commissioner Whitlock said that when she was chair it did not occur to her that elections should be a date on the calendar. As chairman, it took her a good year to get a feel for what was expected. Commissioner Beaty asked what had been the procedure in the past. Commissioner Whitlock noted there hadn't been one and that was a good point. It was not something like the date on the calendar. She said that for the past six years while she was on the commission Buford Crites served as chairman for three years; Rick Erwood served for two or three years or longer. She served for two years and she appreciated the two year term because it took a year 6 City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX (619) 340-0574 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: October 6 , 1993 City of Palm Desert Re: GPA 93-3 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of October 5, 1993 . PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED GPA 93-3 TO OCTOBER 19, 1993 BY MINUTE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0 . Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days of the date of the decision. • RAMON A. DIAZ , IECARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION RAD/tm cc : Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 interpretation to allow coin operated car washes in the industrial zone when within 300 feet of other automotive uses that were not car washes . Carried 5-0 . VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A.' Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz noted that the commission had the staff reports in addition to the EDAC subcommittee report to the council regarding certain critical sites as far as the land use element was concerned. There was also a memo to planning commission from the city' s public works department relating to the circulation element, specifically on Monterey Avenue. He suggested that they deal with the circulation element first, take public testimony, and then continue the entire matter because of the issue of Fred Waring Drive. He explained that in the circulation element the maps showed new elements and changes . Some of the principal changes were that the old Kansas alignment which was a road to be the Highway 111 Bypass to go adjacent to the freeway--that would be deleted. Also there were additional streets added and were part of the additions made to the north sphere specific plan in an attempt to get folks traveling east/west, or northwest and southeast, and encourage them to get off the freeway and make it easier to circulate within that north sphere area. That would include some extension of Frank Sinatra, and so on. Regarding the Fred Waring Drive issue, on the current general plan it was identified as a four lane street through the city. There was some division on staff with that designation. He recommended that it be maintained as four lanes, specifically from Highway 111 to Cook Street, however, there was a great deal of discussion going on and there was a meeting that day with the cities of Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio concerning what their ultimate plans were for Fred Waring and whether it should be four lanes or six lanes . They would be reporting to city council at their first meeting in October on that. While they were the recommending body to the council with regards to the entire general plan and the particular issues involved with Fred 14 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 Waring Drive, the general plan did not designate a specific date when something should be done. For example, Country Club Drive as an eight lane through-way with overpasses and underpasses within the next five or ten years; however, as they have learned on Fred Waring Drive, folks who live along that street want a certain degree of certainty as to what would happen and when it would happen. It was easy as a planner to tell them not to worry, it might not happen in their lifetime. But when you are living along that street you want it narrowed down and specifically with Fred Waring Drive and the discussions going on, staff wanted to wait and bring back to the commission the position of the council on that, which might be that they would make it six lanes, or designate it four lanes with a commitment to not widen it to six lanes for a specified number of years to let people know what they . can count on in the future. He said there were some minor changes to the circulation text, in addition to continuing to work on the bikeway plan, which would ultimately be part of this . Some of the changes included page 28 the last sentence, "a minimum two foot (should be five foot) wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to pavement. " On page 29 under Class II, the Class II minimum bikelane width was four feet and should be addressed as minimum, rather than absolute and five feet. Those were minimums and if the city could get more, they would. Under Class III, it should be noted that streets that have a parking lane designed on them but no one parks on them because there was virtually no access to them (i .e. on the south side of Mesa View, where the homes back onto Mesa View) there was a parking lane planned for there, but no one would park there except in an emergency situation, and a Class III or Class II bikelane could be there. Commissioner Whitlock noted that was a golf cart lane. Mr. Diaz concurred. He stated that from the standpoint of the circulation element the commission might want to continue that issue. Chairman Spiegel noted that the plan was to have two major thoroughfares that interchanged with Interstate 10, Monterey and Cook Street. Mr. Diaz concurred. Chairman Spiegel asked if there was a plan for Portola Avenue to cross I-10 . Mr. Diaz said that if this plan was approved, the crossing of Interstate 10 would be a separate issue that would have to be approved by Caltrans . By having Portola designated to go up to Interstate 10 it left that option open to the city. He did not feel the city would pay for it, but if they were to cut Portola off at Gerald Ford, then they could not require dedication and improvement of Portola up to Interstate 10 . 15 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 He said it was part of the plan, but over the freeway would require approval from Caltrans and a separate discussion. Commissioner Jonathan stated that Mr. Smith did an excellent job on the circulation element, but had a question on exhibit 3, which was the circulation element bikeway network. He asked if that was something that was provided elsewhere. Mr. Diaz said there was a map, which was not included, but basically north of Country Club the plan called for all major streets to have both Class II (painted bikelanes on the street) as well as Class I (separate bikelanes) . He said they could accomplish that and as part of the north sphere plan the city was requiring 50 feet from curb for landscaping and right of way. South of Country Club from Country Club to Fred Waring Drive the city was attempting to have painted bikelanes on every major north/south street. Monterey could not be accomplished on the west side; the city tried to get grants for that but the City of Rancho Mirage did not want a painted bikelane on their side. On Portola, where there was not a need for parking along the street and where the city could get it, a bikelane would be placed; where they couldn't, it would still be a bike route. On Cook Street, they would have a designated bike lane; what staff would rather have on and around Cook Street north and south was a separate Class I bikeway on the CVWD property or possibly utilize the street that was going to be north/south on the westerly boundary of the Sunterra project. He felt that Cook Street was too busy to encourage folks to have a separate bikelane. One problem when painting a bikelane was that folks felt that white line meant they were safe there and sometimes it was better to not have that false sense of security. As far as east-west, Hovley was looked at as being the major east-west Class II painted bikelane because there were very few in the city right now. Between Washington and Pennsylvania, there were some homes that front on Hovley that may be a problem in having a painted bikelane, but there was not that much traffic on Hovley. Once west of Eldorado, there were virtually no homes that had parking on Hovley all the way to Portola; from Portola north they could be brought to Monterey. Commissioner Jonathan felt there would be a challenge between Cook and Portola on Hovley because there was barely enough room for the two lanes on each side. Mr. Diaz said there was no demand for parking there which gave the city an advantage, so they might be able to have a painted bikelane there. As they go further south, there was an existing bikelane east and west along the Whitewater Channel . The bikeway committee, in terms of long range and possible "dream" type planning would like a regional bikeway 16 144W -MOO, MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 going through the Monterey Country Club. He realized there was a problem there with golfers, but right now they were using Magnesia Falls and Parkview. There were existing bikeway connections from Monterey to Cook Street. The one problem area was Portola because of the view problem of cars coming out there. Heading south of Highway 111, they were trying to keep the bicyclists having the most direct route possible but separating them from traffic, for example using Shadow Mountain rather than E1 Paseo. On Mesa View and Haystack there was not a problem as far as east-west was concerned. On Highway 74 and Portola there was the Living Desert Bikeway connecting Portola to Haystack. He said the plan attempted to accommodate both the professional cyclist (Class II lanes) and the cyclists that want to relax and enjoy the bike ride, the Class III lanes. Chairman Spiegel asked how this interfaced with the golf carts . Mr. Diaz said that one problem staff had internally was when the legislation to allow the golf cart study program was passed, there was a great deal of potential opposition from bicycling groups . Their fear was that the golf cart program could impinge on state grants and other bicycle programs . The city assured them that it would not and so far there had not been a conflict. There might be a situation where there might be golf cart lanes, not bicycle lanes because the criteria although similar, was not identical . They were trying to achieve that but one of the biggest problems right now was those lanes marked for both golf carts and bicyclists. To date there had not been a conflict. If the golf cart program was successful, and right now it was just a study program to allow the city after monitoring to have the state permit golf carts similar to bicyclists, but in terms of what was promised to bicycling associations to allow the program, staff wanted to insure there wouldn't be a conflict and that they did not use bicycle lane money to create golf cart lanes . They were making sure that was separated. Commissioner Cox asked if there was a golf cart lane map available. Mr. Diaz replied yes . Chairman Spiegel asked if it would be appropriate for the commission to act on the general plan elements with the exception of Fred Waring. Mr. Diaz felt it should be continued because it could impact the commission's decision as to what they might want to recommend. One big issue and one reason that Fred Waring had to potentially accommodate more traffic was that other cities had designated Highway 111 to be four lanes, rather than six. 17 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 Those were issues that would be brought up to council that could impact them. Mr. Diaz stated that as far as the land use element was concerned, the section 4 area bounded by Frank Sinatra, Country Club, Cook Street and Portola was designated as Planned Community Development which included the conditional use permit area for the complex approved earlier in the meeting. In terms of the ultimate area within section 4 that would come under PCD, it would not go outside of that section. However, there could be areas within section 4 that were designated other than planned community development that would be included in the community development. What the city was attempting to do was take as much of section 4 as possible to make it community development zoned so when staff came to planning commission with the plan for section 4 and that zone change, their recommendation would be that it is consistent with the general plan if they have to dip into that rectangular area that was not designated as part of the PCD. The area on the northwest corner of Cook and Frank Sinatra, staff would like that area designated for a Cal State Campus if there is one in Palm Desert. The city acquired that section and staff recommended that it be placed on the general plan designated P, public designation or study designation. The reason he was hesitant was as part of the proposal to the Cal State system which had gone out, the city indicated that we realize the entire area won't be developed immediately. What they would need first was 40 acres, so approximately 160 would be left and the issue was what should the city do with the 160 acres . As part of the proposal, they would do a plan to indicate how rapidly they would need the additional acreage and how they would develop it. The city would want some ability to use the remaining land while still in the city' s ownership to utilize some kind of revenue producing to help offset some of the costs the city was facing. The P zone would allow the facility. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he thought that was deleted from the final proposal that went to Cal State. Mr. Diaz replied no, what was deleted from the final proposal was that the city would hold 30-40 acres forever. By designating the zone P, or Public, the city could accomplish that and still be consistent with the plan, or study zone. If for some reason Cal State were to reject the offer, then the city would come back with a specific study for that land. Staff was recommending that kind of dual designation on that site. Another reason for recommending another continuance was so that staff could come back to the commission with the proper 18 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 wording and designation on the map. Also, the land designated residential study zone that was exchanged with the property owner to develop should be altered to be consistent with the ( from future extension of Cook Street to Portola) other area which was north and west which was both a dual designation of industrial and potential residential . The reason for the dual designation was to assure that the city could not be in an inverse posture. When the city developed the north sphere plan there was more potential industrial there than the city would ever be able to absorb within the future. However, there was a problem north of that in terms of consistency with the noise element of the general plan in that unless there are specific noise mitigation measures they could not allow that area to be developed residentially and be consistent with that element. By having the dual designation staff felt the city was being protected and would protect the ultimate decisions on land use as potential uses become available. Realistically, he felt it would be a while before anything happened north of that area, but the property owners would have the option and what the city would be telling them if they wanted to develop residential there, they could do so but they would have to have some very specific noise mitigation measures to protect them from the noise from the freeway as well as the railroad. Commissioner Jonathan asked about the 200 acres for the Cal State use and if that extended to the freeway or to the noise barrier line. Mr. Diaz replied roughly to the noise barrier. Chairman Spiegel asked if staff wanted everything continued to the next meeting. Mr. Diaz replied yes. Mr. Diaz said that if the commission had an opportunity to read the EDAC subcommittee report, staff recommended that the commission instruct staff to include those recommendations in that report and revise the map accordingly. Chairman Spiegel noted that one of the items in that report was a consensus that the city should study the desirability of expanding the city' s sphere of influence north of the I-10 freeway. Mr. Diaz said that staff would not have a problem studying it, but might have a problem recommending that the city do it. Chairman Spiegel noted that if the city didn't do it, the city would become land locked with nowhere to go. Commissioner Jonathan asked if, as on the EDAC memo, they wanted the commission to give thumbs up or down on their recommendations . He asked if they should go through them one by one and what they expected. He noted they initially wanted this to go directly to city council . Mr. Diaz said 19 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 that he didn't believe the report got to the council, but rather than continue this indefinitely and, two members of the commission sat on the subcommittee, felt that it should be brought forward and at this point see what the commission' s thoughts were. In looking at the parcels, these parcels had some degree of sensitivity as far as the city was concerned, either currently or in the past, and there were some other studies that would have to come back to the commission. Commissioner Whitlock informed commission that each parcel was studied in depth with the committee. Commissioner Jonathan asked what they wanted from the commission. Commissioner Whitlock stated that she wasn't aware that it was even going to come to the commission since they didn't have that option; she thought it would go directly to council. She felt that Mr. Diaz was trying to apprise the commission on how this tied in with the overall general plan. Commissioner Jonathan noted that it looked like Councilman Wilson requested that it come to the commission. He had no problem with just passing it along and would rather do that. Mr. Diaz said that if there were some comments the commission had on any of the recommendations staff would like them. Chairman Spiegel indicated that staff was recommending a continuance to the next meeting and at that point staff would have a more definitive idea as to Fred Waring from a circulation standpoint and also on the potential college. Mr. Diaz stated that Fred Waring as far as the circulation element and other issues facing them was probably going to be the most critical issue. Not only from the sensitivity standpoint, but also cost. He noted that a meeting was being held the next day in the city manager' s office to list possible city projects and the money available to accomplish them and like most cities, the city had more desires than funds . Ultimately those recommendations would go forward and would impact the general plan. As indicated earlier, it was easy for him as a planner to say there were no definitive dates, but when someone had to live on Fred Waring or in a certain area with that uncertainty, the city had an obligation to let them know. Chairman Spiegel clarified that staff would come back and what he was asking was that commission look at the EDAC land use subcommittee results and if the commission had any problems with those the commission should bring them up at that point. Mr. Diaz stated that he would also bring the commission up to date on the negotiations that had taken place on the properties and current developments . He said 20 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 there had been a lot of people ready to develop except for the financing. Commissioner Whitlock asked about the next agenda and if the commission would be full . Mr. Diaz replied no. Chairman Spiegel opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There was no one. Chairman Spiegel asked for a motion of continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to October 19, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. X. COMMENTS 1 . Commissioner Cox said that she did not hear it personally, but was told by two different people that there was a report out on the radio that per capita Palm Desert had more crime than the city of Los Angeles . She asked that some input be provided from the Sheriff ' s department to talk to them and let them know what their dollars were going toward and what type of crime Palm Desert had in the city. She said that a couple of months ago someone told them that there was no gang activity here and she wanted to find out what types of crime Palm Desert had and what the city was planning to do about it. Mr. Diaz stated that staff would check into that and report back. 2 . Commissioner Cox said that they have a lot of feelings about where they would like to see their city go and knew that the city council felt the same way and was concerned about what was happening in the city and where the tax dollars should be spent. She felt it would be nice for the council and planning commission to get together and have a brainstorming session to understand where everyone was coming from and talk about what everyone would like to see in the next few years and the kind of things they would like accomplished. She thought it would good to have that two-way conversation 21 City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX (619) 340-0574 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: September 23, 1993 City of Palm Desert Re: GPA 93-3 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of September 21, 1993 . PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED GPA 93-3 TO OCTOBER 5, 1993 BY MINUTE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days of the date of the decision. N eMN . DI9Z , eVC ARY PALM DESERT PLACOMMISSION IRAD/tm cc : Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 forward to make this particular parking lot an example of what the city would like to see done. They had to start someplace to show people that it could be done and shade could be provided in the hot summer months and would look attractive for shoppers to the area. She said that she would like to see this sent on and for something to happen whether it was in President' s Plaza or at the Town Center. She wanted an example for developers and also customers to show that they cared how the city looked, if there was money available. Mr. Diaz indicated that the problem was not that they couldn't show that it could be done, but the question was should the tax payers spend money. If it was so beneficial to the business community to have the shaded parking and the plans were drawn up, who should pay for it. Those were things that would be discussed at executive management. If they were talking about an example project that people could go to, maybe one of the parking lots in the park could be done and that would show it could be done but was not directly benefiting. He said that he would come back to the commission with a report on where staff was going with it. Chairman Spiegel called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A.J Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz stated that staff was requesting a continuance to October 5, 1993. He said that there were some items that still needed to be worked out. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to October 5, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development DATE: September 17 , 1993 SUBJECT: GPA 93-3 Staff is requesting a continuance of GPA 93-3 to October 5, 1993 . Attached is a memo from Mr. Safavian which will be discussed on October 5 . RAM N A. DIAZ ASSISTANT CITY MAN R, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING /tm THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RECEIVED INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM SEP 1 6 199 1 "a MMIUIlTY DEW LOPMEN7 DEPaP TV,N flh pr°41M gfcw' TO: Steve Smith, Associate Planner FROM: Seyed Safavian, Transportation Engineer SUBJECT: MONTEREY AVENUE ROADWAY ALIGNMENT OVER I-10 DATE: September 15, 1993 As you are aware, plans are being prepared to address the long-term needs of the Monterey Avenue/I-10 interchange. Several alternative alignments have been developed by the Caltrans/Riverside County Consultants. While no formal alternative selection process has been completed, both Caltrans and the City of Palm Desert Public Works staff have a strong preference for the alternative that allows for the elimination of the current offset between Monterey Avenue south of Varner Road and Monterey Avenue north of Varner Road. This alignment, in our opinion would provide a much better traffic circulation and ease access on the I-10 ramps. We feel that this City preferred alignment should be reflected in the City General Plan update which is scheduled for discussion at the next Planning Commission meeting. SEYED SAFAVIAN cc: Richard J. Folkers, P.E., Asst. City Manager/Public Works Director Joseph S. Gaugush, P.E., Senior Engineer SEY/lw CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development DATE: September 17 , 1993 SUBJECT: GPA 93-3 Staff is requesting a continuance of GPA 93-3 to October 5, 1993 . Attached is a memo from Mr. Safavian which will be discussed on October 5 . • �00" W RAMON A. DIAZ _ ASSISTANT CITY MAN R, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING /tm � yrrr THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RECEIVED INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM SEP 16 1993 f;OMMIINITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTWK CITY OF PALM OWRT TO: Steve Smith, Associate Planner FROM: Seyed Safavian, Transportation Engineer SUBJECT: MONTEREY AVENUE ROADWAY ALIGNMENT OVER I-10 DATE: September 15, 1993 As you are aware, plans are being prepared to address the long-term needs of the Monterey Avenue/I-10 interchange. Several alternative alignments have been developed by the Caltrans/Riverside County Consultants. While no formal alternative selection process has been completed, both Caltrans and the City of Palm Desert Public Works staff have a strong preference for the alternative that allows for the elimination of the current offset between Monterey Avenue south of Varner Road and Monterey Avenue north of Varner Road. This alignment, in our opinion would provide a much better traffic circulation and ease access on the I-10 ramps. We feel that this City preferred alignment should be reflected in the City General Plan update which is scheduled for discussion at the next Planning Commission meeting. SEYED SAFAVIAN cc: Richard J. Folkers, P.E., Asst. City Manager/Public Works Director Joseph S. Gaugush, P.E., Senior Engineer SEY/lw err✓ THE CITY OF PALM DESERT WEE C,E I V E C INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM `CEP 16 199-- "Pkiwj TY DEwl'opmw DuAC7MPP fIN pr Nv rIFgf- TO: Steve Smith, Associate Planner FROM: Seyed Safavian, Transportation Engineer SUBJECT: MONTEREY AVENUE ROADWAY ALIGNMENT OVER I-10 DATE: September 15, 1993 As you are aware, plans are being prepared to address the long-term needs of the Monterey Avenue/I-10 interchange. Several alternative alignments have been developed by the Caltrans/Riverside County Consultants. While no formal alternative selection process has been completed, both Caltrans and the City of Palm Desert Public Works staff have a strong preference for the alternative that allows for the elimination of the current offset between Monterey Avenue south of Varner Road and Monterey Avenue north of Varner Road. This alignment, in our opinion would provide a much better traffic circulation and ease access on the I-10 ramps. We feel that this City preferred alignment should be reflected in the City General Plan update which is scheduled for discussion at the next Planning Commission meeting. SEYED SAFAVIAN cc: Richard J. Folkers, P.E., Asst. City Manager/Public Works Director Joseph S. Gaugush, P.E., Senior Engineer SEY/lw lip City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)340-0574 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: September 8, 1993 City of Palm Desert Re: AGPA 93-3 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of September 7, 1993 . PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED GPA 93-3 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 BY MINUTE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days of the date of the / cision. e S RAMON A. DIAZ, SECTAR�{ \Y PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION RAD/tm cc: Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal 1+4w MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 B. Case No. 382 C (County Plot Plan NO. 12840) - J. DONALD OLSON/THE FOX COMPANY, Applicant Request for approval of a first, one year time extension for construction of a maintenance facility for Avondale Golf Club on the northeast corner of Avondale Country Club adjacent to Frank Sinatra Drive. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS ' A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz stated that staff would like the item continued to September 21, 1993 to allow staff more time. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to September 21, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . B. Case No. CUP 93-3 Section 4 - RONALD ODEKIRK, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to construct and operate a 20 acre multi-use, pay for play, recreation facility to be located on 20 acres of City of Palm Desert owned land zoned R- 1-M located on the southeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue. Mr. Diaz noted that the commission with a 4-1 vote approved a similar facility on Hovley Lane on 20 acres owned by the 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Paul Shillcock, ACM/Director of Economic Development FROM: Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development DATE: July 29 , 1993 SUBJECT: EDAC Subcommittee Report and Follow-Up The entire report will be sent to the commission as part of the general plan update program. I will submit comments to you prior to that time . R ( A. DIAZ A919'ISTANT CITY MANAGER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVE OPMENT/PLANNING /tm City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE(619)346-0611 FAX(619) 340-0574 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: July 21, 1993 City of Palm Desert Re: GPA 93-3 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of July 20, 1993 . PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED GPA 93-3 TO SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 BY MINUTE MOTION. CARRIED 4-0 . Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days of the date of the decision. 6• RAMON A. DIAZ, C ARY PALM DESERT PLANNI COMMISSION RAD/tm cc: Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal *W001 Iwo, MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 Mr. Diaz said the motion would be that changes fit within the slight modification provisions as far as the commission was concerned and Mr. Diaz could approve it over the counter. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, approving the modification as outlined by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. ERIC LARSON, 74-266 Fred Waring Drive, stated that he approached the city council regarding the safety on Fred Waring Drive. He said that Fred Waring Drive had only one sidewalk that was three feet wide and there were five schools within a two block vicinity of Fred Waring Drive. He felt it was very unsafe for children and pedestrians . He said he approached the city council on this matter and talked to the Mayor and several other people . He learned that Fred Waring was to become a six lane divided highway and that all the homes on the north side of the street were to be used for this purpose. In light of this information he told the city council that if this was to be done, it needed to be done sooner and not later because what was happening was that when people found out about the road, they were not doing anything with their homes and were not working on them, but were letting them go because of the devaluation to their properties . He said those plans came to him from the Mayor through Dick Folkers and Brent Conley by a memo that suggested that the city purchase these homes when they came on the market; he said this was an interoffice memorandum suggesting that the city could become landlords during that interim period. He felt the properties would not devaluate so much and in the long term they could have a safe highway. He said that what was happening now was that all the properties around it were being affected because no one wished to live next to a highway. Chairman Spiegel asked where Mr. Larson' s property was located; Mr. Larson said that he lived on the north side of the street and they would be taking his property, but he knew what some of the problems would be when this happened and when moving the power lines . He said that he stepped off the property and all the way from San Pascual to Florine was the area mentioned in the interoffice memorandum that the city would purchase. Even though the property slowly decreases in 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 depth from Florine west to San Pascual , there was still plenty of room for a safe walking and biking lane that could be landscaped and would give a safe barrier off the highway. He also felt that would be enough room for six lanes . Mr. Larson showed commission a drawing he made. He said that there would still be room for a small sidewalk on the south side and a large walking lane if it was done like his drawing. He felt it would make a considerable difference in the neighborhood because the values of the properties were going down right now. Chairman Spiegel asked if Mr. Larson showed the city council his diagram and made that request; Mr. Larson replied no. He said he wanted to go to the planning commission to get their opinion. He said one big problem was going to be the power lines . In back of his property and going down the center of those properties on the north side were power lines . He suggested that the power lines on Fred Waring be moved to that back line and there wouldn' t be any problem with that. Chairman Spiegel asked if the city gave Mr. Larson any time table for the expansion of Fred Waring. Mr. Larson said no. Mr. Diaz said that a report from the public works department was due to the city council at their August 26 meeting. He indicated that this was one area that the commission could give close consideration to at their September 7 meeting in terms of the recommendation for Fred Waring. By then there should be some indication on what public works would recommend and they could move forward with it . He said he would make a point in the discussion of the circulation element that close attention would be paid to Fred Waring Drive; focusing on this area but looking at Fred Waring from Highway 111 all the way' to Washington Street. He felt that Fred Waring would be an important street in the future and a lot of people would take Fred Waring to avoid Highway 111 . He wanted to make sure the traffic flowed smoothly and that the quality of life for the current residents was not negatively impacted. If need be, those properties could be acquired and would be part of the general plan discussion. Chairman Spiegel asked if this could be listed as a separate item in the general plan. Mr. Diaz said that it would be, in addition to focusing on the interchanges and Monterey' s future. Chairman Spiegel informed Mr. Larson that this would be discussed on September 7 after commission received all the information. Mr. Larson said that he just wanted to bring 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 this up and see what the commission' s format was and offer a suggestion. X. COMMENTS 1 . Commissioner Jonathan noted that the parking ordinance provided for certain shading trees every three stalls and he had seen some bushes going up. He said there was a list of permitted trees that allowed for some bushes that didn' t provide much shade and asked if the architectural review commission or staff could review the list of trees and revise it . Mr. Diaz said there was a list of trees that was current, but in the case of Enjoy Development and Trader Joe ' s , that went through the process and those plants met the requirements . In terms of when they were first planted, they didn' t but would grow. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he did not want to change anything that was already in, but wanted to review the ordinance and possibly change the list of approved trees . He said those trees did not look like they would ever grow high enough to provide shade; they seemed to grow out and looked more like bushes than trees . Mr. Diaz indicated that some plant material could be trees or bushes depending on how they were trimmed. He suggested having the city' s landscape expert at the next meeting to review what this and the plant material list. Commissioner Jonathan felt the ordinance was a good one for the desert but didn' t want it wasted by allowing trees that didn' t provide much shade. He said he would be happy to hear from someone who could answer those questions . Mr. Diaz stated that person would be at •the next meeting. 2 . Commissioner Jonathan stated that the second item he wanted to bring up was a message to the city council with regards to the sports complex proposed by the Odekirks . He said they ran into a situation with regards to what the council had done previous to the project going to planning commission, specifically the contract and other discussions with the applicant and it created a desire on the commission' s part to have the council work with them more closely, in particular a study session or joint session as had been done in the past. Ultimately commission spent a great deal of time answering concerns and working out solutions that could have been entirely avoided by changing the location to 8 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 Mr. Diaz explained that the request was for a lot line adjustment on Yucca Tree Drive and was routine in nature . After questions by commission he clarified that the adjustment was to move a lot line 20 feet and did not impact any other property owner. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving PMW 93-10 by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz explained that the report from the Economic Development Advisory Committee would be going to city council on August 26 , 1993 , hence the request for a continuance to September 7 , 1993 . Chairman Spiegel asked if this would be the last continuance. Mr. Diaz replied yes . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to September 7 , 1993 by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. Coachella Valley Water District Improvement Projects Request for determination of compliance for proposed projects in Palm Desert by the Coachella Valley Water District . Mr. Diaz explained that the State of California placed laws requiring certain public agencies to submit their capital improvement programs to the impacted cities and the cities were to make a determination as whether or not it was 3 tirr CITY OF PALM DESERT MEMORANDUM TO: 1-1,41'OR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL FROM: PAUL SHILLCCCK, ACM/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTCR DATE: DULY 19, 1993 SUBJECT: EDAC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Several months ago, the EDAC formed a subcommittee to investigate the possibility that parcels existed within the City that could present problems in the future because the designated zoning created harsh interfaces with surrounding land use. As a secondary, but equally important, task the subcommittee investigated the possibility that economic opportunities were being missed because zoning restricted land use to too great an extent . The results of that research is attached. The report was presented to the Committee on June 17 at the regularly scheduled meeting and the committee took action to forward the same to City Council for assignment to appropriate departments for review, recommendation or action . Staff recommends the following action: Items I A-1 ; II A-1 , 2 & 3, III C-2 & 3 and IV A-1 , B-1 , C-3 be referred to the Planning Department for appropriate review/action. Items I B-2, C-2 & 3; II C-1 and IV B-1 (with Planning Department) be referred to the Redevelopment staff for review/action . Items I B-1 , C-1 & 4; IV C-1 , 2 & 3 (with Planning Department) be referred to Economic Development for review/recommendation . Items II C-1 (with Redevelopment) and III C-1 be referred to the Public Works Department for review/recommendation . PAUL SHILLCOCK /d l g MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 17, 1993 Mr. Stokes suggested that other., non-EDAC members also be utilized on this subcommittee. IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF LAND-USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Mr. Stokes reported that the subcommittee did an overview of properties throughout Palm Desert and identified sites that City Council may want to look at for possible change. These sites are possible targets for rezoning or purchase by the City. The items indicated in the report are not recommendations, they are merely ideas and thoughts of the subcommittee that City Council may want to address. Mr. Stokes indicated that the subcommittee consisted of Bob Spiegel , Carol Whitlock, Allan Nyman, Ray Diaz and Paul Shillcock. Jim Richards had been invited but could not attend the meetings. Any additional ideas are welcome to be included in this report. Mr. Stokes proceeded by reviewing the final report of the Land Use Review Subcommittee (attached hereto as Exhibi t "A") . Discussion as to whether to rezone the whole site at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 took place. Councilman Wilson felt this was a good analysis and asked where the committee wanted to go from here. He indicated he would feel more comfortable if Planninc Commission reviewed it before City Council . Mr. Diaz felt it should go to City Council and then to planning staff for implementation. Councilman Wilson felt that the Planning Commission should do the prioritization of the recommendations. This provides a good opportunity to avoid future situations such as what occurred with Walmart and the Carver project. It will allow fine tuning of some sites and provide for the most reasonable use of the land. 2 MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 17, 1993 Mr. Diaz suggested they take it before Planning Commission for comment and then to City Council . Councilman Wilson agreed with this suggestion. Councilman Snyder felt this was an excellent report. He noted that there were several activities already underway or being discussed on some of the properties discussed in the subcommittee report. Mr. Diaz felt the Planning Commission should be made aware of items already being discussed for specif.ic sites so that they may take those into consideration and react accordingly when making recommendations to City Council . Mr. Stokes noted that the EDAC is an advisory committee to City Council . Whatever it produces should be sent to City Council for appropriate action. It was MOVED by 11s. Artis, seconded by Mr. Mullins, to forward the Land Use Review Subcommittee report to City Council for its review and subsequent act-ion. Motion carried unanimously. 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT MEMORANDUM TO: MEM3EF.S OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY CCMMI:'TEE FROM: HANK STOKES DATE: DUNE 11 , 199.3 SUBJECT: EDAC LAND-USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE RESULTS In early May the referenced subcommittee was established with two main purposes: 1 . To conduct a general Palm Desert land use review to discover whether there are specific sites that should be rezoned to avoid future difficulties (thus anticipating land-use problems like those created by the recent Carver and WalMart site cases) , and/or to create future economic opportunities . 2. Identify specific existing sites (if any) which are so sensitive that the City should consider buying them tj guarantee their most desirable future development . This final report is designed to list explicitly identified sites that seem to meet the above criteria, including possible rezoning options or (in a very few cases) consideration of purchaser. We would ask the EDAC to review the results and pass it along to the City Council and Planning Commission for their information, so that they may engage in their own formal study and action procedures. As hoped, we managed to accomplish this job of site identification and review in two sessions. We saw ourselves as a working subcommittee engaged in an essentially technical exercise, so that we don ' t bog down debating broad philosophical , economic and political issues that area better left to the EDAC (to advise on) and the Planning Commission and Council (to decide) . Membership of the subcommittee was as follows: Hank Stokes, representative of EDAC Bob Spiegel , representative of Planning Commission Carol Whitlock, representative of Planning Commission Allan Nyman, Ray Diaz, provided staff input Paul Shillcock, provided staff input I trust the attached report is easily understandable and welcome input from the EDAC members. fir►' REPORT OF LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMfITTEE I. EL PASEO AND VICINITY: A . Site Specific Consensus : 1 . Location : Property fronting on eas-_ side of Highway 74 south from corner of Highway 714 and E1 Paseo CONSENSUS: Change zoning to C-1 . B. Land Use Considerations: 1 . El Paseo - Sun Lodge Colony site should be examined for development of a temporary strip park fronting on El Paseo. 2. Palms to Pines East - Center should be viewed as target for redevelopment - possible location for super market or other large scale, high-use retail activity. C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Vacancy factors in E1 Paseo area should be investigated to determine if any action should be taken. 2. Security Bank parcel should be reviewed for possible purchase by City. Alternative uses of abandoned bank buildings should be studied. .3. El Paseo - Numerous older buildings are in need of rehab/facade improvements to produce up-scale atmosphere along entire street . The City should investigate the establishment of a programm to provide low interest loans to property owners desiring to invest in their buildings. 4. El Paseo - Program (possibly part of facade loan program) to encourage development on south boundary of Lucky 's parking lot to create continuous retail environment. II. HIGHWAY 111 TO FRED WARING DRIVE CORRIDOR A. Site Specific Consensus: 1 . Location: Northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon (two parcels) ''W LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE CONSENSUS: Rezone southern most parcel to C-1 j::d retain existing zoning on parcel to north �. Location : East side of Monterey Avenge fr":T Highway 111 to Fred Waring Drive CONSENSUS: Rezone to Office Prof:-ssional desigr.a t i 07 3. Location : Fred Waring, Drive from Highway 111 Portola Avenue CONSENSUS: Rezone to Office Pro F essicna= designation C. Other Thoughts : 1 . City should investigate possibility of purchas_ng homes as they are placed on the market along Fr-_J Waring Drive from San Pablo to Cook Street provide for future widening of Fred Waring. III. WHITEWATER "WASH" TO COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE CORRIDOR C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Some parking problems in former Riverside Con '•r area of Cook Street industrial complex. 2. Forty acres immediately east of Portola Coup '_-. Club currently zoned for manufactured �c should be reviewed further. 3. The respective Planning Commission and City Coin_ members from Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage s _ . : . meet and discuss development along our boundary of Monterey avenue. This discussion w,: include the intersection of Monterey Avenue -i Country Club Drive as well as plans for develct- north of Country Club with access or frontinJ Monterey. 2 LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE IV. NORTH SPHERE A. Site Spe=ific Consensus: 1 . Location : City property (133 acres) a::.< surrounding area north of Gerald Ford east and west of Portola extension west to Monterey Avenue CONSENSUS: Zone in conformance with General Plan B. Land Use Considerations : 1 . A specific plan should be developed showing all development proposed for Section 4 to insure that proper planning is completed for area surrounding publicly-owned championship golf course proposed by City. C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Five acre parcels in north sphere fronting on Portola should be reviewed for possible recommendation of action. 2. Section bounded by Monterey Avenue, I-10, Portola extension and Gerald Ford should be further reviewed for possible recommendation of action . 3. Committee consensus was that the City initiate study of the desirability of expanding the City 's sphere of influence north of the I-10 freeway. 6193 3 f � MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 6 , 1993 7 : 00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Spiegel called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m. II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Jonathan led in the pledge of allegiance . III . ROLL CALL Members Present : Bob Spiegel, Chairman Paul Beaty Diane Cox Sabby Jonathan Carol Whitlock Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Diaz Jeff Winklepleck Bob Hargreaves Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of the June 15, 1993 meeting minutes . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the June 15, 1993 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 5-0 . V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent June 24 , 1993 council actions . VI . CONSENT CALENDAR None. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . MINUTES *ftw IWO PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 6 , 1993 Mr. Diaz requested a continuance to July 20 to allow the report of the committee composed of members of the economic development committee and the planning commission to receive council review and comment. He said those comments should be obtained on the 8th of July and the material could be to the commission on the 20th. Chairman Spiegel asked if it was normal for an item to go to city council before coming back to the commission. Mr. Diaz replied that in this particular case there was no "normal" . He felt that since the committee was composed of EDAC members, planning commissioners and outside citizens , and since the committee was headed by the EDAC and EDAC staff, they requested that the council receive the information and then come back to commission. Commissioner Whitlock noted that EDAC members are appointed by council and the function began at EDAC, so protocol dictated that it should go to council before anyone else saw it; they could chose not to have it go any further. Chairman Spiegel asked for a motion of continuance . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to July 20, 1993 by minute motion . Carried 5-0 . B. Case No. CUP 93-7 - MATTHEW SAWYER dba THE SANDWICHBOARD, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit for a 938 square foot restaurant at 73-405 El Paseo, Suite 32A. Mr. Winklepleck indicated the applicant was proposing a 938 square foot restaurant with a seating capacity of approximately 36 . In the past it had been staff ' s experience that restaurants of this size were beneficial to the retail tenants in the area and did not create parking problems . The hours of operation would be from 9 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. and based on the history of the existing facility on Highway 1 1 1 , the majority of business would be takeout and delivery in nature. He noted that the commission in the past had approved up to 20% of the total retail area of a building for restaurant uses without providing additional parking . Mr . Winklepleck said that with the Cedar Creek Inn and this 2 lftw- CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development DATE: June 22 , 1993 SUBJECT: GPA 93-3 General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements Staff is recommending a continuance to the next regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 1993 . • RAMON A. DIAZ /tm lop City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)340-0574 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: June 17 , 1993 City of Palm Desert Re: GPA 93-3 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of June 15, 1993 . PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED GPA 93-3 TO JULY 6 , 1993 BY MINUTE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0 . Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15 ) days of the date of the decision. �!i/�79 • RAM N A. DIAZ , S C ARY PALM DESERT PLANNI COMMISSION RAD/tm cc : Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 15 , 1993 B. Case No. PMW 93-6 - WESTINGHOUSE DESERT COMMUNITIES, Applicant Request for approval of a lot line adjustment for a portion of the general westerly line of Lot C of Tract No. 27228 and a portion of the general southeasterly line of Lot 34 of Tract No. 27520-1 to accommodate the redesign of Tract No . 27228 . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5- 0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No . GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz recommended a continuance to allow the commission to receive the report from a special land use committee that was composed of members from the Planning Commission, Economic Development Advisory Committee, staff and outside representatives . He said it would be before the commission at their next meeting. Commission concurred with the continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to July 6 , 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . B. Continued Case No . CUP 93-3 - RONALD ODEKIRK, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to construct and operate a 20 acre multi-use, pay for play, recreation facility to be located on 20 acres of 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development DATE: June 10, 1993 SUBJECT: GPA 93-3 General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements Staff is recommending a continuance to the next regular meeting scheduled for July 6 , 1993 . i i" i MON A. DIAZ ASSISTANT CITY MA AGER, DIRECTOR OF COMM ITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING /tm lip City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE(619)346-0611 FAX(619)340-0574 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: June 2 , 1993 City ,,of Palm Desert Re: Vf�GPA 9 3-3 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of June 1, 1993 . PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED GPA 93-3 TO JUNE 15, 1993 BY MINUTE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0 . Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days of the date of the decision. RAM N A. DIAZ , S C RY PALM DESERT PLANNI COMMISSION RAD/tm cc : Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 1, 1993 Mr. Gaugush replied that it was for a tentative tract map and other applications varied. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5- 0 . VI . SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent May 27, 1993 city council actions . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A.r Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz stated that staff was recommending that this item be continued to June 15; the reason for the continuance was because there was a special subcommittee made up of members of the planning commission, as well as members of the economic development advisory committee, and staff, and the committee was looking at some of the vacant areas, particularly to the north that were zoned commercial . He indicated that the committee might come back with a different recommendation, so staff felt this should be continued until the committee came back to the commission with the results of those discussions. Commissioner concurred. Action: Moved by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, continuing GPA 93-3 to June 15, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development DATE: May 28, 1993 SUBJECT: GPA 93-3 General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements The subcommittee will be meeting on June 8 to further discuss land uses . Staff is recommending that GPA 93-3 be continued to the meeting of June 15, 1993 so that commission can review the committee ' s recommendation. eMANRAM N4A. DI ZASSISTANT CITY R, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING /tm NOW Clty of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE(619)346-0611 FAX(619)340-0574 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: May 19, 1993 City of Palm Desert Re: GPA 93-3 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of May 18, 1993 . PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED GPA 93-3 TO JUNE 1, 1993 BY MINUTE MOTION. CARRIED 3-0. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days of the date of the decision. 0 -A f4x�ov- RAMON A. DIAZ, S" C ARY PALM DESERT PLANNI W COMMISSION RAD/tm cc : Coachella Valley Water District Public Works Department Building & Safety Department Fire Marshal r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the findings as presented by staff . Carried 3-0 . Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1621, approving CUP 91-16 Amendment, subject to conditions . Carried 3-0 . �E- Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Smith stated that the proposal was an update to the city Is land use and circulation elements to the general plan. He explained that from the circulation perspective, the city was not upgrading or increasing the width of any streets , but was expanding streets into recently annexed areas or areas which the city would be annexing in the near future. In the Palm Desert Country Club area it showed streets in that area which had not yet been annexed, but which should be annexed at some point in the future. As well, streets were added in the north sphere area which were included in various amendments to the general plan and the north sphere specific plan. This proposal would tidy up loose ends and improve the existing level for streets . Mr. Winklepleck indicated that similar to the circulation element the land use element change was to bring the land use element up to date. It was revised from the 1980 version and included the many changes that have occurred since then. It also included the data from the annexations and potential annexations . He noted that there were two changes in the proposed land use element. One was at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola. It was currently a residential study zone. The amendment would change the designation to affordable high density as a potential site for the city' s employee village. The second proposed change would occur on the north side of San Pablo between San Pascual and Portola. The current designation was medium density residential and the change would be to office professional . 13 Naive MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 Chairman Spiegel stated that there was a study group that would be meeting on the north sphere on Friday. He asked why a change would be considered now before that group had a chance to make their recommendations . Also, he asked how the city stood on affordable housing and asked if it necessary to have additional affordable housing. Mr. Winklepleck answered that he did not know the exact numbers, but in working with Mr. Drell, who wrote the original north sphere specific plan, the specific plan was incorporated into the general plan and this was always the proposed place for the employee village. Mr. Diaz noted that when the city originally acquired this area, it was for affordable housing and was to be an employee village in terms of the redevelopment project 2 area. As far as the meeting on Friday was concerned, the reason that the recommendation on the agenda was to continue the matter was so that if there were any changes , it would be reviewed. One of the opportunities the city had resulted from the litigation on project area 2 and the city had to provide a certain number of affordable housing units . The employee village was part of that and at that time the city was considering the Marriott, a proposed Weston Hotel which would have been 2, 000 rooms at Monterey Avenue and Gerald Ford, which was why the employee village was conceived. He noted that it was called out in the plan as the employee village. He said they might want to have an affordable housing designation or P for public, in case there was a Cal State Campus or other uses that were being discussed that could be considered. He noted that the recommendation was to continue the matter, but if there was a real problem with the recommendation before the commission right now, staff wanted to know. Commissioner Whitlock clarified that after this meeting and the committee meeting on Friday, staff would know if changes would need to be made and would bring a revised proposal to the commission on June 1 . Mr. Diaz concurred. He said that part of the reason the city was in this situation was a result of litigation that was filed on the Altamira project by the Bighorn Institute and the County of Riverside. The city was accused of not having a general plan that met the requirements . Chairman Spiegel noted there was no rush on it. Mr. Diaz agreed. Chairman Spiegel asked about approving the acceptable portions . Mr. Diaz said that the commission might want to go ahead and amend the general plan and get that done so that portion was out of the way. In terms of the study committee and in terms of the I-10 corridor and north sphere, 14 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 they might end up amending what was being done now, but would resolve the litigation problem. Chairman Spiegel asked if it would be wrong to put the north sphere aside and approve the Fred Waring section, and then wait for the committee recommendation on the north sphere. Mr. Smith recommended that the items be kept together and continued as a whole. Mr. Diaz concurred. Chairman Spiegel asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There was no one. Commissioner Whitlock asked why Mr. Smith recommended keeping the items together. Mr. Smith indicated that it could become fragmented with staff not knowing at what stage various sections of the elements were; he saw the potential of continuances for several months and felt that would make it difficult to get it back together. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to June 1, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 3-0 . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. Street Right-of-Way Abandonment - Fairhaven Drive North of San Juan Drive. Mr. Holtz explained that Government Code Section 65402 required the planning commission to report to the city council if a subject street vacation was in conformity with the adopted_ general plan. The subject right-of-way was a portion of an unclassified residential street. The area involved would provide no access to any existing parcels, nor did it provide for the movement of traffic within the area. He felt the subject right-of-way could be deemed in conformity with the general plan and recommended approval . Chairman Spiegel asked if Fairhaven was originally planned to go to Park View Drive. Mr. Holtz stated that the lot originally went to Park View and the portion of Lot G as indicated on the exhibit was vacated when development of the condominiums took place. Mr. Diaz indicated that Fairhaven Drive was supposed to go through to Park View. Because of an over-sight on the part of Riverside County the road was paved, but never accepted 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission DATE: May 18, 1993 CASE NO: GPA 93-3 REQUEST: Recommendation to city council of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan -Land Use and Circulation Elements . APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert I . DISCUSSION: A. LAND USE ELEMENT: The purpose of the amendment is to bring the current General Plan Land Use Element up to date. The updated element addresses the many land use changes that have occurred since the original element was written, including the recent annexation data. The amendment proposes two changes to existing land use designations . The first change is proposed at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola Avenue. The subject property' s current general plan designation is Residential Study Zone. The amendment would change the designation to Affordable High Density as this is the potential site for the employee village. The second proposed change would occur on the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual Avenue and Portola Avenue. The current designation for the properties is Medium Density Residential . The area is developed with deteriorating residential units . The amendment would change the designation to Office Professional . B. CIRCULATION ELEMENT: This amendment updates the existing street situation in the city and adds in the recently annexed areas to provide a unified street system. As well, certain street segments which are no longer necessary have been deleted. STAFF REPORT GPA 93-3 MAY 18, 1993 II . ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS : For the most part this general plan update of the land use element and circulation element represents a clarification of issues and areas within the city and unification of recently annexed areas . Environmental issues for recently annexed areas were addressed in the recently adopted North Sphere Specific Plan. As a result, the director has determined that the general plan update will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is attached and recommended for approval . III . RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends : A. Adoption of the findings . B. Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , recommending to city council approval of the an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . IV. ATTACHMENTS : A. Draft resolution. B. Legal notice. C. Comments from city departments and other agencies . D. Plans and exhibits . r' Prepared by Reviewed and Approved by SRS/JW:tm 2 PLANNNG COMMISSION RESOLUTION 00.0" A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS 'B' AND 'C ' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89 , " in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions : 1 . The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows : 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA 93-3 Exhibit ' B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C ' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby recommended to the city council for approval . PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of May, 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ , Secretary 'or *00 PLANNING COMMISSION ESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14 , Division 6 , Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Update The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment . A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. May 18, 1993 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2 INITIAL STUDY CASE NO. GPA 93-3 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION CHECKLIST COMMENTS The subject project is the updating of the City of Palm Desert General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . For the most part this amounts to clarification of the existing land use and street designations . As well, it will unify general plan amendments of the past few years into one document. Approval of this general plan update will not result in adverse impacts on the environment which have not previously been identified in that areas of the city have been analyzed pursuant to the requirements of CEQA in one or more of the following documents : - General Plan, City of Palm Desert - Palm Desert North Sphere Specific Plan - North Sphere Specific Plan Studies on Air Quality and Noise - Riverside County Comprehensive General Plan - Weston Pringle and Associates Traffic Study for the Indian Ridge Project - Archaeological Assessment by Archeological Associates Limited (September 3, 1990) - County of Riverside Environmental Impact Report #305 - Environmental Impact Report for Monte Carlo Mixed Use Project As well, individual projects are reviewed for compliance with CEQA through the city' s development review process ( i .e. precise plan) . New environmental impacts not previously assessed in the above noted documents have not been identified, therefore, adoption and certification of a negative declaration of environmental impact for this general plan update is appropriate. n ! Nwot C n:... .r C . cy 3 f rzJer.9� ��9/v r�1) % t t— - =MI13ON.-IENTAL SERVICES DEPT. INITIAL STUDY MTV1RON� *171AL EVALUATIOIT CEECKLIST NOTE: The availability of data necessary to address the topics listed below shall form the basis of a decision as to whether the application is considered complete for purposes of environmental assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers , possible mitigation measures and comments are provided on attached sheets) . Yes Maybe No 1 . Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in X- geologic substructures? b. Oisruptions , displacements , compaction, or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering ., or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture , or temperature , or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? ,/`� Z� Y_ Maybe No 3. Water,. Will the proposal result i n: a._ Changes . in currents , Ior the course or 1 direction of water movements? fi b. Changes in-absorption rates , drainage patterns, or the rate and" amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? — — d. Alteration of .tie direction or rate of flow of ground waters? e. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through Interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? f. Reduction in the amount of water other- wise available for public water su;plies? 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species , or numbers of any species of plants ( including trees , shrubs , grass , and crops )? �. b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique , rare, or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area , or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? S. Animal. life. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds , land animals including reptiles , or insects )? _ b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? X d. Oeteri orati on to existing wildlife hao�tat 7 Z 3. Yes Mavbe No 6. Natural Resources . Will the proposal result in: _ a. Increase in -.the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural resource? 7. En_er^r_vv. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? �' b. Oemand upon existing sources of energy, or re- quire the.development of new sources of energy? S. Risk of Uoset. - Ooes the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of , hazardous substances ( including, but not limited to, pesticides ,' oil , chemicals , or radiation) in • the event of an accident or upset conditions? 9. E-onomic Loss. Will the proposal result in: a. A change in -the value of property and improvements endangered by flooding? b. A change in the value of property and impro-werieno.s exposed to geologic hazards beyond accepted cor:r:uni ty risk standards? 10. Noise. Will the proposal increase existing . noise levels to the point at which accepted co=unity noise and vibration levels are �f exceeded? r � 11. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the aT'—erat on of the present developed or planned land use of an area? 4 12. Coen Soace. Will the proposal lead to a decrease in the -emount of designated open space? 13. Pooulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Alteraticn or the location, distribution , density, or growth rate of the human population of the City? b. Change in the population distribution by age , income , religion, racial , or ethnic group, occupational class , household type? 4. Yes Maybe No 14. Employment. Will the proposal result in additions new long-term jobs provided. or a change in the number and per cent employed, unemployed, and underemployed? 15. Housing Will the proposal result in: a. Change in number and per cent of housing units by type (price or rent range, zoning category, owner-occupied And rental , etc. ) relative to demand or to number of families in various income classes in the City? b. Impacts on existing housing or creation of a ;. demand for additional housing? _ 16. Transoortation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities , or demand for new parking? c. Impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or mcvement of people and/or goods? _ e. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles , bicyclists , or pedestrians? ._ + 17 . Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for, new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? _ C. schools? 'IL' d. Parks or other recreational facilities? _, _ e. Maintenance of public facilities , including roads? f. Other governmental services? _. - - 10 Yes Maybe No 18. Public Fiscal Balance. Will the proposal result in a net change in government fiscal flow (revenues less operating expenditures and annualized capital expenditures)? _ 19. Utilities . Will the proposal result in a need for new systems , or alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications system? % c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? ' f. Solid waste and disposal? 20. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? b. A change in the level of community health care provided? 21 . Social Services. Will the proposal result in an increased demand for provision of general social services? 22. Aesthetics . Will the proposal result .in: a. Obstruction of any scenic vista. or view open to the public? b. The creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? c. Lessening of the overall neighborhood (or area ) attractiveness, pleasantness , and uniqueness? 23. Licht and Glara. Will the proposal produce new I :gnt or glare? 24 . Archeological/Historical . Will the proposal result in an a teratlon of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object, or building? 6. Yes Maybe No 25. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the- project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or to curtail the diversity in the environment? _ d b. Ooes the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into I the future. ) ' c. Does the project have impacts which are indi - vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small , but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant. ) .—. d. Ooes the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings , either directly or indirectly? d Initial Study Prepared By: ~ � FY-KC]IF OF FUELICATION This ace is for (2015.5 C.C.P) t�� [��mty Clerk's Stanp Prcuf of Publication of: R-13324 ° W c-0 Case: CIA ca �-, cz ' ' �D rr7 CITY vop PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. spxvu'x mor/cc/o*sneoxswsmth"^o»"b|/cheu,/"g will nn no be held before the Palm Desert Planning cumm.o.o" C-o m consider o"amendment*the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. SAID public hearing will b~held""Tuesday,wov1o' 1993' at r.00 p.m in the co""cx Chamber at the STATE OF [A'IFORNIA, po|m Desert City *on' 73'510 Fred vv",/"g u,/.e pu|m Desert,Desert, California,at which time and placea|i Ccxu-,ty of Riverside, I interested persons are invited m attend and 6e heard. am a citizen of the Lk-lited Written comments concerning all items covered bvthis public hearing notice shall be accepted"n,n the date States and a resids-,rit of the of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed CcA.mtyaforesaid; I am over project and/or"enoti.o aa|o"*/"" is available for review/"the department o+m=m""itva".°|npnent/ the age of eightea-) years, planning*t the above address between the hours"f andnota party to or jnterested o.000.m and».uop.m.Monday through p,/apv. If you challenge the proposed actions/"court,you may in the above'-��titled /natter. l bo limited m raising only those issues you o,someone an� t�ns princjpal clerk of t�xe e/,o raised at the public h°o,/"o described in this - notice,or in written correspondence delivered mthe printer of theDesertPost, planning commission(or city council)at,«' prior to, a ne*e�paper of general circulaticx� m pu blic ' /^/ mAMowA. nmZ as,mnry printed and published weekly in the Palm Desert Planning Commission City of Palm Cr��'mty of Riverside, and which newspaper a of g�eral by tI� Superior CoL.krt Of the Cc:x'mty of Riverside, State of California, under the date of October 5, 1964, Casxe Nkxnber E�658; tfa*t U.-Ks notice, of which t�ns ax�nexec| is a printec| copy (set in type not- sanaller t|-on non|zareil) , has txenn PLAblisN-?d in each regular ar�d ex�tire isst-oe of said newspaper a/id not iri any supplex/e��t thereof cv/ the following da-be tz��it: 4/28/93 I certify (or declare) '-nder of perjury tha-t t�we foregoing is tr�xe ax�d correc:t. Dated at Palm Desert, California, t r CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission DATE: May 18, 1993 CASE NO: GPA 93-3 REQUEST: Recommendation to city council of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert I . DISCUSSION: A. LAND USE ELEMENT: The purpose of the amendment is to bring the current General Plan Land Use Element up to date. The updated element addresses the many land use changes that have occurred since the original element was written, including the recent annexation data. The amendment proposes two changes to existing land use designations . The first change is proposed at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola Avenue. The subject property' s current general plan designation is Residential Study Zone. The amendment would change the designation to Affordable High Density as this is the potential site for the employee village. The second proposed change would occur on the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual Avenue and Portola Avenue. The current designation for the properties is Medium Density Residential . The area is developed with deteriorating residential units . The amendment would change the designation to Office Professional . B. CIRCULATION ELEMENT: This amendment updates the existing street situation in the city and adds in the recently annexed areas to provide a unified street system. As well, certain street segments which are no longer necessary have been deleted. 4 STAFF REPORT GPA 93-3 MAY 18, 1993 II . ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS : For the most part this general plan update of the land use element and circulation element represents a clarification of issues and areas within the city and unification of recently annexed areas . Environmental issues for recently annexed areas were addressed in the recently adopted North Sphere Specific Plan. As a result, the director has determined that the general plan update will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is attached and recommended for approval . III . RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends : A. Adoption of the findings . B. Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , recommending to city council approval of the an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . IV. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft resolution. B. Legal notice. C. Comments from city departments and other agencies . D. Plans and exhibits . Prepared by Reviewed and Approved byf SRS/JW:tm 2 PLATING COMMISSION RESOLUTION �. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS ' B' AND 'C ' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993 , hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements ; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89 , " in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions : 1 . The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows : 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby recommended to the city council for approval . PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of May, 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ , Secretary PLANNING COMMISSIONIWESOLUTION NO. f' EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14 , Division 6 , Article 7 , Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Update I The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. May 18, 1993 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2 INITIAL STUDY CASE NO. GPA 93-3 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION CHECKLIST COMMENTS The subject project is the updating of the City of Palm Desert General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . For the most part this amounts to clarification of the existing land use and street designations . As well, it will unify general plan amendments of the past few years into one document . Approval of this general plan update will not result in adverse impacts on the environment which have not previously been identified in that areas of the city have been analyzed pursuant to the requirements of CEQA in one or more of the following documents : - General Plan, City of Palm Desert - Palm Desert North Sphere Specific Plan - North Sphere Specific Plan Studies on Air Quality and Noise - Riverside County Comprehensive General Plan - Weston Pringle and Associates Traffic Study for the Indian Ridge Project - Archaeological Assessment by Archeological Associates Limited (September 3, 1990) - County of Riverside Environmental Impact Report #305 - Environmental Impact Report for Monte Carlo Mixed Use Project As well, individual projects are reviewed for compliance with CEQA through the city' s development review process ( i .e. precise plan) . New environmental impacts not previously assessed in the above noted documents have not been identified, therefore, adoption and certification of a negative declaration of environmental impact for this general plan update is appropriate. r /J. C ::YVIRon-=T1r3L SERVICES DEPT . INITIAL STUDY M"71AO=17.AL EVALUATION C=CKLIST N07E: The availability of data necessary to address the topics listed below shall form the basis of a decision as to whether the application is considered complete for purposes of environmental assessment. ENV IRU MENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers , possible mitigation measures and comments are provided on attached sheets ) . Yes Maybe No 1 . Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in X- geologic substructures? b. Oisruptions , displacements , compaction, or _ overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering, or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture , or temoerature , or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? Now rr Z� Yes Maybe 40 3. water. Will the proposal result in: a_ Changes . in currtnts , 'or the course or l direction of water movements? 1 b. Changes in-ab=-Pt-fon rags , drainage patterns, or the rate and" amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Alteration of .vie direction or rate of flow of ground waters? < e. Change in the quantity of ground waters, 1 either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through intarcaction of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? f. Reduction in the amount of water other- wise available for public water su;plies? Y' 1. Plant L"@ Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species , or numbers of any species of plants ( including tress , shrubs , grass , and ? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique , rare, or endangered species of plants? , c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area , or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? S. Animal. Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds , land animals including reptiles , or insects)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Ceteriaration to existing wildlife hab,t2t i H Yes Yavbe 6. Natural Resources . Will the proposal result in: ------------ a. Increase in -the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Depletion of any non-renewable natural ` resource? x ? • End. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Oemand upon existing sources of energy, or re- quire the.degelopment of new sources of energy? 8. Risk of Uoset. . Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of , hazardous substances ( including, but not limited to, pesticides ," oil , chemicals , or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? • 9. E--inomic loss . Will the proposal result in: a. A change in the value of property and improvements endangered by flooding? b. A change in the value of property and impro•,emen,.s exposed to geologic hazards beyond accepted ccc:r:unity risk standards? 10. Noise. 'gill the proposal increase existing . noise levels to the point at which accepted coMmunity noise and vibration levels are exceeded? I! . land use. Will the proposal result in the a i to on of the prese-nt developed or planned land use of an area? 12. Ooen Soace. Will the proposal lead to a decrease in the amount of designated open space? 13. Peculation. Will the procosal result in: a. Alteraticn or the location, distribution , density , or growth rate of the human Population of the City? b. Change in the population distribution by aye , income , religion , racial , or ethnic grcua, occupational class , household type? P Yes Maybe No la. oIovment. Will the proposal result in aacitionai new long-term jobs provided , or a change in t^e number and per cent employed , unemployed, and underemployed? I.S . Houma. Will the proposal result in: a . Change in number and per cent of housing units by type (price or rent range, zoning category, owner-occupied and rental , etc. ) relative to demand or to number of families in various income classes in the City? b. Imoacts on existing housing or creation of a demand for additional housing? 16 . ransoortation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: ' a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities , or demand for new parking? c. Impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or mcvwnent of people and/or goods? _ e. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles , bicyclists , or pedestrians? 17 . Public Ser,iices . Will the proposal have an effect upon , or result in a need for, new or altered governmental services in any of the following are s: a. Fire protection? — b. Police protection? c. Schools? — d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities , including roads? — f. Other governmental services? _ — xJ Yes Maw No 18. Public Fiscal Balance. Will the proposal result in a net change in government fiscal flow (revenues less operating expenditures and annualized capital expenditures )? 19. Utilities . Will the proposal result in a neec for new systems , or alterations to the following utilities : a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications system? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? � e. Storm water drainage? �! f. Solid waste and disposal ? �! 20. Hurran Health. Will the proposal result in: a. The creation of any health hazard or ' potential health hazard? b. A change in the level of community health care provided? � ;- 21 . Social Sere/ices . Will the proposal result in an increasea demand for provision of general social services? 22. Aesthetics . Will the proposal result in: a. Obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public? b. The creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? c. Lessening of the overall neighborhood (or area ) attractiveness , pleasantness , and uniqueness? r 22. Liaht and ;lar-. Will the proposal produce new iignt or glare? 24 . Archeoloeical/Historical . Will the proposal result in an aiterat,on of a significant archeological or historical site, structure , object, or building? a w.r N 6. Yes Maybe No 25. Mandatcry Findincs of Sionificance. a. Oces the- project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or to curtail k, the diversity in the environment? b. Oces the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental .goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into I the fut;:re. ) c. Ooes the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively sma11 , but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant. ) d. Ooes the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings , either- directly or indirectly? initial Study Prepared By: l._ CITY OF PALM DESERT L A N D U S E E L E M E N T Prepared By: Jeff Winklepleck May 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I . INTRODUCTION A. Requirements 1 B. Relationship to Other Elements 2 C. Overview 5 II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS 6 A. Residential Density 6 B. Land Use Categories 7 III . EXISTING LAND USES 11 A. Incorporated Area 11 B. Unincorporated Area 13 IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT 13 A. Residential 13 B. Commercial 14 V. LAND USE AREAS 15 A. Area 1 : Hillside Area 15 B. Area 2 : South Palm Desert 16 C. Area 3 : Commercial Core Area 17 1 . Subarea 1 : North Highway 111/Alessandro 18 2 . Subarea 2 : South Highway 111-Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo 21 3 . Subarea 3 : South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue 22 4 . Subarea 4 : Gateways 24 i 14000 a (Table of Contents Continued) D. Area 4 : Palma Village 25 E. Area 5 : North Sphere 28 1 . Incorporated Area 29 2 . Unincorporated Area 30 F. Area 6 : Cook/Hovley Industrial Area 32 G. Area 7 : Unincorporated Area South of the City Limits 34 ii LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title I Incorporated Area Land Use 12 II Designation/Acres 13 III Designation/Acres/Dwelling Units/Intensity 14 IV Land Use Designation/Acres/Square Footage 14 Exhibit No. Title 1 Land Use Map 35 iii CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION A. REQUIREMENTS The State of California Planning and Zoning Law requires that a land use element be prepared as part of a general plan as follows : Government Code Section 65302 (a) : A land use element which designates the proposed general distributions and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, , industry, open space including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan. The land use element shall also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas . CITY OF PALM DESEVOO LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 The land use element has the broadest scope of the state required elements as it represents a composite of the policies and issues contained in the other elements . The land use element of the Palm Desert General Plan is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert. It identifies and establishes the City' s policies regarding future development patterns, density, intensity and land use relationships . The land use element seeks to provide sufficient land for all the needs of the community while preserving the quality of the environment. This document is an update to the land use element included in the 1980 General Plan. The purpose of this update is to include the those areas which have been annexed to the City and those areas which have had a change in land use designation as a result of a general plan amendment. B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS The land use element of the General Plan represents a composite of the other elements in physical form. In differing degrees, all of the elements of the General Plan will contain policies or proposals which relate to the land 2 t CITY OF PALM DES , LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 use element. The following discusses the relationship of other elements to the land use element. Seismic Safety: This element defines areas suitable or not suitable for urbanization or development of a particular type. Public Safety: This element identifies areas for public safety land uses such as potential sites for additional fire stations or sheriff facilities . Circulation: Probably the element most closely associated with the Land Use Element, it designates the major roads proposed to serve the expected land uses . The nature, routing, and design of circulation facilities are major factors in the determination of land use ( and vice versa) . Open Space/Conservation: Together they define lands to be preserved in a natural state and other lands for urban purposes. Also, they define criteria, standards, and programs needed to control the impact of physical development activities on the natural environment. 3 CITY OF PALM DESEFhW LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Housinq: The Land Use Element indicates the location, density, and intensity of residential uses throughout the planning area. Public Facilities : The Land Use Element indicates the possible location of public facilities and serves as a guide to public investment in such facilities . Noise: Considers the location of noise generation activities such as streets, highways and certain industries in relation to the location where people live and work. Urban Design/Scenic Highway: The land use pattern is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert and, therefore, establishes parameters for the design aspect of the community. Population/Economics : The land use pattern and intensity of designated uses are major determinants of the ultimate population. It also indicates the amount of commercial land use that will be needed to serve the needs of residents . 4 CITY OF PALM DESEF LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 C. OVERVIEW The City of Palm Desert is a resort community with 24 , 800 permanent residents and approximately 18, 000 seasonal residents . The city is 22 . 2 square miles in size and is approximately 55% developed. Palm Desert continues to be a resort destination due to its consistently temperate winter weather, country club atmosphere, and extraordinary mountain views . The city has also become a more family oriented community for the above reasons as well as its relatively affordable housing in comparison to housing costs in Orange and Los Angeles Counties . Due to its central location, the City has become the Coachella Valley' s most desirable retail and restaurant location. The City can be divided into seven general areas : Hillside, South Palm Desert, the commercial core, Palma Village, Cook/Hovley industrial area, the area north of the Whitewater Storm Channel including the north sphere area (North Palm Desert) , and the unincorporated areas within the City' s sphere of influence . The majority of future development will occur in the vacant area in north Palm Desert between Country Club Drive and 5 CITY OF PALM DESftr LAND USE ELEMENT , MAY 13, 1993 Interstate 10 with the remaining development occurring primarily as inf ill projects in the other areas . The Hillside area will be the slowest to develop due to natural constraints as well as the stringent development regulations involved which are designed to preserve important visual and natural resources . II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS A. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY For each of the residential land use classifications below, the density ranges are not meant as strictly minimums or maximums . The lower figure for each category represents a "guaranteed" density and the higher figure represents a "Potential" density that could be located in each area after certain standards and criteria are met. Residential Designation Density Range High Density 7-18 du/ac Medium Density 5-7 du/ac Low Density 3-5 du/ac Very Low Density 1-3 du/ac 6 CITY OF PALM DESE LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. LAND USE CATEGORIES High Density Residential ( 7-18 du/ac) The high density designation is characterized by a wide range of residential development including attached and detached single-family units and multi-family attached units . High density neighborhoods are located immediately adjacent to the commercial core area, College of the Desert and major streets . Medium Density Residential (5-7 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family detached home on small to medium lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Low Density Residential (3-5 du/ac) The low density designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family detached homes on medium to large lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Very Low Density Residential ( 1-3 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family homes on large lots which are sensitive to natural terrain. 7 CITY OF PALM DESE LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 ` Service Industrial (No maximum site coverage) The service industrial designation is intended to allow for a mixture of industrial uses oriented toward storage, distribution, assembly and service of goods for Palm Desert and the surrounding communities . Core Commercial (No maximum site coverage) The core commercial designation is intended to provide for a core shopping area with specialty and general commercial facilities for residents of the City. General commercial designations are located along Highway 111 and E1 Paseo. District Commercial ( 50o maximum site coverage) This designation provides for mid-size commercial developments (5-15 acres) outside the commercial core area and is intended to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas . District commercial designations are located at the southeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue, the northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Cook Street, the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Washington Street and at the future Cook Street/Interstate 10 interchange. 8 CITY OF PALM DESE; LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Regional Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The designation provides for large commercial developments (minimum site size 35 acres ) which offer a wide range of goods and services to the residents of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley as a whole. Regional commercial designations are located along Highway 111 (Palm Desert Town Center) and the Monterey Avenue/Interstate 10 freeway interchange. Resort Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The resort commercial designation is intended to provide for developments ranging from 4-10 acres which include low-rise bungalow scale hotels, entertainment, and restaurant facilities with related commercial uses . Specialty commercial designations are located at the Highway 111 gateways and along the west side of Highway 74 south of E1 Paseo. Planned Community Development The planned community development designation is intended to provide for master planned community areas . The master plan will show proposed uses of all land including residential, school sites, public and private recreational facilities, all common open space, commercial and professional centers, and industrial facilities . 9 CITY OF PALM DESBOUV LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13 , 1993 Open Space/Parks The open space/parks designations are intended to provide for areas reserved for parks, public or private recreation, open space, governmental public uses , or areas where a hazard to the public may exist. The open space/parks network is more fully discussed in the Parks and Recreation Element. Office Professional (50% maximum site coverage) The office professional designation is to intended to allow for a mixture of administrative or professional offices which, by their nature, are of relative low intensity and, therefore, are compatible with adjacent residential zoning. Hillside Planned Residential (based on site) The hillside planned designation is intended to allow limited development in the hillside area due to site constraints and important visual and natural resources . In no case does the density exceed two dwelling units per acre. Affordable High Density ( 15-25 du/ac) This designation is intended to provide affordable housing primarily in the form of apartments . Affordable high density neighborhoods are located adjacent to major streets to provide easy access to public transportation. 10 CITY OF PALM DESERiA ' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13 , 1993 Senior Overlay Zone The senior overlay zone is intended to provide optional standards and incentives for the development of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of 55 . Density in the senior overlay zone is determined by intensity (people per acre) , age, and project area. Residential Study Zone The residential study zone designates areas that will be residential in nature, however, the specific density for the area has yet to be determined. III . EXISTING LAND USES A. INCORPORATED AREA The 22 .2 square miles of Palm Desert contains an assortment of land uses that have developed in response to socially determined decisions, economic growth, and technological change. The land use patterns that exist in the city are not random. They have been generated with the best use of land in mind, which means the most suitable use for the community as a whole. The existing land use pattern will be of great 11 CITY OF PALM DESFv LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 importance in the formation of city policies for future land uses . Table I identifies the city' s current land use inventory. A comprehensive survey was completed in April 1993 which includes the recently annexed Price Club area . TABLE I* INCORPORATED AREA LAND USE PERCENT DESIGNATION ACRES VACANT ( $) OF TOTAL High Density 225 103 . 5 4 . 6 Medium Density 2418 628 . 7 17 . 0 Low Density 6712 2953 . 3 47 . 2 Very Low Density 0 0 0 Service Industrial 365 132 . 9 2 . 7 Core Commercial 106 . 5 13 . 3 0 . 8 District Commercial 105 94 . 5 0 . 7 Regional Commercial 239 74 . 1 1 . 7 Resort Commercial 432 . 5 69 . 2 3 . 0 Planned Com. Development 460 460 3 . 2 Commercial/Industrial 765 757 .4 5 . 4 Park 147 98 . 5 1 . 0 Office Professional 45 . 5 24 . 6 0 . 3 Hillside Planned Residential 502 .5 465 . 8 3 . 5 Open Space 735 735 5 .2 Affordable High Density 90 40 0 . 6 Public Utilities 120 36 0 . 8 Public Facilities 315 . 5 246 . 1 2 . 2 Elementary School 10 .4 0 0 . 1 Middle School 16 . 2 0 0 . 1 High School 26 . 3 0 0 . 2 Senior Overlay 10 0 0 . 1 Scenic Conservation 20 0 0 . 1 Residential Study 110 110 0 . 8 Low Density/Service Industrial 240 240 1 . 7 Total 14 ,216 .4 7 ,282 . 9 100% *Roadway areas are included in the adjacent land use calculations 12 CITY OF PALM DESEF-,,,„ LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. UNINCORPORATED AREA Table II identifies the land use area for land within Palm Desert ' s sphere of influence. TABLE II DESIGNATION ACFES High Density 15 Medium Density 25 Low Density 1997 Very Low Density 635 Residential Study 133 Open Space 360 Neighborhood Commercial 20 Commercial/Industrial 60 Bureau of Land Management/University of California-Riverside Cooperative Research Programs 13120+ IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT A. RESIDENTIAL The following table summarizes the incorporated vacant acreage and approximate number of dwelling units for each of the residential land use classifications designated on the General Plan Map. Dwelling unit estimates are based on the maximum allowable density while the actual number of units will vary according to site constraints and design. In some cases, a density bonus may be approved subject to specific conditions being met ( i .e. senior overlay or low income projects) . Also included in the table is a measure of 13 CITY OF PALM DESK' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 residential intensity which shows the approximate people per acre. TABLE III DWELLING INTENSITY UNITS PER DWELLING PER DESIGNATION ACRE ACREAGE UNITS ACRE High Density 7-18 225 4050 39 . 2 Medium Density 5- 7 2418 16926 15 . 3 Low Density 3- 5 6712 33560 10 . 9 Planned Com. Development 2 460 920 4 . 4 Hillside Planned Residential 1- 5 502 . 5 2512 . 5 10 . 9 Affordable High Density 15 90 1350 32 . 7 Residential Study 5 110 550 10 . 9 Low Density/Service Industrial 3- 5 240 1200 10 . 9 B. COMMERCIAL Table IV summarized the appropriate future commercial square footage for the city at buildout* . An average coverage of 35% is used as opposed to the maximum allowable coverage. TABLE IV LAND USE DESIGNATION ACRES** SQUARE FOOTAGE Service Industrial 113 1, 724 , 976 Core Commercial 11 . 3 172 ,240 District Commercial 80 . 3 1,224 , 036 Regional Commercial 63 958, 320 Resort Commercial 58 . 8 897 , 336 Commercial/Industrial 643 . 8 9 , 814 , 068 Office Professional 20 .9 317 , 988 Total 15, 108, 964 * Approximate buildout will occur in the year 2030 **A 15% reduction in acreage is used to account for roadways 14 CITY OF PALM DESEI LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 V. LAND USE AREAS A. AREA 1 : HILLSIDE AREA The majority of the hillside area is located south of E1 Paseo and west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel to the City boundary. The remainder of the hillside area is located at the southeast corner of the City. This area has been the slowest to be developed due to the site constraints and the City' s strict hillside development regulations . However, as the remaining vacant land in south Palm Desert is built out, pressure to develop the hillsides will increase. POLICY 1 : In order to maintain the natural contours of the hillsides, developments shall be designed so as to require minimal grading and avoid a padding or staircase effect as a result of extensive cut and fill slopes . POLICY 2 : Developments shall retain natural vegetation and be required to install additional landscaping in order to stabilize slopes and maintain the necessary cuts and fills .. 15 CITY OF PALM DESE LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3 : Developments shall be required to retain natural landmarks and features including vistas and the natural skyline as integral elements . IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . B. AREA 2 : SOUTH PALM DESERT South Palm Desert is generally referred to as the area extending south from Shadow Mountain Drive to the City limits and the non-hillside area between the east and west City limits . Development in this area is primarily low density residential which includes detached single-family homes and condominiums in conjunction with a golf course or other open space. Those developments which are not low density include two mobile home parks, a large apartment complex on the west side of Highway 74, a number of smaller apartment complexes/motels on the east side of Highway 74 and along Shadow Mountain Drive 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 and a multi-family area in the Deep Canyon Road/ Abronia Trail area. POLICY: Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . C . AREA 3 : COMMERCIAL CORE AREA The commercial core area is bound by the north side of Alessandro Drive, the south side of E1 Paseo, the eastern gateway at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 east to the city limits and the western gateway at Monterey and Highway 111 west to the city limits . To formulate specific policies, the area was divided into four subareas as follows : 1 . North Highway 111/ Alessandro 2 . South Highway 111/ Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo 3 . South Highway 111/ E1 Paseo east to Monterey 4 . Gateways- Monterey west and Deep Canyon east 17 CITY OF PALM DES , LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 1 . SUBAREA 1 : North Highway 111/ Alessandro This area contains a diverse mixture of new and old buildings and vacant lots . Highway 111 lots vary in depth from 125 ft. to 140 ft. . These lots back onto Alessandro Drive which extends from Deep Canyon to San Pablo. West of San Pablo, only a narrow alley separates the commercial area from a sparsely developed older single-family subdivision. ISSUE 1 : To meet parking requirements, projects in this area are usually limited to building on the front 50 feet of their property due to the inadequate lot depth in the area. This leaves little room for expansion. Ambitious projects are either required to devote several Highway 111 frontage lots to parking or develop parking on the north side of Alessandro Drive. POLICY 1 : This area shall be redeveloped to improve access and safety, and increase parking with an adequate buffer zone between commercial and residential zones . 18 r CITY OF PALM DESEF Vftov -*Moe LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 ISSUE 2 : In various blocks there are sections dominated by older buildings which, due to their original design or lack of maintenance, no longer conform to present standards . Existing policies provide little incentive for owners to improve these properties . The inability to comply with current parking requirements actually acts as a disincentive for new investment. This creates a cycle of decline which causes the properties to deteriorate further as well as depreciating adjacent buildings . POLICY 2 : Incentives shall be created to encourage the remodelling or replacement of obsolete older buildings and uses . ISSUE 3 : Residential areas adjacent to the commercial core area will be increasingly subject to negative impacts as the intensity of commercial activity increases . This situation is aggravated by the present lack of a distinct boundary between the two uses . 19 CITY OF PALM DES1 ' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Insensitivity to these negative impacts of traffic, noise, invasion of privacy and sight line view obstructions will cause the deteriorating situation on Alessandro to spread further back into the single-family zone. Ideally, the transition from commercial to residential should be designed so both uses can co-exist and prosper. POLICY 3 A: The Palma Village Plan recommendation to expand the commercial zone north of the alley between Monterey Avenue and Las Palmas one lot for the purpose of creation of an off- street parking and landscaped buffer shall be implemented. POLICY 3 B: Between San Carlos Avenue and Cabrillo Avenue, the commercial zone shall be expanded to include lots on the north side of Alessandro to an average depth of 120 feet . These lots shall be used primarily for parking and a landscaped greenbelt adjacent to the single-family zone. East of Cabrillo 20 CITY OF PALM DESE!%W 14001 LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Avenue, high density garden apartments shall be encouraged. IMPLEMENTATION: A. Rezone the north side of Alessandro to Office Professional . B. Develop an owner participation program linking private improvements to public improvements . 2 . SUBAREA 2 : South Highway 111- Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo The issues confronting this area are not as complex or substantial as in other sections of the commercial core area. Most of the area has been built out with acceptable site planning and parking. A majority of the buildings have been constructed since incorporation and meet current standards . POLICY: Infill projects shall be consistent with and complimentary to existing quality projects in the area. 21 CITY OF PALM DESEF LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 131 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. 3 . SUBAREA 3 : South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue The Highway 111/E1 Paseo area is the City' s most intensively developed specialty retail/general commercial district. For many visitors, the impression created by the Highway 111 frontage will define their image of Palm Desert. It is therefore important to upgrade the buildings and landscaping in this area to be equal to the new development occurring at the City' s gateways and El Paseo. E1 Paseo remains unique throughout the Coachella Valley as an outdoor urban specialty retail/restaurant boulevard designed on a scale appropriate for the pedestrian. This area' s ability to successfully compete with the new developments west of Monterey Avenue will be dependent on continued enhancement of the E1 Paseo' s uniqueness. The President' s Plaza area which is bound by Highway 111, E1 Paseo, Portola Avenue, and Larkspur Lane was 22 CITY OF PALM DESK' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13 , 1993 developed to provide mutual access rear parking which, in turn, would provide easy pedestrian access to Highway 111 businesses and El Paseo businesses . ISSUE 1 : The rear elevations which face the parking lot at the President' s Plaza need to be upgraded in order to provide an inviting plaza atmosphere as originally envisioned. POLICY 1 : All planning and redevelopment programs shall emphasize the E1 Paseo and President 's Plaza as a pedestrian oriented specialty retail district. IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained POLICY 2 : Pedestrian oriented businesses shall be encouraged to locate in street fronting first floor spaces . IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained. 23 CITY OF PALM DESEr LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3 : Incentives should be created for the inclusion of public plazas of various sizes within private commercial developments . IMPLEMENTATION: The zoning ordinance shall be amended to provide incentives in the form of off-street parking requirement reductions in exchange for the inclusion of public plazas or "pocket parks" in their design. To offset this reduction in private parking, the Redevelopment Agency shall purchase and develop less desirable commercial property located off E1 Paseo. 4 . SUBAREA 4 : Gateways Gateways, a visitor' s first exposure to Palm Desert, play a critical role in defining the City' s character and identity. In addition to communicating an overall impression of quality, it is important for gateways to emphasize that on is entering a unique and distinctive community. 24 CITY OF PALM DESI LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY: Projects in these areas shall be required to provide architecture and landscaping which will enhance the image of Palm Desert. IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. D. AREA 4 : PALMA VILLAGE Palma Village was the first major residential subdivision in the Palm Desert area. When the tract was laid out in 1935, it was designed as a small, low density single-family residential village surrounded by desert and date palms . Over the past 57 years, the desert and date palms have given way to the College of the Desert, the Palm Desert Town Center, the Civic Center, and the McCallum Theater. While the overall growth of Palm Desert has significantly impacted Palma Village, existing land use patterns and policies have remained essentially unchanged. ISSUE 1 : There are a number of vacant lots and poorly maintained properties in the area which discourage new investment, rehabilitation, and new construction. 25 CITY OF PALM DESEI LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 1 : The City shall take a proactive role in promoting compatible, high quality infill private development and public works consistent with the area policy criteria. ISSUE 2 : Narrow strips of commercial and multi-family zones adjacent to single family zones exist in the area. These lots are poorly suited for quality development and negatively impact adjacent properties . POLICY 2 : Multi-family and commercial lots should be of sufficient depth to allow efficient site planning and the creation of adequate buffer areas adjacent to single-family zones ISSUE 3 : Because of their relative age, many of the structures in the area are of poor architectural quality as compared to the majority of developments that have been built since the City' s incorporation in 1973 . POLICY 3 : In order to serve as a stimulus for overall neighborhood improvement, new projects shall 26 CITY OF PALM DES LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 meet the same high architectural and site planning standards being applied to new projects elsewhere in the City. ISSUE 4 : The adoption of the City's zoning map in 1975 resulted in extensive down zoning of multi- family property developed under the county which created a number of legal non- conforming developments . These units may remain as they presently exist, but cannot be replaced if they are destroyed or substantially damaged. This non-replacement feature discourages lenders from financing the sale or rehabilitation of these units which often results in low levels of building maintenance leading to generalized deterioration. POLICY 4 : The City shall continue to allow presently non-conforming residential properties to obtain conforming status through architectural and site rehabilitation as part of the certificate of zoning conformance process . 27 CITY OF PALM DESEF OW LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 E. AREA 5 : NORTH SPHERE The area generally north of the Whitewater Storm Channel between Monterey Avenue and Washington Avenue is commonly referred to as the Palm Desert North Sphere. The north sphere represents both incorporated and unincorporated land and contains nearly 8400 acres with approximately one-half of the area being undeveloped. The developed portions encompass a variety of land uses including industrial, retail commercial, offices, resort hotels, and various housing types . The area serves as the City' s northern gateway, therefore the quality and type of future development will have tremendous impact on the community and its future. Palm Desert ' s long range commitment to assure proper development of the area is reflected in its acquisition of over 230 acres . Potential development on this land includes a municipal golf course, a conference center, an employee village and park facilities . GENERAL POLICY: The land uses within the north sphere need to be a continuation of the City's present growth patterns, balancing private economic 28 a CITY OF PALM DESE,,, LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 concerns including commercial and residential projects with long term community goals of reinforcing Palm Desert as a city of quality, taste, and stability. 1 . INCORPORATED AREA POLICY 1 : New developments within the north sphere must demonstrate the ability of public facilities and services to accommodate them prior to approval POLICY 2 : Special attention shall be paid during the development review process to assure that proper mitigation and transition is provided between uses . POLICY 3 : Development agreements shall be encouraged to enable Palm Desert the flexibility required to answer the unique concerns of the north sphere. POLICY 4 : Residential developments on land within 2000 feet of the railroad and Interstate 10 shall 29 CITY OF PALM DESEF*mr LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 be required to implement noise mitigation measures . Because of the additional costs involved, higher densities in this area may be appropriate. 2 . UNINCORPORATED AREA The unincorporated area of the north sphere which encompasses approximately 1629 acres is generally bound by Country Club Drive on the north, Fred Waring Drive on the south, Washington Street on the east and Oasis Club Drive on the west. Developments in the area include the Palm Desert Country Club, Woodhaven Country Club, Oasis Country Club, and the Palm Desert Resort and Country Club. The majority of the area' s land use is low density residential with some higher densities located along Washington Street. There are small commercial developments located at the southwest corner of Country Club and Washington and at the southwest corner of 42nd Street and Washington which are designed to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas . 30 CITY OF PALM DES ' LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13 , 1993 Also included in the unincorporated north sphere plan is 600 acres bound by Frank Sinatra Drive on the north, Country Club Drive on the south, Portola Avenue on the east and Monterey Avenue on the west . The area includes Suncrest Country Club, Palm Desert Greens Country Club, and Santa Rosa Country Club. All but approximately 12 acres is developed with either mobile home units or golf course facilities . ISSUE 1 : There are a number of residents in the unincorporated north sphere that maintain horses on their lots which is permissible under current Riverside County codes . However, in the event of annexation, city standards would preclude this use from the area. POLICY 1 : Where appropriate, the City shall have the ability to designate lots which are 1 acre or larger in size as residential estate (RE) which would permit domesticated animals, including horses, per the City of Palm Desert zoning code. 31 CITY OF PALM DESEF4+ *400 LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a zoning ordinance amendment is required to include horses in the definition of domestic animals . POLICY 2 : Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . F. AREA 6 : COOK/HOVLEY INDUSTRIAL AREA The Cook/Hovley industrial area is generally bound by Hovley Lane on the north, The Whitewater Storm Channel on the south, the 1/2 section lines of sections 10 and 15 on the east and the 1/2 section lines of sections 9 and 16 on the west. ISSUE: This area was intended to be developed with industrial uses including the storage, distribution, assembly, and service of goods . However, much of the area has taken on business park-like characteristics with uses 32 CITY OF PALM DESF ' LAND USE ELEMENT "` MAY 13 , 1993 including general offices and furniture stores . Office buildings have been approved in the past based on the development having sufficient parking. The design standards imposed on these buildings have definitely improved the aesthetics of the area but they have also increased the land value. With these increased land costs and building costs, many industrial uses that would be appropriate for the area can' t afford to locate in Palm Desert. POLICY: Future industrial subdivisions in the city shall be limited to industrial-type uses only. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a new general plan designation limiting future industrial subdivisions to industrial-type uses only is required. 33 CITY OF PALM DESE r LAND USE ELEMENT , MAY 13, 1993 G. AREA 7 : UNINCORPORATED AREA SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMITS The majority of the unincorporated area south of the city limits is under the ownership or administration of either the Bureau of Land Management or the University of California, Riverside ( Phillip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center) or as part of the State Game Refuge. Therefore, although most of the land is vacant, it is not likely that the area will experience much growth in the future. POLICY: The City shall attempt to ensure that the area is maintained as open space. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . 34 e y CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I . INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II . CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C. Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E . Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management 6 III . GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C. Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E . Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI . BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert' s commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert' s long range goals and objectives . The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302(b) provides that the Circulation Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways . For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards . Bikeway standards are also defined. II . CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT *400 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways . Highway 74 north of Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 CITY OF PALM DESER CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Whitewater Storm Channel . During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. An all weather crossing at Portola Avenue keeps this street open through all but the worst flooding situations . At this time the Cook Street all weather crossing is under construction with completion expected May of 1993 . Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city' s street system. Among these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, College of the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Being located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes . D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets . Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city' s recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689 ) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 A. GENERAL Goal 1 : Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1 . 1 : The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1 .2 : Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts . Policy 1 . 3 : New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 CITY OF PALM DESER� CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2 : Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections . Policy 2 . 1 : Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service "C" , the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2 .2 : Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 2 . 3 : New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 .4 : All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 . Policy 2 . 5 : Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles . Policy 2 . 6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial . Policy 2 .7 : Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants . 9 CITY OF PALM DESER�" CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 2 . 8 : A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city' s traffic signals . Policy 2 . 9 : Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2 . 10 : Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11 : Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions . C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3 : Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3 . 1 : A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3 .2 : Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts . Policy 3 . 3 : Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3 .4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. 11 CITY OF PALM DESER� Nose CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 3 . 5 : The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3 . 6 : Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4 : Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements . Policy 4 .2 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as a means of 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT ' JANUARY 13, 1992 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4 . 3 : Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4 .4 : Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets . Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community wall enclosures . Policy 4 .5 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers . E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5 : Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 CITY OF PALM DESER' CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 1 : New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5 . 2 : Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5 . 3 : Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval . Policy 5 .4 : Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles . 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 5 : The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5 . 6 : Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites . Policy 5 . 7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts . Policy 5 .8 : Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5 . 9 : The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 *490 CITY OF PALM DESERT- CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 10 : The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways . F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7 : Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1 : To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT *400 CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses . Policy 7 . 2 : Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic. Policy 7 . 3 : The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips. Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 .5 : The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies . 17 CITY OF PALM DESER CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 7 . 6 : The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1 . The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop solutions . 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city' s buildout circulation plan. 3 . The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 • CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications . Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails . Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The . public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments . 5 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 l CITY OF PALM DESER� Now CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial . 6 . The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. 8 . The public works department shall monitor and manage the city' s Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689 . V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK A description of each road classification is as follows : Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. - Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations . It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks . Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median (if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 I CITY OF PALM DESER rrr# CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets . Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT too CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal . B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays . Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 24 CITY OF PALM DESER CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1 . Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors. In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1 . The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway' s ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS . The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-WAY C D E Six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100' 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 26 CITY OF PALM DESER CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets . Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1 . Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10 . 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel . 27 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 3 . Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of El Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and E1 Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI . BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3. Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows: Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists . A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum two-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 28 CITY OF PALM DESER CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with parking off the pavement, five feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas. Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be considered as Class III bikeways . 29 EXHIBIT 1 W—W ww , 4&—W 10, s' 1 12 tr W 10, E COLLECTOR STREET 1W WFM 17 & 12- 12'. 17 17 6' Ir 2V SECONDARY ROADWAY low ww WPJW go 1r 1r Ir Is ( s rr rr Ir W* / /♦ ♦ / /. i SCENIC SECONDARY ROADWAY 1W WW 1W ww it v I1r ,r tr /r W* MAJOR THOHbUGHFAE9 1w-1,a►ww I Ia-12d ww sr-W 1r-1ar B-1 Ir 1r r r /r /r jr-1a 20' ARTERIAL STREET �c S ENIC EASEMENT (Variable), where appropriate. FDATE7-30-92FIGURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ROADWAY SCALE NTS CROSS SECTIONS CITY OF PALM DESERT 'ATIPPINT r CITY OF PALM DESER *we CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 EXHIBIT 3 CIRCULATION ELEMENT BIKEWAY NETWORK 32 CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I. INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II. CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C. Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management 6 III . GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C. Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI. BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i SAW LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii Nftloe CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert ' s commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert' s long range goals and objectives. The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302 (b) provides that the Circulation Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways . For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards . Bikeway standards are also defined. II . CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 N%w CITY OF PALM DESERT. CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways . Highway 74 north of Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 OW CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Whitewater, Storm Channel . During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. An all weather crossing at Portola Avenue keeps this street open through all but the worst flooding situations . At this time the Cook Street all weather crossing is under construction with completion expected May of 1993 . Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city' s street system. Among these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, College of the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Being located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes . D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets . Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city' s recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 rim` CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 A. GENERAL Goal 1 : Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1 . 1 : The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1 .2 : Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts . Policy 1 . 3: New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2 : Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections . Policy 2 . 1 : Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service "C" , the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2 .2 : Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2 . 3 : New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 .4 : All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 . Policy 2 .5 : Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles . Policy 2 . 6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial. Policy 2 . 7 : Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants . 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2 . 8 : A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city's traffic signals . Policy 2 . 9 : Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2 . 10 : Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11 : Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions. C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3 : Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3 . 1: A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3 .2 : Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts . Policy 3 . 3 : Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3.4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. a 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 3 .5 : The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3 . 6 : Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4 : Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements . Policy 4 . 2 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as a means of 12 w CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4 . 3 : Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4 .4 : Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets. Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community. wall enclosures . Policy 4 . 5: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers . E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5: Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5 . 1 : New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5. 2 : Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5 . 3 : Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval . Policy 5 .4 : Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles. 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5 . 5: The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5 . 6 : Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites . Policy 5 .7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts . Policy 5 . 8 : Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5 . 9 : The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5 . 10: The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways. F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7 : Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses . Policy 7 .2 : Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic. Policy 7 . 3 : The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips . Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 .5 : The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies . 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 7 .6 : The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1 . The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop solutions . 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city' s buildout circulation plan. 3. The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications . Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails. Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments . 5 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 +�r' errs CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial . 6 . The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. 8 . The public works department shall monitor and manage the city' s Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689 . V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK A description of each road classification is as follows : - Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations . It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks . - Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median (if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets. Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal . B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays. Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1. Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors . In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1 . The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway's ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-WAY C D E Six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100, 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level Of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 26 • ' stir` CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets . Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1 . Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10 . 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel . 27 low *mole CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 3 . Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of E1 Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and E1 Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI . BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3 . Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows : Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists . A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum five-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 28 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is a minimum four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with parking off the pavement, and minimum five feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas . Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be considered as Class III bikeways . 29 %we CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 30 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 31 *Awe Awe CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 EXHIBIT 3 CIRCULATION ELEMENT BIKEWAY NETWORK 32 RAM ON ROAD DINAH R R �t sr 'o GERALD FORD9 • SE 9 Cal r �r FRANK I SINA TR DRIVE W � � O 2 • f W y� > W < > < K — H O on COUNTRY rl L.111 DRIVE W Z H V Y I.N.WEST >• Wi t W HOVIEr LN.EAST. z o W� 42nd AVE. wt r - 19 O U FRED WARING g ORIV Ix WARINO DR. z � � z \ u a HIOHWAr I11 EL PAS IL J, < ki = t 2 RA s HAYSTACK R . A CITY OF PALM DESERT /% MESA vlEw DR. r�y 73.510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX (619) 340-0574 April 20, 1993 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. GPA 93-3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or negative declaration is available for review in the department of community development/planning at the above address between the hours of 8 : 00 a.m. and 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues your or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the planning commission (or city council) at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Post RAMON A. DIAZ , Secretary April 28, 1993 Palm Desert Planning Commission = � TY OF RANCHO N AGE March 12, 1993 Seyed Safavian Public Works Traffic Engineer City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Seyed, At the CVAG meeting for the CVATS update earlier this week you provided me with a copy of your north sphere circulation concept. You mentioned the alignments on Monterey Avenue and implied that we had somehow previously agreed to modify our approved plan to conform to your conceptual plan. Please allow me to explain the circulation plan that forms the backbone of the Monterey Specific Man and the circulation,plan's effect on Monterey Avenue and the regional circulation system. I apologize for the abundance of urban-planning terms in this letter, however sensible planning principles were put to use in creating the Monterey Specific Plan and careful attention was paid to the plan's impact on Monterey Avenue. For your convenience, I have matched the scale of our Monterey Specific Plan land use and circulation map with that of your north sphere conceptual plan and enclosed it with this letter. We purposefully did not include an east-west %2 section line secondary road at 35th Avenue. The streets were deliberately offset to create a "sense of community" in this area of Rancho Mirage. The offset between "A" street and "B" street accomplishes this. It will discourage through-travelers from invading this neighborhood from Bob Hope Drive to Monterey Avenue and beyond. It will serve to keep through-traffic on the arterials where it belongs. Also, because we limited commercially zoned land to the only major corner intersection, "B" street provides a physical separation between commercial to the north and residential land uses to the south. I do understand the concern you mentioned to me in not wanting to create a series of T- intersections along Monterey Ave. "B" street lines up with what was a previously approved collector road proposed with the commercial tract on the east side of Monterey Avenue. With all due respect, it appears that implementation of your plan will create the T-intersections you wish to avoid. Our Specific Plan is "internally focused" with low intensity land uses. A community park and a neighborhood park form the central focus for the northern and southern residential areas respectively. The Plan strives to create and maintain a "human scale of development" for the 320 acre community while at the same time allowing the fragmented parcelization to develop 69-825 HIGHWAY 111 / RANCHC MIRAGE. CA 92273-2898 / '619) 324-451 1 FA'X (619) 324-8830 CCMN1!PI1T% 619i 22-22 6 Page 2 Seyed Safavian March 12, 1993 independently but with design standards applied consistently to each parcel. This is the purpose of a Specific Plan for larger areas with multiple parcel ownerships. It was certainly a challenge to create a circulation plan which provides access to a multitude of 5 acre parcels without allowing each one a driveway onto Monterey Avenue. The community plan for residential uses "turns its back" on the surrounding arterials,thereby eliminating the necessity of a signalized intersection every '/. mile, as your north sphere plan seems to propose. As you know, eliminating signalized intersections every %. mile and random right in/out driveways as well as restricting access tends to increase the capacity of an arterial and make it safer and more efficient. Our plan will also create an opportunity for a continuous landscaped parkway along Monterey. It will reduce traffic noise impacts to future residential neighborhoods through the use of a continuous six foot tall architecturally treated wall and a 32 foot wide landscaped buffer theme. Since August 1991,this circulation and land use plan has been part of our Circulation Element in the Rancho Mirage General Plan document. It was designed in accordance with the knowledge that the Mid-Valley Parkway is Dinah Shore Drive. By reducing the intensity of future planned land uses, traffic will also be reduced, and fewer connections with arterials is necessary. It is our opinion that a continuous one mile length of vacant commercially zoned land which currently exists on the east side of Monterey Avenue has created a situation whereby the overwhelming intensity of land use seems to be the driving force behind your north sphere conceptual circulation plan. Your north sphere conceptual circulation plan may create as much traffic as it alleviates, because it appears to be driven by planned land uses which may be too intense. Also, it is our opinion that the pending Mid-Valley Parkway EIR should be allowed to explore alternative routes without the influence of the premature adoption of your preferred route for the parkway. .Y Thank you for providing a copy of this circulation plan for our comments. Sincerely, �andal K. Bynder Senior Planner c: Robert Brockman, Community Development Director Bruce Harry, Senior Civil Engineer 1%1W CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Richard Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works FROM: Stephen R. Smith, Associate Planner DATE: January 14 , 1993 SUBJECT: Draft Circulation Element Attached is a draft revised circulation element that this department will be submitting to planning commission for consideration in February or March, 1993 . Please review and provide us with your comments by January 28 . The map with street designations is being prepared and will follow shortly. j� L STEPHEN R. SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CITY OF PALM DESERT TO: Steve Smith, Associate Planner FROM: Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CIRCULATION ELEMENT COMMENTS DATE: June 8, 1992 Other than the above items, we are satisfied with the street designations that your department has noted. 1 ) The street on the west side of the Palm Valley Channel from Painters Path southerly to the existing collector- street should be a collector street as shown. 2) Fred Waring Drive west of Highway III should be a secondary roadway between Highway III and Painters Path. 3) Park View Drive between Highway III and Monterey Avenue should be a secondary roadway. 4) Fred Waring Drive between Portola Avenue and Cook Street should be an arterial street rather than a major thoroughfare. 5) Deep Canyon Road should be a secondary roadway from Highway III to Magnesia Falls Drive. 6) There should be a roadway designation of "secondary roadway along the alignment of 42nd Avenue from Portola Avenue to Cook Street. This should be along the south boundary of F.X. McDonald's property and the north boundary of Portola Country Club, etc. 7) The Dinah Shore extension should be an arterial from our proposed city limits one-half mile west of Monterey Avenue to Cook Street. Dinah Shore Drive east of Cook Street should be shown as a secondary roadway and should go easterly and then southerly to intersected as noted. 8) Portola Avenue should be an arterial street. from Gerald Ford Drive to the north side of the interstate as shown. 9) The area north of Gerald Ford Drive to Dinah Shore Drive needs to be reviewed because of the shifting of roadways in Rancho Mirage. At one time, there was a major street. intersecting Monterey Avenue at 35th Avenue, which was approximately the one-half mile point between Dinah Shore Drive and Gerald Ford Drive; however, there has been considerable changes in the county portion east and Rancho Mirage west of Monterey Avenue which is very confusing. RICHARD J. FOLKERS, P.E. RJF/ms Attachment i%w RECEIVED CITY OF PALM DESERT MAY 13 1992 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF PALM DESERT TO: Richard J. Folkers, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works FROM: Steve R. Smith. Associate Planner DATE: May 13, 1992 SUBJECT: General Plan Update - Circulation Element Comments This department is undertaking an update of the city's general plan. Attached is a proposed updated circulation plan. This plan includes the city plus our sphere of influence areas. Issues you may wish to consider addressing include: 1 ) The north sphere area. If the county does not approve the Rancho Mirage Industrial Park project at the south-east corner of Dinah Shore and Monterey, we may wish to reconsider our street pattern through the area. 2) Do we need the designated collector street west of the storm channel ? 3) Magnesia Falls east of San Pablo through to east of Deep Canyon? 4) The two categories of street classification for Fred Waring Drive (i .e. arterial between Highway III and Portola and major thorough- fare from Portola to Cook Street then arterial east of Cook Street) . 5) San Pablo connection to Magnesia Falls? If we could have your comments by June 1 . 1992 it would be helpful . Thank you. SRS/db a CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRANSMITTAL LETTER I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council II. REQUEST: Consideration for approval of amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. III. APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert IV. CASE NO: GPA 93-3 V. DATE: March 10, 1994 VI. CONTENTS: A. Staff Recommendation B. Discussion C. Draft Resolution No. g4-34_ D. Planning Commission Minutes involving GPA 93-3 E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1631 F. Planning Commission Staff Report involving GPA 93-3 G. Related maps and/or exhibits. ----------------: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 94-34 approving amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. B. DISCUSSION: This general plan update of the land use and circulation elements has been ongoing since early 1993. The matter has had input from . the Trails Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. CIRCULATION ELEMENT The circulation element changes are quite minor in that the proposed capacity of existing, designated streets are for the most part not being upgraded or widened. This circulation plan update does extend streets into recently annexed areas or areas soon to be annexed. As well, streets were added in the north sphere area which were previously designated in the North Sphere Specific Plan. The intent then is to tidy up the loose ends . Two items were raised during the public hearing process at planning commission: i) the issue of the ultimate width of Fred Waring Drive and the timing of future improvements; and ii) while w CITY COUNCIL GPA 93-3 MARCH 10, 1994 this process was taking place on a parallel track the Trails Committee was preparing a bikeway plan. i) Width and Design of Fred Waring Drive As council is aware, the volume of .traffic on Fred Waring Drive is an active issue. For the most part the existing designation along Fred Waring Drive in the city is that of an "arterial street" . The section between Portola and Cook Street was previously designated as "major thoroughfare" . This update proposes to designate Fred Waring from Highway 111 east to Washington Street as "arterial" . This will make the designation through the city consistent and will not alter the existing situation in that the city council has previously indicated to the residents along Fred Waring that property for widening will not be acquired for at least 10 years or longer. Considering that nothing will occur for at least 10 years then council may wish to leave this section of Fred Waring as "major thoroughfare" . ii) Bikeway Plan The Trails Committee has studied the issue of a bikeway plan in detail . We have taken the recommendations from that plan for various levels of bikeways on designated streets and created the plan shown in Figure 13 ' . Where possible bikeways (class I) separated from the street will be planned. Where it is not possible to provide class I then we will attempt class II bikeways, striped areas on the street (i.e. where parking of vehicles permits) . Where parked vehicles or multiple drive accesses conflict with striping of the street then class III bikeways (i.e. signs only) will be planned. LAND USE ELEMENT The purpose of the amendment is to bring the current General Plan Land use Element up to date. The updated element addresses the many land use changes that have occurred since the original element was written. Based on input received from the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Advisory Committee, the amendment proposes three changes to existing land use designations. The first change is the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual and Portola Avenue. The current designation for the properties is 2 CITY COUNCIL GPA 93-3 MARCH 10, 1994 Medium Density Residential. The amendment would change the designation to Office Professional. The second change would occur on the south side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pablo and Portola. The proposed amendment will change the designations from High Density Residential to Office Professional. The third proposed change would occur at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road. The current General Plan designation for the property is Resort Commercial. The amendment would change the designation to Core Commercial and other related uses . It should be noted that the report from the Economic Development Advisory Committee suggested changes in zoning. With the exception of the three general plan changes noted above, the current general plan designations will accommodate the recommended zone changes. Prepared by: �- STEVE SMITH ( JEFF WINKL PLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNE� ASSOCIATE LANNER Reviewed and Approved by: /tm 3 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS 'B' AND 'C' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 1631, adopted November 16, 1993, has recommended approval of amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89, " in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the loth day of March, 1994, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider approving a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all 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 justify its actions: 1 . The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. 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 city council in this case. 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby approved. RESOLUTION NO. U-34 _ A PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this day of 1994, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: S. ROY WILSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California 2 RESOLUTION NO. 94-34 r EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Update The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT L A N D U S E E L E M E N T Prepared By: Jeff Winklepleck May 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 V TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I. INTRODUCTION A. Requirements 1 B. Relationship to Other Elements 2 C. Overview 5 II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS 6 A. Residential Density 6 B. Land Use Categories 7 III. EXISTING LAND USES 11 A. Incorporated Area 11 B. Unincorporated Area 13 IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT 13 A. Residential 13 B. Commercial 14 V. LAND USE AREAS 15 A. Area 1: Hillside Area 15 B. Area 2: South Palm Desert 16 C. Area 3: Commercial Core Area 17 1 . Subarea 1 : North Highway 111/Alessandro 18 2 . Subarea 2 : South Highway 111-Desert Sun Building to El Paseo 21 3. Subarea 3: South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue 22 4 . Subarea 4 : Gateways 24 i (Table of Contents Continued) D. Area 4 : Palma Village 25 E. Area 5: North Sphere 28 1. Incorporated Area 29 2 . Unincorporated Area 30 F. Area 6 : Cook/Hovley Industrial Area 32 G. Area 7 : Unincorporated Area South of the City Limits 34 ii v LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title I Incorporated Area Land Use 12 II Designation/Acres 13 III Designation/Acres/Dwelling Units/Intensity 14 IV Land Use Designation/Acres/Square Footage 14 Exhibit No. Title 1 Land Use Map 35 iii CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION A. REQUIREMENTS The State of California Planning and Zoning Law requires that a land use element be prepared as part of a general plan as follows: Government Code Section 65302(a) : A land use element which designates the proposed general distributions and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan. The land use element shall also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas. CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 The land use element has the broadest scope of the state required elements as it represents a composite of the policies and issues contained in the other elements. The land use element of the Palm Desert General Plan is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert. It identifies and establishes the City's policies regarding future development patterns, density, intensity and land use relationships . The land use element seeks to provide sufficient land for all the needs of the community while preserving the quality of the environment. This document is an update to the land use element included in the 1980 General Plan. The purpose of this update is to include the those areas which have been annexed to the City and those areas which have had a change in land use designation as a result of a general plan amendment. B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS The land use element of the General Plan represents a composite of the other elements in physical form. In differing degrees, all of the elements of the General Plan will contain policies or proposals which relate to the land 2 CITY OF PALM LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 use element. The following discusses the relationship of other elements to the land use element. Seismic Safety: This element defines areas suitable or not suitable for urbanization or development of a particular type. Public Safety: This element identifies areas for public safety land uses such as potential sites for additional fire stations or sheriff facilities. Circulation: Probably the element most closely associated with the Land Use Element, it designates the major roads proposed to serve the expected land uses. The nature, routing, and design of circulation facilities are major factors in the determination of land use ( and vice versa) . Open Space/Cons ervat ion: Together they define lands to be preserved in a natural state and other lands for urban purposes . Also, they define criteria, standards, and programs needed to control the impact of physical development activities on the natural environment. 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Housing: The Land Use Element indicates the location, density, and intensity of residential uses throughout the planning area. Public Facilities : The Land Use Element indicates the possible location of public facilities and serves as a guide to public investment in such facilities. Noise: Considers the location of noise generation activities such as streets, highways and certain industries in relation to the location where people live and work. Urban Design/Scenic Highway: The land use pattern is a major factor in determining the physical form of Palm Desert and, therefore, establishes parameters for the design aspect of the community. Population/Economics: The land use pattern and intensity of designated uses are major determinants of the ultimate population. It also indicates the amount of commercial land use that will be needed to serve the needs of residents . 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 C. OVERVIEW The City of Palm Desert is a resort community with 24 ,800 permanent residents and approximately 18,000 seasonal residents . The city is 22 .2 square miles in size and is approximately 55% developed. Palm Desert continues to be a resort destination due to its consistently temperate winter weather, country club atmosphere, and extraordinary mountain views . The city has also become a more family oriented community for the above reasons as well as its relatively affordable housing in comparison to housing costs in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Due to its central location, the City has become the Coachella Valley's most desirable retail and restaurant location. The City can be divided into seven general areas : Hillside, South Palm Desert, the commercial core, . Palma Village, Cook/Howley industrial area, the area north of the Whitewater Storm Channel including the north sphere area (North Palm Desert) , and the unincorporated areas within the City's sphere of influence. The majority of future development will occur in the vacant area in north Palm Desert between Country Club Drive and 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT - LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Interstate 10 with the remaining development occurring primarily as inf ill projects in the other areas. The Hillside area will be the slowest to develop due to natural constraints as well as the stringent development regulations involved which are designed to preserve important visual and natural resources. II . LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS A. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY For each of the residential land use classifications below, the density ranges are not meant as strictly minimums or maximums. The lower figure for each category represents a "guaranteed" density and the higher figure represents a "potential" density that could be located in each area after certain standards and criteria are met. Residential Designation Density Range High Density 7-18 du/ac Medium Density 5-7 du/ac Low Density 3-5 du/ac Very Low Density 1-3 du/ac 6 f CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. LAND USE CATEGORIES High Density Residential (7-18 du/ac) The high density designation is characterized by a wide range of . residential development including attached and detached single-family units and multi-family attached units . High density neighborhoods are located immediately adjacent to the commercial core area, College of the Desert and major streets . Medium Density Residential (5-7 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family detached home on small to medium lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Low Density Residential (3-5 du/ac) The low density designation is intended for ' residential development characterized by single-family detached homes on medium to large lots in standard subdivision form and/or single-family attached units with common open space. Very Low Density Residential ( 1-3 du/ac) This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family homes on large lots which are sensitive to natural terrain. 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Service Industrial (No maximum site coverage) The service industrial designation is intended to allow for a mixture of industrial uses oriented toward storage, distribution, assembly and service of goods for Palm Desert and the surrounding communities. Core Commercial (No maximum site coverage) The core commercial designation is intended to provide for a core shopping area with specialty and general commercial facilities for residents of the City. General commercial designations are located along Highway 111 and E1 Paseo. District Commercial (50% maximum site coverage) This designation provides for mid-size commercial developments (5-15 acres) outside the commercial core area and is intended to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas. District commercial designations are located at the southeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue, the northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Cook Street, the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Washington Street and at the future Cook Street/Interstate 10 interchange. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Regional Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The designation provides for large commercial developments (minimum site size 35 acres) which offer a wide range of goods and services to the residents of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley as a whole. Regional commercial designations are located along Highway 111 (Palm Desert Town Center) and the Monterey Avenue/Interstate 10 freeway interchange. Resort Commercial (40% maximum site coverage) The resort commercial designation is intended to provide for developments ranging from 4-10 acres which include low-rise bungalow scale hotels, entertainment, and restaurant facilities with related commercial uses. Specialty commercial designations are located at the Highway 111 gateways and along the west side of Highway 74 south of E1 Paseo. Planned Community Development The planned community development designation is intended to provide for master planned community areas . The master plan will show proposed uses of all land including residential, school sites, public and private recreational facilities, all common open space, commercial and professional centers, and industrial facilities. 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Open Space/Parks The open space/parks designations are intended to provide for areas reserved for parks, public or private recreation, open space, governmental public uses, or areas where a hazard to the public may exist. The open space/parks network is more fully discussed in the Parks and Recreation Element. Office Professional (50% maximum site coverage) The office professional designation is to intended to allow for a mixture of administrative or professional offices which, by their nature, are of relative low intensity and, therefore, are compatible with adjacent residential zoning. Hillside Planned Residential (based on site) The hillside planned designation is intended to allow limited development in the hillside area due to site constraints and important visual and natural resources . In no case does the density exceed two dwelling units per acre. Affordable High Density (15-25 du/ac) This designation is intended to provide affordable housing primarily in the form of apartments. Affordable high density neighborhoods are located adjacent to major streets to provide easy access to public transportation. 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Senior Overlay Zone The senior overlay zone is intended to provide optional standards and incentives for the development of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of 55. Density in the senior overlay zone is determined by intensity (people per acre) , age, and project area. Residential Study Zone The residential study zone designates areas that will be residential in nature, however, the specific density for the area has yet to be determined. III . EXISTING LAND USES A. INCORPORATED AREA The 22 .2 square miles of Palm Desert contains an assortment of land uses that have developed in response to socially determined decisions, economic growth, and technological change. The land use patterns that exist in the city are not random. They have been generated with the best use of land in mind, which means the most suitable use for the community as a whole. The existing land use pattern will be of great 11 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 importance in the formation of city policies for future land uses . Table I identifies the city's current land use inventory. A comprehensive survey was completed in April 1993 which includes the recently annexed Price Club area. TABLE I* INCORPORATED AREA LAND USE PERCENT DESIGNATION ACRES VACANT ($) OF TOTAL High Density 225 103.5 4 .6 Medium Density 2418 628.7 17 . 0 Low Density 6712 2953 . 3 47 .2 Very Low Density 0 0 0 Service Industrial 365 132 . 9 2 .7 Core Commercial 106 .5 13 .3 0. 8 District Commercial 105 94 .5 0. 7 Regional Commercial 239 74 . 1 1 .7 Resort Commercial 432 .5 69 .2 3 .0 Planned Com. Development 460 460 3 .2 Commercial/Industrial 765 757 .4 5 .4 Park 147 98.5 1.0 Office Professional 45 . 5 24 . 6 0 . 3 Hillside Planned Residential 502 .5 465. 8 3 .5 Open Space 735 735 5.2 Affordable High Density 90 40 0 .6 Public Utilities 120 36 0 . 8 Public Facilities 315 .5 246 . 1 2 .2 Elementary School 10.4 0 0 . 1 Middle School 16 .2 0 0. 1 High School 26 . 3 0 0 .2 Senior Overlay 10 0 0 . 1 Scenic Conservation 20 0 0 . 1 Residential Study 110 110 0 .8 Low Density/Service Industrial 240 240 1 .7 Total 14,216 .4 7,282 .9 100% *Roadway areas are included in the adjacent land use calculations 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 B. UNINCORPORATED AREA Table II identifies the land use area for land within Palm Desert' s sphere of influence— TABLE II DESIGNATION Aa:Es High Density 15 Medium Density 25 Low Density 1997 Very Low Density 635 Residential Study 133 Open Space 360 Neighborhood Commercial 20 Commercial/Industrial 60 Bureau of Land Management/University of California-Riverside Cooperative Research Programs 13120+ IV. STATISTICAL SUMMARY - LAND USE ELEMENT A. RESIDENTIAL The following table summarizes the incorporated vacant acreage and approximate number of dwelling units for each of the residential land use classifications designated on the General Plan Map. Dwelling unit estimates are based on the maximum allowable density while the actual number of units will vary according to site constraints and design. In some cases, a density bonus may be approved subject to specific conditions being met (i .e. senior overlay or low income projects) . Also included in the table is a measure of 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 residential intensity which shows the approximate people per acre. TABLE III DWELLING INTENSITY UNITS PER DWELLING PER DESIGNATION ACRE ACREAGE UNITS ACRE High Density 7-18 225 4050 39 .2 Medium Density 5- 7 2418 16926 15. 3 Low Density 3- 5 6712 33560 10.9 Planned Com. Development 2 460 920 4 .4 Hillside Planned Residential 1- 5 502 .5 2512 .5 10 . 9 Affordable High Density 15 90 1350 32 .7 Residential Study 5 110 550 10 . 9 Low Density/Service Industrial 3- 5 240 1200 10 . 9 B. COMMERCIAL Table IV summarized the appropriate future commercial square footage for the city at buildout* . An average coverage of 35% is used as opposed to the maximum allowable coverage. TABLE IV LAND USE DESIGNATION ACRES** SQUARE FOOTAGE Service Industrial 113 1,724,976 Core Commercial 11 . 3 172,240 District Commercial 80. 3 1,224,036 Regional Commercial 63 958,320 Resort Commercial 58. 8 897,336 Commercial/Industrial 643.8 9,814,068 Office Professional 20.9 317,988 Total 15, 108,964 * Approximate buildout will occur in the year 2030 **A 15% reduction in acreage is used to account for roadways 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 V. LAND USE AREAS A. AREA 1: HILLSIDE AREA The majority of the hillside area is located south of E1 Paseo and west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel to the City boundary. The remainder of the hillside area is located at the southeast corner of the City. This area has been the slowest to be developed due to the site constraints and the City's strict hillside development regulations. However, as the remaining vacant land in south Palm Desert is built out, pressure to develop the hillsides will increase. POLICY 1: In order to maintain the natural contours of the hillsides, developments shall be designed so as to require minimal grading and avoid a, padding or staircase effect as a result of extensive cut and fill slopes . POLICY 2 : Developments shall retain natural vegetation and be required to install additional landscaping in order to stabilize slopes and maintain the necessary cuts and fills. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3: Developments shall be required to retain natural landmarks and features including vistas and the natural skyline as integral elements. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies. B. AREA 2 : SOUTH PALM DESERT South Palm Desert is generally referred to as the area extending south from Shadow Mountain Drive to the City limits and the non-hillside area between the east and west City limits . Development in this area is primarily low density residential which includes detached single-family homes and condominiums in conjunction with a golf course or other open space. Those developments which are not low density include two mobile home parks, a large apartment complex on the west side of Highway 74, a number of smaller apartment complexes/motels on the east side of Highway 74 and along Shadow Mountain Drive 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 and a multi-family area in the Deep Canyon Road/ Abronia Trail area. POLICY: Infill. development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies. C. AREA 3: COMMERCIAL CORE AREA The commercial core area is bound by the north side of Alessandro Drive, the south side of E1 Paseo, the eastern gateway at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 east to the city limits and the western gateway at Monterey. and Highway 111 west to the city limits. To formulate specific policies, the area was divided into four subareas as follows : 1 . North Highway 111/ Alessandro 2 . South Highway 111/ Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo 3. South Highway 111/ E1 Paseo east to Monterey 4 . Gateways- Monterey west and Deep Canyon east 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 1 . SUBAREA 1: North Highway 111/ Alessandro This area contains a diverse mixture of new and old buildings and vacant lots. Highway 111 lots vary in depth from 125 ft. to 140 ft. . These lots back onto Alessandro Drive which extends from Deep Canyon to San Pablo. West of San Pablo, only a narrow alley separates the commercial area from a sparsely developed older single-family subdivision. ISSUE 1 : To meet parking requirements, projects in this area are usually limited to building on the front 50 feet of their property due to the inadequate lot depth in the area. This leaves little room for expansion. Ambitious projects are either required to devote several Highway 111 frontage lots. to parking or develop parking on the north side of Alessandro Drive. POLICY 1: This area shall be redeveloped to improve access and safety, and increase parking with an adequate buffer zone between commercial and residential zones. 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 ISSUE 2 : In various blocks there are sections dominated by older buildings which, due to their original design or lack of maintenance, no longer conform to present standards . Existing policies provide little incentive for owners to improve these properties . The inability to comply with current parking requirements actually acts as a disincentive for new investment. This creates a cycle of decline which causes the properties to deteriorate further as well as depreciating adjacent buildings. POLICY 2 : Incentives shall be created to encourage the remodelling or replacement of obsolete older buildings and uses . ISSUE 3: Residential areas adjacent to the commercial core area will be increasingly subject to negative impacts as the intensity of commercial activity increases . This situation is aggravated by the present lack of a distinct boundary between the two uses . 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Insensitivity to these negative impacts of traffic, noise, invasion of privacy and sight line view obstructions will cause the deteriorating situation on Alessandro to spread further back into the single-family zone. Ideally, the transition from commercial to residential should be designed so both uses can co-exist and prosper. POLICY 3 A: The Palma Village Plan recommendation to expand the commercial zone north of the alley between Monterey Avenue and Las Palmas one lot for the purpose of creation of an off- street parking and landscaped buffer shall be implemented. POLICY 3 B: Between San Carlos Avenue and Cabrillo Avenue, the commercial zone shall be expanded to include lots on the north side of Alessandro to an average depth of 120 feet. These lots shall be used primarily for parking and a landscaped greenbelt adjacent to the single-family zone. East of Cabrillo 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Avenue, high density garden apartments shall be encouraged. IMPLEMENTATION: A. Rezone the north side of Alessandro to Office Professional. B. Develop an owner participation program linking private improvements to public improvements . 2 . SUBAREA 2 : South Highway 111- Desert Sun Building to E1 Paseo The issues confronting this area are not as complex or substantial as in other sections of the commercial core area. Most of .the area has been built out with acceptable site planning and parking. A majority of the buildings have been constructed since incorporation and meet current standards. POLICY: Infill projects shall be consistent with and complimentary to existing quality projects in the area. 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. 3. SUBAREA 3 : South Highway 111/E1 Paseo to Monterey Avenue The Highway 111/El Paseo area is the City's most intensively developed specialty retail/general commercial district. For many visitors, the impression created by the Highway 111 frontage will define their image of Palm Desert. It is therefore important to upgrade the buildings and landscaping in this area to be equal to the new development occurring at the City' s gateways and E1 Paseo. El Paseo remains unique throughout the Coachella Valley as an outdoor urban specialty retail/restaurant boulevard designed on a scale appropriate for the pedestrian. This area's ability to successfully compete with the new developments west of Monterey Avenue will be dependent on continued enhancement of the El Paseo's uniqueness. The President' s Plaza area which is bound by Highway 111, El Paseo, Portola Avenue, and Larkspur,` Lane was 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 developed to provide mutual access rear parking which, in turn, would provide easy pedestrian access to Highway 111 businesses and E1 Paseo businesses. ISSUE 1: The rear elevations which face the parking lot at the President's Plaza need to be upgraded in order to provide an inviting plaza atmosphere as originally envisioned. POLICY 1 : All planning and redevelopment programs shall emphasize the E1 Paseo and President's Plaza as a pedestrian oriented specialty retail district. IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained POLICY 2 : Pedestrian oriented businesses shall be encouraged to locate in street fronting first floor spaces . IMPLEMENTATION: Current land use policies shall be maintained. 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 3: Incentives should be created for the inclusion of public plazas of various sizes within private commercial developments . IMPLEMENTATION: The zoning ordinance shall be amended to provide incentives in the form of off-street parking requirement reductions in exchange for the inclusion of public plazas or "pocket parks" in their design. To offset this reduction in private parking, the Redevelopment Agency shall purchase and develop less desirable commercial property located off E1 Paseo. 4 . SUBAREA 4 : Gateways Gateways, a visitor's first exposure to Palm Desert, play a critical role in defining the City's character and identity. In addition to communicating an overall impression of quality, it is important for gateways to emphasize that on is entering a unique and distinctive community. 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY: Projects in these areas shall be required to provide architecture and landscaping which will enhance the image of Palm Desert. IMPLEMENTATION: Existing land use policies shall be maintained. D. AREA 4: PALMA VILLAGE Palma Village was the first major residential subdivision in the Palm Desert area. When the tract was laid out in 1935, it was designed as a small, low density single-family residential village surrounded by desert and date palms. Over the past 57 years, the desert and date palms have given way to the College of the Desert, the Palm Desert Town Center, the Civic Center, and the McCallum Theater. While the overall growth of Palm Desert has significantly impacted Palma Village, existing land use patterns and policies have remained essentially unchanged. ISSUE 1 : There are a number of vacant lots and poorly maintained properties in the area which discourage new investment, rehabilitation, and new construction. 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 POLICY 1: The City shall take a proactive role in promoting compatible, high quality infill private development and public works consistent with the area policy criteria. ISSUE 2 : Narrow strips of commercial and multi-family zones adjacent to single family zones exist in the area. These lots are poorly suited for quality development and negatively impact adjacent properties. POLICY 2 : ' Multi-family and commercial lots should be of sufficient depth to allow efficient site planning and the creation of adequate buffer areas adjacent to single-family zones ISSUE 3: Because of their relative age, many of the structures in the area are of poor architectural quality as compared to the majority of developments that have been built since the City's incorporation in 1973. POLICY 3: In order to serve as a stimulus for overall neighborhood improvement, new projects shall 26 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 meet the same high architectural and site planning standards being applied to new projects elsewhere in the City. ISSUE 4 : The adoption of the City's zoning map in 1975 resulted in extensive down zoning of multi- family property developed under the county which created a number of legal non- conforming developments. These units may remain as they presently exist, but cannot be replaced if they are destroyed or substantially damaged. This non-replacement feature discourages lenders from financing the sale or rehabilitation of these units which often results in low levels of building maintenance leading to generalized deterioration. POLICY 4 : The City shall continue to allow presently non-conforming residential properties to obtain conforming status through architectural and site rehabilitation as part' of the certificate of zoning conformance process. 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 E. AREA 5: NORTH SPHERE The area generally north of the Whitewater Storm Channel between Monterey Avenue and Washington Avenue is commonly referred to as the Palm Desert North Sphere. The north sphere represents both incorporated and unincorporated land and contains nearly 8400 acres with approximately one-half of the area being undeveloped. The developed portions encompass a variety of land uses including industrial, retail commercial, offices, resort hotels, and various housing types . The area serves as the City's northern gateway, therefore the quality and type of future development will have tremendous impact on the community and its future. Palm Desert's long range commitment to assure proper development of the area is reflected in its acquisition of over 230 acres. Potential development on this land includes a municipal golf course, a conference center, an employee village and park facilities. GENERAL POLICY: The land uses within the north sphere need to be a continuation of the City's present growth patterns, balancing private economic 28 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 concerns including commercial and residential projects with long term community goals of reinforcing Palm Desert as a city of quality, taste, and stability. 1 . INCORPORATED AREA POLICY 1 : New developments within the north sphere must demonstrate the ability of public facilities and services to accommodate them prior to approval POLICY 2 : Special attention shall be paid during the development review process to assure that proper mitigation and transition is provided between uses . POLICY 3 : Development agreements shall be encouraged to enable Palm Desert the flexibility required to answer the unique concerns of the north sphere. POLICY 4: Residential developments on land within 2000 feet of the railroad and Interstate '10 shall 29 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 be required to implement noise mitigation measures. Because of the additional costs involved, higher densities in this area may be appropriate. 2 . UNINCORPORATED AREA The unincorporated area of the north sphere which encompasses approximately 1629 acres is generally bound by Country Club Drive on the north, Fred Waring Drive on the south, Washington Street on the east and Oasis Club Drive on the west. Developments in the area include the Palm Desert Country Club, Woodhaven Country Club, Oasis Country Club, and the Palm Desert Resort and Country Club. The majority of -the area's land use is low density residential with some higher densities located along Washington Street. There are small commercial developments located at the southwest corner of Country Club and Washington and at the southwest corner of 42nd Street and Washington which are designed to provide convenient shopping opportunities for the surrounding residential areas. 30 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 Also included in the unincorporated north sphere plan is 600 acres bound by Frank Sinatra Drive on the north, Country Club Drive on the south, Portola Avenue on the east and Monterey Avenue on the west. The area includes Suncrest Country Club, Palm Desert Greens Country Club, and Santa Rosa Country Club. All but approximately 12 acres is developed with either mobile home units or golf course facilities. ISSUE 1 : There are a number of residents in the unincorporated north sphere that maintain horses on their lots which is permissible under current Riverside County codes . However, in the event of annexation, city standards would preclude this use from the area. POLICY 1 : where appropriate, the City shall have the ability to designate lots which are 1-acre or larger in size as residential estate (RE) which would permit domesticated animals, including horses, per the City of Palm Desert zoning code. 31 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a zoning ordinance amendment is required to include horses in the definition of domestic animals. POLICY 2 : Infill development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . F. AREA 6 : COOK/HOVLEY INDUSTRIAL AREA The Cook/Hovley industrial area is generally bound by Hovley Lane on the north, The Whitewater Storm Channel on the south, the 1/2 section lines. of sections 10 and 15 on the east and the 1/2 section lines of sections 9 and 16 on the west. ISSUE: This area was intended to be developed with industrial uses including the storage, distribution, assembly, and service of goods . However, much of the area has taken on business park-like characteristics with uses 32 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 including general offices and furniture stores. Office buildings have been approved in the past based on the development having sufficient parking. The design standards imposed on these buildings have definitely improved the aesthetics of the area but they have also increased the land value. With these increased land costs and building costs, many industrial uses that would be appropriate for the area can't afford to locate in Palm Desert. POLICY: Future industrial subdivisions in the city shall be limited to industrial-type uses only. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall determine if a new general plan designation limiting future industrial subdivisions to industrial-type uses only is required. 33 CITY OF PALM DESERT LAND USE ELEMENT MAY 13, 1993 G. AREA 7: UNINCORPORATED AREA SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMITS The majority of the unincorporated area south of the city limits is under the ownership or administration of either the Bureau of Land Management or the University of California, Riverside ( Phillip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center) or as part of the State Game Refuge. Therefore, although most of the land is vacant, it is not likely that the area will experience much growth in the future. POLICY: The City shall attempt to ensure that the area is maintained as open space. IMPLEMENTATION: The City shall continue to maintain existing land use policies . 34 CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I. INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II. CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C. Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management . 6 III. GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C. Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI. BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert's commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert's long range goals and objectives. The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302(b) provides that the " Circulation . Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways. For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards. Bikeway standards are also defined. II. CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways. Highway 74 north of Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Whitewater Storm Channel. During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and /� kc sT + cadc St� � Cook Street. -An all weather cross14at Portola Avenue keeps yv� th5r streets open through all but the worst flooding situations. * this t- h C -ok Street all weather crossing ay Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city's street system. Among these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott -xu Desert Springs Resort, College of :the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Beim located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result, of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets. Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city's recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 A. GENERAL Goal 1: Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1. 1: The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1.2: Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts. Policy 1.3: New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2 : Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections. Policy 2. 1: Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service• "C" , the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2 .2: Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2. 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2.3: New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 .4: All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2. 1. Policy 2 .5: Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles. Policy 2 .6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial. Policy 2 .7: Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants. 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 2.8: A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city's traffic signals. Policy 2 .9 : Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2 . 10: Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11 : Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall . be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions. C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3: Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3. 1: A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3.2 : Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts. Policy 3.3: Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3.4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 3.5: The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3.6 : Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels . of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4 : Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements. Policy 4 .2: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as, a means of 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4 .3: Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4 .4: Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus - pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets. Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community wall enclosures. Policy 4 .5: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers. E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5: Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5. 1: New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5 .2: Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5.3: Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network •Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval. Policy 5.4: Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles. 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5.5: The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5.6 : Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites. Policy 5.7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts. Policy 5.8: Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5.9: The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 5. 10: The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways. F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7: Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses. Policy 7 .2 : Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic. Policy 7 .3: The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips. Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 .5: The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies. 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Policy 7 .6: The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1. The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop. solutions. 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city's buildout circulation plan. 3. The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications. Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails. Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments. 5. The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial. 6 . The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. 8. The public works department shall monitor and manage the city's Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689 . V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK A description of each road classification is as follows: - Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations. It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks. - Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median (if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets. Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal. B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to ' maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays. Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1. Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors. In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1. The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway's ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-WAY C D E six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100, 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 26 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets. Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1 . Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10. 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel. 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 3. Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of El Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and El Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI. BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3. Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows: Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists . A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum five-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 28 CITY OF PALM. DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on" the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is a minimum four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with parking off the pavement, and minimum five feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas. Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be considered as Class III bikeways. 29 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 30 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 31 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1993 EXHIBIT 3 CIRCULATION ELEMENT BIKEWAY NETWORK 32 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the findings as presented by staff . Carried 3-0 . Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, . seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1621, approving CUP 91-16 Amendment, subject to conditions . Carried 3-0 . ,E. Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Smith stated that the proposal was an update to the city' s land use and circulation elements to the general plan. He explained that from the circulation perspective, the city was not upgrading or increasing the width of any streets, but was expanding streets into recently annexed areas or areas which the city would be annexing in the near future. In the Palm Desert Country Club area it showed streets in that area which had not yet been annexed, but which should be annexed at some point in the future. As well , streets were added in the north sphere area which were included in various amendments to the general plan and the north sphere specific plan. This proposal would tidy up loose ends and improve the existing level for streets . Mr. Winklepleck indicated that similar to the circulation element the land use element change was to bring the land use element up to date. It was revised from the 1980 version and included the many changes that have occurred since then. It also included the data from the annexations and potential annexations . He noted that there were two changes in the proposed land use element. One was at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola. It was currently a residential study zone. The amendment would change the designation to affordable high density as a potential site for the city' s employee village. The second proposed change would occur on the north side of San Pablo between 'San Pascual and Portola. The current designation was medium density residential and the change would be to office professional . 13 - =r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 Chairman. Spiegel stated that there was a study group that would be meeting on the north sphere on Friday. He asked why a change would be considered now before that group had a chance to make their recommendations . Also, he asked how the city stood on. affordable housing and asked if it necessary to have additional affordable housing. Mr. Winklepleck answered that he did not know the exact numbers, but in working with Mr. Drell, who wrote the original north sphere specific plan, the specific plan was incorporated into the general plan and this was always the proposed place for the employee village. Mr. Diaz noted that when the city originally acquired this area, it was for affordable housing and was to be an employee village in terms of the redevelopment project 2 area. As far as the meeting on Friday was concerned, the reason that the recommendation on the agenda was to continue the matter was so that if there were any changes, it would be reviewed. One of the opportunities the city had resulted from the litigation on project area 2 and the city had to provide a certain number of affordable housing units. The employee village was part of that and at that time the city was considering the Marriott, a proposed Weston Hotel which would have been 2,000 rooms at Monterey Avenue and Gerald Ford, which was why the employee village was conceived. He noted that it was called out in the -plan as the employee village. He said they might want to have an affordable housing designation or P for public, in case there was a Cal State Campus or other uses that were being discussed that could be considered. He noted that the recommendation was to continue the matter, but if there was a real problem with the recommendation before the commission right now, staff wanted to know. Commissioner Whitlock clarified that after this meeting and the committee meeting on Friday, staff would know if changes would need to be made and would bring a revised proposal to the commission on June 1. Mr. Diaz concurred. He said that part of the reason the city was in this situation was a result of litigation that was filed on the Altamira project by the Bighorn Institute and the County of Riverside. The city was accused of not having a general plan that met the requirements . Chairman Spiegel noted there was no rush on it. Mr. Diaz agreed. Chairman Spiegel asked about approving the acceptable portions . Mr. Diaz said that the commission might want to go ahead and amend the general plan and get that done so that portion was out of the way. In terms of the study committee and in terms of the I-10 corridor and north sphere, 14 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1993 they might end up amending what was being done now, but would resolve the litigation problem. Chairman Spiegel asked if it would be wrong to put the north sphere aside and approve the Fred Waring section, and then wait for the committee recommendation on the north sphere. Mr. Smith recommended that the items be kept together. and continued as a whole. Mr. Diaz concurred. Chairman Spiegel asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There was no one. Commissioner Whitlock asked why Mr. Smith recommended keeping the items together. Mr. Smith indicated that it could become fragmented with staff not knowing at what stage various sections of the elements were; he saw the potential of continuances for several months and felt that would make it difficult to get it back together. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to June 1, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 3-0 . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. Street Right-of-Way Abandonment - Fairhaven Drive North of San Juan Drive. Mr. Holtz explained that Government Code Section 65402 required the planning commission to report to the city council if a subject street vacation was in conformity with the adopted_ general plan. The subject right-of-way was a portion of an unclassified residential street. The area involved would provide no access to any existing parcels, nor did it provide for the movement of traffic within the area. He felt the subject right-of-way could be deemed in conformity with the general plan and recommended approval . Chairman Spiegel asked if Fairhaven was originally planned to go to Park View Drive. Mr. Holtz stated that the lot originally went to Park View and the portion of Lot G as indicated on the exhibit was vacated when development of the condominiums took place. Mr. Diaz indicated that Fairhaven Drive was supposed to go through to Park View. Because of an over-sight on the part of Riverside County the road was paved, but never accepted 15 MINUTES - - PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 1, 1993 Mr. Gaugush replied that it was for a tentative tract map and other applications varied. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5- 0. VI. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent May 27, 1993 city council actions. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz stated that staff was recommending that this item be continued to June 15; the reason for the continuance was because there was a special subcommittee made up of members of the planning commission, as well as members of the economic development advisory committee, and staff, and the committee was looking at some of the vacant areas, particularly to the north .that were zoned commercial. He indicated that the committee might come back with a different recommendation, so staff felt this should be continued until the committee came back to the commission with the results of those discussions. Commissioner concurred. Action: Moved by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, continuing GPA 93-3 to June 15, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 15 , 1993 B. Case No. PMW 93-6 - WESTINGHOUSE DESERT COMMUNITIES, Applicant Request for approval of a lot line adjustment for a portion of the general westerly line of Lot C of Tract No. 27228 and a portion of the general southeasterly line of Lot 34 of Tract No. 27520-1 to accommodate the redesign of Tract No. 27228 . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5- 0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz recommended a continuance to allow the commission to receive the report from a special land use committee that was composed of members from the Planning Commission, Economic Development Advisory Committee, staff and outside representatives . He said it would be before the commission at their next meeting. Commission concurred with the continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to July 6 , 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . B. Continued Case No. CUP 93-3 - RONALD ODEKIRK, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to construct and operate a 20 acre multi-use, pay for play, recreation facility to be located on 20 acres of 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 6 , 1993 7 :00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Spiegel called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m. II . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Jonathan led in the pledge of allegiance. III . ROLL CALL Members Present: Bob Spiegel, Chairman Paul Beaty Diane Cox Sabby Jonathan Carol Whitlock Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Diaz Jeff Winklepleck Bob Hargreaves Tonya Monroe IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Consideration of the June 15, 1993 meeting minutes . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the June 15, 1993 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 5-0 . V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Diaz summarized pertinent June 24 , 1993 council actions . VI . CONSENT CALENDAR None. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 6 , 1993 Mr. Diaz requested a continuance to July 20 to allow the report of the committee composed of members of the economic development committee and the planning commission to receive council review and comment. He said those comments should be obtained on the 8th of July and the material could be to the commission on the 20th. Chairman Spiegel asked if it was normal for an item to go to city council before coming back to the commission. Mr. Diaz replied that in this particular case there was no "normal" . He felt that since the committee was composed of EDAC members, planning commissioners and outside citizens, and since the committee was headed by the EDAC and EDAC staff, they requested that the council receive the information and then come back to commission. Commissioner Whitlock noted that EDAC members are appointed by council and the function began at EDAC, so protocol dictated that it should go to council before anyone else saw it; they could chose not to have it go any further. Chairman Spiegel asked for a motion of continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to July 20, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . B. Case No. CUP 93-7 - MATTHEW SAWYER dba THE SANDWICHBOARD, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit for a 938 square foot restaurant at 73-405 El Paseo, Suite 32A. Mr. Winklepleck indicated the applicant was proposing a 938 square foot restaurant with a seating capacity of approximately 36 . In the past it had been staff ' s experience that restaurants of this size were beneficial to the retail tenants in the area and did not create parking problems . The hours of operation would be from 9 :00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. and based on the history of the existing facility on Highway 111 , the majority of business would be takeout and delivery in nature. He noted that the commission in the past had approved up to 20% of the total retail area of a building for restaurant uses without providing additional parking. Mr. Winklepleck said that with the Cedar Creek Inn and this 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT MEMORANDUM TO: Flz:'GR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL FROM: PAUL SHI::LCCCK, ACMIECONOMI:: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: JULY 19, 1993 SUBJECT: EDAC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Several months a_vo, the EDAC formed a subcommittee to investigate the possibility that parcels existed within the City that could present problems in the future because the designated zoning created harsh interfaces with surrounding land use. As a secondary, but equally important, task the subcommittee investigated the possibility that economic opportunities were being missed because zoning restricted land use to too great an extent. The results of that research is attached. The report was presented to the Committee on June 17 at the regularly scheduled meeting and the committee took action to forward the same to City Council for assignment to appropriate departments for review, recommendation or action. Staff recommends the following action: Items I A-1 ; II A-1 , 2 & 3; III C-2 & 3 and IV A-1 , B-1 , C-3 be referred to the Planning Department for appropriate review/action. l tems I B-2, C-2 & 3; II C-1 and IV B-1 (with Planning Department) be referred to the Redevelopment staff for review/action. Items I B-1 , C-1 & 4; IV C-1, 2 & 3 (with Planning Department) be referred to Economic Development for review/recommendation . Items II C-1 (with Redevelopment) and III C-1 be referred to the Public Works Department for review/recommendation . PAUL SHILLCOCK /d 1 g MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 17, 1993 Mr. Stokes suggested that other, non-EDAC members also be utilized on this subcommittee. IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF LAND-USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Mr. Stokes reported that the subcommittee did an overview of properties throughout Palm Desert and identified sites that City Council may want to look at for possible change. These sites are possible targets for rezoning or purchase by the City. The items indicated in the report are not recommendations, they are merely ideas and thoughts of the subcommittee that City Council may want to address. Air. Stokes indicated that the subcommittee consisted of Bob Spiegel , Carol Whitlock, Allan Nyman, Ray Diaz ar_d Paul Shillcock. Jim Richards had been invited but could not attend the meetings. Any additional ideas are .welcome to be included in this report. Mr. Stokes proceeded by reviewing the final report of the Land Use Review Subcommittee (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") . Discussion as to whether to rezone the whole site at DaEp Canyon and Highway 111 took place. Councilman Wilson felt this was a good analysis and asked where the committee wanted to go from here. He indicated he would feel more comfortable if Planning Commission reviewed it before City Council . Mr. Diaz felt it should go to City Council and then --o planning staff for implementation. Councilman Wilson felt that the Planning Commission should do the prioritization of the recommendations. This provides a good opportunity to avoid future situations such as what occurred with Walmart and the Carver project. It will allow fine tuning of some sites and provide fcr the most reasonable use of the land. MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 17, 1993 Mr. Diaz suggested they take it before Planning Commission for comment ' and then to City Council . Councilman Wilson agreed with .this suggestion. Councilman Snyder felt this was an excellent report. He noted that there were several activities alrread underway or being discussed on some of the properties discussed in the subcommittee report. Mr. Diaz felt the Planning Commission should be made aware of items already being discussed for specific sites so that they may take those into. consideration and react accordingly when making recommendations to City Council . Mr. Stokes noted that the EDAC is an advisory committee to City Council . Whatever it produces should be sent to City Council for appropriate action. It was MOVED by Ms. Artis, seconded by Mr. Mullins, to forward the Land Use Review Subcommittee report to City Council for its review and subsequent action. Motion carried unani.mousl v. 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT MEMORANDUM TO: MEMSEP.S OF ECCNCMIC DEVELOP"IEI T .-IDVrSCR_, CCM��I.: FROM: HANK STOKES DATE: JUNE 11 , 1993 SUBJECT: EDAC LAND-USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE RESULTS In early May the referenced subcommittee was established with two main purposes: I . To conduct a general Palm Desert land use review to discover whether there are specific sites that should be rezoned to avoid future difficulties (thus anticipating land-use problems like those created by the recent Carver and WalMart site cases ) , and/or to create future economic opportunities . 2. Identify specific existing sites (if any) which are so sensitive that the City should consider buying the'^ tj guarantee their most desirable future development. This final report is designed to list explicitly identified sites that seem to meet the above criteria , including possible rezoning options or (in a very few cases) consideration of purchaser. We would ask the EDAC to review the results and pass it along to the City C:,uncil and Planning Commission for their inLormation, so that they may engage in their own formal study and action procedures. As hoped, we managed to accomplish this job of site identification and review in two sessions . We saw ourselves as a working subcommittee engaged in an essentially technical exercise, so that we don ' t bog down debating broad philosophical , economic and political issues that area better left to the EDAC (to advise on! and the Planning Commission and Council (to decide) . Membership of the subcommittee was as follows: Hank Stokes, representative of EDAC Bob Spiegel , representative of Planning Commission Carol Whitlock, representative of Planning Commission Allan Nyman, Ray Diaz, provided staff input Paul Shillcock, provided staff input I trust the attached report is easily understandable and welcome input from the EDAC members. REPORT OF LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE I. EL PASEC .��"JD '✓ICINI'7"Y: A. Site Specific Consensus: 1 . Location: Property fronting on eas- side --f Highway 714 south from corner of Highway, 74 and El Paseo CONSENSUS: Change zoning to C-1 . B. Land Use Considerations: 1 . El Paseo - Sun Lodge Colony site should be examined for development of a Temporary strip park fronting on E1 Paseo. 2. Palms to Pines East - Center should be viewed as target for redevelopment - possible location for super market or other large scale, high-use retail activity. C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Vacancy factors in El Paseo area should be investigated to determine if any action should be taken . 2. Security bank parcel should be reviewed for possible purchase by City. Alternative uses of abandoned bank buildings should be studied. 2. El Paseo - Numerous older buildings are in need of rehab/facade improvements to .produce up-scale atmosphere along entire street. The City should investigate the establishment of a program to provide low interest loans to property owners desiring to invest in their buildings. 4. El Paseo - Program (possibly part of facade loan program) to encourage development on south boundary of Lucky 's parking lot to create continuous retail environment. II. HIGHWAY 111 TO FRED WARING DRIVE CORRIDOR A. Site Specific Consensus: 1 . Location: Northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon (two parcels) LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE CONSENSUS. Rezone southern most parcel tC C-1 3n-4 retain existing zoning on parcel to north �. Location : East side of Mon=erey Aver,-!a fr=... Highway 111 to Fred Wari^g Drive CONSENSUS: Rezone to Cffice Prof=ssi��r.al d_5_Jr:3 _i C- 3. Location: Fred Waring Drive from :iighwa. i�_ Portola Avenue CONSENSUS: Rezone �o Office Professi �.:�_ designation . C. Other Thoughts: 1 . City should investigate possibility of pur=has=r_z homes as they are placed on the market along cr�j Waring Drive from San Pablo to Cook Stree' provide for future widening of Fred Waring. III. WHITEWATER "WASH" TO COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE CORRIDOR C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Some parking problems in former Riverside area of Cook Street industrial complex. 2. Forty acres immediately east of Portola Club currently zoned for manufactured should be reviewed further. 3. The respective Planning Commission and City members from Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage meet and discuss development along our _ boundary of Monterey avenue. This discussion w: include the intersection of Monterey Avenue Country Club Drive as well as plans for develc:--' - north of Country Club with access or frontin: . Monterey. 2 LAND USE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE IV. NORTH SPHERE A. 51' ?e Spe:ific Consensus. 1 . Location : City property (133 acres ) an ' surrounding_ area north of Gerald Ford east and wes, of Portola extension west to Monterey Avenue CJNSENSUS: Zone in conformance with General Plan B. Land Use Considerations: 1 . A specific plan should be developed showing 31i development proposed for Section 4 to insure ti3 ' proper planning is completed for area surrounding publicly-owned championship golf course proposed by City. C. Other Thoughts: 1 . Five acre parcels in north sphere fronting on Portola should be reviewed for possible recommendation of action. 2. Section bounded by Monterey Avenue, I-10, Portcla extension and Gerald Ford should be fur`her reviewed for possible recommendation of action . 3. Committee consensus was that the City initiate study of the desirability of expanding the City 's sphere of influence north of the I-10 freeway. 6193 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 Mr. Diaz explained that the request was for a lot line adjustment on Yucca Tree Drive and was routine in nature. After questions by commission he clarified that the adjustment was to move a lot line 20 feet and did not impact any other property owner. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan, approving PMW 93-10 by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS ' A� Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for a recommendation to city council for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz explained that the report from the Economic Development Advisory Committee would be going to city council on August 26 , 1993, hence the request for a continuance to September 7 , 1993 .' Chairman Spiegel asked if this would be the last continuance. Mr. Diaz replied yes . Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to September 7 , 1993 by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. 'Coachella Valley Water District Improvement Projects Request for determination of compliance for proposed projects in Palm Desert by the Coachella Valley Water District. Mr. Diaz explained that the State of California placed laws requiring certain public agencies to submit their capital improvement programs to the impacted cities and the cities were to make a determination as whether or not it was 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 Mr. Diaz said the motion would be that changes fit within the slight modification provisions as far as the commission was concerned and. Mr. Diaz could approve it over the counter. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, approving the modification as outlined by minute motion. Carried 4-0 . IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. ERIC LARSON, 74-266 Fred Waring Drive, stated that he approached the city council regarding the safety on Fred Waring Drive. He said that Fred Waring Drive had only one sidewalk that was three feet wide and there were five schools within a two block vicinity of Fred Waring Drive. He felt it was very unsafe for children and pedestrians . He said he approached the city council on this matter and talked to the Mayor and several other people. He learned that Fred Waring was to become a six lane divided highway and that all the homes on the north side of the street were to be used for this purpose. In light of this information he told the city council that if this was to be done, it needed to be done sooner and not later because what was happening was that when people found out about the road, they were not doing anything with their homes and were not working on them, but were letting them go because of the devaluation to their properties. He said those plans came to him from the Mayor through Dick Folkers and Brent Conley by a memo that suggested that the city purchase these homes when they came on the market; he said this was an interoffice memorandum suggesting that the city could become landlords during that interim period. He felt the properties would not devaluate so much and in the long term they could have a safe highway. He said that what was happening now was that all the properties around it were being affected because no one wished to live next to a highway. Chairman Spiegel asked where Mr. Larson' s property was located; Mr. Larson said that he lived on the north side of the street and they would be taking his property, but he knew what some of the problems would be when this happened and when moving the power lines . He said that he stepped off the property and all the way from San Pascual to Florine was the area mentioned in the interoffice memorandum that the city would purchase. Even though the property slowly decreases in 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 depth from Florine west to San Pascual , there was still plenty of room for a safe walking and biking lane that could be landscaped and would give a safe barrier off the highway. He also felt that would be enough room for six lanes . Mr. Larson showed commission a drawing he made. He said that there would still be room for a small sidewalk on the south side and a large walking . lane if it was done like his drawing. He felt it would make a considerable difference in the neighborhood because the values of the properties were going down right now. Chairman Spiegel asked if Mr. Larson showed the city council his diagram and made that request; Mr. Larson replied no. He said he wanted to go to the planning commission to get their opinion. He said one big problem was going to be the power lines . In back of his property and going down the center of those properties on the north side were power lines . He suggested that the power lines on Fred Waring be moved to that back line and there wouldn't be any problem with that. Chairman Spiegel asked if the city gave Mr. Larson any time table for the expansion of Fred Waring. Mr. Larson said no. Mr. Diaz said that a report from the public works department was due to the city council at their August 26 meeting. He indicated that this was one area that the commission could give close consideration to at their September 7 meeting in terms of the recommendation for Fred Waring. By then there should be some indication on what public works would recommend and they could move forward with it. He said he would make a point in the discussion of the circulation element that close attention would be paid to Fred Waring Drive; focusing on this area but looking at Fred Waring from Highway Ill all the way' to Washington Street. He felt that Fred Waring would be an important street in the future and a lot of people would take Fred Waring to avoid Highway Ill . He wanted to make sure the traffic flowed smoothly and that the quality of life for the current residents . was not negatively impacted. If need be, those properties could be acquired and would be part of the general plan discussion. Chairman Spiegel asked if this could be listed as a separate item in the general plan. Mr. Diaz said that it would be, in addition to focusing on the interchanges and Monterey' s future. Chairman Spiegel informed Mr. Larson that this would be discussed on September 7 after commission received all the information. Mr. Larson said that he just wanted to bring 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 1993 this up and see what the commission' s format was and offer a suggestion. X. COMMENTS 1 . Commissioner Jonathan noted that the parking ordinance provided for certain shading trees every three stalls and he had seen some bushes going up. He said there was a list of permitted trees that allowed for some bushes that didn't provide much shade and asked if the architectural review commission or staff could review the list of trees and revise it. Mr. Diaz said there was a list of trees that was current, but in the case of Enjoy Development and Trader Joe' s, that went through the process and those plants met the requirements . In terms of when they were first planted, they didn' t but would. grow. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he did not want to change anything that was already in, but wanted to review the ordinance and possibly change the list of approved trees . He said those trees did not look like they would ever grow high enough to provide shade; they seemed to grow out and looked more like bushes than trees . Mr. Diaz indicated that some plant material could be trees or bushes depending on how they were trimmed. He.suggested having the city' s landscape expert at the next meeting to review what this and the plant material list. Commissioner Jonathan felt the ordinance was a good one for the desert but didn' t want it wasted by allowing trees that didn' t provide much shade. He said he would be happy to hear from someone who could answer those questions . Mr. Diaz stated that person would be at •the next meeting. 2 . Commissioner Jonathan stated that the second item he wanted to bring up was a message to the city council with regards to the sports complex proposed by the Odekirks. He said they ran into a situation with regards to what the council had done previous to the project going to planning commission, specifically the contract and other discussions with the applicant and it created a desire on the commission' s part to have the council work with them more closely, in particular a study session or joint session as had been done in the past. Ultimately commission spent a great deal of time answering concerns and working out solutions that could have been entirely avoided by changing the location to 8 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 B. Case No. 382 C (County Plot Plan NO. 12840) - J. DONALD OLSON/THE FOX COMPANY, Applicant Request for approval of a first, one year time extension- for construction of a maintenance facility for Avondale Golf Club on the northeast corner of Avondale Country Club adjacent to Frank Sinatra Drive. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . Mr. Diaz stated that staff would like the item continued to September 21, 1993to allow staff more time. Action: Moved by Commissioner Jonathan, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to September 21, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. B. Case No. CUP 93-3 Section 4 - RONALD ODEKIRK, Applicant Request for approval of a conditional use permit to construct and operate a 20 acre multi-use, pay for play, recreation facility to be located on 20 acres of City of Palm Desert owned land zoned R- 1-M located on the southeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue. Mr. Diaz noted that the commission with a 4-1 vote approved a similar facility on Hovley Lane on 20 acres owned by the 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 forward to make this particular parking lot an example of what the city would like to see done. They had to start someplace to show people that it could be done and shade could be provided in the hot summer months and would look attractive for shoppers to the area. She said that she would like to see this sent on and for something to happen whether it was in President's Plaza or at the Town Center. She wanted an example for developers and also customers to show that they cared how the city looked, if there was money available. Mr. Diaz indicated that the problem was not that they couldn't show that it could be done, but the question was should the tax payers spend money. If it was so beneficial to the business community to have the shaded parking and the plans were drawn up, who should pay for it. Those were things that would be discussed at executive management. If they were talking about an example project that people could go to, maybe one of the parking lots in the park could be done and that would show it could be done but was not directly benefiting. He said that he would come back to the commission with a report on where staff was going with it. Chairman Spiegel called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0. VII . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Mr. Diaz stated that staff was requesting a continuance to October 5, 1993. He said that there were some items that still needed to be worked out. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, continuing GPA 93-3 to October 5, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 interpretation to allow coin operated car washes in the industrial zone when within 300 feet of other automotive uses that were not car washes. Carried 5-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Mr. Diaz noted that the commission had the staff reports in addition to the EDAC subcommittee report to the council regarding certain critical sites as far as the land use element was concerned. There was also a memo to planning commission from the city's public works department relating to the circulation element, specifically on Monterey Avenue. He suggested that they deal with the circulation element first, take public testimony, and then continue the entire matter because of the issue of Fred Waring Drive. He explained that in the circulation element the maps showed new elements and changes. Some of the principal changes were that the old Kansas alignment which was a road to be the Highway 111 Bypass to go adjacent to the freeway--that would be deleted. Also there were additional streets added and were part of the additions made to the north sphere specific plan in an attempt to get folks traveling east/west, or northwest and southeast, and encourage them to get off the freeway and make it easier to circulate within -that north sphere area. That would include some extension of Frank Sinatra, and so on. Regarding the Fred Waring Drive issue, on the current general plan it was identified as a four lane street through the city. There was some division on staff with that designation. He recommended that it be maintained as four lanes, specifically from Highway 111 to Cook Street, however, there was a great deal of discussion going on and there was a meeting that day with the cities of Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio concerning what their ultimate plans were for Fred Waring and whether it should be four lanes or six lanes . They would be reporting to city council at their first meeting in October on that. While they were the recommending body to the council with regards to the entire general plan and the particular issues involved with Fred 14 MINUTES == PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 Waring Drive, the general plan did not designate a specific date when something should be done. For example, Country Club Drive as an eight lane through-way with overpasses and underpasses within the next five or ten years; however, as they have learned on Fred Waring Drive, folks who live along that street want a certain degree of certainty as to what would happen and when it would -happen. It was easy as a planner to tell them not to worry, it might not happen in their lifetime. But when you are living along that street you want it narrowed down and specifically with Fred Waring Drive and the discussions going on, staff wanted to wait and bring back to the commission the position of the council on that, which might be that they would make it six lanes, or designate it four lanes with a commitment to not widen it to six lanes for a specified number of years to let people know what they . can count on in the future. He said there were some minor changes to the circulation text, in addition to continuing to work on the bikeway plan, which would ultimately be part of this. Some of the changes included page 28 the last sentence, "a minimum two foot (should be five foot) wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to pavement. " On page 29 under Class II, the Class II minimum bikelane width was four feet and should be addressed as minimum, rather than absolute and five feet. . Those were minimums and if the city could get more, they would. Under Class III, it should be noted that streets that have a parking lane designed on them but no one parks on them because there was virtually no access to them (i.e. on the south side of Mesa View, where the homes back onto Mesa View) there was a parking lane planned for there, but no one would park there except in an emergency situation, and a Class III or Class II bikelane could be there. Commissioner Whitlock noted that was a golf cart lane. Mr. Diaz concurred. He stated that . from the standpoint of the circulation element the commission might want to continue that issue. Chairman Spiegel noted that the plan was to have two major thoroughfares that interchanged with Interstate 10, Monterey and Cook Street. Mr. Diaz concurred. Chairman Spiegel asked if there was a plan for Portola Avenue to cross I-10. Mr. Diaz said that if this plan was approved, the crossing of Interstate 10 would be a separate issue that would have to be approved by Caltrans. By having Portola designated to go up to Interstate 10 it left that option open to the city. He did not feel the city would pay for it, but if they were to cut Portola off at Gerald Ford, then they could .not require dedication and improvement of Portola up to Interstate 10. 15 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 He said it was part of the plan, but over the freeway would require approval from Caltrans and a separate discussion. Commissioner Jonathan stated that Mr. Smith did an excellent job on the circulation element, but had a question on exhibit 3, which was the circulation element bikeway network. He asked if that was something that was provided elsewhere. Mr. Diaz said there was a map, which was not included, but basically north of Country Club the plan called for all major streets to have both Class II (painted bikelanes on the street) as well as Class I (separate bikelanes) . He said they could accomplish that and as part of the north sphere plan the city was requiring 50 feet from curb for landscaping and right of way. South of Country Club from Country Club to Fred Waring Drive the city was attempting to have painted bikelanes on every major north/south street. Monterey could not be accomplished on the west side; the city tried to get grants for that but the City of Rancho Mirage did not want a painted bikelane on their side. On Portola, where there was not a need for parking along the street and where the city could get it, a bikelane would be placed; where they couldn't, it would still be a bike route. On Cook Street, they would have a designated bike lane; what staff would rather have on and around Cook Street north and south was a separate Class I bikeway on the CVWD property or possibly utilize the street that was going to be north/south on the westerly boundary of the Sunterra project. He felt that Cook Street was too busy to encourage folks to have a separate bikelane. One problem when painting a bikelane was that folks felt that white line meant they were safe there and sometimes it was better to not have that false sense of security. As far as east-west, Hovley was looked at as being the major east-west Class II painted bikelane because there were very few in the city right now. Between Washington and Pennsylvania, there were some homes that front on Hovley that may be a problem in having a painted bikelane, but there was not that much traffic on Hovley. Once west of Eldorado, there were virtually no homes that had parking on Hovley all the way to Portola; from Portola north they could be brought to Monterey. Commissioner Jonathan felt there would be a challenge between Cook and Portola on Hovley because there was barely enough room for the two lanes on each side. Mr. Diaz said there was no demand for parking there which gave the city an advantage, so they might be able to have a painted bikelane there. As they go further south, there was an existing bikelane east and west along the Whitewater Channel. The bikeway committee, in terms of long range and possible "dream" type planning would like a regional bikeway 16 MINUTES =- PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 going through the Monterey Country Club. He realized there was a problem there with golfers, but right now they were using Magnesia Falls and Parkview. There were existing bikeway connections from Monterey to Cook Street. The one problem area was Portola because of the view problem of cars coming out there. Heading south of Highway 111, they were trying to keep the bicyclists having the most direct route possible but separating- them from traffic, for example using Shadow Mountain rather than E1 Paseo. On Mesa View and Haystack there was not a problem as far as east-west was concerned. On Highway 74 and Portola there was the Living Desert Bikeway connecting Portola to Haystack. He said the plan attempted to accommodate both the professional cyclist (Class II lanes) and the cyclists that want to relax and enjoy the bike ride, the Class III lanes. Chairman Spiegel asked how this interfaced with the golf carts . Mr. Diaz said that one problem staff had internally was when the legislation to allow the golf cart study program was passed, there was a great deal of potential opposition from bicycling groups. Their fear was that the golf cart program could impinge on state grants and other bicycle programs . The city assured them that it would not and so far there had not been a conflict. There might be a situation where there might be golf cart lanes, not bicycle lanes because the criteria although similar, was not identical. They were trying to achieve that but one of the biggest problems right now was those lanes marked for both golf carts and bicyclists. To -date there had not been a conflict. If the golf cart program was successful, and right now it was just a study program to allow the city after monitoring to have the state permit golf carts similar to bicyclists, but in terms of what was promised to bicycling associations to allow the program, staff wanted to insure there wouldn't be a conflict and that they did not use bicycle lane money to create golf cart lanes. They were making sure that was separated. Commissioner Cox asked if there was a golf cart lane map available. Mr. Diaz replied yes. Chairman Spiegel asked if it would be appropriate for the commission to act on the general plan elements with the exception of Fred Waring. Mr. Diaz felt it should be continued because it could impact the commission's decision as to what they might want to recommend. One big issue and one reason that Fred Waring had to potentially accommodate more traffic was that other cities had designated Highway 111 to be four lanes, rather than six. 17 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 Those were issues that would be brought up to council that could impact them. Mr. Diaz stated that as far as the land use element was concerned, the section 4 area bounded by Frank Sinatra, Country Club, Cook Street and Portola was designated as Planned Community Development which included the conditional use permit area for the complex approved earlier in the meeting. In terms of the ultimate area within section 4 that would come under PCD, it would not go outside of that .section. However, there could be areas within section 4 that were designated other than planned community development that would be included in the community development. What the city was attempting to do 'was take as much of section 4 as possible to make it community development zoned so when staff came to planning commission with the plan for section 4 and that zone change, their recommendation would be that it is consistent with the general plan if they have to dip into that rectangular area that was not designated as part of the PCD. The area on the northwest corner of Cook and Frank Sinatra, staff would like that area designated for a Cal State Campus if there is one in Palm Desert. The city acquired that section and staff recommended that it be placed on the general plan designated P, public designation or study designation. The reason he was hesitant was as part of the proposal to the Cal State system which had gone out, the city indicated that we realize the entire area won't be developed immediately. What they would need first was 40 acres, so approximately 160 would be left and the issue was what should the city do with the 160 acres. As part of the proposal, they would do a plan to indicate how rapidly they would need the additional acreage and how they would develop it. The city would want some ability to use the remaining land while still in the city' s ownership to utilize some kind of revenue producing to help offset some of the costs the city was facing. The P zone would allow the facility. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he thought that was deleted from the final proposal that went to Cal State. Mr. Diaz replied no, what was deleted from the final proposal was that the city would hold 30-40 acres forever. By designating the . zone P, or Public, the city could accomplish that and still be consistent with the plan, or study zone. If for some reason Cal State were to reject the offer, then the city would come back with a specific study for that land. Staff was recommending that kind of dual designation on that site. Another reason for recommending another continuance was so that staff could come back to the commission with the proper 18 MINUTES = PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 wording and designation on the map. Also, the land designated residential study zone that was exchanged with the property owner to develop should be altered to be consistent with the (from future extension of Cook Street to Portola) other area which was north and west which was both a dual designation of industrial and potential residential. The reason for the dual designation was to assure that the city could not be in an inverse posture. When the city developed the north sphere plan there was more potential industrial there than the city would ever be able to absorb within the future. However, there was a problem north of that in terms of consistency with the noise element of the general plan in that unless there are specific noise mitigation measures they could not allow that area to be developed residentially and be consistent with that element. By having the dual designation staff felt the city was being.protected and would protect the ultimate decisions on land use as potential uses become available. Realistically, he felt it would be a while before anything happened north of that area, but the property owners would have the option and what the city would be telling them if they wanted to develop residential there,. they could do so but they would have to have some very specific noise mitigation measures to protect them from the noise from the freeway as well as the railroad. Commissioner Jonathan asked about the 200 acres for the Cal State use and if that extended to the freeway or to the noise barrier line. Mr. Diaz replied roughly to the noise barrier. Chairman Spiegel asked if staff wanted everything continued to the next meeting. Mr. Diaz replied yes. Mr. Diaz said that if the commission had an opportunity to read the EDAC subcommittee report, staff recommended that the commission instruct staff to include those recommendations in that report and revise the map accordingly. Chairman Spiegel noted that one of the items in that report was a consensus that the city should study the desirability of expanding the city's sphere of influence north of the I-10 freeway. Mr. Diaz said that staff would not have a problem studying it, but might have a problem recommending that the city do it. Chairman Spiegel noted that if the city didn't do it, the city would become land locked with nowhere to go. Commissioner Jonathan asked if, as on the EDAC memo, they wanted the commission to give thumbs up or down on their recommendations. He asked if they should go through them one by one and what they expected. He noted they initially wanted this to go directly to city council. Mr. Diaz said 19 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 that he didn't believe the report got to the council, but rather than continue this indefinitely and, two members of the commission sat on the subcommittee, felt that it should be brought forward and at this point see what the commission's thoughts were. In looking at the parcels, these parcels had some degree of sensitivity as far as the city was concerned, either currently or. in the past, and there were some other studies that would have to come back to the commission. Commissioner Whitlock informed commission that each parcel was studied in depth with the committee. Commissioner Jonathan asked what they wanted from the commission. Commissioner Whitlock stated that she wasn't aware that it was even going to come to the cominission since they didn't have that option; she thought it would go directly to council. She felt that Mr. Diaz was trying to apprise the commission on how this tied- .in with the overall general plan. Commissioner Jonathan noted that it looked like Councilman Wilson requested that it come to the commission. He had no problem with just passing it along and would rather do that. Mr. Diaz said that if there were some comments the commission had on any of the recommendations staff would like them. Chairman Spiegel indicated that staff was recommending a continuance to the next meeting and at that point staff would have a more definitive idea as to Fred Waring from a circulation standpoint - and also on the potential college. Mr. Diaz stated that Fred Waring as far as the circulation element and other issues facing them was probably going to be the most critical issue. Not only from the sensitivity standpoint, but also cost. He noted that a meeting was being held the next day in the city manager' s office to list possible city projects and the money available to accomplish them and like most cities, the city had more desires than funds . Ultimately those recommendations would go forward and would impact the general plan. As indicated earlier, it was easy for him as a planner to say there were no definitive dates, but when someone had to live on Fred Waring or in a certain area with that uncertainty, the city had an obligation to let them know. Chairman Spiegel clarified that staff would come back and what he was asking was that commission look at the EDAC land use subcommittee results and if the commission had any problems with those the commission should bring them up at that point. Mr. Diaz stated that he would also bring the commission up to date on the negotiations that had taken place on the properties and current developments. He said 20 MINUTES _= PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 1993 there had been a lot of people ready to develop except for the financing. Commissioner Whitlock asked about the next agenda and if the commission would be full. Mr. Diaz replied no. Chairman Spiegel opened the public testimony and asked if anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There was no one. Chairman Spiegel asked for a motion of continuance. Action: Moved by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, continuing GPA 93-3 to October 19, 1993 by minute motion. Carried 5-0. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. X. COMMENTS 1 . Commissioner Cox said that she did not hear it personally, but was told by two different people that there was a report out on the radio that per capita Palm Desert had more crime than the city of Los Angeles. She asked that some input be provided from the Sheriff' s department to talk to them and let them know what their dollars were going toward and what type of crime Palm Desert had in the city. She said that a couple of months ago someone told them that there was no gang activity here and she wanted to find out what types of crime Palm Desert had and what the city was planning to do about it. Mr. Diaz stated that staff -would check into that and report back. 2 . Commissioner Cox said that they have a lot of feelings about where they would like to see their city go and knew that the city council felt the same way and was concerned about what was happening in the city and where the tax dollars should be spent. She felt it would be nice for the council and planning commission to get together and have a brainstorming session to understand where everyone was coming from and talk about what everyone would like to see in the next few years and the kind of things they would like accomplished. She thought it would good to have that two-way conversation 21 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 C. Case No. TT 25102 - DESERT COMMUNITY PROPERTIES, Applicant Request for approval of a third, one year time extension for a tentative tract map subdividing 20 acres into 68 lots for future residential development located east of Deep Canyon Road, north of Fred Waring Drive. Mr. Folkers noted that the Governor passed a bill that gave an automatic two year time extension to all tract maps that were in effect as of September. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Beaty, adopting the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 5-0 . VI . SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION: Mr. Winklepleck summarized pertinent October 14 and 28, 1993 city council action. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. GPA 93-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for recommendation -of approval to city council for a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Mr. Winklepleck stated that the two unresolved items were Fred Waring Drive, which council decided would remain four lanes for the next ten years and then be restudied, and the Cal State campus, who would be responding to the city in mid December. Staff recommended approval of GPA 93-3 which included the recommendations of the EDAC. Chairman Spiegel opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. 2 MINUTES _= PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 MR. DICK BAXLEY, a Palm Desert resident, stated that he represented Dr. William Moreno and a number of the property owners on the east side of Highway 74 to La Paon. He asked if it would be possible to have this land rezoned to a C-1 general commercial designation. He felt this would allow the property owners more options for development. Mr. Winklepleck noted that this request was part of the EDAC recommendation. He felt Mr. Baxley was present to affirm that the property owners were in favor of this . Mr. Baxley stated that he understood this would not limit them to the use of hotels or restaurants. Commissioner Whitlock indicated that that was the intention of the special subcommittee that was appointed several months ago through EDAC and the council. It was part of the commission's recommendation. Mr. Winklepleck added that since this property had the potential for change and was in the Palm Desert Property Owners Association, commission should direct staff to contact the Palm Desert Property Owners Association and bring them "into the loop" . Chairman Spiegel asked if the current zoning was for hotels . Mr. Winklepleck replied for hotels, restaurants or entertainment facilities. With the C-1 zone, if the hotel or restaurant came back, it would not limit or stop them from building. Commissioner Whitlock asked why they weren't brought into the loop prior to .now. Mr. Winklepleck said it was a misstep on staff' s part and was something that should have been done early on when the EDAC committee dealt with this specific property. Commissioner Whitlock asked if they would be brought in prior to the city council hearing. Mr. Winklepleck suggested that they be brought in at the council level to allow this to proceed. Commissioner Jonathan asked if the individual property owners were apprised of the public hearing. Mr. Winklepleck didn't know. Commissioner Jonathan noted that since this was a public hearing, everyone on the list of recommended changes should be notified. Mr. Winklepleck said that it was something that would have to be done and would probably come back. He stated that the noticing went city-wide through 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 notices in the paper. Commissioner Jonathan said that if he were a property owner and planning commission and city council were talking about changing his zoning without informing him he would not like it. Mr. Winklepleck said that in this case he had been in contact with either the property owner or representatives of the property and it was something they were going to do -anyway; he felt they should be notified and would be. He stated that the ones he talked to were in favor and this was saving them a step if they were to go through the process themselves. Commissioner Whitlock asked what brought Mr. Baxley to the meeting. Mr. Baxley replied that he called the city to inquire about a change of zone and Mr. Winklepleck informed him of the meeting. Commissioner Whitlock felt that Commissioner Jonathan brought up a goad point. Chairman Spiegel noted that it effected the entire city because what they were talking about all along Interstate 10 effected land owners throughout the community. Commissioner Whitlock said they were there to make a recommendation to the city council; before the city council would proceed, the public hearing would be at that level. She felt they were asked to do this because the EDAC and special committee went directly to city council and .before the city council would review that they asked that planning commission review it. If the commission moved it on, then the appropriate public hearings for the physical change of zones would be handled through the city council. Commissioner Jonathan felt that part of the recommendation would be that all property owners and the community at large were adequately informed of the process taking place. Chairman Spiegel noted that there was an addendum revising the on and off ramps for Monterey Avenue and Interstate 10. Mr. Folkers clarified that staff was working with Riverside County for the interchange improvement and there had been three alternatives presented. The one where Monterey went straight across provided the best traffic operation. Caltrans and Palm Desert preferred that one and the county was coming around to their way of thinking. This was one element that was important for the future development of the City of Palm Desert south of the freeway and whatever was done to the north. The two interchanges right now at Washington and the proposed one at Monterey would not be as effective and over a period of time there would be quite a bit of congestion. If it could be done right, the city would be better off. He said this was the most expensive of the 4 MINUTES - PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 three alternatives at $16 million, but from a traffic operations inter-connection between the two areas it would be much preferred over the long run. Commissioner Jonathan asked how the two Monterey Avenues would be lined up; Mr. Folkers said there would be a diagonal bridge and the old bridge would be removed. Commissioner Jonathan stated. that one of the items on the memo from Hank Stokes dated June 11, on page two item II-C Other Thoughts, Mr. Stokes recommended that the city investigate the possibility of purchasing homes along Fred Waring Drive. On the city council update they were told that the city council would not be doing anything for ten years. Since their last meeting there was another accident on Fred Waring. He personally felt that the commission needed to urge the council as part of their recommendation to revisit that issue and give it another try to see if anything could be done. If it was not purchasing homes, maybe it could be speed bumps or other alternatives because it was a dangerous situation. Chairman Spiegel asked if Commissioner Jonathan had any recommendations. Commissioner Jonathan felt that the council had visited the issue in detail and did not want to jump in and say the city should use its funds to utilize eminent domain at this point, but felt that the traffic department needed to review the issue to see if there might be reasonable alternatives. It could be speed bumps, speed limit reductions, or something like that. He felt a study was needed to determine what alternatives might exist, or form a citizens group to come up with recommendations because there were many concerned homeowners in that area. Mr. Folkers stated that after the last council meeting they had a meeting with all the homeowners and staff presented an alternative whereby the city would widen the street on the north side and put in six feet of additional pavement, put in vertical curb so there could be a bike lane, and the sidewalk would then be behind the utility poles. The residents did not want that and as a result a report was going to council that would explain the ramifications and what suggestions came out of that meeting. It was unfortunate because staff felt that would have helped the situation. If the commission would like, staff could give them copies of the council report. Chairman Spiegel noted that the last item on page 3 of the memo from Hank Stokes stated that it was the consensus of the committee to study the desirability of expanding the city's 5 MINUTES == PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 1993 sphere of influence north of I-10. He said there was a reason for that: if the city did not consider it then it would be landlocked. If the city 50 years from now was to. continue to grow, it was the thought of the committee to take a look at vacant land on the north side of I-10. He asked staff if that recommendation was part of this process . Mr. Winklepleck said it was in the sense that it directed staff to study it. It was not going ahead with any recommendation that staff undertake to bring it . into the sphere of influence, but it was telling staff to look at it and review the feasibility of doing it at this time. Chairman Spiegel closed the public testimony and asked for a motion. Action: Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Cox, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1631, recommending approval of GPA 93-3 to city council. VIII . MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion of Election of Officers. Commissioner Jonathan stated that the city council had a system that worked that he felt the commission should adopt for the planning commission which was to have rotating chairmanships based on seniority and would change hands annually. The commission also had appointees to the EDAC and he felt it made sense to rotate those on the same- basis . He wanted to bring that up and get the other commissioners ' thoughts and could be effective January 1 of each year. Commissioner Whitlock said that when she was chair it did not occur to her that elections should be a date on the calendar. As chairman, it took her a good year to get a feel for what was expected. Commissioner Beaty asked what had been the procedure in the past. Commissioner Whitlock noted there hadn't been one and that was a good point. It was not something like the date on the calendar. She said that for the past six years while she was on the commission Buford Crites served as chairman for three years; Rick Erwood served for two or three years or longer. She served for two years and she appreciated the two year term because it took a year 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1631 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS 'B' AND 'C' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearings to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89.," in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions: 1. The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2. That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby recommended to the city council for approval. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of November, 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BEATY, COX, JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONEz Z-1 vz R BERT A. SPIEG r an ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, 3ecary PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1631 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Update The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. November 16, 1993 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNWT DEVELOPMENT 2 F jCITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission DATE: May 18, 1993 CASE NO: GPA 93-3 REQUEST: Recommendation to city council of approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert I . DISCUSSION: A. LAND USE ELEMENT: The purpose of the amendment is. to bring the current General Plan Land Use Element up to date. _. The updated element addresses the many land use changes that have occurred since the original element was written, including the recent annexation data. The amendment proposes two changes to existing land use designations . The first change is proposed at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Portola Avenue. The subject property' s current general plan designation is Residential Study Zone. The amendment would change the designation to Affordable High Density as this is the potential site for the employee village. The second proposed change would occur on the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual Avenue and Portola Avenue. The current designation for the properties is Medium Density Residential . The area is developed with deteriorating residential units. The amendment would change the designation to Office Professional . B. CIRCULATION ELEMENT: This amendment updates the existing street situation in the city and adds in the recently annexed areas to provide a unified street system. As well, certain street segments which are no longer necessary have been deleted. .y STAFF REPORT GPA 93-3 -! • MAY 18, 1993 II . ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS: - s For the most part this general plan update of the land use element and circulation element represents a clarification of issues and areas within the city and unification of recently annexed areas. Environmental issues for recently annexed areas were addressed in the recently adopted North. Sphere Specific Plan. As a result, the director has determined that the general plan update will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is attached and recommended for approval. III . RECOMMENDATION: • Staff recommends: A. Adoption of the findings. B. Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , recommending to city council approval of the an amendment to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. IV. ATTACUMENTS: A. Draft resolution. B. Legal notice. C. Comments from city departments and other agencies. D. Plans and exhibits . Prepared by TLJ Reviewed and Approved by' SRS/JW:tm 2 PLANNING_ COMMISSION RESOLUTION, NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON EXHIBITS 'B' AND 'C' ATTACHED. CASE NO. GPA 93-3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of May, 1993, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider recommendation of approval of a Negative . Declaration of Environmental Impact and amendments to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89, " in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; =and • WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions : 1 . The city has annexed several areas in the recent past and this general plan update is necessary in order to unify those new areas with existing city land use policies and to properly coordinate the circulation element. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows : 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and coi,stitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2 . That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit 'A' , GPA -93-3 Exhibit ' B' (Land Use) , and GPA 93-3 Exhibit 'C ' (Circulation) on file in the department of community development are hereby recommended to the city council for approval . PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of May, 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ , Secretary —"♦'���.cs—v`�S����`�al.yy�..yy� �� '��� � .r...a�,iirs.- iF`'_•�s s � ..-.., f s � •' -., _ sip! '� 4�. .n%iilY.: �� r�� ;..: ..i • S,' ^ :PLANNINCa•COMMISSION 'RESOLUTION NO: �'• '- g' '` = '' - wV diel EXHIBIT A. mot• • _ _ - "�' - Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. - NEGATIVE DECfARATIdN CASE NO: GPA 93-3 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: General Plan Land Use and- Circulation Element Update •= The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. - A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. May 18, 1993 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a: 2 INITIAL STUDY CASE NO. GPA 93-3 >� ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION CHECKLIST COMMENTS The subject project is the updating of the City of Palm Desert General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements . For the most part this amounts to clarification of the existing land use and street designations . As' well, it will unify general plan amendments of the past few years into one document. Approval of this general plan update will not result in adverse impacts on the environment which have not previously been identified in that areas of the city have been analyzed pursuant to the requirements of CEQA in one or more of the following documents : - General Plan, City of Palm Desert: - Palm Desert North Sphere Specific Plan - North Sphere Specific Plan Studies on Air Quality and Noise - Riverside County Comprehensive General Plan - Weston Pringle and Associates Traffic Study for the Indian Ridge Project Archaeological Assessment by Archeological Associates Limited ( September 3, 1990) County of Riverside Environmental Impact Report #305 Environmental Impact Report for Monte Carlo Mixed Use Project As well , individual projects are reviewed for compliance with CEQA through the city' s development review process ( i .e. precise plan) . New environmental impacts not previously assessed in the above noted documents have not been identified, therefore, adoption and certification of a negative declaration of environmental impact for this general plan update is appropriate. eA •1/l 'ZRON1=47CAL SERVICES DEFT. IYITIAL STUDY VVIROI V';AL EVAL'JdTION CHECKLIST R NOTE: The availability of data necessary to address the topics listed below shall form the basis of a decision as to whether the application is considered complete for purposes of environmental assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Exolanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers, possible mitigation measures and comments are provided on attached sheets). -- =: Y_ Abe No 1 . Earth. Will the proposal result- in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions , displacements, compaction, or _ overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground sr--{ace relief features? d. The destruction, covering, or modification of any- unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? Z. air. Will the proposal result in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture , or temoerature , or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? /= Y_ Mayte No 3. water. Will the proposal result in: a_ Changes . in currents , 'or the course or 1 di rec t'on of water movements? b. Changes in-absMtfCn rats , drainage patterns, or the rate and" amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Alteration of .tle direction or rate of flow of ground waters? _ .j e. Change in the quantity of ground waters , - either through direct additions or with- drawals , or through interception of an • aquifer by cuts or excavations? , f. Reduction in the amount of water ot. er- wise available for public water su;plies? s. Plant !i `e. Will the proposal result in: a. Chance in the diversity of species , or numbers of any species of plants ( including trees , shrubs , grass , and crops )? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique , rare, or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area , or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? S. animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in the diversity of species, or nu=ers of any species of animals (birds , land animals including reptiles , or insects )? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare , or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area , or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? _ _ d. Ceter40ration to existing wildlife hab,t2t'7 4m," Iles M be 'lo a a 6. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: . a. Increase in %the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Oepletion of any non-renewable natural resource? t_ ?• Ener-:y. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Oemand upon existing sources of energy, or re- quire the.development of new sources of energy? - 8. Risk of Uoset. • * Does the proposalinvolve a risk of an explosion or the release of , hazardous substances (including, but not limited. to, pesticides , oil , chemicals, or radiation) in ! • the event of an accident or upset conditions? 9. E-inomic Loss. Will the proposal result in: a. A change in -the value of property and improvements endangered by flooding? b. A change in the value of property and impro•,emen:s exposed to geologic hazards beyond accepted coc,:r;unity risk standards? 10. Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise levels to the ;oint at which accepted cc.=unity noise and vibration levels are exceeded? I.I. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the alter on of the present developed or planned land use of an area? W �' 12. Ocen Soace. Will the proposal lead to a aecresse in the -amount of designated open space? 13. Pccula:'on. Will the proposal result in: a. Alteration or the' location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of the City? b. Change in the population distribution by aye, income, religion, racial , or ethnic . group, occupational class , household type? 4. Yes Mavbe No 14. _lovment. Will the proposal result in aadit' iion�al new long•te-M jobs provided, or a change in the number and per cent employed , � .- unemployed, and underemployed? 4 15. Housing_. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in number and per .cent of housing units by type (price or rent range, zoning category, owner occupied and rental , etc. ) relative to demand or to number of families in various income classes in the City? _ b. Impacts on existing housing or creation of a demand for additional housing? _ I 16 . Transoor'ation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? _ _ x b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or X demand for new parking? c. Impact upon existing transportation systems? d. A1te*ations to present patterns of circulation or mcvp-ment of people and/or goods? _ e. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles , bicyclists , or pedestrians? — �-j- 17 . Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon , or result in a need for, new or altered governmental services in any of the following art is: a. Fire protection? X b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? _ e. Maintenance of public facilities . including roads? — f. Other governmental services? — .: .�.;: .-: .,.. .- .. _ter . .... ..,- .' - • .. Yes Maybe No 18. P blic Fiscal Balance. Will the proposal result in a net change in government fiscal flow (revenues less operating expenditures and annualized capital expenditures)? 19. Uti1_itJes_. - Will the proposal result in a need for new systems , or alterations to the following utilities: 1 a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications system? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? X. f. Solid waste and disposal? 20. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. The creation of any health hazard or ' potential health hazard? b. A change in the level of community health care provided? 21 . Social Ser•/ices. Will the proposal result in an increased demand for provision of general social services? 22. Aesthetics . Will the proposal result in: a. Obstruction of any scenic vista• or view open to the public? b. The creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? • c. Lessening of the overall neighborhood (or area) attractiveness, pleasantness , and uniqueness? 22. Licht and Glar-.. Will the proposal produce new lignt or glare? 24. Archeological/Historical . Will the proposal result in an a teration of a significant archeological or historical site. structure, object, or building? 6. Y_ M?Ybe No 25 . Mandatory Findings of Siani°, cance. a. Oces the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or to curtail the diversity in the environment? _ —:— b. Oces the project have the potential to achieve short-tern, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental •goals? (A short-tern impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-tern impacts will endure well into the future. c. Ooes the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small , but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant. ) d. Ooes ttie project have environmental effects whic%' will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings , either directly or indirectly? initial Study ?rsoared 3y: "' =* CITY OF PALM DESERT C I R C U L A T I O N E L E M E N T Prepared By: Stephen R. Smith January 13, 1993 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. / I . INTRODUCTION 1 Form and Scope of this Element 2 II . CIRCULATION ISSUES 2 A. Regional Transportation Corridors 3 B. City Street System 3 C . Future Growth 4 D. Transit System 5 E. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 6 F. Transportation Demand Management 6 III . GOALS AND POLICIES 6 A. General 7 B. Level of Service 8 C. Roadway Standards 10 D. Transit System 12 E . Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 13 F. Equestrian Facilities 16 G. Transportation Demand Management 16 IV. IMPLEMENTATION 18 V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 20 A. Roadway Facility Designations 21 B. Level of Service 25 C. Circulation System 26 VI . BIKEWAY PLAN 28 i LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS Page No. Table No. Title 1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 24 2 ADT Capacities 26 Exhibit No. Title 1 Roadway Cross Sections 30 2 Circulation Element Highway Network 31 3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 32 ii CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT I . INTRODUCTION The efficient movement of people, goods and services within, through, to and from the city is the principal objective of the Circulation Element. While the plan reflects Palm Desert' s commitment to the resolution of regional transportation issues, it also reflects a belief that Palm Desert resources should be utilized in a manner that highest priority be given to the implementation of programs that assist in achieving Palm Desert' s long range goals and objectives . The Circulation Element is also concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation measures which will ensure that all components of the system will meet the future transportation needs of the city. Government Code Section 65302 (b) provides that the Circulation Element delineates the "general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the general plan. " Areas of particular concern to the City of Palm Desert include: CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 * Streets, highways and freeways; * Truck traffic; * Public transit; * Bicycle and pedestrian facilities; * Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling, vanpooling) . FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT This Element contains goals and policies designed to improve overall circulation in the City of Palm Desert and to address circulation issues that concern the city at the present time. In order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies, implementation measures are outlined together with a description of the circulation plan for roadways and bikeways . For highway transportation, the circulation plan provides a network of existing and future roadways defined according to designated roadway types, each with specific design standards . Bikeway standards are also defined. II . CIRCULATION ISSUES The following circulation issues have been identified in the General Plan Update process and are addressed within the goals, 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 policies, implementation measures and Circulation Element maps contained in this document. A. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS State Route 74 (Pines to Palms Highway) and Highway 111 pass through the city as conventional highways . Highway 74 north of Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 Freeway is a city arterial street known as Monterey Avenue. Interstate 10 extends across the north limit of the city a distance of six and a half miles from a point midway between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue east to Washington Street. Major improvements to the Monterey Avenue and Washington Street interchanges at I-10 are in the planning stage with County of Riverside acting as the lead agency. B. CITY STREET SYSTEM The Palm Desert street system for the most part is complete. Certain areas require improvements such as widening, installation of curbs and gutters, and on-going maintenance. The three main north-south arterials in the city (Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue and Cook Street) cross through the 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Whitewater Storm Channel . During rain storms it is not unusual for rain waters to flood over the streets which in the past has resulted in the closure of Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. An all weather crossing at Portola Avenue keeps this street open through all but the worst flooding situations . At this time the Cook Street all weather crossing is under construction with completion expected May of 1993 . Construction of an all weather crossing for Monterey Avenue at the storm channel would provide all season circulation for the west side of the city and direct access from I-10 to the Palm Desert Town Center. There are various physical factors which influence the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the city' s street system. Among these factors are street width, on-street parking, frequency of driveways, intersection location and intersection configuration. C. FUTURE GROWTH Traffic projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate significant increases in traffic within the city limits and the surrounding planning area. As well, Palm 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Desert is located in the center of the Coachella Valley and is the home of many destination oriented commercial and public enterprises (e.g. Palm Desert Town Center, Marriott Desert Springs Resort, College of the Desert and College of the Desert Street Fair to name a few) . Being located in the center of the valley and being home to destination oriented business activities results in the city having to handle a significant amount of regional pass-through traffic. Partially as a result of this added regional pass-through traffic the North Sphere Specific Plan Circulation Element upgraded Monterey Avenue from a four lane arterial street to a six lane arterial street. Current and projected future traffic levels indicate that Highway 111, Country Club Drive and Cook Street may also require additional traffic lanes . D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Palm Desert is served by Sunline Transit Agency which provides bus service to the Coachella Valley. An efficient bus service can reduce congestion and improve air quality by taking private automobiles off of area streets . Public transit must be convenient and accessible and operate in a timely fashion. 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 E. BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The city and valley wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school and recreational use is only partially established. The lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibits the bicycle from becoming an attractive means of transportation in the city. The city' s recreational equestrian trail system is only partially established. F. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT The city has adopted a Traffic Demand Management ordinance (Ordinance No. 689) . III . GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a circulation system which adequately serves the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents the desires of the community for adequate mobility and accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to guide the city so that both public and private activities contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element. 6 X CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 A. GENERAL Goal 1 : Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Palm Desert. Policy 1 . 1 : The completion of the ultimate circulation system, through the improvement of sub- standard roadway segments and intersections and the construction of missing roadway links and related facilities shall be promoted. Policy 1 .2 : Highway and street widening and improvements shall be supported by requiring development projects to dedicate right-of-way, pay a TUMF fee (Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee) , and/or construct certain improvements as determined necessary to avoid significant traffic/circulation impacts . Policy 1 . 3 : New residential streets should be designed so as to discourage pass-through trips which do 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 not begin nor end within the residential area served by the street. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2 : Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved and planned land uses throughout the city while maintaining a desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections . Policy 2 . 1 : Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for traffic volumes on the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at less than level of service "C", the system performance objective shall be to maintain or improve the current level of service. Policy 2 .2 : Project phasing shall be coordinated with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements to maintain the performance standards objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 and to ensure that improvements are in place when needed. 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 2 . 3 : New development projects shall mitigate off- site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Policy 2 .4 : All new development shall participate in the Transportation Mitigation Impact Fee program. This fee enables circulation improvements to be funded by new development in a manner that maintains the performance objectives specified in Policy 2 . 1 . Policy 2 . 5 : Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall be limited in number and location in order to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and bicycles . Policy 2 . 6 : Secondary access should be required for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited-access arterial . Policy 2 .7 : Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be required at intersections which, based on individual study, are shown to satisfy traffic signal or stop sign warrants . 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 2 . 8 : A program of traffic signal interconnection and computerization shall be implemented to improve traffic progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the city' s traffic signals . Policy 2 . 9 : Guidelines for the determination of appropriate intersection sight distance shall be prepared that are consistent with accepted traffic engineering practice. Policy 2 . 10 : Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in all new or expanded projects as part of construction. Policy 2 . 11: Signalization at major entrances to commercial projects shall be required if determined necessary based on traffic conditions. C. ROADWAY STANDARDS Goal 3 : Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Palm Desert. Policy 3 . 1 : A set of roadway design standards which specify right-of-way, roadway cross-sections, and other design criteria for designated roadway classifications shall be adopted and maintained. Policy 3 .2 : Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts . Policy 3 . 3 : Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a significant, adverse impact on the natural contours of the land; grading for streets shall be minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal into natural appearing surfaces shall be avoided. Policy 3.4 : Private streets shall be required to be improved to public street standards prior to dedication to the city. 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 3 .5 : The use of drought tolerant landscaped medians on arterial streets shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the image of the community. Policy 3 . 6 : Hillside road standards shall be developed, including standards for landscaping, levels of service, road widths, and surface color. D. TRANSIT SYSTEM Goal 4 : Provide a public transportation system which serves the needs of persons living in and/or working in the City of Palm Desert. Policy 4 . 1: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to attain a balance of transportation opportunities, including development of short/long range service plans and implementation of transit improvements . Policy 4 .2 : The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to identify potential park- and-ride facility locations as a means of 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 encouraging increased transit and ridesharing. Policy 4 . 3 : Covered bus shelters shall be provided at every bus stop in the city. Policy 4 . 4 : Where appropriate, the city shall require developers to construct transit facilities such as bus pullouts, covered bus shelters and benches on arterial and collector streets . Pedestrian access shall also be planned to provide breaks in noise barriers or other community wall enclosures . Policy 4 .5: The city shall coordinate with Sunline Transit to establish transit stops adjacent to medical facilities, senior citizen facilities, major areas of employment and shopping centers . E. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Goal 5 : Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 1 : New development and redevelopment projects shall be required to include safe, separate, and convenient paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to encourage these alternate forms of non-polluting transportation. Policy 5 . 2 : Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall give priority to providing continuity and closing gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network. Policy 5 . 3 : Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be required to include bikeways in their street improvement plans, consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes as a condition of project approval . Policy 5 .4 : Development projects shall be required to participate in the funding of planned bikeways which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as an alternative to automobiles . 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 5 : The provision and maintenance of off-street bicycle paths shall be encouraged. Policy 5 . 6 : Bicycle racks shall be required and storage facilities shall be encouraged at new or modified public, commercial, and industrial building sites . Policy 5 . 7 : The installation of sidewalks shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways within commercial and industrial zones and along arterial and secondary streets in residential districts . Policy 5 . 8 : Along arterial and collector roadways, require the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of landscaping between the curb and sidewalk. Policy 5 .9 : The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow accepted traffic engineering practice. 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 5 . 10 : The installation of appropriately located handicapped ramp curb-cuts shall be required for all new roadway construction and significant reconstruction of existing roadways . F. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES At this time horses may not be kept in the city. This may change when the city annexes the Palm Desert Country Club area in the future. The city trails committee is currently working on a revised bikeway plan. Upon completion of the bikeway plan the trails committee will address the issue of equestrian facilities in the city. G. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Goal 7 : Develop and encourage a transportation demand management system to assist in mitigating traffic impacts and in maintaining a desired level of service on the circulation system. Policy 7 . 1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and air pollution, employment generating developments shall provide incentives to 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 employees to utilize alternatives to the conventional automobile such as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, and buses . Policy 7 .2 : Public and private office uses, industrial and commercial businesses shall be encouraged to use flex time, staggered working hours and other means to lessen commuter traffic. Policy 7 . 3 : The use of multiple-occupancy vehicle programs for shopping, business and other uses shall be encouraged to reduce vehicle trips . Policy 7 .4 : State and national legislation directed at encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall be supported. Policy 7 . 5: The AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) shall be supported in their efforts to implement transportation demand management strategies. 17 J CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Policy 7 . 6 : The development and completion of a people mover system within the core commercial area shall be promoted. IV. IMPLEMENTATION Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by the city. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation measures are intended to assist the city in realizing the goals and policies of the Circulation Element: 1 . The Palm Desert Public Works Department and Community Development Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential problem areas and to develop solutions . 2 . Every five years the public works department and community development department shall review and make recommendations to the city council for needed revisions to the city' s buildout circulation plan. 3 . The public works department shall prepare and maintain a circulation facility design manual containing roadway 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 standards which specify right-of-way, number of lanes, typical cross-sections and parking restrictions according to designated arterial classifications . Included will be design guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance, dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians, landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian trails . Hillside road standards for road widths, surface color, grading, pathways, pedestrian areas, walks, landscaping, street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. 4 . The public works department and community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that the design of local street improvement plans will not encourage pass-through vehicle trips within residential developments . 5 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that new or expanded development projects mitigate off-site traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate project phasing with the construction of on-site and off-site circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of service performance standard, provide adequate off-street parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent to a limited access arterial . 6 . The city shall continue to work toward the implementation of improved transit services as a logical alternative to automobile transportation. 7 . The public works department and the community development department shall use the development review process to ensure that proposed developments shall include bikeways and equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail Network Plan. 8 . The public works department shall monitor and manage the city' s Traffic Demand Management Program as delineated in Ordinance No. 689 . V. ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 serve the city, and identifies specific improvements that will be required to implement this plan. CIRCULATION NETWORK j. y. A description of each road classification is as follows : Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes, designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an arterial or major thoroughfare. It is intended to provide a means for movement from within a living, working, or shopping area to the periphery of that area. - Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials to local streets or to traffic destinations . It also serves secondary traffic generators, such as small business centers, schools, and major parks . Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo. Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a landscaped median (if appropriate) , a limited number of cross streets, stacking and turning lanes and 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 parking, intended to move people through and within the community. Arterial Street: A minimum of four lane streets, designed to move people from one part of the community to another, containing few cross streets . Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the community or region. 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Table 1 STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE* LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal . B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70 percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock locations may be more restricted. Longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of free-flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension. D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this level of service is the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of free-flow speed. E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third of free-flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing, or some combination. F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized intersections, resulting in high approach delays . Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. *From arterial highway section of 1985 Capacity Manual 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Schematic cross-sections of each category of arterial roadway are provided in Figure 1 . Variation in right-of-way width and specific road improvements will occur within each of the roadway classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors . In particular, the median width in six-lane and four-lane roadways will vary according to the area being served and the available right-of-way. Typically the median width for six-lane and four-lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1 . The arterial classification listed above may deviate from the standard where physical constraints exist or where preservation of community character dictates special treatment. B. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway' s ability to handle existing and future projected traffic loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element . 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Table 2 ADT CAPACITIES ROADWAY RIGHT- LEVEL OF SERVICE* CLASSIFICATION WIDTH OF-WAY C D E Six-Lane Arterial 90'-104' 110'-120 42,000 48,000 52,000 Four-Lane Arterial 60'-80' 80'-100' 26,000 29,000 32,000 Two-Lane Local Collector 30'-54' 50'-70' 10,000 12,000 14,000 *Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the city will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the city. C. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of serving both existing and future residents while preserving community values and character. The location, 26 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 design, and constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the environment. The street plan designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated in Figure 2 and indicates all of the designated freeways, arterials, major thoroughfares, scenic secondary, secondary, and collector streets . Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan Amendment. Designated streets are shown within the current city limits as well as for the surrounding planning area (sphere of influence) that has been defined for the General Plan Update. The street plan in the Circulation Element indicates a number of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the Palm Desert planning area. The following are the more important improvements that will need to be implemented: 1 . Improvement of the freeway inter-connects at Monterey Avenue and Washington Street at Interstate 10 . 2 . Construction of an all weather crossing at Monterey Avenue where it crosses the Whitewater Storm Channel . 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 3 . Construction of Hovley Lane from its western terminus west of E1 Dorado Drive to its easterly terminus midway between Oasis Club Drive and E1 Dorado. 4 . Construction of a bridge crossing the San Pablo Channel at Magnesia Falls Drive. VI . BIKEWAY PLAN The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is illustrated on Figure 3. Bikeways within the current city limits as well as possible bikeway linkages to adjacent communities within the city limits will consist of one of three types of facilities as follows: Class I Bikeway (Bike Path) : This is a special type of facility that is designated for exclusive use by bicyclists . A bike path may be located adjacent to a roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space. Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but minimized. The minimum paved width for a two-way bike path shall be eight feet. The minimum paved width for a one-way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum two-foot wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the pavement. 28 CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) : A bike lane consists of a paved area for preferential use of bicyclists and is located between the travel lane closest to the curb and the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with M,dog- -- parking off the pavement„tfive feet on curbed streets with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed streets with parking permitted, but without marked parking areas . Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) : This type of bicycle facility refers to a conventional street where bike routes are indicated by sign only. There are not specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III facilities which connect the Palm Desert sphere with the regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be considered as Class III bikeways . 29 EXHIBIT 1 W-ea'1JW ,a-aa' 10, v 1r 1r a' 10 , / i /r •/. .tilt///I r r /ii/i/r./ri COLLECTOR STREET low see wW 04. 1r g 12' 12; tr 1r a' tr 20' �iiu ri /r/ri SECONDARY ROADWAY low wW as ruW 1r Ir 1r s • rr rr >:' W* SCENIC SECONDARY ROADWAY 1W 1vW Ioo'wW 7V tr r 17 tr 1r IV_ 20' MAJOR TF-IO— UGHFAEK 1801-149 R/W 11-1m p" WI-ow /r lr 12,-ly 20' ARTERIAL STREET �k SCENIC EASEMENT (Variable), where appropriate. FIGURE 1 F E 7-3o-s2 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ROADWAY SCALE NTS CROSS SECTIONS CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY OF PALM DESERT CIRCULATION ELEMENT JANUARY 13, 1992 EXHIBIT 3 CIRCULATION ELEMENT BIKEWAY NETWORK 32 lrrvxrtsYx.xY II�Iic.� Q�.fi can '` tU S 4 i r1 N N � 01 U L\ n 111 N En r- t, M, f0 W N ONI x U) a T7 Q N ¢ q Ca O rt3 U �4 maw w uF as ¢ 0 w ¢ LL yy O i �� � 1NlS30 Wltld i0 Atl:l /♦ n �g3VI1NYd30 1N3Wd013A30 AiIM(IWWO`� 03AI333b it City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (619)346-0611 FAX(619)341-7098 February 24 , 1994 Mr. and Mrs . John Foucrier P.O. Box 1757 Palm Desert, California 92261 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Foucrier: This letter is to inform you that the City of Palm Desert is in the process of updating it 's General Plan. As part of the update of the Land Use Element, the General Plan designation for your property at 73- 850 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-200-011-4) is proposed to be changed from Medium Density Residential to Office Professional . The General Plan update will be reviewed by the City Council at its March 10, 1994 meeting. This change will not affect the zoning of your property or it' s use. The change may make it easier for any future change of zone to occur. If you have any questions, please phone me at (119 ) 346-0611 ext. 480 . Very truly yours, JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER /tm Recycled Paper *AYOM R0110 --_ — - UTY OF PALM DESERT BIKE WAY DINAH -S H l000' I I , GERALD f RD D R I -- — r F R A N K $I N A T R A R I V E z # _ 1 # K COUNTRY CLUB DRI E ---- ** * - * -—�--- I u I * , — � OVLEY l4 E EaSi V \ I f •�. 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