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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY/SAN RAFAEL AVENUE C/Z 84-4 1984 PRECISE PLAN— TENTATIVE TRACT ZONE CHANGE PARCEL MAP I VARIANCE . C.U.P. IL REFER T0:__ APPLICANT:_ 7T LOCATION : _ REQUESI- : - - Z +o -3 EXISTING ZONE PREPARATION PROGRESS DATE BY COMMENTS APPLICATION RECEIVED &� r-s LEGAL PUBLICATION SENT /t [% q4 &6s NOTICES SENT 6 FIELD INVESTIGATION 4 It 5es; DEPTS. NOTIFIED <k l 3 %h/ BUILDING ENGINEERING - L c- FIRE _ POLICE RECREATION & PARKS SCHOOL DISTRICT DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS FLOOD CONTROL - PRELIMINARY MEETING STAFF REPORT ! l FINAL PLAN APPROVAL PRECISE PLAN (6) j LANDSCAPING PLAN (5) PLAN. DIRECTOR MOD. (6) HEARINGS & ACTIONS DATE ACTION VOTE r� REVIEW BOARD HEARING ^J 1f s - 14 w P.C. HEARING PUBLISHED P.C. PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT NOTIFIED C.C. PUBLIC HEARING - gq � -ef 1'r'y -7 f i ORDINANCE NO. RESOLUTION NO. EFFECTIVE DATE RECORDED FOR DATA- BANK ZONING MAP CORRECTED UPG If i • City of Palm Desert Transmittal Letter I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council II. REQUEST: Approval of a change of zone from R-2 (single family, maximum one unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq.ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. III. APPLICANTS: STAN F. LITTLE W. FRANK LITTLE 72-668 Bel Air Road P.O. Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 IV. CASE NO: C/Z 84-4 V. DATE: JULY 26, 1984 VL CONTENTS: A. Staff Recommendation B. Discussion C. Draft Ordinance No. D. Planning Commission Minutes involving Case No. C/Z 84-4 E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 971 F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated June 19, 1984 G. Related maps and/or exhibits A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. to second reading. B. DISCUSSION: This request was heard by the planning commission at the meetings of June 5, and June 19, 1984. At the June 5, 1984, hearing, staff recommended denial without prejudice. This was because the property is in an area staff believes needs study. The area, being in an older part of the city, contains a mixture of land uses in varying conditions. Staff, as we have noted in the past, felt a specific plan should be prepared to determine guidelines for future development and rezoning in the north Highway I I I area. Furthermore, the property is not clearly in an area that is high density residential, 7-19 d.u./acre, on the general plan. The property borders an area designation of 5-7 d.u./acre and 7-18 d.u./acre. The planning commission did not agree with staff and asked that the item be continued to allow further study of the request. At the meeting of June 19, 1984, staff explained that the North Highway III Specific Plan would be coordinated with the Year 2000 Strategic Plan and could be started within 2-3 weeks. After considerable discussion, the commission made findings which they felt would support a change of zone. Those findings are noted in the adopted Planning Commission Resolution which is attached. The findings made indicated the request is consistent with the general plan and compatible with the surrounding area, the site is physically suitable for the type of development and the proposed density is suitable, and the project would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. Commissioner Downs then moved, seconded by Commissioner Wood that staff prepare a resolution recommending approval of a change of zone from R-2 to R-3. That motion carried on a unanimous 5-0 vote. That resolution was adopted by the planning commission at the meeting of July 3, 1984, on a 4-0 vote with Chairman Crites absent. -1- ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ONE D.U./4000 SQ. FT. OF AREA) TO R-3 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ONE D.U./2500 SQ. FT. OF AREA) FOR TWO LOTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 220 FEET NORTH OF SAN GORGONIO WAY. Case No. C/Z 84-4 The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, as follows: SECTION 1: That a portion of Ordinance No. 107 referencing Section 25.46.1 of the zoning ordinance, the zoning map (Chapter 35.46 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code) is hereby amended to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "A". SECTION 2: The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Palm Desert Post, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council on this day of , 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: WALTER H. SNYDER, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California /lr >J a! •��\ �'� 60 \\ \ 8 t Q + 4c ,' ��°• ,... . ;,ter_� � ro ,�= r I d'„ `< r, ° l ' `f ay S 1 ,� � N :Nb, y -Nry - �•f� r ,ti� ° I ° IL T° h a f� CZ 1 uo. 7^�y 9 Io• � -- Q/ ' CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL C/Z 84- 4 ORDINANCE NO. 22MMMM o L5ln�WOQ� U A DATE f� MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JUNE 19, 1984 2:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites called the meeting to order at 2:03 P.M. IL EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Wood III. ROL CALL Members resent: Commissioner Downs Commissioner Erwood Commissioner Richards Commissioner Wood Chairman Crites Others Present: Ramon A. Diaz Steve Smith hil Joy A ablay Lind Russell IV. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Commissioner Wood nominated Commissi er Erwood, Commissioner Downs seconded. Carried unanimously 5-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION VL. _ \V11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. C/Z 84-4 - STAN F. LITTLE and W. FRANK LITTLE, !!!! Applicants Approval of a change of zone from R-2 (Single Family, max. one unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (Multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq.ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Mr. Diaz explained why this item was continued from the last meeting and staff continued to recommend denial. Commissioner Richards asked when the North Highway Ill Specific Plan would be . completed in order to recommend approval of this project. Mr. Diaz replied that staff is presently working on the problems and specific areas to be studied, and correlating this study with the Strategic Plan 2000. Mr. Diaz noted he would be discussing the matter with the city manager and hoped to get started within 2 to 3 weeks. Commissioner Richards asked if staff could give Mr. Little an idea when he could reapply for this project. Mr. Diaz explained that studies could show a need in that area other than R-3, but would not know that until staff has opportunity to talk to people who live in the area to see what their feels are, and pointed out that this was the only applicant who has expressed interest in this particular area. Commissioner Richards felt that it was unusual for staff to recommend denial and believed they had been fair to the applicant in their decision. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION TUNE 19, 1984 Commissioner Downs did not see a problem with going ahead with this project. He felt the project would be compatible to the area and if there was an individual who was willing to improve and build on that property, he should be allowed to. Chairman Crites asked staff to give an example of what might be appropriate for that area other than R-3 zoning. Mr. Diaz pointed out that an open space buffer such as a linear park could be appropriate and there were other sorts of possibilities. Chairman Crites asked staff again if they could give the applicant a specific time on when this study would be completed. Mr. Diaz replied about six months; he explained that staff can prioritize the areas and this can be on the top of the list. Commissioner Wood asked if the existing buildings would be effected by this study. Mr. Diaz explained that a linear park would be about 100 feet wide, not necessitating any condemning out of existing adjacent properties. He added that this may not be done but should not make that decision tougher by rezoning at this time. Chairman Crites reopened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. STAN LITTLE, asked to show the commission his proposal. He referred to some exhibits and explained the design of the project, pointing out they would also include upgrading of the existing apartments. Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Little how long he had owned the property. Mr. Little replied since prior to 1950. Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Little if it would affect him financially if he did not start on this project for six months. Mr. Little replied that it would delay the project for a year, but not currently financially bound. Commissioner Richards asked why staff had not prepared a resolution for approval. Mr. Diaz explained that findings for approval were not made by staff and if commission wished, staff could have a resolution for approval, based on the findings described by the commission for the next meeting. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Downs noted a finding was: 1. The project is consistent with the general plan and compatible with the surrounding area. Commissioner Richards noted another finding would be: 2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and the proposed density is suitable. 3. The project would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general'welfare. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to instruct staff to prepare a resolution recommending approval to the city council, based on the findings made by Commissioners Downs and Richards. Carried unanimously 5-0. Clarifications were made to staff by commission in regards to flexibility in zone change requests and recommendations. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 51 1984 C mm' inner Richards asked ' this permit would be for the sole purpose of the d ntal o ice. Mr. Sawa repli yes. C airman Cn s opened t e public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to m ke a presenta ' n. MR. AL CO , 73-081 El Paseo, representative, felt this was an appropriate u or the location and noted it would have low traffic generation. re ested approval. C mmissioner Ri ards ask what the owner intended to do with the swimming p 1. Mr. Cook plied that h intended to keep it and use it for his own private us . Ch irman Cr' es asked if anyone el wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to thi case. ere being none, the publi hearing was closed. Mo ed b Commissioner Richards, secon ed by Commissioner Downs, to approve the fin ngs as recommended by staff. Car "ed unanimously 5-0. Mo by Commissioner Richards, seconded y Commissioner Downs, to adopt Pl ning Commi on No. 958, a roving CUP 84-4, subject to arried unanimously 5- E. Case No. C/Z 84-4 - STAN F. LITTLE, Applicant Request for approval of a change of zone from R-2 (single family, maximum one unit per 4000 sq. ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Mr. Sawa gave the staff report and explained that because the city would be completing a study of the north side of Hwy 111, which would indicate the city's needs, staff is recommending denial without prejudice to allow the applicant to reapply within one year, when the study is completed. Commissioner Downs felt that the applicant was willing to improve this property with his own money and did not understand why the staff would be recommending that he wait. Mr. Diaz pointed out that a change of zone would not do anything. Staff anticipates the study to begin very soon. This matter was fully discussed and it was understood that the study had not begun but would be a matter of months before it did. The study would determine if this change of zone request would fit into the general plan and needs of the city. Chairman Crites opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. STAN LITTLE, 72-668 Bel Air Road, explained that they are proposing one more duplex to existing duplexes. He felt they are improving and upgrading the property and the existing buildings. He requested approval. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Crites, to continue this matter to June 19, at 2:00 p.m. in order to explore the possibility to allow the applicant to proceed with the requested zone change. Carried 4-1 (Wood voting Nay). F, 84-5, 6, 7 and 8, and associated Nelson -7- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.q-I A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO R-3 ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 220 FEET NORTH OF SAN GORGONIO WAY. CASE NO. C/Z 84-4 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 3rd day of July, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearing on June 19, 1984, to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE for approval of a change of zone from R-2 and R-3 for approximately 39,000 square feet located on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way, more particularly described as: Lots 3 and 4, Blk 7, Palma Village Unit 5 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. 80-891', in that the director of environmental services has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared. 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 to justify their actions, as described below: 1. The project is consistent with the general plan and compatible with the surrounding area. 2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and the proposed density is suitable. 3. The project would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in these cases. 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of a change of zone from R-2 to R-3, as shown on the attached Exhibit "A". 3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is -hereby recommended. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of July, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RICHARD ERWOOD, Vice Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary Ar IA- \ 14' O 'b ^ / 01 Qj mg 4Ye' 9ata`h�' M � ♦ M1• f a`v a i a. m __ ou sYl a , 1 —� ry 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OO g' MOO S�UM RESOLUTION NO. ��r� o �,� 84-4 DATE City of Palm Desert Department of Environmental Services Staff Report TO: Planning Commission DATE: June 19, 1984, continued from June 5, 1984 CASE NO: C/Z 84-4 REQUEST: Approval of a change of zone from, R-2 (single family, maximum one unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq.ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. APPLICANTS: STAN F. LITTLE W. FRANK LITTLE 72-668 Bel Air Road P.O. Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 I. BACKGROUND: This case was continued from the meeting of June 5, 1984, at the request of the commission. Staff will be approaching the city council at the meeting of June 28, 1984, to request authorization to proceed with the North Highway III study of which this property is a part. 11. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For the same reasons given at the June 5 hearing, staff continues to recommend denial without prejudice by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , in order to allow the applicant to reapply within one year if a specific plan is completed within that time. III. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Resolution B. Staff report dated June 5, 1984. ST N B. SAWA SS/Ir City of Palm Desert Staff Report TO: Planning Commission DATE: Tune 5, 1984 CASE NO: C/Z 84-4 REQUEST: approval of a change of zone from R-2 (single family, maximum one unit per 4000 sq. ft. of lot area) to R•3 (multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. APPLICANTS: STAN F. LITTLE W. FRANK LITTLE 72-668 Bel Air Road Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 1. BACKGROUND: A. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: The two lots involved are owned by separate persons. The northerly lot which contains approximately 20,500 sq. ft. of area is owned by the applicant and is developed with six older multiple family units in 3 single story buildings with substandard parking. The southerly lot is presently vacant. The southerly property owner has agreed to become an applicant in the proposed request to eliminate a possible spot zoning. B. ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: NORTH: R-2/Multiple Family (4 units) SOUTH: R-3/Multiple Family and Church EAST: R-3 6t R-2/Vacant and .Multiple Family 1.3 units) WEST: R-2/Single Family and Vacant C. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: Medium density residential, 5-7 dwelling units per acre with high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre bordering site on south. II. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: The request to change the zoning from R-2 to R-3 would allow 8 units on the northerly lot which presently contains 6 units. Therefore, two new units and upgrading of the existing six units would occur. Under the existing zoning five units are allowed. The southerly lot (approximately 18,500 sq. ft.), which is owned by the Rector of the Society of Saint Paul who also owns the adjacent property at the corner of San Rafael Avenue and San Gorgonio Way, would permit approximately 7 units instead of 4 units. The property is shown on the general plan land ise element in an area that is medium density residential 5-7 d.u./acre, but bordered on the south by a high density residential 7-18 d.u./acre designation (see attached map). This location on a border is the applicant's justification for the request. The applicant's justification is as follows: "Being on the borderline of designated high density, applicant requests change to R-3 in keeping with surrounding developments. It is the applicant's intent to upgrade the developed property." • 1 C/Z 84-4 Contintued The applicant has also prepared a preliminary site plan indicating how he would propose to add two units if this request is approved. This plan will be available at the meeting. m. ANALYSIS: A. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE: In order to recommend approval of'a change of zone to city council, positive findings justifying the action must be made. Staff does not feel supportable findings can be made at this time because the property is in an area staff believes needs study. The area, being in an older part of the city, contains a mixture of land uses in varying condition. Staff, as we have noted in the past, feels a specific plan should be prepared to determine guidelines for future development and rezoning in the north Highway I I I area. Furthermore, the property is not clearly in an area that is high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre, on the general plan. Therefore, we cannot recommend approval of any change of zone at this time. B. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: From an environmental viewpoint, the approval of a change of zone of this nature will not have a significant impact on the environment. However, since staff is not recommending this change of zone, there is no need to adopt a negative declaration should the planning commission agree with staff. However, a draft negative declaration has been prepared should the planning commission feel findings and justification for a change of zone exist. IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial without prejudice of this request by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , in order to allow the applicant to reapply within one year if a specific plan is completed within that time. V. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Resolution B. Legal Notice C. Land Use Map D. General Plan Excerpt E. Environmental Documentation Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved By: /tm Z$�zr O0 :iDS21 rarst 10 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative C`ode). Case No: C/Z 84-4 Applicant/Project Sponsor: STAN F. LITTLE, 72-668 Bel Air Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Project Description/Location: Change of zone from R-2 to R-3 for 39,000 sq. ft. located on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approxamitely 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. The director of environmental services, 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 Environmental Services RAD/tm May 17, 1984 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE Case No. C/Z 94-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE et .al for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and change of zone from R-2 (single family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way, more particularly described as: Lots 3 be 4, Block 7, Palma Village Unit 5 N I M Il Il v r I — '. i j 1 yZ 1 J 3 > r h l > I I 0 = SUBJECT PROPERTY Il i n N I 7GOR GOHIO � wIlr Ir +ir O[ iCar S T A T E �7H' II G HAW�A Y rr f-7q 1 c1 1 r SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chamber at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. RAMON A. 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Edison - E 15ft. overhead service. 4 is vacant. • LoNfl tSS 4 Z�N NG City of Palm Desert GENERAL PLAN i LAND USE MAP LEGEND V Q High Density 7-18 du/ac E S Elementary School INTERSTATE 10(FREEWAY) Medium OensM 5-7 du/ore CC Civic Center MAJOR HIGHWAY Low Density 3-5du/ae Q Park ��� MAJOR STREET Very Low Density 1-3 du/ac PU Public Utility -- COLLECTOR STREET L� Service Industrial Op Date Palm Preservation —� --- P.D. CITY LIMIT -• Cora Area Commercial and .p p Publld Facilities «••� P.D. SPHERE Related Uses S.PACIFIC RAILROAD District Commercial OFF.P office Professional ® Resort Commercial F7� Golf Course NOTE* RC Regional Commercial Programsve ResearchNOCINTENDED UNLESS STET ALREADY FACILITIES LM MS Middle School K-P-R. Hillside Planned Residential OWNED 8Y AGENCY, HS High School A-H•0• Affordable High Oernity O.S. 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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Negative Declaration TO: (X) Clerk of the Board of Supervisors ( ) Secretary for Resources County of Riverside 1416 Ninth St., Rm 1311 4080 Lemon Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Riverside, CA 92502 FROM: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the public resources code. Project Title/Common Name: Stan Little, C/Z 84-4 Date of Project Approval: August 9, 1984 State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted): N/A Contact Person: Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Project Location: West side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Project Description: Change of zone from R-2 to R-3. This is to advise that the City of Palm Desert has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: 1.The project ( ) will, (X) will not, have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An environmental impact report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the environmental impact report may be examined at the above city hall address. X A negative declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the negative declaration may be examined at the above city hall address. 3. Mitigation measures (X) were, ( ) were not, made a condition of the approval of the project. 4.A statement of overriding considerations ( ) was, (X) was not, adopted for this project. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sau, g!?Je)C4QAL IA► D I tE V Signature Title JAN 2 91985 Date Received for Filing f.iHh:�h .n CLERK o1 Mo BOARD Of SUPER,115W5 Please return date-stamped copy in the enclosed envelope. COuny of Rr + lde.Slall of CaAkrnka g,%;jana�h, Assistant ~ ere\ \`•�c�� , ` . � K ' 4 10 27ft m a R / a i i CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL C/Z 54-4 ORDINANCE NO. E Lru� 0 0� A DATE MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 6, 1985 i C. Case No! C/�4 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for approval of a change of zone adding the Senior Hot.is i ng Overlay to the existing R-1 designation For In.36 acres located on the east side of Monterey Avenrie, S00 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Mr. Drell nave a brief presentetinn. Ch.nirm.nn Crite nncncr', tnp nnhiic testimony and asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION. There being no one, the public testimony wa; clnser . There heinn no rnmments from the commission, Chairman Crites asked for a motinn. Action: Moved by Commissioner Wood. seconded by Commissioner Downs, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. Mnved by Commissioner Wnod. sprondpri by Commissioner Downs, adopting Plannina Commissinn Re-solition No. 10C,5, recommending approval of C/Z 85-4 to city roiinr. il . Carried 5-0. D. Case No. f_/Z 85-6 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Regi.test for approval of a change of zone from R-2 S . P. to O. P. S.P. (office professional , scenic preservation ov(-rlay) for nine lots on the west side of Monterey Avenue south of Fred Waring Drive. Mr. Drell gave a brief outline of the staff report. Chairman Crites asked For and received clarification regarding the 25 font height limit . Chairman Crites opened the nuhlir_ testimony and asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this rase. There being no one, the public_ testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards, approving the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0. 7 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Negative Declaration TO: (X) Clerk of the Board of Supervisors ( ) Secretary for Resources County of Riverside 1416 Ninth St., Rm � 4080 Lemon Street Sacramento, CA 958 �+ � Riverside, CA 92502 FROM: City of Palm Desert A N % 0 1985 73-510 Fred Waring Drive ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Palm Desert, CA 92260 CITY OF PALM DESERT SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the public resources code. Project Title/Common Name: Stan Littl ,�Z 84-4 Date of Project Approval: August 9, 1984 State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted): N/A Contact Person: Stan Sawa, Principal Planner «.. Project Location: West side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Project Description: Change of zone from R-2 to R-3. This is to advise that the City of'Palm Desert has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: I.The project ( ) will, (X) will not, have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An environmental impact report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the environmental impact report may be examined at the above city hall address. X A negative declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the negative declaration may be examined at the above city hall address. 3. Mitigation measures (X) were, ( ) were not, made a condition of the approval of the project. 4.A statement of overriding considerations ( ) was, (X) was not, adopted for this project. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Signature Title JAN 2 91985 Date Received for Filingr.L,1D.A.'.A.vNai CLERK of the UDAaD OF SUFERVISCRS Cl my of RmW94'.State of C&mwnla Please return date-stamped copy in the enclosed envelope. rvQ444 g,4?�%.r�'"' asstna:z ORDINANCE NO. 394 � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY"(( OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING }. AP BY CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-2 (SINGLE FAIC�II4, jS RESIDENTIAL, ONE D.U./4000 SQ. FT. OF AREA)(SINGLE FAMILY RE TO Rp3Ny j OF AREA) FOR TWO SLOTSTIAL ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANONE D.U./2500 S . S 9<,41�-y, SF9g4 RAFAEL AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 220 FEET NORTH oFoF�klo OF SAN GORGONIO WAY. Case No. C/Z 84-4 The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, as follows: SECTION 1: That a portion of Ordinance No. 107 referencing Section 25.46.1 of the zoning ordinance, the zoning map (Chapter 35.46 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code) is hereby amended to read as shown on the attached Exhibit "A". SECTION 2: The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Palm Desert Post, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be d effect thirty s after its adoption.(30) days in full force an Y PASSED, APPR OVED and ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council on this 9th day �of August 1984, by the following vote, to wit: � AYES: JACKSON, KELLY, AND SNYDER NOES: NONE ABSENT: PULUQI AND WILSON i ABSTAIN: NONE i WALTER H. SNYDER, Mayor i j ATTEST: SHEILA R. GI IGAN, C' Clerk City of Palm Desert, Ca ' ornia /lr i 7!� J�( °O ems' r•t+• e� , _ C.0 / JA i0t ; - I \• O \\SAC ``� a � n. ,i �- all C - rr''• Ji Q J J — _r s9/9-r"o' L o a +e CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY 'COUNCIL 2MM C/Z 84- 4 ORDINANCE NO. IWA LSWW A DATE 7 - i i i PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 971 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 TO R-3 ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 220 FEET NORTH OF SAN GORGONIO WAY. CASE N . C/Z 84-4 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 3rd day of July, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearing on June 19, 1984, to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE for approval of a change of zone from R-2 and R-3 for approximately 39,000 square feet located on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way, more particularly described as: Lots 3 and 4, Blk 7, Palma Village Unit 5 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 environmental services has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared. 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 to justify their actions, as described below: 1. The project is consistent with the general plan and compatible with the surrounding area. 2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and the proposed density is suitable. 3. The project would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in these cases. 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of a change of zone from R-2 to R.-3, as shown on the attached Exhibit "A". 3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby recommended, PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of July, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD NOES: NONE - ABSENT: CRITES ABSTAIN: NONE i RICHARD'ERWOOD, Vice Chairman ATTEST: ON A. DIAZ, Secretary /lr Al 4 T 14J-6164 ------------------------ Al ly, ®R' 03 Ax jF r,D 10 /* CITY COUNCIL SUMMARY JULY 26, 1984 C/Z 84-4 - STAN F. & W. FRANK LITTLE, et al, Applicants Ths is a request for a change of zone for two lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. The existing zoning is R- 2 which allows one dwelling unit per 4000 sq.ft. of land area. The requested zoning is R-3 which permits one dwelling unit per 2500 sq.ft. of land area. The main reason for this request is that the R-3 zoning will allow the applicant to add two units to his northern lot which presently contains 6 older units. In addition to adding units, the existing units would be upgraded. JULY 6, 1984 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE Case No. C/Z 84-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE, et. al., for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and change of zone from R-2 (single family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 4000 sq. ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way,more particularly described as: Lots 3 & 4, Block 7, Palma Village Unit 5 The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this project. LN 4 ® = WST I n w SUBJECT PROPERTY "F— l I 1 1 l i I y I S T A T E T� H I Gr H W A Y SAID Public Hearing will be held on July 26, 1984, 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. SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California PUBLISH: Palm Desert Post July 13, 1984 Am 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: June 22, 1984 STAN LITTLE W. FRANK LITTLE 72-668 Bel Air Rd. P.O. Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 CC:/Z4 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of June 19, 1984. Instructed Staff to Prepare a Resolution of Approval for Meeting of July 3, 1984, 7:00 P.M. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the director of environmental services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. RAMON A. DIAZ, SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION RAD/lcr cc: Coachella Valley Water District File r 627-053-015 I 627-142-001 627-112-005 Touraine Pierre J. Etal Ewart J. Main St. Developers Woodrow Adams 4508 Scottsdale, Az. 85251 N 890 Town G Country Road 44472 San Pablo Sco Orange, Ca. 92668 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 627-053-016 627-142-002 627-112-005 City of a Desert � Hutcheson Woodrow Adams 45275 Pri y Pear Ln Box 845 44472 San Pablo Palm Des Ca. 92260 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 627-113-005 627-142-003 627-113-007 Verona Stewart Mary Hutcheson Holmberg, Olga 44476 San Rafael Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Box 845 Park Ave. Cypress, Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Cypress, Ca. 90630 627-085-005 627-142-004 627-141-002 James G. Sattley Inc. Lobeck, James C. Paine, Elmer 72764 Arboleda 44635 Las Flores #H 4944 Cass St.#1101 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 San Diego, Ca. 92109 627-085-006 627-142-005 James G. Sattley Inc. Fuller, David W. FRANK LITTLE 72764 Arboleda P.O. Box 1172 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 73150 Shadow Nit. Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 627-085-007 627-142-010 Andrew Kennedy STAN LITTLE 7438 Bon Air WayColton, Jack 5283 Paoli Way 72-663 Bel Air Rd. La Jolla, Ca. 92037 Long Beach, Ca. 90803 Palm Desert, CA 92260 627-085-017 627-142-011 Andrew Kennedy Glenn Carlton 7438 Bon Air Way 74174 Velardo Dr. La Jolla, Ca. 92037 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 627-085-023 627-142-012 Evelyn Willett 89 Palma Drive 4 Florence Rancho Mirage, Ca. 92270 445ddle,525 San Carlos Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 627-141-011 627-142-013 Elmer Paine 4944 Cass St #1101 4515 McCune 4 San Diego, Ca. 92109 4515 San Carlos Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 627-141-012 627-142-017 Elmer Paine Clark Smith 4944 Cass St. #1101 Box 1111 San Diego, Ca. 92109 Cathedral City, Ca. 92234 627-141-015 627-151-001 Rector of the Society of St.P Robert Drews 44660 San Pablo 925 Thacker St. Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Des Plaines, Ill 60016 t MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JUNE 19, 1984 2:00 P.M. - CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites called the meeting to order at 2:03 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Wood III. ROLL CALL Members Present: Commissioner Downs Commissioner Erwood Commissioner Richards Commissioner Wood Chairman Crites Others Present: Ramon A. Diaz Steve Smith Phil Joy Al Cablay Linda Russell IV. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Commissioner Wood nominated Commissioner Erwood, Commissioner Downs seconded. Carried unanimously 5-0. V. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Case No. C/Z 84-4 - TAN F. LITTLE and W. FRANK LITTLE, Applicants Approval of a change of zone from R-2 (Single Family, max. one unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (Multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq.ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. Mr. Diaz explained why this item was continued from the last meeting and staff continued to recommend denial. Commissioner Richards asked when the North Highway Ill Specific Plan would be completed in order to recommend approval of this project. Mr. Diaz replied that staff is presently working on the problems and specific areas to be studied, and correlating this study with the Strategic Plan 2000. Mr. Diaz noted he would be discussing the matter with the city manager and hoped to get started within 2 to .3 weeks. Commissioner Richards asked if staff could give Mr. Little an idea when he could reapply for this project. Mr. Diaz explained that studies could show a need in that area other than R-3, but would not know that until staff has opportunity to talk to people who live in the area to see what their feels are, and pointed out that this was the only applicant who has expressed interest in this particular area. Commissioner Richards felt that it was unusual for staff to recommend denial and believed they had been fair to the applicant in their decision. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION TUNE 19, 1984 Commissioner Downs did not see a problem with going ahead with this project. He felt the project would be compatible to the area and if there was an individual who was willing to improve and build on that property, he should be allowed to. Chairman Crites asked staff to give an example of what might be appropriate for that area other than R-3 zoning. Mr. Diaz pointed out that an open space buffer such as a linear park could be appropriate and there were other sorts of possibilities. Chairman Crites asked staff again if they could give the applicant a specific time on when this study would be completed. Mr. Diaz replied about six months; he explained that staff can prioritize the areas and this can be on the top of the list. Commissioner Wood asked if the existing buildings would be effected by this study. Mr. Diaz explained that a linear park would be about 100 feet wide, not necessitating any condemning out of existing adjacent properties. He added that this may not be done but should not make that decision tougher by rezoning at this time. Chairman Crites reopened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. MR. STAN LITTLE, asked to show the commission his proposal. He referred to some exhibits and explained the design of the project, pointing out they would also include upgrading of the existing apartments. Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Little how long he had owned the property. Mr. Little replied since prior to 1950. Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Little if it would affect him financially if he did not start on this project for six months. Mr. Little replied that it would delay the project for a year, but not currently financially bound. Commissioner Richards asked why staff had not prepared a resolution for approval. Mr. Diaz explained that findings for approval were not made by staff and if commission wished, staff could have a resolution for approval, based on the findings described by the commission for the next meeting. Chairman Crites asked if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this case. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Downs noted a finding was: 1. The project is consistent with the general plan and compatible with the surrounding area. Commissioner Richards noted another finding would be: 2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and the proposed density is suitable. 3. The project would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to instruct staff to prepare a resolution recommending approval to the city council, based on the findings made by Commissioners Downs and Richards. Carried unanimously 5-0. Clarifications were made to staff by commission in regards to flexibility in zone change requests and recommendations. 2 City of Palm Desert Department of Environmental Services Staff Report TO: Planning Commission DATE: June 19, 1984, continued from June 5, 1984 CASE NO: C/Z 84-4 REQUEST: Approval of a change of zone from R-2 (single family, maximum one unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq.ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. APPLICANTS: STAN F. LITTLE W. FRANK LITTLE 72-668 Bel Air Road P.O. Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 I. BACKGROUND• This case was continued from the meeting of June 5, 1984, at the request of the commission. Staff will be approaching the city council at the meeting of June 28, 1984, to request authorization to proceed with the North Highway III study of which this property is a part. IL STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For the same reasons given at the June 5 hearing, staff continues to recommend denial without prejudice by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , in order to allow the applicant to reapply within one year if a specific plan is completed within that time. III. ATTACHMENTS• A. Draft Resolution B. Staff report dated June 5, 1984. ST N B. SAWA SS/1r City of Palm Desert Staff Report TO: Planning Commission DATE: June 5, 1984 CASE NO: C/Z 84-4 REQUEST: Approval of a change of zone from R-2 (single family, maximum one unit per 4000 sq. ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. APPLICANTS: STAN F. LITTLE W. FRANK LITTLE 72-668 Bel Air Road Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 1. BACKGROUND: A. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: The two lots involved are owned by separate persons. The northerly .lot which contains approximately 20,500 sq. ft. of area is owned by the applicant and is developed with six older multiple family units in 3 single story buildings with substandard parking. The southerly lot is presently vacant. The southerly property owner has agreed to become an applicant in the proposed request to eliminate a possible spot zoning. B. ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: NORTH: R-2/Multiple Family (4 units) SOUTH: R-3/Multiple Family and Church EAST: R-3 & R-2/Vacant and Multiple Family (3 units) WEST: R-2/Single Family and Vacant C. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: Medium density residential, 5-7 dwelling units per acre with high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre bordering site on south. II. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: The request to change the zoning from R-2 to R-3 would allow 8 units on the northerly lot which presently contains 6 units. Therefore, two new units and upgrading of the existing six units would occur. Under the existing zoning five units are allowed. The southerly lot (approximately 18,500 sq. ft.), which is owned by the Rector of the Society of Saint Paul who also owns the adjacent property at the corner of San Rafael Avenue and San Gorgonio Way, would permit approximately 7 units instead of 4 units. The property is shown on the general plan land use element in an area that is medium density residential 5-7 d.u./acre, but bordered on the south by a high density residential 7-18 d.u./acre designation (see attached map). This location on a border is the applicant's justification for the request. The applicant's justification is as follows: "Being on the borderline of designated high density, applicant requests change to R-3 in keeping with surrounding developments. It is the applicant's intent to upgrade the developed property." - 1 - C/Z 84-4 Contintued The applicant has also prepared a preliminary site plan indicating how he would propose to add two units if this request is approved. This plan will be available at the meeting. III. ANALYSIS: A. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE: In order to recommend approval of a change of zone to city council, positive findings justifying the action must be made. Staff does not' feel supportable findings can be made at this time because the property is in an area staff believes needs study. The area, being in an older part of the city, contains a mixture of land uses in varying condition. Staff, as we have noted in the past, feels a specific plan should be prepared to determine guidelines for future development and rezoning in the north Highway 111 area. Furthermore, the property is not clearly in an area that is high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre, on the general plan. Therefore, we cannot recommend approval of any change of zone at this time. B. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: From an environmental viewpoint, the approval of a change of zone of this nature will not have a significant impact on the environment. However, since staff is not recommending this change of zone, there is no need to adopt a negative declaration should the planning commission agree with staff. However, a draft negative declaration has been prepared should the planning commission feel findings and justification for a change of zone exist. IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial without prejudice of this request by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , in order to allow the applicant to reapply within one year if a specific plan is completed within that time. V. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Resolution B. Legal Notice C. Land Use Map D. General Plan Excerpt E. Environmental Documentation Prepared by: — t �O — Reviewed and Approved By: — /tm PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 220 FEET NORTH OF SAN GORGONIO WAY. CASE NO. C/Z 84-4 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 5th day of June, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearing on June 19, 1984, to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE for approval of a change of zone from R-2 to R-3 for approximately 39,000 square feet located on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way, more particularly described as: LOTS 3 and 4, Blk 7, Palma Village Unit 5 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 to justify their actions, as described below: 1. The property is in an area that is in need of a specific plan to determine guidelines for rezoning. 2. The property is not clearly in an area designated by the general plan as high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre, which the proposed rezoning request is for. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning .Commission of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2. That C/Z 84-4 is hereby denied. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 19th day of June, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BUFORD CRITES, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary Am O C >. . .- Zia J .�~=�` '� a• /.1.ae a14.te al 'as er . OI. 44 o I ` J t ozz a, A4 Oy . QA'AAv Fe:�' azalcr � � �Z e � :ae4• �t Otd ur IOoe ♦n °07 RT 1 Iw; r " Topographic conture Op Rif /4 � Z 2 line • • 1 ° �— (sandy, flat) ; M1 4 WWW y (r �! OD u l!� I' 19 m Vie > 4• a boq C`'t I� ,.a.a j w /42 • ��.su � ft ~ •0 �j lsij // 5 ! � TRA /924 OIL '087 VAS ! >> •r �" p .• z 44. 99.7 ` /� • r t° K CDO29 75 ° Y ' • p II�� �t g • p f �.» F `aa _ p Lot I i•�d Q " p\ C 1 � •" •7 O .� w 045 A_� v I 4 1 p s fe, _ n•w 1.04 AC J i i I�•�}� 0 [\ u 0.91j_���qr ea \ Easement line for �_ _ , =EK sting structures on lot 3 So. Calif. Edison Lot 4 is vacant. 15ft. overhead service. L4440 L151-9 44 ZON 1 !JG City- of Palm Desert GENERAL PLAN i ' HAND USE MAP LEGEND \ Hign Density 7-18 du/aa ES Elementary School INTERSTATE 10(FREEWAY) \V Medium Density 5-7 du/CC CC Civic Center MAJOR HIGHWAY Low Density 3-5du/ac Op Pork s MAJOR STREET Very Low Density 1-3 du/cc: P U Public Utility COLLECTOR STREET Service industrial Dp Date Palm Preservation - --•- P.D. CITY LIMIT Core Area Commercial and .p F Public Facllties •�� P D. SPHERE Related Uses eu!!;;PPPi 11!PIIiW S.PACIFIC RAILROAD District Commercial OFF.P Office Professional Resod Commercial Golf Course NOTE' RC Regional Commercial BUA Cooperative Research SPECIFIC LOCATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES Programs NOT INTENDED UNLESS SITE ALREADY MS middle School H.P.R. Hillside Planned Residemlal OWNED BY AGENCY. i HS Hign School A.H.D. Affordable High Density -- T i O.S. Open Space e 5 3 ' '0 V1 22 23 / %' F,psrar 25 2e 27 26 . ' 26 / /p .36.TH- AVE-* /���/��I////i/✓ // - ___—_--___ .5 - ..-_�--- - FRANK -51'^IATRa-BR(VE- PE HOVLEY P — -- z � . �A CCLI'l f PARK VIEW OR or E Ac / 2 23 24 STATE .HIGHWAY 111 j EL PASEO 999 �r May 17, 1984 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE Case No. C/Z 84-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE et .al for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and change of zone from R-2 (single family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way, more particularly described as: Lots 3 & 4, Block 7, Palma Village Unit 5 N I N A A V R U _ < --- -_ © rAY C ,-ALIM1A J 3.� < I m A V M1 < > SL s I I . a ROYAL L = O < I = SUBJECT PROPERTY US > 1 A N SGOR GORIO WAY I b 5:u 0 R 0 Fill ' ® � � I 111V . eau Df SEAT S TE A T E H I G H W A Y 1 1 1 /rrrrrTTrrr� rT1 147---------- w s SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chamber at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission PUBLISH: Desert Post May 25, 1984 1 - 73=510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code). Case No: C/Z 84-4 Applicant/Project Sponsor: STAN F. LITTLE, 72-668 Bel Air Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Project Description/Location: Change of zone from R-2 to R-3 for 39,000 sq. ft. located on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approxamitely 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. The director of environmental services, 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 Environmental Services RAD/tm r 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: June 119 1984 Stan F. Little W. Frank Little 72-668 Bel Air Rd. P.O. Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Re:///C/Z 8 4 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of June 5, 1984. Continued to June 19, at 2:00 p.m. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the director of environmental services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. ' wp��/v V RAMON A. DIAZ, SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION RAD/lcr CC: File City of Palm Desert Staff Report TO: Planning Commission DATE: June 5, 1984 CASE NO: /Z 84-4 REQUEST: Approval of a change of zone from R-2 (single family, maximum one unit per 4000 sq. ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family, one unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. APPLICANTS: STAN F. LITTLE W. FRANK LITTLE 72-668 Bel Air Road Box 1172 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92261 I. BACKGROUND: A. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: The two lots involved are owned by separate persons. The northerly lot which contains approximately 20,500 sq. ft. of area is owned by the applicant and is developed with six older multiple family units in 3 single story buildings with substandard parking. The southerly lot is presently vacant. The southerly property owner has agreed to become an applicant in the proposed request to eliminate a possible spot zoning. B. ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: NORTH: R-2/Multiple Family (4 units) SOUTH: R-3/Multiple Family and Church EAST: R-3 & R-2/Vacant and Multiple Family (3 units) WEST: R-2/Single Family and Vacant C. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: Medium density residential, 5-7 dwelling units per acre with high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre bordering site on south. II. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: The request to change the zoning from R-2 to R-3 would allow 8 units on the northerly lot which presently contains 6 units. Therefore, two new units and upgrading of the existing six units would occur. Under the existing zoning five units are allowed. The southerly lot (approximately 18,500 sq. ft.), which is owned by the Rector of the Society of Saint Paul who also owns the adjacent property at the corner of San Rafael Avenue and San Gorgonio Way, would permit approximately 7 units instead of 4 units. The property is shown on the general plan land use element in an area that is medium density residential 5-7 d.u./acre, but bordered on the south by a high density residential 7-18 d.u./acre designation (see attached map). This location on a border is the applicant's justification for the request. The applicant's justification is as follows: "Being on the borderline of designated high density, applicant requests change to R-3 in keeping with surrounding developments. It is the applicant's intent to upgrade the developed property." - 1 - i C/Z 84-4 Contintued The applicant has also prepared a preliminary site plan indicating how he would propose to add two units if this request is approved. This plan will be available at the meeting. III. ANALYSIS: A. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE: In order to recommend approval of a change of zone to city council, positive findings justifying the action must be made. Staff does not feel supportable findings can be made at this time because the property is in an area staff believes needs study. The area, being in an older part of the city, contains a mixture of land uses in varying condition. Staff, as we have noted in the past, feels a specific plan should be prepared to determine guidelines for future development and rezoning in the north Highway III area. Furthermore, the property is not clearly in an area that is high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre, on the general plan. Therefore, we cannot recommend approval of any change of zone at this time. B. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: From an environmental viewpoint, the approval of a change of zone of this nature will not have a significant impact on the environment. However, since staff is not recommending this change of zone, there is no need to adopt a negative declaration should the planning commission agree with staff. However, a draft negative declaration has been prepared should the planning commission feel findings and justification for a change of zone exist. IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial without prejudice of this request by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. , in order to allow the applicant to reapply within one year if a specific plan is completed within that time. V. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Resolution B. Legal Notice C. Land Use Map D. General Plan Excerpt E. Environmental Documentation Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved By: / ZVI� /t m a PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAN RAFAEL AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 220 FEET NORTH OF SAN GORGONIO WAY. CASE NO. C/Z 84-4 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 5th day of June, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE for approval of a change of zone from R-2 to R-3 for approximately 39,000 square feet located on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way, more particularly described as: LOTS 3 and 4, Blk 7, Palma Village Unit 5 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 to justify their actions, as described below: 1. The property is in an area that is in need of a specific plan to determine guidelines for rezoning. 2. The property is not clearly in an area designated by the general plan as high density residential, 7-18 d.u./acre, which the proposed rezoning request is for. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2. That C/Z 84-4 is hereby denied. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of June, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary /tm o C / t I � •J � Jr u. .rm 1 to ��:• �a _ � .. » --r it is 11r 44 I,M � Ely. 0174t.e17 .s A lit j;' JO ^ Topographic conture o e ° RPf 1/AL it Z2 ° IVDt1 /4 line — _ �jZ (sandy, flat) f ,1 h /B m �B 4j VA V I 142 M1 OIL1�� �01;4• ly $ Y TRA /824 Qi ~ rog.7 4 k76 IRIS, (COD too \ a (�fr S • LOOT • J ♦ �_ `•� ? ]fig - ,.+� Q a. V45 A. }� It I �1 • o leJ, _ _ �.� 1.04 At • &S � V A " 24 m _ _t-IN Easement line for So. Calif. Edison _ _. _i =Existing structures on lot 3 15ft. overhead service. Lot 4 is vacant. �b�Nt� L15 T ?-A:)W IJG -PSI . � .t MUM City- of Palm Desert GENERAL PLAN �' LAND USE MAP — LEGEND ' High Density 7-I8 du/ac E S Elementary School INTERSTATE 10(FREEWAY) Medium Density 5-7du/ac CC Civic Center MAJOR HIGHWAY Low Density 3-5du/ac O Park MAJOR STREET Very Low Density 1-3 du/oc PU Public Utility COLLECTOR STREET Service Industrial DP Date Palm Preservation —..---- P.D. CITY LIMIT i Core Area Commercial and .pp Public Facilities P.D. SPHERE i Related Uses S.PACIFIC RAILROAD District Commercial OFFP Office Professional i Resort Commercial Golf Course © NOTE' RC Regional Commercial Cooperative Research SPECIFIC LOCATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES BLM Programs NOT INTENDED UNLESS SITE ALREADY MS Middle School H.P.R. Hillside Planned Residential OWNED BY AGENCY. HS High School A.H.O. Affordable High Density O.S. Open Space I ; I S 14 13 :. IB �5 14 ! I I 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 i i �qTF : ... 26 25 /�� /0 2e 27 26 / ---- - j4 ' JC`\ 36 I 31 32��% �/ei� ••.,•:1 i 35 1 �• j�/// ,/ t t ____ 1 _T __FitANK-:SI1. A7f2Q--BRtVE-• ///' L._ 1 5 �j / {'3 I 2 w: COUNTRY LUB-OR p /PF i • / I jNOVLEY ANE � n 42 ND ^/ P ¢ / - rAVENU$---i CAHO. 0 14 IL Iz P 7 PARK VIEW DR. •• o-ME ` '. .. DESER aFF 1. 2 23 EL PASEO STATE HIGHWAY III R ' I --------------- T J: PF 1 May 17, 1984 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE Case No. C/Z 84-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by STAN F. LITTLE et al for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and change of zone from R-2 (single family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 4000 sq.ft. of lot area) to R-3 (multiple family residential, maximum one dwelling unit per 2500 sq. ft. of lot area) for 2 lots on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approximately 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way, more particularly described as: Lots 3 & 4, Block 7, Palma Village Unit 5 IIIIIIIIIIIII �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiIiI; _ 1 1 0 H A Y N U < < 'E II I N 0 AY 0 nTALI h'A �y O J Z J < m > V N < > h < 1 2 J I �W Y < ROYAL L mu O W = 6 < _ ' SUBJECT PkOPERTY w v 3GOR GONIO i WA` 8 u n I < ® � ® 4L '_ 55ANORO ply �L LM DESCFi S T A T E H I G H W A Y 11 1 SAID public public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chamber at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission PUBLISH: Desert Post May 25, 1984 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code). Case No: C/Z 84-4 Applicant/Project Sponsor: STAN F. LITTLE, 72-668 Bel Air Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Project Description/Location: Change of zone from R-2 to R-3 for 39,000 sq. ft. located on the west side of San Rafael Avenue, approxamitely 220 feet north of San Gorgonio Way. The director of environmental services, 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 Environmental Services RAD/tm 1 ? PROOF OF PlUlLICATION This space is ft, le County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5 C.C.P.) cin r' rn STATE OF CALIFORNIA, �, County of Riverside oCID = �1 n I am d citizen Of the United States and d CITY OF ALM L3 SERT resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to Proof of Publication of or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of the ,,, .CASE NO . c/z 84-4 1] .......... DESERT POST....................... ...................................I...................... ! Paste Clipping ..............................................:..... of Notice a newspaper of general circulation, printed of In This Space and published ......Ai.:xe.gX1y............. in the City of ......XA m..Rese.rx......... County of Riverside, and which news- paper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior ;gym m o Court of the County of Riverside, State of California, underthedateof...] OJ.5 19 .0.4, pp0t a Gtlr Case Number ..8.3h5.8......; that the notice, s I of which the annexed is a printed copy (set " a 9e in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire D issue of said newspaper and not in any a..o a sea supplement thereof on the following dates, " O to-wit: .I CITY OF PALM DESERT LEDAI NBTICE a'Desert ................5(25............................. Caso NOC28a4 an 9C f NOTICES"HEREB G eel D. a 5 all in the year Mali. paouc�MaingTvlll"ee,4a"66t« Ina�almgDesert Planning�Cam 1 certifymisswno.cons oer 'egaest o (or declare) under penalty of sTANFyLIrrLEelSno aov+b+"a'f Perjury that the foregoing is true and a Megan a Uaaara Erns menlal,Jmpect'eiM flange�b�one Correct. Irom'R "singie�tam7l�resiaenU'e1 Dated at......Palm.D.e..s..e...rt ................. .. California,this....25...dayof....MaY 19 ,84 net re Frse copies of this blank form maybe secured from: CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER SERVICE BUREAU, INC. Legal Advertising Clearing House 120 West Second St., Las Angeles, Calif. 90012 Telephone. (20) 625.2541 Please request GENERAL Proof at Publication when orderina this form. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: Director of Environmental Services FROM: Director of Public Works SUBJECT: C/Z 84-4 - STAN F. LITTLE DATE: May 17, 1984 No requirements. 6RVcLELLAN, P.E. ARC:BDM/msG c/rygoF�Fryj3B a ry 9 F` DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR C Z 8 4-4- Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by City ordinance, shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master Drain- age Plan, to the specifications of the Director of Public Works. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the private engineer. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting, as required by ordinance and the Director of Public Works , shall be installed in accordance with City standards. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required by ordinance, to the City Engineer for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. The subdivider shall submit "as-built" plans prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid. Landscaping maintenance on shall be provided by the homeowner' s association. Existing utilities on shall be undergrounded. Traffic safety striping on shall be provided to the specifications of the Director of Public Works. A traffic control plan must be submitted to and approved by the Director of Public Works before placing pave- ment markings. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required by ordi- nance, to the City Engineer for checking and approval prior to issuance of any per- mits. Dedication of feet of right-of-way on shall be done prior to issuance of any permits and approval of plans. Installation of curb and gutter at _ feet from centerline, matching paving and sidewalk on Waiver of access to except at approved locations shall be granted on the final map. Close unused driveway with full heighth curb and gutter. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by Public Works Department and a surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior (to this map recording) (building permits being issued) . Full improvement of interior streets based on (60' residential )(private)(industrial ) street standards. Installation of one-half landscaped median in or cash payment for one-half the cost of landscaped median at the option of the Director of Public Works. Traffic analysis to be prepared for the project. If traffic signal (s) are warranted, the developer shall install them (and be reimbursed by City for _% of cost). Installation of sewers to serve this project. Size, number and location of driveways to Public Works specifications. Only driveway approach(es) will be allowed to serve this property. Size and location to Public Works specifications . No ( ) requirements. (`Brtaa—ee Palm 2edert Water & Services aAjtrict 44.500 PORTOLA AVENUE BOX 161 PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92261 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Phone:(619)346-6338 ROBERT C.H. LAWMAN,President R.CLAIR McDONOUGH C SHARON K. EPPS �3� 631YL �' PHYLLIS GRIGGS, District Secretary !A' I'f 'April 30, 1984 0 1984 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Mr. Ramon Diaz CITY OF PALM DESERT Director, Enviromental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert , California 92260 Re : Case No. C/Z 84-4 , Stan F. Little Lots 3 and 4 , Block 7 , Palma Village Unit No. 5 Dear Mr. Diaz : In response to your letter regarding the above referenced project, we would like to make the fallowing comments : 1. The District requests to review the plans to upgrade the developed property in order to make further comments . 2 . If there are any walls or fences , existing or proposed along the west property line , the owner shall execute an agreement that provides that if at any time in the' . future the water main requires repair: the owner shall pay for all costs related to the repair including removal and replacement of the wall and any improvements in the vicinity of the required repair. 3 . There is an existing fire hydrant 220 ' north of Lot 3 along San Rafael Avenue. The addition of any new fire hydrants or the relocation of any existing , if required by the City Fire Marshall would be completed at the owners expense . The cost of any hydrant improvements would be furnished by the District upon request . If you have any questions in regard to the above , please do not hesitate to contact us . Ve� y yours , Phyllis Griggs , S'ecretary PFG :vs �- RIVERSIDE COUNTY ,E� CAL�f �d�m FIRE DEPARTMENT 31 r C UNTY '` IN COOPERATION WITH THE orCALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY RIVER ID .....�.i;` Qb DAVID L.FLAKE EMt F FIRE CHIEF 210 WEST SAN JACINTO AVENUE April 20, 1984 PERRIS,CALIFORNIA 92370 TELEPHONE:(714)657.3183 4 C`K ^ 7,RANCHO MIRAGE FIRE STATION 70-800 HIGHWAY in RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 Ramon Diaz APR2 4198� Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert ENVIRONMENTAL CF PALA1 DESERT ENTAI. SERVICES 73S10 Fred IVaring Drive CiTT Palm Desert, CA 92260 Reference: C/Z No. 84-4; Applicant: Little Dear Mr. Diaz: I have no comment on this case. Fire protection requirements will be established when applicant submits specific plans for precise plan approval. Sincerely, DAVID L. FLAKE ?ire m BYc Marshal to 19D45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CAUFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 LEPAFaMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY pREf.II'IQIARY REVIEW OF FLANS THIS IS Mr A PLAN CFflr'LX! Cct4mm: BEFORE ANY FMMIER CCtr>faTLs CAN BE MADE, ADDITIONAL UOTIM ON IS \ !AID FCR REVIEI?. . . �I COT= ARCHrIECrMAL DRAWIIIGS AND SPECIFICMMIS o2fL= STRUCI'= DRAWMS AMID CAT a A=NS rrr9rFra' H.V.A.C. , ELECTRICAL AND FMOING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS COLTl= TI1Z8 24 EMW OM=A=l D0MMTLATl ATE MADING PLANS 'Q OIHER kE P , SR. DATE DIREC OR OF BUILDING & SAFETY YIATER ESTABLISHED IN 1918 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY �/ST RICj COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058• COACHELLA,CALIFORNIA 92236•TELEPHONE(619)3982651 DIRECTORS OFFICERS RAYMOND R.RUMMONDS,PRESIDENT LOWELL O.WEEKS,GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TELLIS CODEKAS,VICE PRESIDENT BERNARDINE SUTTON,SECRETARY JOHN P.POW ELL REDWINE AN D SHERRILL,ATTORNEYS PAUL W.NICHOLS April 23, 1984 STEVE D.BUXTON File: 0163. 11 0721. 1 Department of Environmental Services Fc�RON�'fN G 70 City of Palm Desert Op T,q� Post Office Box 1977 Palm Desert, California 92261 pqC� O SfRTfS Gentlemen: Subject: Change of Zone 84-4, Portion of N04, Section 20, T5S, R6E, San Bernardino Meridian This area is shown to be subject to shallow flooding and is designated Zone A0, depth one foot on Federal Flood Insurance rate maps which are in effect at this time. However, we expect the maps to be revised due to the construction of the Palm Valley Stormwater Project. The District will furnish sanitation service to this area in accordance with the current regulations of this District. This area shall be annexed to Improvement District Nos. 54 and 80 of Coachella Valley Water District for sanitation service. Yours very truly, 1 Lowell 0. Weeks General Manager-Chief Engineer CS:ra cc: Riverside County Department of Public Health, Indio TRUE CONSERVATION USE WATER WISELY •�� D Q FORM UV®R(S � - • C��4� �G� pQL�[� DG�C�G _ II 45 276 FrOck0y Pmv Lene9 PeOeo Deeavt9 C&2224 C;- ANGII.i Of ZONE lA1PPLOCA5iOON FORK : adepartmont.aQ anwOm InmerAeO semn0ces a p0ennOng d0T18000% a Stan F_ T_.i_t_t_1_e _ Applicant (please print) 72-668 Bel .Air 340-3401/347 863lx265 Mailing Address Telephone Palm Desert, CA 92260 City State Zip-Code REQUEST! (Describe specific nature of approval requested). From R-2 to R-3 for lots 3 & 4 of Blk 7 MB 020-040 Palma Village Unit 5 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Blk 7 MB, 020-040 Palma Village Unit 5 N1 F- 4TAEL Ayr, Lot 4 of Blk 7 MB, 020-040 Palma Villaqe Unit 5 ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 6 7141n1n-6 & 6 7141019-1 EXISTING ZONING R-2 Property Owner Authorization The undersigned states that they are the owner(a) al the property described herein and hereby give author- Izatlon for me fliln itll -application. March 28, 1984 i nature Date Agreement absolving the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities relative to any deed restrictions. I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, Absolve MO City of Im sort of III blllties regarding any deed restrictions Mat mo a ma to a pro r d scribed herein. March 28, 1984 Signal a Date Applicant's Signature March 28. 1984 ignat a Date (FOR STAFF USE ONLY) Environmental Status UAccepted by: � / C1�72 ❑ Ministerial Act E.A. No. ®' Categorical Exemption c m mo. Negative Declaration Other Reference Case No. ZWRONe CNT WW1C6 ♦Te oil-eY Supporting Data: 1. Name of Applicant W. Frank Little & Stan F. Little 2. This request is made for property described as: Exact legal description Lot 3 of Blk 7 MB, 020-040 Lot 4 of Blk 7 NB, 020-040 Palma Village Unit 5 3, Total area of site: 35,000 sq. ft. if more than 1 zone requested, give su total for each 4. Existing Zoning: des-2 cribe here-or—attach map 5. Proposed Zoning: R-3 describe here or attach map 6. Assessor' s Parcel No. : 627141010-6 & 627141015-1 7. The property is located at 44-591 San Rafael, Palm Desert street address between San Carlos and San Pablo street street 8. The present use of the property is Lot 3 is multiresidential, lot 4 is vacant 9. General Plan Designation: Borderlines high density designation area 10. The applicant offers the following reasons to justify the request for a Change .of Zone: Being on the borderline of designated high density, applicant r=,Psts rhanna tn_ R-3 in keeping with surrounding develoarents T is tha arnlinan+ + iFy upgrade the developed property. 11. The applicant shall submit a minimum of twelve (12) accurate scale drawings of the site (one colored) and the surrounding area showing: - existing streets and property lines - existing structures - access and utility easements - topographic contours at intervals of not more than two (2) feet. 12. The applicant shall submit a list of all owners of property located within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. The list shall be keyed to a map showing the location of these properties and shall include the name and address as shown on the latest available assessment role of the Riverside County Assessor's Office. 13. The applicant shall submit a completed Environmental Assessment form. 14. The applicant shall provide such additional information as the Director of Environmental Services may require to determine whether the granting of a Change of Zone would endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare. The application may be filed only by the owner of said property and shall be signed by the owner or by a person with a Power of Attorney, in writing (attached) from the owner authorizing the application or by the Attorney-at-Law for the owner. Indicate your authority below: I am the owner of said property. I am the agent for the owner of said property (attach written authorization) . I have a Power of Attorney from the owner authorizing the application I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Palm Desert this 5th day of April 19g4 _. AGREF3dIIdT TO JOIN IN AN APPLICATION OF ZONE-MANGE. Whereas, the undersigned own an uninproved lot within the City of Palm Desert identified as 627-14 141 lot #4 on San Rafael, We do now declare our intent to join with and participate in the application of W. F. Little and Associates, owners of the northly adjoining lot, in their application to the City to rezone both lots from the current status of R-2 to a proposed status of R-3. Further, it is our understanding that the proposed expenses of said application will be the responsibility of W. F. Little & Associates. by AAA Date Witness > J iB JC I -1 u a Ql 2 , lu ; � c .. 1112 0 n o /5 EX. � as 0224e.e r a v /7 0 �: "s. ° oz3kr Topographic conture o R P.0 2 2--L R� 2 line " 14 (sandy, flat) ° N / 0• o �/ / Zo 7 b " a,• 9 ',• ,/ v he C a m V 0.26 ro all e m°m142 9 r � _� ^ , 75 n/ v l8 . �f e3 ° R A? ? 0 a a 5 /9 oz:ar• 4� V I Ut 4 / TRA 1824 0;� 99.7 ''• 76 y Io b I �p /o 0/64c- 0 8 /Ly { �q 5 ro j a R� n �a 4 /0 © ° Q/�7 7 `s. 0 45 Ac. h .�� 6 ° �l_ — y". 104 ae k i 61 � r r� v •.�' 11 o V —`9`9O �- bs 24 e 0 ..._ --.. ..r.'. - ,-,.. �._ _ • \� .S,.c--.-w).-+fir.........n-..��.-..1_/ Easement line for - _ _I =Existing structures on lot 3 So. Calif. Edison Lot 4 is vacant. 15ft. overhead service. 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 REQUEST FOR C01•111ENTS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. CASE NO: G`Z - 4 - PROJECT: C+C I (0-S APPLICANT: STAt,J r�, L -r-n --E Enclosed please find materials describing a project for which the-following is being requested: C_"40G1 g of 3>nK)t�, -4`050 _ M IZ 2 (01.1v UNIT Par- 4000 To R-3 (ONE UNIT f'�� 25oc� D GOl- SfZ Fo>: P� S4• rr I > -lGTL( I CC-6. 5!D8 O� GJL�.1.1 �hi=l- T�� 0►.1 � WEcT av^ 225 5 n�az`r�-b o� �,n C.s>.o,Zc�,,o�,o W � nb Qs ; � � � A� L41 -o(a Po�L s z N i✓ y Sic. z o. ?'S S' , K(o a= The attached data was prepared by the applicant and is being for comments and recommended Conditio it forwarded to you in the probable impacts on the naturalsenvironmentl(e.g. City is interested and on public resources (e.g. demand for schools, hospitals, and air pollution) ation, sewage treatment, etc, ), , parks, power gener- Your comments and recommended condi office prior to 5:00 tions of a roval must be received by this the Land Division Committee at��heirm eting of � R4 in order to he discussed by The Land Division Committee (comprised of Director oof f Enviromm �Cal Service:, City Building Official , City Engineer, Fire Marshal and a representative Services, CVWD) will discuss the comments and recommended conditions of approval and will forward them to the Planning Commission through the staff report. Any informa- tion received by this office after the receipt deadline will not be discussed by the Land Division Committee nor will it be fonarded to t for consideration, he Planning I;omnission Sinc •y, Ramon A. //,az b r Director of Environmer�o Services PLEASE RETURN MAP WITH C0MMENTS CASE NO. Cu$lwr (DO Tom_ Tl Turn =C £= �{�o o •\� Environmental Assessment Form TO THE APPLICANT: Your cooperation in completing this form and supplying\the information requested will expedite City review of your application pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The City is required to make an environmental assessment on all projects which it exercises discretionary approval over. Applications submitted will not be considered complete until all information necessary to make the environmental assessment is complete. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1 . Name, address , and telephone number of owner, applicant or project sponsor: W. Frank Little , Box 1172 Palm Desert, Ca. 346-1283 2. Name, address and telephone number of person L.: be contacted con- cerning the project (such as architect, engineer, or other repre- sentative) : Stan F. Little 72-668 Bel Air Palm Desert Ca 340-3401 347-RAII 265 3. Common name of project (if any) : 4. Project location (street address or general location) : 44-591 San Rafael, Palm Desert 5. Precise legal description of property (lot and tract number, or meets & bounds): Lot 3 Blk 7 MB 020-040 Palma Village Unit 5 6. Proposed use of the site (project for which the form is filed; describe the total undertaking, not just the current application approval being sought) : oo ff Construction of duplex & relandscaping/fencin(T ok) f� 3 7. Relationship to arger project or series of prc :ts (describe how this project relates to other activities, phases, and develop- ments planned, or now underway) : develop- OD Seek to complete propertys potential development. 8. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, to go forward, including those required by the City, Regional , State and Federal agencies (indicate sub- sequent approval agency name, and type of approval required) : none EXISTING CONDITIONS: 9. Project site area: 20,500 sq. ft. m/1 Size of property in sq. ft. or acreage) 10. Present zoning: R2 (Proposed zoning): R3 11 . General Plan land use designation: Multi-residential 12. Existing use of the project site: Multi-residential 13. Existing use on adjacent properties: (Example - North, Shopping Center; South, Single Family Dwellings; East, Vacant, etc. ). East,North,West: Multiresidential South:Dm-ediate lot vacant, but multiresidential beyond. 14. Site topography (describe) : Fiat s sandy 15. Are there any natural or manmade drainage channels through or adjacent to the property? NO X YES 16. Grading (estimate number of cubic yards of dirt being moved) : Minimal, property is allready developed re: grading, etc. 17. List the number, size and type of trees being removed: Older trees to be replaced. Net change will be significant numbers added. 18. Describe any cultural , historic, or scenic aspects of the project site: None. �I C. 19. Residential Project (if not residential do NOT answer) A. Number and type of dwelling units (Specify no. of bedrooms) : Pronosed• Dilplex- 1 1hedroco, 1 2 hedrm B. Schedule of unit sizes:—bu,rox14nn s fr C. Number of stories 1 Height 10 mn feet. D. Largest single building (sq. ft. ) 1400 (hgt. ) 10 m/1 E. Type of household size expected (population projection for the project): Add three individuals . F. Describe the number and type of recreational facilities : none. G. Is there any night lighting of the project: Yes, landscape & security H. Range of sales prices or rents: 3 250 to $ 300 I. Percent of total project devoted to: Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 % Paving, including streets. . . . . . . . . . . 15 % Landscaping, Open, Recreation Area . . . . . . 20 % L. 20. Commercial , Industrial , Institutional or Other Project: A. Type of use(s) and major function(s) (if offices, specify type & number): B. Number of square feet in total building area: C. Number of stories Height feet. D. Largest single building (Sq. Ft. ) (Hgt. ) E. Number of square feet in outdoor storage area: F. Total number of required parking spaces number provided G. Hours of operation: H. Maximum number of clients, patrons , shoppers, etc. , at one time: I. Maximum number of employees at one time: J. If patron seating is involved, state the number: K. Is there any night lighting of the project: Yes No L. Percent of total project devoted to: Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % Paving, including streets. . . . . . . % Landscaping and Open Space (Recreation). . % Are the following . ;ems applicable to the project its effects, Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). i YES NO 21 . Change in existing features of hillsides, or substantial alteration of ground contours. X 22. Change in the dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in the project vicinity. X 23. Subject to or resulting in soil errosion by wind or flooding. X 24. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. X 25. Change in existing noise or vibration level in the vicinity. Subject to roadway or airport noise (has the required acoustical report been / y submitted?) X 1 26. Involves the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances , flammables or explosives. X 27. Involves the use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy. X 28. Changes the demand for municipal services X (police, fire, sewage, etc. ) 29. Changes the demand for utility services , beyond those presently available or planned in the X near future. 30. Significantly affects any unique or natural X features, including mature trees. 31 . Change in scenic views or vistas from existing X residential areas or public land or public roads. X 32. Results in the dislocation of people. YES NO 33. Generates controversy based on aesthetics or X other features of the project. [ ] Additional explanation of "yes" answers attached. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation, to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements and information presented are true and correct to the best of my,knowledge and belief. Stan F. Lit le W. 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