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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNO. 35 IRONWOOD CC TRAIL EASEMENT CIrY OE Pili. � DESERT 73-5io FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346—o6i I FAX: 760 340-0574 info@palm-desert.org February 13, 2004 Mark A. Schmidt, Esq. Bryan Cave, LLP 2020 Main Street, Suite 600 Irvine, California 92610 Dear Mr. Schmidt: Subject: Trail Easement Between Ironwood Country Club and The Cit of Palm Desert Enclosed is fully executed copy of the subject document. The County of Riverside has officially recorded the Trail Easement as Document Number 2004-0030692 on January 15, 2004. If you have any questions or require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact our offices. Sincerely, ss RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CIVIC CITY CLERK RDK:mgm Enclosure (as noted) cc: Philip Drell, Director of Community Development f=lrih ;:d lrinria lytaitinell Agr,cU.nm.r+n�rr T-il FacpnPnt rin RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of Section 5 Township 6 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Riverside, State of California, which lies within the following described boundaries: Beginning at the south quarter corner of Section 32, Township 5 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino meridian as shown on map of Tract No. 19640 as per map filed in Book 148 pages 64, 65, and 66, of maps, records of said County, said south quarter corner being a point in the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert; thence along the southerly boundary of said Section 32 and along the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert north 89155'20" east 2553.63 feet to the northeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence along the easterly boundary of said Section 5 and along the westerly boundary of the city of Indian Wells south 00°30'05" west 5147.86 feet to the southeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence leaving said boundary of Indian Wells and along the southerly boundary of said Section 5 south 89050'18" west 600.00 feet; thence north 10000'49" west 2685.01 feet; thence north 29°57'13" west 2887.47 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 156.01 acres more or less. 2 MEM NATION MY COMPAN` RECORDING REQUESTED BY, AND WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO: DOC 92 2004-0030692 01/15/2004 08:00A Fee-NC Page 1 of 24 City Clerk's Office Recorded in Official Records County of Riverside City of Palm Desert Gary L. Orso 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Assessor, County Clerk 8 Recorder Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 I IIIIII IIIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII III IIIIIII III IIIII IIII IIII FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT - NO FEE - M ( $ I IJ PAGF 'SIZE I OA ?OCR I NCCCR I SMF I MSC 6103 OF THE GOVT. CODE I I Z I IV A I P I L I ._.�-COPY .-.LONG. I-REFUNO NNCMJG V Recording Requested T for R TRAIL EASEMENT BETWEEN IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (Title of Document) w 0 Mz rn rn —9 o� �n ry n 0 w �, 1 T 1 fl➢EIJTY NATIONAL M E COMPAN RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: Mark A. Schmidt,Esq. Bryan Cave, LLP 2020 Main Street, Suite 600 Irvine,CA 92610 M I S U PAGE SIZE OA I PCGA NOCOR SMF MISC. C-Ae, � J pp� �y v v G]I I'uLiul zir, %. TRAIL EASEMENT This Trail Easement (hereinafter the "Easement") is made and entered into as of December 2), 2003, by and between IRONWOOD COUNTY CLUB, a California non profit mutual benefit corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Grantor"), whose mailing address is 73- 735 Irontree Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, and THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee'),whose mailing address is 73510 Fred Waring Drive,Palm Desert, California 92260. WITNESSETH: A. Grantor is the owner of that certain real property located in the State of California, County of Riverside and City of Palm Desert, more particularly described on Exhibit"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof(which real property is hereinafter referred to as the "Grantor Mitigation Property"). B. Grantor is the owner of that certain real property located in the State of California, County of Riverside and City of Indian Wells, more particularly described on Exhibit"B" attached hereto and made a part hereof(which real property is hereinafter referred to as the "Grantor Golf Course Property"). The Grantor Mitigation Property and the Grantor Golf Course Property are together referred to as the"Grantor Property". C. Grantor desires to establish for the benefit of Grantee a non-exclusive easement for recreational pedestrian hiking and recreational horseback riding trail purposes over portions of the Grantor Property and to establish covenants in connection with the construction, use and maintenance of such trail easement. The trail is intended to become part of a partially existing trail system located on other lands within the County of Riverside, California ("Trail System"). NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars($10.00)and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties,Grantor and Grantee agree as follows: 267240 AGREEMENT 1. Grant of Trail Easement. 1.1 Trail Easement No. 1 Subject to the terms,conditions and covenants set forth herein, Grantor does hereby grant unto Grantee a non-exclusive easement within three (3) contiguous corridors of thirty feet (30'), one hundred feet (100') and thirty feet (30') respectively to construct and maintain within said corridors a ten feet (10') wide pedestrian and horseback riding trail open to the public upon, over and across that portion of the Grantor Mitigation Property as more particularly described in Exhibits "C-1 and C-2" attached hereto (the "Trail Easement No. 1"). Grantor, however, reserves unto itself and its successors and assigns the right to use and occupy the real property subject to the Trail Easement No. 1 for all purposes, to the extent such use does not conflict with Grantee's use of the Trail Easement No. 1. Grantee's ire of the easement and any construction or maintenance thereon shall not interfere with the Golf Course (as defined below) or any other of Grantor's business operations located upon the Grantor Mitigation Property or any other adjacent property. Grantee shall have no right to relocate the Trail Easement No. 1. 1.2 Trail Easement No. 2. Subject to the terms, conditions and covenants set forth herein, Grantor does hereby grant unto Grantee a non-exclusive easement thirty feet (30')in width to construct and maintain a ten feet(10')wide pedestrian and horseback riding trail open to the public upon,over and across that portion of the Grantor Golf Course Property as more particularly described in Exhibit"D-1 and D-2" attached hereto (the"Trail Easement No. 2"). Grantor, however,reserves unto itself and its successors and assigns the right to use and occupy the real property subject to the Trail Easement No. 2 for all purposes, to the extent such use does not conflict with Grantee's use of the Trail Easement No. 2. Grantee's use of the easement and any constriction or maintenance thereon shall not interfere with the Golf Course or any other of Grantor's business operations located upon the Grantor Golf Course Property or any other adjacent property. Grantee shall have no right to relocate the Trail Easement No. 2. 1.3 Trail Easement No. 3. Subject to the terns, conditions and covenants set forth herein, Grantor does hereby grant unto Grantee a non-exclusive easement eight feet(8') in width to construct and maintain pedestrian and horseback riding trail open to the public upon, over and across that portion of the Grantor Golf Course Property as more particularly described in Exhibit"E-1 and E-2" attached hereto (the "Trail Easement No. 3'). Grantor,however, reserves unto itself and its successors and assigns the right to use and occupy the real property subject to the Trail Easement No. 3 for all purposes, to the extent such use does not conflict with Grantee's use of the Trail Easement No. 3. Grantee's use of the easement and any construction or maintenance thereon shall not interfere with the Golf Course or any other of Grantor's business operations located upon the Grantor Golf Course Property or any other adjacent property. Grantee shall have ro right to relocate the Trail Easement No. 3. Trail Easement No. 1, Trail Easement No. 2 and Trail Easement No. 3 are collectively referred to as the"Trail Easement". 1.4 Gap between Trail Easement No. 2 and Trail Easement No 3 The parties understand and acknowledge that there exists a gap of eight hundred feet (800') between Trail Easement No. 2 and Trail Easement No. 3 on the Grantor Golf Course Property. 267240 The parties intend that at this point, the trail and Trail System will deviate from the Grantor Golf Course Property onto adjacent property located in the southwest quarter of Section 4,Township 6 South,Range 6 East,San Bernardino Meridian,City of Indian Wells,County of Riverside, State of California currently owned by the Regents of the University at California ("Adjacent UC Property'). To connect the trail between these two points, Grantee must secure additional trail easement rights over the Adjacent UC Property, for which Grantee shall be solely responsible. The failure to secure additional easement rights over the Adjacent UC Property shall not give rise to any implied or other easement right upon the Grantor Golf Course Property between Trail Easement No. 2 and Trail Easement No.3. 1.5 Terminus of Trail Easement No.3. The parties understand and acknowledge that the terminus point of the Trail Easement No. 3 on the Grantor Golf Course Property ("Terminus Point") ends at the property boundary line. The adjacent property to the east located in the northeast and southeast quarters of Section 4,Township 6 South,Range 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian, City of Indian Wells, County of Riverside, State of California is currently owned by the Bureau of Land Management ("Adjacent BLM Property"). It is intended that the trail and Trail System will naturally continue in an easterly direction across the BLM Property. At present,this portion of the Trail System does not exist. The parties agree that any future trail established upon the Adjacent BLM Property connecting to Trail Easement No. 3 will continue from the Terminus Point as shown on Exhibit"F" attached hereto. 1.6 Termination of Trail Easement for Non-Use. In the event that the City shall fail to fully construct and complete the trail within the entire Trail Easement on or before January 1,2014,the Trail Easement shall automatically terminate. 2. Permitted Use. The Trail Easement is to be used solely for public pedestrian recreational hiking and recreational horseback riding purposes,and for no other purposes. All use of bicycles, motor vehicles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, scooters or any other form of motorized or non-motorized vehicles within the Trail Easement is strictly prohibited. All animals, except domestic horses and domestic leashed dogs are prohibited within the Trail Easement. The Trail Easement may not be used for any commercial or charitable purposes,including without limitation, sporting or other sponsored events. 3. Construction and Maintenance of Trail Easement. Grantee covenants and agrees, at Grantee's sole cost and expense, to construct and maintain the trail within the Trail Easement area in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governing authority with jurisdiction therein. Grantee shall construct a fence not to exceed eight feet (8)in height along both sides and within the boundaries of the Trail Easement. The type and visual style of the fence shall be subject to the prior reasonable approval of Grantor. Grantee, its successors and assigns, shall, at its sole cost and expense, upon completion of construction and at all other times remove or cause to be removed from the Trail Easement area any and all waste, trash,debris,surplus materials and construction materials,tools,machinery and equipment. 4. Indemnity. Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold Grantor and each of its past, present and future partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, afiliates, assignees, shareholders, members, representatives, attorneys, subsidiaries and affiliated entities and their 3 respective successors, heirs and assigns (collectively, 'Indemnitees") harmless for, from and against any costs,expenses, damages, and losses, including reasonable attorneys fees ("Losses") of any kind or character to any person or property, including, without limitation, any damage to property or injury or death to any person,arising directly or indirectly from or caused by any of the following except to the extent that such Losses arise directly or indirectly from or are caused by the intentionally wrongful or negligent acts of Indemnitees: (a) Grantee's construction or maintenance activities on the Grantor Property or the Trail Easement, including any liens for any provider of work,labor,material or services claiming by,through,or under Grantee;(b) any use or activity by Grantee, its agents or employees;(c)any suit or action brought by any user of the Trail Easement against Grantor or any member of Grantor in connection with injury or death from any Golf Course Hazards (as defined below); and(d)Grantee's performance or failure to perform any term, obligation or condition of this Easement, Grantee's design, construction, maintenance and operation of the Trail Easement Area or improvements thereon. 5. Assumption of Risk and Release. 5.1 Assumption and Release. Grantee,its successors and assigns,and all other persons,by their use of the Trail Easement, acknowledge that(a) Grantor currently operates a golf course and related facilities upon portions of the Grantor Property and certain adjacent properties (together, the "Golf Course"); (b) due to the proximity of the Trail Easement to the Golf Course, nuisances, hazards, injuries or death to persons and property may occur on the Grantor Property and the Trail Easement as a result of use of the Golf Course or other golf course-related activities; (c) such activities and play on the Golf Course, including without limitation golf balls, golf equipment and/or golf carts on, off or leaving the Golf Course may result in death or injury to persons or animals or damage to property. By accepting this Easement and by use of the Trail Easement, Grantee and each user of the Trail Easement, for himself and his heirs, successors and assigns, hereby acknowledges, accepts and assumes the risk of property damage, personal injury or death or injury to animals arising in connection with any of the "Golf Course Hazards" set forth below (the `Assumed Risks'), and acknowledges that under no circumstances shall Grantor,and each of its past, present and future members,partners,officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, assignees, shareholders, representatives, attorneys, subsidiaries and affiliated entities and their respective successors, heirs and assigns (together,the "Released Parties") have any liability whatsoever to Grantee or any user of the Trail Easement or any other person for any Assumed Risks. Grantee, on behalf of itself and each user of the Trail Easement, hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the Released Parties from any and all liability for any losses,costs, damages (including indirect,punitive, special or consequential), expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees), claims, demands, suits, judgments, other obligations or causes of action, arising out of or in any way connected with any of the Assumed Risks. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, in no event shall this Section relieve any golfer from any claims or liability under California law for any Golf Course Hazard caused by the intentional negligent or willful misconduct of such golfer. The Golf Course Hazards shall include the following: (a) the inherent risk of errant golf balls and golf equipment and properly driven golf carts; (b) pesticides,fertilizers and other chemicals have been and will be utilized, in accordance with applicable regulations and laws, in connection with the operation of the Golf Course and related landscaping and may be present in the Trail Easement; (c) the Trail Easement and users thereof may experience "overspray" from the Golf Course 4 irrigation system; and (d) the proper operation of mechanical equipment and other facilities on the Golf Course that may pose a danger to anyone in the general area. 5.2 Posting of Risks. At periodic intervals along the Trail Easement, Grantee shall post warning signs to users of the trail that adequately contain a description of the Golf Course Hazards and the assumption of risk and release provisions set forth in Section 5.1 above. 6. Matters of Record. The rights granted to Grantee under this Easement are granted subject to current taxes, assessments,reservations in patents and all easements,rights-of- way, encumbrances, liens, covenants, conditions and restrictions as may appear of record or which an accurate survey or an inspection of the Grantor Property would reveal 7. Run with the Land. All provisions of this Easement, including the covenants, benefits and burdens, shall run with the land and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, personal and/or legal representatives, successors, assigns and tenants of Grantee and Grantor. 8. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California,without regard to conflicts of laws principles. 9. Attorneys' Fees. In the event any action or proceeding is instituted to enforce any provision of this Easement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover such amounts as the court may judge to be reasonable as costs incurred in such action,including,without limitation, court costs and attorneys'fees. 10. Entire Agreement. This Easement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties,there being no other terms,oral or written,except as herein expressed. 11. Counterparts. This Easement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,but all of which,together shall be construed as one instrument. 12. Invalidity. If any provision of this Easement shall be adjudged by a court rf competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid,illegal or unenforceable for any reason,the same shall in no way affect (to the maximum extent permissible by law) any other provision'of this Easement, the application of any such provision under circumstances different from those adjudicated by the court, or the validity or enforceability of this Easement as a whole, but only to the extent that the application or enforcement of such remaining provisions would not be inconsistent with the intent and purposes of this Easement. 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Easement is executed as of the day and year first above written. GRANTOR: IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, a California non / foal bene rporation By. Name: Pam Carlson Title: Board of Directors President GRANTEE: THE CITY OF PALM DESERT By: S • ame: Title: 6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, SS:On December 22,- 2003, before me, L&z r�a a Notary Public, personally appeared Pam Carlson, the Board of Directors President of IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, California non profit mutual benefit corporation, personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that I t/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signatures on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted,executed this instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. LAURA M.CAYGILL GCSe?�, 4 r::� "IAL) Commission#1348324 Notary Public 4' Motary Public-CaliforntP Riverside County Mycornrn.Expk8s Mar 26,213wt STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE,SS: On December_, 2003, before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared ,the of THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signatures on the instrument the person,or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted,executed this instrument. WITNESS my harm and official seal. (SEAL) Notary Public 7 Government Code 27361 .7 1 certify under the penalty of perjury that the notary seal on this document read as follows: Name of Notary: Laura M. Cayhill Date Commission Expires: March 26, 2006 County where bond is Filed: Riverside Commission No.: 1348324 Manufacturer/Vendor No.: NNA1 Place of execution - Newport Beach Date - January 13, 2004 Q---Q-lk- FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY EXHIBIT A TO GRANT DEED Description of Grantor Mitigation Property ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CITY OF PALM DESERT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 56, AS SHOWN ON TRACT MAP NO. 29713 RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 2003 IN BOOK349, PAGES 12 THROUGH 22 OF MAPS, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. \ '�\p,L LA/VD S �c5 \�N. WI44, G9G No.4131 DAVID H. WILLIAMS, P.L.S. 4131 ATE; * Exp.6-30-2004 IR01/269088 Page I of I C046650 EXHIBIT "B" Description of Grantor Golf Course Properly ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN. EXHIBIT "C 1" TRAIL EASEMENT LEGAL DESCRIPTION Legal Description of Trail Easement No. 1 on Grantor Mitigation Property CORRIDORS FOR TRAIL PURPOSES WITHIN WHICH A 10.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR TRAIL PURPOSES WILL BE LOCATED AT A LATER DATE IN LOT 56 IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OF TRACT NO.29713 FILED IN BOOK 349, PAGES 12 THROUGH 22 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SAID CORRIDORS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1; A 30.00 FOOT WIDE CORRIDOR THE WESTERLY LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 56; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 56 NORTH 10' 00, 41" WEST 729.50 FEET: THENCE LEAVING SAID WESTERLY LINE NORTH 27' 24' 25" EAST 269.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 26' 35' 52"WEST 164.90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59' 12'45"WEST 154.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 56; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE NORTH 10° 00' 41"WEST 219.57 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AS POINT"A". THE SIDELINES OF SAID 30.00 FOOT WIDE CORRIDOR SHALL BE LENGTHENED SO AS TO TERMINATE SOUTHERLY IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 56 AND NORTHERLY IN THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL 2, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED. PARCEL 2: A 100.00 FOOT WIDE CORRIDOR THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT POINT "A" HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 300 42, 21" EAST 1446.22 FEET TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER SECTION LINE OF SECTION 5, T. 6 S., R.6 E., S.B.M. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN PARCEL 1, HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED. THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID 100.00 FOOT WIDE CORRIDOR SHAL BE LENGTHENED SO AS TO TERMINATE SOUTHWESTERLY IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 1, HERINBEFORE DESCRIBED AND NORTHEASTERLY IN THE SAID EAST-WEST CENTER SECTION LINE OF SECTION 5. PARCEL 3; A 30.00 FOOT WIDE CORRIDOR THE NORTHERLY LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 56, BEING ALSO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 5, T.6 S., R. 6 E., S.B.M., DISTANT THEREON NORTH 00' 30' 10" EAST 30.00 FEET FROM THE EAST ONE-QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5 AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP OF TRACT 29713; THENCE SOUTH 89' 58' 46" WEST 114.26 FEET ALONG A LINE P:\Land\SURVEY\Ironwood Exhibit C1.doc Created on 12/19/2003 2:52 PM Last printed 1/9/2004 2:52 PM THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 30.00 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST-WEST CENTER SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 5. TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED PARCEL 2. THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID 30.00 FOOT WIDE CORRIDOR SHALL BE LENGTHENED SO AS TO TERMINATE WESTERLY INTHE SAID NORTHEASTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 2. ALL AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT"B"ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. \�NpL LANO -, wW G AVID ILLIA S, P.L.S. 4131 ATE: o� 1'cn o LICENSE EXPIRES 6/30/04 No.4131 i Exp. 6-30-2004 A 9 OF C P:\Land\SURVEY\Ironwood Exhibit C1.doc Created on 12/19/2003 2:52 PM Last printed 1/9/2004 2:52 PM EXHIBIT "C-2" Description of Trail Easement No. I on Grantor Mitigation Property 267240 (-\ti EXHIBIT "C2 114 26 � SHEET 1 OF 1 PARCEL 3 'mom s� 3�.00'WIDE Z N PARCEL 3 E/W SEC. 5 Z P.O.B. 4231.82' 1090.00' 30.00' N89'58'46"E 5321.82' (o� �' L1 ^firtj ', lop 2�ii ry Cb• N W'LY LINE LOT 56 f'' °b M 1' PARCEL 2WEIE / POINT•A• a' f rN 10'00'41" W 87.39 w N 59'12'45" W o j 149.34' o 0 �.� z z �•�� LINE DATA 00 4;7 N 26'35'52" W % 0 188.96' UNE BEARING DISTANCE q L1 N 59-12.45" W 154.30' £ 11 i L2 N 26'35'52' W 164.90' •50• � Lc ti L3 N 27'24'25" E N 27'24'25"E N /�rf 274.83' !; C) L\l c� L1 PARCEL 1 30.00'WIDE �o 0 4 i ' N Ns.4131 'p Dr.1-3004 r S'LY LINE OF SE �C 5 1 1 = 20 T.5 S.. R. . —�- 4699.15' ,1 600.00' -�� N 89'50'41'E 5299.15' P.O.B. PREPARED BY: PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF TETRA TECH INC. IR ARIO eo9 39o-8000 7099 s 17770 CARTWRIGHT ROAD PALM DESERT 760 674-0629 /. SUITE 500, IRVINE, CA. 92614 PASADENA 818 683-0066 40AVID949-250-6788 SAN DIEGO 619 673-550541LL61AMS -4PLI 4131 P:\Lond\PO9079\0001\Survey\EH-29713-01.Qwg EXHIBIT "D 1" TRAIL EASEMENT LEGAL DESCRIPTION Legal Description of Trail Easement No. 2 on Grantor Golf Course Property AN EASEMENT FOR TRAIL PURPOSES IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN,IN THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 30.00 FEET OF THE WEST 272.53 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 ALL AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT"D 2"ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. \�NP�LAND SG cl N. W1441 qJ. J.0-&YAW4 fA 9a (n0I DAVID H IL No.4131. WILLIAMS, P.L.S. 4131 Date: 6-30-2004 LICENSE EXPIRES: 6/30/04 * Exp. cPJ X- ��OF C A\-\FOP P:\Land\SURVEY\iRONWOOD TRAIL EASEMENTS.doc Created on 12/2/2003 3:16 PM Last printed 1/9/2004 2:44 PM Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT "D-2" Description of Trail Easement No.2 on Grantor Golf Course Property 267240 EXHIBIT "D2" SHEET 1 OF 1 113.95' _ 1 34 N 89°52'40" E 2703.30' 2651.15' r 1427.41' N 89°51'12" E 86.39' 2617.92' o r-' r�� 114 0 U7 N M N M 30'CORRIDOR EASEMENT ��J� IMF WITH 10' EASEMENT FOR TRAIL PURPOSES 0 in rn to n 00 M in t\ dam' Lc) N Ln T,� w 272:53' 2355.76' 2628.29' 2627.69' N 89°58'46" E 5255.98' 0 o S'LY LINE 0 N 1/2 SEC. 4 T.6S., R. 6E. � Z 00 (D N O 00 O ° O 00 Z Z r7 O M N O 00 N N N r _ 2640.31' 2637.98' N 89°59'51 E 5278.29' 01 LAND H. W l4 9's& p a No. 4131 1 * EXP. 6-30-04 OF CAL\F N.T.S. PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: PREPARED BY: TETRA TECH INC. IRVINE (714) 727-7099 ONTARIO (909) 390-8000 17770 CARTWRIGHT ROAD PALM DESERT (760) 674-0629 SUITE 500, IRVINE, CA. 92614 PASADENA (818) 683-0066 DAVID H. ILLIAMS PLS 4131 59 949-250-6788. SAN DIEGO (619) 673-5505 LICENSE EXPIRES 06/30/2004 P\Lond\P09079\ODD I\Survey\EH-29713-02.dwg EXHIBIT "E 1" TRAIL EASEMENT LEGAL DESCRIPTION Description of Trail Easement No. 3 on Grantor Golf Course Property AN EASEMENT FOR TRAIL PURPOSES IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN,IN THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 8.00 FEET OF EAST 1,555.76 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4. ALL AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT"E 2"ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. DA ID H. WILLIAMS, P.L.S. 4131 Date: LICENSE EXPIRES: 6/30/04 P:\Land\SURVEY\iRONWOOD TRAIL EASEMENTS.doc Created on 12/2/2003 3:16 PM Last printed 1/9/2004 2:45 PM Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT "E-2" Legal Description of Trail Easement No.3 on Grantor Golf Course Property 267240 EXHIBIT "E2 n SHEET 1 OF 1 113.95' I J /I _l5 lS N 89-52'40" E 2703.30' 2651.15' 1427.41' N 89°51'12" E V—T 586.39' 2617.92' r�r o r� r � N r ) r, O J �, T�J r Ln (V 0 M M tf) N M " IM, 0 O M Ln 00 M c6 8' TRAIL EASEMENT ,n N LO 1555.76' 8.00, N 89°58'46" E 1072.53' _-7 w —�- 2,628.29' 2627.69' N 89°58'46" E 5255.98' 0 M o S'LY LINE u`' 3 0 N 1/2 SEC. 4 T.6S., R. 6E. Z 00 (o N 0 cD 0 00 O 00 Z z irl N 00 N N N r J 2640.31' 2637.98' N 89°59'51 E 5278.29' \ONNL LAND N. W/(��9�G�,c F i N O a i No. 4131 * ` EXP. 6-30-04 OF C AL�F N.T.S. PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: PREPARED BY: TETRA TECH INC. IRVINE (714) 727-7099 ONTARIO (909 390-8000 17770 CARTWRIGHT ROAD PALM DESERT (760� 674-0629 ' SUITE 500, IRVINE, CA. 92614 PASADENA (818) 683-0066 DAVID H.*lL S PLS 4131 949-250-6788 SAN DIEGO (619) 673-5505 LICENSE EXPIRES 06/30/2004 P:\l and\P09079\0001\Survey\EH-29 7 13-02-A.dwq I.i Al : yjy:■. v � z . ., IRONWOOD <�r - IRONWOOD of r . ' 1 ` 1 USA•771 t COUNTRY S COUNTRY CLUB LUB Wit i" r a. �� ■ � ea, ,� i'� tf V• § � - < - ,. fit¢.-, , w of :w■ ,i E rf 1: �� s - - �'., _ Y a i City of Palm Desert REGENTS OF k; n' . ♦ UNIVERSITY OF CAUF r ( f y k EAWIBIT F �4 t rFeet I Y 0 1 P h L M OESER � 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346-o6i i FAX: 760 340-0574 info@palm-desert.org EXHIBIT CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the interest in real property conveyed by the Trail Easement from IRONWOOD COUNTY [sic] CLUB, A CALIFORNIA NON PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, dated December 29, 2003, to THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, is hereby accepted pursuant to its Resolution No. 77-48, adopted May 12, 1977. Q RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA January 9, 2004 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 77-48 EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PLAM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT OFFERS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ENGINEER The City Council of the City of Palm Desert does hereby resolve that the City Clerk is authorized to accept and record on behalf of the City all offers of dedication, easements, and other grants of right-of-way offered to the City for public purposes when such acceptance is recommended by both the City Attorney and the City Engineer. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 12th-- day of May, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: Brush, McPherson, Newbrander, Wilson & Mullins NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: EACH DOCUMENT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ATTACHED. IS CERTIFIED TO BE A FULL, TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON FILE AND ON RECORD IN FFICE. Dated goo R HELLF_ D. "SEN, City Clerk City of Pa- m e Californi RD D. MULLINS, MAYOR By: ATTEST: Of SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Jerk City of Palm Desert, Cal fornia Page 2 of 2 C I T Y O f P .-. LIB DESER I f 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92 260-2 5 7 8 TEL: 760 346—o61 I FAX: 760 340-0574 iS'Y info@palm-desert.org April 18, 2001 SR Consultants 2698 Mataro Street Pasadena, California 91107 Gentlemen: Subject: Ordinance No. 983 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Amending Ordinance No. 107 the Palm Desert Zoning Map by Prezoning for the Purpose of Future Annexation to the City of Property Generally Located South of Ironwood Country Club Part of the East Half of Section 5, T6S R6E and a Mitgated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact(Case No. C/Z 00-02) At its regular meeting of April 12, 2001, the Palm Desert City Council considered the subject matter and took the following action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 983. Enclosed is a copy of said Ordinance for your records. If you have any questions or require any additional information,please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, RACHELLE D. KLASSEN DEPUTY CITY CLERK RDK:nb Enclosures (as noted) cc: Manning Department n `�IAIXI(0 OX AF(Y(lFR IAYER City of' Im Desert CouncH Agenda. Request Meeting of L6L � To be considered under-. '� s Cotastat Calendar Resolutions pry 1 , old� h.ffimnationalItems Consideration of approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, p general plan amendment and prezoning to facilitate future annexation to the city of Palm Desert for 156.01 acres located in the east 3. half of Section 5, T6S R6E (the area south of Ironwood Country Club). Said property to be designated very low . �,. density residential (1-3 dwelling units per acre) and open space in the General Plan and prezoned PR-2 and O.S. (open space). The application also includes a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots ranging in size from 22,778 square feet to 35,830 square feet to be located on the future extension of Canyon View Drive. 5. 3° CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council II. REQUEST: Consideration of approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, general plan amendment and prezoning to facilitate future annexation to the city of Palm Desert for 156.01 acres located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (the area south of Ironwood Country Club). Said property to be designated very low density residential (1-3 dwelling units per acre) and open space in the General Plan and prezoned PR-2 and O.S. (open space). The application also includes a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots ranging in size from 22,778 square feet to 35,830 square feet to be located on the future extension of Canyon View Drive. III. APPLICANT: Ironwood Country Club 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 and SR Consultants, Inc. 2698 Mataro Street Pasadena, CA 91 107 IV. CASE NOS: GPA 00-01 , C/Z 00-02, and TT 29713 V. DATE: March 22, 2001 VI. CONTENTS: A. Staff Recommendation B. Discussion VII. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Resolution No. Ordinance No. and Draft Resolution No. B. Planning Commission Minutes involving Case Nos. GPA 00-01 , C/Z 00- 02 and TT 29713 C. Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2044 and 2045 D. Planning Commission Staff Report dated February 20, 2001 E. Related maps and/or exhibits CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 and TT 29713 MARCH 22, 2001 A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1 . That City Council adopt Resolution No. approving Case No. GPA 00-01 . 2. That City Council pass Ordinance No. to second reading to approve the prezoning for Case No. C/Z 00-02, to be effective upon annexation to the city. 3. That City Council adopt Resolution No. approving TT 29713, subject to conditions. B. DISCUSSION: 1 . BACKGROUND: Ironwood Country Club recently acquired a substantial piece of property from the Coachella Valley Water District. This property is adjacent to the southern boundary of Ironwood Country Club and the city boundary. Ironwood Country Club desires to have this property annexed to the city of Palm Desert. Council may recall that a similar request was before you in March 2000. At that time the tentative map had not been prepared. The lack of a tentative map and environmental concerns relating to bighorn sheep habitat became major issues. The annexation process has been held up pending submission of these maps and clarification of the environmental issues. The applicant has now completed the tentative map and has been working with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center and through CVAG with the California Department of Fish and Game and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to resolve the environmental concerns. a. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use: North: PR-7 / Ironwood Country Club South: County NA (natural assets) / Vacant East: Indian Wells / The Reserve West: County NA / Vacant 2 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 b. General Plan Designation: The southern sphere area was included in the original City General Plan but not planned in the Land Use or Circulation Elements. The County General Plan designated all of Section 5 as mountain. It is our intention to designate part of the 156-acre site as very low density residential to accommodate the 20 residential lots shown on the map and the remainder of the site will be designed open space to accommodate the golf course and the bighorn sheep habitat. C. Zoning: All of Section 5 is currently zoned NA (natural assets) under the County. It is our intention to zone the residential portion PR-2 (planned residential two units per acre) and the golf course and sheep habitat areas as open space. These zonings would become effective upon annexation of the property to the city. d. TT 29713: Tentative map 29713 proposes to create a total of 22 lots. There will be 20 residential lots ranging in size from 22,778 square feet to 35,830 square feet. Lot 21 is 100.59 acres and will be retained as a recreation lot (golf course). Lot 22 is 41 .34 acres located south of the flood control levee and is an open space lot. The residential portion of the map will take access from the southerly end of the existing Canyon View Drive. Municipal Code Section 25.24.310 allows for flexible setbacks for single family lots in the PR zone district in that the PR zone allows for a range of uses from attached condos to single family detached. Staff will suggest that the basic R-1 standards be imposed as follows: Minimum Front Yard 20 feet Minimum Rear Yard 15 feet 3 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 Minimum Side Yards 14 feet total, minimum 5 feet Minimum Street Side Yards 10 feet Minimum Dwelling Unit Size 1 ,500 square feet Maximum Building Site Coverage 35% These setbacks and coverage limits will be conditioned on the approval of the map. Of course the Homeowners Association has the ability to impose greater requirements through its CC&R's. At this time we do not have home plans and they likely will be custom homes. The above noted standards will be imposed at time of permit issuance. e. Planning Commission Action: At the Planning Commission hearing of February 20, 2001 , several people spoke in favor of the applications. No one spoke in opposition. Commission on a 5-0 vote adopted it's Resolution Nos. 2044 and 2045 recommending approval of the general plan amendment, the prezoning and tentative map. 2. ANALYSIS: The applicant wishes to annex the property into the city. Part of the annexation process requires that the city prezone the property. The applicant has indicated that the long term goal is to develop the land with 20 single family lots, retain the existing golf course, flood control and other open space. The west portion of Section 5 has significant hills which could explain the County land use designation of "mountain." The area we are looking at in the east part of Section 5 is a drainage area, low foothills and existing golf course. We feel the proposed land use and zoning (very low density residential and open space) are appropriate. The remainder of Ironwood Country Club is zoned PR-7 and designated medium density residential (5-7 units per acre). The tract meets all of the Planned Residential zone requirements. All physical improvements meet the requirements of both the Palm Desert 4 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01 , C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 Subdivision Ordinance and the California Map Act. The proposed density of 1 .43 units per acre (or .13 units per gross acre) is below the maximum allowed of three units per acre. A condition will be imposed to require minimum 20,000 square foot lot area in order that neighbors can be assured that the PR-2 zoned area will remain as currently shown. Also, a condition has been imposed which provides that in-lieu of park dedication requirements, the applicant shall make an irrevocable offer of dedication acceptable to the City Attorney and Director of Community Development for an easement across their property allowing for the future development of a public trail crossing Deep Canyon in connection with a route from Palm Desert to La Quinta. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Through CVAG, the applicant has conferred with the Department of Fish and Game and the Fish and Wildlife Service. Part of the resolution of the environmental concerns involve the applicant compensating for the loss of bighorn sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio per the letter from Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000. The letter also delineates a series of development conditions which will be imposed as conditions on the tentative map and implemented as specified. In addition, the applicant conferred with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center and has agreed to specified mitigation measures. Based on the mitigation measures agreed to the Director of Community Development recommends that the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact be recommended to the City Council for certification. 4. FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP: a. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans, as amended. • The proposed tract map is consistent with the proposal general plan designation of very low density residential. b. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 5 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 • All streets will be maintained and improved. Sufficient drainage facilities will be provided in conformance with the General Plan guidelines and City ordinances. C. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. • The 14-acre residential site is physically suitable for residential development. d. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. • The project will have a total of 20 units. The proposed density (1 .43 units per acre) is under the maximum allowed three units per acre. The project is physically suitable for the proposed development density. e. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantial and avoidable injury to fish, wildlife or their habitat. • For purposes of CEQA, a Negative Declaration has been prepared. The design of the project will not cause substantial environmental damage or injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. See CEQA discussion later in this report. f. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. • The design of the subdivision will be in compliance with applicable health, safety and building codes. The site can be served by, respective utilities, will provide adequate traffic circulation and is designed in compliance with all city codes. g. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. • All subdivision improvements will not conflict with any public easements. 6 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01 , C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 h. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. • All subdivision improvements will not conflict with any public easements. I. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. • The project meets all code requirements. The design of the subdivision will not impact solar access to adjacent properties or the subject property. All single family homes shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to construction. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: E M I T H PHILIPARELLL PLANNING MANAGER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Review and Concur: Review and Concur: C ARD J. OLKERS CARLOS L. ORTEGA ASSISTANT ITY MANAGER OF CITY MANAGER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE THE FUTURE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T6S R6E AND A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. CASE NO. GPA 00-01 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 22nd day of March, 2001 , hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by S.R. CONSULTANTS and IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB for approval of the general plan amendment for the purpose of future annexation to the city of property generally located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (south of Ironwood Country Club) and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as it relates thereto; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 2044 has recommended approval of GPA 00-01 ; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted through CVAG with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Game; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to compensate for the loss of Bighorn Sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio and has agreed to other mitigation measures delineated in a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000; 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. 00-24," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will have no adverse impact on the environment and a Mitigated 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 City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions, as described below: 1 . The proposed land use designation of very low density residential and open space is consistent with the existing land use in Ironwood Country Club and this represents the only logical extension of Ironwood Country Club. RESOLUTION NO. 2. The proposed general plan/land use designation will not depreciate property values, restrict the lawful use of adjacent properties or threaten the public health, safety or general welfare. 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 City Council does hereby approve GPA 00-01 and certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact attached hereto as Exhibit "A" attached hereto which will become effective upon annexation of the property to the city. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this day of , 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JIM FERGUSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California 2 RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: GPA 00-01 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A general plan amendment of the property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3 IN `\♦ \\\\\\��\\�\\\ \\\N �\\ -- _ - - Proposed GPA Very Low Density Residential 000 O 1000 Feet \\ Open Space 67y glYahn Ytwezt Case No. GPA 00-1 CITY COUNCIL GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT 11B Date: 3-22-01 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 PREZONING FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUTURE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T6S RISE AND A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. CASE NO. C/Z 00-02 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 22nd day of March, 2001 , hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by S.R. CONSULTANTS and IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB for approval of the prezoning for the purpose of future annexation to the city of property generally located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (south of Ironwood Country Club) and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as it relates thereto; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 2044 has recommended approval of C/Z 00-02; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted through CVAG with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Game; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to compensate for the loss of Bighorn Sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio and has agreed to other mitigation measures delineated in a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000; 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. 00-24," in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared and the Director of Community Development has recommended that it be certified; 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, as described below: 1 . The proposed prezoning to PR-2 and Open Space is consistent with the proposed General Plan land use designation. RESOLUTION NO. NOW, THEREFORE, 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 "B." SECTION 2: That a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby certified as shown in the attached Exhibit "A." SECTION 3: The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby directed to publish this ordinance in the Desert Sun, 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 at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this day of , 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JIM FERGUSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California 2 RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: C/Z 00-02 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Prezoning of the property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3 I \\\ �`•N Proposed Zoning PR-2 1000 0 1000 Feet + D.J. Z44c o5eYa6n Awed Case No. C/Z 00-2 CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. Change ®f Zone Ea XHIBIT IB Date: 3-22-01 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBDIVIDING 156 +/- ACRES INTO 22 LOTS. PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T6S R6E (THE AREA SOUTH OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB)• CASE NO. TT 29713 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 22nd day of March, 2001 , hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by S.R. CONSULTANTS and IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB for approval of the above described project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 2045 has recommended approval of TT 29713; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted through CVAG with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Game; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to compensate for the loss of Bighorn Sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio and has agreed to other mitigation measures delineated in a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000; 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. 00-24," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will have no adverse 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 City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify approval of the tentative tract map: 1 . That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans, as amended. 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. RESOLUTION NO. 5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. 7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. 8. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map City Council has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing these needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of Palm Desert and its environs, with available fiscal and environmental resources. 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 City Council does hereby approve TT 29713 and certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact attached hereto as Exhibit "A," subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this day of , 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JIM FERGUSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California 2 RESOLUTION NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TT 29713 Department of Community Development: 1 . The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. Recordation of the final map shall occur within 24 months from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all municipal ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force. 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Sunline Transit Authority Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 5. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works prior to architectural review commission submittal. 6. All onsite utilities shall be underground. 7. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF and school mitigation fees. 8. Project shall comply with requirements of Section 25.16.050 of the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the following: 3 RESOLUTION NO. Front Setback 20 feet Rear Setback 15 feet Side Yard Setback 14 feet total, minimum 5 feet Street Side Yards Setback 10 feet Minimum Dwelling Unit Size 1 ,500 square feet Max Lot Coverage 35% 9. That the conditions and requirements contained in the letters from Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000 and the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center letter dated September 10, 2000 shall be conditions of approval of this tentative map and shall be implemented in a ti a frame consistent with the agreement between the parties. �c 10. That approval of Tentative Tract Map 29713 is conditioned upon approval of Case Nos. GPA 00-01 and C/Z 00-02 and annexation of the property to the City of Palm Desert. 1 1 . In-lieu of park dedication requirements, applicant shall make an irrevocable offer of dedication acceptable to the City Attorney and Director of Community Development for an easement across their property allowing for the future development of a public trail crossing Deep Canyon in connection with a route from Palm Desert to La Quinta. 12. That the minimum lot size in this tract map shall be 20,000 square feet. Department of Public Works: 1 . Drainage fees in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.49 and Ordinance No. 653 shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project or recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first. 2. Any drainage facilities construction required for this project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to start of construction. The subject study shall include analysis of the upstream and downstream drainage conditions as they impact this project and existing development. 3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. 4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees(TUMF), residential classification. Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 5. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 6. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. 7. All private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. 8. Full improvements of interior streets based on residential street standards in accordance with City standards or as approved by the city engineer shall be provided. Canyon View Drive exceeds maximum cul-de-sac length (600 ft.). An alternative / emergency access in accordance with Fire Marshall approval shall be provided. 9. All landscaping maintenance shall be provided by the property owner. 10. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. 1 1 . Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 12. Provisions for the continuation of existing access rights (easements, etc.) shall be provided for on the Final Map or by separate documents as appropriate. 13. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002) for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. 14. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control. 15. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts with "as-built" plans submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to project final. 5 RESOLUTION NO. Riverside County Fire Department: 1 . With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check, the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards: The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.301 C. 2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 3. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a potential gallon per minute flow of 1500 for single family. 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 2-1 /2" x 2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 200' single family from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. 5. Water plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the water system will produce the required fire flow. 6. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. The roadway shall not be less than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with parking on both sides, 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 150' shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn-around (55' in industrial developments). 7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers or other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over-ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 8. A dead end single access over 500 feet will require a secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead end access over 1 ,300 feet be accepted. 9. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points from main roadway or an emergency gated access into an adjoining development. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 10. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city. 1 1 . Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within 12 months. 12. This project requires secondary access to streets "A" and "B" or residential fire sprinklers throughout. 7 r RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: TT 29713 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Ironwood Country Club SR Consultants, Inc. 73-735 Irontree Drive 2698 Mataro Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pasadena, CA 91 107 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots and two open space lots on property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission DATE: February 20, 2001 CASE NOS: GPA 00-01 , C/Z 00-02 and TT 29713 REQUEST: Recommendation to City Council of approval of a mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact, general plan amendment and prezoning to facilitate future annexation to the city of Palm Desert for 156.01 acres located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (the area south of Ironwood Country Club). Said property to be designated very low density residential (1-3 dwelling units per acre) and open space in the General Plan and prezoned PR-2 and O.S. (open space). The application also includes a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots ranging in size from 22,778 square feet to 35,830 square feet to be located on the future extension of Canyon View Drive. APPLICANT: Ironwood Country Club 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 and SR Consultants, Inc. 2698 Mataro Street Pasadena, CA 91 107 I. BACKGROUND: Ironwood Country Club recently acquired a substantial piece of property from the Coachella Valley Water District. This property is adjacent to the southern boundary of Ironwood Country Club and the city boundary. Ironwood Country Club desires to have this property annexed to the city of Palm Desert. Commission may recall that a similar request was before you in February 2000. At that time the tentative map had not been prepared. When the matter reached the City Council the lack of a tentative map and environmental concerns relating to bighorn sheep habitat became major issues. The annexation process has been held up pending submission of these maps and clarification of the environmental issues. tr b STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 The applicant has now completed the tentative map and has been working with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center and through CVAG with the Department of Fish and Game and Fish and Wildlife Service to resolve the environmental concerns. A. ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: North: PR-7 / Ironwood Country Club South: County NA (natural assets) / Vacant East: Indian Wells / The Reserve West: County NA / Vacant B. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The southern sphere area was included in the original City General Plan but not planned in the Land Use or Circulation Elements. The County General Plan designated all of Section 5 as mountain. It is our intention to designate part of the 156-acre site as very low density residential to accommodate the 20 residential lots shown on the map and the remainder of the site will be designed open space to accommodate the golf course and the bighorn sheep habitat. C. ZONING: All of Section 5 is currently zoned NA (natural assets) under the County. It is our intention to zone the residential portion PR-2 (planned residential two units per acre) and the golf course and sheep habitat areas as open space. These zonings would become effective upon annexation of the property to the city. D. TT 29713: Tentative map 29713 proposes to create a total of 22 lots. There will be 20 residential lots ranging in size from 22,778 square feet to 35,830 square feet. Lot 21 is 100.59 acres and will be retained as a recreation lot (golf course). Lot 22 is 41 .34 acres located south of the flood control levee and is an open space lot. 2 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS, GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 The residential portion of the map will take access from the southerly end of the existing Canyon View Drive. Municipal Code Section 25.24.310 allows for flexible setbacks for single family lots in the PR zone district in that the PR zone allows for a range of uses from attached condos to single family detached. Staff will suggest that the basic R-1 standards be imposed as follows: Minimum Front Yard 20 feet Minimum Rear Yard 15 feet Minimum Side Yards 14 feet total, minimum 5 feet Minimum Street Side Yards 10 feet Minimum Dwelling Unit Size 1 ,500 square feet Maximum Building Site Coverage 35% These setbacks and coverage limits will be conditioned on the approval of the map. Of course the Homeowners Association has the ability to impose greater requirements through its CC&R's. At this time we do not have home plans and they likely will be custom homes. The above noted standards will be imposed at time of permit issuance. II. ANALYSIS: The applicant wishes to annex the property into the city. Part of the annexation process requires that the city prezone the property. The applicant has indicated that the long term goal is to develop the land with 20 single family lots, retain the existing golf course, flood control and other open space. The west portion of Section 5 has significant hills which could explain the County land use designation of "mountain." The area we are looking at in the east part of Section 5 is a drainage area, low foothills and existing golf course. We feel the proposed land use and zoning (very low density residential and open space) are appropriate. The remainder of Ironwood Country Club is zoned PR-7 and designated medium density residential (5-7 units per acre). The tract meets all of the Planned Residential zone requirements. All physical improvements meet the requirements of both the Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance 3 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 and the California Map Act. The proposed density of 1 .43 units per acre (or .13 units per gross acre) is below the maximum allowed of three units per acre. A condition will be imposed to require minimum 20,000 square foot lot area in order that neighbors can be assured that the PR-2 zoned area will remain as currently shown. Also, a condition has been imposed which provides that in-lieu of park dedication requirements, the applicant shall make an irrevocable offer of dedication acceptable to the City Attorney and Director of Community Development for an easement across their property allowing for the future development of a public trail crossing Deep Canyon in connection with a route from Palm Desert to La Quinta. III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Through CVAG, the applicant has conferred with the Department of Fish and Game and the Fish and Wildlife Service. Part of the resolution of the environmental concerns involve the applicant compensating for the loss of bighorn sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio per the letter from Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000. The letter also delineates a series of development conditions which will be imposed as conditions on the tentative map and implemented as specified. In addition, the applicant conferred with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center and has agreed to specified mitigation measures. Based on the mitigation measures agreed to the Director of Community Development recommends that the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact be recommended to the City Council for certification. IV. FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP: A. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans, as amended. • The proposed tract map is consistent with the proposal general plan designation of very low density residential. B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 4 STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 • All streets will be maintained and improved. Sufficient drainage facilities will be provided in conformance with the General Plan guidelines and City ordinances. C. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. • The 14-acre residential site is physically suitable for residential development. D. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. • The project will have a total of 20 units. The proposed density (1 .43 units per acre) is under the maximum allowed three units per acre. The project is physically suitable for the proposed development density. E. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantial and avoidable injury to fish, wildlife or their habitat. • For purposes of CEQA, a Negative Declaration has been prepared. The design of the project will not cause substantial environmental damage or injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. See CEQA discussion later in this report. F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. • The design of the subdivision will be in compliance with applicable health, safety and building codes. The site can be served by respective utilities, will provide adequate traffic circulation and is designed in compliance with all city codes. G. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. • All subdivision improvements will not conflict with any public easements. H. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. 5 1 j STAFF REPORT CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 • All subdivision improvements will not conflict with any public easements. I. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. • The project meets all code requirements. The design of the subdivision will not impact solar access to adjacent properties or the subject property. All single family homes shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to construction. V. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. , recommending to City Council approval of GPA 00-01 , C/Z 00-02 and TT 29713, subject to conditions. VI. ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft resolutions B. Legal notice C. Comments from city departments and other agencies D. Plans and exhibits Prepared by Steve-Smith Reviewed and Approveck 7 P it Drell /tm 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND PREZONING FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUTURE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T6S R6E AND A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. CASE NOS. GPA 00-1 AND C/Z 00-2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 20th day of February, 2001 , hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider recommending to the City Council approval of the general plan amendment and prezoning for the purpose of future annexation to the city of property generally located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (south of Ironwood Country Club) and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as it relates thereto; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted through CVAG with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Game; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to compensate for the loss of Bighorn Sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio and has agreed to other mitigation measures delineated in a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 00-24", in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared and the Director of Community Development has recommended that it be certified; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify its actions, as described below: 1 . The proposed land use designation of very low density residential and open space is consistent with the existing land use in Ironwood Country Club and this represents the only logical extension of Ironwood Country Club. 2. The proposed prezoning to R-1 20,000 and open space is consistent with the proposed general plan land use designation. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3. The proposed general plan/prezoning will not depreciate property values, restrict the lawful use of adjacent properties or threaten the public health, safety or general welfare. 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 Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of GPA 00-1 and C/Z 00-2 as shown on Exhibits "B" and "C", and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto which will become effective upon annexation of the property to the city. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 20th, day of February, 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JIM LOPEZ, Chairperson ATTEST: PHILIP DRELL, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NOS: GPA 00-1 and C/Z 00-2 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Prezoning and general plan amendment of the property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. February 20 2001 PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3 4 � 1 Proposed GPA Very Low Density Residential 1000 O 1000 Feer \\\\ Open Space eZI#a�.%a�in-Ower-" Case No. GPA 00-1 PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. „�,,, EXHIBUT B Date: 2-20-01 \ \\ \\ \\\ Proposed Zoning PR-2 1000 0 1000 Feel- O.S. e4e alYa6n-9eOerl Case No. C/Z 00-2 PLANNING COMMISSION Cnange ®f Zone RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT C Date: 2.20-01 ' 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, SUBDIVIDING 156 +/- ACRES INTO 22 LOTS. PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T6S R6E (THE AREA SOUTH OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB). CASE NO. TT 29713 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 20th day of February, 2001 , hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by S.R. CONSULTANTS and IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB for approval of the above described project; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted through CVAG with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Game; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to compensate for the loss of Bighorn Sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio and has agreed to other mitigation measures delineated in a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000; 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. 00-24," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will have no adverse 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 recommending to City Council approval of the tentative tract map: 1 . That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans, as amended. 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. 7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. 8. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map and precise plan/conditional use permit the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing these needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of Palm Desert and its environs, with available fiscal and environmental resources. 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 Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of TT 29713 and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact attached hereto as Exhibit "A", subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of February, 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JIM LOPEZ, Chairperson ATTEST: PHILIP DRELL, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TT 29713 Department of Community Development: 1 . The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. Recordation of the final map shall occur within 24 months from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all municipal ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force. 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Sunline Transit Authority Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 5. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works prior to architectural review commission submittal. 6. All onsite utilities shall be underground. 7. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF and school mitigation fees. 8. Project shall comply with requirements of Section 25.16.050 of the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the following: 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. Front Setback 20 feet Rear Setback 15 feet Side Yard Setback 14 feet total, minimum 5 feet Street Side Yards Setback 10 feet Minimum Dwelling Unit Size 1 ,500 square feet Max Lot Coverage 35% 9. That the conditions and requirements contained in the letters from Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000 and the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center letter dated September 10, 2000 shall be conditions of approval of this tentative map and shall be implemented in a time frame consistent with the agreement between the parties. 10. That approval of Tentative Tract Map 29713 is conditioned upon approval of Case Nos. GPA 00-01 and C/Z 00-02 and annexation of the property to the City of Palm Desert. 1 1 . In-lieu of park dedication requirements, applicant shall make an irrevocable offer of dedication acceptable to the City Attorney and Director of Community Development for an easement across their property allowing for the future development of a public trail crossing Deep Canyon in connection with a route from Palm Desert to La Quinta. 12. That the minimum lot size in this tract map shall be 20,000 square feet. Department of Public Works: 1 . Drainage fees in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.49 and Ordinance No. 653 shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project or recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first. 2. Any drainage facilities construction required for this project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to start of construction. The subject study shall include analysis of the upstream and downstream drainage conditions as they impact this project and existing development. 3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. 4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees(TUMF), residential classification. Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 6. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. 7. All private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. 8. Full improvements of interior streets based on residential street standards in accordance with City standards or as approved by the city engineer shall be provided. Canyon View Drive exceeds maximum cul-de-sac length (600 ft.). An alternative / emergency access in accordance with Fire Marshall approval shall be provided. 9. All landscaping maintenance shall be provided by the property owner. 10. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. 1 1 . Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 12. Provisions for the continuation of existing access rights (easements, etc.) shall be provided for on the Final Map or by separate documents as appropriate. 13. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002) for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. 14. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control. 15. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts with "as-built" plans submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to project final. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO, Riverside County Fire Department: 1 . With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check, the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards: The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.301 C. 2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 3. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a potential gallon per minute flow of 1500 for single family. 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 2-1 /2" x 2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 200' single family from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. 5. Water plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the water system will produce the required fire flow. 6. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. The roadway shall not be less than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with parking on both sides, 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 150' shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn-around (55' in industrial developments). 7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers or other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over-ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 8. A dead end single access over 500 feet will require a secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead end access over 1 ,300 feet be accepted. 9. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points from main roadway or an emergency gated access into an adjoining development. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city. 1 1 . Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within 12 months. 12. This project requires secondary access to streets "A" and "B" or residential fire sprinklers throughout. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: TT 29713 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Ironwood Country Club SR Consultants, Inc. 73-735 Irontree Drive 2698 Mataro Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pasadena, CA 91 107 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots and two open space lots on property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Department of Community Development/Planning Attention: STEVE SMITH FROM: Joseph S. Gaugush, Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29713; MEMBERS OF IRONWOOD, INC. DATE: February 14, 2001 The following should be considered conditions of approval for the above-referenced project: (1) Drainage fees in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.49 and Ordinance No. 653 shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project or recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first. (2) Any drainage facilities construction required forthis project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to start of construction. The subject study shall include analysis of the upstream and downstream drainage conditions as they impact this project and existing development. (3) Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. (4) The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees(TUMF), residential classification. Payment of said fees shall beat the time of building permit issuance. (5) A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit. (6) As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. (7) All private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. (8) Full improvements of interior streets based on residential street standards in accordance with City standards or as approved by the city engineer shall be provided. Canyon View Drive exceeds maximum cul-de-sac length (600 ft.). An alternative/ emergency access in accordance with Fire Marshall approval shall be provided. (9) All landscaping maintenance shall be provided by the property owner. (10) In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. (11) Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. (12) Provisions for the continuation of existing access rights (easements, etc.) shall be provided for on the Final Map or by separate documents as appropriate. (13) Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002) for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. (14) Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control. (15) Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts with "as-built" plans submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to project final Al JOSEPH S. GA13GUSH, P.E. (tmaps\tm29713.cnd) WILDLIFE I�JUV6 12/15/2000 11:41 FAX 7609180638 US FISg••AND - United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service FCOlOg'ical Services Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office 2730 Loker Avenue,West Carlsbad,CA 92009 DEC 15 2000 N4r_Steve Nagle Coachella Valley Association of Goveroments 73-7 10 Fred Waring 13rive, Suite 200 Palm Desert. California 92260 Subject' Ironwood Country Club Expansion of Golf Course and Residential Construction(1-6- 00 NFTA-1217.1) Dear Mr Nagle: This letter summarizes our Interim Project Review meeting discussion on October 25, 2000,regarding the above referenced project and the suggested measures to address impacts to Peninsular bighorn sheep- The proposed Ironwood project entails developing 50.8 acres of bighorn habitat into residential houses and gold course- During the meeting it was agreed that the loss of habitat would be compensated for at a 2:1 ratio_ Ironwood has proposed several parcels of on-site habitat and/or acquiring off-site habitat totaling at least 101.6 acres. It appears that one of the on-site parcels offered by Ironwood,41.9 acres west of the flood control dike and adjacent to lands managed by the University of California, would be suitable compensation. The other parcels are contiguous with bighorn sheep habitat but isolated by Coachella valley water District(CV)WD) land. Without confirmation that the CVWD land would be managed compatible with bighorn sheep recovery,these parcels would not be suitable compensation. Ironwood is in tlae process of identifying the remaining 59-7 acres of suitable bighorn sheep habitat. In addition,the following mitigation measures were agreed to by Ironwood to minimize disturbance to adjoining bighorn habitat: no invasive plant species used in landscaping, encouraging the use of native plants in landscaping, no lighting of hillsides and minimizing off-site lighting or glare, any water features should be built to be incompatible with species of Culicoide.s, dogs should be leashed and away from areas adjacent to the hillsides, outdoor noise restrictions,no recreational access into bighorn sheep habitat, and a fence to be constructed between the proposed project and remaining bighorn habitat, The fence may be built concurrently with the project or immediately after a single bighorn sheep has been seen on the project site. To avoid future conflicts, if it becomes necessary to implement the Received Dec-15-2000 01 :38Pm From-7609180638 To-PALM DESERT PUBLIC W Page 002 12/15/2060 14:41 FAX. 76091� 8 US FISH AND WILDLIF Z 003 Mr. Steve Nagle fencing, it was agreed that, as a condition of approval,the City will require (1) a responsible party be identified, such as a Home Owncrs Association,for constructing the fence; (2)an identified mechardsm for fujading the fence construction(e.g_,annual fees or an account funded by the developer); (3)rights- of-way easements established across all affected properties; and(4) a predetermined mechanism that defines when a fence would be constructed (a Single bighom sheep has been seen on the project site). If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Scott McCarthy of my staff at(760) 431- 9440_ sin ly Nancy Gilbert Assistant Field Supervisor CIC; Phil Drell, City of Palm Desert Theresa Newkirk, CDFG - ----•----- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE aS�Tv oF�. BERKELEY • DAVIS IRVINE LOSANGELES RIVERSIDE SANDIEGO SANFRANCISCO •Z - '.` w o? SANTABARBARA • SANTACRUZ S 2 September 10, 2000 Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center P.O. Box 1738 S Li�.P 1 3 2000 Palm Desert,California 92261-1738 � Mr. Phil Drell Telephone: (619)341-3655 Director of Community Development GOMMUNfrY DEVELOPMENT UOP,;-ii Uq 73 510 Fred Waring Dr. crrY of PALM,DESERT Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: 50 acre parcel of land within Ironwood Country Club located north and west of the Deep Canyon flood control levee and south of Canyon View Drive in the City of Palm Desert. Dear Phil: On August 21" I met with representatives of Ironwood Country Club and their consultants. At the meeting we discussed their plans for a proposed development within Ironwood Country Club. It is my understanding that: 1. The project will be low density consisting of 20 lots of approximately 1/z acre each. The proposed project is essentially an extension of the existing development, and it will be surrounded by and separated from the Deep Canyon flood control levee by new golf course improvements. I have attached a copy of the relevant part of the"Proposed North Course Revision" map that we reviewed at the meeting. 2. About 42 acres of the parcel, is located south and east of the flood control levee and is a part of the Deep Canyon flood plain. Retaining this area as an undisturbed natural area is a significant concern of Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center. This part of the parcel is largely undisturbed and according to statements made by the representatives of Ironwood and their engineers, this parcel will not be disturbed, and will remain in its natural condition. The parcel will be designated as "natural open space". 3. A fence will be constructed by Ironwood in a location mutually agreeable to Ironwood and the University, near the flood control levee, and across the flood plain. Ironwood's fence will join a fence along the northerly boundary of the SWIM Section of Section 4 T6S ME SBBM, the installation of which will not be Ironwood's responsibility. As Director of the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center, I do not object to the project as proposed by Ironwood Country Club on August 21, 2000, subject to the following limitation: Nothing in this letter shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of the University's right or fiduciary duty as a trustee agency under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), or under any other applicable laws or regulations, to comment on, or object, where applicable, to any plans for or activities on the Ironwood Country Club property, including the development of the project if, in the reasonable I judgment of the University's environmental managers, such plans or activities may have a significant effect on Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center. Please feel free to contact me at the letterhead address or by email (deepcanyon rind-,p -com) if you need more information or clarification of my comments. Sincerely, Allan Muth, Ph.D. Director Cc: Leonard Czarnowski, SR Consultants Inc. Bruce Edwards, Ironwood Country Club IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,COUNTY OF RMIMOE STATE OF CAIIFORNIA TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29713 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION S.7.63.,R.6E.,S.B.Y. A/N 01� APH 77 O —-—— — _ I ``\\ OPEN SS SPACE ST �; A111 TTQe/ RE"' 1 21 2 RECREATION 100.59 ACRES GOLF COIFQE J 1 610IEOODCVIRRTGI� — � _ --�� �a�j \ • ,yR�l.-- �w Se 1 10 11 12 t3 1 e O 1 O / Q`:•i�T to '1 5 r tB � ■ I a 20 /��/ E•'f t ,yH7191411"E 11 / LT CUMMANA; OETK rIDORN9.._.....T.NKL] lRl.irto Nn Ruw "�n.wE OO .n—T x".t.N-.ra1 QAtw��"r: Au Am �LYid6 r� PROPOSED USE NOTE: ©sa•EAEEN.ar cvwn.Pa.r.maK o�`Oi a.a Lm: w s T sNEf ra.aeroi N10_ wA Yu� f RAiOES�91.6AYgT IO."FS1P NG .rY.C/. E]./IX4 E�tS x1OUR OEL71011p.i .IIOO.R snET m ` h is5 ' AT32 RETEMIONRETEMION A E FLOODZONE niara®�"ulo uc. mr> c�snaul RINMIA.IMN OtlF taRE EPIL C •odf aTREET MAINTENANCE UTLfTEsMEvu"rw M INtRII"�"WMOYIICE YYOC ME! 0". vI11ET MIG pSlRtt ar wanmo cc ,... utav:�w m'i.�v LEOAL DESC7sPT1pN :MEET wa �. ...mEa TENTATIVE MAP T."7 7T- TRACT NO. 29713 6 RKII]pL O CNlo1MA ArnPI�I WWWOM COINM CLUB CITY OF F&M DEBE!!T OP S SME[TS ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1 . Project Title: General Planning and Prezoning for Annexation 35 2. Lead Agency and Name and Address: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 3. Contact person and Phone Number: Stephen R. Smith, Planning Manager Department of Community Development (760) 346-0611 ext. 486 4. Project Location: Part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (south of Ironwood Country Club) 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Ironwood Country Club SR Consultants, Inc. 73-735 Irontree Drive 2698 Mataro Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pasadena, CA 91 107 6. General Plan Designation: Very Low Density, Residential 7. Zoning: PR-2 and O.S. (open space) 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.) General planning and prezoning to facilitate annexation of property to the city and approval of tentative tract map creating 20 single family lots and two open space lots on a 156-acre site. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.) NORTH: Ironwood Country Club SOUTH: Vacant desert EAST: Golf Course Subdivision (The Reserve) WEST: Vacant desert 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): LAFCO will process annexation request. CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 PAGE 1 OF 14 FORM "J" ENVIRONMENTAL FAC i ur S POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/Soils ❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Hydrology/Water Qualitv ❑ Land Use/Planning ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic ❑ Utilities /Service Svstems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency): On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a"potentially significant or"potentially significant unless mitigated"impact on the environment,but at least one effect 1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analvsis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and(b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION,including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposedproject,nothing further is required. Signatures Date >i2�1 Printed Name For CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 FORM "T' Page 2 of 14 EVALUATION OF ENVIR MENTAL INTACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A"No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved(e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards(e.g_ the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants,based on a project-specific screening analvsis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved,including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level,indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur,then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation,or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact"to a"Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses,"may be cross- referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR,or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case,a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are"Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans,zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate,include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions form this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 FORM"J" Page 3 of 14 9) The explanation of ea sue should identif�v: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified,if any, to reduce the impact to less than sign ificance. SAMPLE QUESTION Lcss Than Issues Sigttificant Potcntially With Lcss Than Significant Mitigauon Significant No Imps Impact Incorporated Impact I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? �� / ED b) Substantially damage scenic resources,including,but not linvted to,tress,rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway" 3 c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997)prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,or Farmland of Statewide Importance(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency,to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,or a Williamson Act contract? y C ITY/R VP UB/19991313785 FORM "T' Page 4 of 14 Less Than Issues: sigtriGcant Potentially with Less Than Si*ficant Mitigation Significant No Imp& Impact Ittcorpomted Impact c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, D 13 C due to their location or nature,could result in conversion of Farmland,to non-agricultural use? 7 III_ AIR QUALITY. Where available,the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the fallowing determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable 13 0 air quality plan? J J b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially p 0 0 to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any D criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard(including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? J d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant 13 0 concentrations? .d i e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of 0 people? IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect,either directiv or through habitat modifications,on any species identified as a candidate,sensitive,or special status species in local or regional plans,policies,or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? /i CITY/RVPUB/19991313785 FORM"r Page 5 of 14 Less Than Issues. Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Miti anon Sigmficant No Impac Impact Incorporated Impact b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural commuruty identified in local or regional plans,policies,regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? � / ,— 7 / �, c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected �- wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including,but not limited to, marsh,vernal pool, coastal, etc.)through direct removal, filling,hydrological interruption,or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting E3 CD biological resources,such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Ay �j / 1 f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local,regional, or state habitat conservation plan? V CUL l LRAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.59 w J J c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? ti d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? CITY/RVPUB/1999r313785 FORM "J" Page 6 of 14 Less Than Issues: Significant Potentially with less Than Significant Mitigation Siptdiicant No Irnpact Impact Incorporated Impact VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS —Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse ❑ ❑ ❑ effects,including the risk of loss,injury or death involving: 1 /S i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,as delineated on the ❑ ❑ ❑ most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. J ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? dC iii Seismic-related ground failure,including liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ iv Landslides? ❑ D b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? �_ ; ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,or that ❑ ❑ ❑ would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,subsidence,liquefaction or collapse? 1,`> d) Be located on expansive soil,as defined in Table 18-1-B of ❑ ❑ 0 the Uniform Building Code(1994),creating substantial risks to life or property? 1 e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of ❑ ❑ septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers.are not available for the disposal of waste water? ) VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ❑ ❑ ❑ through the routine transport,use, or disposal of hazardous materials? CITY/RVPUB/1 999/3 1 3 7 8 5 FORM "J" Page 7 of 14 Y ess Than Issues: tSignificant Potentialiv With i.ess Than Sigmficaot Mitigation Sipufcant No Impact impact Incorporated Impact b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ED through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? ( � c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely ED D D hazardous materials,substances,or waste within one- quartcr mile of an existing or proposed school? 1 /-_-;Z d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous D El materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 and, as a result,would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? _ 5" C e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? J, f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation Plan? ; h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,including where El wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? , VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? i l El D CITY/R VPUB/1999/313785 FORM "J" Page 8 of 14 y Less Than Issues Significant Potentiall1 With Less Than Significant Mitigation significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or Interfere y substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level(e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)7 j c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off site? lU d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or nver,or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-or off-site? i e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the El 0 D capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which ❑ would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or strictures to a significant nsk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? C ❑ CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 FORM "T' Page 9 of 14 • W Less Than Issues: Signuficam Potentially With Less Than Significant Kugauon Sigmficant No Impac Impact Incorporated impact IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? \/�/ ❑ D ❑ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,policv,or ❑ D ❑ regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including,but not limited to the general plan,specific plan, local coastal program,or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? j c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or ❑ ❑ ❑ natural community conservation plan? X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral ❑ D D resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important ❑ ❑ ❑ mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? XI. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in ❑ D D excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance,or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ❑ ❑ ❑ groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? j c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in ❑ ❑ ❑ the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? :A.. d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient ❑ ❑ ❑ noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? _ CITY/RVPUB/19991313785 FORM "J" Page 10 of 14 Less Than Issues: Stgrtiftcant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Sipuftcant No Imp: Impact Incorporated impact e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ❑ ❑ ❑ �' where such a plan has not been adopted within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would ❑ ❑ ❑ , \ the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? �;,; 1- MI. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ❑ ❑ ❑ directly(for example,by proposing new homes and businesses)or indirectly(for example,through extension of road or other infrastructure)? /I —� b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ❑ ❑ ❑ necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the ❑ ❑ ❑ construction of replacement housing elsewhere? )III. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities,need for new or physically altered governmental facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios,response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? 1 �f ❑ ❑ ❑ Police protection) ;j ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Schools? l , 3 ❑ ❑ ❑ CITY/RVPUB/1 999/3 1 3 7 85 FORM "T' Page 11 of 14 Less Than Issues: sigrtificant Potentially With Less Than significant Mitigation sttttsi£tcant No Impact Impact Lrw4wporated Impact Parks? j ❑ ❑ I-1q- ❑ Other public facilities7 a j ❑ ❑ ❑ XIV. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional ❑ ❑ ❑ parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? J "-/ b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require D ❑ ❑ the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation ❑ ❑ ❑ to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system(i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips,the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of ❑ ❑ service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? '; c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either ❑ ❑ an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? .+ , d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature ❑ ❑ ❑ (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections)or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? 4 ❑ ❑ ❑ CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 FORM "T' Page 12 of 14 Les:Thar, Issues: Significant Potenuafiv with Less Than significant Mittgaoon Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans,or programs ❑ ❑ ❑ supporting alternative transportation(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ❑ ❑ ❑ applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? . b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ❑ ❑ ❑wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? f c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water ❑ drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the ❑ construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ❑ ❑ ❑ project from existing entitlements and resources,or are new or expanded entitlements needed? ) ( e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑ ❑ provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? , f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity ❑ to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? ❑ g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and ❑ ❑ ❑ regulations related to solid waste? 1 CITY/R VPUB/1999l313785 FORM"T' Page 13 of 14 Lcss Than Issues: Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No impact Impact Incorporated Impact XVIL MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,substantially reduce the habitat or a fish or wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,the effects of other current project, and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Does the project have environmcntal effects which will El El El cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? CITY/RVPUB/1 999/3 1 3 785 FORM "J" Page 14 of 14 LEGEND OF SOURCES 1 . City of Palm Desert General Plan 2. City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance 3. City of Palm Desert Director of Community Development 4. Visual inspection by City of Palm Desert Community Development staff 5. Canyons at Bighorn EIR 6. Palm Desert Circulation Plan 7. The Reserve at Indian Wells EIR 8. (Intentionally not used) 9. City of Palm Desert Master Plan of Drainage 10. City of Palm Desert Grading Ordinance 1 1 . Coachella Valley Water District 12. Sunline Transit 13. (Intentionally not used) 14. Riverside County Fire Department 15. Sheriff's Department/Palm Desert Branch 16. (Intentionally not used) t INITIAL STUDY CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION CHECKLIST COMMENTS AND POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES (CATEGORIES PERTAIN TO ATTACHED CHECKLIST) I. AESTHETICS a, b, c. The site has a scenic vista to the mountains to the west and south. There are no roads in the area at this time. There are no trees on the site. Future development must be approved by the Palm Desert Architectural Commission and Planning Commission. d. New light will be produced but future development will be required to prevent lighting spill over. II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES a, b, c. Part of the site is golf course and the rest is vacant desert with minor amounts of native desert vegetation. The site has never been used for agricultural purposes nor shown on maps as agricultural. III. AIR QUALITY a & b. During construction, particularly grading, a potential dust problem is a short term impact. Requiring that the ground be moistened during days in which grading occurs will mitigate this problem. This is required by City of Palm Desert Grading Ordinance. Because the site is already an urbanized setting its development will not result in an overall deterioration of ambient air quality. This conclusion is supported by the discussions relating to air quality contained in a draft environmental impact report prepared for the North Sphere Specific Plan. Completed development of the site will result in less dust leaving the site then currently occurs with the site's vacant condition. C. Development of this site will not result in any climatic changes. This is due to its size and identified uses. d. The proposed land use does not call for uses which would create substantial pollutant concentrations. e. The proposed land use does not call for any odorous land uses. 1 .r INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES a. The site may contain dune species which are of statewide concern (i.e., Coachella Valley Milk Vetch). A multi species habitat conservation plan is being prepared by CVAG which will establish preserves and conservation practices to insure the future survival of these dune species. The area to the west may be habitat for the peninsular bighorn sheep. b. No riparian habitat present on site. C. No wetlands habitat present on site. d. No migratory fish or wildlife present on site. e. No local policy or ordinance protecting biological reserves other than that delineated in item (a) above. f. See (a) above. The dune species of concern are not migratory in nature. MITIGATION MEASURE The applicant has conferred with Fish and Wildlife Service and the Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center and arrived at acceptable mitigation. The required mitigation measures will be made conditions of approval on the tentative tract map which is part of this application. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES a-d. The cultural resource study performed as part of the Canyons at Bighorn EIR found no evidence of any cultural, archeological or historical significance in this area. In addition, state law requires that should any evidence be found during construction, construction must cease and the site cleared. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS a (1-iv). The area is subject to earthquakes and seismic shaking. Various studies have concluded that with proper building design which is required by the Uniform Building Code people will not be exposed to substantial adverse effects. 2 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 MITIGATION MEASURES The City of Palm Desert grading and building permits procedures required detailed geotechnical reports addressing grading specifications and the settlement and expansive characteristics of on site soils. All structures must be designed to UBC requirements to insure that buildings are constructed within the acceptable level of risk set forth herein for the type of building and occupancies being developed. b. Development will reduce blow sand erosion. There is no topsoil present. C. See mitigation measure above. d. See mitigation measure above. e. Sandy soil is capable of supporting septic tanks but they will not be used as sewers are available. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS a. Site and immediate area are not subject to routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. b. Project will not create health hazards or potential health hazards. C. There is no school within 1 /4 mile of the site. d. The site has not been identified on the list of hazardous materials sites. e. Site is not within two miles of a public airport. f. No private airstrip in area. g. Project will not interfere with city's emergency response or evacuation plan. h. Project will not increase the fire hazard in area with flammable brush, grass or trees. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY While any development results in the use of water and therefore reduces the amount otherwise available for public water supplies, the Coachella Valley Water District assures that there is sufficient water supplies to accommodate this growth. In 3 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 addition, the Coachella Valley Water District plans to construct additional water facilities in the Palm Desert area to accommodate current and future development. a. Project will be required to comply with Palm Desert Master Plan of Drainage and the grading ordinance. b. Project will use water provided by CVWD and will not interfere with groundwater recharge. c, d, e. Water will be redirected to drainage facilities designed and constructed to accept the water from the site. f. Project will not substantially degrade water quality. g. Site is within the area susceptible to 100 year floods. Any future-development will be required to comply with the city grading ordinance and design sites outside of flood areas. h. See (g). I. Area is subject to flooding as noted in (g). j. Area is desert land not subject to seiche, tsunami or mud flow. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING a. The site is zoned for residential use which is what is proposed. b. The proposed prezoning is consistent with the General Plan. C. Property is not subject to habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan, other than that discussed in Section IV (a1 ). X. MINERAL RESOURCES a. No known mineral resources. b. No locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on local general plan. 4 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 XI. NOISE a, b, c, d. Construction and subsequent residential project use will increase ambient noise level. The increase is not expected to create an annoyance to adjacent residential properties. All uses on the site will be required to comply with the city noise ordinance. MITIGATION MEASURES Strict adherence to construction hours and days will be required. Additional measures to mitigate traffic and operational noise will be required. Noise to be mitigated so that noise levels set in the General Plan Noise Element are not exceeded. e & f. Project is not within two miles of a public airport or in vicinity of a private airstrip. XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING a-c. The project is the general planning and prezoning of 156 acres. The Tract map will create 20 single family lots. This extremely low density of residential development is consistent with existing projects in the area. The site is currently vacant so the project will not displace people. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES The property is presently vacant and serves no productive use. A commitment to urban uses was made as the area surrounding the study area has been developed, and the general plan and zoning maps designated for residential development. Infrastructure improvements (i.e., streets, utilities) have been made and are adequate to serve the proposed development. The proposed land use would increase the economic productivity of the land in terms of land efficiency and greater economic return generated from these uses, versus the current state of the land. Fire and Police Protection Police and Fire service has indicated that they can service the proposed project. 5 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 Schools The project will be required to pay school mitigation fees per state law at time of building permit issuance. Parks The project is a residential development of less than one (1 ) unit per acre which will generally be second residence oriented. Existing and proposed parks will be adequate to serve these families. Other Public Facilities Libraries and other public facilities are adequate to serve the project. XIV. RECREATION The project is consistent with general plan densities and as a result the population generated was considered as part of the recreation element. On site recreation facilities will provide much of the recreation for future residents. XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC a-b. Projected trip generation per single family dwelling unit per day is 10 for a total of 200 trip ends which will connect to city streets through Ironwood Country Club. Except for additional vehicular movements discussed above, the project should not generate additional demands on existing transportation systems. Current circulation systems have sufficient capacity to accept any additional traffic produced by the proposed residential project. Principal access to the project area will be via Portola Avenue which is designed to handle vehicular traffic for this type of use. C. Project will not change air traffic patterns. d. Street design and intersections will be designed to meet all city standards and the project will not include incompatible uses. e. Emergency access will be acceptable. f. There will be a demand for additional parking facilities which will be supplied by the project on site in compliance with city code. 6 . y INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 g. Street improvements will minimize traffic hazards to motor vehicles. XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS a. Project will not exceed limits. b. CVWD has indicated ability to serve this project. C. Construction of said facilities are currently under review. They will occur with or without this project. d. See (b) above. e. See (b) above. f. Landfill space is available in the immediate area and long term will be available at Eagle Mountain. g. City will enforce these statutes through general city administration. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a. None. b. None. C. None. 7 AWOL � 1IY OF P01M 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 + TEL: 760 346-o6i i FAX: 760 341-7098 i nf.C-p.I.-d—,,..rg CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NOS. GPA 00-1, C/Z 00-2 AND TT 29713 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by MEMBERS OF IRONWOOD, INC., for approval of a mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact, general plan amendment and prezoning to facilitate future annexation to the city of Palm Desert for 156.01 acres located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (the area south of Ironwood Country Club). Said property to be designated very low density residential (1-3 dwelling units per acre) and open space in the General Plan and prezoned R-1 20,000 and O.S. (open space). The application also includes a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots ranging in size from 22,778 square feet to 35,830 square feet to be located on the future extension of Canyon View Drive. o q e suw.ct �perty �E 2= 0 2W0 Feet SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room 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 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 at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun PHILIP DRELL, Secretary February 7, 2001 Palm Desert Planning Commission 1 °+ RECEIVE® DEC 6 2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPAM)WENT PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OP PY-M DESERT MEETING OF THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISS�JION December 10, 2001 10:30 a.m. Eastern Municipal Water District Board Room 2270 Trumble Road Perris, California AGENDA NOTICE: Anyone present at the hearing who is involved with any annexation to be considered and who has made a contribution of more than $250 in the past twelve (12) months to any member of the Commission will. be asked to state for the record the Commission member to whom the contribution was made and the matter of consideration with which they are involved. 1 . CALL TO ORDER AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG. a. SELECTION OF OFFICERS. b. PRESENTATION TO DEPARTING COMMISS R GALLEANO. 2 . MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 OCTOBER 25, 2001. (Minutes are not yet availa e) 3 . HEARINGS: Consent: a. LAFCO 2001-04-1-Annexation 10 to County Service Area 134 . b. LAFCO 2001-05-1-Annexation 18 to County Service Area 132 . (Continued from October 25, 2001) C. LAFCO 2001-23-1-Annexation 11 o County Service Area 134 . d. LAFCO 2001-32-3-Reorganization to Include Concurrent Annexations to Rancho California Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Continued: e. LAFCO 2000-37-4-Annexation to Palo Verde Irrigation District. (Continued from October 25, 2001) (Staff recommends continuance to January 24, 2002) . RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION • 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J •RIVERSIDE,CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 i LAFCO AGENDA PAGE 2 December 10, 2001 New: f. LAFCO 2001-21-4-Reorganization to Include Annexation 35 to City of Palm Desert and Concurrent Detachment from the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District. g. LAFCO 2001-24-2-Reorganization to Include Annexation 95 to the City of Corona & Concurrent Detachment from the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District. h. LAFCO 2001-28-3-Annexation to Valley Wide Recreation and Parks District. (Staff recommends continuance to January 24, 2002) 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session held pursuant to Section 54957 . 6: No Items scheduled 5. REQUEST FOR A FEE WAIVER BY THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO - Detachment From the City of San Jacinto (Continued from October 25, 2001) 6. REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF FISCAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIREMENT - Annexation to the City of San Jacinto. (Continued from October 25, 2001) 7. REQUEST FOR A FEE WAIVER BY THE CITY OF CORONA-Annexation 98 to the City of Corona. 8. REQUEST TO PROCESS UNDER PRIOR FEE SCHEDULE - Woodcrest COI. 9. ADOPTION OF FORMS. 10 . BUDGET TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY. 11 . SELECTION OF ALTERNATE PUBLIC MEMBER. 12 . INFORMATION ITEMS: Proposals Received (56857, 56751) a. LAFCO 2001-35-4-Reorganization to Include Annexation 14 to the City of La Quinta and Concurrent Detachments From the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District and the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District: Approximately 382 acres . East of Jefferson Street, south. of 58th Avenue, west of Madison Street and north of 60tn Avenue within the unincorporated area southeast of the City of La Quinta. b. LAFCO 2001-36-3-Reorganization to Include Annexation to Valley Wide Recreation and Park District: Approximately 252 acres . 2 parcels . Parcel 1 : North of Keller Road, south of Scott Road, west of Lindenberger Road and east of Menifee Road; Parcel 2 : North of Scott Road, south of Wickerd Road, west of E1 Centro Lane and east of Menifee Road, the proposal is within the Unincorporated Community of Menifee RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION® 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J . RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE (909) 369-0631 . FAX(909) 369-8479 ti LAFCO AGENDA PAGE 3 December 10, 2001 Valley. c. LAFCO 2001-37-1—Annexation 3 to County Service Area 113 : Approximately 10 acres. East of Chicago Avenue and the City of Riverside corporate boundaries, north of Cactus Avenue, west of Crystal View Terrace and south of Berry Road in the unincorporated area of Woodcrest. d. LAFCO 2001-38-3—Reorganization to Include Concurrent Annexation 01-145 to the City of Hemet and Detachment from the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District: Approximately 440 acres . North of Gibbel Road, west of Morse Girard Street, south of Johnston Avenue and east of Buena Vista Street in the unincorporated area of East Hemet. e. LAFCO 2001-39-1—Annexation 44 to County Service Area 103 : Approximately , 91 acres . East of Salida Del Sol, north of Clinton Keith Road, west of Smith Ranch Road and south of Baxter Road, in the Unincorporated Community of Wildomar. f. LAFCO 2001-40-3—Annexation 43 to County Service Area 84 : Approximately 17 acres. East of Winter Hawk Road, south of Piedra Road, west of Bradley Road and north of Holland Road in the Unincorporated Community of Menifee Valley. 13 . REPORT ON PROTEST PROCEEDINGS. (ORAL REPORT) 14. MISCELLANEOUS STAFF REPORTS. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 16. ADJOURNMENT. Our website may be reached at: www.co.riverside.ca.us/lafco RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION® 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J •RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE (909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 :IVED J M COMMlN11Y° ':-I C'S +!7 OEPAMMENT ILI is CITY Or PAW DESERT Date: January 9, 2002 LAFCO No. : 2001-21-4 di &I Td, h 6h Honorable Mayor and City Council c/o City Clerk City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 To Whom It May Concern: You are hereby notified that the proposed Reorganization to Include Annexation 35 to the City of Palm Desert and Concurrent Detachment from the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District was approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of Riverside at a public hearing held on December 10, 2001. A copy of Resolution No. 56-01, approving the annexation is enclosed. A copy of the map and legal description of this proposal as approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission is attached to this notice and must be used in all further actions regarding this proposal. Any previous maps and legal descriptions which do not conform to the attachment should be destroyed. The following actions must occur and/or fees must be paid prior to completion of the above proposal. 0 A final resolution ordering the proposal must be executed by the Chair and Executive Officer. Please send a check for 100 payable to LAFCO as soon as possible. ❑ A noticed protest hearing must be conducted by the Executive Officer. Please send a check for in order that we can begin these proceedings. 0 The Commission has made completion of the subject proposal contingent upon compliance with specific terms and conditions. Please refer to the attached resolution to determine what actions are necessary for compliance. [( For proposals including city annexations, please provide information required by the State Board of Equalization as shown on the attached sheet. Please send a check made payable to the State Board of Equalization in the amount of $2,000. The applicant and subject agency(ies) should mutually determine the responsibility for meeting the above requirements. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Xll�orcgr )i,1 . Spiliotis Execu 11 j�e Officer Attachments CC: Steve Smith, Planning Manager Carlos Ortega, City Manager J. Michael Williams, Gen. Mgr. Ironwood Country Club Kathy Gifford, Executive Office Clerk of the Board RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION• 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J • RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 0 FAX(909)369-8479 1 Local Agency Formation Commission County of Riverside 2 3 RESOLUTION NO. 56-01 4 APPROVING THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE 5 ANNEXATION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND 6 CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY 7 WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 8 LAFCO NO. 2001-21-4 9 BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED by the Local Agency 10 Formation Commission in regular session assembled on December 11 10, 2001, that the Reorganization to Include Annexation 35 to 12 the City of Palm Desert, and Concurrent Detachment from the 13 Riverside County Waste Resources Management District consisting 14 of approximately 156 . 01 acres generally located west of the 15 City of Indian Wells, north of the University of California 16 Desert Research Station, south of the City of Palm Desert and 17 east of Canyon View Drive as more particularly described in 18 Exhibit "A" , attached hereto and made a part hereof is 19 approved. w �w o 20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND FOUND that: 'z o -0i1 1 . Commission proceedings were commenced by �r 00 Resolution of Application by the City of Palm Desert. >o w C:1 2 . The reorganization is proposed to provide mQ 24 municipal services by the City of Palm Desert . 25 3 . The distinctive short form designation of the 26 proposal is LAFCO No. 2001-21-4--Reorganization to Include 27 Annexation 35 to the City of Palm Desert and Concurrent 28 Detachment from the Riverside County Waste Resources Management RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY District . FORMATION COMMI86ION 1485 Spruce Street Suite J Riverside California, 1 4 . The City of Palm Desert, as lead agency, has 2 prepared an Initial Study resulting in the filing of a Negative 3 Declaration and has complied with the California Environmental 4 Quality Act (CEQA) and all appropriate State Guidelines, and 5 that the Commission has reviewed and considered the 6 environmental documentation. 7 5 . The proposed reorganization is consistent with 8 the City of Palm Desert sphere of influence and the spheres of 9 influence of all affected local agencies . 10 6 . The boundaries of the territory as set forth in 11 Exhibit "A" , attached hereto and incorporated herein by 12 reference, are approved. 13 7 . The proposed reorganization is legally 14 uninhabited. 15 8 . The reorganization is approved subject to the 16 following terms and conditions : 17 a. In accordance with Government Code Sections 18 56886 (t) and 57330, the subject territory shall be subject to 19 the levying and collection of any previously authorized 20 charge, fee, assessment or tax of the City. 21 b. The City of Palm Desert shall defend, indemnify 22 and hold harmless the Riverside County Local Agency Formation 23 Commission (LAFCO) , its agents, officers, and employees from 24 any claim, action, or proceeding against LAFCO, its agents, 25 officers, and employees to attach, set aside, void, or annul an 26 approval of LAFCO concerning this proposal . 27 C . In accordance with Government Code Section 28 56375 (n) , waive automatic detachment from County Service Area RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COPMISSION 1485 Spruce Street Suite J Riverside, California 925G7-2445 '__". — ..1.. - 2 1 152 based upon the following findings : 2 i . County Service Area (CSA) 152 is a funding 3 mechanism for the implementation of the National Pollutant 4 Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) emanating from the Federal 5 1972 Clean Water Act, and re-authorized under the Federal 1987 6 Clean Water Act. 7 ii . The City of Palm Desert annexed into CSA 8 152 and is included within the CSA's service area. 9 iii . Detachment would deprive the area 10 residents services needed to ensure their health, safety or 11 welfare. 12 iv. Waiving detachment will not affect the 13 ability of the City to provide any services . 14 9 . Pursuant to Government Code Section 56663 , 15 authorize the Executive Officer to proceed with Conducting 16 Authority Proceedings, without notice, hearing or election. 17 10 . The Executive Officer is directed to prepare 18 and execute a Certificate of Completion upon satisfaction of 19 the above conditions and receipt of fees required by Section 20 54902 . 5 (made payable to the State Board of Equalization) . 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION 1485 Spruce Street 6uite j Riverside, California , 9esO.co4nca. — — 1 11 . The Executive Officer is directed to transmit a 2 certified copy of this resolution to the chief petitioners and 3 to each subject agency. 4 5 j 7 ROBERT E. HIRD, Chair 8 I certify the above resolution was passed and adopted by the 9 Local Agency Formation Commission of Riverside County on December 10, 2001 . 10 T 4 5 12 GEORG PILIOTIS Execu i Officer 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION 1485 Spruce Street Suite J Riverside, California 92507-2445 _ A EXHIBIT "A" REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT & CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAFCO 2001-21-4 THAT PORTION OF SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WHICH LIES WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO. 19640 FILED IN BOOK 148 PAGES 64, 65 AND 66, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, SAID NORTHEAST CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,- THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 AND ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS SOUTH 00°30'05n WEST 5147.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY OF INDIAN WELLS AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 SOUTH 89050"8"WEST 600.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°00'49" WEST 2685.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29057'13"WEST 2887.47 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,- THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT NORTH 89055'20" EAST 2553.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTANING 156.01 ACRES MORE OR LESS. ROBERT B. STANFORD JR. i:LS 4457 DATE: EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 209 1 �®AND��,� Ts s - TGIF, Ii Y I.e13� LD-50 (REV) ROBERT B. 0� '� BS: BS t STANFCBD,JI N July 9, 2001 ap.seldL 30, 1 "s JN 724-015-1 tp No.4457 �FCA�-�F� --= . CIT Y O F r n IN. M 0 1 R T 4, 1} l 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE p I PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92 260-2 5 7 8 b TEL: 760 346-061 I �•. . FAX: 760 341-7o98 info@palm-desert.org r January 16, 2002 LAFCO George Spiliotis Executive Officer 1485 Spruce Street, Suite J Riverside, CA 92507-2445 Re: LAFCO Resolution 56-01 Annexation 35 to City of Palm Desert LAFCO No. 2001-214 Dear George: Enclosed please find a check in the amount of $100.00 payable to LAFCO and a check payable to the State Board of Equalization in the amount of$2,000. Lastly, please find enclosed information for the State Board of Equalization. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, r S E SMITH PLANNING MANAGER SS:dq .. Sa reixr[o ON p[crum rxrEx FIRST COMMUNITY BANK OF THE DESERT 90-3824/1222 NO 004773 IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB PALM SPRINGS OFFICE �, GENERAL ACCOUNT 601 E.TAHOUITZ CANYON WAY 73-735 IRONTREE DRIVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 MINI DESERT,CA 92260-6799 DATE AMOUNT EXACTLY *****2000 DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS 01/15/2002 $ 2000 . 00 PAY TO THE VOID AFTER 180 DAYS ORDER O STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - i TWO SIG RES REQUIRED 11'00477311' ': L22238242i: 046 SO296511' 61374 FIRST COMMUNITY BANK OF THE DESERT 90-38 2411 2 2 2 NO 004772 IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB PALM SPRINGS OFFICE GENERAL ACCOUNT 601 E.TAHOUITZ CANYON WAY 73-735 IRONTREE DRIVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 ® PALM DESERT,CA 92260-6799 DATE AMOUNT EXACTLY ******100 DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS 01/15/2002 $ 100 . 00 PAY TO THE VOID AFTER 180 DAYS ORDER LAFCO ZTWO OF SIGNAT S REQUIRED 11000 4 7 7 211' 1: 12 2 238 24 21: 046 50 296511' 61374 f to AN an UP tell .FOE ll • ® , ills 111\11111111//ll�\� !It�• -<t,��- �, , r�► _ ■w�■ ■w was if^�(��'�/� r!�/ :.:::'ter■■.•. •.r ' �Q�����fuftuul► ♦ �i 1Mao :r a1u■rf + •� •.�,"��: a�rrrr•■r r ■w,rrrk11 I41 ■■..■� ■unp ti •��I■; nutfu11Q/1rH111 1/�•fit} ■ ' ....■• •■■■•.• I�\.►�: tl!•I�Iiiifuiiiiiii •r�►a�!���• I" ;:fir-tea i .� i vnt1� /IttfH lfl•QI■/. //■Xlfh•.\-It ll . ■r■■g■.■w��'1 �• I�r �■tlesson ��.����1...■■..... ■fl•■•■t w`]p /•■ttUtl•ffft■■fflfr�� ��. 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VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE EXHIBIT "A" REORGANIZA TION TO INCL UDE ANNEXA TION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT & CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT r q $ SR CONSUL ANTS, INC. t ENGINEERING • LAND PLANNING • LAND SURVEYING Fx' 9804 CRESCENT CENTER DRIVE SUITE 601 � rAMs RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 .. Phone (909) 581 -3522 Fax: (909) 581 -0020 A,f S, 1491g--1 66 SOUTHERL Y&EASTERL YBOUNDARY SOUTH 1/4 OF THEC/TYOFPALMDESERT `A SECTION 32, .; T 5S R,6E APN 655-009 009 SOU�,�RLY4VE,9F$�(fT/QN3� r.,;',.A'`1,,•;� ,,,;f. ,.'x ,. . .•N 8935 20 E ,.f,' =A,.' �,f �,�r;,', � ,Pr,. :2553.63 , ••,'r,,, . T D.B. " F NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEC T/ON5 T.6S.,R.6E. `f LEGEND' , '111/11EXISRNG CITY BOUNDRY APN 771-002-011 j ammommm,",NNEXA110N AREA �q LAND 156.01 ACRES �` z r ° re. o 30,2001 e .4457 Q r o ®/cPAI If :� O STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ITEM 3: LISTING OF ALL STREETS. Currently none. Future: Extension of Canyon View Drive New street "A" - to be named later. Street numbers on Canyon View Drive: Lot 1 50-101 Lot 2 50-121 Lot 3 50-141 Lot 4 50-161 Lot 5 50-181 Lot 6 50-201 Lot 10 50-221 Lot 11 50-241 Lot 12 50-261 Lot 13 50-281 Lot 14 50-301 Lot 15 50-321 Lot 16 50-260 Lot 17 50-240 Lot 18 50-220 Lot 19 50-200 Lot 20 50-160 Street "A": Lot 7 73-700 Lot 8 73-710 Lot 9 73-711 ITEM 4: Assessor Parcel Number: 771-020-011 RECEIVED DEC 6 2001 Ok-,AMUNITY REYELOKENT DEPART MENT 3.f. CITY 0 PVM DESERT 12/10/2001 TO: Local Agency Formation Commission FROM: Wayne M. Fowler, LGA III SUBJECT: LAFCO 2001-21-4—REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. PRIOR AGENDAS/RELATED ACTIONS:none EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATION: This application seeks the annexation into the City of Palm Desert of 156 acres of uninhabited territory. The landowners proposes the to develop the territory as an extension of the existing Ironwood County Club, with a small 20 lot residential development, a re-design of the existing Golf Course and an approximately 40 acre area as a part of the Bighorn sheep preserve. This proposal is entirely within the sphere of influence of the City of Palm Desert. Staff will recommend approval VICINITY of this proposal with the boundaries as submitted by the applicant. "° _ I ° i— City ,YM Rancho GENERAL INFORMATION: Mirage City Of Pat. APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert, Desert applicant by Resolution. LOCATION: The project is generally City Of located west of the City of Indian Indian Wells, north of the University of weirs o California Desert Research station, WI south of the City of Palm Desert and u�Fcoza1 -21-a east of Canyon View Drive. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION- 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J -RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE (909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 POPULATION: There proposal is uninhabited, there are no persons living within the boundaries of this proposal . REGISTERED VOTERS : The County Registrar of Voters has reviewed this proposal and has found that there are no registered voters living within the territory of this proposal . LAND AREA: Approximately 156. 01 acres . CEQA DETERMINATION: The City of Palm Desert, as lead agency, has prepared an Initial Study on this proposal, which resulted in the filing of a Negative Declaration. The City, in preparing and filing the Negative Declaration, has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and all appropriate State Guidelines . PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE: Both the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside have adopted corresponding master property tax resolutions . EXISTING CONDITIONS : The territory involved with this proposal is currently a single 156-acre, vacant parcel . The Riverside County Comprehensive General Plan has designated this area as mountainous with a zoning of NA (Natural Assets) . This parcel contains approximately 50 acres, which are currently part of the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep habitat . This area will be removed from the habitat with 2 : 1 habitat compensation. Approximately 100 acres of territory are part of the Ironwood Country Club golf course. LAND USE PLANS : The landowner, Ironwood County Club, is proposing the construction of 20 single-family homes on approximately '-� acre lots . This residential development would be a continuation of an existing development already within the City of Palm Desert. Approximately 100 acres of the territory, already existing as a portion of the Ironwood Country Club golf course will be re-developed to incorporate the 20 lot residential subdivision. The final approximately 42 acres will be set aside as open space as part of the Bighorn Sheep habitat. SIGNIFICANT ISSUES: LANDOWNER SUPPORT: This proposal has the support of 1000 of the affected landowners . PROVISON OF SERVICE : The City of Palm Desert has submitted a Plan of Services in support of this annexation. The nature of this proposal will not require much in the way of service provision That plan is attached with this report . The following excerpts are from that plan. Wastewater: All wastewater collection and treatment to this area is currently provided by the Coachella Valley Water District CVWD) . Service provision upon annexation would remain with CVWD. Water: Again, The City of Palm Desert is provided water services from the Coachella Valley Water District. Both domestic water service and reclaimed water services would continue to provided by the Coachella Valley Water District. Police Protection: Police protection is provided by contract with the Riverside County Sheriff' s Department, who currently provides service to this area. Annexation and development will not require any additional officers or patrol beats . Fire Protection: This area is provided fire protection services from the Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) . The City of Palm Desert contracts with the RCFD for services within the City. Service provision would remain the same upon annexation, with no new services required. BOUNDARY: The proposed boundaries are consistent with the proposed development and land uses . The boundaries will not create any service provision problems and would not create any islands of unincorporated territory. COMMENTS FROM AFFECTED AGENCIES : There have been no significant comments received from any affected agency concerning this proposal . DETACHMENT FROM COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (RCWRMD) : On March 24, 1994, the Commission approved the formation of the RCWRMD as a separate financial and legal entity to operate and finance solid waste facilities in Riverside County. The District became effective on May 2, 1994 . As part of the Commission' s action, it determined that future annexations to cities should detach from the RCWRMD unless those cities have annexed to the District . This is based on an understanding between the county and RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION • 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J •RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 the COG' s, that annexation of cities to RCWRMD will be accomplished in an organized fashion to ensure appropriate representation on the governing board of the District . Therefore, staff will recommend concurrent detachment from the District . WAIVER OF AUTOMATIC DETACHMENT FROM CSA 152 : If the Commission approves this proposal, it should make specified findings in order to waive automatic detachment from the CSA, since the City has annexed into CSA 152 . CONCLUSIONS: This proposal represents a logical extension of the City of Palm Desert boundaries . There have been no significant comments received from any affected local agencies, or from any of the surrounding landowners . This proposal will not create any service provision problems, nor any traffic circulation issues . SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS: Based upon the factors outlined above, IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Commission: 1 . Find that the City of Palm Desert, as lead agency, has prepared an Initial Study resulting in the filing of a Negative Declaration and has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and all appropriate State Guidelines, and that the Commission has reviewed and considered the environmental documentation. 2 . Determine the proposed reorganization is consistent with the sphere of influence of the City of Palm Desert and all other affected local agencies; 3 . Determine that the reorganization is legally uninhabited; 4 . Approve LAFCO 2001-21-4—REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, subject to the following terms and conditions : a. In accordance with Government Code Section 56886 (t) and 57330, the subject territory shall be subject to the levying and collection of any RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION• 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J • RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE STATE I TENTATIVE TRACT NO. r� BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION Qf o AFM 481,Wm T .,. 1 r 21 RECREATION LOT 1 100.59 Ar-RES GOLF C,OURNEE 1 �JMDOD CC1/1111►asJr V ■■ 1 EM®w�el�__- (1 14 15 IV' CQ7 1 11 12 13 / ' 1 e p 9 10 No. � O ,u'S '6 a t- 17 /5 ♦ 1 r 19 I4 20 /♦' 3 1 2 �i ♦♦ l� 1 � 1 AM T/FOF-U V —T Y J M- ♦ r�: r-«u I I CUM Th ZONRIG t>Arc RIQ7A Ivcna uMCH wwrt EASING - FA CI tU1 PROPOSED: F'A-1; O.S A LIDTEU'NCAL SOILS REPMT Mll ME S/OYITTED"RQ/CH QVADING PLAN 1Q 11l�f]AT& PROP03Ep 113E NOTE: LOT SALES FOR OUSIOM li M 7J'lIPY E sillT HOW OMOPMENT IRMCARON AM LAIIOSCJ~PLANS Y'JT'NIYT■ arw ARE O'EFDMm 10 A LAYER TIME STORIAWATER RETENTION TO BE RETAINED Mr,*GOLF COURSE FLOOD STREET I AINTENANCE ZONE C UT)LITIES A FW"L DRAW E SMY MILL BE SIBMTTEO PRROR TO RECORDATION OF THE FlNAL MAP. PROP06fD SAI. TO f3£IIOAfD TO 1EA7ER COApf11A VALLEY MATi:R DISTRICT T7£MASEHT MBViTENANCE ASSOC. wwrc COACK-1 A VAUEY W0174R DIS1iifCT a<AonMpaO cc GAS sauTHE1aI LEGAL DESCRIPTION CALJFomm CAS GOYPANY F1EC7EdCIlY: SOUiHEwH A F}'MStRI PORTION R 11E EAST EL rfldiF GENUM 7 COAP itfY HMT OF SECTION CABLE TIME WARNER S. T.eS.RBE,sBli..IM 1HE COUNTY OF R*-RNDF_ STATE CF CALIFORNIA APN • 771-02-11 previously authorized charge, fee, assessment or tax of the City. b. The City of Palm Desert shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO" ) , its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against LAFCO, its agents, officers, and employees to attach, set aside, void, or annul and approval of LAFCO concerning this proposal . C. In accordance with Government Code Section 56375 (p) , waive automatic detachment from County Service Area 152 based upon the following findings : i . County Service Area (CSA) 152 is a funding mechanism for the implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) emanating from the Federal 1972 Clean Water Act, and re-authorized under the Federapl-�1987 Clean Water Act . r(D ii . The g of o annexed into CSA 1 and is includedi in the CSA' s service rea. iii . Detachment would deprive the area residents services needed to ensure their health, safety or welfare . iv. Waiving detachment will not affect the ability of the City to provide any service; and, 6 . Direct the Executive Officer to initiate protest proceedings pursuant to Section 57000 et seq. , upon payment of required processing fees . Respectfully submitted, Wayne M. Fowler Local Government Analyst III RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION • 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J • RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 REORG ANIZAMON TO INCLUDE A NEXATION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT LAFCO 2001 -21 -4 o _ Ironwood (' O f�- Country �" Club Ironwood City of Country Club Indian 156 Acres Wells North 1 ,Bighorn Sheep Reserve Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Habitat 0 LAFCO 2001-21-4 ANX 35 0 CITY OF PALM DESERT �J CITY OF INDIAN WELLS CITY BOUNDARIES 00 0'T Ic 4V,--WM4W�I� —%.Ran W,* vQQmww,!,-i t 'it . ,IT.1A, i A. "Y'AA PLAN OF SERVICES PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 JUNE 25, 2001 V. REQUIREMENTS OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING: New development would be required to extend roads in the area and to provide for needed municipal facilities through the City's development ordinances. A fire facilities fee of $100.00 per residential unit will be used to finance the necessary fire facilities. The provision of planning and building services would be provided through the fees generated from new development. In summary it is felt that development of this area would result in a balance between needed services and the revenue to provide said services. CARLOS L. ORTEGA CITY MANAGER CLO:SRS/tm (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CLO) 3 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Negative Declaration TO: Riverside County Clerk FROM: City of Palm Desert P.O. Box 751 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Riverside, CA 92502-0751 Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code Project Title: Ironwood Country Club Annexation, Zone Change and Tentative Map State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted): N/A Contact Person: Steve Smith (760) 346-061 1 extension 486 Project Location (including County): 20 lot residential tract map and pre-zoning for annexation purposes, Palm Desert, California, Riverside County Project Description: 20 lot residential tract map and pre-zoning for annexation purposes, Palm Desert, California, Riverside County This is to certify that the City of Palm Desert (Lead Agency or Responsible Agency) approved the above described project on April 12, 2001 and made the following determinations: 1 . The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 2. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the Lead Agency. 3. Mitigation measures were made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations was not adopted for this project. 5. Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 6. The location and custodian of the documents which comprise the record of proceedings for the Negative Declaration are specified as follows: Custodian: City of Palm Desert City Clerk Location: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dat Signature DIR. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Date Received for Filing Title CITY/RVPUB1998/32099 FORM "F" SOLUTION NO. 01-38 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: TT 29713 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Ironwood Country Club SR Consultants, Inc. 73-735 Irontree Drive 2698 Mataro Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pasadena, CA 91 107 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots and two open space lots on property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. March 22 2001 PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8 US FISH AND WILDLIFE (ij� uuc = 12/15V2000 11:41 FAX 760918 United States Departrnent of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office' 2730 Loloer Avenue.WM °•-- Carlsbad,CA 92009 DEC 15 2000 W.Steve Nagle Coachella Valley Association of GovernmeII ts 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 200 Palm Desert. California 92260 subject-_ Ironwood Country Club Expansion of Golf Course and Residential Construction(1-6- 00-NFTA-1217.1) Dear W Nagle: This letter summarizes our Interim Project Review meeting discussion on October 2-5, 2000,regarding the above referenced project and the suggested measures to address impacts to Peninsular bighorn shacp- The proposed Ironwood project entails developing 50.8 acres of bighorn habitat into residential houses and gold course. During the meeting it was agreed that the loss of habitat would be compensated for at a 2.1 ratio- Ironvmod has proposed several parcels of on-site habitat and/or acquiring off-site habitat totaling at least 101.6 acres. It appears that one of the on--site parcels offered by Ironwood, 41.9 acres west of the flood control dike and adjacent to lands managed by the University of California,would be suitable compensation. The other parcels are contiguous with bighorn sheep habitat but isolated by Coachella Valley Water District(CVVJD) land_ Withoin confratation that the CVWD land would be managed compatible with bighorn sheep recovery,these parcels would not be suitable compensation. Ironwood is in the process of identifying the remaining ng 59-7 acres of suitable bighorn sheep habitat_ In addition,the following mitigation measures were agreed to by Ironwood to minimize disturbance to adjoining bighorn habitat no invasive plant species used in landscaping, encouraging the use of native plants in landscaping, no lighting of hillsides and minimizing off-site lighting or glare, any water featun should be built to be incompatible with species of Culicoides, dogs should be leashed and away from areas adjacent to the hillsides, outdoor noise restrictions,no recreational access into bighorn sheep habitat, and a fence to be constructed between the proposed project and remaining bighorn habitat- The fence may be built concurrently with the project or immediately after a single bighorn sheep has been seen on the project site. To avoid future conflicts, if it becomes necessary to implement the Received Dec-15-2000 01:38Pm From-7609180638 To-PALM DESERT PUBLIC W Page 002 12/15/2000 14:41 FAX 7609180638 US FISH AND WILDLIFE Z 003 Mr. Steve Nagle fencing,it was agreed that, as a condition of approval,the City will require(1) a responsible party be identified, such as a Home Own=Association,for constructing the fence; (2) an identified mechanism for funding the fence construction(e.g.,annual fees or an account fimded by the developer);(3) rights- of-way easements established across-all affected properties;and(4)a predetenmined n=cbanism that defines when a fence would be constructed (a single bighorn sheep has been seen on the project site). If you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact Scott McCarthy of my staff at(760)431- 9440. Sin ly Nancy Gilbert Assistant Field Supervisor cc: Phil Drell, City of Palm Desert Theresa Newkirk, CDFQ , A ` UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE BERKELEY DAVIS IRVINE LOS ANGELES RIVERSIDE SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO .I - Im o: SANTABARBARA SANTACRUZ a` September 10, 2000 Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center P.O. Box 1739 IS L_ , 3 ;00 0 Palm Desert, Calirornia 9Z261-1738 C r Mr. Phil Drell Telephone: (619)341-3655 Director of Community Development C;WMIJNF y cttiEtorN7NT L'-P4 735 10 Fred Waring Dr. MY of PALM DBERT Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: 50 acre parcel of land within Ironwood Country Club located north and west of the Deep Canyon flood control levee and south of Canyon View Drive in the City of Palm Desert. Dear Phil: On August 21" I met with representatives of Ironwood Country Club and their consultants. At the meeting we discussed their plans for a proposed development within Ironwood Country Club. It is my understanding that: 1. The project will be low density consisting of 20 lots of approximately 1/2 acre each. The proposed project is essentially an extension of the existing development, and it will be surrounded by and separated from the Deep Canyon flood control levee by new golf course improvements. I have attached a copy of the relevant part of the "Proposed North Course Revision" map that we reviewed at the meeting. 2. About 42 acres of the parcel, is located south and east of the flood control levee and is a part of the Deep Canyon flood plain. Retaining this area as an undisturbed natural area is a significant concern of Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center. This part of the parcel is largely undisturbed and according to statements made by the representatives of Ironwood and their engineers, this parcel will not be disturbed, and will remain in its natural condition. The parcel will be designated as "natural open space"- 3. A fence will be constructed by Ironwood in a location mutually agreeable to Ironwood and the University, near the flood control levee, and across the flood plain. Ironwood's fence will join a fence along the northerly boundary of the SWIM Section of Section 4 T6S ME SBBM, the installation of which will not be Ironwood's responsibility. As Director of the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center, I do not object to the project as proposed by Ironwood Country Club on August 21, 2000, subject to the following limitation: Nothing in this letter shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of the University's right or fiduciary duty as a trustee agency under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), or under any other applicable laws or regulations, to comment on, or object, where applicable, to any plans for or activities on the Ironwood Country Club property, including the development of the project if, in the reasonable judgment of the University's environmental managers, such plans or activities may have a significant effect on Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center. Please feel free to contact me at the letterhead address or by email decpcanyon a-mindsTrin_g.com) if you need more information or clarification of my comments. Sincerely, Allan Muth, Ph.D. Director Cc: Leonard Czamowski, SR Consultants Inc. Bruce Edwards, Ironwood Country Club ! G.1V1^IIvG 1r%^LO1 1VV. Ly/lRS KINO A SUIOWISION Or A POPMON Of THE EAST HALF Of SECT,Ow S,T./3.,R.SE.,S.I.Y. AAI IDAOw APR 7A4641 I \ 12 ; OIEN AC PE LO 41.37 1. �1 yO a `,\ �• 11.7a ACRES 21 1 �,\ RECREATION LOT '\ _ 100.57 ACRES GOLF COME 1 Ioel00D OOIIRIR OIOe) a 10 11 17 ,_ ° O N O yp a 7 to , ISaLm 3 R � d 17 srr[ fS ! e W le Is I • SO 1 10 S 7 /' AN A14V �4 t R. • R.R. w1 i ry:r I / erss?�f ! 1111 ctne ZoHm R°disTN& titii a a�wQOi,rtim°Mim vaa w.ovrunEEi 01 r^aDO:i�'Tr Ra�r.�`Fawc7 �aAu.ww un Au� p L!! _UBE NOTE ©�u�wn>erRa.ru a.rtwx as..a Im mw m Raw A[,e.v,R,i .lam .r w±eu�R.vR R..oss Ra rw,wraT w.Rfun .wA ..:r....re wv o� 43 ODI.ta A ,.1E I.aO T MRM LAT91 REIEM_�H FL0002ONE ®wO uc w�>�awn,ea ft�AETNRD tRR,mr oawR; lac c a fi 1TREFT M4NTEIWICE U1MI7ES r"weryi ro°Wrco�o.w rTa4i,R n aru�'r'.u'L0 O >< IRP®NI.A t Y01E0 A 1R CO.OplA r.LLAr wOl„COwE, v ROI 1O1 ewc1O tour am am.m LEO&DEICR O-IM �Rcn ra. TENTATIVE MAP ORRAgIw a,laN owo...m.w M tAn,all a AEcea 'An TRACT NO. 29713 R,.rt v cwrm... -„ PONWOOD COUNM CLUB CRY OF PALM DEBIT Of S SNE[TS CI��O • OIY� N M=10 'momp s�o tea~a _ . y1 M .�'Ui'�`�i \'�•`I',1�\ of \'� I' '`" � \,.fit"'" �• _` � ; �1 ,1�, . 0 L "S\1-�,' '`ram v�, �' \' - / - �r \��\�`.� •_ /�, Ve Ll w � \ ^�IH/ t1 i •�f/J .��ti• �;tr�,r /,i. ! .;cam. f'�.��Aai- % "/((1 i;M 14 �('��" ( � y1� ..j-o'�1 '- /� '� �/,•'�il'I 17 ��11"p••', �,��/ I' _....��-���`��ifin f- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1 . Project Title: General Planning and Prezoning for Annexation 35 2. Lead Agency and Name and Address: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 3. Contact person and Phone Number: Stephen R. Smith, Planning Manager Department of Community Development (760) 346-061 1 ext. 486 4. Project Location: Part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (south of Ironwood Country Club) 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Ironwood Country Club SR Consultants, Inc. 73-735 Irontree Drive 2698 Mataro Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pasadena, CA 91107 6. General Plan Designation: Very Low Density, Residential 7. Zoning: PR-2 and O.S. (open space) 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.) General planning and prezoning to facilitate annexation of property to the city and approval of tentative tract map creating 20 single family lots and two open space lots on a 156-acre site. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.) NORTH: Ironwood Country Club SOUTH: Vacant desert EAST: Golf Course Subdivision (The Reserve) WEST: Vacant desert 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): LAFCO will process annexation request. CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 PAGE 1 OF 14 FORM "Y' ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/Soils ❑ Hazards& Hazardous Materials ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality ❑ Land Use/Plaruung ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic ❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency): On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. �( I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a"potentially significant or"potentially significant unless mitigated"impact on the environment,but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,because all potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are unposed upon the proposed project,nothing further is required. Signature S7 Date �,�7,�12% � �iz1� Printed Name For CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 FORM "J" Page 2 of 14 EVALUATION OF ET :ONMENTAL INIPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported b}• the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question_ A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved(e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards(e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants,based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved,including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur,then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation,or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact"entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated"applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact"to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross- referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EII,or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed_ Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are"Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans,zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a refemnce to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies arc free to use different formats, however,lead agencies should normally address the questions form this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. CITY/RVPUB/19991313785 FORM "T' Page 3 of 14 9) The explanation of each issue should identiR,, a) the significance critcna or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. SAMPLE QUESTION Less Than Issues. Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Miugauon Significant No 1 Impact Incorporated lmpact I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources,including, but not limited to, tress,rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? 3 c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? j d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? j I1 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects,lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997)prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,or Farmland of Statewide Importance(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency,to non- agricultural use? r j b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a El Williamson Act contract? CITY/R VPUB/1999n 13795 FORM "T' Page 4of14 L.css Than Issucs: Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant hbo"Doo Significant No Pan Incarporuod Impact: c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature,could result in conversion of Farmland,to non-agricultural use? III. AIR QUALITY. Where available,the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable 00 ED air quality plan? J- J b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard(including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? J d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant 0ID concentrations? A e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of 13 people? ! IV BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans,policies, or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? - CITY/R VPUB/1999/313785 FORM "r' Page 5 of 14 Lass Than Issues: Significant Potmally With Lcss Than Significant Mitigation Significant No 1 Impact Incorporated Impact b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or 13 other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,policies,regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? A/ c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh,vernal pool, coastal, etc.)through direct removal, filling,hydrological interruption,or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting El biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? 0 Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local,regional,or state habitat conservation plan? V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a C historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? h b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an [] D C archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.59 w� c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those mterrcd outside of formal cemeteries? CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 FORM ' ' Page 6 of 14 Less Than Issues Sigriificant Potentially with Las Than siptific= Mitigation sitmificant No In Impact Incorporated impact VI GEOLOGY AND SOILS --Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse ❑ ❑ C effects,including the risk of loss,injury or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,as delineated on the ❑ ❑ C most recent Alquist-Pnolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. J ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? /1 ❑ ❑ C in Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? S ❑ ❑ C iv Landslides? ;= ❑ ❑ C b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ;; ❑ 0 C c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,or that ❑ ❑ C would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence_ liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of ❑ 0 C the Uniform Building Code(1994),creating substantial risks to life or property? 1 e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of ❑ ❑ septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systcros where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? !A VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ❑ ❑ C through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? CITY/RVPUB/1 999/3 1 3 7 8S FORM "f" Page 7 of 14 Less Than Issues: Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Miagauon Stgm scant No Im Impact Incorporated Impact b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident '� ❑ conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely ❑ ❑ ED hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an exisung or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous ❑ ❑ ❑ materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 and,as a result,would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? l C e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, Elwhere such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of 13 a public airport or public use airport,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? ,7 f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would ❑ ❑ the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or El working in the project area? ,. g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation Cl El Plan' " h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, ❑ ❑ injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? I `? VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate anv water quality standards or waste discharge ❑ requirements? I ! I ❑ CITY/R VPUB/1 9991313785 FORM "r' Page 8 of 14 Less Than Issues Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No I Impact Incorporated Impact b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? // c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or C area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? /V d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or C area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff'in a manner which would result in flooding on-or off-site? /C e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the 13 capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? j C f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? El (] C g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map7 i h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? /�' i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, D injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? /L; j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? /L CITY/RVPUB/1999/313785 FORM "r' Page 9 of 14 Less Than Issues: silatificattt Potentialiv With Less Than sipuficant Mitigation stgmficant No Ii Impact Incorporated Impact IX LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,jurisdiction over tpolicy, or D D D regulation of an agency with he project (including,but not limited to the general plan,specific plan, local coastal program,or zoning ordinance)adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or D D D natural community conservation plan? X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project- a) Result in the loss of availability of a(mown mineral D ❑ D k resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important D D D mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan,specific plan or other land use plan? XI. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in D D D excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? , , b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive D D D groundborne vibration or grotmdborne noise levels? r c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in D D D the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? -1 , d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient D D noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing wlithout the project? 1 CITY/RVPUB/19991313785 FORM «J„ Page 10 of 14 Less Than Issues: Significant Potentially With Less Than significant Mitigation Significant Nc Impact Incorporated Impact e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, O where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a privatc airstrip,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either El directly(for example,by proposing new homes and businesses)or indirectly(for example, through extension of road or other infrastructure)? /1 ,-�;Z b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? XIIl. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities,need for new or physically altered governmental facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? 1 �/ Police protection? Schools? '� 3 CITY/RVPUB/19991313785 FORM "]" Page 1 1 of 14 Less Than Issues: Sigmficant Potrnually With Lcss Than Significant Mitigation Significant No ►m Impact Incorporated Impact Parks? 1 ❑ ❑ C Other public facilities? a =j ❑ XIV. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreauonal facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? i e� b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? /� l7' XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system(i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? i b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of ❑ service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? ,1 c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either ❑ an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? + , d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? (� e) Result in inadequate emergency access? El l 4 CITY/RVPUB/1999r313785 FORM "T' Page 12 of 14 Less Theo Issues Sk*ficant Potenually With Less Than Significant Micgaoon Significant No In Impact Incorporated Impact f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? -� � D � g) Conflict with adopted policies,plans,or programs supporting alternative transportation(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? �� XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project. a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or D wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? )i lC�. d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are 13 new or expanded entitlements needed? I ( e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment O provider which serves or may save the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity (] to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and 13 regulations related to solid waste? 1 C ITY/R VPUB/1999/313 7 85 FORM "T' Page 13 of 14 Lcss Than Issues: Sigtficant Potenually with Less Than Significant Miugatioc Significant No lm Impact Incorpotatcd Impact XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality 0 ky of the environment,substantially reduce the habitat or a �t fish or wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,the effects of other current project, and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? CITY/RVPUB/1 9991313785 FORM "J" Page 14 of 14 LEGEND OF SOURCES 1 . City of Palm Desert General Plan 2. City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance 3. City of Palm Desert Director of Community Development 4. Visual inspection by City of Palm Desert Community Development staff 5. Canyons at Bighorn EIR 6. Palm Desert Circulation Plan 7. The Reserve at Indian Wells EIR 8. (Intentionally not used) 9. City of Palm Desert Master Plan of Drainage 10. City of Palm Desert Grading Ordinance 1 1 . Coachella Valley Water District 12. Sunline Transit 13. (Intentionally not used) 14. Riverside County Fire Department 15. Sheriff's Department/Palm Desert Branch 16. (Intentionally not used) INITIAL STUDY CASE NOS. GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION CHECKLIST COMMENTS AND POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES (CATEGORIES PERTAIN TO ATTACHED CHECKLIST) I. AESTHETICS a, b, c. The site has a scenic vista to the mountains to the west and south. There are no roads in the area at this time. There are no trees on the site. Future development must be approved by the Palm Desert Architectural Commission and Planning Commission. d. New light will be produced but future development will be required to prevent lighting spill over. ll. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES a, b, c. Part of the site is golf course and the rest is vacant desert with minor amounts of native desert vegetation. The site has never been used for agricultural purposes nor shown on maps as agricultural. III. AIR QUALITY a & b. During construction, particularly grading, a potential dust problem is a short term impact. Requiring that the ground be moistened during days in which grading occurs will mitigate this problem. This is required by City of Palm Desert Grading Ordinance. Because the site is already an urbanized setting its development will not result in an overall deterioration of ambient air quality. This conclusion is supported by the discussions relating to air quality contained in a draft environmental impact report prepared for the North Sphere Specific Plan. Completed development of the site will result in less dust leaving the site then currently occurs with the site's vacant condition. C. Development of this site will not result in any climatic changes. This is due to its size and identified uses. d. The proposed land use does not call for uses which would create substantial pollutant concentrations. e. The proposed land use does not call for any odorous land uses. INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES a. The site may contain dune species which are of statewide concern (i.e., Coachella Valley Milk Vetch). A multi species habitat conservation plan is being prepared by CVAG which will establish preserves and conservation practices to insure the future survival of these dune species. The area to the west may be habitat for the peninsular bighorn sheep. b. No riparian habitat present on site. C. No wetlands habitat present on site. d. No migratory fish or wildlife present on site. e. No local policy or ordinance protecting biological reserves other than that delineated in item (a) above. f. See (a) above. The dune species of concern are not migratory in nature. MITIGATION MEASURE The applicant has conferred with Fish and Wildlife Service and the Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center and arrived at acceptable mitigation. The required mitigation measures will be made conditions of approval on the tentative tract map which is part of this application. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES a-d. The cultural resource study performed as part of the Canyons at Bighorn EIR found no evidence of any cultural, archeological or historical significance in this area. In addition, state law requires that should any evidence be found during construction, construction must cease and the site cleared. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS a (1-iv). The area is subject to earthquakes and seismic shaking. Various studies have concluded that with proper building design which is required by the Uniform Building Code people will not be exposed to substantial adverse effects. 2 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 MITIGATION MEASURES The City of Palm Desert grading and building permits procedures required detailed geotechnical reports addressing grading specifications and the settlement and expansive characteristics of on site soils. All structures must be designed to UBC requirements to insure that buildings are constructed within the acceptable level of risk set forth herein for the type of building and occupancies being developed. b. Development will reduce blow sand erosion. There is no topsoil present. C. See mitigation measure above. d. See mitigation measure above. e. Sandy soil is capable of supporting septic tanks but they will not be used as sewers are available. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS a. Site and immediate area are not subject to routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. b. Project will not create health hazards or potential health hazards. C. There is no school within 1/4 mile of the site. d. The site has not been identified on the list of hazardous materials sites. e. Site is not within two miles of a public airport. f. No private airstrip in area. g. Project will not interfere with city's emergency response or evacuation plan. h. Project will not increase the fire hazard in area with flammable brush, grass or trees. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY While any development results in the use of water and therefore reduces the amount otherwise available for public water supplies, the Coachella Valley Water District assures that there is sufficient water supplies to accommodate this growth. In 3 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 addition, the Coachella Valley Water District plans to construct additional water facilities in the Palm Desert area to accommodate current and future development. a. Project will be required to comply with Palm Desert Master Plan of Drainage and the grading ordinance. b. Project will use water provided by CVWD and will not interfere with groundwater recharge. c, d, e. Water will be redirected to drainage facilities designed and constructed to accept the water from the site. f. Project will not substantially degrade water quality. g. Site is within the area susceptible to 100 year floods. Any future-development will be required to comply with the city grading ordinance and design sites outside of flood areas. h. See (g). I. Area is subject to flooding as noted in (g). j. Area is desert land not subject to seiche, tsunami or mud flow. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING a. The site is zoned for residential use which is what is proposed. b. The proposed prezoning is consistent with the General Plan. C. Property is not subject to habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan, other than that discussed in Section IV (a1 ). X. MINERAL RESOURCES a. No known mineral resources. b. No locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on local general plan. 4 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 XI. NOISE a, b, c, d. Construction and subsequent residential project use will increase ambient noise level. The increase is not expected to create an annoyance to adjacent residential properties. All uses on the site will be required to comply with the city noise ordinance. MITIGATION MEASURES Strict adherence to construction hours and days will be required. Additional measures to mitigate traffic and operational noise will be required. Noise to be mitigated so that noise levels set in the General Plan Noise Element are not exceeded. e & f. Project is not within two miles of a public airport or in vicinity of a private airstrip. 'XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING a-c. The project is the general planning and prezoning of 156 acres. The Tract map will create 20 single family lots. This extremely low density of residential development is consistent with existing projects in the area. The site is currently vacant so the project will not displace people. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES The property is presently vacant and serves no productive use. A commitment to urban uses was made as the area surrounding the study area has been developed, and the general plan and zoning maps designated for residential development. Infrastructure improvements (i.e., streets, utilities) have been made and are adequate to serve the proposed development. The proposed land use would increase the economic productivity of the land in terms of land efficiency and greater economic return generated from these uses, versus the current state of the land. Fire and Police Protection Police and Fire service has indicated that they can service the proposed project. 5 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 Schools The project will be required to pay school mitigation fees per state law at time of building permit issuance. Parks The project is a residential development of less than one (1 ) unit per acre which will generally be second residence oriented. Existing and proposed parks will be adequate to serve these families. Other Public Facilities Libraries and other public facilities are adequate to serve the project. XIV. RECREATION The project is consistent with general plan densities and as a result the population generated was considered as part of the recreation element. On site recreation facilities will provide much of the recreation for future residents. XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC a-b. Projected trip generation per single family dwelling unit per day is 10 for a total of 200 trip ends which will connect to city streets through Ironwood Country Club. Except for additional vehicular movements discussed above, the project should not generate additional demands on existing transportation systems. Current circulation systems have sufficient capacity to accept any additional traffic produced by the proposed residential project. Principal access to the project area will be via Portola Avenue which is designed to handle vehicular traffic for this type of use. C. Project will not change air traffic patterns. d. Street design and intersections will be designed to meet all city standards and the project will not include incompatible uses. e. Emergency access will be acceptable. f. There will be a demand for additional parking facilities which will be supplied by the project on site in compliance with city code. 6 INITIAL STUDY GPA 00-01, C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 g. Street improvements will minimize traffic hazards to motor vehicles. XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS a. Project will not exceed limits. b. CVWD has indicated ability to serve this project. C. Construction of said facilities are currently under review. They will occur with or without this project. d. See (b) above. e. See (b) above. f. Landfill space is available in the immediate area and long term will be available at Eagle Mountain. g. City will enforce these statutes through general city administration. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a. None. b. None. C. None. 7 C11Y 01 P 0 [ M 0 _ _ ERt 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92 260-2 5 78 TEL: 760 346—o6i 1 It FAX: 760 341-7098 in(o@palm-desert.org CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NOS. GPA 00-1, C/Z 00-2 AND TT 29713 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by MEMBERS OF IRONWOOD, INC., for approval of a mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact, general plan amendment and prezoning to facilitate future annexation to the city of Palm Desert for 156.01 acres located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (the area south of Ironwood Country Club). Said property to be designated very low density residential (1-3 dwelling units per acre) and open space in the General Plan and prezoned R-1 20,000 and O.S. (open space). The application also includes a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots ranging in size from 22,778 square feet to 35,830 square feet to be located on the future extension of Canyon View Drive. WWT �oF.i^alin.`l7�eert ..... w s Sub*1 Property �a 2D00 0 20M Fed SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room 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 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 at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun PHILIP DRELL, Secretary February 7, 2001 Palm Desert Plannina Commission r W STAFF REPORT 0 U LU CASE NOS. GPA 00-01 , C/Z 00-02 AND TT 29713 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 and the California Map Act. The proposed density of 1 .43 units per acre (or .13 units per gross acre) is below the maximum allowed of three units per acre. A condition will be imposed to require minimum 20,000 square foot lot area in order that neighbors can be assured that the PR-2 zoned area will remain as currently shown. Also, a condition has been imposed which provides that in-lieu of park dedication requirements, the applicant shall make an irrevocable offer of dedication acceptable to the City Attorney and Director of Community Development for an easement across their property allowing for the future development of a public trail crossing Deep Canyon in connection with a route from Palm Desert to La Quinta. III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Through CVAG, the applicant has conferred with the Department of Fish and Game and the Fish and Wildlife Service. Part of the resolution of the environmental concerns involve the applicant compensating for the loss of bighorn sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio per the letter from Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000. The letter also delineates a series of development conditions which will be imposed as conditions on the tentative map and implemented as specified. In addition, the applicant conferred with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center and has agreed to specified mitigation measures. Based on the mitigation measures agreed to the Director of Community Development recommends that the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact be recommended to the City Council for certification. IV. FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP: A. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans, as amended. • The proposed tract map is consistent with the proposal general plan designation of very low density residential. B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 4 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA r(U�1 (�� ZuUi CiPAUL i DESERT August 20, 2001 ASSOCIATION of Mr, Steve Smith GOVERNMENTS Planning Manager City of Palm Desert Main Office 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 818 West Seventh Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 izth Floor Los Angeles,California 90017-3435 _ RE: SCAG Clearinghouse 120010455 LAFCO No.2001-21-4 t(213)236•i800 Dear Mr. Smith: f(213)236-1825 We have reviewed the above referenced document and determined that it is www.scag.ca.gov not regionally significant per Areawide Clearinghouse criteria. Therefore,the Ofcvxv President:Supervisor Jon Mikels,County project does not warrant clearinghouse comments at this time. Should there of San Bernardino • First Vice President:Comcilmember Hal Benson, Los Angelesbe a change in the scope of the project, we would appreciate the opportunity to Second Vice President:Countilmember Bev Perry, Brea•Immediate Put President:Mayor Pro Tem review and comment at that time. Ron Rates,Los Alamitos Imperial County:Hank Kuiper,Imperial County David Dhillon,FJ Centro A description of the project was published in the August 15,2001 Lm Angeles County:Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Los Angeles County•ZevYaroslaysky,Los Angeles Intergovernmental Review Report for public review and comment. County •Harry Baldwin,San Gabriel• Bruce Barrows, Cerritos • George Bass, Bell • Had B—n,Los Angeles•Robert Bruesch,Rosemead •Gene Daniels,Paramount•Los•Ruth Gal JoAnne Darcy,Senn The project title and SCAG Clearinghouse number should be used in,l Cl l uin mty, Angeles•Eric Gazcerti, Los Mgeles•Ray Grabinsi.Long Beach•James Hahn,Los Angeles•]amce Hahn,Los Angeles correspondence with SCAG concerning this project. Correspondence should anic Dee Sandra Jacobs,El Se undo Nate Holden,race Angeles be sent to the attention of the Clearinghouse Coordinator. If you have any •Sandra Jacobs,F!Segundo•Lawrence Ki+kley, Inglewood• Bonnie Lowenthal, Long Beach Keith McCarthy,Downey•Cindy Misdkowski,Los questions, please contact me at(213)236-1867. Angeles • Stacey Murphy, Burhank • Pam O'Connor, Santa Monica • Nick Pacheco, Los Angeles•Alex Padilla,Los Angeles•Jan Perris,Los (� Angeles•Beatrice Proo,Pico Rivera•Mark Ridley- Sincerely Thomas,Los Angeles•Ed Reyes,Los Angeles Karen Rosenthal,Claremont•Dick Stanford,Azusa 7 •Tom Sykes,Walnut•Paul Talbot,Alhambra / Sidney Tyler,)z,Pasadena•Joel Wachs,Los Angeles •Dennis Washburn,Calabasas•Jack Weiss,Los r Angeles•Dennis P.Zine,Los Angeles (� L (� Orange County:Charles Smith,Orange County• dJEtFFRE . SMITH, AICP Ron Bates,Los Alamitos•Ralph Bauer,Huntington Beach•An Brown,Buena Park•Lou Bone,Tustin •Ehabeth Cowan,Costa Mesa•Cathryn DeYoung, Senior Planner Laguna Niguel•Richard Dixon,Lake Forest•Alta Duke,La Palma•Shirley McCracken,Anaheim• Intergovernmental Review Bev Perry,Brea•Tod Ridgeway.Newport Beach Riverside County:Bob Buster,Riverside County Ron Loveridge,Riverside•Greg Perris,Cathedral City • Ron Roberts,Temecula • Jan Rudman, Corona•Charles White,Moreno Valley San Bernardino County: Jon Mikels, San Bernardino County • Bill Alexander, Rancho Cucamonga•David Eshleman,Fontana•Lee Ann Garcia,Grand Terrace•Bob Hunter,Victorville Gwenn Norton-Perry.Chino Hills•Judith Valley, San Bernardino Ventura County:Judy Mikels,Ventura County Glen Becem,Simi Valley•Dorun De Paola,San Buenaventura•Toni Young,Port Hueneme Rivenide County Transpomdon Commission: Robin Lowe,Hemet Ventura County Tiransporntion Commission: Bill Davis,Simi Valley 40 Printed on Recycled Paper 559-7/3/01 ' CAL AGENCY FORMATION COMA LION RIVERSIDE SURVEYOR- MARK BERNAS - INFO ONLY LAFCO NO.: 2001-21-4 ❑ PLANNING-CEQA ONLY PROPOSAL: Reorganization to Include Annexation 35 to Q COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - K. GIFFORD the City of Palm Desert& Concurrent Detachment from SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT-4`h the Riverside County Waste Resources Management Dist. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CHP FORWARDED ON: CALTRANS-DISTRICT JuIv 16. 2001 ***RETURN TO LAFCO NO LATER THAN*** REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD August 27, 2001 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIST. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORATION COMMISSION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOC. OF GOVERNMENTS SPECIAL DISTRICT(S) l�J7f TLMA REGIONAL OFFICE MANAGER, INDIO 41"District Only) Citrous Pest Control U COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOC. OF GOVERNMENTS Coachella Valli Mosquito & Vector Control ❑ WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Coachella Valley Resource Conservation BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Coachella Valley Park& Recreation Q BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Coachella Valley County Water Coachella Valley Public Cemetery Desert Hospital Palm Springs Cemetery CITY IES : Imperial Irrigation District City of Indian Wells Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District City of Palm Desert City of Rancho Mirage COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORG.: SCHOOL DISTRICTS: SHAREN TOPHAM, BUS.ADVISORY SVCS. MGR. Desert Community College Desert Sands Unified School o �{ Palm Springs Unified School c. LJ OTHER: r-- COUNTY REGIONAL PARK& OPEN SPACE = CO CIO COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT — < CSA ADMINISTRATOR t r, rn PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS FORM OR ON A SEPARATE FORM IF NECESSARY. PLEASE SIGN AND DATE. IF APPROPRIATE, INCLUDE SUGGESTED TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS. PLEASE COORDINATE YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE IF YOU ARE A COUNTY DEPARTMENT/AGENCY. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION w 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J e RrVERSIDE. CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 a FAX(909) 369-8479 NOTICE The following proposal has been submitted to LAFCO, and is being routed to you for comment. If you have any comments on the proposal below, please indicate them on the space provided at the bottom of the page on the other side or you may provide your comments by letter. If you would like additional information regarding this proposal, please contact this office immediately. Your comments are due back by the date shown at the top of the page on the opposite side of this page. LAFCO 2001-21-4 Reorganization to Include Annexation 35 to The City of Palm Desert& Concurrent Detachment From the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. Palm Desert, CA 92260 PROPOSAL: To annex for municipal levels of service. GENERAL LOCATION: East of Canyon View Drive, south of the City of Palm Desert, west of the City of Indian Wels, and north of the University of California Desert Research Area. See Thomas Bros. Riverside County Map book page 848 grid G-7. ACREAGE 156 Acres ESTIMATED BY APPLICANT: 0 population/0 registered voters MAP stir City of srgr Rancho �o Webb Mirage FRANK WNATRA DRPalm Desert 1COUNTRY a y p Bermuda City Of '9 Dunes RING z Palm Desert o a FR WA I a DR i City Of ACA Indian / N Q� Wells ti0 2� City of LAFCO La Quinta 2001-21.4 I l APPLICATION TO Thrz RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FC.. ..JIATION COMMISSION REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT & CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE 0 o C RIVESIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT i o �, N o rh n1 fb Z..- r LAFCO 2001-21-4 0 CM, rn C z' v N v, c� c --c PROPOSAL: FOR LAFCO RE ONLY ❑ � Annexation to City of Palm Desert of 156 +/- acres petitior►;�o�r A1 resolution pplication complete within Section 5 T6S R6E a map/legal.(5) APPLICANT maps Name: City of Palm Desert plan of services(3) Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 envAbc,(2) EIR(15),'. Phone/Fax 760-346-0611 760-341-7098 p.t.reso master rl ind e-mail ssmit1i@ci.pa1m-desert.ca.us fees CONTACT PERSON/AGENT city prezoning'ord.'(2)' Name: Steve Smith 1*1 fiscat(oity> 100 ac.)(3) 6jQ/ Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert CA 92260 sit fabtpis ' Mailing labels. 3hone/Fax 760-346-0611 x 486 760-341-7098 _ e-mail ssmith@ci.palm-desert.ca.us NOTICES: List below the names and addresses of persons to whom notices and staff reports should be directed (3 maximum). Name Carlos Ortega, City Manager Telephone/Fax 760-346-0611 Address 73-510 Fred Waring Drive City&Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 Name Steve Smith. Plarmi rW Manager Telephone/Fax 760-346-0611 ext. 486 Address 73-510 Fred Warin)Drive -._City&Zip Palm Desert, CA _92240_ ____ Name _ Irornmod Country_ Club Telephone/Fax 760-346-0551 Address 73-735 Irontree Drive City& Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 Provide six sets of mailing labels for persons to whole notices and reports are to be sent. Does this proposal have the consent of 100 percent of the affected property owners? Yes,_X___ No _ If yes, include written statements of consent and proof of ownership (assessor roll printout, grant deed, etc) Also, attach all correspondence to/from existing residents and/or property owners. i't)(1'(1/(NVl0l\1 C! '.l•:. i'RI';I:1, ;III'1+:,! • NIVI-A<Al?V.. ('1'1'"if)/ 'l I'1 i 1'i Vil)S)) :i(i)) I)f;:i I VA!"*. (909) :165 4+111,P) AREA DATA General Location: The property is located southerly of the existing city boundary in Section 5 T6S R6E. General Topography and significant physical features: The property is generally flat wash area diagonally traversed from northeast to southwest by a raised flood control levee. Acreage: Estimated dwelling Units: Estimated Population: 156 +/- acres 20 46 persons Describe the proximity of[he subject area to currently developed areas. The property is located immediately south of the existing city boundary and south of the residential portion of Ironwood Country Club. The owner developer Ironwood Count Club) proposes to create 20 residential lots, reconfigure the existing golf course and dedicate the southerly 41 +/- acres for Bighorn Sheep habitat. LAND USE APPROVALS COUNTY CITY General Plan Designations very low density residential i- Mountain du/acre and open space -- PR- u acre an Zoning or Prezoning NA Natural Assets open space Subdivisions yes - residential lots p us N/A a 100 acre recreation lot and a acre open space of Is any portion of the subject territory within a redevelopment area? Yes___ No Is any portion of the subject territory subject to a Williamson Act Contract(Agricultural Preserve)? Yes No X If yes: Contract/Preserve Number _ ________Notice of non-renewal filed? _ _ If yes, when Steve Smith, City of Palm Desert Printed Name of Agent and Firm (if applicable) City of Palm Desert Printed Name of Applicant ' r =N PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT I V 980 EAST TAHOUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262-0119 (760) 416-6000 FAX (760) 416-6015 WILLIAM E. DIEDRICH, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION:ANDREW GREEN, President—SHARI STEWART, Clerk DONALD T.AIKENS, Member—MICHAEL McCABE, Member—MEREDY SHOENBERGER, Member July 24, 2001 JUL 2 7 ZO Steve Smith YEtoP►i��(nf?Xg Planning Manger coo pF PALM DESERT City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert CA 92260 RE: Annexation to City of Palm Desert Dear Mr. Smith: Enclosed please find your original documents from the Riverside Local Agency Formation commission. Our records indicate that said plan is not within our district. Desert Sands Unified School District would serve the area indicated. If you have any further questions or we may be of additional assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at 760-416-6111. e , t Director Facilities Planning & Development /rl Enclosures CAL AGENCY FORMATION COMA ION RIVERSIDE 1,2 SURVEYOR- MARK BERNAS - INFO ONLY LAFCO NO.: 2001-21-4 ❑l PLANNING—CEQA ONLY PROPOSAL: Reorganization to Include Annexation 35 to LrJ COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - K. GIFFORD the City of Palm Desert& Concurrent Detachment from SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT-4`h the Riverside County Waste Resources Management Dist. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CHP FORWARDED ON: CALTRANS—DISTRICT July 16, 2001 ***RETURN TO LAFCO NO LATER THAN*** REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD August 27, 2001 lJ SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIST. LJ RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORATION COMMISSION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOC. OF GOVERNMENTS SPECIAL DISTRICT(S) �LI TLMA REGIONAL OFFICE MANAGER, INDIO(4'h District Only) Citrous Pest Control LJ COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOC. OF GOVERNMENTS Coachella Valley Mos uito & Vector Control El WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Coachella Valley Resource Conservation II�J7f BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Coachella Valley Park & Recreation Lr I BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Coachella Valley County Water Coachella Valley Public Cemetery Desert Hospital Palm S rin s Cemetery CITY IES : Imperial Irrigation District City of Indian Wells Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District City of Palm Desert City of Rancho Mirage LrJ COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORG.: SCHOOL DISTRICTS: (SHARFN TOPHAM. BUS. ADVISORY SVCS. MGR.) Desert Community College Desert Sands Unified School �( Palm Springs Unified School IJ OTHER: COUNTY REGIONAL PARK& OPEN SPACE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CSA ADMINISTRATOR PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS FORM OR ON A SEPARATE FORM IF NECESSARY. PLEASE SIGN AND DATE. IF APPROPRIATE, INCLUDE SUGGESTED TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS. PLEASE COORDINATE YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE IF YOU ARE A COUNTY DEPARTMENT/AGENCY. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION • 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J • RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 NOTICE . 1 The following proposal has been submitted to LAFCO, and is being routed to you for comment. If you have any comments on the proposal below, please indicate them on the space provided at the bottom of the page on the other side or you may provide your comments by letter. If you would like additional information regarding this proposal, please contact this office immediately. Your comments are due back by the date shown at the top of the page on the opposite side of this page. LAFCO 2001-21-4 Reorganization to Include Annexation 35 to The City of Palm Desert& Concurrent Detachment From the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. Palm Desert, CA 92260 PROPOSAL: To annex for municipal levels of service. GENERAL LOCATION: East of Canyon View Drive, south of the City of Palm Desert, west of the City of Indian Weis, and north of the University of California Desert Research Area. See Thomas Bros. Riverside County Map book page 848 grid G-7. ACREAGE: 156 Acres r.a ESTIMATED BY APPLICANT: 0 population/0 registered voters 03 MAP •,�TF COCity of rn Rancho �Sr�rF °el o Webb Z Mirage Palm m Desert —]COUNTRY R Q Z Bermuda rCitv of —--- I�i•es z Palm Desert FRED WARING DR it a i City of / A Indian n, aQ Wells z� ~ City of LAFCO La Quinta 2001-21-4 APPLICATION TO THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION 35 TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT & CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE o T RIVESIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT z o N o rn m 00 LAFCO 2001-21-4 C-1 rn � n o N �F" 0 �Q PROPOSAL: FOR LAFCO MEONLY. ❑ petition,'or--47 resolution:. Annexation to City of Palm Desert of 156 +/- acres application complete within_ Section 5 T6S R6E J.-I -- - � reap/tegat(5) --- _APPLICANT rJ maps Name: City of Palm Desert plan of services (3) Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 elmdoc(2) I I' EIR(15) Phone/Fax 760-346-0611 760-341-7098 Ll fee reso master[find e-mail ssmith@ci.palm-desert.ca.us reel CONTACT PERSON/AGENT city prezoning ord. (2j ---- �+1 fiscal(city.> 1o0 ac.)(3)rj1Q/ Name: Steve Smith Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert CA 92260 sot factors ' Phone/Fax 760-346-0611 x 486 760-341-7098 _ Mailing labels. e-mail ssmith@ci.palm-desert.ca.us NOTICES: List below the names and addresses of persons to whom notices and staff reports should be directed (3 maximum). Name Carlos Ortega City 1,bnager Telephone/Fax 760-346-0611 Address 73-510 Fred Waring Drive ___ City&Zip--Palm--Desert, CA 92260 Name Steve Smith. Plannin? Manager Telephone/Fax Address 73_510 Fred Warm¢ Drive __City&Zip—a. Desert, CA Name _._ Ironwood Country_ Club Telephone/Fax 760-346-0551 Address 73-735 Irontree Drive _ _City&Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 Provide six sets of mailing labels for persons to whom notices and reports are to be sent_ Does this proposal have the consent of 100 percent of the affected property owners? Yes._X_ _. No If yes, include written statements of consent and proof of ownership (assessor roll printout, grant deed, etc) Also, attach all correspondence to/from existing residents and/or property owners. I!%I':'.'. •is i l,t;:;';11. Pc'!'.I`li'Y i''F?(:6AA"1'i!)I�I t OIvilvtt�i:itrll�l I l;isi ;I'i.11Ca':':)'I h;l''i, �.11l"I'h:,! 1CIV1ACilDF. CA!1:'!iF)7 'l i-15 I'i I(:I�li': (! US)i :.iFi9 14i3I 1'!\?�.(!)(!9) :iCiS)-!i•","!'.i AREA DATA General Location: The property is located southerly of the existing city boundary in Section 5 T6S R6E. General Topography and significant physical features: The property is generally flat wash area diagonally traversed from northeast to southwest by a raised flood control levee. Acreage: Estimated dwelling Units: Estimated Population: 156 +/- acres 20 46 persons Describe the proximity of the subject area to currently developed areas. The property is located immediately south of the existing city boun_m-dary and south of the residential portion of Ironwood Country Club. The owner developer Ironwood Count Club) proposes to create 20 residential lots, reconfigure the existing golf course and dedicate t e southerly 41 +/- acres for Bighorn Sheep habitat. LAND USE APPROVALS COUNTY CITY General Plan Designations very ow ensity rest en is - Mountain du/acre and open space �:_ _ oning or Prezoning NA Natural Assets open space _ yes - residential ots p us Subdivisions N/A a 100 acre recreation lot and ---- — - — a acre open space of Is any portion of the subject territory within a redevelopment area? Yes—.__ No X__ Is any portion of the subject territory subject to a Williamson Act Contract(Agricultural Preserve)? Yes No X If yes: Contract/Preserve Number - - ---__—Notice of non-renewal filed? - If yes, when Steve Smith, City of Palm Desert Printed Name of Agent and Firm (if applicable) City of Palm Desert Printed Name of Applicant f I I I Y 01 P M 0 1 P I 73-5io FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92 260-2 5 7 8 TEL: 760 346-061 I FAX: 760 341-7098 info@palm-desert.org July 3, 2001 Mr. J. Michael Williams, General Manager Ironwood Country Club 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, California 92260-6999 Re: Annexation No. 35 Ironwood Country Club Dear Mr. Williams: Please be advised that the above noted application was sent to LAFCO on June 26, 2001 . In a June 28, 2001 phone conversation with Wayne Fowler of LAFCO staff indicated that this type of application no longer requires review and approval by the County Surveyor. Apparently LAFCO staff will perform the review and contact SR Consultants for any needed changes. As a result they have returned your check in the amount of $800.00 which is enclosed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, G Steve Smith Planning Manager /tm Enclosure: Check �,ruxno ox w[oam rule PLEASE DETACH �� IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB THIS ATTACHED CHECK THIS REMITTANCE ADVICE `% 0 910 IS IN PAYMENT OF THE BEFOR'-DEPOSITING CHECK 4/ PALM DESERT,CA 92260-6799 RIVERSIDE COL I '�ELOW INVOICE DATE INVOICE NUMBER INVOICE AMOUNT DISCOUNT AMOUNT PAID DESCRIPTION 5/14/2001 050801 800 . 00 . 00 800 . 00 TT 29713 AN EXATION NO . 3 00-141 800 . 00 HECK # : 2787 800 . 00 . 00 800 . 00 T O T A L S WARNING:THE BACK OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS AN NATURAL WATERMARK.ABSENCE OF THIS FEATURE WILL INDICATE A FORGERY. "° 00277 IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB PALM SPRINGS OFFICE K OF THE DESERT eo-3824/1222 GENERAL ACCOUNT 601 E.TAHOUITZ CANYON WAY 73-735 IRONI'RE.E DRIVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM DESERT,CA 92260-6799 DATE AMOUNT EXACTLY ***'***800 DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS 05/14/2001 $ 800 . 00 PAY TO THE VOID AFTER 180 DAYS ORDER • OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAM. DEPT. «l TWO SIGNATURES REO ED 11'0027871in 1: 1222382421: 046 SO29GS110 6,374 Y CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION DATE: JUNE 25, 2001 APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT SUBJECT: PLAN OF SERVICES FOR PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 I. INTRODUCTION: Pursuant to Section 56653 of the State Government Code, the City is required to file with any new annexations a plan outlining the method by which services will be provided in the area to be annexed. This report represents the required plan for services for proposed Annexation No. 35. The City of Palm Desert, being a contract city, must rely on many other agencies to provide for services both in the community and areas subsequently annexed. In addition, many services provided such as water and sewer, electricity, and gas are provided without regard to the city limit lines. Ironwood Country Club is a large residential county club development in the city of Palm Desert, Ironvood C OUntry Club recently acquired property sm th of the existing city limit. The applicant has prepared and the City has approved a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots averaging 25,000 +/- square feet each. The map includes an additional 100.59 acre lot to accommodate the golf course and a second additional lot (41 .34 acres) for open space purposes. The open space lot will be dedicated for Bighorn Sheep habitat purposes as part of the CEQA process. The owner advises that the 20 residential lots will be developed in one phase and sold off to individuals for future construction of custom homes. The property in question is only accessible through the Ironwood Country Club. The Ironwood Country Club is only accessible through the city of Palm Desert. Annexation of this property to the city of Palm Desert is the only logical city for annexation purposes. All city services are currently available at the south end of Canyon View Drive immediately adjacent to the property to be annexed. The cost to extend the services will be borne by the purchasers of the new residential lots. Coachella Valley Water District has indicated that it can provide water service to the 20 residential lots. (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CL0) PLAN OF SERVICES PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 JUNE 25, 2001 II. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The utilities which would be extended into the area proposed to be annexed would be as part of actual development and they would consist of the services of the Coachella Valley Water District for water and sewer, Southern California Gas Company, Verizon Telephone Company and Time Warner Cable. The services provided by this city directly would be in planning and building, public works, parks, administration and code enforcement services. By contract the City would also provide trash disposal, police and fire services. Public transportation would be provided by the Sunline Agency. Road improvements necessary to facilitate access to the area will be private. The owner will extend Canyon View Drive southerly from its existing terminus along with all above noted services. III. LEVEL OF SERVICE: The level and range of services provided would include sufficient sized water, sewer, gas and electrical facilities to service development proposed for the area. Planning, building, public works and code enforcement services as provided by the City directly would be on the basis of need. These servi! P_C Will be nrnvided at City Nall nn the corner of San Pablo and Fred Waring Drive. The area is within the five minute response zone of the Mesa View station. Backup would be provided by the El Paseo/Town Center and Indian Wells stations. Paramedic ambulance services would be provided by the Town Center Station. The City presently contracts from Riverside County Sheriff's Department for citywide patrols which are expanded as needs require. IV. TIMING FOR SERVICE EXTENSIONS: Basic utility services would occur as a part of development of the 20-lot tract. The city services would be available immediately in the area of planning, building and code enforcement, public works, police and fire. Road improvements would occur as a part of new development. (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CL0) 2 PLAN OF SERVICES PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 JUNE 25, 2001 V. REQUIREMENTS OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING: New development would be required to extend roads in the area and to provide for needed municipal facilities through the City's development ordinances. A fire facilities fee of $100.00 per residential unit will be used to finance the necessary fire facilities. The provision of planning and building services would be provided through the fees generated from new development. In summary it is felt that development of this area would result in a balance between needed services and the revenue to provide said services. CARLOS L. ORTEGA CITY MANAGER CLO:SRS/tm (WP',MEM\LAFCO2.CL0) 3 r APPLICATION TO THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION PROPOSAL: Q:; frvszt rebfAt�h Annexation to City of Palm Desert of 156 +/- acres f pPl, !cbmPfets within Section 5 T6S R6E /legal ) Ai"PL +CIT El Cl tea ref Name: City of Palm Desert Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 C �ng9 ? R its) Phone/Fax 760-346-0611 760-341-7098 p t resq it master1 in e-mail ssmith@ci.pa1m-desert.ca.us fe y.... ON"c'['I ERS©11fA� )iT y sxnfi�5 t ( . Name: Steve Smith Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert CA 92260 Phone/Fax 760-346-0611 x 486 760-341-7098 f� Mallir�g labels.` e-mail ssmith@ci,pa1m-desert.ca.us NOTICES: List below the names and addresses of persons to whom notices and staff reports should be directed (3 maximum). Name Carlos Ortega, City Manager Telephone/Fax 760-346-0611 Address 73-510 Fred Waring Drive City&Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 Name Steve Smith, Planning Manager Telephone/Fax 760-346-0611 ext. 486 _ Address 73-510 Fred Waring Drive City&Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 Name _Ironwood Country_ Club Telephone/Fax 760-346-0551 Address 73-735 Irontree Drive City& Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 _ __ Provide six sets of mailing labels for persons to whom notices and reports are to be sent. Does this proposal have the consent of 100 percent of the affected property owners? Yes. X No If yes, include written statements of consent and proof of ownership(assessor roll printout, grant deed, etc) Also, attach all correspondence to/from existing residents and/or property owners. I''t);;I`AA'lif:N f'OIVIIV! Ilf'I:'i1'I:{;1;i'. StII1•I{,! ,. I:IVI•;1+.: II)i:- f'1 ')':'.!i4)1 'J.19fi I'i!(il�li': I`;t)�i) :?4;Sj O4i:i I I'!1_<. ('.1QS�) :;fib)-ij•;"i') i 11 AREA DATA General Location: The property is located southerly of the existing city boundary in Section 5 T6S R6E. General Topography and significant physical features: The property is generally _flat wash area diagonally traversed from northeast to southwest by a raised flood control levee. Acreage: Estimated dwelling Units: Estimated Population: 156 +/- acres 20 46 persons Describe the proximity of the subject area to currently developed areas. The property is located immediately south of the existing city botmdary and south of the residential portion of Ironwood Country Club. The owner developer Ironwood Count Club) proposes to create 20 residential lots, reconfigure the existing golf course and dedicate the southerly 41 +/- acres for Bighorn Sheep habitat. LAND USE APPROVALS COUNTY CITY General Plan Designations very low density rest en isI-11 Mountain du/acre and open space Zoning or Prezoning R- acre and O.S. NA Natural Assets open space Subdivisions yes - residential lots plus N/A a 100 acre recreation lot and a acre open space o Is any portion of the subject territory within a redevelopment area? Yes No X Is any portion of the subject territory subject to a Williamson Act Contract(Agricultural Preserve)? Yes No X If yes: Contract/Preserve Number_ ___Notice of non-renewal filed? _If yes, when Steve Smith, City of Palm Desert Printed Name of Agent and Firm (if applicable) City of Palm Desert Printed Name of Applicant I hereby certify that the statements and information presented within this application and associated attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that anyone who is involved with any annexation to be considered by the Commission and who has made a contribution of more than$250 in the past twelve months to any member of the Conrnmission must disclose the Commission member to who the contribution was made and the matter of consideration with which they are involved. Furthermore, the Agent shown above is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Applicant for the purpose of processing this application until such time as written notice to the contrary is provided by the Applicant to the Executive Officer of the Riverside LAFCO. 444/e�%� K2�lof Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Agent Date t H L M 0 1 1 P I 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 ,nA /ve'A,/�( TEL: 760 346-o61 I Vyln/_i�� FAX: 760 341-7o98 infoCdpalm-desert.org June 25, 2001 Mr. George Spiliotis Executive Director, LAFCO 1485 Spruce Street, Suite J Riverside, California 92507-2445 Dear Mr. Spiliotis: The City of Palm Desert requests annexation of 156.01 acres located south of Ironwood Country Club. Enclosed please find the required documentation supporting this application. 1 . Check in the amount of $3,1 10 payable to Riverside County LAFCO. 2. Check in the amount of $800 payable to Riverside County Transportation Department. 3. Certified copy of City Resolution No. 01-53 requesting Initiation of Proceedings. 4. Completed, signed application form. 5. Plan of Services (three copies). 6. Boundary Description (five copies). 7. Illustrative maps (i.e., Assessor maps of area around the site and certified copy of Prezoning Ordinance No. 983 (two copies). 8. Six (6) sets of mailing labels for persons to whom notices and reports are to be sent. The City of Palm Desert has a master tax exchange resolution on file (copy enclosed). The City is the lead agency for CEQA purposes and will forward a copy of the certified Notice of Determination when it is available from the County Clerk. February 29, 2000 LAFCO approved a waiver of the Fiscal Impact Report on this annexation (copy attached). I am enclosing a copy of Tentative Tract Map 29713 which more clearly depicts the long term development activity for the property. This map has been conditionally approved by the City pending annexation of the property. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call me. Yours truly, Stephen R. Smith Planning Manager /tm rr APPLICATION TO THE RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION PROPOSAL: FOR LAFCO USE ONLY Annexation to City of Palm Desert of 156 +/- acres within Section 5 T6S R6E (J application complete mapnegat;(s) APPLICANT C7 maps - D p Ian of services 3) Name: Cityof Palm Desert Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 i4 tR(is) �1 re-go-n-master I-] ind Phone/Fax 760-346-0611 760-341-7098 p e-mail ssmith@ci.palm-desert.ca.us 0;fees COt 'AC'I«1L� 1 € 4 $ .. Q city pretining°aril:(2j' Name: Steve Smith Address: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert CA 92260 Phone/Fax 760-346-0611 x 486 760-341-7098 ' M;3ulir*%bols. e-mail ssmith@ci.palm-desert.ca.us NOTICES: List below the names and addresses of persons to whom notices and staff reports should be directed (3 maximum)_ Name Carlos Ortega, City Manager Telephone/Fax 760-346-0611 Address 73-510 Fred Waring Drive City&Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 Name Steve Smith Planning Manager Telephone/Fax 760-346-0611 ext. 486 Address 73-510 Fred Warinm Drive____ City& Zip Palm Desert., CA 92260 Name _ Ironwood Country_ Club Telephone/Fax 760-346-0551 Address 73-735 Irontree Drive .-City& Zip Palm Desert, CA 92260 _ Provide six sets of mailing labels for persons to whom notices and reports are to be sent. Does this proposal have the consent of 100 percent of the affected property owners? Yes._X___- No If yes, include written statements of consent and proof of ownership (assessor roll printout, grant deed, etc) Also, attach all correspondence to/from existing residents and/or property owners. lll./t iIVMC Y A1)!:MNI101�l C OMMIS.`iION o I•Iw-)SI9:11C.1:: 1'I:I;t:i', SIIrI'I•:.! <• I:IVI{1?SII)1:.C A!):'.!if)'% 'l.l•I�i I-iWME (!il)!)t ",69 0631 FN;. (!)(.!O :iEi�)-ti•.'%!) AREA DATA General Location: The property is located southerly of the existing city boundary in Section 5 T6S R6E. General Topography and significant physical features: The property is generally _flat wash area diagonally traversed from northeast to southwest by a raised flood control levee. Acreage: Estimated dwelling Units: Estimated Population: 156 +/- acres 20 46 persons Describe the proximity of the subject area to currently developed areas. The property is located immediately south of the existing city boundary and south of the residential portion of Ironwood Country Club. The owner developer Ironwood Count Club) proposes to create 20 residential lots, reconfigure the existing golf course and dedicate the southerly 41 +/- acres for Bighorn Sheep habitat. LAND USE APPROVALS COUNTY CITY General Plan Designations very low density—residential - Mountain du/acre and open space Zoning or Prezoning - du/acre) and O.S. NA Natural Assets open space Subdivisions yes - 20 residential lots pus N/A a 100 acre recreation lot and a 41 acre open space lot Is any portion of the subject territory within a redevelopment area? Yes No X is any portion of the subject territory subject to a Williamson Act Contract(Agricultural Preserve)? Yes No X If yes: Co ntracVP reserve Number_ ____Notice of non-renewal filed? _ _ If yes,when Steve Smith, City of Palm Desert Printed Name of Agent and Firm (if applicable) City of_Palm Desert Printed Narne of Applicant hereby certify that the statements and information presented within this application and associated attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief_ I acknowledge that anyone who is involved with any annexation to be considered by the Commission and who has made a contribution of more than$250 in the past twelve months to any member of the Comm ission must disclose the Commission member to who the contribution was made and the matter of consideration with which they are involved. Furthermore, the Agent shown above is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Applicant for the purpose of processing this application until such time as written notice to the contrary is provided by the Applicant to the Executive Officer of the Riverside LAFCO. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Agent Date S EXHIBIT "B" PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY O>` PALM DESERT L.AFCO 2001-XX-X THAT PORTION OF SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WHICH LIES WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO. 1964D FILED IN BOOK 148 PAGES 64, 65 AND 66, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, SAID NORTHEAST CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 AND ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS SOUTH 00°30'05" WEST 5147.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY OF INDIAN WELLS AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 SOUTH 89050'18" WEST 600.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10000'49" WEST 2685.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29057'13' WEST 2887.47 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT NORTH 89055'20" EAST 2553.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTANING 156.01 ACRES MORE OR LESS. ROBERT B. STANFORD JR. W4457 DATE: 4 EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 LANp 3�9` ROB S. �'� STANFORD � N Exp'Sept.30,�zooi >, No.4457 LD-50(REV) 461, IFO4 BS:BS JUNE 13,2001 JN 724-015-1 } SR COr"SULT*AND "'TS9 WC. ENGINEERING • LAND PLANNING SURVEYING 'TNTS 9804 CRESCENT CENTER DRIVE SUITE 601 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Phone (909) 581 -3522 Fax: (909) 581 -0020 SOUTH 1�4 M.6. 1491 4-66 SOUTHERL Y & EASTERL Y BOUNDARY , OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT SECTION 32, APN 655-009-009 p T a.,,, SOU.7lRL Y UNE, F SECTION.. 32. l r N 89 55 20"L� < 2553 61 f 5S R.6E / d f /� l 1 P. 0.B. NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 5 T 6S., R.6E. Z tTl ✓ W LEGEND EXIS77NO CITY BOUNDRY APN 771-002-011 �„NNEXATION AREA -� 156.07 ACRES vo LAN c' R d— ST N R ,JR. * Exp L 30,2001 7k N 0.4457 CALF C r� SCALE 500' z .'/ ti AREA=156, 01 A CS f ; EXN131T TA TT - AAINEXA TION TO T1- E F CITY OF BALM DESE,PT L AFCO 2001-XX-X BEING A PORTION OF SECTION o 5 T R S' ,4 F F S P M /A/ �; EXHIBIT"B" PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT LAFCO 2001-XX-X THAT PORTION OF SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WHICH LIES WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO. 19640 FILED IN BOOK 148 PAGES 64, 65 AND 66, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, SAID NORTHEAST CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 AND ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS SOUTH 00030'05" WEST 5147.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY OF INDIAN WELLS AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 SOUTH 89050'18' WEST 600.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°00'49" WEST 2685.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29057'13" WEST 2887.47 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT NORTH 89055'20" EAST 2553.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTANING 156.01 ACRES MORE OR LESS. ROBERT B. STANFORD JR. W4457 DATE: / EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 LANp,9, 9L j' FROBER7-8. �'0 * s-rmFORD,in. E"A Sept.301 2WI No.4457 LD-50(REV) 1F0��`� BS:BS CAL JUNE 13,2001 JN 724-015-1 .r SR CONSULTA NTS, INC. ENGINEERING LAND PLANNING • LAND SURVEYING rvTS 9804 CRESCENT CENTER DRIVE SUITE 601 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Phone : (909) 581-3522 Fax: (909) 581 -0020 SOUTH 114 M6, 149154-59 SOU THERL Y & EASTERL Y BOUNDARY SECT/ON 32, OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT T.5S, R.6E - - 5 009 009 f �> SDUTHERL Y UNE;QF SECTION,. 32 N 89 5520"E ` 1553.63 'P 0.9 " NORTHEAST CORNER OF r SECTION 5 T 65., R.6E. z w LEGEND" r' EX/S77NC CITY 801INDRY APN 771-002-011 v .�^NNEXATION AREA r f Z Q o� � 156. 01 ACRES o , o s ` `f o sr R JR � � * � . P t 30,2001 N 0.4457 o n f` �pFCAL%f O SCALE �� r = 500' 2 fl �c ✓pP�J. h� AREA=156, 01 A CS f EXN131T ,A a ANNEXA T10/V TO Tl-1E. CITY DE RALM DESEK T LAFCO 2001—XX—X L% SEING A PORT/ON OF SECTION d ,':� T ti' c 0e�' c c o Al /A/ CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION DATE: JUNE 25, 2001 APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT SUBJECT: PLAN OF SERVICES FOR PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 I. INTRODUCTION: Pursuant to Section 56653 of the State Government Code, the City is required to file with any new annexations a plan outlining the method by which services will be provided in the area to be annexed. This report represents the required plan for services for proposed Annexation No. 35. The City of Palm Desert, being a contract city, must rely on many other agencies to provide for services both in the community and areas subsequently annexed. In addition, many services provided such as water and sewer, electricity, and gas are provided without regard to the city limit lines. Ironwood Country Club is a large residential county club development in the city of Palm Desert. Ironwood Country Club recently acquired property south of the existing city limit. The applicant has prepared and the City has approved a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots averaging 25,000 +/- square feet each. The map includes an additional 100.59 acre lot to accommodate the golf course and a second additional lot (41 .34 acres) for open space purposes. The open space lot will be dedicated for Bighorn Sheep habitat purposes as part of the CEQA process. The owner advises that the 20 residential lots will be developed in one phase and sold off to individuals for future construction of custom homes. The property in question is only accessible through the Ironwood Country Club. The Ironwood Country Club is only accessible through the city of Palm Desert. Annexation of this property to the city of Palm Desert is the only logical city for annexation purposes. All city services are currently available at the south end of Canyon View Drive immediately adjacent to the property to be annexed. The cost to extend the services will be borne by the purchasers of the new residential lots. Coachella Valley Water District has indicated that it can provide water service to the 20 residential lots. (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CLO) PLAN OF SERVICES PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 JUNE 25, 2001 11. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The utilities which would be extended into the area proposed to be annexed would be as part of actual development and they would consist of the services of the Coachella Valley Water District for water and sewer, Southern California Gas Company, Verizon Telephone Company and Time Warner Cable. The services provided by this city directly would be in planning and building, public works, parks, administration and code enforcement services. By contract the City would also provide trash disposal, police and fire services. Public transportation would be provided by the Sunline Agency. Road improvements necessary to facilitate access to the area will be private. The owner will extend Canyon View Drive southerly from its existing terminus along with all above noted services. 111. LEVEL OF SERVICE: The level and range of services provided would include sufficient sized water, sewer, gas and electrical facilities to service development proposed for the area. Planning, building, public works and code enforcement services as provided by the City directly would be on the basis of need. These services will be provided at City Hall on the corner of San Pablo and Fred Waring Drive. The area is within the five minute response zone of the Mesa View station. Backup would be provided by the El Paseo/Town Center and Indian Wells stations. Paramedic ambulance services would be provided by the Town Center Station. The City presently contracts from Riverside County Sheriff's Department for citywide patrols which are expanded as needs require. IV. TIMING FOR SERVICE EXTENSIONS: Basic utility services would occur as a part of development of the 20-lot tract. The city services would be available immediately in the area of planning, building and code enforcement, public works, police and fire. Road improvements would occur as a part of new development. (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CL0) 2 I PLAN OF SERVICES PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 JUNE 25, 2001 V. REQUIREMENTS OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING: New development would be required to extend roads in the area and to provide for needed municipal facilities through the City's development ordinances. A fire facilities fee of $100.00 per residential unit will be used to finance the necessary fire facilities. The provision of planning and building services would be provided through the fees generated from new development. In summary it is felt that development of this area would result in a balance between needed services and the revenue to provide said services. CARLOS L. ORTEGA CITY MANAGER CLO:SRS/tm (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CLO) 3 SR ANSSULTANTS,INC. June 15, 2001 City of Palm Desert 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Attention: Mr. Stephen K. Smith Planning Manager Subject: Ironwood Country Club Annexation of Property Dear Stephen: On behalf of the Members of Ironwood, Inc., we request that the portion of member property, which lies within the unincorporated territory of the County of Riverside, be annexed to the City of Palm Desert. The property to be annexed is shown graphically on the attached Exhibit "A" and described in the attached Exhibit`B". Also enclosed, please find the following: ➢ Check in the amount of $1,328.00, payable to "Riverside County Clerk/Recorder" for "Notice of Determination". ➢ Check in the amount of $3,110.00, payable to "Riverside County LAFCO" for annexation application. ➢ Check in the amount of $800.00 payable to "Riverside County Transportation Department" for survey review. Please contact Mr. Leonard Czarnowski, President of SR Consultants, Inc., or Mr. John Cavanaugh, (760) 340-5820, should you require additional information. Thank you for your assistance. AND Yours truly, SR CONSULTANTS, I ROBERT B. o * STANFORD,JR. Exp.Sept.30,2001 N� No.4457 Q. 2ruce Stanford, LS 4457 LAND PLANNING EKING * SUKVEYING 25322 Rye Canyon Road,Suite 201 *5anta Clarita,CA 91355*(661)257-6570*FAX(661)257-6577 9804 Crescent Center Dr.Suite 001*Rancho Cucamonaa.CA 91730*(909)581-3522*FAX(909)581-0020 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION 1 Negative Declaration TO: Riverside County Clerk FROM: City of Palm Desert P.O. Box 751 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Riverside, CA 92502-0751 Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code Project Title: Ironwood Country Club Annexation, Zone Change and Tentative Map State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted): N/A Contact Person: Steve Smith (760) 346-0611 extension 486 Project Location (including County): 20 lot residential tract map and pre-zoning for annexation purposes, Palm Desert, California, Riverside County Protect Description: 20 lot residential tract map and pre-zoning for annexation purposes, Palm Desert, California, Riverside County This is to certify that the City of Palm Desert (Lead Agency or Responsible Agency) approved the above described project on April 12, 2001 and made the following determinations: 1 . The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 2. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the Lead Agency. 3. Mitigation measures were made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations was not adopted for this project. 5. Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 6. The location and custodian of the documents which comprise the record of proceedings for the Negative Declaration are specified as follows: Custodian: City of Palm Desert City Clerk Location: 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dat Signature DIR. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Date Received for Filing Title CITY/RVPUB1998/32099 FORM "F" RESOLUTION NO. 81-133 A RESO)..UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DETER11INING THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE TO BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATING TO ANNEXATIONS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CLAIFORNIA. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert in regular session assembled on this 24th day of Sept. 1981, that: 1. The County of Riverside and the City of Palm Desert are the agencies whose area or responsibility for service would be affected by annexations to the City of Palm Desert. 2. Representatives of each of the affected agencies have met and negotiated an exchange of property tax revenue as fo4lows, to become effective for tax purposes beginning .July 1, 1981, for all areas annexed to the City until such time as this .resolution is rescinded or superceded. A. The City of Palm Desert shall assume responsibility for all general municipal services to areas annexed as are required by law or presently provided throughout the City, and for such service, the City shall receive 25% of that portion of the property tax revenue generated within territari.e.r, annexed under the ad valorem tax rate established by Article XIII A of the Constitution of the State of California, that represents the County of Riverside's share of such property tax revenue. B. The County Auditor shall upon annexation by the City convert the above-established percentage figure into actual dollar figures and thereafter allocate to the City such property tax revenue in accord with the provisions of Section 95 et, seq. of the Revenue and Taxation Code. 3. The City Council of the City of Palm Desert does hereby agree to the above-recited exchange of property tax revenue. 4. The Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to each affected agency and to the Executive Office of the Local Agency Formation Commission and to the Auditor of the County of Riverside pursuant to Section 99 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting, of the Palm Desert.City Council, held on this , 24th day of September, -1981, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: McPherson, Newbrander, Puluqi, Snyder & Wilson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None S �ROY/Li LSON, tiayor ACH DOCUMENT Tit wclml THIS CERTIFICATE IS ATTEST: ATTACHEO, IS C i;,;Ea TO BE A FULL, TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE CRIG;,NAI Off FILE AND Oft RECORD IN MY OFFICE. H ILA R. GIL AN,City (; k Dated: 0, ��,Cltl City of Palm Desert, Ca ornia SHEILA R. GILUGAlt City Citrt City of ? Des e California RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBDIVIDING 156 +/- ACRES INTO 22 LOTS. PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T6S R6E (THE AREA SOUTH OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB). CASE NO. TT 29713 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 22nd day of March, 2001 , hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by S.R. CONSULTANTS and IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB for approval of the above described project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 2045 has recommended approval of TT 29713; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted through CVAG with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Game; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to compensate for the loss of Bighorn Sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio and has agreed to other mitigation measures delineated in a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000; 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. 00-24;" in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will have no adverse 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 City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify approval of the tentative tract map: 1 . That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans, as amended. 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. f RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. 7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. 8. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map City Council has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing these needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of Palm Desert and its environs, with available fiscal and environmental resources. 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 City Council does hereby approve TT 29713 and certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact attached hereto as Exhibit "A," subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 22nd day of March , 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, FER NOES: NONE ABSENT: SPIECEL ABSTAIN: NONE JI FERG ON Mayor )SHEILA T S�: FACH DOCUMENT TO WHICH THIS URT'IFICATE IN ATTACHED. IS CERTIFIED TO BE A FULL TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON FRE An ON FT GI GAN ity Clerk RECORD IN NX OFFICE. City of Palm Desert alifornia Dated: SH K city Clerk P Bv: y / f RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TT 29713 Department of Community Development: 1 . The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. Recordation of the final map shall occur within 24 months from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all municipal ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force. 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Sunline Transit Authority Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 5. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works prior to architectural review commission submittal. 6. All onsite utilities shall be underground. 7. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF and school mitigation fees. 8. Project shall comply with requirements of Section 25.16.050 of the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the following: 3 RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 Front Setback 20 feet Rear Setback 15 feet Side Yard Setback 14 feet total, minimum 5 feet Street Side Yards Setback 10 feet Minimum Dwelling Unit Size 1 ,500 square feet Max Lot Coverage 35% 9. That the conditions and requirements contained in the letters from Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000 and the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center letter dated September 10, 2000 shall be conditions of approval of this tentative map and shall be implemented in a time frame consistent with the agreement between the parties. Developer shall consult with the University of California Deep Canyon Research Center concerning plant palette to insure that it is consistent with wildlife preservation requirements. 10. That approval of Tentative Tract Map 29713 is conditioned upon approval of Case Nos. GPA 00-01 and C/Z 00-02 and annexation of the property to the City of Palm Desert. 1 1 . In-lieu of park dedication requirements, applicant shall make an irrevocable offer of dedication acceptable to the City Attorney and Director of Community Development for an easement across their property allowing for the future development of a public trail crossing Deep Canyon in connection with a route from Palm Desert to La Quinta. 12. That the minimum lot size in this tract map shall be 20,000 square feet. Department of Public Works: 1 . Drainage fees in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.49 and Ordinance No. 653 shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project or recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first. 2. Any drainage facilities construction required for this project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to start of construction. The subject study shall include analysis of the upstream and downstream drainage conditions as they impact this project and existing development. 3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees(TUMF), residential classification. Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance. 5. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 6. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. 7. All private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. 8. Full improvements of interior streets based on residential street standards in accordance with City standards or as approved by the city engineer shall be provided. Canyon View Drive exceeds maximum cul-de-sac length (600 ft.). An alternative / emergency access in accordance with Fire Marshall approval shall be provided. 9. All landscaping maintenance shall be provided by the property owner. 10. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. 1 1 . Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 12. Provisions for the continuation of existing access rights (easements, etc.) shall be provided for on the Final Map or by separate documents as appropriate. 13. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002) for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. 14. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control. 5 RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 15. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts with "as-built" plans submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to project final. Riverside County Fire Department: 1 . With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check, the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards: The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.301 C. 2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 3. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a potential gallon per minute flow of 1500 for single family. 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 200' single family from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. 5. Water plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the water system will produce the required fire flow. 6. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. The roadway shall not be less than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with parking on both sides, 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 1 50' shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn-around (55' in industrial developments). 7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers or other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over-ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 8. A dead end single access over 500 feet will require a secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead end access over 1 ,300 feet be accepted. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 9. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points f from main roadway or an emergency gated access into an adjoining development. 10. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city. 1 1 . Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within 12 months. 12. This project requires secondary access to streets "A" and "B" or residential fire sprinklers throughout. i 7 RESOLUTION NO. 01-38 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: TT 29713 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Ironwood Country Club SR Consultants, Inc. 73-735 Irontree Drive 2698 Mataro Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pasadena, CA 91 107 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots and two open space lots on property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. L - March 22 2001 PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8 N RESOLUTION NO. 01-53 uU4 A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35. RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, that WHEREAS, City of Palm Desert desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985, Division 3, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for annexation; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is uninhabited and a description for the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, this proposal is consistent with the sphere of influence of the City of Palm Desert; and WHEREAS, the reasons for this proposed annexation are as follows: 1 . The proposed 156,01 acre territory to be annexed is part of the city's sphere of influence and is adjacent to the city of Palm Desert and, therefore, represents a logical expansion of the city's boundary. 2. The area is experiencing development pressures and requires a higher level of urban services then are currently offered by the County of Riverside. The City of Palm Desert can provide these services. 3. The 156.01 acres are part of a larger project - Ironwood Country Club - which is already within the city limits. NOW, THEREFORE, this Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert and the Local Agency Formation Commission of Riverside County is hereby requested to take proceedings for the annexation of territory as described in Exhibit "A", according to the terms and conditions stated above and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985. PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of April , 2001, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, SPIEGEL, FERGUSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE JIM ER U 0 Mayor ATT ST:_ SHEILA R. GILLWaAN, cM Clerk City of Palm Desert, C if rnia } RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of Section 5 Township 6 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Riverside, State of California, which lies within the following described boundaries: Beginning at the south quarter corner of Section 32, Township 5 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino meridian as shown on map of Tract No. 19640 as per map filed in Book 148 pages 64, 65, and 66, of maps, records of said County, said south quarter corner being a point in the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert; thence along the southerly boundary of said Section 32 and along the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert north 89155'20" east 2553.63 feet to the northeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence along the easterly boundary of said Section 5 and along the westerly boundary of the city of Indian Wells south 00130'05" west 5147.86 feet to the southeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence leaving said boundary of Indian Wells and along the southerly boundary of said Section 5 south 89050'18" west 600.00 feet; thence north 10'00'49" west 2685.01 feet; thence north 29057'13" west 2887.47 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 156.01 acres more or less. 2 CITY OF P 11 IN M D ESE R I 73-5io FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92 260-2 5 7 8 TEL: 760 346—o6r i FAX: 760 341-7o98 info@palm-desert.org May 8, 2001 Mr. John Cavanaugh 48-624 Sun Drop Court Palm Desert, California 92260 Re: TT 29713 Annexation No. 35 to City of Palm Desert Dear Mr. Cavanaugh: Pursuant to our telephone conversation of May 8, 2001 , we require certain fees be paid so that we may complete the applications. The fees are as follows: A) File Notice of Determination with County Clerk - $1 ,328 with check payable to Riverside County Clerk/Recorder B) LAFCO fee for annexation application - $3,1 10 with check payable to Riverside County LAFCO C) Survey Review Fee - $800 payable to Riverside County Transportation Department. I am enclosing detailed mapping requirements in the copy of this letter being sent to SR Consultants, Inc. They may wish to amend the map they have provided us to be consistent with the LAFCO instructions. D) At the end of the process there will be a $2,000 Board of Equalization fee. This will be further defined later. I was able to get LAFCO to waive the requirement for the preparation of a Fiscal Impact Analysis. n 46,vxixTto ON e[cruEo vuen MR. JOHN CAVANAUGH MAY 8, 2001 PAGE TWO It is our intention to indicate to LAFCO that 100% of the affected property owners consent to the proposal. I will need written statements of consent and proof of ownership (assessor roll printout, grant deed, etc., to be included in the application). Sincerely, STEPHEN R. SMITH PLANNING MANAGER SRS/tm cc: Mike Williams Ironwood Country Club 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 SR Consultants, Inc. 2698 Mataro Street Pasadena, California 91 107 C I 1 y9\ pa, ninq\tOnyam-1Ow1d�c�\ rr\cavana srs) t:IAINIf P OX Af(Y[ffO II.IFA f LAFCO LEGAL DESCRIPTION & MAP REQUIREMENTS LEGAL DESCRIPTION STANDARDS LAFCO requires a sound legal description that is acceptable to the surveying profession. Requirements and the desired format are summarized below. Attached, also, is a copy of the standards for Maps & Legal descriptions prepared by the State Board of Equalization (SBE). These standards must be adhered to in your preparation of Legal Descriptions and Maps for the proposal. WHO CAN PREPARE: Maps and Legal descriptions may be prepared by any person or firm which holds a current and valid State of California license as a Registered Surveyor or Registered Civil Engineer (with a number 33965 or lower). Additionally, firms previously approved by LAFCO can submit Legal Descriptions & Maps without review by the County Surveyor (see below for more information). LEGAL DESCRIPTION & MAP REVIEW: Map and legal descriptions must be reviewed for form, content and accuracy. There are two options available to applicants in this process. A) You may choose to have LAFCO review the Map & Legal description for the proposal. This involves your firms preparing descriptions to attend a workshop with LAFCO staff to review procedures and requirements. This firm then becomes a LAFCO approved firm/individual and may forego review and approval by the Riverside County Survey Department. Firms will work directly with LAFCO staff in the checking process, usually via fax. Upon LAFCO approval of the final review, you shall send into LAFCO a clean, wet stamped and signed original. Under this option, each Map & Legal description must be accompanied by a letter of Certification (attached) attesting that the firm or individual stands behind their work. There is no separate review fee associated with a LAFCO review. B) The second option is to submit to LAFCO a draft map & legal description as part of your Application package along with an $800 deposit for review by the County Surveyor. This check should be made out to Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency. The County Survey Department will review your work and, upon approval, will send to LAFCO an approved final copy. GENERAL: All contiguous boundaries should match existing City, District or CSA boundary descriptions whenever possible. LAFCO staff will provide information on existing boundaries. Boundaries should include all territory out to the street centerlines unless otherwise instructed by LAFCO staff. Boundaries must follow existing lines of assessment, and may not cut parcels. FORMAT: The following elements shall be used: 1) Title 2) Caption 3) POB, POC, TPOB 4) Metes and Bounds 5) Area 6) Signature & Seal 1 MAP SIZE: The Riverside County Clerk Recorders office required that LAFCO maps be kept to the following sizes: 8 '/2 x 11 or 8 '/2 x 14. This size may require the use of cut sheets in order to meet the State required map scales. If cut sheets are used, the first page should be the index sheet illustrating the configuration used with the subsequent sheets. The first sheet shall have all the essential elements of title block, exhibit, LAFCO title etc. TITLE:The title shall have the same three elements as used in the corresponding legal description. This title can be at the top of the page or enclosed in a title block. It should be large enough to be immediately obvious. NORTH ARROW & SCALE: All maps shall have a north arrow and scale listed. ACREAGE: The acreage contained within the boundaries of the proposal shall be shown on the map. VICINITY MAP: A vicinity map is required. It need not be to scale. WET SIGNATURE & SEAL: Same requirements as with legal description. MAP & LEGAL DESCRIPTION NOTES: 1. The map and legal description should be in agreement and compliment each other. Both map and legal should independently convey intended action. Map should not be ancillary to legal description. 2. Exceptions: Complete sections, and whole aliquot parts of sections do not need metes & bounds descriptions when they are the entire parcel being annexed. 3_ Not Allowed: Legal descriptions written in one endless paragraph. Also maps with tape lines, transfer lettering, or adhesive shading materials_ Maps must be clean, clear and originals. No 2"d, 3`d or 41h generation copies. If you have any questions please call: Wayne Fowler (909) 369-0631 3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE EXHIBIT "A" REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION 1 TO NO NAME CITY AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAFCO 20OX-XX-X (CAPTION) A portion of the northeast one-quarter of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the County of Riverside, State of California, described more particularly as follows_ (POINT OF BEGINNING STATEMENT) Beginning at the northeast one-quarter of said Section 7, said comer being on the existing boundary of No Name City and on the centerline of A Street... Thence, north 00 01'31" W. along the north-south... Thence... Thence... Thence.._ Thence... Area = 55.33 Acres, more or less Wet Signature and Seal Example Exhibit Only EXHIBIT A REORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION 1 TO NO NAME CITY AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAFCO 2001-XX-X 6 A STREET POB z 0 0 0 N o APN 100-100-001 APN 100-100-002 it 335¢S HIGH � ►Nq�-R�Gyr z pFVVgy 0 N APN 100.100-OOl � wo 0 ui M N APN 100-100-004 so 0 b �- N 90 00'00"W 320 R b 1 � scale 1:200 0o APN 100-100-006 55.33 Acres i o W a 1� IZ w IW APN 100-100-007 D i `< Q Stamp of & C); Signature APN 100-100-008 APN 100-100-009 LUciol I I i I I i I -- - --- ----- ---B-- TREET_ - IV 90 00' 00"W 660 a ANNEXATION BOUNDARY EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY Example Exhibit Only Being a portion of theNE 1/4 of Section 7 FIRST RATE SURVEYS123 Lafco Way T. 4 S. R. 4 W, S.B.M. Riverside, CA 9222 County of Riverside State of California Resolution No. 01-53 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: CITY MANAGER, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE SMITH, PLANNING MANAGER DATE: APRIL 26, 2001 SUBJECT: ANNEXATION INITIATION FOR 156.1 ACRES OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB I. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 01-53 requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to begin proceedings of Annexation No. 35. II. DISCUSSION: Attached is a resolution requesting LAFCO to take proceedings for the annexation of 156.01 acres in Section 5 T6S R6E. The prezoning of this property was completed at the City Council meeting of April 12, 2001 . The annexation of this 156-acre area will be added to the existing Ironwood Country Club which is already within the city limits. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: ST VE SMITFT PHILIP DRELL PLANNING MANAGER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Review and Concur: Review and Concur: RICIkIARD J. F LKERS CARLOS L. ORTEGA ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OF CITY MANAGER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES /tm Ci'!'Y COUNCIL APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED� . OTHER ;YE Lax ABSENT: 1 .;.N:..�...�,: .�., VEERIFTM-D BY: Origin l on File -W.LtA. Ci C rk`s Office Apr 17 01 02: 57p Riverside LRFCO (909) 369-8479 p. 1 Local . -ncy Formation Commission 1485 Spruce Riverside,Suite J CA 92507 ' 1369-0631 .Fax To_ Stephen R. Smith, Planning Mgr. From: Elena G. Medina City of Palm Desert Fax: 760-341-7098 Pages: 4 Phone: 760-346-0611 Date: 04/17/01 Re: Letter dated April 13,2001 x Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ P lease Reply ❑ Please Recycle Your request was processed and approved at the February 24, 2000 LAFCO hearing. See enclosed. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call this office. Received Apr-17-2001 01 :57pm From-909 369 8479 To-PALM DESERT PUBLIC W Page 001 Apr 17 01 02: 58p Ri •side LAFCO (S ) 369-8479 p. 2 CIT Y 0 f P 0 [ M P R T 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE. PALM D1;8FRT, CALIFORNTA 9226o 2578 TEL: 760 346-o6i i °.r FAX.: 76o 341-7098 infoc. �ialm-Jrsrrc.urg February 7, 2000 VIA FAX NO. (909) 369-8479 Mr. George J. Spiliotis Local Agency Formation Commission 1485 Spruce Street, Suite J Riverside, California 92507-2445 Re: Waiver of Fiscal Impact Analysis for Ironwood Country Club Annexation Dear George: The Members of Ironwood Inc. recently acquired a substantial piece of property from the Coachella Valley Water District. The property is located in the east portion of Section 5, T6S, R6E, immediately south of Ironwood Country Club and the existing Palm Desert city `limit. The area to be annexed includes some 156 acres. We are aware that LAFCO requires a fiscal impact analysis for annexations in excess of 100 acres. In this instance much of the property will remain open space (golf course) in perpetuity. The applicant advises that future mapping will provide for no more than 60 single family lots utilizing 36 acres of land. The golf course, open space, and flood control areas will amount to 120 acres of the 156 acres. Given these circumstances we request that LAFCO waive the fiscal impact analysis in this instance. Thank you for your consideration and if you have nay questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, 1 STEPHEN R. SMITH PLANNING MANAGER • /tm (corr\ironwood.anx) Received Apr-17-2001 01:5TPm From-909 369 8479 To-PALM DESERT PUBLIC W Page 002 Apr 17 01 02: 58p Rit—side LAFCO (809) 369-8479 p. 3 Feb 07 00 02: 51p SK CONSULTANTS 62E__39058 F. 1 V COA15LIWAAlr5, INC February 7,2000 Via Fox#: (769)341-7098 City of Palm Desert 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, Ca 92260 Attention: Mr. Stephen K. Smith pkming Manager Subject: Ironwood Country Club Annexation of Property Dear Stephen; Pursuant to our conversation today concerning the 156-acre annexation, please be advised that the Proposod subdivision is preliminarily.is designed to contain approximately 40 to 60 lots with a total lot area of approximately 36-arces. The remaining 120-acres will remain in open space area. open space meaning golf course, lake, flood control channel and raw land. This means that approxiinately 671/6 of the land to be annexed will be designated for open space use. f r, free Should you have any questions or require additional information,please feel to contact me. Yours truly, SR CONSULTANTS,INC. Bruce Stanford,LS 57 Director of Survey cc: Leonard czarnowski LAND PLANNING ENGINEERING - 5UKYEYINC; 2696 MATAKO 5TREET'PASAWNA,CA 91107-(0526)0553-0430-FAX(6260)083-9058 Received Apr-IT-2001 01:5Tpm From-909 369 84T9 To-PALM DESERT PUBLIC W Page 003 PLAN OF SERVICES CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION DATE: JUNE 25, 2001 APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT SUBJECT: PLAN OF SERVICES FOR PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 I. INTRODUCTION: Pursuant to Section 56653 of the State Government Code, the City is required to file with any new annexations a plan outlining the method by which services will be provided in the area to be annexed. This report represents the required plan for services for proposed Annexation No. 35. The City of Palm Desert, being a contract city, must rely on many other agencies to provide for services both in the community and areas subsequently annexed. In addition, many services provided such as water and sewer, electricity, and gas are provided without regard to the city limit lines. Ironwood Country Club is a large residential county club development in the city of Palm Desert. Ironwood Country Club recently acquired property south of the existing city limit. The applicant has prepared and the City has approved a tentative tract map to create 20 residential lots averaging 25,000 +/- square feet each. The map includes an additional 100.59 acre lot to accommodate the golf course and a second additional lot (41 .34 acres) for open space purposes. The open space lot will be dedicated for Bighorn Sheep habitat purposes as part of the CEQA process. The owner advises that the 20 residential lots will be developed in one phase and sold off to individuals for future construction of custom homes. The property in question is only accessible through the Ironwood Country Club. The Ironwood Country Club is only accessible through the city of Palm Desert. Annexation of this property to the city of Palm Desert is the only logical city for annexation purposes. All city services are currently available at the south end of Canyon View Drive immediately adjacent to the property to be annexed. The cost to extend the services will be borne by the purchasers of the new residential lots. Coachella Valley Water District has indicated that it can provide water service to the 20 residential lots. (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CL0) PLAN OF SERVICES PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35 JUNE 25, 2001 II. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The utilities which would be extended into the area proposed to be annexed would be as part of actual development and they would consist of the services of the Coachella Valley Water District for water and sewer, Southern California Gas Company, Verizon Telephone Company and Time Warner Cable. The services provided by this city directly would be in planning and building, public works, parks, administration and code enforcement services. By contract the City would also provide trash disposal, police and fire services. Public transportation would be provided by the Sunline Agency. Road improvements necessary to facilitate access to the area will be private. The owner will extend Canyon View Drive southerly from its existing terminus along with all above noted services. III. LEVEL OF SERVICE: The level and range of services provided would include sufficient sized water, sewer, gas and electrical facilities to service development proposed for the area. Planning, building, public works and code enforcement services as provided by the City directly would be on the basis of need. These services will be provided at City Hall on the corner of San Pablo and Fred Waring Drive. The area is within the five minute response zone of the Mesa View station. Backup would be provided by the El Paseo/Town Center and Indian Wells stations. Paramedic ambulance services would be provided by the Town Center Station. The City presently contracts from Riverside County Sheriff's Department for citywide patrols which are expanded as needs require. IV. TIMING FOR SERVICE EXTENSIONS: Basic utility services would occur as a part of development of the 20-lot tract. The city services would be available immediately in the area of planning, building and code enforcement, public works, police and fire. Road improvements would occur as a part of new development. (WP\MEM\LAFCO2.CLO) 2 n. b . CONSULTANTS, INC ll, '2oo ( City of Palm Desert 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Attention: Mr. Stephen K. Smith Planning Manager Subject: Ironwood Country Club Annexation of Property Dear Stephen: On behalf of the Members of Ironwood, Inc., we request that the portion of member property, which lies within the unincorporated territory of the County of Riverside, be annexed to the City of Palm Desert. The property to be annexed is shown graphically on the attached Exhibit "A" and described in-the attached Exhibit `S". Please contact Mr. Leonard Czarnowski, President of SR Consultants, Inc. and an Ironwood Member, should you required additional information. Thank you for your assistance. Yours truly, Xce ULTANTS, WHILE YV U W E R' n U T TO ATE TIME M 6F ford, 4457 Director of Survey PHON FAX ' _ �CALLE SEE YOU REMARKS (BS/Projeca/Ironwood/Stepheu Smith) DTI LEPHONED WILL L AGAIN LEASE PHONE A GAdams 8603 SIGNED LAND PLANNING * ENGINEERING * 5URVEYING 2698 MATARO STREET' PA5ADENA,CA 91107"(626)663-0430-FAX(626)683-9058 EXHIBIT "B" PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT THAT PORTION OF SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WHICH LIES WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO, 19640 AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 148 PAGES 64, 65 AND 66, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, SAID SOUTH QUARTER CORNER BEING A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 32 AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT NORTH 89055'20" EAST 2553.63 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 AND ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS SOUTH 00030'05" WEST 5147.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY OF INDIAN WELLS AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 5 SOUTH 89050'18" WEST 600.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10000'49" WEST 2685.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29°57'13" WEST 2887.47 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTANING 156.01 ACRES MORE OR LESS. ROBERT B. STANFORD JR. LS 4457 DATE: EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 LD-50 BS:BS November 11, 1999 JN 724-015-1 f SR CONSULT MTS INC. x ENGINEERING • LAND PLANNING • LAND SURVEYING 2698 MATARO STREET TNTS PASADENA , CALIFORNIA 91 1 07-31 1 2 .y? Phone (626) 683-0430 Fax: (626) 683-9058 1'Er1 CT AJO, I-95 O SOUTH 114 SOUTHERL Y & EA57ERL Y BOUNDARY SECTION 32, OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT T.SS., R.6E. SOUTHERL Y LINE OF SECTION 32 "N 895520 'P 0.16. " NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 5 T 6S., R.6E. f Z - v) v h Z 156.01 ACRES o h N f O z W SCALE' �f` l" = 500' W 1 a o � A a � aJ / O O Z EXHIBIT 'A " ANNEXA TION TO THE CITY OF PALM DFSE,PT Apr 17 01 02: 58p Ri rside LRFCO (--3) 369-8479 p. 4 February 29, 2000 Stephen R. Smith, Planning Manager City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Dear Mr. Smith: RE: Request for Waiver of Fiscal XnVact Report Requirement £or an Annexation to the city of Palm Desert. Dear Mr. Smith: This is to notify you that on February 24, 2000, the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission approved the Request for Waiver of Fiscal Impact Report. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, (saw Elena G. Medina LAFCO Assistant cc: Bruce Stanford SR Consultants, Inc . RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION • 1485 SPRUCE STREET, SUITE J RIVERSIDE,CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909)369-0631 • FAX(909) 369-8479 Received Apr-IT-2001 01:57pm From-909 369 8479 To-PALM DESERT PUBLIC W Paae 004 Apr 17 01 02: 58p R: rside LRFCO (__9) 369-8479 p. 5 5. 2/24/00 TO Local Agency Formation Commission FROM: George J. Spiliotis, Executive Officer SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FISCAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIREMENT FOR AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FRIDR AGCNDA9/3UMkTZD ACTIGN8z None. The City of Palm Desert is requesting a waiver of the fiscal impact report (FIR) requirement for a proposal to annex approximately 156 acres of land owned by Ironwood Country Club to the City. Current policy requires submittal of a FIR for any city annexation proposal over 100 acres. The justification for waiving the requirement, as stated in the attached letter from the City, is the limited territory which will be used for development purposes . As indicated in the attached correspondence, only 36 of the 156 acres will be used for residential development purposes. The remainder of the property will be used for golf course (existing) , flood control and other open space uses . Staff recommends approval of the request for waiver of the FIR requirement based upon the limited scale of development in the proposal . Respectfully s t eat Georg Spiliotis Executive Officer RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION• 1485 SPRUCE STREET.SUITE J •RIVERSIDE. CA 92507-2445 PHONE(909) 369-0631 FAX(909) 369-8479 Received Apr-17-2001 01:57pm From-909 369 8479 To-PALM DESERT PUBLIC W Page 005 IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29713 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T.6S., R.6E., S.B.M. AFN 1►W-M ATI 771- t __ PY E 2 22 ie I �\\ OPEN SPACE LOT 8 A7i 771- -0 ° 41.34 ACRESY 1 21 2 ` q� RECREATION LOT 100.59 ACRES '� � --- -_-__-_- \ C�h _ i 1 rICuY00D Cowm CLUID 1 rr®we o (%N6T A 15 14 I 1 9 10 t2 t Z e O 1101. O 7 1 6 PROJECT ~ {- 17 � E SIZE #- $W 6 YJ 18 'Jd 1 5 = 19 a ; I o • 1 3 � �♦ 11 u >� 2 n orn M90JWT TOTAL WAGM OF LOTS: 22 ZONING E�if DATA RE�ern�x LOTS: so!°ACRES TaIA YYlls 1HINR/ lAliYlfDesTiNa A GEOTECI*I SONS RFPORT WILL BE AEA 11.93 ACRES Ip PER WIS;UTANTEAlEM:No PARCEL 2 RGAp 1a11 PROPOSED: PR-1; O.S. SUBMITTED M1H ROUGH ORADMG PLAN O PER NSTRUME1iT NO. 19919-459227 �nON LOT: 100.5E ACRES �Nq PP40POWD USE NOTE: 0 50'EASEIMENT OF C.V.W.D.FOR AREA.WATERLME WIN SPACE LOT: 1 HOMEWT DEVELOPMENT S FOR CUSTOM RTBCATION MID LANDSCAPING PLANS PURPOSES PER RSTRlAAt71T NO.DO-5337AREA. 11.34 ACRES •E wP ARE DEFERRED TO A LATER TIME STREET R/W AREA 1.82 ACM:S A� WiT• >t•Si{' EXISTW LAM USE VAC ANT AID GOF COURSE p a W STOFtMWATEfi RETENTION FLOOD ZONE PROPOSED LANE)USE T€sDEN'AL sueon+vav TO BE RETANED MTHN F COIF COURSE k OO COURK cp p ZONE C UNTENANICE A FKAL DRANIACE STUDY WLL BE SUBMTTED I UTH-ITIES PRRX7 TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP. M a TO BE MOVED TO WATER, CDACI-1 VALLEY WATER DISTRICT�ITE?lAIKE ASSOC. SEWER: COACHFIU VALLEY WATER DISTRICT LEGAL Df—l%MpnON SHEET NO. GAS- SIX1TH9tN cAUFORNLA CAS COMPANY TENTATIVE MAP ELECTRICITY: LECT,La E. Sp4FRAL (:AL/F(ONE RNSON 5. TA..OF THE EAST IN T SECTION CABLE:OtE GENERAL TET.EPFIOHE COMPANY 5, RW RBE-.S.D.M.,N THE COUNTY TRACT NO. ` 9713 CABLE' itME WARNER OF PoVERSIDE.STATE OF CALIFORNIA APN 771-oz-/1 ODD CCXJNTW CLUB CITY OF PALM DESERT OE 2 SHEE IS Q 4� Q ow -4- 71- All, R�l NSA IL ............... 3r fx rMpow NOW ON ..101 ur NO. P`v� \< MAP' Lir UK mm'surlix TMCT No 2971a\, AMF WWWM LOT,SETBACKS duiB FKANVOOD COUNT N!Am - 2 cay oo-PALm DesEFtr '--. —1 I—of 2 SHMS Steve Smith,Planning Manager Carlos Ortega, City Manager J. Michael Williams, Gen. Mgr. City of Palm Desert City of Palm Desert Ironwood Country Club 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260-6999 Steve Smith, Planning Manager Carlos Ortega, City Manager J. Michael Williams, Gen. Mgr. City of Palm Desert City of Palm Desert Ironwood Country Club 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260-6999 Steve Smith, Planning Manager Carlos Ortega, City Manager J. Michael Williams, Gen. Mgr. City of Palm Desert City of Palm Desert Ironwood Country Club 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260-6999 Steve Smith, Planning Manager Carlos Ortega, City Manager J. Michael Williams, Gen. Mgr. City of Palm Desert City of Palm Desert Ironwood Country Club 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260-6999 Steve Smith,Planning Manager Carlos Ortega, City Manager J. Michael Williams, Gen. Mgr. City of Palm Desert City of Palm Desert Ironwood Country Club 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260-6999 Steve Smith, Planning Manager Carlos Ortega, City Manager J. Michael Williams, Gen. Mgr. City of Palm Desert City of Palm Desert Ironwood Country Club 73-5 10 Fred Waring Drive 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 73-735 Irontree Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Palm Desert, CA 92260-6999 RESOLUTION NO. 01-53 A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ' REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35. RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, that WHEREAS, City of Palm Desert desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization; Act of 1985, Division 3, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for annexation; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is uninhabited and a description for the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, this proposal is consistent with the sphere of influence of the City of Palm Desert; and WHEREAS, the reasons for this proposed annexation are as follows: 1. The proposed 15601 acre territory to be annexed is part of the city's sphere of influence and is adjacent to the city of Palm Desert and, therefore, represents a logical expansion of the city's boundary. 2. The area is experiencing development pressures and requires a higher level of urban services then are currently offered by the County of Riverside. The City of Palm Desert can provide these services. 3. The 156.01 acres are part of a larger project - Ironwood Country Club - which, is already within the city limits. NOW, THEREFORE, this Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert and the Local Agency Formation Commission of Riverside County is hereby requested to take proceedings for the annexation of territory as described in Exhibit "A", according to the terms and conditions stated above and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985. PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of April , 2001, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, SPIEGEL, FERGUSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE .- �iplt tlt IGN1 ?tl VlC r�R 4! 0 Mayor ATT ST:., 7 i..; t:i i,f HTf�il ki ►' A' rI , E SHEILA R. GILL Ci Clerk City of Palm Desert, C if rnia "AG(if,N Gal, 1;R{irk ;s+lrt (AHi.MI , RESOLUTION NO. 01-53 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of Section 5 Township 6 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Riverside, State of California, which lies within the following described boundaries: Beginning at the south quarter corner of Section 32, Township 5 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino meridian as shown on map of Tract No. 19640 as per map filed in Book 148 pages 64, 65, and 66, of maps, records of said County, said south quarter corner being a point in the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert; thence along the southerly boundary of said Section 32 and along the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert north 89055'20" east 2553.63 feet to the northeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence along the easterly boundary of said Section 5 and along the westerly boundary of the city of Indian Wells south 00030'05" west 5147.86 feet to the southeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence leaving said boundary of Indian Wells and along the southerly boundary of said Section 5 south 89050'18" west 600.00 feet; thence north 10000'49" west 2685.01 feet; thence north 29'57'13" west 2887.47 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 156.01 acres more or less. ,yfit' S aJ h° t ; 2 ORDINANCE NO. 983 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP BY PREZONING FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUTURE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, T6S R6E AND A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. CASE NO. C/Z 00-02 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 22nd day of March, 2001, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by S.R. CONSULTANTS and IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB for approval of the prezoning for the purpose of future annexation to the city of property generally located in the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E (south of Ironwood Country Club) and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as it relates thereto; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 2044 has recommended approval of C/Z 00-02; and WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted through CVAG with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Fish and Game; and i WHEREAS, the applicant has consulted with the Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to compensate for the loss of Bighorn Sheep habitat at a 2:1 ratio and has agreed to other mitigation measures delineated in a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service dated December 15, 2000; 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. 00-24," in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared and the Director of Community Development has recommended that it be certified; 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, as described below: 1 . The proposed prezoning to PR-2 and Open Space is consistent with the proposed General Plan land use designation. R / Ordinance No. 983 NOW, THEREFORE, 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 "B." SECTION 2: That a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby certified as shown in the attached Exhibit "A." SECTION 3: The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby directed to publish this ordinance in the Desert Sun, 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 at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 12th day of April , 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, FERGUSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 1 ABSTAIN: SPIEGEL J M G SO , Mayor T ST: EhCt1 U��iIIM>1V'I iU Y4}li }+ CND" CE�iTliu:;ik 1t zk".C� SHEILA R. GIL AN, ty Clerk �t�At.II::: t:£�rl u� �� Kj A Ohl rIII� T:w fps T+IV I)MiiINAt 11N Ells ►�yl. �A City of Palm Desert, lifornia s� ICE 'fated ��" •� .�,..�.--.,�. f..�tv P n (le�ert tiforMn `e�w 2 Ordinance No. 983 - EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: C/Z 00-02 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Prezoning of the property south of Ironwood Country Club, part of the east half of Section 5, T6S R6E, facilitating annexation of the area to the city. 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. PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3 NN \\ Proposed `.! . Zoning PR-2 1000 0 1000 Feet \O.S.J Case No. CLZ 00-2 CITY COUNCIL dad.... Change of Zone ORDINANCE NO. 983__-_ EXHIBIT B Date: _ 3-22-01 -- Y ---. CITY OF PHIA DESERT ., 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9226o-2578 TEL: 760 346-o6i I .'y FAX: 760 341-7098 info@palm-desert.org April 13, 2001 Mr. George Spiliotis Executive Director, LAFCO 1485 Spruce Street, Suite J Riverside, California 92507-2445 Re: Annexation of 156 Acres South of Ironwood Country Club Dear Mr. Spiliotis: In the near future the City will be filing an application to annex 156 acres to the city. The property is contiguous to the city and the south end of Ironwood Country Club. It is owned by Ironwood Country Club, will take access through Ironwood Country Club and will become part of Ironwood Country Club Homeowners Association. As part of the prezoning process a tentative tract map for 20 residential lots was approved covering approximately 14 acres. The remainder is prezoned open space with 100.59 acres being used for golf course and 41 .34 acres to be deeded to the Nature Conservancy for open space purposes. This was agreed to as part of the environmental process. So while the total area amounts to 156 acres, the developable portion is only 14 +/- acres. For this reason I am requesting that you waive the Fiscal Impact Analysis which is usually required for annexations in excess of 100 acres. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Yours truly, �pDhPenR. Smith Planning Manager /tm S:'%IMI(Do..((Y(1ED"'E. \ IN N \\\ �\\ \ ; _ Proposed Zoning PR-2 000 O 1000 Feet _� -- - -- O.S. a4ra�Yazw Aved Case No. _C/Z 00-2 PLANNING COMMISSION �d� Change ®f Zone RESOLUTION NO. ,,� EXHIIJBIT C Date: _ 2-20-01 _— -- CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: CITY MANAGER, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE SMITH, PLANNING MANAGER DATE: APRIL 26, 2001 SUBJECT: ANNEXATION INITIATION FOR 156.1 ACRES OF IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB I. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to begin proceedings of Annexation No. 35. II. DISCUSSION: Attached is a resolution requesting LAFCO to take proceedings for the annexation of 156.01 acres in Section 5 T6S R6E. The prezoning of this property was completed at the City Council meeting of April 12, 2001 . The annexation of this 156-acre area will be added to the existing Ironwood Country Club which is already within the city limits. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: ST VE SMITH' PHILIP DRELL PLANNING MANAGER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Review and Concur: Review and Concur: RIC ARD J. F LKERS CARLOS L. ORTEGA ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OF CITY MANAGER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES /tm RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 35. RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, that WHEREAS, City of Palm Desert desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985, Division 3, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for annexation; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is uninhabited and a description for the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, this proposal is consistent with the sphere of influence of the City of Palm Desert; and WHEREAS, the reasons for this proposed annexation are as follows: 1 . The proposed 156.01 acre territory to be annexed is part of the city's sphere of influence and is adjacent to the city of Palm Desert and, therefore, represents a logical expansion of the city's boundary. 2. The area is experiencing development pressures and requires a higher level of urban services then are currently offered by the County of Riverside. The City of Palm Desert can provide these services. 3. The 156.01 acres are part of a larger project - Ironwood Country Club - which is already within the city limits. NOW, THEREFORE, this Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert and the Local Agency Formation Commission of Riverside County is hereby requested to take proceedings for the annexation of territory as described in Exhibit "A", according to the terms and conditions stated above and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985. PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 2001 , by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JIM FERGUSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION All of Section 11 T5S R6E That portion of Section 5 Township 6 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Riverside, State of California, which lies within the following described boundaries: Beginning at the south quarter corner of Section 32, Township 5 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino meridian as shown on map of Tract No. 19640 as per map filed in Book 148 pages 64, 65, and 66, of maps, records of said County, said south quarter corner being a point in the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert; thence along the southerly boundary of said Section 32 and along the southerly boundary of the city of Palm Desert north 89055'20" east 2553.63 feet to the northeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence along the easterly boundary of said Section 5 and along the westerly boundary of the city of Indian Wells south 00130'05" west 5147.86 feet to the southeasterly corner of said Section 5; thence leaving said boundary of Indian Wells and along the southerly boundary of said Section 5 south 89050'18" west 600.00 feet; thence north 10000'49" west 2685.01 feet; thence north 29°57'13" west 2887.47 feet to the point of beginning. 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