HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2818 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2818
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL TO AMEND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-0002 (GPA 21-
0002), READOPTING THE CITY'S SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD) GUIDELINES
CASE NO: GPA 21-0002 AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 10th
day of March 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-20, adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Update for the planning period 2021-2029, Safety Element Update, and a Negative
Declaration in accordance the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2022, HCD provided the City with its findings on the City's
adopted Housing Element, requiring additional analysis and modifications to the
document. A revised Housing Element was prepared to address HCD's findings and
posted for public comment prior to the resubmittal to HCD.
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2022, the City received a letter from HCD confirming the
revised Housing Element met the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law.
Although the proposed revisions are limited to addressing HCD's findings, the
readoption of the Housing Element update is required prior to final review and certification
by HCD; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing notice was published in The Desert Sun on August
28, 2022, and notices were provided to the affected properties in accordance with state
law; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA, the revisions to the Housing Element did not
present any changes to the adopted Negative Declaration. Recirculation of the document
was not required since no new significant changes resulted from the revisions to the
document; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 6th day of September 2022, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
by the City of Palm Desert for approval of the above-noted; and
WHEREAS, at the 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 the recommendation
to the City Council of said request:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2818
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL:
1. The revised Housing Element Update is consistent with the goals and policies
of the General Plan. The revised Housing Element is a State-mandated
Element of the City of Palm Desert's General Plan. California state law requires
that the Housing Element be updated within an eight (8) year period to
adequately plan for the City's housing needs.
2. The revised Housing Element identifies sites that may accommodate the City's
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligations. Based on a variety
of factors, including development trends, property owner interest, property
valuation, and development capacity, the sites identified may have the potential
to be constructed to meet the affordability obligations.
3. As required by state law, during the preparation of the amendment to the
General Plan, the City provided opportunities for the involvement of the public,
stakeholders, public agencies, civic, educational, and other community groups
through public hearings and other means as listed in the revised Housing
Element. Study Sessions were held for the City Council and the public to
consider final housing needs and goals receiving direction of the overall policy
direction contributing to the revised Housing Element. The City posted the
document on the City's website, provided noticing to those individuals and
organizations that requested noticing on the events of the Housing Element as
required by the state law.
4. The revised Housing Element was prepared in accordance with the state law
and reviewed by HCD as required by the California Government Code. After
HCD issued its findings letter on June 2, 2022, the City maintained continued
communication with HCD. A revised Housing Element document was posted
to the City's website for a seven (7) day period, and the public was notified of
its availability prior to the resubmittal to HCD for conditional review.
5. The proposed Housing Element Update does not conflict with provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Ordinance is being updated to comply with
state law.
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
Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of the
amended GPA 21-0002 as proposed.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2818
3. City staff shall address and incorporate any additional comments from HCD
into the final document, as necessary.
ADOPTED ON September 6, 2022.
NANCY D LUNA, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
SCOBEDO, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2818
I, Monica O'Reilly, Recording Secretary of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2818 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert on September 6, 2022.
AYES: DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, GREGORY, and PRADETTO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: HOLT
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the official seal of the City of
Palm Desert, California, on September 6, 2022.
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