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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDEEP CANYON ROAD/44TH AVENUE/FRED WARING DRIVE C/Z 03-78 19789 �l m ' < 2om An ' ai$ ern at m Aven/ue 4f . n a ,N69°s4'Z$'g r _ Ali- y �.'�� _ -- .A.%.Y k_.-..1�' �aSq�ir�m'nvev_...s.d-u.�'..rWv•ia __(.'i.`_'.-r. e_"=�..eL�4-..ae�_."__.. _: T_:i.vp� _. Rv.i`il� -"'..i '�i� 1:r"' 8 h iL � �v.n a 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALI FORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 August 4, 1978 Rowland F. Sweet 73-535 Pinyon Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Change of Zone on Sacred Heart Church Property Dear Mr. Sweet: As a result of the dialogue between yourself and the Planning Commission at the August 1st, Study Session regarding the Bishop of San Diego's proposed project at Sacred Heart parish, it is recommended that you pursue a Change of Zone from the present R-1 9,000 designation to the Planned Residential zone. Staff would recommend a designation of PR-4 in order to achieve the density originally contemplated. We have enclosed a copy of the development standards for the Planned Residential District which must be adhered to when designing your project, in addition to the appropriate application forms you will need. If you have any further questions, please contact the Department of Environmental Services. ,eerelly�,, \ \ Paul A. Williams, A.I.P. Director of Environmental Services rjc/pw/ks Enc. J PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. _ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 1978. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25.84.020 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, the Planning Commission may initiate, by resolution, a change in the boundaries of any district on the Zoning Map; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, after having heard evidence of the need for an Amendment to the Palm Desert Zoning Map, does intend to initiate the process of amending the Zoning Map. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 1. That the Director of Environmental Services is in- structed to prepare and publish legal notices adver- tising a Public Hearing for September 5, 1978, to consider an Amendment to Section 25.92.010 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (the Zoning Map) to change the zone on the property generally located west of Deep Canyon Avenue, north of 44th Avenue, more par- ticularly described as: APN 621-471-002 APN 621-471-017 from R-1 9,000 to PR-10 or any other zone deemed ap- propriate. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED Palm Desert Planning Commission held by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: at a regular meeting of the on this 1st day of August, 1978, GEORGE BERKEY, Chairman ATTEST: • Consulting Services Market Studies Marketing Techniques Operations Management Financial Consultation Rowland F. Sweet Real Estate Development Consultant 73-535 Pinyon Street Palm Desert, California 92260 Telephone (714) 346-9401 • Real Estate Appraisals July 14, 1978 Mr. Paul Williams, :secretary Palm Desert Planning Cocanisssion City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Pal¢ "Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. Williams: • Real Estate Packaging Development Concepts Land Planning Architectural Consultation Project Pro Forma JUL ]„7 ENVIR0NMEWAL SERVICES Pursuant to the I'eport of the Planning Cotmission, dated July 6, 19789 denying the application for re —zoning, Case >-,'�-C/Z 03-789 I am writing to request that we r..ay have the opportunity to meet with the Planning Commission at their nest Study Session which I understand is to be on August 1, 1978 at 5:00 P11. The purpose of this request is to seek the assistance of the Commission and the Staff in working out a solution to our dilemna of the approval of the propsed "La Paz Villas" of the Catholic Bishop of San Diego at the sacred heart Church property on Deep Canyon Road. lie would like to be able to discuss this project with the Commission and the Staff on an informal Ijasis so that we can clearly understa:,d any objections to the -)reject other than the type of zoning. Perhaps with su %estions of the Commission we may be able to arrive at a meeting of the minds. Vie may be able to alter the project to conform with what the Cormission's thinking may be and thus find a satisfactory solution for this project. ':e will greatly appreciate this opportunity to review the project on an informal study session basis. Very ly Yours, Rowland F. Sweet for The Catholic Bishop of San Diego. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 378 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING C0MMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 9,000 -2 ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OFOAVENUE NORTH OF 44TH AVENUE. CASE NO. C Z 03489 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 5th day of July, 1978, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a Change of Zone application, filed by the CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO, from R-1 9,000 (Single-family residential, minimum 9,000 sq. ft. lot size) zoning dis- trict to R-2 (Single-family residential, minimum 4,000 sq. ft./du) zoning district on approximately 7.9 acres generally located west of Deep Can- yon, north of 44th Avenue, and more particularly described as: APN 621-471-002 APN 621-471-017 WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No. 78-32," in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined that this project will not have a significant impact on the Environment and the appeal period has expired; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering the testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to deny the Change of Zone request: 1. The proposed Change of Zone does not conform to the Palm Desert General Plan. 2. The proposed Change of Zone will adversely effect the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. 3. The resulting density from the proposed Change of Zone would not be compatible with existing density in the vicinity. 4. The planned residential zone would better accommodate the proposed use of the land as contemplated by the applicant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and consti- tute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby deny the requested Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 to R-2. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of July, 1978, by the following vote, to wit: 1 :Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission July 5, 1978 Page Eleven VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.) I. Case No. C/Z 03-f18, CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO, Applicant ✓ Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 (Single-family residential, minimum 9,000 sq. ft. lots) to R-2 (Single-family residential, minimum 4,000 sq. ft. lot area/du) on approximately 7.9 acres located west of Deep Canyon Avenue, north of 44th Avenue. Mr. Williams reviewed the case and noted that Staff recommended approval of the Change of Zone. Chairman Berkey declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time. The applicant was not present. Chairman Berkey asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed Change of Zone. Being none, he de- clared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. Commissioner Fleshman noted that the R-2 zone was not appro- priate and that a PR-4 to PR-5 range would be better, also he would like to see the Development Plan. Commissioner Kelly stated that the applicant should be sent the reasons for this case being denied as the zoning is not appropriate. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Snyder, the Commission denied the Change of Zone request by Planning Commission Resolution No. 378; carried unanimously (5-0). J. Case No. CUP 10-77(Amend) and 131MF - PALM DESERT 210 Ltd., Applicant Request for approval of an Amendment to an approved Conditional Use Permit to provide for an additional 11 lots within an existing mobilehome subdivision within the R-M zone. Mr. Williams reviewed the case and noted the concerns of the Design Review Board. There was some discussion about the size of the fairways and the relationships to the greens and tees. Chairman Berkey declared the Public Hearing open and asked if the applicant would like to speak at this time. The applicant was not present. Chairman Berkey then asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in FAVOR or in OPPOSITION to the proposed cases. Being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, the Commission approved the cases by Planning Commission Resolu- 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-06I1 REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE July 6, 1978 APPLICANT Catholic Bishop of San Diego Sacred ear arcs P. 0. Box 998 Palm Desert, CA 92260 CASE NO.: C/Z 03-78 The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken the following action at its meeting of July 5, 1978 CONTINUED TO XX DENIED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 378 APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PLACED ON THE AGE14DA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Environmental Services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSSION cc: Applicant C.V.C.W.D. File CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission Report On: Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 to R-2 Case No.: C/Z 03-78 Applicant: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO Date: July 5, 1978 I. REQUEST: Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 (Single-family residential, minimum 9,000 sq. ft. lots) to R-2 (Single-family residential, minimum 4,000 sq. ft. lot area/du) on approximately 7.9 acres located west of Deep Canyon Avenue, north of 44th Avenue. II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. , recommending to the t. City Council approval of the Change of Zone reques Justification: 1. The proposed Change of Zone does conform to the Palm Desert General Plan. 2. The proposed Change of Zone will not adversely effect the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. 3. The resulting density from the proposed Change of Zone would be compatible with existing density in the vicinity. 4. The uses prescribed by the proposed zone designation are compatible with existing uses of adjacent property. III. BACKGROUND: A. Parcel Size: Approximately 7.9 acres B. Existing Zoning: R-1 9,000 C. Adjacent Zoning: North - R-1 9,000 South - R-1 9,000 East - O.S., N West - R-1 9,000 D. Environmental Finding: The Director of Environmental Services has determined that this oro.iect will not have Case No. C/Z 03-78 July 5, 1978 TV. DISCUSSION: Page Two The density that would result from the proposed Change of Zone would be approximately 10 du/acre or twice the density now permitted under the R-1 9,000. However, any potential adverse impacts associated with the higher density would be offset by the fact that to the south of the sub- ject site lies a church -school complex and to the east is a date grove preserve designated on the Zoning Map as (Open Space, Natural factors, Restricted Development Overlay) District. Additionally, the site is bordered on the east side by Deep Canyon Road, a secondary artery; a fact that should discourage the development of a conventional subdivision along side the artery, a situation which would occur under the present R-1 9,000 zoning. Access to the site would be restricted to Deep Canyon Road which would preclude any possible increases in traffic to the re- sidential neighborhood to the west. Extensive buffering along the peri- meter of the site combined with restricted access would create an isolated site which would result in negligible effects on surrounding properties when development occurs. Staff is recommending approval of the Change of Zone for a reason that is related to the use permitted under the pro- posed designation. The applicant intends to construct housing for elderly parishioners, the subject site, therefore, in terms of its relationship to the existing church and its proximity to the commercial district and Deep Canyon is served by public transportation. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 378 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TILE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 9,000 TO R-2 ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF DEEP CANYON AVENUE NORTH OF 44TH AVENUE. CASE NO. C/Z 03-78 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 5th day of July, 1978, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a Change of Zone application, filed by the CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO, from R-1 9,000 (Single-family residential, minimum 9,000 sq. ft. lot size) zoning dis- trict to R-2 (Single-family residential, minimum 4,000 sq. ft./du) zoning district on approximately 7.9 acres generally located west of Deep Can- yon, north of 44th Avenue, and more particularly described as: APN 621-471-002 APN 621-471-017 WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No. 78-32," in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined that this project will not have a significant impact on the Environment and the appeal period has expired; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering the testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of the Change of Zone request: 1. The proposed Change of Zone does not conform to the Palm Desert General Plan. 2. The proposed Change of Zone will adversely effect the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. 3. The resulting density from the proposed Change of Zone would not be compatible with existing density in the vicinity. 4. The planned residential zone would better accommodate the proposed use of the land as contemplated by the applicant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and consti- tute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby deny the requested Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 to R-2. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of July, 1978, by the following vote, to wit: 1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. �HANN� EXHIBIT A ■■■■■■■■ ■■ \ ■■■■■ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: Director of Environmental Services FROM: Director of Public Works SUBJECT: CA 03-78 DATE: June 13, 1978 No comment. r= L %ii SOUTHERN CALIFORNIADI COMPANY R. W. RIDDELL JUN 1 �i �='' 3700 CENTRAL AVENUE • RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA Eastern Division Distribution Planning SupervtWIRCNI,IENTA. SERVICES Mailing Address P. O. BOX 2200, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 9M CITY OF PALM DESERT June 14, 1978 Location of Nearest Gas Plain: Avenue 44 _ City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: CA 03-78 This letter is not to be interpreted as a contractual commitment to serve the proposed project; but only as an information service. Its intent is to notify you that the Southern California Gas Company has facilities in the area where the above named project is proposed. Gas service to the project could be provided from an existing main without any significant impact on the environment. The service would be in accordance with the Company's policies and extension rules on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time contractual arrangements are made. The availability of natural gas service, as set forth in this letter, is based upon present conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, the Southern California Gas Company is under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. We can also be affected by actions of federal regulatory agencies. Should these agencies take any action which affects gas supply or the condition under which service is available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised conditions. We have developed several programs which are available, upon request, to provide assistance in selecting the most effective applications of energy conservation techniques for a particular project. If you desire further information on any of our energy conservation programs, please contact this office for assistance. TO: Mr. Paul A. Williams, Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert FROM: Mike Murray, R.S., Supervising Sanitarian Riverside County'Health Department - Desert District DATE: June 15, 1978 SUBJECT: CZ 03-78 The Riverside County Health Department has no comments at this time. However, prior to the issuance of any permits to construct, we will require confirmation for Coachella Valley County Water District that they will provide sewage disposal and potable water. MR: j a RV��. ILJN 2 O'197„ ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY DAVID L. FLAKE COUNTY FIRE WARDEN June 21, 1978 Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Re: Case No. CZ 03-78 Dear Mr. Williams, P.O. BOX 248 210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370 TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183 Tri-Cities Fire Marshal 70-800 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, Ca. 92270 Concerning the proposed zone change, the applicant should be aware that development in the proposed zone shall require substantial improvement of the water system in order to provide adequate fire protection. cj�"j David J. Ortegel Fire Marshal DJO:dt W, Mainiero, Smith and Associates, Inc. Civil & Environmental Engineering Professional Plaza • Suite 3 2225 East Tahquitz-McCallum Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Telephone (714) 327-8544 June 22, 1978 Mr. Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Re: Case No. CZ-0378 - Change of Zone from R-1 to R-2 Catholic Bishop of San Diego Dear Mr. Williams: We have reviewed the request for comments and conditions of approval for the above referenced project. On behalf of the Palm Desert Community Services District we wish to make the following comments: 1. All comments made in our previous letter dated March 16, 1978, would apply to a development should the land be developed subsequent to the approval of the change of zone. 2. Again we would like to emphasize that the District is willing and able to serve the proposed development. 3. The District currently serves the church property with domestic water. 4. It has come to the attention of the District that the Coachella Valley County Water District is planning to install a water main to serve Tract No. 9144 located east of Deep Canyon Road, south of 44th Avenue. If an attempt is made by CVCWD to serve the church property from the main, such action will be considered a duplication of services and violation of state statutes in this regard, Mr. Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services June 22, 1978 Page Two We are planning to attend the Development Committee meeting on June 28, 1978. Also we request that a copy of the conditions of approval be sent to us. If you have any questions in regard to the above, please do not hesitate to contact us. RM/ic CC: Mr. Stanley Sayles Very truly ours, _I �N ;Z&4� MAINIERO, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL, SERVICES CITY OF PALM DESERT Mainiero, Smith and Associates, Inc. Professional Plaza • Suite 3 • 2225 East Tahquitz-McCallum Way • Pahn Springs, California 92262 • Telephone (714) 327-8544 EIR FORM #1 CITY OF PALM DESERT NEGATIVE DECLARATION Case No.: C/Z 03-78 Applicant: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO % Msgr. Hugh McNelis, Pastor, Sacred Heart Church Palm Desert, CA 92260 Description of Project: Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 to R-2 on approximately 7.9 acres located west of Deep Canyon Road, north of 44th Avenue. Finding: This project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and no further environmental documenta- tion will be required. Justification: The project is compatible with existing densities and land use elements of the General Plan and the C.O.D. Area Specific Plan for the City of Palm Desert for which EIR's have been completed. Any interested citizen may appeal this determination to the Planning Commission within eight (8) days of the date of the posting of public notice by filing an appeal in accordance with Resolution No. 78r32 with the Department of Environmental Services located at 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California. If no appeal is filed within said time, this determination shall be final. Date Filed with County Clerk (within five days) PROOF OF PPUC...+TION (2015.9 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA� ss. County of Riverside I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of PALM DESERT POST, a newspaper of general circu- lation, published weekly, in Palm Desert, County of Riverside, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California, under date of October 5, 1964, Case Number 83658; that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates to -wit: 6/15 I certify (or declare) under penalty or perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Signature Date - -- - June _ - -1- 5 ------------- -- -- ----- , 199- - at Palm Desert, California A, _ This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp Proof of Publication of City- _o_f- Pa1m._Deserz_---------_-_ 888a - Nos---£8--$3-$8------- --- Paste clipping of Notice SECURELY In This Space AL NOTICE request by otholic Bishop of San Diego far approval a a CI PALM DESERT Change of Zo r the R-1 9,000 (Single -Family resitlentgl 1, 9,400 tequest for approval Change of Zrpq tr0m (z 1 4 000 to R-2 sq. H. minimu lof size) zone to R-2 (Single- amity res a , on approximately 7.9 acres located west of Deep cut, ybn Road, minimum 4, N./tl.u.) zone on approximately 7.9 acres north of 44th Avenue. IOcated West 70,LanVW Road, no th of 44th Avenue, more Case No. CZ n7s particularly describedfgs: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be APN 621-471-002 eld before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to cunsltler a APN 621-471-017 ... . —� \R-I 9,000 III' I�1 R-1 9,000 0 [ 00 000 `r As R-1 9,000 R-1 9,000 19,000 f I R -1 9,000 R-I. S.P. R-I SAID public hearing will be held an Wednesday, July 5, 1978 at I heard. 00 pp.m. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Holl, PUL AA. WILLIAMS, Secretary iZ75 Priddy Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California, at which time Palm Desert Planning Commission rid place, all Interested persons are invited to attend and be 117=nflit� off ]PEi?LT;s R, TCDc:P=®nP'07P 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 June 12, 1978 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PALM DESERT Request for approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 to R-2 on approximately 7.9 acres located west of Deep Canyon Road, north of 44th Avenue. CASE NO. CZ 03-78 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by the Catholic Bishop of San Diego for approval of a Change of Zone from the R-1 9,000 (Single-family residential, 9,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone to R-2 (Single-family residential, minimum 4,000 sq,: ft./d.u.) zone on approximately 7.9 acres located west of Deep Canyon Road, north of 44th Avenue, more particularly described as: APN 621-471-002 APN 621-471-017 sz- _ —�' R-I 9,000 R -I 9,000 R-1 9,000 9'000 CZ 03-78 i R-1 4,00 � CTO R-d .0 O R-I 9 '0 00 O.S., N R-t 1 9,000 R-I 9,000 9,000 11 R-1 9,000 R-I, S.P. R-I Gftllzr oiP :Y:I�zzlrz. 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Case No.: CZ 03-78 Project: Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 to R-2 Applicant: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO Enclosed please find materials describing a project for which the following is being requested: approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 9,000 to R-2 on approximately 7.9 acres located west of Deep Canyon Avenue, north of 44th Avenue. The attached data was prepared by the applicant and is being forwarded to you for comments and recommended Conditions of Approval. The City is interested in the probable impacts on the natural environment (e.g. water and air pollution) and on public resources (e.g. demand for schools, hospitals, parks, power generation, sewage treatment, etc.) Your comments and recommended conditions of approval must be received by this office prior to 5:00 p.m. June 23 , 1978, in order to be discussed by the Land Division Committee at their meeting of June 28th . The Land Division Committee (comprised of Director of Environmental Services, City Building Official, City Engineer, Fire Marshal and a representative of CVCWD) will discuss the comments and recommended conditions of approval and will forward them to the Planning Commission through the staff report. Any information received by this office after the receipt deadline will not be discussed by the Land Division Com- mittee nor will it be forwarded to the Planning Commission for consid- eration. Very truly yours, Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services PAW/ks . PLEASE RETURN MAP WITH COMMENTS CIRCULATION LIST FOR ALL CASES Circulation of Tentative Maps, Parcel Maps, CUP'S, GPA's, etc: REVIEW COMMITTEE: ✓1. Palm Desert Director of Environmental Services - Paul Williams ✓2. Palm Desert Director of Building & Safety - Jim Hill ✓3. Palm Desert Director of Public Works - L. Clyde Beebe ✓4. Palm Desert Fire Marshall - Bud Engel 5. Robert P. Brock Office of Road Commissioner and County Surveyor Administration Office Building, Room 313 46-209 Oasis Street Indio, California 92201 (Phone: 347-8511, ext 267) 6. Lloyd Rogers Supervisor - Riverside County Health Department Vj County Administration Building, Room 1�Ot 46-209 Oasis Street Indio, California 92201 (Phone: 347-8511, ext 287) 7. Lowell 0. Weeks General Manager - Chief Engineer Coachella Valley County Water District (C.V.C.W.D.) P. 0. Box 1058 Coachella, California 92236 (Phone: (714) 398-2651) 8. R. J. Lowry Project Development Services California Department of Transportation P. 0. Box 231 San Bernardino, California 92403 (Phone: (714) 383-4671) 9. Director of Planning and Building City of Indian Wells 45-300 Club Drive Indian Wells, California 92260 10. Director of Planning City of Rancho Mirage 69-825 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, California 92270 11. Kermit Martin Southern California Edison Company P. 0. Box 203 Palm Desert, California 92260 (Phone: 345-2831) (Phone: 328-8871) (Phone: 346-8660) 12. Chuck Morris Circulation List for All Cases Page Two 14. Roger Harlow Director - Pupil Personnel Service Desert Sands Unified School District 83-049 Avenue 46 Indio, California 92201 (Phone: 347-4071) 15. Jim Langdon Palm Desert Disposal Services, Inc. 36-711 Cathedral Canyon Drive P. 0. Drawer LL Cathedral City, California 92234 (Phone: 328-2585 or 328-4687) 16. ;Stanley Sayles President, Palm Desert Community Services District 44-500 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, California 92260 (Phone: 346-6338) 17. Regional Water Quality Control Board 737271 Highway 111, Suite 21 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 18. Harold Horsley Foreman/Mails U. S. Post Office Palm Desert, California 92260 19. Joe Benes (Phone: ) Vice President & General Manager Coachella Valley Television P. 0. Box 368 Palm Desert, California 92260 20. Don McNeely President - Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce P. 0. Box 908 Palm Desert, California 92260 21. Scott McClellan, (Phone: 346-3864) (Phone: 346-8157) (Phone: 346-6111) Senior Planner Riverside County Planning Commission County Administration Building, Room 304 46-209 Oasis Street Indio, California 92201 (Phone: 347-8511, ext. 277, 278, & 279) 22. James Whitehead Superintendent - District 6 State Parks and Recreation 1350 Front Street, Room 6054 San Diego, California 92101 (Phone: (714) 236-7411) 23. Les Pricer Redevelopment Agency 73-677 Highway Ill • Consulting Services Market Studies Marketing Techniques Operations Management Financial Consultation Rowland F. Sweet Real Estate Development Consultant 73-535 Pinyon Street Palm Desert, California 92260 Telephone (714) 346-9401 • Real Estate Appraisals May 25, 1978 Mr. George Berkey, Chairman Palm Desert Planning Commission Mr. Paul a'ellliams Director E'nvironmental Services City of Palm Lesert 45275 Prickly Pear Square Palm Desert, Calif 92260 Gentlemen: • Real Estate Packaging Development Concepts Land Planning Architectural Consultation Project Pro Forma Tuesday June 27, 19789 at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission, a hearing on the application of the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego for change of zone, R-1-9,000 to PR-50 is on the agenda. The purpose of this letter is to clear up what may be some misconception as to the type of project proposed, the quality and the manner in which it will be supervised. The following are the facts: 1) The proposed project will be solely owned by the Roman Catholic Bishop of inn Diego. 2) Operation of the project will be by and under the direction of the i'astor of Sacred :eart Church. 3) The residential use of the ,project is non—profit. 4) 2esidents will be selected by the Pastor. The intent and purpose is to provide housing for retirees with preference given to local parishioners 5) Rentals charged will be less than the prevailing economic rentals for equivalent dwelling quarters in the Palm Desert area. 0) The project is to be permanently in the undivided ownership of the Catholic Bishop of San :.iego, and permanently under the supervision of the Sacred ;Ieart _arish Pastor. The Pastor has heard that word has gone about that the proposed project will house economically distressed people with the a-.pellation "Paupers" applied to the project. Such is not the truth. The project has been designed by one of the areas Architects to be an attractive development esthetically and with excellent recreational amenities in the form of a small recreational building with lounge, billiard room, card room, Jacuzzi health pool and a switming pool. 1he site will be completely landscaped with an automatic watering system and enclosed by masonry walls on the front and sides. Such a project is not designed as a paupers refuge but as a quality project to provide dignified and gracious liviL:g for retirees. — 2 — It is the belief of the Pastor 11sgr. McNelis and the undersigned that the proposed project will be consistent with the hish standards of design and quality that will be a credit to the covaunity, and the purpose of this letter is to emphasize to the Plaruting Cornission this fact. As only retirees will occupy La Paz Villasq there will be a minimum of vehicular traffic into and out of the development, and it will certainly be a quiet project not conducive to creating any neighborhood nuisance. Your approval of the requested zoning is earnestly solicited. Thank you. Respectfully, Howland P. ;tweet for Homan Cat:iolic Bishop of eau Diego • L MAY ENVIRONMENTAL, SERVICES CITY OF PALM DESERT r��Q�s L��S�2yz���SOO BPOO MRE ***CHANGE OF ZONE*** DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION Catholic Bishop of San Diego Applicant ( pleose wins) o_ilfs,r. Hugh McNelis. Pastor, Sacred Heart Church 346-6505 Mailing Address 74-450 Avenue 44 Telephone Palm Desert Calif 92260 City State Zip- Code REQUEST: (Describe specific nature of approval requested) Request re —zoning to permit twenty duplesea (40 dwelling units) PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A portion of Sj of the SW+1 Section 161 T.5 S., R. 6 E. SBB MI, being the 7.975 acres lying at the Edest line of Deep Canyon Road, 735.20 feet N 0 061 2511 E of the Sj corner of Section 16, Said .r r is described bW, metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at the St corner of Section 16, thence North 0 061 25t1 E a distance of 735.20 feet, thence N 89 541 2811 E 417.41; thence N 0 061 2511 E 209.001; thence N 89 541 2811 E 95.61; thence N 0 051 3211 V1 509.471; thence N 89 541 2811 E1 514.771; thence N 0 061 2511 E1 713.47 1 to point of beginning, ASSESSOR IS PARCEL NO. 621-471 —0 7 EXISTING ZONING ___ R-1 92000 Property Owner Authorization THE UNDERSIGNED STATES THAT THEY ARE THE OWNER (5) OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND HEREBY GIVE AUTHOR- IZATION FOR THE FILING OF THIS APPLICATION. AGREEMENT ABSOLVING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT OF ALL LIABILIT I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, Applicants Signature (FOR STAFF USE ONLY) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS ❑ MINISTERIAL ACT ❑ CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION ❑ NEGATIVE DECLARATION ❑ OTHER May 21 1978 cmn DATE TO ANY DEED RESTRICTIONS. ABSOLVE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT OF ALL LIABILITIES REGARDING ANY DEED RES- TRICTIONS THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, 1978 San May 21 1979 a ior de `daiFholic Bishop of San iego DATE ACCE ED BY E. A. No. 3 LSgb -- — CASE No. z D 3' REFERENCE CASE N0. Supporting Data: 1. Name of Applicant Roman Catholic Bishop of Saar Diego 2. This request is made for property described as: Exact legal description Beginning at a point at the Sz of Section 16, thence N 0 06' 25" E a distance of 736,20 feet; thence 417,4feet; thence N 6 06125" E, 209.00 feet; thence N 89 541 28" E. 95.6 feet; thence N 0 05' 32" Y, 509.47 feet; thence N 89 54' 28" E, 514.77 feet; thence N 0 06' 25" E., 713,47 feet to the point of beginning, consisting of 7.975 acres more or less 3. Total area of site: 7.975 acres if more than 1 zone requested, give subtotal for each 4. Existing Zoning: R-1 9 000 describe here or attach map 5. Proposed Zoning: re or attach map 6. Assessor's Parcel No.: 621-471-017 7. The property is located at between Tess) Center line of Ave. 44 and street street 8. The present use of the property is Vacant 9. General Plan Designation: ,esidantial 10. The applicant offers the following reasons to justify the request for a Change of Zone: 1%ensit ro osed is for 40 dwelling units on 7.975 acres or one dwelling unit per 8,685 s f which is less than the 99000 s f provided by the existing zoning, plus the fact that the dwellings are duplexes. Zoning change is requested so that the proposed development will be conforming. The proposed project provides good quality structures with a high ratio of open landscaped space and a small recreational building with swimming pool and Jacuzzi health pool, enclosed by a masonry wall. No childred will be permitted as occupancy will be only for elderly. Use will be low traffic and low pedestriln activity. On the South adjoining is the Sacred heart Church parking lot; on the ieest the with the East side facing Deep Canyon Road and a date grove. 11. The applicant shall submit a minimum of twelve (12) accurate scale drawings of the site (one colored) and the surrounding area showing: - existing streets and property lines (-hese exhibits on file w/_Aanning Staff) - existing structures - access and utility easements - topographic contours at intervals of not more than two (2) feet. 12. The applicant shall submit a list of all owners of property located within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. The list shall be keyed to a map showing the location of these properties and shall include the name and address as shown on the latest available assessment role of the Riverside County Assessor's Office. (On file w/Planning Staff 13. The applicant shall submit a completed Environmental Assessment form, (Previously submitted) I 14. The applicant shall provide such additional information as the Director of Environmental Services may require to determine whether the granting of a Change of Zone would endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare. The application may be filed only by the owner of said property and shall be signed by the owner or by a person with a Power of Attorney, in writing (attached) from the owner authorizing the application or by the Attorney -at -Law for the owner. Indicate your authority below: authorized represntative of the M;grl IIugh NeNelis I am the/owner of said property. I am the agent for the owner of said property (attach written authorization). I have a Power of Attorney from the owner authorizing the application I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Palm Desert, California this 2 day of may , 1976 .