HomeMy WebLinkAboutFred Waring Drive Rezoning CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development
DATE: March 16 , 1995
SUBJECT: Fred Waring Drive
Council will recall that late last year at the request of residents
fronting Fred Waring Drive from San Pascual to Deep Canyon, council
instructed staff to meet with them to explore the possible rezoning of
their properties . Council was concerned, however, that the opinions of
those residents on the south side of Fred Waring Drive and those
immediately adjacent to the north side residents be considered.
A meeting was held; the attached report to council dated January 26,
1995 reflects the results of that meeting. In short, it was the
general consensus of residents of the area that rezoning in and of
itself would not mitigate their concerns . A series of alternative
designs were suggested by residents to alleviate their concerns .
A subsequent meeting was held, in the field, with Mayor Crites and
myself with Fred Waring representatives . As outlined in Mr. Folkers
March 23, 1995 report to council, Mr. Erik Larson submitted some
alternative suggestions as the result of that meeting for evaluation.
it is apparent that the suggested alternatives cannot be implemented.
Prior to all of the above council did adopt an action holding widening
of Fred Waring for 10 years . It was after that action that the
rezoning issue was initially evaluated.
If the alternative designs cannot be accomplished, council may wish to
instruct staff to again meet with area residents and evaluate the
rezoning issue with the purpose to process the change of zone if
consensus from area residents is achieved.
RAMON A. DIAZ
ASSISTANT CITY MAN ER,
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager and City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development
DATE: January 26 , 1995
SUBJECT: Fred Waring Drive Rezoning
On January 4 , 1995 a meeting was held between city staff and property
owners along and in the vicinity of Fred Waring Drive. The purpose of
the meeting was to discuss the potential rezoning to office
professional (O. P . ) on the north and south sides of Fred Waring Drive
from San Pascual to Deep Canyon.
Currently, the properties on the north side of Fred Waring from San
Pascual to Portola are zoned R-3 ; the properties from Portola to Deep
Canyon are zoned R-1 . The south side of the street from Deep Canyon to
Portola the properties are zoned R-1, and from Portola to San Pablo
properties are zoned R-3 and O.P.
Staff explained the pros and cons of rezoning. Property owners on the
south side of Fred Waring generally felt that current zoning should be
retained. However, the property owners felt that a uniform wall should
be constructed to improve the street appearance and act as a noise
buffer.
Property owners on the north side of Fred Waring felt that some form of
noise buffering to create a more "livable" environment would be
preferable to rezoning the R-1 properties to office professional . In
addition some property owners north of those abutting Fred Waring
indicated some concern and dissatisfaction with rezoning the property.
A suggestion was made that a noise wall be constructed along the north
side of Fred Waring and a public access alley in back of that wall .
Upon initial investigation by staff , it would appear that such a
solution is not possible with the six lane thoroughfare . Staff will
continue to look at solutions along the lines of this suggestion.
Property owners along Fred Waring generally felt that something needed
to be done .
If there were no solution that would retain the single family land use,
the property owners felt that if properties were rezoned, some
modification of development requirements would be in order. The
principal suggestion was that required Fred Waring street improvements
be waived.
At your January 26 meeting staff will present some alternative concepts
for a noise attenuation buffer.
CITY MANAGER/CITY COUNCIL
FRED WARING REZONING
JANUARY 26 , 1995
In the event that buffer cannot be feasibly developed, staff will
proceed with the change of zones
should be completed
conduct public
hearings
May,commencing
in March. The rezoning process
In the event the wall concept has merit staff will present a follow up
report to you in February.
RAMON A. DIAZ
ASSISTANT CITY NAGER,
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING
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