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ZONE CHANGES PER 2011 HOUSING ELEMENT C/Z 11-493 2012
' City of Palm Desert Community Development/Planning PROlECT,REVIEW>TIME Case No.(s): Project Description/Location: Deposit: $ TIME (MIN) DATE CODE TASK DESCRIPTION NAME PLAN. CLRL. (INIT) TIME TIME CODE s1=60 ' - 1 Adjustments 2 Appeals 3 Single-family Review ARC 4 Misc. Redisential Review ARC 5 Commercial Review ARC 6 Change of Zone 7 General Plan Amendment 8 Conditional Use Permit 9 Precise Plan 10 Tentative Tract Ma 11 Variance 12 Environmental Assessments 13 Parcel Ma 14 Parcel Map Waiver 15 Signs ARC 16 RVs ARC 17 Zoning Confirmation Letters O.Tl..nins .a m Judr\Word FiksWrtmPoj¢i Bmiew Time Log.doc City of Palm Desert Community Development/Planning PROJECT REVIEW TIME LOG TIME (MIN) DATE CODE TASK DESCRIPTION NAME PLAN. CLRL. (INIT) TIME TIME TOTAL TIME G.1PlannmgVaninc Judy\Word HCAFo kPw*t RcNm Th Lag.do l City of Palm Desert Community Development/Planning PROJECT 30 DAY CHECKLIST Name: Case Number: Address: Date of application submittal: Date letter was sent to applicant(for all projects): I. Does the application meet all required and needed material listed in the application? YES NO (if no, list what is missing) Comments: II. Circulation of documents Dates: (circulated, due b , received) Public Works Building & Safety Police Fire Community Services/Frankie and Art in Public Places Landsca in Other Agencies (list) III. Does the project meet all zoning requirements? Standards Project Lot Area Covera e Height Front Setback Rear Setback Side Setbacks Parking Landsca in G:\PlanningVanine I.d,\W.N R.\F.rt 130&,Mi. hckli .d J City of Palm Desert Community Development/Planning PROJECT 30 DAY CHECKLIST IV. Environmental Categorical Exempt _ Statutory Exempt _(sent legal notice to County Clerk on: Neg Dec _(sent legal notice to County Clerk on: Mitigated Neg Dec _ EIR V. General Architecture and Site Plan Design Great ❑ Comments: OK ❑ Comments: Needs Work ❑ Comments: VI. Staff Meetings G:\MnningUaninc lud�Word FiIc9Fo W day gjca chaklindoc e z F n APN ADDRESS EXISTING ZONE CASE NO(S) APPLICANT(S) (name, address & phone number) DESCRIPTION SQUARE FT. MIN. SQ. FT. PARKING MAX. SQ. FT. NO. OF LOTS AVG. SQ. FT. SETBACKS: FRONT SIDES REAR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW mx PLANNING COMMISSION 77 .7 gfil , CITY COUNCIL �tB�+w1LD'!'t©�I1V+E=1�1 . . oA�� :- �►c;Tl©w .. aa� .. ,:t�Rk� AI�tCE Ian. RECORDED IN GIS DATA BANK BY DATE: ZONING MAP CORRECTED BY DATE: FINAL INSPECTION DATE BY PROJECT PLANNER: Y J N �U O m 9 m o O n n z �J n o 0 y o Y] � 41 m D s Rl n O ➢ D o m m U W mm z D O 3 PJ Gi v O U m m u a A y m n: m N CO v N O ® z (J H Z N Q m IQJ CrA U YHR N A ®Pic Q rxoxu -ir-4 m QinQ D 3 4 f � � ON Uw0 OHM i�'O U 4 Z = A EDO N c m OT N i MOM o S z o ( m om °o o 0 Q �� 4i � 1 0 Q � v �_ iA n rNh N �+ N 73-510 Flceu WalelNe DRIVE PALM DFSERT, CALIFORNIA 9 260-2;78 TFL: 76o 346—o6u City of Peim Desert FAX: 760 341-7098 CommunlryDeveloWent infoi=''palm-dncrt.org JAN g p 2012 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. C/Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, February 9, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694-130-017, 694- 130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003. 694-190-059, 685- 010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627-041-013, 627- 041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627-101-038, 627- ' 101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017 i J 1 a i � I oP. OP SPA _ P R-3, O.P .3 R 2(7)r '9, O P i� '_.� _L, > O:Pi i. R 2(7) !�f �R-3 j r a k ..- -3'..� �... .. .......�. S.O S-0. �s� R-2, S.O. j— I t a!- S.O. it EXHIBIT EXHIBIT B c..EXHIBITB EXHIBIT .. .. �F - � s �� 5:�..a 9IM t d'. Irywor '�♦ �� cn r.co r::o J ICI - Ic — e y 5 I la I : � E Crev oa Mmperva L.eee Np. ,CM aaVm µwn ca,.xex Or xeux reN Cafe Ne. -- - RUo—c�uYrvarpx .........r xJ ex«e EXHIBIT B p..OLeT ex - <,�' EXHIBIT B ,r/ v• ow as [V_:3'..:�1�TC' , _ 1.1117 -10 euv errerm ne.ee _. .r F".—r - CwawHo. wUMxrxp CpYYrJJrpY CIIy eI Mm 0.e.rf I I yygg+.� — - Ceu NO. eeuwtfrox .. arp[e.xeux .�. HIBIT 6 xexe EXHIBIT B p.aptVarpx _ os" EX e.».LyT1pM ryp SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. 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SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk January 14, 2012 Palm Desert City Council f 1 !1 � 73-510 FRH) WAIUNc; DRIVF PALM Dt- LI Ln', CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 76o 346-o6n FAX: 760 341-7098 i Nutl pal m-drscr[.u[g CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. C1Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, February 9, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694-130-017, 694- 130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694-190-059, 685- 010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627-041-013, 627- 041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627-101-038, 627- 101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017 ' O.?..,..,.-•^O.P.,I�S'P .O - .P. R-3, O.P. e R-2(7)_ _. O.P.. _... . m O P S.O. . . . _ -R-2(7). . . -vR-3. -_ R-3... —S.O. ! 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C/Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, February 9, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan, On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694-130-017, 694- 130-021, 694-130-018. 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694-190-059, 685- 010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627-041-013, 627- 041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627-101-038, 627- 101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017 K I m I ' I P.P..w..»,-O.P."s-P,� :, I,~Q =� R-3, O.P 0.,R S.O. r. R 2(7J 1 R-3. ' -$.O. I�. S 0. .l_ i R 2 S O.' i S.O. EXHIBIT )•F:.,". 8 ....o.o..«.. +o+,�o.. a,7,. EXHIBIT B � r .L::I I 11111 ..,.. EXHIBIT «.«.�.... c'EXHIBITB ..,..,.., ». / ROM I n. ary or roan oer•n Caac No, _ r°v orraarm p.xn Ceae Ne. _ �l2xxxxc cJarurraarox �� e,rwwoe e[zene we[e.unnx r.e. __ ��.� cxrxueew zest weaeVrnrn,vavo. EXHIBIT B _ I - EXHIBIT B { Cnv eI �Msm Caen Ne. __ sraarorr 4M e>uarm OaaM C1ie Ne / I wuxxrwa teirxran°u I O[IaM! 3 e e EXHIBIT B of^`a[rar. __ __ EXHIBIT B o..a.r..,a..,.e. . SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk January 14, 2012 Palm Desert City Council �� II G=C} n $ m V C- B F O c- z o e v o 9 Q� N OI a N] ti On go � 0 D Z N p (1 -y OI D O O n O D nN ni > O = X m ul w D Cf1 J r n r z u7 U m O ri 1 rJ Gl rn � m W M Cp -- r X X dmdr D oN UNI>FoS pUNm p NA _ O:F�nu a>�o� 3 N i j 49 L� m IN N h-, 0O 00 ,n M N m .•O II N N N4L r h� I 73-510 FliEu VVAk1vc Dlavr. PALm DEsEKr, CALIFORNIA 9226o-2578 TEE: 76o 346-o6u FAX: 76o 341-7098 inIo(opolni- wrt.org CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. C/Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694- 130-017, 694-130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694- 190-059, 685-010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627- 041-013, 627-041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627- 101-038, 627-101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017. I I < 1 I I: P. R-3, O.P. R-?/7)_ 1 . r_i �l O.P.I �_1�1 : O.P: ��-i S.O. -. -I i'T I'T,� I T TT',.S • I T'T • .w.n.w . �..t . R 2(71'—. f-R-3• !_ I l r -R-3, ,-i._ 1 1 1 1 R-2, S.O. I-S.O- -'-�' —1_ r._ ��R 3, -I--i- R-2(71 ! -1--+--- -FTT� I 4 . -�---_- M VIC -- f EXHIBIT By` EXHIBIT EXHIBIT B sn �i I—I111L!1 o EXHIBITS ..... ___ �. .,.. ........ .....---_--_ EXHIBIT B o UIP fr cY ` ',\/ PLO Q 9� �Y�SFt11'.."Ci��_ CM,9. � en. l_la ..•.��_ Cn IA i I cxydwm✓ev„n Casa Nw. wuxxrxa ceMx rev cnP da1rm p..err Caww No. Ruvxrxe cgNNrvarev v�srs�.y, cN.Nal e.xexe wCaet✓»ex xo.raa— CNRxet es tone ee'at✓noxMo. _ _ EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B M CM1y a/RMn 0.Lnrt /u xxrM a MM a Clfy dfllm 0.,M L.Mww Ne. 11 twwM Na. c o ry rox __I__we xvrxe cewxraarox ol- _ RIIOLV.pN xe._ �_,..�.,�y awxGt Of ZOMa IOLVTON x0. - EXHIBIT B a...._ 7�!:,!I' EXHIBIT B SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday. January 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary December 14, 2011 Palm Desert Planning Commission w (� m o � T M1/J m \l p O D � O � o < �{ tit m Phi ; o D J Z Q > N n m n o y =O m m i O O n g, W m r � r In D O i y m m D O D N m N � n H -- x Z H t u O m 41 O — o m u cry 0 z"m m !J D<A Q — µ rAA o mDz z -arr4 m ono r' A OMS µ L 3 A Dun Z UW�F�s D - o on o CAD 3 oNA $ in m O O ll 8 ^'� o 4Aam1I � ` O Zc A ` m N N� N O� 01 0 O N � 11 V U � NliitSti 73-510 Flceo V7aatnc DRIVE Nt.m D13ERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346—o6it City of Palm Dewit FAX: 760 341-7o98 CornmunityD9vebM9nt inru�:'palm-dcscn.org JAN 3 0 2012 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. C/Z 11493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, February 9, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694-130-017, 694- 130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694-190-059, 685- 010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627-041-013, 627- 041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627-101-038, 627- 101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017 40P .;I, OP"S:P� O � tr O.P,.i R-3 O.P a R2(71 � 410P1 — 1�o O:P� _.1 _i—i- is _-_rf.,� ..,......... r+."'..,a• -- -- -- —R-3, 1 , R-3 .I'— ...., - R-2(7)' 3 +I' EXHBIT B cro �.�..EXHIBI.:o.. T B I _. L-. T EXHIBI B "....,......e EXHIB....� .o..,.. c . .�o.o°:...« I ......,...... ,o. �5er' T B I R_Il J_-_1 -I F OM1 or norm nee..r Cawa Ne. •CNOIPoIm Onnere caaa No. __ IXe cJww.e..eX M L XfeOLYT/Ox NO. oM.Nol OeSM[ ewr.tua/OXMO. EXHIBIT B eX ew[ EXHIBIT B . . . q �� � � :<. :,fit •{... rn ry - [ .,aa Grr el re'y.em Cwne =4.1.0.NO. ox City OIRlm Wfan Caaa NO ,= I--X rwe cnwvrvrow f - �` M.Mef os SOXa L.leu NO. CNe weaeLVnoX wp. EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk January 14, 2012 Palm Desert City Council ORDINANCE NO. 1233 , J ,'rC_- TO ^ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL F THE CITY OF PALM �� DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES Z _0NE FOR TWENTY-TWO (22) PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE LAW TO COINCIDE WITH THE RECENTLY UPDATED 2011 HOUSING ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 9th day of February, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the changes of zone for twenty-two properties throughout the City; 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. 2011-84, and the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed zone changes are undertaken as regional housing needs determination planning activities for possible future projects that the City has not studied, approved, adopted, or funded. Therefore, the zone changes are statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time; 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 said changes of zone: 1. The proposed zone changes will comply with State law and be consistent with the Housing Element. Development of housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest. 2. The proposed changes of zone are consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element within the General Plan, and implement policies and programs directly relating to residential land uses. 3. The required rezoning of the 22 parcels will be consistent with existing zoning districts and standards for the single-family, multi-family, and planned residential districts. ORDINANCE NO. I23_ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council on this matter. SECTION 2: The changes of zone for twenty-two properties throughout the City are consistent with the Housing Element of the General Plan and to accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Allocation obligations and are described in Exhibits A through H, respectively, attached hereto. SECTION 3: That 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 effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this day of by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor ATTEST: CITY COIJNCILQTI0 APPROVED DENIED REC RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk IVED OTHER City of Palm Desert, California MEET DATE AYES: ' (.0 KKZIMell ( NOES: l ABSENT: III ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City rk's Office 2 - 7W rot �'Pfl 07-0� ORDINANCE NO. 1233 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES OF ZONE FOR TWENTY-TWO (22) PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE LAW TO COINCIDE WITH THE RECENTLY UPDATED 2011 HOUSING ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 9t' day of February, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the changes of zone for twenty-two properties throughout the City; 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. 2011-84, and the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed zone changes are undertaken as regional housing needs determination planning activities for possible future projects that the City has not studied, approved, adopted, or funded. Therefore, the zone changes are statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time; 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 said changes of zone: 1. The proposed zone changes will comply with State law and be consistent with the Housing Element. Development of housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest. 2. The proposed changes of zone are consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element within the General Plan, and implement policies and programs directly relating to residential land uses. 3. The required rezoning of the 22 parcels will be consistent with existing zoning districts and standards for the single-family, multi-family, and planned residential districts. ORDINANCE NO. 1233 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council on this matter. SECTION 2: The changes of zone for twenty-two properties throughout the City are consistent with the Housing Element of the General Plan and to accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Allocation obligations and are described ii Exhibits A through H, respectively, attached hereto. SECTION 3: That 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 effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this 23rd day of February 201 by the following vote to wit: AYES: BENSON, HARNIK, KROOM, and SPIEGEL NOES: FINERTY ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Robert A. Spiegel, ayo" ATTEST: R CHELLE D. KLASStN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California 2 ORDINANCE NO. 1233 EXHIBIT "A" ,;,.�• P.C.D,S LAID FORD OR <i�% P.C.D. • i/� r P.R.-5,P.C.D.--- FCO OR0837 _ p, _P.R;-5,P.C.D. fC,OZ, /,08D897/�/ q �-• co ORD83 /���•f �Cb�gC OgQB OHO A P.C.D.,PCOZ P.C.D. a P.R.A.P.C.O. P.C.D„ DERALD FORD OR, P.C.D. FCOZ, LBC- ] ` ORD837 �� P.R.-5 A C O l P.C.D.,fCOZ FCO2,� � e�q` P.R.-5,P.C.D. ® _ n �•, a � o PA-5 PPR.-5 Proposed P.C.{3j Zoning P.R.-5,P.C.D. Change PR.-5 \\\\ ffi PCD P.R:t1 c To u PR 22 Dos (16 of 80 Acres to PR 22) City o►Palm Desert Case No. CZ11-493 CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE NO 1233 EXHIBIT A Date: _ February 9, 2012 3 - I ORDINANCE NO. 1233 EXHIBIT "B" P.C.D., P./FCOZ <\� P.R.-5,P.C.D. P.C.D., GERALD FORD DR, FCOZ. 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SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert CASE NO: C/Z 11-493 DATE: February 9, 2012 CONTENTS: Ordinance No. 1233 Legal Notice Draft Planning Commission Minutes dated January 3, 2012 Letters Recommendation That the City Council waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1233 to second reading, approving changes of zone for twenty-two properties throughout the City to be consistent with the Housing Element of the General Plan and to accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Allocation obligations. Planning Commission On January 3, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of C/Z 11-493 on a 3-1-1 vote with Commissioner Tanner opposed and Commissioner DeLuna absent. The Commissioners heard testimony and one Commissioner was not in favor and recommended that the property owners write a letter to the State of California objecting to the State's mandate. The other three Commissioners approved the motion, so that the City would be compliant with the State mandate and the General Plan. Executive Summary On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved an updated Housing Element as was required by the State of California. This updated Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units Staff Report C2 11-493 February 9, 2012 Page 2 of 7 estimated by the State needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone are being undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the new Housing Element of the General Plan and is supportive of residential uses and density. Background On May 12, 2011. the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-24 approving a new Housing Element and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for CEQA purposes. The Housing Element is one of the State mandated components of the City's General Plan, and is the only one that requires an update every five (5) years. The recently updated Housing Element addressed the 2006-2014 planning period. The Housing Element is also the only Element of the General Plan that requires review and approval by the State, specifically the Department of Housing and Community Development (FICD). With every planning period, changes in the law require that the City incorporate new information. In the most recent cycle, two major changes were required: • Cities must identify the parcels available for affordable housing, and demonstrate that they have sufficient land to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units in the Very Low, Low and Moderate Income categories. This analysis extends to a requirement to rezone lands if necessary, at a density of 20 units per acre or more. • The City must allow homeless shelters by right in at least one zone, and must also explicitly allow single room occupancy, group homes, and similar facilities, although the ! City has the option of requiring a Conditional Use Permit or similar planning tool. The Housing Element also needed to be updated, since it: provides statistical data on the City's population and households; analyzes how the previous Housing Element was implemented and what programs were successful; provides data on the special needs households in the City, including large families, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and the homeless; describes the existing affordable housing projects in the City; and concludes with the goals, policies and programs needed to assure that the City facilitates the construction of sufficient housing units to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The State prepares the RHNA, which represents the required number of housing units, by income level, that the State believes the City will need to meet the demands of growth during the planning period from 2006 to 2014. The RHNA allocation for the City is shown in Table 1. g9plammng\kevin swanzlwordwz 11-493kc staff repod Rousing element one cnanges.dac Staff Report C/Z 11-493 February 9, 2012 Page 3 of 7 Table 1 RHNA by Income Category, 2006-2014 Household Income Category Units Extremely Low 553 Very Low Income 552 Low Income 759 Moderate Income 847 Above Moderate Income 1,875 Total Units Needed 4,586 Based on the current RHNA, the City must be able to accommodate 1,864 extremely low, very low and low income units, and 847 moderate income units, for a total of 2,711 units. Please note that it is assumed that all above moderate income and moderate income households will be accommodated by the open market. At the January 3, 2011 Planning Commission meeting, property representatives spoke during the public hearing. Their comments were generally against the proposed rezone. One representative commented that if the re-zoning of the parcels is to satisfy the Housing Element and provide affordable housing, then the City has to be realistic on what can actually be built. Another representative commented that she represents a landowner who owns a total of 80 acres, and sought clarification as to which portion of that property would be rezoned. Staff stated that as long as 15 of the 80 acres are allocated, the precise location of the housing could be determined during the submittal process. Another representative spoke stating that the property owner would not be able to build on the parcel if the housing must be affordable, and the City is not willing to contribute any funds. Analysis The City's RHNA for 2006-2014 states that a total of 4,586 housing units will be built in the City. Of these, 1,875 units are expected to be constructed as above moderate income, and 847 units for moderate income households. These units are expected to be market-driven. The remaining 1,864 housing units are to be provided for those of extremely low, very low, and low incomes. The approved Housing Element requires changes of zone to 22 properties so that the properties are readily available for development of housing units. When a land inventory was prepared for the Housing Element it was determined that land in the southern portion of the City is mostly built out, with only infill development opportunities available at higher densities. The northern portion of the City, which includes the University Park area, was designed to accommodate the higher densities. The 22 vacant parcels that need to be re-zoned have.been calculated at a density of 15 to 20 units per acre, and were shown with the potential number of units that could be developed per parcel. The City is obligated under the State requirement to demonstrate that there are sufficient lands zoned to accommodate affordable housing. The table below lists the 22 parcels that require rezones in order to meet the requirements of law. The table lists the parcels by Assessor's Parcel Number, size of each parcel, potential number of units that could be developed on the parcel, current zoning, and proposed zoning. Also, the requirement for the changes of zone is g:W;m ing\kwio swam\wwd\cz 11 4W9 stall report housing element zone rnanges.eoc Staff Report C/Z 11-493 February 9, 2012 Page 4 of 7 provided in the policies and programs of the updated Housing Element. With the completion of the changes of zone provided in the Housing Element, the City will have sufficient land to accommodate its RHNA requirements for the planning period. Assessor's Parcel Size Potential Current Zoning Proposed Zoning No. (Acres) Units 685-010-005 (A)' 30 432 Planned Commercial (PC Planned Community 3) Development(PCD) 694-120-012 (C)' 10 200 Planned Community Planned Residential Development(PCD) (PR 22) 694-130-017(D)' 10.21 176 Planned Community Planned Residential Development (PCD (PR 22) 694-130-018 (D)' 3.48 72 Planned Community Planned Residential Development(PCD) (PR 22) 694-130-012 (E)' 33.71 235 Service Industrial-SI Planned Residential (PR 22) 694-130.003 (F)' 18.92 302 Service Industrial-SI Planned Residential (PR 22) 694-130-021 (G') 13 200 Planned Community Planned Residential Development(PCD) (PR 22) 694-190-059(H)' 15 of 160 Planned Community Planned Residential 29.36 Development (PCD) (PR 22) 694-200-014(J)' 11.46 194 Planned Residential (PR Planned Residential 5) and (PR 22) Planned Community Development(PCD) 627-101-033 1.64 22 Office Professional (O.P.) Residential Multiple Family 627-101-038 (R-3) 627-101-039 627-101-002 627-101-017 627-041-010 1.20 19 Office Professional (O.P.) Residential Multiple Family 627-041.011 (R-3) 627-041-012 627-041-013 627-041-029 627-041-031 627-041-032 627-041-033 *The letters in ( ) after each APN correlate with the map on the next page. g.planning\kedn swartAwonAcz 1 b<93\a stall repod housing element zone changes.doc Staff Report C/Z 11-493 February 9, 2012 Page 5 of 7 t 20 i 30 AIR �M ff e r M, 31 3 It was noted when the Housing Element was approved that most land would be re-zoned to Planned Residential, or its equivalent, which allows 22 units per acre. Eight out of the 22 properties would be rezoned to PR 22. These properties are located in the northern section of the City where most of the City's affordable housing needs are proposed to be met with large parcels of undeveloped land for sale at relatively low prices. The PR zone allows for two-story developments, and allows clustering of units for common area amenities. Even with imposition of the City's development standards, and assuming a unit size of 1,000 square feet, with two parking spaces per unit and the required 40% open.space, densities in excess of 22 units per acre could be achieved. Parcel number 685-010-005 (which is designated "A" on the map and the table above), is located north of Dinah Shore Drive and west of the Costco shopping center and will be rezoned g"glenningWevtn swartz%wordicz 11-493Ke slaH report housing element zone changes.duc Staff Report C/Z 11-493 February 9, 2012 Page 6 of 7 to Planned Community Development. Staff has been in discussion with a developer who is proposing a mixed use project consisting of the 432 housing units allocated to the site, commercial properties, and a potential RV park. The remaining thirteen parcels would be rezoned to Residential Multiple Family (R-3), which is consistent with the surrounding zoning and will allow the proper density. As a result of these new legal requirements by the State, Programs 1.17 and 1.H were added to the Housing Element. Program 15 details the sites that require rezoning, and Program 1.H requires that the rezones be at a densihi of 20 units per acre or greater. It is important to note that the changes in the law also provide that if the rezones are not completed by the end of the planning period (2014), the units that these lands should have accommodated will be added to the City's next RHNA. In other words, if the City does not complete the rezones described in Program 1.F, 2,491 additional units would be added to the City's RHNA. The City is not responsible for the construction of any of these units, and the 4,586 units do not need to be constructed during the 2006-2014 planning period. Housing Element law requires only that the City's policies and programs facilitate the development of affordable housing, and set aside land to accommodate the units. In this case the City must complete the changes of zone in order to meet State law. In response to comments made at the January 3, 2011 Planning Commission meeting, staff wants to be clear that if a developer proposed a non-residential project that was supported by good design and was in an appropriate location, then City Council may approve the project. If that were to happen, then another piece of land somewhere in the City that's not currently designated for housing would have to be changed to make up for the lack of units. Further, changing the zone of a property to a residential designation does not mean that the land has to be used for affordable housing. Staff believes that some of the sites designated for re-zoning are better suited for affordable housing than others. Staff will recommend that these parcels have either all, or a large percentage, of the housing on site be affordable. It is not possible to evaluate the environmental impacts of these changes of zone until the City has specific projects to analyze. The City will comply with the full California Environmental Quality Act requirements when specific projects are brought forward for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. This means that the property owners for the 22 properties cannot construct any of the units until their future projects have been fully entitled by the Planning Commission and City Council. The State law requires that zoning be consistent with the General Plan. By re-zoning these 22 properties the zoning will be consistent with the General Plan and the City will meet the State law of the Housing Element. A. Findings of Approval: 1. The proposed zone changes will comply with State law and be consistent with the Housing Element. Development of housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest. giplanning&evin swatlzlwomNa 11-4U=staff report housing element mne chaiges.doc Staff Report C/Z 11-493 February 9, 2012 Page 7 of 7 2. The proposed changes of zone are consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element within the General Plan, and implement policies and programs directly relating to residential land uses. 3. The required rezoning of the 22 parcels will be consistent with existing zoning districts and standards for the single-family, multi-family, and planned residential districts. Environmental Review The proposed zone changes are undertaken as regional housing needs determination planning activities for possible future projects that the City has not studied, approved, adopted, or funded. Therefore, the zone changes are statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time. On May 12, 2011, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration approving an update of the Housing Element of the General Plan. The Initial Study found that the Housing Element would have no impact on the environment. It can be concluded that the existing zoning designations would generate more trips than the proposed zoning designations, and therefore the potential traffic impact is less. All other impacts associated with development within the zone change parcels would be similar or equivalent to those which would occur as analyzed in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report, and the amount of land disturbance would be similar. Impacts associated with air quality and green house gas would be less, as the reduced trips would result in reduced emissions of both traditional pollutants and green house gas. The proposed Zone Changes are consistent with, and will not cause any more significant impacts than, those studied in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report. In this case the City must complete the changes of zone in order to meet State law. There are no specific projects proposed at this time, so a detailed analysis cannot be performed. The City will require that future applicants who want to develop on the rezoned lands comply with the full California Environmental Quality Act requirements when specific projects are brought forward for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Submitted by: Department Head: Kevin Swartz Lauri Aylaian Assistant Planner Director of Community Development Appr val ,) M. Wohlmuth ,7 Manager g:Vlanning\kevin swanzlwordzz 11.693\x stall report housing element zone changes.doc ORD114ANCE NO. 1233 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES OF ZONE FOR TWENTY-TWO (22) PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE LAW TO COINCIDE WITH THE RECENTLY UPDATED 2011 HOUSING ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 91h day of February, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the changes of zone for twenty-two properties throughout the City; 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. 2011-84, and the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed zone changes are undertaken as regional housing needs determination planning activities for possible future projects that the City has not studied, approved, adopted, or funded. Therefore, the zone changes are statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time; 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 said changes of zone: 1. The proposed zone changes will comply with State law and be consistent with the Housing Element. Development of housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest. 2. The proposed changes of zone are consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element within the General Plan, and implement policies and programs directly relating to residential land uses. 3. The required rezoning of the 22 parcels will be consistent with existing zoning districts and standards for the single-family, multi-family, and planned residential districts. ORDINANCE NO. 1233 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council on this matter. SECTION 2: The changes of zone for twenty-two properties throughout the City are consistent with the Housing Element of the General Plan and to accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Allocation obligations and are described in Exhibits A through H, respectively, attached hereto. SECTION 3: That 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 effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this_ day of , by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California 2 ORDINANCE NO. 12— EXHIBIT "A" P:C-0. \ 4� roo, P.C.D. uto ooao ON P.C D. ti P.R.S,P.C.U. -- c — �� P.C. 04 OR0837 P.R-S,P.CD. F OZ,� (%//�/RD 31�/ n .,c'p ORD837 "f"..�j �'0 P.C.D., �PCD FCOZ P.C.D. +!� FCbZ L I �- 4 � P.R-5_P.C.D P.C.D., _. _. acxu.o r°ao OR, P.C.D. FCOZ; CE3 ORD837 e L. PCC 0� P.R.-5 1 i P.C.D., 02� i Fco RD' ° �P C.D. P.R.-5,P.C.D. P.R.-5 P.R.-5 L Proposed ' Zoning PR.-5 PC P.C.{31�.D' Change PCD To ° PR 22 (15 of 90 Acres to PR 22) City of Palm Desert Case No. CZ11-493 CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE NO 1233 LF EXHIBIT A Date;.� February 9, 2012 3 __.... ...... . . . ORDINANCE NO. 1233 EXHIBIT "B" P.C.D., i— / FCOZ P.C.D.,FCOZ , P.R:5, P.C.D. 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C!Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, February 9, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient [aids available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694-130-017, 694- 130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694-190-059, 685- 010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627-041-013, 627- 041-029. 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033 627-101-033, 627-101-038, 627- 101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017 c O.Y.'....„••O.Y.!"5.F;-,� 2 ,..0R-3, D.P 1 R.2(7) {= O.P. DO>R. _......S. ....._.1:.1„...... t .... S.O. - S.D. R2i S.O. S.O. I t s c.� > c .E%111RI f O ....u• ¢''$ � u.-.�.e.. .....u.. u c•E HIBITB I i �1 ?! c G%nlfllT / fn- � 1 7 nc r i ;l.'.. '• _ a.. MW _ - I r(`� cr..ee.een.e .ecmu•mn.o. eN. _ ` .[e �' ,G'T EXHIBIT 8 my EXHIBIT B e.. I5. ir I •1 i EXHIBIT B o.-. .. EXHIBIT B SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 City Council at, or prior to,the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk January 14, 2012 Palm Desert City Council J MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PP 03-19, Scotelle Development, LLC, applicant. Approval of a two-year time extension for Phase III of Precise Plan 03- 19 (PP 03-19) located at 39-800 Portola Avenue. Action: Commissioner Limont moved and Vice Chair De Luna seconded approval of a two-year time extension for Phase III of PP 03-19. Motion carried 5-0. B. Case No. CUP 09-236, T-Mobile West Corporation, applicant. Approval of a one-year time extension for a new 60' high T-Mobile mono-palm telecommunications facility consisting of six-panel antennas, one GPS antenna, one:emergency generator, one parabolic antenna, four BTS Tadio cabinets, coaxial cable running from the antennas to the BTS, power and telco utility connection to be installed at 47-900 Portola Avenue, APN's 630-250-045 & 655-230-019. Action: Commissioner Limont moved and Commissioner De Luna seconded approval of a one-year time extension for CUP 09-236. Motion carried 5-0. Vlll. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Campbell announced that anyone who challenges any hearing matter in court may, be limited to raising only those issues he, she or someone else raised at the public hearing described herein, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. A. Case No. C/Z 11-493, City of Palm Desert, applicant. A recommendation to City Council for approval of a change of zone to twenty-two (22) properties throughout the City to comply with State law and to coincide with the 2011 Housing Element. Vice Chair De Luna recused herself from this item because of a possible business issue and left the chamber. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 Mr. Swartz orally presented his staff report and on-screen presentation to the Commission. He stated that the approved Housing Element requires changes of zone to twenty-two properties so that the properties are available for the development of housing units. With the completion of the changes of zone provided in the Housing Element, the City will have sufficient land to accommodate the State's requirement. Eight of the twenty-two properties would be zoned Planned Residential with twenty-two units per acre. These properties are located in the northern section of the City where most of the City's large parcels of undeveloped land are located. The: OR zone allows for two-story developments and allows clustering of units for common area amenities. A map was shown on the overhead projector showing the parcels that were recommended for re=:: onieig and a description of the proposed zoning was given for each parcel Mr. Swartz commented that in the past, there-,was an applicant who had proposed a mixed-use project and the City lied determined that the twenty-four acres dedicated to that-site wasn't appropriate, and he proposed removing the twenty four acres and adding thirteen acres. This would still allow allocating two hundred units for this particular site. He stated that the Ci"would not 3lie responsible for the construction of any of these units, but it must complete the changes of zone to meet State:law. Chair Campbell;asked the Commission if there were any questions of .staff Commissioner ,Limont, asked for clarification of the proposal and wanted to know if the City would be increasing the density allowable under a particular zone and that it wouldn't specify that the parcels have to be used for affordable housing. Mr. Swartz stated that this is correct. Commissioner Dash asked about parcel "D", which is located at Monterey;and Dinah Shore and wondered if this area is located within the city limits of Palm Desert. Mr. Swartz commented that the area in question, which is near Costco, was annexed to the City approximately twelve years ago and it is within the city limits. Chair Campbell declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to address the Commission. Since the City of Palm Desert is the applicant, Chair Campbell asked if there was any testimony either in favor or opposition to this application. Speaker cards were received 4 I MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 by the Chair and those members of the public were called up individually. Mark Irving of 2000 E. Fourth Street, #205, Santa Ana, CA 92705 approached the lectern and stated that he is the owner of parcel "D" on the exhibit. He thanked Ms. Aylaian for responding to his letter, which he had reviewed and was also distributed to the Commission. Mr. Irving stated that a couple of years ago, Urban Housing Communities attempted to entitle a project on parcel "D" with a density of fourteen units per acre. The project was denied because the density was too high. Mr. Irving explained that U.H.C. is in the affordable housing business, which is why they purchased this particular piece of property. The proposed project was in compliance with the open space and parking requirements and they also had a height variance. Mr. Irving stated that this project would not be feasible at twenty-two units per acre. He felt that the design criteria would have to be modified for a high density project such as this, although it may be achieved with a senior housing project with much smaller units and lower parking requirements. Mr. Irving commented that if the re-zoning is really to satisfy the Housing Element requirements and provide affordable housing, then the City has to be realistic on what can actually be delivered as part of the re-zoning of these parcels. Don Tannahill of 10113 Lakeview Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA addressed the Commission. He stated that he was at the meeting on behalf of the landowner of parcel "H" on the exhibit. He wanted to clarify that on exhibit "A" the property is shown as being twenty-nine acres and exhibit "H" illustrates approximately fifteen acres. The property is described as being "fifteen acres of twenty-nine acres", however, the proposed zone change is on twenty-nine acres. The landowner of this property also owns eighty acres on Portola and they are opposed to the re-zoning of this particular portion of their property. Mr. Tannahill commented that this is probably the best piece of undeveloped commercial land with freeway access and visibility in the Coachella Valley and that he is opposed to re-zoning twenty-nine acres of this property to Planned Residential. Susan Harvey of 77-933 Las Montanas, Palm Desert, CA approached the lectern and stated that she is representing the landowner of parcel "F" on the exhibit. She commented that High Point Development previously had made a proposal for an apartment project with 80% market rate units and 15%-20% affordable units. At that time, High Point Development was told that this project would not be approved because a minimum of 85% of parcel "F" would be required to be 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 extremely affordable, very affordable or affordable housing. High Point Development then asked if the City was going to participate in sponsoring the affordable factor of the proposed apartments and they were turned down. The property owner is opposed to the proposed zone change because they feel that they won't be able to do anything with this property for years to come, given that the housing would be required to be affordable. Tim Palmquist of 1072 SE Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA addressed the Commission and stated that he represents an ownership interest in a thirty-acre parcel on Monterey. He commentedr that he's had the privilege of working with City staff for several months as his application is being processed for a commercial'projecf He stated. that he was told that a portion of the site was allocated=for two hundred affordable units and the City was very upfront with'this information. The proposed zone change map shows approximately twenty-four acres for two hundred units. Discussions to date;have been"regarding a twenty-two acre split allocated for retail 6se: that includes -1,200 feet along Monterey and an eleven to''twelve=acre,site for the apartments. Mr. Palmquist stated that this`.is the infor'mation,.that he has based his design on and is requesting that`this be reflected on the zone change map. He also requested some: fiexibility�with the design so that they could develop, a, project thai'%would be feasible and move forward, however, without..financial assistance' from the City, this would be economically 'impossible. Mr. Palmquist asked that the acreage allocated for two hundred units be reduced from twenty-four acres to eleven acres... Chair Campbell asked about the location of the property in question and.Mr. Palmquist stated that it's labeled as parcel "G" on the exhibit. Ms. Aylaiawcommented that parcel "G" will be changed from thirteen acres out of the twenty-four acres that are currently shown on the exhibit. Chair Campbell asked if Mr. Swartz would like to make any further comments.,,There being none, the public hearing was closed. Chair Campbell asked for comments from the Commission. Commissioner Limont asked Ms. Aylaian if the property owners will be required to build affordable housing, per the State. She asked, hypothetically speaking, if a property owner approached the City with a project that has some sort of an exception, would there be any leeway for the applicant? Ms. Aylaian commented that although the State has shut down the Redevelopment Agency, the City still has control of local land use decisions. She stated that if a particular project is proposed, it will not go to the State for consideration. The one State law that 6 r MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 would come into play is one that states that if the General Plan designates a property for housing and a project comes in and proposes something other than that designation, then another piece of land somewhere in the City that's not currently designated for housing has to be changed to make up for the lack of units. Ms. Aylaian commented that the City is currently in compliance with the State mandate for our General Plan and also the updated Housing Element. Currently, the City's zoning ordinance is not in compliance with the General Plan, but this is what staff is working on at this time. If a developer proposed a project that had no affordable housing, but was supported with excellence in design and was in an appropriate location, staff could give their recommendation. This would be done on a case-by-case, project specific basis depending on the quality of design and the location. Staff's opinion is that some of the sites designated for re-zoning are better suited for.affordable housing than others. Staff will advocate that these parcels will get either ail affordable housing on that site, or a large percentage would be for affordable housing. At other sites, it won't be as critical. Staff will have to keep track of how many, affordable units we have and then check that against the affordable housing obligation. . Commissioner Limont stated that regarding the letter received from Mark Irving, she wanted to clarify that Lauri Aylaian's title is not "Secretary" but is Director of Community Development. Also, it's been clarified at this meeting that to change the zoning of certain parcels in Palm Desert to comply with the State requirement, has been very well researched and well documented. Commissioner Limont commented that the re-zoning is to keep the City within the mandates of the State. Each project will still need to go through the complete approval process. Commissioner Limont also stated that she took personal offense to several comments that were included in Mr. Irving's letter dated December 29, 2011. One comment read that, "Previous actions by the City indicate that the commitment to affordable housing is not significant." Commissioner Limont stated that as a resident of Palm Desert, this is insulting. The City has one of the finest affordable housing programs around. It was recommended that Mr. Irving take a tour of the City of Palm Desert's affordable housing. Also, it was suggested that Mr. Irving review the reasons for denial, rather than question the "City's sincerity to support affordable housing" in regards to the City Council's denial of the Urban Housing Communities' project on April 9, 2009. Commissioner Limont commented that she feels that the City has been very sincere about developing affordable housing. The City is also dealing with all of the conditions that will come with not having Redevelopment money. 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 Commissioner Tanner wondered that if two hundred units were added to parcel "G" that were not in the affordable range, would the City have to find another parcel that would be adequate for affordable housing in order to comply with the State? Ms. Aylaian commented that staff would look at the other parcels that have been designated for affordable housing to add two hundred more affordable units. Commissioner Tanner asked if there would be any leeway from the State of California and commented that he,was sympathetic with the builders since they 4 won't be able to financially make a project work. Ms. Aylaian stated that it's not different from the current market where people aren't developing land due to th'e economy. Affordable housing usually takes assistance from many,sources in order'to make them financially viable. Historically, one of those sources has been local cities, however, the cities won't have tlat money available any longer, making affordable housing even more difficult to produce. Commissioner Tanner stated that. ,he;would like to?,let both sides take another look at this proposal;`unless; there is 'no other alternative because of what the State has mandated. Commissioner Dash stated that-:the action that the Commission will have to take is, bringing the City into compliance with the State mandate and the General Plan ..The actual development will be done later. This doesn't.give the Commission much of a choice, in terms of approving this proposal. Commissioner Dash commented that staff should work closely with the developers so that they're not hurt financially, but we are providing adequate housing. Ms. Aylaian stated that if the City,wants to'�emain in compliance with State law and the Housing Element, the City is locked into providing this number of housing units.` Chair Campbell asked if there were any other comments. There being none, the motion was made. Action: Commissioner Limont moved and Commissioner Dash seconded recommending to City Council approval of C2 11-493. Motion carried 3-1- 1 with Commissioner Tanner opposed and Vice Chair De Luna absent. Commissioner Limont moved and Commissioner Dash seconded adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2581 recommending to City Council approval of C2 11-493. Motion carried 3-1-1 with Commissioner Tanner opposed and Vice Chair De Luna absent. 8 City of Palm Desert Community Dovelopmont DEC 3 0 2011 December 29, 201 I Ms. Lauri Aylaian Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Re: Comments and Questions Regarding Case No C/Z 11-493 Dear Lauri: Thank you for the notification regarding the public hearing on January 3 d when the City of Palm Desert will submit for Planning Commission approval of a change of zone on 22 properties to an allowable density of up to 22 units to the acre in order to address the City's Housing Element. Through this action to support the Housing Element, one receives the impression that the City will encumber aroperties with an affordable housing requirement without making any commitment to financially support affordable housing, nor compensate owners for the devaluation of their property. The density of up to 22 units to the acre is currently allowed within the General Plan on the property that UHC owns at the southeast corner of what is now called Dick Kelly Drive and Gateway, and is one of the properties proposed to have an increased density. Yet, UHC was denied entitlements by the City Council in 2009 on a proposed affordable project with a density of 14 units to the acre because the density was too high in the City Council's opinion. Previous actions by the City indicate that the commitment to affordable housing is not significant. The rezoning of properties to fit the Housing Element is a hollow action if the City does not modify the development standards on these properties to make a density of 22 units viable, and commits its $82 million housing set aside noted in the 2010 State audit to fund affordable housing on the sites proposed for rezoning. Some history regarding Urban Housing Communities' efforts with the City to entitle and develop affordable housing on one of the proposed sites is appropriate. UHC began conversations with the City of Palm Desert in 2006 to determine appropriate sites for affordable housing, and was directed to the parcel that is at the southeast corner of what is now called Dick Kelly Drive and Gateway. UHC was informed by the City that the City bylaws prevent entering into any agreements regarding affordable housing until an entity physically owns the property. UHC closed on the property that the City indicated an interest to have as an affordable site in 2008. Prior to the January 2, 2008, pre-application submittal to the Planning Department, UHC had met with staff many times to discuss the site. Conceptual designs with a mix of two and three story buildings totaling 180 units at a density of 15.25 units to the acre were proposed but not allowed because of the height restrictions and the minimum open space requirements in the General Plan and allowable zoning for the site. After the pre application submittal, UHC submitted a Precise Planning Application in April 2008 to entitle the property with 144 units of affordable workforce housing and a daycare center. The property went through 7 months of Architectural review, which included full working drawing landscape plans, utility designs, detailed civil and architecture plans at a cost over$292,000 to satisfy the Architecture Review requirements. The proposed project fulfilled the minimum parking requirements of 2 cars per unit, and provided the exact 40% minimum open space. The project required a height variance to account for the pitch of the roof. The density of the project was 14 units to the acre, well within the allowable 10-22 units to the acre within the General Plan. In December 2008, the project was submitted and approved by the Planning Commission in a 4-1 vote. When the project went to City Council On April 9, 2009, it was only for the entitlement of the site; no funding was being requested to develop the affordable housing. By Minute Motion, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial with a 4-1 vote. The approval of rezone that the City is requesting directly contradicts past actions on our property and UHC would like to understand the City's sincerity to support affordable housing. We believe that a commitment to fund affordable housing in combination with multiple changes to the development standards in order to achieve a viable density of 22 units would be proof that the rezoning is sincere and the City is ready to develop affordable housing. We have the follow questions: 1) Through this action, will the city be reducing the amount of minimum open space requirement on these properties? If so, what will be the requirement? 2) Will the City increase the height limitation of 24 feet on such properties as the one UHC owns? If so, will they increase it to a height of at least 41 feet which allows for three story buildings with pitched roofs? 3) Will the City reduce the minimum amount of parking required per unit? If so, what will this minimum be? 4) Will landowners be able to entitle projects that are less than the increased density level? 5) Will landowners be able to develop market rate product instead of affordable? 6) What will be the minimum percent required as affordable housing on these properties? 7) How many units of affordable housing has the city started and completed in 2009, 2010, and 20l I? How many of these projects were family and at a density of 22 units per acre? 8) Page III-33 of the Housing Element notes that two projects were developed at densities of 25 and 28 units per acre. What were these projects and were any of them family projects? If not family projects, what other family projects have been developed at a density of 22 units to the acre? r 9) Page 111-33 of the Housing Element also notes that two affordable housing developers stated that a density greater than 16 units prevents projects from providing the amenities to create a healthy living environment and limits the marketability of the project. In light of this comment, why is the City pushing to rezone many of these properties at a density considerably higher than what is viable? 10)What is the City's intent to develop the Northern Sphere for affordable housing? I I)How much of the City's $242 million of total CRA dollars and specifically the $82 million of housing set aside funds are going to be committed to develop affordable housing in the Northern Sphere? 12)When will the City make a financial commitment to fund affordable housing in the North Sphere? UHC is please to have this opportunity to ask these questions and certainly hopes that the City of Palm Desert is sincere in making a commitment to affordable housing. From our experience, UHC knows that a density on our property of 22 units is not possible unless the development standards are modified. Regardless of zoning and development standards, affordable housing in Palm Desert is only possible if the City is willing to partner with developers and landowners and provide the funding needed to create affordable housing. Absent a clarification on the above questions, UHC cannot support a Change in Zoning at this time. We look forward to seeing you at the Planning Commission meeting and receiving the answers to these questions. Best Regards, Mark Irving Director of Acquisitions and Entitlement Urban Housing Communities, LLC CRE.LJ CA LLC 2450 Broadway St., Suite 500 Santa Monica,CA 90404 (310)449-2328 v December 30,2011 - -J City of Pahn Desert O 73-510 Fred Waring Dr '^X Not Desert,CA 92260 Re: GPA 11-089 �n m Dear Honorable Mayor Benson,Mayor Pro Tern Spiegel,Council Member Harnik,Council Member Finerty,Council Member Kroonen: We are the owners of the approximately.18.92 acres located at the northwest corner of Portola and Dinah Shore(assessor parcel number 694.130-003)also known as Site F on the city's Housing Element Exhibit I Sites to be Rezoned. Our representative attended the May 12,2011 meeting and public hearing for the proposed zone change to Very High Density with an Affordable Housing overlay. It was our understanding from the public hearing that the city would not require the site to be developed as an affordable housing project witli a minimum of20 to 22 units per acres but rather this zone change would allow an affordable development with this high of density. Subsequent to that public hearing High Pointe Communities,who at the time was under contract to purchase the subject property, proposed to build an apartment project on the site with 80%to 85%market rate and 20%to 25%affordable. High Pointe was told by Ms.Aylaiau and Ms. Moore that this site is required to have 302 units with at least 85% affordnble,anything other than that world be recommended for denial by staff. High Pointe asked what type of assistance the city would provide for this type of development since a project with 85%affordable is not economically feasible to build and was told the city would not provide any assistance. Given these constraints being placed on the properly by this proposed zone change the site is essentially being deemed unusable and will sit vacant for many years to come,if not decades. Accordingly we object to the proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment GPA 11.089 and request the city remove this site from the list of properties to be rezoned very high density with an affordable housing overlay. Sincerely, CRE LJ CA LLC By: C _i Frank P.Coari Authorized Signatory CiIY ar--' rnlM DESERI 73-510 FREI) WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346—o61I FAX: 760 341-7098 info@palm-desert.org CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. C/Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, February 9, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings. Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694-130-017, 694- 130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694-190-059, 685- 010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627-041-013, 627- 041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627-101-038, 627- 101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017 I � - L I S. O P • 0.1 P �S PI--SIT` • �1J—L� O:P:O.PS.O O.P. I a uxrnnw wnv l R-y 7 1 o _S.0 ( R-3 � R- ��' S.O. S:O. -- R-2�5J0. E_I R_2��J�L A f 1 R 13, - .. T S.1 .O T�R- '7 ® l a w. YETI IT ve Ne�W $nrmi+nx _--J c+y • cx•xav ao xor,[ ae°owv.M Ab. C+ °� Ca°e No. _�e v[aaaV v.°xxU.+vu°x ' I0- • ca EXHIBIT a.... '° `"•"°° e.+.._ -,_ EXHIBIT B z � 9M `++,0 a EXHIBIT B - .... ca EXHIBITB M M `Log qVI P.CO I v �PCO � `7t y— . � sy P.FO, EEp��I J `}��yl(rIn pit .n /' " ...... `�n[uiiimw. roPp. Ciry MPMm D—arf 6COMY/ oN Clry o/Polm geae Caao No. -- xlNeC .ax Coco No. n a.Nx pesownONNu. cE or zoNE—xeaown ._ EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B •.•• -- --- . r ;—'C v -� - ` IL Pp ko" — -- � , ; 1 -- -J \\\\�� fI'F ` Ili. mPrepaa , Ciry of Pam Ocean slox Cky a/PMm Ocean Caaa No. ' I a....NNlxo coNx/esloN I Cnao No. peeownON xo.__ . CNIMOE Or zoxe pesoLuileN No.��_ cxaxoc oG zoNe —• EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk January 14, 2012 Palm Desert City Council CI1- V 0 � nlfESEf� �f�J 73-510 FREE WARIN . DRrve .4 PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 76o 346—o6n FAX: 76o 341-7098 in IiiC"palm-desert.nrg CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. C/Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694- 130-017, 694-130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694- 190-059, 685-010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627- 041-013, 627-041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627- 101-038, 627-101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017. Iw ' S/O._ P. � . _ P �p0 -7�-��- •P• R 3 �T.jl', r I I 0245 -it'P. JJJ LIB O:Pq IoIT S.O. J,TM,I IT T R_2�7�i . ,r ' I R 3 Lug- —I IS. - EXHIBIT B ! fsP ! EXHIBIT .o..,..w w..--- �ro.. •~ a EXHIBITB '0u�* ( ] TI acrl n.i n r- ieL �s1 T F L� F.L.O PL.D r \1 r _ rI� .-('�• y -1, dry/q' FL�1lt� IR- 11 Pc.pi I P}1 i I ! �" f- cn..o'. i� I �j 1 5-•r °z .^,q E�e c/ry ollirm o•sn Caa9 Ne. slox CrYI'^rhl.^q•^•n Ca+p Np. __ eN�M. MI+e/ex {�w��y, wNal pe zaxe vn Wo. _ _ EXHIBIT B a•I EXHIBIT B C/ryalh/m Ma.rt Ca+p Ne. city GNm p•.M Gasp Np. eYNMINO cpMMIDs/px I ` cx....[O...I v!.=�LVTOx No, +ION _ Lllwxe!ae 20M[ alDetVlYOx Ne. - EXHIBIT B -- _-_ _ EXHIBIT B SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary December 14, 2011 Palm Desert Planning Commission The Desert Sun it certificate of Publication 750 N Gene Autry Trail RECEIVED Palm Springs, CA92262 CITY CLERK 'S OFFICE 760-778-4578/Fax 760-778-4731 PALM DESERT. CA 21111 DEC 15 AM 11: 25 State Of California ss: Mof Pakn Dowd County of Riverside Cmm0oH9Devebpmril: Advertiser: DEC 15 2011 CITY OF PALM DESERT 73510 FRED WARING DR PALM DESERT CA 922602 2000291341 I am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the United 103996 States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter. I CITY OFPALM ESE LEGALOTICERT hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared CASE NO.CIZ 114193 In said newspaper (set in type not smaller than non panel) NOTICE IS HERESY GIVEN that a iblk hearing! in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any will be held before the Palm Desert Planning sideComs supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: mission on Tuesday,January 3,2012.to consider P 9 a request by the City of Palm Dawn for approval of charges of zone for 22 properties tnrou howl u the city to coincide with the recemty u led' Newspaper: .The Desert Sun Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm it! General Plan.On Mg 12,2011 the City Councl 'approved the updated Housingg�Isment that was required by the State of Calilamla. The curnem Flousing Element planning cycle Is for the 20D6 12/14/2011 2014 planning period.The updated Housing Ele- ment contains all the required comppoonnems man- dated by the Stale,includin new policies antl pro grams required,to assure feat the Ciry has SUM- cient]ends available to accommodate I s Replonal Housings Needs Allocation(the number o units estimated by the State to be needed to accornmo-' date growth in the City from 2D06 through 2014). The subject changes of zone win be undertaken to 7rovide zoning that Is consistent with the General ' Plan and suppomve of residential was and dew- I 021. 1 acknowledge that I am a principal clerk of the printer of nV. The "8AP are: Ck0l4,0-on. 304012, 694 94-130-018, 694.200-014, 690-005, 9 694- The Desert Sun, printed and published weekly in the City 130-003, 694-190-059, 685-010-006, 694120- 012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012. of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California, 627-041.of 3, 627-041-029, 627-041-031, 627- The Desert Sun was adjudicated a newspaper of general 041-032, 627.041-033,.627-101-033. 627-101- 19 038,627-101.039,627401-002,627-10"17, circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the SAIDpublic headnp will be bald on Tuesday,JarF County of Riverside, Stake of California Case No. uary 3,2012 at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber 191236. at the Palm Desert Gilt Center.r 73 Bl which red Wanng Drive, Palm Desen, time and place all Interested persons are Invited to attend and be heard.written comments concern- Ing all items covered by this public hearing notice declare Under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is We shall be accepted up to me data of the hearing,in- formation conrsn. qthe proposed project Is avail- and correct. Executed on this 14th day of December, 2011 able for review In Ifie Department of Commumty Development at the above address between the in Palm Springs California., hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.Monday through ,. Friday. If you challenrgge the proposed actions in court,you may be limded to raisin only those is- sues you or someone else ra at the public hearing described in INS notice,or in written wrre- sppndence delivered to the Planning Commission at,or prior to,the public hearing. LAURI AYLAIAN,Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission Declarant's Si nature [ Published:12n4m , I i 73-510 FRED WARINc DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 76o 346—o6ii FAX: 76o 341-7098 = in(n@palm-descrt.org CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. C/Z 11-493 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of changes of zone for 22 properties throughout the city to coincide with the recently updated Housing Element of the 2004 City of Palm Desert General Plan. On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694- 130-017, 694-130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694- 190-059, 685-010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627- 041-013, 627-041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627- 101-038, 627-101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017. a ' tO'RT.�i„„w.,O,.,.P�„.-- .prO O.P. LiL �O_P JJ—L1i \O:P: oI S.O. r ,. _ l E!WI_ ()�__ ����L_R_3, ! DTI Ilr .-R-3'.. �f.;a. Ti 2 S.O. Z�_F —S.O. s— R-2, S!O.�— _-T-r-- I I I �' S,0. FE ! •EXHIBIT B M...�: c..EXHI TB EXHIBIT B ;� ..�,� _ ,•"I�.� i�al�III 1 .,r ,, :.>:� LnlLytii+}l�i� ,.L `EXHIBIT B �✓,IOM� — moo' •m `EXHIBIT B .-..O1y_—__ _ ' ., ( � ha�- ,•'� mac%_ � I Tti=' �1.^^ � :�I !I E, lit:_ L•'..G � eco ',rr�tl �CZ- I°a � r..� ✓1-.._� 1- exem i° r- i oA°x eM exPorm Oevn dsa Ne. xxxo eewwwnvx CM aSPorm ge..rt Cas Na. _ _ eQwwrarow ,f cxaxee zexeB wraoiunew xo. _ cxxxee axexe o..emrvexAe.- ' EXHIBIT EXHIBIT B c/ry al Poim O.urt awx Oy ar3lm Oxvf " I__IYNMIMe coww naw i ` Gww No. Cxfr No. PI 1-11 ��wy�y _ wreowrvex xo.1f EXHIBIT B s-.LV�x - EXHIBIT B e,... SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m, in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary December 14, 2011 Palm Desert Planning Commission CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF: A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM RESIDENTIAL, HILLSIDE RESERVE (R-HR) TO OPEN SPACE-PUBLIC RESERVES (OS/PR). APN 628-120-001. B. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 5 (PR 5) TO PUBLIC INSTITUTION (P). APNS 694-160-003 AND 694-200-001. C. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 5 (PR 5) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 22 (PR 22). APNS 694-300-001, 694-300-005, AND 694-310-005. D. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY/MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL (R-1-M) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 5 (PR 5). APN 620-400-028. E. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL (HPR) TO OPEN SPACE (OP). APN 628- 120-001. SUBMITTED BY: Tony Bagato, Principal Planner APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert CASE NO(s): GPA and C/Z 12-76 DATE: April 12, 2012 CONTENTS: Resolution No. 2012-24 Exhibit A Ordinance No. 1239 Exhibit A—D Legal Notices Recommendation Waive further reading and: Staff Report Case Nos. GPA and C/Z 12-76 Page 2 of 4 April 12, 2012 1. Adopt Resolution No. 201 2-24 approving a General Plan Amendment for one (1) property as described in Exhibit A, attached; 2. Pass Ordinance No. 1239 to second reading approving a Change of Zone to four (4) properties as described in Exhibits A-E [verify], attached. Commission Recommendation On March 6, 2012, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed request and recommended approval (5-0 vote). Executive Summary Approval of the staff recommendation will change the zoning and/or General Plan designation on four properties formerly owned by the Redevelopment Agency to make their land use regulations internally consistent and in keeping with the vision of the City Council and the Agency Board at the time that they acquired the properties. Background The City of Palm Desert has undertaken an update of its Zoning Ordinance to make it consistent with its General Plan. Over the past few months, staff has been working to identify properties that are currently zoned for a land use that conflicts with the General Plan, and/or its intended use. This request will rezone four (4) properties located in different areas of the City, and change the General Plan designation on one of the four properties. The properties are all undeveloped land, and their locations are as follows: • 127.7 Acres at Gerald Ford Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive, known as APNs 694- 160-003 and 694-200-001 (Exhibit A, attached). 19.5 Acres on the east side of Portola Avenue between Country Club Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive, known as APN 620-400-028 (Exhibit B, attached). • 38.6 Acres on the south side of Gerald Ford Drive adjacent to the Riverside County Sheriff Station, known as APNs 694-300-001, 694-300-005 and 694-431- 005 (Exhibit C, attached). • 3.8 Acres north of Upper Way West Drive on the hillside west of the cross on the hill, known as APN 628-120-001 (Exhibit D). GAPoennlnMTony Raylto\Staff RepoMa DA Lano\Clty CoundLLFnel SR Gty Cwndl(2)4= Staff Report Case Nos. GPA and C/Z 12-76 Page 3 of 4 April 12, 2012 Project Description The request is to change the zoning, and the General Plan land use designation for one (1) of the four properties, to be consistent with the intended use and land use designations. Each property is being rezoned to different zoning designations for different land uses. Exhibits have been prepared for each of the four properties to depict their location and the proposed changes. The exhibits are as follows: Exhibit A: The vacant property totals 127.66 acres, and is currently designated Public Facility/University (PF/U) in the General Plan, but is zoned Planned Residential, five (5) units per acre. The property was acquired and set aside specifically to be used for higher education, and to become part of the university that is currently known as California State University San Bernardino Extension Campus. The University of Riverside also has an extension campus at this location, but a majority of the remaining land is intended for Cal State. The request is to rezone the entire 127.66 acres to Public (P) to be consistent with the General Plan and intended use. Exhibit B The vacant property totaling 19.53 acres is currently designated Resort/Hotel Commercial (C-R/H) in the General Plan, but is zoned Single Family/Mobile Home Residential. The property was designated Resort/Hotel Commercial as part of the master plan approved for Desert Willow Golf Resort. The Resort Commercial designation allows hotel, timeshare, recreational uses, or planned residential communities with a Conditional Use Permit. The master plan called for the property to be used as a sports complex as a conditional use. The request is to rezone the property to Planned Residential, five (5) units per acre to be consistent with General Plan land designation and the approved master plan for Desert Willow. Exhibit C: The vacant land on Gerald Ford Drive totals 38.63 acres, and was identified as area "B" in the recently approved update of the Housing Element. Staff determined that this area had been accidently omitted in the recent change of zones approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The request is to change the zone from Planned Residential, five (5) units per acre to Planned Residential, 22 units per acre to be consistent with the approved Housing Element and State Law. G:1Planning%Tony SagetolStaX Repor MA lancKily CmnalFtnel SR Gty Coonal(2).dw it Staff Report Case Nos. GPA and C/Z 12-76 Page 4 of 4 April 12, 2012 Exhibit D: The vacant 3.76 acre site is located on the hillside, north of Upper Way West Drive. The property is currently des',gnated Residential, Hillside Reserve (R-HR) in the General Plan and zoned Hillside Planned Residential (HPR). The property was purchased by the City's former Redevelopment Agency for open space conservation. The current land use designation and zoning would allow the property to be developed, which conflicts with the intended purpose when purchased by the former Redevelopment Agency. The request is to approve a General Plan Amendment from R••HR to Open Space (OP) and a Change of Zone from HPR to Open Space (OS). Environmental Review The proposed zone changes and one (1) amendment to the General Plan are being done to clean up inconsistencies between intended land uses and zoning of these four (4) properties. Therefore, the request is statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time. All of the subject properties are vacant, and there are no specific projects proposed at this time. Three of the subject properties will be developed over time, and any future development will be reviewed by staff for full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Fiscal Analysis The proposed request will not result in any fiscal impacts to the City. Submitted by: Department Head: �--- Tony Bagato, P ncipal Planner Lauri Aylaian, Director of Co Development Appr val: i Jo M. Wohlmuth, City Manager G:Wawing\Tony BegatOlSWff RepvtMRUA Un&Cty CwndARUI SR GN CowU(2). w _J REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 2012 XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS ' . B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM RESIDENTIAL, HILLSIDE RESERVE (R-HR) TO OPEN SPACE-PUBLIC RESERVES (OS/PR), APN 628-120-001; CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 5 (PR 5) TO PUBLIC INSTITUTION (P), APNs 694-160-003 AND 694-200-001; CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 5 (PR 5) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 22 (PR 22), APNs 694-300-001, 694-300-005, AND 694-310-005; CHANGE OF ZONE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY/MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL (R-1- M) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL - 5 (PR 5), APN 620-400-028; CHANGE OF ZONE FROM HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL (HPR) TO OPEN SPACE (OP), APN 628-120-001, Case No. GPA and C/Z 12-76, (City of Palm Desert, Applicant). Rec: Waive further reading and: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2012- 24, approving a General Plan Amendment from Residential, Hillside Reserve (R-HR) to Open Space-Public Reserves (OS/PR), APN 628-120-001, Case GPA and C/Z 12-76. Adopted 4_0 (Kroonen ABSENT) 2) Pass Ordinance No. 1239 to second reading, approving a Change of Zone to four (4) properties, Case C/Z 12-76. Passed amended Ord. No. 1239 to second reading, eliminating the current Exhibit C for Change of Zone from Planned Residential-5 (PR-5) to Planned Residential-22 (PR-22) (APNs 694-300-001, 694-300-005, and 694-310-005). 4_0 (Kroonen ABSENT) 3) Continued Change of Zone for property listed in the aforementioned Exhibit C to a future date, including re- noticlli , to"6ft1er four staff to provide further research on pntentialzening options. 3_1 (Spiegel NO, Kroonen ABSENT RESOLUTION 140. 2012-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM RESIDENTIAL, HILLSIDE RESERVE (R-HR) TO OPEN SPACE- PUBLIC RESERVES (OS/PR). FCR APN 628-120-001, EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED. CASE NOS. GPA 1 CZ 12-76: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the day of hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the CITY OF PALM DESERT for approval of the above noted; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 6"' day of March, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the said request and by its Resolution No. 2584 recommended approval of GPA / CZ 12-76; 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. 2012-20 in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the said request are being done to bring properties into compliance with the intended use of the property. No development is proposed for these properties at this time and any future projects will comply with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council. Therefore, no further CEQA review is necessary at this time. 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 said request: 1. The said request is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, and intended land use for the properties. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-24 2. That the City Council does hereby approve GPA/ CZ 12-76, Exhibit A. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this day of by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT A SPIEGEL, MAYOR ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA GARandngUony RagatoZtaR RepensVRDA Laid0ty"nalWA ReWuthn.dm 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-24 EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT EXHIBIT O.S. O.S., D O.S.,D rL H.P.R., y O.S. H.P.R.,D D 3 II mol O.S. N.P.R.,D ' izz i us u LV*" , Pil O.S. HA-._,D 3 S 5 .- —;� R-f,S.P. H.P.R., D R1 f0000. ♦ '° P O.S. 0'S. R-1 IµMM1L11D ?i I l000_o, R1-00 I - �f0000- •ac ,ye aD �;; SP90L0 0, R-1-f000�0� / &p.R=1 R-1 10000 10Q00, R-1 13000 u.IIJINAr t16f� / " H.P.R.,D :8 Proposed 8 Change YIrY pD"D De H.P.R..-,.D H.P.R.,D Do�"now•A•uw� d RTO 0 e o � To �yF <^ ty4o4 C"y 4 P. R/�8 OS/PR /o�'a\ ."op -%ram:��;� City of Palm Desert Case No. GPA/CZ 12.76 clrr couNeR- RESOLUTlON NO. _ GENERAL PLAIT AMENDMENT D� EXHIBIT A Date: April 12,2012 G:1RanninglTDny BagalolStaB Reports\RDA Land%Oty Cou�AGPA Re NL9on.Eoc 3 ORDINANCE NO. 1239 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP, CHAPTER 25.04.870 AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS "A-D", ATTACHED. CASE NOS. GPA/ CZ 12.76 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the day of hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the CITY OF PALM DESERT for approval of the above noted; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on the 6°i day of March, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the said request and by its Resolution No. 2584 recommended approval of GPA /CZ 12-76; 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. 2012-20 in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the said request are being done to bring properties into compliance with the intended use of the property. No development is proposed for these properties at this time and any future projects will comply with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council. Therefore, no further CEQA review is necessary at this time. WHEREAS, at said public hearings, said City Council heard and considered all testimony and arguments of all interested persons. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the Zoning Map, Chapter 25.04.870 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as shown in Exhibits "A-D", attached. SECTION 2: That 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. I __ ORDINANCE NO. 1239 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this day of_ by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT A SPIEGEL, MAYOR ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA G:WanningkTony BagatalStaN Repotla\RDA lancACity Caundl=O nxee.dx 2 ORDINANCE NO. 1211 EXHIBIT "A" CHANGE OF ZONE to a _ ACIR �U // rT / 0z P:R:=Si :OZ � r000i � / P.C.D. O P.-C.D. / u P.R:5 l J P.R:19 /P:R�5 naaooa i FRANK SINATRA DR FRAM V f�y Proposed Aa P:R-3.5 m"�.,a ��(337 ��� P Zoning ITT Change oe^iM s� g LLB a � m m� 1 .AKMO.r >' P?R,.5� a.w.er.nn 400 P.R:3.5 PR 5 J TO ► r$ as Q l •"\Y O m� m City of Palm Desert Case No. GPA/CZ 12-76 ctry couMc'L CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 1239 EXHIBIT A Date: - ApOl12,2012 MqW�� G:OanninglTony BegetalstaR Repons=A lsnd.City Council=Crdiname.dw 3 ORDINANCE NO. 1239 EXHIBIT "B" CHANGE OF ZONE D tl LUJJ�J IELE Pl P.R.-5 DR FRANK SINATRA DR P.R.-5 P.R.-9 v .Y �0 Bzoaaooz P.R. 40 R-M 9 / R-1•M P.R.- eeae.i7 w¢iowg P.R.•5 Proposed - P.R.-5 Zoning _ — - — P.R:-5 Change P.R.-5 _ m P.R.-5 R'1"To PR 5 6 City of Palm Desert Case No. GPA/CZ 12-76 CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE ORDINANCE NO._ _1239 EXHIBIT B Date: April 12,2012 GAPWa ngUT BagalMSl fr Re nMRDA LanMGity CW I%CC Ordinanca.doc 4 ORDINANCE NO. 1239 EXHIBIT "C'a CHANGE OF ZONE GERALD FORD OR z ARA P.R.-5 6 W_ W pp P SCHOLAR LN w sOHOLAR LN 6 694310005 � P:R:�5j / 6e4300oo5 WINDFL:OWERCT 694300001 W Ll __JULIE LN Z.-cc 5 JERI LN Qi PA-5 I 0 COSMOPOLITAN LN Proposed Zoning PORTOLA POINTE LN Change UR.-- PR 5 TO PR 22 City of Palm Desert Case No. GPA/CZ 12.76 elrY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 1239 CHANGE OF ZONE EXHIBIT C Date: Apd112,2012 G:WlanninglTwy Bagatc\StaO Rgnft\RDA Larxft0ty Ca cll=OMinance.do 5 ORDINANCE NO. 1239 EXHIBIT "D" CHANGE OF ZONE I O.S. O.S., D O.S., D H.P.R., Iq ° O.S. H.P.R., D D g@ M3�P O.S. H.P.R.,0 flt1te001,�� UDb ° I H.P.R.,- 4r l8® Zit ij O.S. H.P.R,D 3 t S 1 R-111, S.P. 9 R-1 00 �* °`,+ P y ct 9 O.S. O.S. R-1 lOQODIRi 1r f0 10010- R-1, S.P RifI� /10,000, R•1-t0000-� 8=1 R-i f0000 10 R S-P 13000 Y.eC.NAY�te / B Proposed H.P.R.,D ° Zoning Change H.P.R., D ..m ".. " ° �(q. HPR "(l oo a'\� � W'e��in.�,. rU OP City of Palm Desert clry COUNCIL Case No. GPAlCZ 12-76 p�'pe ORDINANCE NO._ 1239 CHANGE OF ZONE EXHIBIT D Data: April 12,2012 . . � c:wennbg\Tony Ragata%ff RepddslROA Lanmaty c000dncc 0Minan:e.dw 6 7n3-i10 I'keu WARINI DEME AUS re"'76o 146—o6n IA\:7Gu 141-7119H I I,nibp,lmde.<n.u,p CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NOS. GPA AND C!Z 12-76 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday,April 12, 2012 to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of a Change of Zone from Planned Residential - 5 (PR 5) to Planned Residential — 22 (PR 22). Location: Gerald Ford Drive, vacant land totaling 35 acres between the Riverside County Sheriff Station and Portola Avenue to the east. APNs 694-300-001and 694-300-005. GEp4L0 iOflO Op PR J I l , j '. nwN.n ran �rvaamm no..rrt Cave Ho. ,¢PA[CZ 1;j$cnrcouecn yW c XIN opomcXn xa . HAM_Of ieN6 EXHIBIT C PUBLIC HEARING: Said public hearing will be held before the City of Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 City Council at, or prior to,the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk April 1 Lr, 2012 City of Palm Desert, California I _ )>1 •`•• 77-5M Pxru W.vwcr, Uwve PALM ffisu4i,C 1.n00NIA 9n6o-2578 rEL:76o 146—o6n IAN:760 141-7098 inwe palmJaxrt.nrg CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NOS. GPA AND C/Z 12-76 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, April 12, 2012 to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of a Change of Zone from Planned Residential —5 (PR 5) to Public Institution (P). Location: Gerald Ford, Frank Sinatra and Cook Street known as the vacant land adjacent to California State University San Bernardino extension campus. APNs 694-160-003 and 694-200-001, .OS I r P00. Jis °b \Y/•�P CA 8i 41 PR 5 L rt 1��\aLL r Y\ P aw oI Pa.0nxf Co.o No.fL�NseT.11>6 e�fY euu�[a _A_G Z_ *#XAWCF EXHIBIT PUBLIC HEARING: Said public hearing will be held before the City of Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 6:00 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 delNered to the City Council at,or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen,City Clerk April 1s1, 2012 City of Palm Desert, California • uun l ' I 71-Slu PRE:U WARINII DRIVL � iela 76a146—a6u FAA:760 141-7098 in164!pdnrJnan.nrp CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NOS. GPA AND C/Z 12-76 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday,April 12, 2012 to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of a Change of Zone from Single-Family/Mobile Home Residential (R-1-M) to Planned Residential — 5 (PR 5). Location: Portola Avenue, vacant land on the east side of Portola Avenue,west of Desert Willow Golf Resort.APN 620-400-028. _. 1 P.R.3 PP.9 ' (` I / v" PR ^l. P.R.S _._ / b - _ P.R.5 ............. PR-5 PR'-3 j P.rJ1 City e/Puh110Cfnl CIrcOYNc/t i Cma No. OP6152_Li30 • "� OIANOI Oi ZON! ORC/IYN[p N0. r EXHIBITS PUBLIC HEARING: Said public hearing will be held before the City of Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 City Council at,or prior to,the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk April 1st, 2012 City of Palm Desert, California a CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NOS. GPA AND C/Z 12-76 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, April 12, 2012 to consider a request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of a General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone for a parcel on the Hillside to Open Space for conservation, and a Change of Zone to three (3) other properties for conformance with the existing General Plan Land Use designation. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The following properties will be changed as described below. • APNs 694-160-003 and 694-200-001. C/Z from Planned Residential — 5 (PR 5) to Public Institution (P). Location: Gerald Ford, Frank Sinatra and Cook Street known as the vacant land adjacent to California State University San Bernardino extension campus. • APNs 694-300-001, 694-300-005, 594-310-005. C/Z from Planned Residential - 5 (PR 5) to Planned Residential — 22 (PR 22). Location: Gerald Ford Drive, vacant land totaling 35 acres between the Riverside County Sheriff Station and Portola Avenue to the east. • APN 620-400-028. C/Z from Single-Family/Mobile Home Residential (R-1-M) to Planned Residential — 5 (PR 5). Location: Portola Avenue, vacant land on the east side of Portola Avenue, west of Desert Willow Golf Resort. • APN 628-120-001. GPA from Residential, Hillside Reserve (R-HR) to Open Space- Public Reserves (OS/PR). C/Z from Hillside Planned Residential (HPR) to Open Space(OP). Location: North of Upper Way West totaling 5-acres on the hillside. PUBLIC HEARING: Said public hearing will be held before the City of Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 projact 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 Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk April 1", 2012 City of Palm Desert, California Principal r � L J TERRA NOVA PLANNING&RESEARCH, INC.® 42635 Melanie Place, Ste 101 PALM DESERT, CA. 92211 (760)341-4800 FAX#: 760-341-4455 E-Mail: ncriste@terranovaplannina.com From:<kswartz@cityofpalmdesert.ore> Date:Thu, 3 Nov 201108:31:28-0700 To: Nicole Criste<ncriste(@terranovaplannine.com> Subject: RE: General Plan Designations We are leaving the current General Plan designations as is. Each allows residential through a CUP or master plan. From: Nicole Criste rmailto:ncristeCpbterra nova plannino.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 1:28 PM To: Swartz, Kevin Subject: Re: General Plan Designations OK,then I need the proposed for each parcel. Nicole Sauviat Criste Principal r - % L J TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC.® 42635 Melanie Place, Ste 101 PALM DESERT, CA. 92211 (760)341-4800 FAX#:760-341-4455 E-Mail: ncriste@terranovaplannino.com From:<kswartz(c@citvofpalmdesert.ore> Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:20:11-0700 To: Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com> Subject: RE: General Plan Designations This is the existing General Plan designations. From: Nicole Criste [mailto:ncristeCalterranovaplanning.coml Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 1:20 PM To: Swartz, Kevin Subject: Re: General Plan Designations Kevin: If the list below shows the proposed new designation, I need the existing designation for the same list. I need to compare current with proposed. Thanks l 2 CITY 01 1IAM OESERI 73-5 IO FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346—o6 L i info @ci ryofpalmdesamorg PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF ACTION Date: January 3, 2012 City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Case No. C/Z 11-493, City of Palm Desert, The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert considered your request and took the following action at its regular meeting of January 3, 2012: THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF C/Z 11-493. MOTION CARRIED 3-1-1 WITH COMMISSIONER TANNER OPPOSED AND COMMISSIONER DELUNA ABSENT. Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk, City of Palm Desert within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. Lau it Ant Aylaian, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission /de cc: Kevin Swartz 60.mao 0 earme 111e f PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2581 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGES OF ZONE FOR TWENTY-TWO (22) PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE LAW TO COINCIDE WITH THE RECENTLY UPDATED 2011 HOUSING ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 3rd day of January, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the changes of zone to the Palm Desert Zoning Map, Exhibits "A-H", attached hereto; and WHEREAS, said application is statutorily exempt according to the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act", Resolution No. 2011-84, in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed zone changes are undertaken as regional housing needs determination planning activities for possible future projects that the City has not studied, approved, adopted, or funded, and that the City will require that future applicants who want to develop on the rezoned lands comply with the full California Environmental Quality Act requirements when specific projects are brought forward for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Therefore, the zone changes are statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time. 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 approval of the said request: 1. The proposed zone changes will comply with State law and be consistent with the Housing Element. Development of housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest. 2. The proposed changes of zone are consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element within the General Plan, and implement policies and programs directly relating to residential land uses. 3. The required rezoning of the 22 parcels will be consistent with existing zoning districts and standards for the single-family, multi-family, and planned residential districts. 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 Changes of Zone 11-493, Exhibits "A-H". PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2581 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 3`d day of January, 2012, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: CAMPBELL, LIMONT, DASH NOES: TANNER ABSENT: DELUNA ABSTAIN: ��^^ O v( SONIA CAMPBELL, Chairperson ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT REQUEST: RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES OF ZONE FOR TWENTY-TWO (22) PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE LAW TO COINCIDE WITH THE RECENTLY UPDATED 2011 HOUSING ELEMENT. SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert CASE NO: C/Z 11-493 DATE: January 3, 2012 CONTENTS: Draft Resolution Exhibits A-H Legal Notice Recommendation That the Planning Commission approve the findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. recommending to the City Council approval of C/Z 11-493. Executive Summary On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved an updated Housing Element as was required by the State of California. This updated Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone is being undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the new Housing Element of the General Plan and is supportive of residential uses and density. Staff Report C/Z 11-493 January 3, 2012 Page 2 of 7 Background On May 12, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-24 approving a new Housing Element and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for CEQA purposes. The Housing Element is one of the State mandated components of the City's General Plan, and is the only one that requires an update every five (5) years. The recently updated Housing Element addressed the 2006-2014 planning period. The Housing Element is also the only Element of the General Plan that requires review and approval by the State, specifically the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). With every planning period, changes in the law require that the City incorporate new information. In the most recent cycle, two major changes were required: • Cities must identify the parcels available for affordable housing, and demonstrate that they have sufficient land to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units in the Very Low, Low and Moderate Income categories. This analysis extends to a requirement to rezone lands if necessary, at a density of 20 units per acre or more. • The City must allow homeless shelters by right in at least one zone, and must also explicitly allow single room occupancy, group homes, and similar facilities, although the City has the option of requiring a Conditional Use Permit or similar planning tool. The Housing Element also needed to be updated, since it: provides statistical data on the City's population and households; analyzes how the previous Housing Element was implemented and what programs were successful; provides data on the special needs households in the City, including large families, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and the homeless; describes the existing affordable housing projects in the City; and concludes with the goals, policies and programs needed to assure that the City facilitates the construction of sufficient housing units to meet its "Regional Housing Needs Allocation". The State prepares the RHNA, which represents the number of housing units, by income level, that the State believes the City will need to meet the demands of growth during the planning period from 2006 to 2014. The RHNA allocation for the City is shown in Table 1. g:\p1mming@evin swans\wordmz 11-493\po housing element one changea.do Staff Report C2 11-493 January 3, 2012 Page 3 of 7 Table 1 RHNA by Income Category, 2006-2014 Household Income Category Units Extremely Low 553 Very Low Income 552 Low Income 759 Moderate Income 847 Above Moderate Income 1,875 Total Units Needed 4,586 Based on the current RHNA, the City must be able to accommodate 1,864 extremely low, very low and low income units, and 847 moderate income units, for a total of 2,711 units. Please note that it is assumed that all above moderate income and moderate income households will be accommodated by the open market. Analysis The City's RHNA for 2006-2014 states that a total of 4,586 housing units will be built in the City. Of these, 1,875 units are expected to be constructed as above moderate income, and 847 units for moderate income households. These units are expected to be market-driven. The remaining 1,864 housing units are to be provided for those of extremely low, very low, and low incomes. The approved Housing Element requires changes of zone to 22 properties so that the properties are readily available for development of housing units. When a land inventory was prepared for the Housing Element it was determined that land in the southern portion of the City is mostly built out, with only infill development opportunities available at higher densities. The northern portion of the City, which includes the University Park area, was designed to accommodate the higher densities. The 22 vacant parcels that need to be re-zoned have been calculated at a density of 15 to 20 units per acre, and were shown with the potential number of units that could be developed per parcel. The City is obligated under the State requirement to demonstrate that there are sufficient lands zoned to accommodate affordable housing. The table below lists the 22 parcels that require rezones in order to meet the requirements of law. The table lists the parcels by Assessor's Parcel Number, size of each parcel, potential number of units that could be developed on the parcel, current zoning, and proposed zoning. Also, the requirement for the changes of zone is provided in the policies and programs of the updated Housing Element. With the completion of the changes of zone provided in the Housing Element, the City will have sufficient land to accommodate its RHNA requirements for the planning period. g:lplanning*eAn swam\worm 11493\pc housing element zone changes.d Staff Report C/Z 11-493 January 3, 2012 Page 4 of 7 Assessor's Size Potential Current Zoning Proposed Zoning Parcel No. (Acres) Units 685-010-005 (A)' 30 432 Planned Commercial Planned Community (PC 3) Development (PCD) 694-120-012 (C)' 10 200 Planned Community Planned Residential Development(PCD) (PR 22) 694-130-017 (D)' 10.21 176 Planned Community Planned Residential Development (PCD (PR 22) 694-130-018 (D)' 3.48 72 Planned Community Planned Residential PCD Development (PR 22) P (PCD) 694-130-012 (E)' 33.71 235 Service Industrial-SI Planned Residential (PR 22) 694-130-003 (F)' 18.92 302 Service Industrial-SI Planned Residential (PR 22) 694-130-021 (G') 24.16 200 Planned Community Planned Residential Development(PCD) (PR 22) 694-190-059 (H)' 15 of 160 Planned Community Planned Residential 29.36 Development(PCD) (PR 22) 694-200-014 (J)' 11.46 194 Planned Residential Planned Residential (PR 5) and (PR 22) Planned Community Development (PCD) 627-101-033 1.64 22 Office Professional Residential Multiple 627-101-038 (O.P.) Family (R-3) 627-101-039 627-101-002 627-101-017 627-041-010 1.20 19 Office Professional Residential Multiple 627-041-011 (O.P.) Family (R-3) 627-041-012 627-041-013 627-041-029 627-041-031 627-041-032 627-041-033 'The letters in ( ) after each APN correlate with the map on the next page. g5planningdevin swartz\wortlkz 11-493bo housing element zone changes.doc Staff Report C/Z 11-493 January 3, 2012 Page 5 of 7 20 i � r r , 30 D 1 2q, E F ip G . -1 C t � , r It was noted when the Housing Element was approved that most land would be re- zoned to Planned Residential, or its equivalent, which allows 22 units per acre. Eight out of the 22 properties would be rezoned to PR 22. These properties are located in the northern section of the City where most of the City's affordable housing needs are proposed to be met with large parcels of undeveloped land for sale at relatively low prices. The PR zone allows for two-story developments, and allows clustering of units for common area amenities. Even with imposition of the City's development standards, and assuming a unit size of 1,000 square feet, with two parking spaces per unit and the required 40% open space, densities in excess of 22 units per acre could be achieved. g:pdanning%kevin swam\wordtcz 11-493bc housing element zone cnanges.doc Staff Report C/Z 11-493 January 3, 2012 Page 6 of 7 Parcel number 685-010-005 (which is designated "A" on the map and the table above), is located north of Dinah Shore Drive and west of the Costco shopping center and will be rezoned to Planned Community Development. Staff has been in discussion with a developer who is proposing a mixed use project consisting of the 432 housing units allocated to the site, commercial properties, and a potential RV park. The remaining thirteen parcels would be rezoned to Residential Multiple Family (R-3), which is consistent with the surrounding zoning and will allow the proper density. As a result of these new legal requirements by the State, Programs 1.F and 1.1-1 were added to the Housing Element. Program 1.F details the sites that require rezoning, and Program 1.H requires that the rezones be at a density of 20 units per acre or greater. It is important to note that the changes in the law also provide that if the rezones are not completed by the end of the planning period (2014), the units that these lands should have accommodated will be added to the City's next RHNA. In other words, if the City does not complete the rezones described in Program 1.F, 2,491 additional units would be added to the City's RHNA. The City is not responsible for the construction of any of these units, and the 4,586 units do not need to be constructed during the 2006-2014 planning period. Housing Element law requires only that the City's policies and programs facilitate the development of affordable housing, and set aside land to accommodate the units. In this case the City must complete the changes of zone in order to meet State law. It is not possible to evaluate the environmental impacts of these changes of zone until the City has specific projects to analyze. The City will comply with the full California Environmental Quality Act requirements when specific projects are brought forward for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. This means that the property owners for the 22 properties cannot construct any of the units until their future projects have been fully entitled by the Planning Commission and City Council. The State law requires that zoning be consistent with the General Plan. By re-zoning these 22 properties the zoning will be consistent with the General Plan and the City will meet the State law of the Housing Element. A. Findings of Approval: 1. The proposed zone changes will comply with State law and be consistent with the Housing Element. Development of housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest. 2. The proposed changes of zone are consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element within the General Plan, and implement policies and programs directly relating to residential land uses. q planningUloin swartzlworLrcz 11497Wc Rousing element zone changes.cim Staff Report C/Z 11-493 January 3, 2012 Page 7 of 7 3. The required rezoning of the 22 parcels will be consistent with existing zoning districts and standards for the single-family, multi-family, and planned residential districts. Environmental Review The proposed zone changes are undertaken as regional housing needs determination planning activities for possible future projects that the City has not studied, approved, adopted, or funded. Therefore, the zone changes are statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time. On May 12, 2011, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration approving an update of the Housing Element of the General Plan. The Initial Study found that the Housing Element would have no impact on the environment. It can be concluded that the existing zoning designations would generate more trips than the proposed zoning designations, and therefore the potential traffic impact is less. All other impacts associated with development within the zone change parcels would be similar or equivalent to those which would occur as analyzed in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report, and the amount of land disturbance would be similar. Impacts associated with air quality and green house gas would be less, as the reduced trips would result in reduced emissions of both traditional pollutants and green house gas. The proposed Zone Changes are consistent with, and will not cause any more significant impacts than, those studied in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report. In this case the City must complete the changes of zone in order to meet State law. There are no specific projects proposed at this time, so a detailed analysis cannot be performed. The City will require that future applicants who want to develop on the rezoned lands comply with the full California Environmental Quality Act requirements when specific projects are brought forward for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Submitted by: Department Head: Kevin Swartz Lauri Aylaian Assistant Planner Director of Community Development g?planningVkem swam\word¢ 114931pc housing element one changes.doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGES OF ZONE FOR TWENTY-TWO (22) PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE LAW TO COINCIDE WITH THE RECENTLY UPDATED 2011 HOUSING ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 3rd day of January, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the changes of zone to the Palm Desert Zoning Map, Exhibits "A-H", attached hereto; and WHEREAS, said application is statutorily exempt according to the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act', Resolution No. 2011-84, in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed zone changes are undertaken as regional housing needs.determination planning activities for possible future projects that the City has not studied, approved, adopted, or funded, and that the City will require that future applicants who want to develop on the rezoned lands comply with the full California Environmental Quality Act requirements when specific projects are brought forward for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Therefore, the zone changes are statutorily exempt for the purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary at this time. 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 approval of the said request: 1. The proposed zone changes will comply with State law and be consistent with the Housing Element. Development of housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest. 2. The proposed changes of zone are consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element within the General Plan, and implement policies and programs directly relating to residential land uses. 3. The required rezoning of the 22 parcels will be consistent with existing zoning districts and standards for the single-family, multi-family, and planned residential districts. 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 Changes of Zone 11-493, Exhibits "A-H". PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 3`d day of January, 2012, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SONIA CAMPBELL, Chairperson ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 2 P.C.D. R.C.D. tALD FORD OR P.C.D. D P.R:5, P.C.D. .C.D., FCOZ, s ORD837 CA. P.C.D., f;0 c0 g P.Rr5, A.C.D. FCOZ 0RD�3 ORD837 Q�Fc oA �y as FCOZ P.C.D. 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On May 12, 2011, the City Council approved the updated Housing Element that was required by the State of California. The current Housing Element planning cycle is for the 2006-2014 planning period. The updated Housing Element contains all the required components mandated by the State, including new policies and programs required to assure that the City has sufficient lands available to accommodate its Regional Housings Needs Allocation (the number of units estimated by the State to be needed to accommodate growth in the City from 2006 through 2014). The subject changes of zone will be undertaken to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and supportive of residential uses and density. The APN's are: 694- 130-017, 694-130-021, 694-130-018, 694-200-014, 694-130-012, 694-130-003, 694- 190-059, 685-010-005, 694-120-012, 627-041-010, 627-041-011, 627-041-012, 627- 041-013, 627-041-029, 627-041-031, 627-041-032, 627-041-033, 627-101-033, 627- 101-038, 627-101-039, 627-101-002, 627-101-017. i O.P. OP..PS-P� o ` R-3,J O.P I R.zaJ 7 S O. 3 OP.I l�O P ri �� 11 Li"s I iR-zlyJ -i-! ) _sro R-2, S.O. R_3, R-3, 5 a_ t �.I.nIJ.J S-O. ry 1 ...... r� _ _ - ! -R-2EXHIBIT 6 (7 •E%HIBIT B i •`M.7� EXHIBIT B y `-EXHIBIT B l , L i i11 I i u i ! W c Yam` -`��rztik a e;lYF " r.t/ 3 ` Fv jai �� ' a"ui - . cwr i eEXH-tB-1 EX. \ cM i•^ c EXHIBIT B ,.a_ u EXHl81 B SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. 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 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 LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary December 14, 2011 Palm Desert Planning Commission MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Case No. PP 03-19, Scotelle Development, LLC, applicant. Approval of a two-year time extension for Phase III of Precise Plan 03- 19 (PP 03-19) located at 39-800 Portola Avenue. Action: Commissioner Limont moved and Vice Chair De Luna seconded approval of a two-year time extension for Phase III of PP 03-19. Motion carried 5-0. B. Case No. CUP 09-236, T-Mobile West Corporation, applicant. Approval of a one-year time extension for a new 60' high T-Mobile mono-palm telecommunications facility consisting of six-panel antennas, one GPS antenna, one emergency generator, one parabolic antenna, four BTS radio cabinets, coaxial cable running from the antennas to the BTS, power and telco utility connection to be installed at 47-900 Portola Avenue, APN's 630-250-045 & 655-230-019. Action: Commissioner Limont moved and Commissioner De Luna seconded approval of a one-year time extension for CUP 09-236. Motion carried 5-0. Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Campbell announced that anyone who challenges any hearing matter in court may be limited to raising only those issues he, she or someone else raised at the public hearing described herein, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. A. Case No. C/Z 11-493, City of Palm Desert, applicant. A recommendation to City Council for approval of a change of zone to twenty-two (22) properties throughout the City to comply with State law and to coincide with the 2011 Housing Element. Vice Chair De Luna recused herself from this item because of a possible business issue and left the chamber. 3 t MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 Mr. Swartz orally presented his staff report and on-screen presentation to the Commission. He stated that the approved Housing Element requires changes of zone to twenty-two properties so that the properties are available for the development of housing units. With the completion of the changes of zone provided in the Housing Element, the City will have sufficient land to accommodate the State's requirement. Eight of the twenty-two properties would be zoned Planned Residential with twenty-two units per acre. These properties are located in the northern section of the City where most of the City's large parcels of undeveloped land are located. The PR zone allows for two-story developments and allows clustering of units for common area amenities. A map was shown on the overhead projector showing the parcels that were recommended for re-zoning and a description of the proposed zoning was given for each parcel. Mr. Swartz commented that in the past, there was an applicant who had proposed a mixed-use project and the City had determined that the twenty-four acres dedicated to that site wasn't appropriate, and he proposed removing the twenty-four acres and adding thirteen acres. This would still allow allocating two hundred units for this particular site. He stated that the City would not be responsible for the construction of any of these units, but it must complete the changes of zone to meet State law. Chair Campbell asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Limont asked for clarification of the proposal and wanted to know if the City would be increasing the density allowable under a particular zone and that it wouldn't specify that the parcels have to be used for affordable housing. Mr. Swartz stated that this is correct. Commissioner Dash asked about parcel "D", which is located at Monterey and Dinah Shore and wondered if this area is located within the city limits of Palm Desert. Mr. Swartz commented that the area in question, which is near Costco, was annexed to the City approximately twelve years ago and it is within the city limits. Chair Campbell declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to address the Commission. Since the City of Palm Desert is the applicant, Chair Campbell asked if there was any testimony either in favor or opposition to this application. Speaker cards were received 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 by the Chair and those members of the public were called up individually. Mark Irving of 2000 E. Fourth Street, #205, Santa Ana, CA 92705 approached the lectern and stated that he is the owner of parcel "D" on the exhibit. He thanked Ms. Aylaian for responding to his letter, which he had reviewed and was also distributed to the Commission. Mr. Irving stated that a couple of years ago, Urban Housing Communities attempted to entitle a project on parcel "D" with a density of fourteen units per acre. The project was denied because the density was too high. Mr. Irving explained that U.H.C. is in the affordable housing business, which is why they purchased this particular piece of property. The proposed project was in compliance with the open space and parking requirements and they also had a height variance. Mr. Irving stated that this project would not be feasible at twenty-two units per acre. He felt that the design criteria would have to be modified for a high density project such as this, although it may be achieved with a senior housing project with much smaller units and lower parking requirements. Mr. Irving commented that if the re-zoning is really to satisfy the Housing Element requirements and provide affordable housing, then the City has to be realistic on what can actually be delivered as part of the re-zoning of these parcels. Don Tannahill of 10113 Lakeview Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA addressed the Commission. He stated that he was at the meeting on behalf of the landowner of parcel "H" on the exhibit. He wanted to clarify that on exhibit "A" the property is shown as being twenty-nine acres and exhibit "H" illustrates approximately fifteen acres. The property is described as being "fifteen acres of twenty-nine acres", however, the proposed zone change is on twenty-nine acres. The landowner of this property also owns eighty acres on Portola and they are opposed to the re-zoning of this particular portion of their property. Mr. Tannahill commented that this is probably the best piece of undeveloped commercial land with freeway access and visibility in the Coachella Valley and that he is opposed to re-zoning twenty-nine acres of this property to Planned Residential. Susan Harvey of 77-933 Las Montanas, Palm Desert, CA approached the lectern and stated that she is representing the landowner of parcel "F' on the exhibit. She commented that High Point Development previously had made a proposal for an apartment project with 80% market rate units and 15%-20% affordable units. At that time, High Point Development was told that this project would not be approved because a minimum of 85% of parcel "F" would be required to be 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 extremely affordable, very affordable or affordable housing. High Point Development then asked if the City was going to participate in sponsoring the affordable factor of the proposed apartments and they were turned down. The property owner is opposed to the proposed zone change because they feel that they won't be able to do anything with this property for years to come, given that the housing would be required to be affordable. Tim Palmquist of 1072 SE Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA addressed the Commission and stated that he represents an ownership interest in a thirty-acre parcel on Monterey. He commented that he's had the privilege of working with City staff for several months as his application is being processed for a commercial project. He stated that he was told that a portion of the site was allocated for two hundred affordable units and the City was very upfront with this information. The proposed zone change map shows approximately twenty-four acres for two hundred units. Discussions to date have been regarding a twenty-two acre split allocated for retail use that includes 1 ,200 feet along Monterey and an eleven to twelve acre site for the apartments. Mr. Palmquist stated that this is the information that he has based his design on and is requesting that this be reflected on the zone change map. He also requested some flexibility with the design so that they could develop a project that would be feasible and move forward, however, without financial assistance from the City, this would be economically impossible. Mr. Palmquist asked that the acreage allocated for two hundred units be reduced from twenty-four acres to eleven acres. Chair Campbell asked about the location of the property in question and Mr. Palmquist stated that it's labeled as parcel "G" on the exhibit. Ms. Aylaian commented that parcel "G" will be changed from thirteen acres out of the twenty-four acres that are currently shown on the exhibit. Chair Campbell asked if Mr. Swartz would like to make any further comments. There being none, the public hearing was closed. Chair Campbell asked for comments from the Commission. Commissioner Limont asked Ms. Aylaian if the property owners will be reauired to build affordable housing, per the State. She asked, hypothetically speaking, if a property owner approached the City with a project that has some sort of an exception, would there be any leeway for the applicant? Ms. Aylaian commented that although the State has shut down the Redevelopment Agency, the City still has control of local land use decisions. She stated that if a particular project is proposed, it will not go to the State for consideration. The one State law that 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 would come into play is one that states that if the General Plan designates a property for housing and a project comes in and proposes something other than that designation, then another piece of land somewhere in the City that's not currently designated for housing has to be changed to make up for the lack of units. Ms. Aylaian commented that the City is currently in compliance with the State mandate for our General Plan and also the updated Housing Element. Currently, the City's zoning ordinance is not in compliance with the General Plan, but this is what staff is working on at this time. If a developer proposed a project that had no affordable housing, but was supported with excellence in design and was in an appropriate location, staff could give their recommendation. This would be done on a case-by-case, project specific basis depending on the quality of design and the location. Staff's opinion is that some of the sites designated for re-zoning are better suited for affordable housing than others. Staff will advocate that these parcels will get either all affordable housing on that site, or a large percentage would be for affordable housing. At other sites, it won't be as critical. Staff will have to keep track of how many affordable units we have and then check that against the affordable housing obligation. Commissioner Limont stated that regarding the letter received from Mark Irving, she wanted to clarify that Lauri Aylaian's title is not "Secretary" but is Director of Community Development. Also, it's been clarified at this meeting that to change the zoning of certain parcels in Palm Desert to comply with the State requirement, has been very well researched and well documented. Commissioner Limont commented that the re-zoning is to keep the City within the mandates of the State. Each project will still need to go through the complete approval process. Commissioner Limont also stated that she took personal offense to several comments that were included in Mr. Irving's letter dated December 29, 2011 . One comment read that, "Previous actions by the City indicate that the commitment to affordable housing is not significant." Commissioner Limont stated that as a resident of Palm Desert, this is insulting. The City has one of the finest affordable housing programs around. It was recommended that Mr. Irving take a tour of the City of Palm Desert's affordable housing. Also, it was suggested that Mr. Irving review the reasons for denial, rather than question the "City's sincerity to support affordable housing" in regards to the City Council's denial of the Urban Housing Communities' project on April 9, 2009. Commissioner Limont commented that she feels that the City has been very sincere about developing affordable housing. The City is also dealing with all of the conditions that will come with not having Redevelopment money. 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2012 Commissioner Tanner wondered that if two hundred units were added to parcel "G" that were not in the affordable range, would the City have to find another parcel that would be adequate for affordable housing in order to comply with the State? Ms. Aylaian commented that staff would look at the other parcels that have been designated for affordable housing to add two hundred more affordable units. Commissioner Tanner asked if there would be any leeway from the State of California and commented that he was sympathetic with the builders since they won't be able to financially make a project work. Ms. Aylaian stated that it's not different from the current market where people aren't developing land due to the economy. Affordable housing usually takes assistance from many sources in order to make them financially viable. Historically, one of those sources has been local cities, however, the cities won't have that money available any longer, making affordable housing even more difficult to produce. Commissioner Tanner stated that he would like to let both sides take another look at this proposal, unless there is no other alternative because of what the State has mandated. Commissioner Dash stated that the action that the Commission will have to take is bringing the City into compliance with the State mandate and the General Plan. The actual development will be done later. This doesn't give the Commission much of a choice, in terms of approving this proposal. Commissioner Dash commented that staff should work closely with the developers so that they're not hurt financially, but we are providing adequate housing. Ms. Aylaian stated that if the City wants to remain in compliance with State law and the Housing Element, the City is locked into providing this number of housing units. Chair Campbell asked if there were any other comments. There being none, the motion was made. Action: Commissioner Limont moved and Commissioner Dash seconded recommending to City Council approval of C2 11-493. Motion carried 3-1- 1 with Commissioner Tanner opposed and Vice Chair De Luna absent. Commissioner Limont moved and Commissioner Dash seconded adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2581 recommending to City Council approval of C2 11-493. Motion carried 3-1-1 with Commissioner Tanner opposed and Vice Chair De Luna absent. 8 CRE LJ CA LLC 2450 Broadway St., Suite 500 Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310)449-2328 December 30,2011 City of Mahn Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert,CA 92260 Re: GPA 11-089 Dcar Commissioner Campbell,Commissioner De.Luna, Commissioner Tanner, Commissioner Dash, Commissioner Linront: I We are the owners of the approximately 18.92 acres located at the northwest corner of Portola and Dinah Shore(assessor parcel number 694-130-003)also known as Site F on the city's Housing Element Exhibit I Sites to be Rezoncd. Our representative attended the May 12,2011 meeting and public hearing for the proposed zone change to Very High Density with an Affordable Housing overlay. It was our understanding from the public hearing that the city would not require the site to be developed as an affordable housing project with a minimum of20 to 22 units per acres but rather this zone change would allow an affordable development with this high of density. Subsequent to that public hearing High Pointe Communities,who at the time was under contract to purchase the subject property, proposed to build an apartment project on the site with 80% to 85%market rate and 20%to 25%affordable. High Pointe was told by Ms. Aylaian and Ms. Moore that this site is required to have 302 units with at least 85% affordable, anything other than that would be recommended for denial by staff. High.Pointe asked what type of assistance the city would provide for this type of development since a project with 85%affordable is not economically feasible to build and was told the city would not provide any assistance. Given these constraints being placed of the property by this proposed zone change the site is essentially being deemed unusable and avitl sit vacant for many years to come, if not decades. Accordingly we object to the proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment GPA 1 1.089 and request the city remove this site from the list of properties to be rezoned very high density with an affordable housing overlay. Sincerely, CRE LJ CA LLC By: Frank P. Coari CRY Of Patin Omit Authorized Signatory COmmUnllY pgyglpplueM DEC 3 0 2011 CITY Uf P M DESERT Are73-510 F'RED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 76o 346—o6u info@ciryofpalmdesert.org —(I a-410F 30 December 2011 Mark Irving Director of Acquisitions and Entitlement Urban Housing Communities, LLC 2000 E. Fourth Street, Suite 205 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Dear Mr. Irving: RE: Comments and Questions Regarding Case No. C/Z 11-493 1 have just received via overnight delivery your letter dated 29 December 2011. Since your letter addresses an issue that will be heard by the Planning Commission on our next business day, 3 January 2012, 1 am scrambling to get the information that you have requested so that you can decide how, or if, you would like to address the Commission. Before responding to your questions item-by-item, I'd like to offer a couple of general statements that may increase your understanding of the City of Palm Desert General Plan Housing Element and the proposed change of zone that would impact Urban Housing Communities' property. They are as follows: • The Housing Element is required by state law to identify specific parcels in the city that can accommodate housing, and the number of housing units that each of these parcels can provide. It does not dictate how many units of affordable housing must be provided on any given parcel. Nothing in the Housing Element or the proposed change of zone requires that any or all Urban Housing's property must be used for affordable housing. • The "Crossings at Palm Desert" project that was proposed to the City Council in 2009 was denied for a number of reasons, not merely "because the density was too high in the City Council's opinion." Please refer to Resolution 09-23 for a listing of the reasons for denial of the project. • The City operates under the Stipulation for Entry of Judgment in Case No. 51124 dated 5/19/89, which was the result of a suit filed by several parties. This stipulation has been amended several times over the years, but is not a part of our bylaws. It LO'nmoo.emnuernn r s Page 2 30 December 2011 does, however, add another layer of complexity, monitoring, and regulation to our procedures for addressing affordable housing in our community. • The City of Palm Desert prides itself on its track record of providing high quality affordable housing to qualifying residents. We operate over 1,100 units of subsidized housing ourselves, and have assisted developers and private parties in providing many more units — both for rental and for sale — as well. Although it's easy to question the sincerity of the City's affordable housing program, it's hard to question the results. I invite you to take a tour of our facilities or to compare the quantity and quality of Palm Desert's affordable housing against other cities. And in response to the specific questions that you asked, I provide the following information. The numbering of the responses corresponds to the numbering of the questions in your letter. 1. The proposed changes of zone will not reduce the minimum open space requirements on these properties. 2. There is no need to revise the code to increase the 24-foot height limit for Planned Residential properties such as the one that Urban Housing owns, since there is already and exception process in the code that allows for increased height with approval of a development plan. 3. There is no need to revise the code to change the parking required for Planned Residential properties such as the one that Urban Housing owns, since there is already and exception process in the code that allows for less parking with approval of a development plan. In fact, projects with as little as one parking space per unit have been approved in the past when the need for less parking was clearly demonstrated. 4. Property owners will be able to entitle projects at lower density than the newly- zoned level. In fact, the densities cited (e.g. PR-22 / Planned Residential, 22 units per gross acre) are the maximum density allowed. Each project proposed will be evaluated on a number of criteria, one of which is density. 5. Property owners will be able to develop projects with some (or all) market rate units instead of affordable. Each project will be evaluated on its own basis. While the Housing Element does indicate how many total units are required and how many of those units need to be affordable to persons of different income levels, it does not require that all housing units on any given parcel be subsidized to be affordable to persons of low or very low income. 6. There is no minimum percent of affordable housing required on any given parcel. Again, the number of affordable units and the level of affordability will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Some locations and some housing products are ideal for affordable housing, and some are not. Page 3 30 December 2011 7. The City has not started and completed any affordable housing projects of our own in 2009, 2010, or 2011. The most recent affordable project completed from ground up was the Palm Village Apartments. This complex has a density of 28 units per acre, and is principally occupied by families. 8. In addition to Palm Village Apartments described above, One Quail Place, Catalina Gardens, and Desert Pointe have densities greater than 22 units per acre. One Quail place is a family complex of 384 units; Desert Pointe has 64 units that house families, singles, and College of the Desert Students, and Catalina Gardens has 72 age-restricted units. 9. In order for a housing element to be certified by the State of California, the Department of Housing and Community development requires a minimum density of 20 units/acre. 10. It is not the City's intent to "develop the Northern Sphere for affordable housing", although it is very likely that there will be a higher concentration of affordable housing in that area when the city is built out. This is the outcome of complying with State mandates. 11. In light of recent legislative acts and supreme court decisions, the City is currently unable to commit to providing any financial assistance to private developers of affordable housing. In fact, the City's stands to lose to the State and other agencies all uncommitted monies generated over the years by the redevelopment agency. 12. See Answer 11, above. I hope that this information as helpful to you. If you are frustrated by current market conditions and lack of funding for affordable housing projects, please understand that we share those very same frustrations. Sincerely, i LAURI AYLAIAN Director of Community Development Copy: Janet Moore, Director of Housing Members of the Planning Commission CRY of Palm Desert CommunRy DevOM"81vt URBAN DEC 3 0 2011 HOUSING (OMMUNITIIS December 29,2011 Ms. Lauri Aylaian Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Re: Comments and Questions Regarding Case No C/Z 11-493 Dear Lauri: Thank you for the notification regarding the public hearing on January P when the City of Palm Desert will submit for Planning Commission approval of a change of zone on 22 properties to an allowable density of up to 22 units to the acre in order to address the City's Housing Element. Through this action to support the Housing Element, one receives the impression that the City will encumber properties with an affordable housing requirement without making any commitment to financially support affordable housing, nor compensate owners for the devaluation of their property. The density of up to 22 units to the acre is currently allowed within the General Plan on the property that UHC owns at the southeast comer of what is now called Dick Kelly Drive and Gateway, and is one of the properties proposed to have an increased density. Yet, UHC was denied entitlements by the City Council in 2009 on a proposed affordable project with a density of 14 units to the acre because the density was too high in the City Council's opinion. Previous actions by the City indicate that the commitment to affordable housing is not significant. The rezoning of properties to fit the Housing Element is a hollow action if the City does not modify the development standards on these properties to make a density of 22 units viable, and commits its $82 million housing set aside noted in the 2010 State audit to fund affordable housing on the sites proposed for rezoning. Some history regarding Urban Housing Communities' efforts with the City to entitle and develop affordable housing on one of the proposed sites is appropriate. UHC began conversations with the City of Palm Desert in 2006 to determine appropriate sites for affordable housing, and was directed to the parcel that is at the southeast corner of what is now called Dick Kelly Drive and Gateway. UHC was informed by the City that the City bylaws prevent entering into any agreements regarding affordable housing until an entity physically owns the property. UHC closed on the property that the City indicated an interest to have as an affordable site in 2008. 2000 E. rou,th Snoe1 State 4205 Santa Ana,CA P2705 t¢1714a35.3855 Ux 714.835.3275 Prior to the January 2, 2008, pre-application submittal to the Planning Department, UHC had met with staff many times to discuss the site. Conceptual designs with a mix of two and three story buildings totaling 180 units at a density of 15.25 units to the acre were proposed but not allowed because of the height restrictions and the minimum open space requirements in the General Plan and allowable zoning for the site. After the pre application submittal, UHC submitted a Precise Planning Application in April 2008 to entitle the property with 144 units of affordable workforce housing and a daycare center. The property went through 7 months of Architectural review, which included full working drawing landscape plans, utility designs, detailed civil and architecture plans at a cost over$292,000 to satisfy the Architecture Review requirements. The proposed project fulfilled the minimum parking requirements of 2 cars per unit, and provided the exact 40% minimum open space. The project required a height variance to account for the pitch of the roof. The density of the project was 14 units to the acre, well within the allowable 10-22 units to the acre within the General Plan. In December 2008, the project was submitted and approved by the Planning Commission in a 4-1 vote. When the project went to City Council On April 9, 2009, it was only for the entitlement of the site; no funding was being requested to develop the affordable housing. By Minute Motion, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial with a 4-1 vote. The approval of rezone that the City is requesting directly contradicts past actions on our property and UHC would like to understand the City's sincerity to support affordable housing. We believe that a commitment to fund affordable housing in combination with multiple changes to the development standards in order to achieve a viable density of 22 units would be proof that the rezoning is sincere and the City is ready to develop affordable housing. We have the follow questions: 1) Through this action, will the city be reducing the amount of minimum open space requirement on these properties? If so,what will be the requirement? 2) Will the City increase the height limitation of 24 feet on such properties as the one UHC owns? If so, will they increase it to a height of at least 41 feet which allows for three story buildings with pitched roofs? 3) Will the City reduce the minimum amount of parking required per unit? If so, what will this minimum be? 4) Will landowners be able to entitle projects that are less than the increased density level? 5) Will landowners be able to develop market rate product instead of affordable? 6) What will be the minimum percent required as affordable housing on these properties? 7) How many units of affordable housing has the city started and completed in 2009, 2010, and 2011? How many of these projects were family and at a density of 22 units per acre? 8) Page III-33 of the Housing Element notes that two projects were developed at densities of 25 and 28 units per acre. What were these projects and were any of them family projects? If not family projects, what other family projects have been developed at a density of 22 units to the acre? r i 9) Page 1I1-33 of the Housing Element also notes that two affordable housing developers stated that a density greater than 16 units prevents projects from providing the amenities to create a healthy living environment and limits the marketability of the project. In light of this comment, why is the City pushing to rezone many of these properties at a density considerably higher than what is viable? 10)What is the City's intent to develop the Northern Sphere for affordable housing? I I)How much of the City's $242 million of total CRA dollars and specifically the $82 million of housing set aside funds are going to be committed to develop affordable housing in the Northern Sphere? 12)When will the City make a financial commitment to fund affordable housing in the North Sphere? UHC is please to have this opportunity to ask these questions and certainly hopes that the City of Palm Desert is sincere in making a commitment to affordable housing. From our experience, UHC knows that a density on our property of 22 units is not possible unless the development standards are modified. Regardless of zoning and development standards, affordable housing in Palm Desert is only possible if the City is willing to partner with developers and landowners and provide the funding needed to create affordable housing. Absent a clarification on the above questions, UHC cannot support a Change in Zoning at this time. We look forward to seeing you at the Planning Commission meeting and receiving the answers to these questions. Best Regards, Mark Irving Director of Acquisitions and Entitlement Urban Housing Communities, LLC I CRE LJ CA LLC 2450 Broadway St., Suite 500 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Santa Monica, CA 90404 PALM DESERT, CA (310) 449-2328 2012 JAN 10 AM 8: 04 December 30, 2011 CMy of Palm Desert Community Development JAN 10 2012 City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: GPA 11-089 Dear Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner De Luna, Commissioner Tanner,Commissioner Dash, Commissioner Limont: We are the owners of the approximately 18.92 acres located at the northwest corner of Portola and Dinah Shore(assessor parcel number 694-130-003)also known as Site F on the city's Housing Element Exhibit 1 Sites to be Rezoned. Our representative attended the May 12, 2011 meeting and public hearing for the proposed zone change to Very High Density with an Affordable Housing overlay. It was our understanding from the public hearing that the city would not require the site to be developed as an affordable housing project with a minimum of20 to 22 units per acres but rather this zone change would allow an affordable development with this high of density. Subsequent to that public hearing High Pointe Communities,who at the time was under contract to purchase the subject property, proposed to build an apartment project on the site with 80%to 85%market rate and 20%to 25% affordable. High Pointe was told by Ms. Aylaian and Ms. Moore that this site is required to have 302 units with at least 85% affordable,anything other than that would be recommended for denial by staff. High Pointe asked what type of assistance the city would provide for this type of development since a project with 85%affordable is not economically feasible to build and was told the city would not provide any assistance. Given these constraints being placed on the property by this proposed zone change the site is essentially being deemed unusable and will sit vacant for many years to come, if not decades. Accordingly we object to the proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment GPA I 1-089 and request the city remove this site from the list of properties to be rezoned very high density with an affordable housing overlay. Sincerely, CRE LJ CA LLC By: Frank P. Coari Authorized Signatory CRE U CA LLC r 1 v r I) it _vG 2450 Broadway St., Suite 500 :IT CL Rn'S OFFICE Santa Monica, CA 90404 I-i'• G E S E R' C (310) 449-2328 2012 JAW 10 AM 8: 04 December 30, 2011 City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: GPA I 1-089 Dear Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner De Luna, Commissioner Tanner, Commissioner Dash, Commissioner Limont: We are the owners of the approximately 18.92 acres located at the northwest corner of Portola and Dinah Shore(assessor parcel number 694-130-003) also known as Site F on the city's Housing Element Exhibit 1 Sites to be Rezoned. Our representative attended the May 12,2011 meeting and public hearing for the proposed zone change to Very High Density with an Affordable Housing overlay. It was our understanding from the public hearing that the city would not require the site to be developed as an affordable housing project with a minimum of 20 to 22 units per acres but rather this zone change would allow an affordable development with this high of density. Subsequent to that public hearing High Pointe Communities,who at the time was under contract to purchase the subject property, proposed to build an apartment project on the site with 80%to 85% market rate and 20% to 25%affordable. High Pointe was told by Ms. Aylaian and Ms. Moore that this site is required to have 302 units with at least 85% affordable, anything other than that would be recommended for denial by staff. High Pointe asked what type of assistance the city would provide for this type of development since a project with 85% affordable is not economically feasible to build and was told the city would not provide any assistance. Given these constraints being placed on the property by this proposed zone change the site is essentially being deemed unusable and will sit vacant for many years to come, if not decades. Accordingly we object to the proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment GPA 11-089 and request the city remove this site from the list of properties to be rezoned very high density with an affordable housing overlay. Sincerely, CRE LJ CA LLC By: Frank P. Coari Authorized Signatory CRE U CA LLC 2450 Broadway St., Suite 500 Santa iv-lonica, CA 90404 (310) 449-2323 December 30, 2011 City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: GPA 11-089 DearConmiissionerCampbell, Commissioner De Luria, CotnmissioncrTanner, Commissioner Dash, Commissioner Limont: We are the owners of the approximately 18.92 acres located at the northwest corner of Portola and Dinah Shore(assessor parcel number 694-130-003)also known as Site F on the city's Housing Element Exhibit I Sites to be Rezoned. Our representative attended the May 12,2011 meeting and public hearing for the proposed zone change to Very High Density with an Affordable Housing overlay. It was Out- understanding fi•om the public hearing that the city would not require the site to be developed as an affordable housing project with a minimum of20 to 22 units per acres but rather this zone change would allow an affordable development with this high of density. Subsequent to that public hearing High Pointe Communities, who at the time was under contract to purchase the subject property, proposed to build an apartment project on the site with 80%to 85% market rate and 20% to 25%affordable. High Pointe Was told by Ms. Aylaian and Ms. Moore that this site is required to have 302 units With at least 85% affordable, anything other than that would be recommended for denial by staff. I-ligh Pointe asked what type of assistance the city would provide for this type of development since a project with 85%affordable is not economically feasible to build an([was told the city Would not provide any assistance. Given these constraints being placed on the property by this proposed zone change the site is essentially being deemed unusable and will sit vacant for many years to come, if not decades. Accordingly we object to the proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment GPA 1 1.039 and request the city remove this site from the list of properties to be rezoned very high density with an affordable housing overlay. Sincerely, CRE I.,J CA LL.0 t3Y: /� C Frank 11. Coari Authorized Signatory Ckyof Palm Desert Community Development DEC 3 0 2011