HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 315PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 315
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE
THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN.
CASE NO. GPA 02-77.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 6th day of December,
1977, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and a continued hearing on
December 14th to consider an amendment of the Palm Desert
General Plan, filed by the City of Palm Desert, to include
the College of the Desert Area Specific Plan as an element of the General
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of
the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No.
77-7", in that the Planning Commission has considered a final environ-
mental impact report on the project and has certified the report as complete;
and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering
the testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to recommend approval of the General Plan amendment:
1. The College of the Desert Area Specific Plan meets the intent
and purpose of the Palm Desert General Plan with regard to the development
of neighborhood plans for various portions of the community.
2. The College of the Desert Area Specific Plan conforms to all
requirements of the California Government Code and the State Planning
and Zoning Law.
3. The College of the Desert Area Specific Plan provides a
logical land use pattern which is compatible with all existing and proposed
development in the study area.
4. The College of the Desert Area Specific Plan provides the
framework for the development of necessary public works improvements which
will ensure the protection of the public health, safety, and general wel-
fare of the entire community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Palm Desert as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the findings of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of
the General Plan Amendment known as the COD Area Specific Plan, labeled
Exhibit A, and all adjustments thereto, labeled Exhibit B, for the reasons
set out in this resolution.
3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of
the attached ancillary amendments, labeled Exhibit C, to the General Plan
to reference adoption of the Specific Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Plan-
ning Commission, held on this 14th day of December, 1977, by the follow-
ing vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, KRYDER, SNYDER, READING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RKEY, Chairman
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 315
EXHIBIT B
AMENDMENTS TO THE COD AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
Page Proposed Amendments
I-5 - Recommendation #1 should be changed to read: "The
development of a 6-15 acre civic center for the City
of Palm Desert at the northeast corner of 44th Avenue
and San Pablo Avenue, including City administration
offices, City Council Chambers and fire station. In
conjunction with said facility, a 6-10 acre community
park complex is contemplated. This facility could
possibly be expanded to include the development of an
18-hole municipal golf course that would only be
developed as a co-operative venture between the City
and adjacent property -owners after detailed analysis
of the full financial implications of such a project.
- Delete recommendation #6.
Proposed
Land Use
Map - Increase designation of 4.3 acres south of 44th Avenue
between San Pablo and San Pascual from R-L/LC/SP to
R-M/LC/SP.
- Reduce designation on west side of Monterey Avenue,
between Park View Drive and Rancho Grande from R-H/L.C./
S.P. to R-M/L.C./S.P.
- Change the neighborhood park east of Monterey Avenue
from N/D.G. to R-L/D.G.
- Delete tot lot and small park shown in Palma Village
Unit #12.
- Reduce designation of area south of Santa Rosa Way,
between San Pablo and Portola Avenue, from R-H to R-M.
- Change Land Use Designation (G) to mean Potential Golf
Course.
II-2
II-3
- Add at bottom of page: "Although designaged MDR,
development of the 35 acre parcel north of 44th Avenue
and west of Fairhaven shall emphasize single family
residence as the predominant type of construction."
- Revise "Proposed Land
Use" chart to show:
Low Density 620.8 ac. (48%)
Medium Density 102.3 ac. (8%)
High Density - -
Mobilehome 157.0 ac. (12%)
880.1 ac. 68%
Private Comm. Fac. 3.0 ac. -
Civic Center 21.7 ac. (20)
Schools 210.0 ac. (16%)
Neigh. parks 3.0 ac. -
Comm. parks 15.5 ac. (1%)
Date palm pres. 40.0 ac. (3%)
Open Space 128.0 ac. (10%)
421.2 ac. 32%
Total 1301.3 ac. (100%)
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 315 Page Two
Page Proposed Amendments
Neighborhood
Park Require-
ment - Delete all small play areas shown on map except for
existing site in Palm Desert Community Park.
- Delete neighborhood park east of Monterey.
IV-5 - The development of a community level park in conjunc-
tion with the civic center facility.
IV-6
IV-7
Neighbor-
hood Park
Require-
ments Map
Circula-
tion Plan
- Revise recommendation for Catalina Way block. Delete
second sentence.
- Revise discussion of Deep Canyon block. Delete last
sentence.
- Revise recommendation for College of the Desert block:
Designate as a high priority the development of a 6-10
acre community park in conjunction with the proposed
civic center. The development of any facilities on
this park shall be carefully co-ordinated with facilities
being developed on the COD campus.
- Add to Implementation Policy #2: "These studies
should only proceed if the property owners in the area
of the course agree to substantially assist in the
development of the golf course.
- Delete - all tot lots
- small park in Palma Village Unit #12
- neighborhood park off Monterey
- Change the words "Golf Course or Park" north of 44th
Avenue between San Pablo and San Pascual to "Potential
Golf Course site or park facility as a part of proposed
civic center".
- Add the word "Potential" to the designated rest areas
adjacent to the Whitewater Storm Channel.
- Delete tot lot and small park from Palma Village
Unit #12.
- Show Proposed R/W for Fairhaven Drive south of 44th
Avenue as 66 feet in width.
- Show Monterey Avenue proposed R/W at 126 feet in width
Revised
street pat-
tern for
Palma Vil-
lage #12 - Delete tot lot and small park
V-3 - 3. Monterey Avenue change 140 ft. to 126 feet and
delete last sentence of paragraph
V-4 - Delete tot lot and small park from map at bottom of
page.
Bike &
Equestrian
Trail sys-
tem - Delete tot lot and small park in Palma Village Unit
#12 are and 10 acre neighborhood park on Monterey Ave.
- Delete Bicycle Trail along Whitewater Storm Channel.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 315 Page Three
Page Proposed Amendments
V-7 - Equestrian Trails - add sentence to this section:
The utilization of the Whitewater Storm Channel for
private activities shall only occur if acceptable,
alternative equestrian trails are provided.
VI-2 - Revise chart of Estimated Improvement Costs to show:
Street right-of-way (widening of major
arterials)
Public Works Subtotal
Delete tot lot figure
Park adjacent to civic center
Parks & Recreation Subtotal
Civic Center offices and fire
station (land only)
Community Facility Subtotal
$ 800,000
5,415,000
(112,000)
80,000
1,248,000
250,000
730,000
Total $7,393,400
VI-6 - Insert attached copy of "Suggested Financial Program"
as an additional portion of the Implementation Element.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 315 EXHIBIT C
2. Specific Area Plans for selected portions of the City.
3. Capital Improvement (Investment) Programs, for the
extension of the circulation network and other public
facilities.
4. Redevelopment in selected areas such as the Core Area.
5. Assessment Districts for various types of public
improvements.
6. Land Development Regulations.
7. Timing and phasing procedures for land development to
ensure that private development is coordinated with
major public investments.
Each of these elements and the required areas for action are identified
below.
System Plans
The General Plan provides a framework for each of the major physical
systems within the City and Sphere. Detailed system plans are re-
quired to respond to the more fine grain aspects of these public sys-
tems. System plans should be developed for:
The highway network.
The network of Nature Preserves
The park system.
The bike path/golf cart path network.
The hiking and equestrian trail network.
The streetscape and street landscaping network including the
desert corridors.
Specific Area Plans
Specific area plans illustrate how the principals of the General
Plan may be realized at the development and site planning scale.
The city Should actively implement the provisions of the "College
of the Desert Area Specific Plan" and should develop additional plans
for:
. The northern blowsand/sand dune areas.
8.B.2
AMENDED
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 315 EXHIBIT C
IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
While implementation policies are covered fully in the Implementation
Element of the Plan, the general policies for land use are:
Development of Land Use Regulations that will Encourage Infill
Housing in Developed Sections of the City and Provide for
Innovative Residential Development in Undeveloped Areas.
Ensure Development is Adequately Served by Utilities and Public
Facilities at the Time of Occupancy.
Balance the Development of Residential Areas with the Development
of Revenue Generating Uses.
Time the Zoning for Commercial and Industrial Areas with Land
Absorption Trends for Commercial and Industrial Uses within the
Coachella Valley.
Aggressively Pursue a Program for the Unification and Integration
of the Core Commercial Area to Insure Its Viability as the Major
Shopping Complex.
Develop Programs for Open Space Conservation Based on Acquistion
of Fee Title as Well as Other Conservation Techniques.
Actively Promote a Program for the Continued Cooperation of All
Land Planning Agencies within the Palm Desert Sphere of Influence.
Examine All Development in Light of the Effect on Air Quality, Water,
and Energy.
Actively Pursue Implementation of the Policies and Recommendations
of the "College of the Desert Area Specific Plan" in lieu of Pre-
viously Adopted General Plan Policies.
1.P. 1
AMENDED
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 315 EXHIBIT C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Purpose and Nature of the General Plan
Regional and Local Context
How the Plan was Developed
How to Read the Plan
1. Land Use Element
2. Urban Design Element
3. Population/Ecomonics Element
4. Housing Element
5. Circulation Element
6. Environmental Elements
6.1 Transportation Noise Element
6.2 Safety Element
6.3 Seismic Element
6.4 Conservation and Open Space Element
6.5 Scenic Highways Element
Page
i.1
7. Public Facilities Element - Including Recreation
and Waste Management Elements 7.i.1
8. Implementation Element 8.i.1
9. COD Area Specific Plan and Final EIR
10. Draft Environmental Impact Report and
Reference to Final Environmental Impact Report
Appendix A - Summary of Final Environmental
Impact Report
Appendix B - Letter of Transmittal for Public
Hearing Draft
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Suggested Financial Program
Introduction
To described major concerns and possible solutions in a study area of this magnitude
is meaningless; unless the City assumes the major responsibility of establishing an
active financial program to accomplish those needed public improvements within a rea-
sonable period of time. In order to make any positive recommendations for financing,
it is necessary to have a better understanding of resources of the City and to estab-
lish a priority for accomplishing the recommended improvements.
Financial Resources
The City will have an income of approximately $2,009,558 for the 77-78 fiscal year plus
a year end balance of $778,583 from the previous year for a total of $2,788,141. An
average yearly revenue for the last three years for the City has been approximately
$1,642,000.
The projected expenditures for the City in fiscal year 77-78 is approximately $2,124,120.
The average yearly expenditures for the City over the last three years has been approxi-
mately $1,364,000. Thus, the City has had an average surplus of $275,000 which will
total approximately $665,000 at the end of 77-78 Fiscal year. A majority of this sur-
plus, about 91% exists in two funds which are the City's General Fund and the Building
Excise Tax fund. Revenue from both of these funds are theoretically available for use
to construct many of the needed improvements specified in this study. However, the
Council has by policy limited the use of the Building Excise tax revenue to recreational
oriented projects and community facilities. Therefore, any projected use of this fund's
revenue is limited.
Of the $2,124,119 estimated to be expended in 1977-78 fiscal year, approximately $1,615,000
is considered to be fixed expenditures such as personnel and related expenses, continued
maintenance, and other on -going projects. This leaves approximately $509,000 available
for capital improvement projects as envisioned in this study. Projecting this available
financial resource over the next five year period, it is estimated that a total of
$4,900,000 would be available. Assuming an equitable spread of capital expenditures
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throughout the Community, it appears reasonable to allocate one-third to the study area
or approximately $1,633,000. By utilizing approximately $350,550 of the existing sur-
plus, a total of $1,983,550 would be reasonably available from existing City revenue to
help fund the needed projects in the study area.
Beginning in Fiscal year 1798-79, two additional, direct revenue sources will exist for
the City. Those are a proposed Drainage fee and the existing parks in -lieu fee. TL
fees are applicable to all new subdivisions and it is expected that they will genera:_<
an additional $500,000 just within the study area. Finally, the City may make use o
the previously described Federal and State assistance programs. Said programs are
expected to be utilized for the following types of programs:
- right-of-way acquisition and development
- storm drain facilities
- civic center acquistion and development
The total, potential financial resources of the City that can be reasonably applied to
the projects proposed in this study are summarized in the following exhibit:
Suggested Financial Action Plan and Priority of Projects
A program of the magnitude of $7,393,400 cannot be completed by our City or many other
zities, unless it is a co-operative program between the city and'private enterprise.
Based upon the City's present development standards, it appears reasonable to predict
that new development will result in the installation in at least 50% of the needed
public improvements since the study area is only presently 20% developed.
Based upon the City's financial capability, it does appear that we can afford to build
approximately 42% of the estimated improvements. The following represents the projected
breakdown between Public and private participation, and the order of priority as expressed
by the goals and objectives of the elements of the study:
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