HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2355PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2255
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
ELEMENT DESIGNATING 14 LOTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF PORTOLA
AVENUE, SOUTH OF FRED WARING DRIVE, AS DELINEATED ON
EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED, OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (C-OP) OR OPEN
SPACE (OS -PP), AND REMOVING MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-
M) 4-10 UNITS PER ACRE AS A PERMITTED USE.
CASE NO. GPAO5-01:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Paim Desert, Califomia, did
on the 6th day of September, 2005, hold a duly noticed public heanng to a consider a
request by the CITY OF PALM DESERT for the above mentioned; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Paim Desert Procedure for ImpIementation of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act,
Resolution No.05-52," in that the Director of Community Development has determined
that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and was previously
accessed in the General Plan EIR approved March 15, 2004; 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 Planning
Commission did find the foliowing facts and reasons to exist to justify recommending
approval of the General Plan Amendment:
1. That residential development is not the most compatible land use for the
future of Portola Avenue because of the increasing traffic volume, noise,
and safety concerns.
2. That Office Professional (C-OP) or Open Space (OS -PP) are the most
compatible land use on Portola Avenue and the Iow-density residential
neighborhood to the west.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Paim Desert, California, as foliows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That General Plan Amendment 05-01 (attached hereto as Exhibit A) is
hereby recommended for approval to the City Council.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2355
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Paim Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of September, 2005, by the foliowing vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL Secretary
Paim Desert Planning Commission
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DAVID E.TSCHOPP, Chairp&son
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EXHIBIT A
Date: 9/20/2005