HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2548RESOLUTION NO.2548
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT THE UPDATE
OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT RELATING TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE.
WHEREAS, the Housing Element must be updated on a State mandated
schedule, currently required for the 2006-2014 planning period; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element Update has been submitted to the
California Department of Housing and Community Development for review, and
they on March 3, 2011 notified the City that it complies with State law; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element Update has complied with the
requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedures for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act," Resolution No. 10-26, and the Director of
Community Development has determined that the project required an Initial
Study resulting in a Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California did, on the 5th day of April, 2011, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the Update of the Housing Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, upon hearing and considering
all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard
find:
a) The proposed Housing Element Update is in the public interest and there
will be a community benefit, insofar as the proposed Housing Element
facilitates the development of housing for all residents of Palm Desert.
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.
b) The proposed Housing Element Update is consistent with the goals and
policies of the General Plan, insofar as it is consistent with the other
elements of the General Plan, and implements policies and programs
directly relating to residential land uses.
Planning Commission
Resolution No.2548
GPA 11-089
April 5, 2011
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c) The proposed Housing Element Update does not conflict with provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance, insofar as the required rezoning of certain
parcels will be consistent with existing Zoning districts and standards. As
is specifically described in the Housing Element update, specific other
clauses in the Zoning Ordinance will be revised to enhance the
effectiveness of the Housing Element.
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 Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council
approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
Case No. 11-089, the Housing Element Update.
3. That the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council
approval of Case No. 11-089, the Housing Element Update.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pam
Desert Planning Commission held on this 5th day of April, 2011 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, LIMONT, TANNER AND DASH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DE LUNA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
Lauri Aylaian, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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Sonia Campbell, Chairperson