HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2569PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2569
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
36395 TO SPLIT A 19.47-ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS
SEPARATING AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FROM AN
EXISTING COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 37-540
COLLEGE DRIVE. CASE NO. TPM 36395.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 18th day of October 2011, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
KAMBIZ KAMDAR for approval of the above noted; 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.10-26, in that the Director of Community Development has determined that
the project will not have a negative impact on the environment and that the application is
a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for purposes of CEQA, and therefore no further
documentation is necessary; 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 following facts and reasons exist to justify the approval of said
request:
1. That the density of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable
general and specific plans.
The existing square footage of improvements in the proposed subdivision is
consistent with the University Park Planning Area designation in the General
Plan. No new improvements are a part of this subdivision and the general
plan designations will remain the same. The proposed parcel subdivision
does not change the density from what was previously approved as being
consistent with the general and specific plans.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent
with applicable general and specific plans.
This subdivision would not change the design of the previously constructed
improvements. The proposed design of the two new parcels would not
cause a negative impact to the existing design, would comply with all zoning
ordinance requirements, and would retain consistency with the type of
development previously approved in the University Park Planning Area's
General Plan designation.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
The site is currently developed with suitable buildings and parking. The
proposed splitting of the parcel would not cause change to the existing
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development pattern. Improved streets with necessary utilities currently
serve the property. Therefore, the site is suitable for the development.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
The subject subdivision would not change the overall square footage or
density of the previously approved and constructed improvements.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat
The improvements have already been constructed. This subdivision will not
result in any physical changes to the environment and, therefore, will not
result in any environmental impacts.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely
to cause serious public health problems.
The design of the parcel map as conditioned is consistent with all provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance and with the California Building Code with respect
to public health safety and welfare.
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not
conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access
through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision.
There are no known public easements traversing through the site that will be
affected by the subdivision.
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 grant approval of Tentative
Parcel Map 36395 (Exhibit "A"), subject to conditions attached.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2569
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of October 2011, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, DE LUNA, LIMONT, TANNER AND DASH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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SONIA CAMPBELL, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2569
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TPM 36137
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file
in the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following
conditions.
2. Tentative Parcel Map 36395 shall be recorded within two (2) years from the date
of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said parcel
map approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
3. Applicant agrees to maintain the existing landscaping installed pursuant to these
conditions. Applicant shall enter into an agreement or revise an existing agreement
through a property owners' association to maintain said landscaping for the life of
the project, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement shall be
recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run
with the land and bind successors and assigns.
Department of Public Works:
1. All previous conditions from PP 06-01 shall apply to this map except for Public
Works condition number 16. The applicant is not responsible for the modification of
the Cook Street median.
2. The applicant shall submit a completed application to apportion special
assessment (Community Facilities District) 2005-1.
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