HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2581PLANNING 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 3rd day of January, 2012, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, LIMONT, DASH
NOES: TANNER
ABSENT: DELUNA
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
SONIA CAMPBELL, Chairperson
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