HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2610PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2610
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ADOPTION OF A
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
CASE NO: GPA 12-361
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of August 2013, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
the City of Palm Desert 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. 2013-16, the Director of Community Development found that the Housing
Element is a "project" as defined by CEQA. As a result, the City completed an Initial
Study. The Initial Study found that the Housing Element will have no impact on the
Environment, and a Negative Declaration is proposed.
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 the
recommendation to the City Council of said request:
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The proposed Housing Element Update does not conflict with provisions of
the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Ordinance is being updated to comply
with State law.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2610
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
Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of General
Plan Amendment 12-361 as proposed.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 20th day of August 2013,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, DASH, DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, and STENDELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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NANCY DE/LUNA, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETA
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2610
EXHIBIT "A"
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the
California Code of Regulations.
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact regarding the approval of the update of
the Housing Element of the General Plan, in conformance with State requirements.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the
environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to the document supporting
the findings.
AURI AYLAN
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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