HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2618PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2618
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO REMOVE CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 9, WHICH REQUIRED THE
DEVELOPER TO ENTER INTO A HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT FOR PP/CUP 05-22 AND TT 34179
CASE NO: PP 14-010
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 18th day of February, 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
by GID Monterey, LLC, 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 has determined that the
removal of Condition No. 9, requiring a housing agreement, will not have an impact on the
physical environment, and that the installation of rooftop solar and its associated
equipment is statutorily exempt from CEQA review.
WHEREAS, the removal of Condition of Approval No. 9 for PP/CUP 05-22 and TT
34179 will not substantially depreciate property values in the vicinity and would not
unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by occupants,
and that the removal of said condition will not have a negative impact on the public peace,
health, safety, or general welfare.
WHEREAS, housing market conditions have changed such that the elimination of
the housing agreement requirement will not result in a loss of affordable housing units in
this portion of the community.
WHEREAS, the installation of solar energy systems on communal property within
the Monterey Ridge residential condominium development will off -set electrical usage of
communal facilities, resulting in a community benefit to Monterey Ridge residents and
support City goals and policies for reducing energy consumption.
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:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2618
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 Precise
Plan application 14-010 as proposed.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2014,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, DASH, GREENWOOD, and STENDELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DE LUNA
ABSTAIN: NONE
RO DAS
H, R DASH, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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