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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX (619) 340-0574
April 21, 1992
Mr. Mario Angel
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Housing Policy Development
1800 Third Street, Room 430
P.O. Box 952053
Sacramento, -California 94252-2053
Re: Palm Desert Housing Element Amendment
Dear Mr. Angel:
The enclosed Exhibit "B" is the adopted amendment to the Palm Desert
Housing Element analyzing at -risk affordable housing. As the amendment
states., there is only one project, Candlewood Apartments, potentially
subject to loss. All others, including San Tropez, are covered by
development agreements through the year 2015. In response to your
letter of October 31, 1991, I have estimated the cost of acquiring and
subsidizing Candlewood Apartments if the owners choose to terminate the
HUD contract.
I have also included our most recent projections for our entire housing
subsidy program through 2021. It includes costs on a project by project
basis, subsidy by individual unit type, and available revenues.
While we don't anticipate having to buy Candlewood in the near future,
we plan to acquire and subsidize over 2500 units in the 10 year period.
If you need further information or analysis, please give me a call at
(619) 776-6300 ext. 585.
Sincerely,
PHILIP DRELL
SENIOR PLANNER
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Enclosure
EXHIBIT "B"
G. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING ASSISTED HOUSING
Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989 amended Section 65583 of the
Government Code to require analysis and preserve existing
controlled low housing which is at risk of being lost over the next
ten year period (2002).
Controlled low and moderate income housing in the City of Palm
Desert falls into three basic categories: 1) Inclusionary programs
associated with the Senior Overlay, Affordable High Density Zone
and Government Code 65916 (some of which are financed with tax
exempt bonds); 2) Privately owned, federally assisted new
construction; and 3) Local agency, publicly owned and assisted
units.
1) Inclusionary Projects - All projects built under City of
Palm Desert inclusionary programs are subject to a recorded
development agreement controlling the required low/moderate
income units for a minimum period of 30 years regardless of
associated bond requirements. Projects approved after 1988
are controlled for the life of the facility with a minimum 30
years._ None of these agreements will expire before the year
2015. Of the 1071 units built under these programs, the
Riverside County Housing Authority has purchased 534 units and
has made offers on an additional 512 units for inclusion in
the Redevelopment 'Agency's rent subsidy program.
2) Privately Owned Federally Assisted Projects - The city
contains one private project financed and assisted under the
221(d)(4) program. Candlewood Apartments located at 74-000
Shadow Mountain Drive is a 30 one bedroom senior project with
26 units subsidized for low and very low income households.
The HUD contract runs through 2018. The owner has an option
to withdraw from the contract every five years. The next
option year is 1993. He has no intention of terminating the
contract before 2018 and has agreed to inform the city of any
change in plans. If and when the city was to become aware of
an intention to terminate the contract, the project would be
considered for acquisition as part of the Riverside County
Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency subsidy program.
The program uses tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by
the Riverside County Housing Authority to purchase existing
projects and build new units which are subsidized by the
Redevelopment Agency according to Section 8 guidelines.
Based on similar projects recently purchased by the Housing
.Authority, the 1991 market value of Candlewood Apartments is
3
$1.5 millicot✓or $50,000/unit. An average per unit subsidy of
$349/month would be required to maintain the existing Section r
8 low and very low income rent schedule. Total RDA housing
revenues for 1991-92 are $3.3 million. By the year 2000
housing revenues are projected to rise to $7.3 million and
will be capable of subsidizing 2500 very low, low and moderate
income households.
3) The Riverside County Housing Authority in partnership
with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency currently owns 598
units. By 1995 at least 1359 units will be owned by the
Housing Authority and subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency
for very low, low and moderate households. All units
subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency are required to be
preserved for the life of the project area through 2027.
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PROJECTED HOUSING INCREMENT
FISCAL YEAR 199111992 THROUGH 2O17/2018
03-Dec-91
TOWN CENTER
Annex
Orig
PALMA VILLAGE
APARTMENT
AREA 11
TOTAL
PROJECT 11
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROJECT 11
DEBT SERVICE
COMMITMENT
BALANCE
AREA 12
AREA 13
AVAILABLE
1991
2,021,689
1,122,314
747,000
0
2,397,003
896,022
0
3,293,025
1992
2,227,380
1,185,453
744,000
0
2,668,833
957,311
77,642
3,703,186
1993
2,397,655
1,269,285
745,000
0
2,921,940
1,014,248
139,782
4,075,970
1994
2,558,759
1,352,300
741,000
0
3,170,059
1,083,261
202,869
4,456,189
1995
2,722,783
1,422,178
140,000
0
3,404,961
1,155,634
248,065
4,808,060
1996
2,913,378
1,507,509
742,000
0
3,678,886
1,276,537
296,557
5,245,981
1997
3,117,314
1,597,959
739,000
0
3,976,273
1,397,591
348,581
5,722,446
1998
3,335,526
1,693,837
744,ON
0
4,285,363
1,537,350
404,387
6,127,100
1999
3,569,013
1,795,467
742,000
0
4,622,480
1,691,085.
457,432
6,770,997
2000 -
3,818,844
1,903,195
743,000
0
4,979,039
1,860,194
514,340
7,353,573
2001
4,086,163
2,017,387
743,000
0
5,360,550
2,046,213
573,538
7,980,301
2002
4,372,195
2,138,430
743,000
0
5,767,624
2,250,835
636,948
8,655,407
2003
4,678,248
2,266,736
743,000
0
6,201,984
2,475,918
704,868
9,382,770
2004
5,005,725
2,402,740
743,000
0
6,665,465
2,723,510
777,613
10,166,588
2005
5,351,126
2,546,964
743,000
0
7,160,030
2,995,861
855,523
11,011,414
2006
5,570,371
2,648,780
743,000
0
7,476,152
3,205,571
938,962
11,620,685
2001
5,793,186
2,754,732
743,000
0
7,804,918
3,429,961
1,024,448
12,259,327
2008
6,024,914
2,864,921
0
0
8,889,834
3,670,658
1,115,918
13,675,811
2009
6,265,910
2,979,518
0
0
9,245,428
3,926,962
1,213,791
14,386,181
2010
6,516,547
3,098,698
0
0
9,615,245
4,084,041
1,318,516
15,017,802
2011
6,777,208
3,222,646
0
0
9,999,855
4,247,402
1,430,571
15,677,828
2012
7,048,297
3,351,552
0
0
10,399,849
4,417,299
1,550,470
16,367,617
2013
7,330,229
3,485,614
0
0
10,815,843
4,593,990
1,678,762
17,088,595
2014
7,623,438
3,625,039
0
0
11,248,477
4,777,759
1,816,034
17,842,261
2015
7,928,375
3,770,040
0
0
11,698,416
4,968,860
1,962,915
18,630,191
2016
8,245,510
3,920,842
0
0
12,166,352
5,167,614
2,120,078
19,454,045
2017
8,575,331
4,077,676
0
0
12,653,806
5,374,319
2,288,243
20,315,568
2018
8,918,344
4,240,783
0
0
13,159,127
5,589,292
2,468,179
21,216,597
2019
9,275,078
4,410,414
0
0
13,685,492
5,812,863
2,660,710
22,159,065
2020
9,646,081
4,586,831
0
0
14,232,911
6,045,378
2,866,719
23,145,008
2021
10,031, 924
4,77e,304
0
0
14, 802, 228
6,287,193
3,087,148
24,176, 569
Assulptions,
1991-1995 Growth equals anticipated new construction plus 4t for all project areas.
Thereafter, growth rates are as follows,
Annex Project 11, 71 1996 to 2005, 4t 2006 to 2021.
Original Project 11, 61 1996 to 2005, 4t 2006 to 2021.
Project 12, 101 1996 to 2005, 71 2006 to 2009, 4t 2010 to 2021.
Project 13, per Rosenow Spevacek Group Inc Project Area 13 Report.
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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX (619) 340-0574
April 21, 1992
Mr. Mario Angel
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Housing Policy Development
1800 Third Street, Room 430
P.O. Box 952053
Sacramento, California 94252-2053
Re: Palm Desert Housing Element Amendment
Dear Mr. Angel:
The enclosed Exhibit "B" is the adopted amendment to the Palm Desert
Housing Element analyzing at -risk affordable housing. As the amendment
states there is only one project, Candlewood Apartments, potentially
subject to loss. All others, including San Tropez, are covered by
development agreements through the year 2015. In response to your
letter of October 31, 1991, I have estimated the cost of acquiring and
subsidizing Candlewood Apartments if the owners choose to terminate the
HUD contract.
I have also included our most recent projections for our entire housing
subsidy program through 2021. It includes costs on a project by project
basis, subsidy by individual unit type, and available revenues.
While we don't anticipate having to buy Candlewood in the near future,
we plan to acquire and subsidize over 2500 units in the 10 year period.
If you need further information or analysis, please give me a call at
(619) 776-6300 ext. 585.
Sincerely,
V
PHILIP DRELL
SENIOR PLANNER
/tm
Enclosure
wrr EXHIBIT "B"
G. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING ASSISTED HOUSING
Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989 amended Section 65583 of the
Government Code to require analysis and preserve existing
controlled low housing which is at risk of being lost over the next
ten year period (2002).
Controlled low and moderate income housing in the City of Palm
Desert falls into three basic categories: 1) Inclusionary programs
associated with the Senior Overlay, Affordable High Density Zone
and Government Code 65916 (some of which are financed with tax
exempt bonds); 2) Privately owned, federally assisted new
construction; and 3) Local agency, publicly owned and assisted
units.
1) Inclusionary Projects - All projects built under City of
Palm Desert inclusionary programs are subject to a recorded
development agreement controlling the required low/moderate
income units for a minimum period of 30 years regardless of
associated bond requirements. Projects approved after 1988
are controlled for the life of the facility with a minimum 30
years.- None of these agreements will expire before the year
2015. Of the 1071 units built under these programs, the
Riverside County Housing Authority has purchased 534 units and
has made offers on an additional 512 units for inclusion in
the Redevelopment 'Agency's rent subsidy program.
2) Privately Owned Federally Assisted Projects - The city
contains one private project financed and assisted under the
221(d)(4) program. Candlewood Apartments located at 74-000
Shadow Mountain Drive is a 30 one bedroom senior project with
26 units subsidized for low and very low income households.
The HUD contract runs through 2018. The owner has an option
to withdraw from the contract every five years. The next
option year is 1993. He has no intention of terminating the
contract before 2018 and has agreed to inform the city of any
change in plans. If and when the city was to become aware of
an intention to terminate the contract, the project would be
considered for acquisition as part of the Riverside County
Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency subsidy program.
The program uses tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by
the Riverside County Housing Authority to purchase existing
...,,projects and build new units which are subsidized by the
Redevelopment Agency according to Section 8 guidelines.
Based on similar projects recently purchased by the Housing
Authority, the 1991 market value of Candlewood Apartments is
3
$1.5 millio%r'"or $50,000/unit. An average
$349/month would be required to maintain
8 low and very low income rent schedule.
revenues for 1991-92 are $3.3 million.
housing revenues are projected to rise
will be capable of subsidizing 2500 very
income households.
per unit subsidy of
the existing Section �-
Total RDA housing
By the year 2000
to $7.3 million and
low, low and moderate
3) The Riverside County Housing Authority in partnership
with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency currently owns 598
units. By 1995 at least 1359 units will be owned by the
Housing Authority and subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency
for very low, low and moderate households. All units
subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency are required to be
preserved for the life of the project area through 2027.
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PROJECTED HOUSING INCREMENT
FISCAL YEAR 1991/1992 THROUGH 2O1712618
TOWN CENTER
Annei
Orig
FALMA VILLAGE
APARTMENT
AREA 11
TOTAL
PROJECT 11
PROJECT 11
DEBT SERVICE
COKKITMENT
BALANCE
AREA 12
AREA 13
AVAILABLE
1991
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,021,689
1,122,314
747,000
0
2,397,003
896,022
0
3,293,025
1992
2,227,380
1,185, 453
744,000
0
2,668,833
957,311
77,042
3,703,186
1993
2,397,655
1,269,285
745,000
0
2,921,940
1,014,248
139,782
4,075,970
1994
2,558,759
1,352,300
741,000
0
3,170,059
1,083,261
202,869
4,456,189
1995
2,722,783
1,422,178
740,000
0
3,404,961
1,155,034
248,065
4,808,060
1996
2,913,378
1,507,509
742,000
0
3,678,886
1,274,537
296,557
5,245,981
1997
3,117,314
1,597,959
739,000
0
3,976,273
1,397,591
348,581
5,722,446
1998
3,335,526
1,693,837
744,000
0
4,285,363
1,537,350
404,387
6, 227,100
1999
3,569,013
1,795,467
742,000
0
4,622,480
1,691,085,
457,432
6,770,997
2000
3,818,844
1,903,195
743,000
0
4,979,439
1,860,194
514,348
7,353,573 '
2001
4,086,163
2,017,387
743,008
0
5,360,550
2,046,213
573,538
7,980,301
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4,372,195
2,138,430
743,080
0
5,767,624
2,250,835
636,948
8,655,407
2803
4,678,248
2,266,736
743,000
0
6,201,984
2,475,918
704,868
9,382,770 i
2004
5,005,725
2,402,740
743,000
0
6,665,465
2,723,510
777,613
10,166,588
2005
5,356,126
2,546,904
743,000
0
7,160,030
2,995,861
855,523
11,011,414
2006
5,570,371
2,648,780
743, 000
0
7,476,152
3,205,571
938,962
11, 620, 685
2007
5,793,186
2,754,732
743,000
0
7,804,918
3,429,961
1,024,448
12,259,327
2008
6,024,914
2,864,921
0
0
8,889,834
3,670,158
1,115,918
13,675,811
2009
6,265,910
2,979,518
0
0
9,245,428
3,926,962
1,213,791
14,386,181
2010
6,516,547
3,098,698
0
0
9,615,245
4,084,041
1,318,516
15,017,802 -
2011
i,777,208
3,222,646
0
0
9,999,855
4,247,02
1,430,571
15, 677, 828
2012
7,048,297
3,351,552
0
0
10,399,849
4,417,299
1,550,470
16,367,617
2013
7,330,229
3,485,614
0
0
10,815,843
4,593,990
1,678,762
17,088,595
2014
7,623,438
3,625,039
0
0
11,248,477
4,777,750
1,816,034
17,842,261
2015
7,928,375
3,770,040
0
0
11,698,416
4,968,860
1,962,915
18,630,191
2016
8,245,510
3,920,842
0
0
12,166, 352
5,167, 614
2,126,678
19, 454,045
2017
8,575,331
4,077,676
0
0
12,653,006
5,374,319
2,288,243
20,315,568
2018
8,918,344
4,240,783
0
0
13,159,127
5,589,292
2,468,179
21, 216, 597
2019
9,275,078
4,410,414
0
0
13,685,492
5,812,863
2,660,710
22,159,065
2020
9,646,081
4,586,831
0
0
14,232,911
6,045,378
2,866,719
23,145,008
2021
10,031, 924
4,770,304
0
0
14, 802, 228
6,287,193
3,087,148
24,176, 569
Assulptions:
1991-1995 Growth equals anticipated new construction plus 4t for all project areas.
Thereafter, growth rates are as follovs:
Annet Project 11, 71 1996 to 2085, 4t 2006 to 2021.
Original Project 11, 61 1996 to 2005, 41 2006 to 2021.
Project 12, 101 1996 to 2005, 71 2006 to 2009, 4% 2016 to 2621,
Project 13, per Rosenow Spevacek Group Inc Project Area 13 Report.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
Negative Declaration(j�
TO: (X) Riverside Co. Clerk/Recorder ( ) Secretary for Resources
3470 12th Street 1416 Ninth St., Rm 1311
Riverside, CA 92501 Sacramento, CA 95814
FROM: CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section
21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
Project Title/Common Name: GPA 92-1
Date of Project Approval: February 13, 1992
State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted): N/A
Contact Person: Philip Drell
Project Location: N/A
Project Description: Amendment to General Plan Housing Element adding
an analysis of existing low income assisted housing at risk of being
lost over the next ten years in compliance with Government Code Section
65583.
This is to advise that the City of Palm Desert has made the following
determinations regarding the above described project:
1. The project ( ) will, (X) will not, have a significant effect on
the environment.
2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared in connection
with this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
X A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant
to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the Negative Declaration may
be examined at the above city hall address.
3. Mitigation measures (X) were, ( ) were not, made a condition of the
approval of the project.
4. A statement of Overriding Considerations ( ) was, (X) was not,
ted for thisproject.
Signature Title
D a Y4f or Filing N9q 09d=VanMtCaiYE?eRi�n**1on
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Attachment 1
California Department of Fish and Game
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De Minimis Impact Finding
Project Title/Location (include county):
GPA 92-1, City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside
Project Description:
Amendment to the General Plan Housing Element adding an analysis of
existing low income assisted housing at risk of being lost over the next
ten years in compliance with Government Code Section 65583.
Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary):
The amendment involves programs to preserve existing housing and does
not involve new development and therefore does not impact any wildlife
resources in the city.
Certification:
I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above finding
and that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an
adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the
Fish and Game Code.
A ON A. DIAZ
Title: Assistant City Manager/
Director of Community Dev.
Lead Agency: City of Palm Desert
Date: February 28, 1992
Section 711.4, Fish and Game Code
DFG:12/90
CEQA3(1/91)
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
'%✓ Negative Declaration *4101
TO: (X) Riverside Co. Clerk/Recorder ( ) Secretary for Resources
3470 12th Street 1416 Ninth St., Rm 1311
Riverside, CA 92501 Sacramento, CA 95814
FROM: CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section
21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
Project Title/Common Name: GPA 92-1
Date of Project Approval: February 13, 1992
State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted): N/A
Contact Person: Philip Drell
Project Location: N/A
Project Description: Amendment to General Plan Housing Element adding
an analysis of existing low income assisted housing at risk of being
lost over the next ten years in compliance with Government Code Section
65583.
This is to advise that the City of Palm Desert has made the following
determinations regarding the above described project:
1. The project ( ) will, (X) will not, have a significant effect on
the environment.
2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared in connection
with this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
X A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant
to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the Negative Declaration may
be examined at the above city hall address.
3. Mitigation measures (X) were, ( ) were not, made a condition of the
approval of the project.
4. A statement of Overriding Considerations ( ) was, (X) was not,
radyted for this project.
Signature
Title
Date Received for Filing
Please return date -stamped copy in the enclosed envelope.
In
V40e Attachment 1
California Department of Fish and Game
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De Minimis Impact Finding
Project Title/Location (include county):
GPA 92-1, City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside
Project Description:
Amendment to the General Plan Housing Element adding an analysis of
existing low income assisted housing at risk of being lost over the next
ten years in compliance with Government Code Section 65583.
Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary):
The amendment involves programs to preserve existing housing and does
not involve new development and therefore does not impact any wildlife
resources in the city.
Certification:
I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above finding
and that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an
adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the
Fish and Game Code.
A ON A. DIAZ
Title: Assistant City Manager/
Director of Community Dev.
Lead Agency: City of Palm Desert
Date: February 28, 1992
Section 711.4, Fish and Game Code
DFG:12/90
CEQA3(1/91)
INVENTORY NO. 34343
CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Riverside OWE FXACH'BEFORE DEPOSITING 25.00 25.00
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6tate of California
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
W o OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
1400 TENTH STREET
SACRAMENTO 95814
PETE WILSON
GOVERNOR
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February 25, 1992
Mr. Ramon A. Diaz
Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260-2578
RE: Palm Desert's General Plan Extension Request
Dear Mr. Diaz:
This letter is to inform you that I have conditionally
approved the City of Palm Desert's general plan extension request.
This extension is granted for a term of one year, beginning
February 21, 1992 and ending February 20, 1993 or upon adoption of
all the affected elements of the general plan, whichever occurs
first. The extension applies to all elements of the general plan,
except the housing element.
As the basis for granting this extension, I refer to the
findings made by the Palm Desert City Council in Resolution No.
92-2. I have determined that the resolution and the additional
explanatory and supporting data submitted to me by the city comply
with Government Code Section 65361. The grant of an extension
under Section 65361 and its relevant subsections releases the city
from the requirement that it maintain a complete and adequate
general plan.
In accordance with the powers granted me by Section 65361, I
have made this extension subject to certain conditions which will
ensure compliance with planning and zoning laws. A further
purpose of these conditions is to avoid foreclosing the city's
planning options during the general plan update process. The
following conditions shall be effective immediately and shall
remain in effect during the term of this extension. I reserve the
right to amend the conditions, if necessary, at any time during
this period.
CONDITIONS:
1. The city shall not amend its existing general plan or adopt
any specific plan during the period of this extension, except
as may be necessary to:
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Mr. Ramon A. Diaz
February 25, 1992
Page 2
(a) Comply with a specific State or federal requirement,
such as the California Hazardous Waste Management Act or
adoption of a water conserving landscaping ordinance.
(b) Revise or implement administrative or impact fees
pursuant to the California Government Code.
2. The city shall not approve any zone change or discretionary
land use project outside of its current sphere of influence.
3. The city shall not approve any change in zoning unless it
makes written findings, based on substantial evidence in the
record, that: (i) the project is consistent with the
existing Palm Desert general plan and any applicable specific
plan, (ii) there is a reasonable probability the project will
be consistent with the proposed general plan, and (iii) there
is little or no probability the project will be detrimental
to or interfere with the future adopted general plan.
4. (a) The city may approve a discretionary land use project,
as defined below, only when it makes written findings, based
on substantial evidence in the record, that: (1) the project
is consistent with the existing Palm Desert general plan and
any applicable specific plan, (2) the project is consistent
with the Palm Desert zoning ordinance, (3) there is a
reasonable probability the project will be consistent with
the proposed general plan, and (4) there is little or no
probability the project will be detrimental to or interfere
with the future adopted general plan.
(b) "Discretionary land use project" is defined as a
tentative subdivision map (including major subdivisions and
parcel maps), development agreement, conditional use permit,
precise plan, or capital improvements project. Minor
projects such as home occupation permits, zone variances and
adjustments, and architectural commission reviews, although
discretionary in nature, are excluded from this definition.
"City" is defined as the City Council and any other city
official, commission, or individual delegated administrative
responsibility under city ordinance or policy.
5. The city shall comply with the California Environmental
Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and
all other State and city regulations and policies, as
applicable.
Mr. Ramon A. Diaz
February 25, 1992
Page 3
6. The city shall submit a copy of the draft general plan and
draft environmental impact report for that plan to the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research prior to
consideration by the city planning commission.
I am willing to discuss these conditions or other aspects of
this extension if you believe they are not well taken or
advisable. In any event, if you have any questions pertaining to
this extension, please contact Terry Rivasplata of my office at
(916) 445-4831.
Sincerely,
RICHARD SYBERT
Director
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DENowdTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELO"*ENT
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
II. REQUEST: Amendment to the General Plan Housing Element adding
an analysis of existing low income assisted housing
at risk of being lost over the next ten years.
III. APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
IV. CASE NO: GPA 92-1
V. DATE: February 13, 1992
VI. CONTENTS:
A.
B.
A. Staff Recommendation.
B. Discussion.
C. Draft Resolution No.
D. Planning Commission Minutes dated January 7, 1992.
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1553.
F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated January 7, 1992.
G. Related maps and/or exhibits.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 92 _16 approving GPA 92-1.
DISCUSSION:
Section 65583 of the Government Code was amended in 1989 to require
housing elements to contain an analysis of existing assisted
housing at risk of being lost in a ten year period through
expiration of HUD contracts or other rental controls.
Only one project, Candlewood Apartments, is at risk of loss during
the ten year period. The project is covered by a HUD contract
through 2018 although the owner has the option to withdraw at five
year intervals. The owner has expressed an intention to maintain
the contract through its entire term. If he were to withdraw, the
city and redevelopment agency would consider acquiring the project
to preserve the low income units.
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the wooden fence and have it hauled away, and Mr. Brien
would put up the block wall. He indicated that he was
willing to do this to keep peace in the family.
Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to address the
commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal.
MR. LEE BARRY, the property owner behind the proposed
project, informed commission that he did not recall
agreeing to tear down the fence and haul it away but felt
it could be worked out later. He indicated that the
Jefferson's next door to him, whose property line also
backed up to the applicant's property although not as
much as to his, were not in town and he had explained the
situation to them and did not feel they had a problem.
Mr. Barry said that he would tear down the fence if Mr.
Brien would haul it away.
Mr. Brien distributed some pictures to the commission of
the property in question showing the fences involved.
Commissioner Downs recommended that Mr. Barry tear down the
fence and Mr. Brien haul it away and install the block wall.
Mr. Brien concurred that he would do this.
Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony and asked for
any comments by commission.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Spiegel,
adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0.
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Spiegel,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1552, approving
PP 91-15, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-0.
E. Case No. GPA 92-1 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for approval of an amendment to
the General Plan Housing Element adding
an analysis of existing low income
assisted housing at risk of being lost
over the next ten years.
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PALM DESERT PLANNING`�OMMISSION
JANUARY 7, 1992
VIII.
IX.
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Mr. Drell explained that there was a change in the housing law
that required the city to analyze the existing housing stock
and decide which projects could be lost because of contracts
with H.U.D. or assisted housing that expire periodically. He
noted that in Palm Desert there was only one project which was
in that category--Candlewood Apartments owned by Dick
Oliphant. He indicated that Mr. Oliphant had a contract
through the year 2018 and did not feel Mr. Oliphant had any
intention of giving up that option. Mr. Drell noted that
Exhibit B had the required paragraphs that the law specifies
and had been reviewed by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development and was found to be in substantial
compliance.
Chairperson Whitlock opened the public hearing and asked if
anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the
proposal. There was no one and the public testimony was
closed.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff.
Carried 5-0.
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1553,
recommending approval of GPA 92-1 to city council. Carried
5-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MS. DIANE DUNN, 77-777 Country Club Drive, introduced herself
to the commission and said that she was Dan Ehrler's new
assistant and would be attending the planning commission
meetings.
MS. RUTH GUIBERSON, 44-875 San Antonio Circle in Palm Desert,
addressed the commission regarding Case No. PP/CUP 90-5
Amendment. Chairperson Whitlock explained to Ms. Guiberson
that this case was at the city council level and the planning
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rL�- :vllv(, L.UMMIjSIUN RE60LUTION Nn. 1553
A RESOLUTI_ OF THE PLANNING COMMISS OF THE CITY
OF PALM DERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT AMENDMENT ADDING AN ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM
DEALING WITH ASSISTED LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS AT
RISK OF BEING LOST DURING THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
CASE NO. GPA 92-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 7th day of January, 1992, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact and General Plan Housing Element Amendment adding an analysis and
program dealing with assisted low income housing units at risk of being
lost during the next ten years; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-8911, in that the director
of community development has determines' that the project will not have
an adverse impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been
prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said planning commission did find that the amendment complies with
Section 65583 of the Government Code as amended.
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 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit
"A" and GPA 92-1 Exhibit "B" are hereby recommended for
approval to city council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 7th, day of January, 1992, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secotary
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: GPA 92-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Amendment to the General Plan Housing
Element adding an analysis of existing low income assisted housing at
risk of being lost over the next ten years.
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 document the reasons in support of this finding.
Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
1 January 7, 1992
RAMON A. DIAZ I DATE
DIRECTOR OF CO DEVELOPMENT
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EXHIBIT "B" NOW
G. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING ASSISTED HOUSING
Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989 amended Section 65583 of the
Government Code to require analysis and preserve existing
controlled low housing which is at risk of being lost over the next
ten year period (2002).
Controlled low and moderate income housing in the City of Palm
Desert falls into three basic categories: 1) Inclusionary programs
associated with the Senior Overlay, Affordable High Density Zone
and Government Code 65916 (some of which are financed with tax
exempt bonds); 2) Privately owned, federally assisted new
construction; and 3) Local agency, publicly owned and assisted
units.
1) Inclusionary Projects - All projects built under City of
Palm Desert inclusionary programs are subject to a recorded
development agreement controlling the required low/moderate
income units for a minimum period of 30 years regardless of
associated bond requirements. Projects approved after 1988
are controlled for the life of the facility with a minimum 30
years.- None of these agreements will expire before the year
2015. Of the 1071 units built under these programs, the
Riverside County Housing Authority has purchased 534 units and
has made offers on an additional 512 units for inclusion in
the Redevelopment Agency's rent subsidy program.
2) Privately Owned Federally Assisted Projects - The city
contains one private project financed and assisted under the
221(d)(4) program. Candlewood Apartments located at 74-000
Shadow Mountain Drive is a 30 one bedroom senior project with
26 units subsidized for low and very low income households.
The HUD contract runs through 2018. The owner has an option
to withdraw from the contract every five years. The next
option year is 1993. He has no intention of terminating the
contract before 2018 and has agreed to inform the city of any
change in plans. If and when the city was to become aware of
an intention to terminate the contract, the project would be
considered for acquisition as part of the Riverside County
Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency subsidy program.
The program uses tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by
the Riverside County Housing Authority to purchase existing
projects and build new units which are subsidized by the
Redevelopment Agency according to Section 8 guidelines.
Based on similar projects recently purchased by the Housing
Authority, the 1991 market value of Candlewood Apartments is
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$1.5 million or $50,000/unit. An average per unit subsidy of
$349/month would be required to maintain the existing Section
8 low and very low income rent schedule. Total RDA housing
revenues for 1991-92 are $3.3 million. By the year 2000
housing revenues are projected to rise to $7.3 million and
will be capable of subsidizing 2500 very low, low and moderate
income households.
3) The Riverside County Housing Authority in pZrtnership
with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency currently owns 598
units. By 1995 at least 1359 units will be owned by the
Housing Authority and subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency
for very low, low and moderate households. All units
subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency are required to be
preserved for the life of the project area through 2027.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEP' rMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELC ENT
STAFF REPORT 14000,
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: January 7, 1992
SE NO: GPA 92-1
REQUEST: Amendment to the General Plan Housing Element adding an
analysis of existing low income assisted housing at risk
of being lost over the next ten years.
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
I. BACKGROUND:
Section 65583 of the Government Code was amended in 1989 to require
housing elements to contain an analysis of existing assisted
housing at risk of being lost in a ten year period through
expiration of HUD contracts or other rental controls.
Only one project, Candlewood Apartments, is at risk of loss during
the ten year period. The project is covered by a HUD contract
through 2018 although the owner has the option to withdraw at five
year intervals. The owner has expressed an intention to maintain
the contract through its entire term. If he were to withdraw, the
city and redevelopment agency would consider acquiring the project
to preserve the low income units.
II. RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt findings and Planning Commission Resolution No.
recommending to city council approval of GPA 92-1.
III. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft resolution.
B. Legal notice.
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TELEPHONE (619)346-0611
February 6, 1992
FAX (619) 340-0574
Mr. Antero Rivasplata, AICP
State of California Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Re: Palm Desert's General Plan Extension Request
Dear Mr. Rivasplata:
Enclosed you will find the materials you requested in evaluating our
request for a general plan update extension period.
The city does not have or anticipate the enactment of any interim or
moratorium ordinance during our general plan revision.
The citizen presentation meetings tentatively scheduled for May -June
will be public planning workshops. The intent of these meetings are
that they will be conducted as informal discussion meetings.
Presentations will be made, questions answered, and issues discussed.
Public hearings will be held after these forums before the planning
commission and city council. The meetings of the steering committee and
any other group will be open to the public. However, the taking of
public comments will probably not be done during these sessions.
I have enclosed a list of currently approved projects, as well as a list
of some developments that the city will be processing.
Projects in progress (see map):
A. SECTION 4
Proposed conference center and public golf course facility. The
city has acquired some 200 acres in the area identified. It is our
intention to develop a public golf course--27 holes, conference
center, and other facilities to be determined. These uses are
currently permitted by the existing zoning, and public hearings
will be required.
ML ANTERO RIVASPLATA; AICP
OFFICE OF PLANNING ANI itESEARCH *NAW
FEBRUARY 6, 1992
B. EL PASEO RETAIL
This site will contain retail stores and provide public parking,
some 200-250 excess spaces to offset possible existing parking
deficiencies. The site is zoned for the project and will require
public hearings.
C. HIGHWAY 111 RETAIL/OFFICE
This land is already zoned for regional commercial uses and plans
for its development have been under discussion and formal submittal
should occur with the next few months.
D. TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS
Currently there have been three or four tentative tract maps
totaling 520 units.
The principle planning issues in Palm Desert appear to be:
A. Affordable housing
B. Protection of the hillsides
C. Circulation and public transit
D. Air quality
E. Water conservation
I trust the information that has been provided will enable you to review
our request.
If you need any further information, please feel free to call.
Ver truly yours,
LA. DIAZ
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 FAX (619) 340-0574
January 13, 1992
California State Office of Planning
and Research
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Attn: Mr. Bob Cervantes
Dear Mr. Cervantes:
Enclosed is a copy of Palm Desert City Council Resolution 92-2
requesting a time extension for our city to update its General Plan.
I believe that the enclosed resolution and the exhibit which was part
of the resolution meet the requirements of Government Code Section
65361.
Please feel free to ask for any additional information or material you
may need to evaluate this request.
Very truly yours,
•RAMON A. DIAZ
ASSISTANT CITY MA AGER/
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Enclosure
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO
UPDATE ITS ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN FOR THE
DIRECTOR OF THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING
AND RESEARCH.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has -a valid adopted general plan,
and that plan should be updated for the reasons enumerated in the staff
report dated January 9, 1992, and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Desert City Council has made the following
findings:
1. The local review process policy adopted by the city while
designed to assure extensive community -wide citizen
involvement, the process lengthens the time necessary to
complete the updating.
2. The city's cooperation and combined planning efforts with
adjoining cities, the local council of governments, county,
and regional agencies, - also extends the time required to
update the general plan.
3. The tremendous growth and territorial extension of the city
since the general plan's adoption has not allowed the update
of its plan as frequently as desired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Palm Desert, California, requests a one year time extension to update
its adopted general plan from the California Director of the Office of
Planning and Research.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this 9th, day of January, 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, CRITES, SNYDER, WILSON, KELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE C
RI HARD S. K LL , May
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SHEILA R. GIL%-IGAN, y Clerk
City of Palm Desert ,k alifornia
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2 EXHIBIT A
• �"` CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY -DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager and City Council.
FROM: Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
DATE: January 9, 1992
SUBJECT: Updating the Palm Desert. General Plan
Recently, some questions have been raised concerning the adequacy of the
city's general plan. The current city general plan was adopted in 1981.
The Housing Element has been•updated'and received clearance from the
State Office of Planning and Research. While all elements of a general
plan carry the same weight, the housing element is the one that in
recent times seems to have received the greatest emphasis. For example,
state law precludes us from asking for a time extension to update the
plan if our housing element were not in order. -
The current general plan has and continues to serve us well. However,
after ten years, the development of the regional mall, a resort hotel,
the Palm Valley Channel, Civic Center Park, etc., has made the updating
of the plan appropriate.
While the updating is occurring it is important that the orderly
processing of applications continue. This is even more important in
today's economy.
In order to be sure that the city can continue processing application
requests, a time extension from the State Office of Planning and.
Research is recommended. The law provides in Section 65361 (e) that:
During the extension of time specified in this
section, the city or county is not subject to the
requirement that a complete and adequate general
plan be adopted, the requirement that it be adopted
within a specific period of time, or the
requirements of state law that its decisions be
consistent with those portions of the general plan
for which an extension has been granted...
In short, state law provides governmental agencies the opportunity to
update their general plans without the threat of litigation preventing
or delaying needed and wanted improvements or projects.
Government Code Section 65361, which provides the opportunity to request
a time extension, setforth the application requirements.
CITY MANAGER/CITY COUNCIL
PALM DESERT GENERAL P'
JANUARY 9, 1992
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1. A public hearing must be held.
2. A resolution adopted identifying the reasons for the request and
supporting one or more of the required findings in Section
65361(a).
3. A detailed budget and schedule for the updating program is
required.
4. A set of policies and procedures that assure that developments
permitted during this period will be consistent with the plan under
consideration must also be identified.
This evening we are holding the public hearing required of Section 65361
(c) (1); and the resolution attached hereto fulfills that particular
requirement.
Also attached to the report are Attachments A and B. Attachment A is
the budget and schedule for the preparation of the updating; Attachment
B sets forth recommended policies and procedures for processing
applications during this period.
RAMON A. DIAZ
ASSISTANT CITY
DIRECTOR OF
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-2 ATTACHMENT A
BUDGET AND SCHEDULE
It is anticipated that the program will take about 17 months for
completion. The staff devoted to the project will consist of a senior
planner, assistant planner, and the Director of Community Development.
In addition, staff from other departments may be called in from time to
time to assist on the project. All city department heads will
participate to a greater or lesser degree in the process.
In terms of budgetary expenditures all city personnel are on salary, and
the vast majority of those who would participate in the program are
exempt employees. The major budgetary expenditure would be salary only.
Additional funds will include $20,000 - $25,OQO-for printing and $50,000
- $70,000 for outside technical consultants;' and- appropriations will be
requested.at the appropriate time.
Representatives from the Office of Planning and Research indicated that
identifying the positions and salaries of those involved in the update
would be sufficient.
POSITION MONTHLY SALARY
ACM/Director of Community Development $5,403
Senior Planner 3,745
Associate Planner 3,481
Assistant Planner 3,128
Other positions which will participate from time to time in the program
include:
POSITION MONTHLY SALARY
ACM/Director of Community Development $5,403
ACM/Director of Public Works/City Engineer 5,403
ACM/Director of Economic Development 5,403
Director of Code Compliance 3,801
Environmental Conservation Manager 3,782
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
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ATTACHMENT B
PROGRAM.
In updating Llic: yoneral plan extensive citizen involvement and
contribution has always been the foundation for Palm Desert's planning
programs. In addition to the planning commission, the various city
commissions shall participate in the process; these include:
Architectural Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Public Safety Commission
Civic Arts Committee
City Trails Committee
Art in Public Places Committee
There is also the possibility of a steering committee made up
chairpersons of each of the above boards.
Input will also be sought from the Chamber of Commerce,
Realtors and other organized groups within the city.
Board of
Because this is an updating activity rather than a new plan, a different
approach than the normal multi -citizen committee approach is -
recommended.
First, in order to assure ourselves that we are addressing current
citizen concerns the Haute Line for February will contain a form which
will allow residents of *the city to identify their areas of concern that
they would like addressed in 'the update program. The Haute Line is
received by every resident of the city.
Secondly, a series of general plan presentations will be made to inform
the residents of the current plan and the proposed update. The city
would be divided into areas for presentation; while anyone can attend,
dividing the city will assure that we have adequate seating for each
presentation.
Once the citizens concerns are identified a report outlining those areas
shall be presented to the council, and they will then identify their
areas or issues they feel should be examined.
Staff will then take these issues
current general plan addresses these
are applicable and achievable today.
and prepare a report on how the
concerns, and if the 1981 answers
During this time staff will also review the entire current general plan
to assure that internal consistency is present. As part of this program
we shall contact parties that in the past have voiced concern over the
current general plan and request their assistance in identifying any
internal inconsistencies that require clarification.
ATTACHMENT 8
This. report shall then be presented to -the previously identified city.•
boards and commission for their review and recommendation to the `
planning commission. 1
After planning commission review it is proposed that a series of public
meetings be held to inform and discuss with the public the commission's
proposed report to council. After these meetings the report will go to
council for .final comment. After council review the proposed updated
general plan will be scheduled for public hearing before the planning
commission.
After the planning commission hearing the updated general plan will be
before the council for hearing and eventual adoption.
To assure. that developments permitted during this period will be
consistent with the plan under consideration a specific finding shall
be required that the proposal is consistent with the development
policies, goals and objectives being considered. If necessary, the
commission may refer a particular application to the steering committee
for review if it finds it necessary.
The tentative update schedule is as follows:
I. Questionnaire in Haute Line - February issue
II. Review of current General Plan by staff - 8 weeks: 1 February
1992 to 1 April 1992
III. Report to Planning 'Commission and Council on Haute line
Responses -May, 1992
IV. Citizen presentations on General Plan Update and Haute Line
Responses: May -June 1992
V. Meeting with city boards and commissions, and general. plan
update steering committee: August, 1992
VI. Staff preparation proposed general plan update: September -
November, 1992
VII. Review of the proposed plan by steering committee, planning
commission, city council - December, 1992
VIll. Preparation of plan and environmental impact report: January -
March, 1993
IX.
Hearings
before planning
commission: April, 1993
X.
Adoption
by council: May,
1993
CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION N0. 92-2
DEFTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELO1wYENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager and City Council
FROM: Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
DATE: January 9, 1992
SUBJECT: Updating the Palm Desert General Plan
Recently, some questions have been raised concerning the adequacy of the
city's general plan. The current city general plan was adopted in 1981.
The Housing Element has been updated and received clearance from the
State Office of Planning and Research. While all elements of a general
plan carry the same weight, the housing element is the one that in
recent times seems to have received the greatest emphasis. For example,
state law precludes us from asking for a time extension to update the
plan if our housing element were not in order.
The current general plan has and continues to serve us well. However,
after ten years, the development of the regional mall, a resort hotel,
the Palm Valley Channel, Civic Center Park, etc., has made the updating
of the plan appropriate.
While the updating is occurring it is important that the orderly
processing of applications continue. This is even more important in
today's economy.
In order to be sure that the city can continue processing application
requests, a time extension from the State Office of Planning and
Research is recommended. The law provides in Section 65361 (e) that:
During the extension of time specified in this
section, the city or county is not subject to the
requirement that a complete and adequate general
plan be adopted, the requirement that it be adopted
within a specific period of time, or the
requirements of state law that its decisions be
consistent with those portions of the general plan
for which an extension has been granted...
In short, state law provides governmental agencies the opportunity to
update their general plans without the threat of litigation preventing
or delaying needed and wanted improvements or projects.
Government Code Section 65361, which provides the opportunity to request
a time extension, setforth the application requirements.
CITY COUNCIL ANION:
APPROVED V DENIED
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CITY MANAGER/CITY CO*"tCIL RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
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JANUARY 9, 1992
1. A public hearing must be held.
2. A resolution adopted identifying the reasons for the request and
supporting one or more of the required findings in Section
65361(a).
3. A detailed budget and schedule for the updating program is
required.
4. A set of policies and procedures that assure that developments
permitted during this period will be consistent with the plan under
consideration must also be identified.
This evening we are holding the public hearing required of Section 65361
(c) (1); and the resolution attached hereto fulfills that particular
requirement.
Also attached to the report are Attachments A and B. Attachment A is
the budget and schedule for the preparation of the updating; Attachment
B sets forth recommended policies and procedures for processing
applications during this period.
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DIRECTOR OF COMM ITY
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ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
*ftw* BUDGET AND SCHEDULE
It is anticipated that the program will take about 17 months for
completion. The staff devoted to the project will consist of a senior
planner, assistant planner, and the Director of Community Development.
In addition, staff from other departments may be called in from time to
time to assist on the project. All city department heads will
participate to a greater or lesser degree in the process.
In terms of budgetary expenditures all city personnel are on salary, and
the vast majority of those who would participate in the program are
exempt employees. The major budgetary expenditure would be salary only.
Additional funds will include $20,000 - $25,000 for printing and $50,000
- $70,000 for outside technical consultants; and appropriations will be
requested at the appropriate time.
Representatives from the Office of Planning and Research indicated that
identifying the positions and salaries of those involved in the update
would be sufficient.
PnGTTTnN
MONTHLY SALARY
ACM/Director of Community Development $5,403
Senior Planner 3,745
Associate Planner 3,481
Assistant Planner 3,128
Other positions which will participate from time to time in the program
include:
POSITION MONTHLY SALARY
ACM/Director of Community Development $5,403
ACM/Director of Public Works/City Engineer 5,403
ACM/Director of Economic Development 5,403
Director of Code Compliance 3,801
Environmental Conservation Manager 3,782
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
ATTACHMENT B
PROGRAM
a
In updating the general plan extensive citizen involvement and
contribution has always been the foundation for Palm Desert's planning
programs. In addition to the planning commission, the various city
commissions shall participate in the process; these include:
Architectural Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Public Safety Commission
Civic Arts Committee
City Trails Committee
Art in Public Places Committee
There is also the possibility of a steering committee made up of the
chairpersons of each of the above boards.
Input will also be sought from the Chamber of Commerce, Board of
Realtors and other organized groups within the city.
Because this is an updating activity rather than a new plan, a different
approach than the normal multi -citizen committee approach is
recommended.
First, in order to assure ourselves that we are addressing current
citizen concerns the Haute Line for February will contain a form which
will allow residents of the city to identify their areas of concern that
they would like addressed in the update program. The Haute Line is
received by every resident of the city.
Secondly, a series of general plan presentations will be made to inform
the residents of the current plan and the proposed update. The city
would be divided into areas for presentation; while anyone can attend,
dividing the city will assure that we have adequate seating for each
presentation.
Once the citizens concerns are identified a report outlining those areas
shall be presented to the council, and they will then identify their
areas or issues they feel should be examined.
Staff will then take these issues and prepare a report on how the
current general plan addresses these concerns, and if the 1981 answers
are applicable and achievable today.
During this time staff will also review the entire current general plan
to assure that internal consistency is present. As part of this program
we shall contact parties that in the past have voiced concern over the
current general plan and request their assistance in identifying any
internal inconsistencies that require clarification.
ATTACHMENT B RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
This report shall then be presented to the previously identified city
boards and commission for their review and recommendation to the
planning commission.
After planning commission review it is proposed that a series of public
meetings be held to inform and discuss with the public the commission's
proposed report to council. After these meetings the report will go to
council for final comment. After council review the proposed updated
general plan will be scheduled for public hearing before the planning
commission.
After the planning commission hearing the updated general plan will be
before the council for hearing and eventual adoption.
To assure that developments permitted during this period will be
consistent with the plan under consideration a specific finding shall
be required that the proposal is consistent with the development
policies, goals and objectives being considered. If necessary, the
commission may refer a particular application to the steering committee
for review if it finds it necessary.
The tentative update schedule is as follows:
I. Questionnaire in Haute Line - February issue
II. Review of current General Plan by staff - 8 weeks: 1 February
1992 to 1 April 1992
III. Report to Planning Commission and Council on Haute line
Responses -May, 1992
IV. Citizen presentations on General Plan Update and Haute Line
Responses: May -June 1992
V. Meeting with city boards and commissions, and general plan
update steering committee: August, 1992
VI. Staff preparation proposed general plan update: September -
November, 1992
VII. Review of the proposed plan by steering committee, planning
commission, city council - December, 1992
VIII. Preparation of plan and environmental impact report: January -
March, 1993
IX. Hearings before planning commission: April, 1993
X. Adoption by council: May, 1993
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
a CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO
UPDATE ITS ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN FOR THE
DIRECTOR OF THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING
AND RESEARCH.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has a valid adopted general plan,
and that plan should be updated for the reasons enumerated in the staff
report dated January 9, 1992, and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Desert City Council has made the following
findings:
1. The local review process policy adopted by the city while
designed to assure extensive community -wide citizen
involvement, the process lengthens the time necessary to
complete the updating.
2. The city's cooperation and combined planning efforts with
adjoining cities, the local council of governments, county,
and regional agencies, also extends the time required to
update the general plan.
3. The tremendous growth and territorial extension of the city
since the general plan's adoption has not allowed the update
of its plan as frequently as desired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Palm Desert, California, requests a one year time extension to update
its adopted general plan from the California Director of the Office of
Planning and Research.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this day of 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RICHARD S. KELLY, Mayor
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TELEPHONE (619)346-0611
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF ACTION
Date: January 9, 1992
City of Palm Desert
Re: � A 92-1
FAX (619) 340-0574
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your
request and taken the following action at its meeting of January 7,
1992.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF GPA 92-1 TO CITY COUNCIL BY
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1553. CARRIED 5-0.
Any appeal of the above action may be made in
of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
of the date of the decision.
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PALM DESERT PLANNI COMMISSION
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION Nn, 1553
A RESOLUTI OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT AMENDMENT ADDING AN ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM
DEALING WITH ASSISTED LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS AT
RISK OF BEING LOST DURING THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
CASE NO. GPA 92-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 7th day of January, 1992, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact and General Plan Housing Element Amendment adding an analysis and
program dealing with assisted low income housing units at risk of being
lost during the next ten years; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director
of community development has determined that the project will not have
an adverse impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been
prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said planning commission did find that the amendment complies with
Section 65583 of the Government Code as amended.
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 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit
"A" and GPA 92-1 Exhibit "B" are hereby recommended for
approval to city council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 7th, day of January, 1992, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec ary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1553
EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: GPA 92-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Amendment to the General Plan Housing
Element adding an analysis of existing low income assisted housing at
risk of being lost over the next ten years.
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 document the reasons in support of this finding.
Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ
DIRECTOR OF C
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EXHIBIT "B"
G. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING ASSISTED HOUSING
Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989 amended Section 65583 of the
Government Code to require analysis and preserve existing
controlled low housing which is at risk of being lost over the next
ten year period (2002).
Controlled low and moderate income housing in the City of Palm
Desert falls into three basic categories: 1) Inclusionary programs
associated with the Senior Overlay, Affordable High Density Zone
and Government Code 65916 (some of which are financed with tax
exempt bonds); 2) Privately owned, federally assisted new
construction; and 3) Local agency, publicly owned and assisted
units.
1) Inclusionary Projects - All projects built under City of
Palm Desert inclusionary programs are subject to a recorded
development agreement controlling the required low/moderate
income units for a minimum period of 30 years regardless of
associated bond requirements. Projects approved after 1988
are controlled for the life of the facility with a minimum 30
years.- None of these agreements will expire before the year
2015. Of the 1071 units built under these programs, the
Riverside County Housing Authority has purchased 534 units and
has made offers on an additional 512 units for inclusion in
the Redevelopment 'Agency's rent subsidy program.
2) Privately Owned Federally Assisted Projects - The city
contains one private project financed and assisted under the
221(d)(4) program. Candlewood Apartments located at 74-000
Shadow Mountain Drive is a 30 one bedroom senior project with
26 units subsidized for low and very low income households.
The HUD contract runs through 2018. The owner has an option
.to withdraw from the contract every five years. The next
option year is 1993. He has no intention of terminating the
contract before 2018 and has agreed to inform the city of any
change in plans. If and when the city was to become aware of
an intention to terminate the contract, the project would be
considered for acquisition as part of the Riverside County
Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency subsidy program.
The program uses tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by
the Riverside County Housing Authority to purchase existing
projects and build new units which are subsidized by the
Redevelopment Agency according to Section 8 guidelines.
Based on similar projects recently purchased by the Housing
Authority, the 1991 market value of Candlewood Apartments is
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$1.5 million or $50,000/unit. An average per unit subsidy of
$349/month would be required to maintain the existing Section -,
8 low and very low income rent schedule. Total RDA housing
revenues for 1991-92 are $3.3 million. By the year 2000
housing revenues are projected to rise to $7.3 million and J
will be capable of subsidizing 2500 very low, low and moderate
income households.
3) The Riverside County Housing Authority in partnership
with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency currently owns 598
units. By 1995 at least 1359 units will be owned by the
Housing Authority and subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency
for very low, low and moderate households. All units
subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency are required to be
preserved for the life of the project area through 2027.
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JANUARY 7, 1992
the wooden fence and have it hauled away, and Mr. Brien
would put up the block wall. He indicated that he was
willing to do this to keep peace in the family.
Chairperson Whitlock asked if anyone wished to address the
commission in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal.
MR. LEE BARRY, the property owner behind the proposed
project, informed commission that he did not recall
agreeing to tear down the fence and haul it away but felt
it could be worked out later. He indicated that the
Jefferson's next door to him, whose property line also
backed up to the applicant's property although not as
much as to his, were not in town and he had explained the
situation to them and did not feel they had a problem.
Mr. Barry said that he would tear down the fence if Mr.
Brien would haul it away.
Mr. Brien distributed some pictures to the commission of
the property in question showing the fences involved.
Commissioner Downs recommended that Mr. Barry tear down the
fence and Mr. Brien haul it away and install the block wall.
Mr. Brien concurred that he would do this.
Chairperson Whitlock closed the public testimony and asked for
any comments by commission.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Spiegel,
adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 5-0.
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Spiegel,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1552, approving
PP 91-15, subject to conditions as amended. Carried 5-0.
E. ✓Case No. GPA 92-1 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for approval of an amendment to
the General Plan Housing Element adding
an analysis of existing low income
assisted housing at risk of being lost
over the next ten years.
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JANUARY 7, 1992
Mr. Drell explained that there was a change in the housing law
that required the city to analyze the existing housing stock
and decide which projects could be lost because of contracts
with H.U.D. or assisted housing that expire periodically. He
noted that in Palm Desert there was only one project which was
in that category--Candlewood Apartments owned by Dick
Oliphant. He indicated that Mr. Oliphant had a contract
through the year 2018 and did not feel Mr. Oliphant had any
intention of giving up that option. Mr. Drell noted that
Exhibit B had the required paragraphs that the law specifies
and had been reviewed by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development and was found to be in substantial
compliance.
Chairperson Whitlock opened the public hearing and asked if
anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the
proposal. There was no one and the public testimony was
closed.
Action•
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff.
Carried 5-0.
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1553,
recommending approval of GPA 92-1 to city council. Carried
5-0.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MS. DIANE DUNN, 77-777 Country Club Drive, introduced herself
to the commission and said that she was Dan Ehrler's new
assistant and would be attending the planning commission
meetings.
MS. RUTH GUIBERSON, 44-875 San Antonio Circle in Palm Desert,
addressed the commission regarding Case No. PP/CUP 90-5
Amendment. Chairperson Whitlock explained to Ms. Guiberson
that this case was at the city council level and the planning
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEP MENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPN�NT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: January 7, 1992
SE NO: GPA 92-1
REQUEST: Amendment to the General Plan Housing Element adding an
analysis of existing low income assisted housing at risk
of being lost over the next ten years.
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
I. BACKGROUND:
Section 65583 of the Government Code was amended in 1989 to require
housing elements to contain an analysis of existing assisted
housing at risk of being lost in a ten year period through
expiration of HUD contracts or other rental controls.
Only one project, Candlewood Apartments, is at risk of loss during
the ten year period. The project is covered by a HUD contract
through 2018 although the owner has the option to withdraw at five
year intervals. The owner has expressed an intention to maintain
the contract through its entire term. If he were to withdraw, the
city and redevelopment agency would consider acquiring the project
to preserve the low income units.
II. RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt findings and Planning Commission Resolution No.
recommending to city council approval of GPA 92-1.
III. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft resolution.
B. Legal notice.
Prepared bye'
Reviewed and Approved by
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT AMENDMENT ADDING AN ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM
DEALING WITH ASSISTED LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS AT
RISK OF BEING LOST DURING THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
CASE NO. GPA 92-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 7th day of January, 1992, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact and General Plan Housing Element Amendment adding an analysis and
program dealing with assisted low income housing units at risk of being
lost during the next ten years; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director
of community development has determined that the project will not have
an adverse impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been
prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said planning commission did find that the amendment complies with
Section 65583 of the Government Code as amended.
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 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit
"A" and GPA 92-1 Exhibit "B" are hereby recommended for
approval to city council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this day of 1992,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: GPA 92-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Amendment to the General Plan Housing
Element adding an analysis of existing low income assisted housing at
risk of being lost over the next ten years.
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 document the reasons in support of this finding.
Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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EXHIBIT "B"
G. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING ASSISTED HOUSING
Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989 amended
Government Code to require analysis
controlled low housing which is at risk of
ten year period (2002).
Section 65583 of the
and preserve existing
being lost over the next
Controlled low and moderate income housing in the City of Palm
Desert falls into three basic categories: 1) Inclusionary programs
associated with the Senior Overlay, Affordable High Density Zone
and Government Code 65916 (some of which are financed with tax
exempt bonds); 2) Privately owned, federally assisted new
construction; and 3) Local agency, publicly owned and assisted
units.
1) Inclusionary Projects - All projects built under City of
Palm Desert inclusionary programs are subject to a recorded
development agreement controlling the required low/moderate
income units for a minimum period of 30 years regardless of
associated bond requirements. Projects approved after 1988
are controlled for the life of the facility with a minimum 30
years. None of these agreements will expire before the year
2015. Of the 1071 units built under these programs, the
Riverside County Housing Authority has purchased 534 units and
has made offers on an additional 512 units for inclusion in
the Redevelopment Agency's rent subsidy program.
2) Privately Owned Federally Assisted Projects - The city
contains one private project financed and assisted under the
221(d)(4) program. Candlewood Apartments located at 74-000
Shadow Mountain Drive is a 30 one bedroom senior project with
26 units subsidized for low and very low income households.
The HUD contract runs through 2018. The owner has an option
to withdraw from the contract every five years. The next
option year is 1993. He has no intention of terminating the
contract before 2018 and has agreed to inform the city of any
change in plans. If and when the city was to become aware of
an intention to terminate the contract, the project would be
considered for acquisition as part of the Riverside County
Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency subsidy program.
The program uses tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by
the Riverside County Housing Authority to purchase existing
projects and build new units which are subsidized by the
Redevelopment Agency according to Section 8 guidelines.
Based on similar projects recently purchased by the Housing
Authority, the 1991 market value of Candlewood Apartments is
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$1.5 million or $50,000/unit. An average per unit subsidy of
$349/month would be required to maintain the existing Section
8 low and very low income rent schedule. Total RDA housing
revenues for 1991-92 are $3.3 million. By the year 2000
housing revenues are projected to rise to $7.3 million and
will be capable of subsidizing 2500 very low, low and moderate
income households.
3) The Riverside County Housing Authority in partnership
with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency currently owns 598
units. By 1995 at least 1359 units will be owned by the
Housing Authority and subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency
for very low, low and moderate households. All units
subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency are required to be
preserved for the life of the project area through 2027.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
A RESUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO
UPDATE ITS ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN FOR THE
DIRECTOR OF THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING
AND RESEARCH.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has a valid adopted general plan,
and that plan should be updated for the reasons enumerated in the staff
report dated January 9, 1992, and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Desert City Council has made the following
findings:
1. The local review process policy adopted by the city while
designed to assure extensive community -wide citizen
involvement, the process lengthens the time necessary to
complete the updating.
2. The city's cooperation and combined planning efforts with
adjoining cities, the local council of governments, county,
and regional agencies, also extends the time required to
update the general plan.
3. The tremendous growth and territorial extension of the city
since the general plan's adoption has not allowed the update
of its plan as frequently as desired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Palm Desert, California, requests a one year time extension to update
its adopted general plan from the California Director of the Office of
Planning and Research.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this 9th, day of January, 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, CRITES, SNYDER, WILSON, KELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE C
ATTESTS RI HARD S. K LL , May
SHEILA R. GIL GAN, y Clerk
City of Palm Desert, alifornia
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2 EXHIBIT A
' CITY OF PALM DESERT 400
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager and City Council
FROM: Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
DATE: January 9, 1992
SUBJECT: Updating the Palm Desert General Plan
Recently, some questions have been raised concerning the adequacy of the
city's general plan. The current city general plan was adopted in 1981.
The Housing Element has been updated and received clearance from the
State Office of Planning and Research. While all elements of a general
plan carry the same weight, the housing element is the one that in
recent times seems to have received the greatest emphasis. For example,
state law precludes us from asking for a time extension to update the
plan if our housing element were not in order.
The current general plan has and continues to serve us well. However,
after ten years, the development of the regional mall, a resort hotel,
the Palm Valley Channel, Civic Center Park, etc., has made the updating
of the plan appropriate.
While the updating is occurring it is important that the orderly
processing of applications continue. This is even more important in
today's economy.
In order to be sure that the city can continue processing application
requests, a time extension from the State Office of Planning and
Research is recommended. The law provides in Section 65361 (e) that:
During the extension of time specified in this
section, the city or county is not subject to the
requirement that a complete and adequate general
plan be adopted, the requirement that it be adopted
within a specific period of time, or the
requirements of state law that its decisions be
consistent with those portions of the general plan
for which an extension has been granted...
In short, state law provides governmental agencies the opportunity to
update their general plans without the threat of litigation preventing
or delaying needed and wanted improvements or projects.
Government Code Section 65361, which provides the opportunity to request
a time extension, setforth the application requirements.
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CITY MANAGER/CITY COUNCIL
PALM DESERT GENERAL F-AN
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1. A public hearing must be held.
2. A resolution adopted identifying the reasons for the request and
supporting one or more of the required findings in Section
65361(a).
3. A detailed budget and schedule for the updating program is
required.
4. A set of policies and procedures that assure that developments
permitted during this period will be consistent with the plan under
consideration must also be identified.
This evening we are holding the public hearing required of Section 65361
(c) (1); and the resolution attached hereto fulfills that particular
requirement.
Also attached to the report are Attachments A and B. Attachment A is
the budget and schedule for the preparation of the updating; Attachment
B sets forth recommended policies and procedures for processing
applications during this period.
C
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ASSISTANT CITY ANAGER/
DIRECTOR OF C MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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BUDGET AND SCHEDULE *40
It is anticipated that the program will take about 17 months for
completion. The staff devoted to the project will consist of a senior
planner, assistant planner, and the Director of Community Development.
In addition, staff from other departments may be called in from time to
time to assist on the project. All city department heads will
participate to a greater or lesser degree in the process.
In terms of budgetary expenditures all city personnel are on salary, and
the vast majority of those who would participate in the program are
exempt employees. The major budgetary expenditure would be salary only.
Additional funds will include $20,000 - $25,000 for printing and $50,000
- $70,000 for outside technical consultants; and appropriations will be
requested at the appropriate time.
Representatives from the Office of Planning and Research indicated that
identifying the positions and salaries of those involved in the update
would be sufficient.
POSTTTnN
MONTHLY SALARY
ACM/Director of Community Development $5,403
Senior Planner 3,745
Associate Planner 3,481
Assistant Planner 3,128
Other positions which will participate from time to time in the program
include:
POSITION MONTHLY SALARY
ACM/Director of Community Development $5,403
ACM/Director of Public Works/City Engineer 5,403
ACM/Director of Economic Development 5,403
Director of Code Compliance 3,801
Environmental Conservation Manager 3,782
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2 ATTACHMENT B
PROGRAM
In updating the general plan extensive citizen involvement and
contribution has always been the foundation for Palm Desert's planning
programs. In addition to the planning commission, the various city
commissions shall participate in the process; these include:
Architectural Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Public Safety Commission
Civic Arts Committee
City Trails Committee
Art in Public Places Committee
There is also the possibility of a steering committee made up of the
chairpersons of each of the above boards.
Input will also be sought from the Chamber of Commerce, Board of
Realtors and other organized groups within the city.
Because this is an updating activity rather than a new plan, a different
approach than the normal multi -citizen committee approach is
recommended.
First, in order to assure ourselves that we are addressing current
citizen concerns the Haute Line for February will contain a form which
will allow residents of the city to identify their areas of concern that
they would like addressed in 'the update program. The Haute Line is
received by every resident of the city.
Secondly, a series of general plan presentations will be made to inform
the residents of the current plan and the proposed update. The city
would be divided into areas for presentation; while anyone can attend,
dividing the city will assure that we have adequate seating for each
presentation.
Once the citizens concerns are identified a report outlining those areas
shall be presented to the council, and they will then identify their
areas or issues they feel should be examined.
Staff will then take these issues and prepare a report on how the
current general plan addresses these concerns, and if the 1981 answers
are applicable and achievable today.
During this time staff will also review the entire current general plan
to assure that internal consistency is present. As part of this program
we shall contact parties that in the past have voiced concern over the
current general plan and request their assistance in identifying any
internal inconsistencies that require clarification.
ATTACHMENT B
This report shall then be presented to the previously identified city
boards and commission for their review and recommendation to the
planning commission.
After planning commission review it is proposed that a series of public
meetings be held to inform and discuss with the public the commission's
proposed report to council. After these meetings the report will go to
council for .final comment. After council review the proposed updated
general plan will be scheduled for public hearing before the planning
commission.
After the planning commission hearing the updated general plan will be
before the council for hearing and eventual adoption.
To assure that developments permitted during this period will be
consistent with the plan under consideration a specific finding shall
be required that the proposal is consistent with the development
policies, goals and objectives being considered. If necessary, the
commission may refer a particular application to the steering committee
for review if it finds it necessary.
The tentative update schedule is as follows:
I.
Questionnaire in Haute Line - February issue
II.
Review of -current General Plan by staff - 8 weeks: 1 February
1992 to 1 April 1992
III.
Report to Planning Commission and Council on Haute line
Responses -May, 1992
IV.
Citizen presentations on General Plan Update and Haute Line
Responses: May -June 1992
V.
Meeting with city boards and commissions, and general plan
update steering committee: August, 1992
VI.
Staff preparation proposed general plan update: September -
November, 1992
VII.
Review of the proposed plan by steering committee, planning
commission, city council - December, 1992
VIII.
Preparation of plan and environmental impact report: January -
March, 1993
IX.
Hearings before planning commission: April, 1993
X.
Adoption by council: May, 1993
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLU')N OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1 CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT AMENDMENT ADDING AN ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM
DEALING WITH ASSISTED LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS AT
RISK OF BEING LOST DURING THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
CASE NO. GPA 92-1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 13th day of February, 1992, hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and
General Plan Housing Element Amendment adding an analysis and program
dealing with assisted low income housing units at risk of being lost
during the next ten years; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director
of community development has determined that the project will not have
an adverse impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been
prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said city council did find that the amendment complies with Section
65583 of the Government Code as amended.
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 council in this case.
2. That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit
"A" and GPA 92-1 Exhibit "B" are hereby recommended for
approval to city council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this 13th , day of February , 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON,
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NON$
ATTEST:
CRITES, SNYDER, WILSON, KELLY
SHEILA R. GILLI)FAN, Cit Clerk
City of Palm Desert, C lifornia
RICHA S. KELLY, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: GPA 92-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Amendment to the General Plan Housing
Element adding an analysis of existing low income assisted housing at
risk of being lost over the next ten years.
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 document the reasons in support of this finding.
Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ
DIRECTOR OF C
DATE
DEVELOPMENT
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EXHIBIT "B"
G. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING ASSISTED HOUSING
Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989 amended Section 65583 of the
Government Code to require analysis and preserve existing
controlled low housing which is at risk of being lost over the next
ten year period (2002).
Controlled low and moderate income housing in the City of Palm
Desert falls into three basic categories: 1) Inclusionary programs
associated with the Senior Overlay, Affordable High Density Zone
and Government Code 65916 (some of which are financed with tax
exempt bonds); 2) Privately owned, federally assisted new
construction; and 3) Local agency, publicly owned and assisted
units.
1) Inclusionary Projects - All projects built under City of
Palm Desert inclusionary programs are subject to a recorded
development agreement controlling the required low/moderate
income units for a minimum period of 30 years regardless of
associated bond requirements. Projects approved after 1988
are controlled for the life of the facility with a minimum 30
years. None of these agreements will expire before the year
2015. Of the 1071 units built under these programs, the
Riverside County Housing Authority has purchased 534 units and
has made offers on an additional 512 units for inclusion in
the Redevelopment Agency's rent subsidy program.
2) Privately Owned Federally Assisted Projects - The city
contains one private project financed and assisted under the
221(d)(4) program. Candlewood Apartments located at 74-000
Shadow Mountain Drive is a 30 one bedroom senior project with
26 units subsidized for low and very low income households.
The HUD contract runs through 2018. The owner has an option
to withdraw from the contract every five years. The next
option year is 1993. He has no intention of terminating the
contract before 2018 and has agreed to inform the city of any
change in plans. If and when the city was to become aware of
an intention to terminate the contract, the project would be
considered for acquisition as part of the Riverside County
Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency subsidy program.
The program uses tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by
the Riverside County Housing Authority to purchase existing
projects and build new units which are subsidized by the
Redevelopment Agency according to Section 8 guidelines.
Based on similar projects recently purchased by the Housing
Authority, the 1991 market value of Candlewood Apartments is
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$1.5 million or $50,000/unit. An average per unit subsidy of
$349/month would be required to maintain the existing Section.
8 low and very low income rent schedule. Total RDA housing
revenues for 1991-92 are $3.3 million. By the year 2000
housing revenues are projected to rise to $7.3 million and
will be capable of subsidizing 2500 very low, low and moderate
income households.
3) The Riverside County Housing Authority in partnership
with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency currently owns 598
units. By 1995 at least 1359 units will be owned by the
Housing Authority and subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency
for very low, low and moderate households. All units
subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency are required to be
preserved for the life of the project area through 2027.
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am over the age of eighteen years,
and not a party to or interested in
the above -entitled matter. I am the
principal clerk of the printer of the
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which newspaper has been ad-
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TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF ACTION
Date: January 9, 1992
City of Palm Desert
Re: GPA 92-1
FAX (619) 340-0574
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your
request and taken the following action at its meeting of January 7,
1992.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF GPA 92-1 TO CITY COUNCIL BY
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1553. CARRIED 5-0.
Any appeal of the above action may be made in
of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
of the date of the decision.
RAM N A. DIAZ, S C ARY
PALM DESERT PLANNI COMMISSION
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cc: Coachella Valley Water District
Public Works Department
Building & Safety Department
Fire Marshal
writing to the Director
within fifteen (15) days
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1553
A RESOLUTI�PK OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT AMENDMENT ADDING AN ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM
DEALING WITH ASSISTED LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS AT
RISK OF BEING LOST DURING THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
CASE NO. GPA 92-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 7th day of January, 1992, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact and General Plan Housing Element Amendment adding an analysis and
program dealing with assisted low income housing units at risk of being
lost during the next ten years; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director
of community development has determined that the project will not have
an adverse impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been
prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said planning commission did find that the amendment complies with
Section 65583 of the Government Code as amended.
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 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit
"A" and GPA 92-1 Exhibit "B" are hereby recommended for
approval to city council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 7th, day of January, 1992, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES.: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST: -.►
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec 04
ary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1553
EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: GPA 92-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Amendment to the General Plan Housing
Element adding an analysis of existing low income assisted housing at
risk of being lost over the next ten years.
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 document the reasons in support of this finding.
Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
-'� January 7, 1992
RAMON A. DIAZ I DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMU DEVELOPMENT
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1553
EXHIBIT "B"
G. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING ASSISTED HOUSING
Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989 amended Section 65583 of the
Government Code to require analysis and preserve existing
controlled low housing which is at risk of being lost over the next
ten year period (2002).
Controlled low and moderate income housing in the City of Palm
Desert falls into three basic categories: 1) Inclusionary programs
associated with the Senior Overlay, Affordable High Density Zone
and Government Code 65916 (some of which are financed with tax
exempt bonds); 2) Privately owned, federally assisted new
construction; and 3) Local agency, publicly owned and assisted
units.
1) Inclusionary Projects - All projects built under City of
Palm Desert inclusionary programs are subject to a recorded
development agreement controlling the required low/moderate
income units for a minimum period of 30 years regardless of
associated bond requirements. Projects approved after 1988
are controlled for the life of the facility with a minimum 30
years.- None of these agreements will expire before the year
2015. Of the 1071 units built under these programs, the
Riverside County Housing Authority has purchased 534 units and
has made offers on an additional 512 units for inclusion in
the Redevelopment Agency's rent subsidy program.
2) Privately Owned Federally Assisted Projects - The city
contains one private project financed and assisted under the
221(d)(4) program. Candlewood Apartments located at 74-000
Shadow Mountain Drive is a 30 one bedroom senior project with
26 units subsidized for low and very low income households.
The HUD contract runs through 2018. The owner has an option
to withdraw from the contract every five years. The next
option year is 1993. He has no intention of terminating the
contract before 2018 and has agreed to inform the city of any
change in plans. If and when the city was to become aware of
an intention to terminate the contract, the project would be
considered for acquisition as part of the Riverside County
Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency subsidy program.
The program uses tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued by
the Riverside County Housing Authority to purchase existing
projects and build new units which are subsidized by the
Redevelopment Agency according to Section 8 guidelines.
Based on similar projects recently purchased by the Housing
Authority, the 1991 market value of Candlewood Apartments is
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1553
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$1.5 million or $50,000/unit. An average per unit subsidy of
$349/month would be required to maintain the existing Section
8 low and very low income rent schedule. Total RDA housing
revenues for 1991-92 are $3.3 million. By the year 2000 !
housing revenues are projected to rise to $7.3 million and
will be capable of subsidizing 2500 very low, low and moderate
income households.
3) The Riverside County Housing Authority in p-;rtnership
with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency currently owns 598
units. By 1995 at least 1359 units will be owned by the
Housing Authority and subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency
for very low, low and moderate households. All units
subsidized by the Redevelopment Agency are required to be
preserved for the life of the project area through 2027.
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